Songs For This Fanfic :

Somebody to Love - Justin Bieber

One thing i have to tell you, when i was writing this fanfic... i started to cry. The Pain Matrix went through was like going to hell; and for some reason i felt that pain.

Lightning Bolt was deceived by his father. Matrix was kicked out and Aroona was left for dead. All this was caused by Striker. The Family are brought back together to teach this stallion a lesson. The Whole Family.

Striker's Story

Striker lives on the high mountains, where the snow falls in the mid winter. Striker is the proud lead stallion of the Danish Herd; The Danish herd love Striker, more than the leader before him. Striker has many beliefs but he believes his ancestors one the most.

Striker had to sons; Matrix and Lightning Bolt (LB ), with a lovely mare named Aroona.
Striker loved Lightning Bolt more than Matrix, Matrix played with his mother more than his father; simply because Striker was mean and horrible to his mother. Striker trained Lightning Bolt as his ancestors told him too. Striker wanted to train Matrix as well but Matrix & The Ancestors declined. Striker trained Lightning bolt harder than his father had, Striker loves Lightning Bolt for his fast, energetic, cunning ways; but hated him for his cocky ways.

Striker kicked Matrix out at the age of 2 because he was useless. Matrix did nothing except comfort his mother. Striker forced him out by chasing, biting and pushing him. Matrix left and no one stopped his father. Including his mother.

Striker continued to train Lightning Bolt until the age of 2 and a half. Lightning Bolt got to leave at his own will because his father trusted him. Lightning Bolt began to leave , but his father yelled out “Stop !”. Striker turned to Aroona and said Good bye and nothing else. Striker walked up to his so and began walking in front of him. Striker knew Lightning didn’t want to leave his mothers side or leave her for dead so Striker dragged him along.

Striker and his son travelled for many days & nights coming across many adventures including; men, wolves, rouge horses and mountain lions. Lightning Bolt got to prove himself many times and proved worthy to the men as a prized horse and to his father as a worthy leader.  Whenever the Father & Son came along a herd, Striker tried winning the heart of the lead mare so he could fulfil his dream and become a lead stallion. On the other hand Lightning Bolt flirted with all the mares, all the mares loved him but Lightning Bolt didn’t love them back; if the lead mare didn’t like Striker the Father and Son would leave and move on to the next herd.

This process continued for about another month.

Striker and Lightning Bolt continued searching for a permanent home but never found one. Striker was getting tired from flirting with the mares but lightning Bolt was bolting with energy and wouldn’t stop moving. Striker came across a herd that had no lead stallion, this was his chance and he took it. Striker flirted and took care of the lead mare and eventually became lead stallion. Striker adored the smart foals and totally forgot about Lightning Bolt. 

Aroona’s Story

Aroona lives with Zorro, her new mate. Aroona and Zorro love each other like the moon and stars. Aroona and Zorro live in a secret valley; Striker travels past it a lot because it’s on the outskirts of his land.  Aroona and Striker had two foals; Matrix and Lightning Bolt.

Aroona was lonely when the foals where born. Striker wanted to train them; Matrix didn’t want to be trained, he hated his father so Matrix comforted Aroona until he was kicked out by his father for being lazy. Aroona was devastated when he was kicked out. As life went one she started to hate him even more. Lightning Bolt got stronger and faster and he decided to leave. Striker left  with Lightning Bolt as well because he got sick of Aroona winging to him about Matrix & that Striker wanted a better life as a lead stallion.

After they left; Aroona walked away from her past and looked into the future. Aroona wondered what had happened to Matrix and Lightning bolt. Had they met up? Had they killed eachother? Or worse... Aroona was afraid that Matrix might hurt her so she stayed away. Lightning Bolt probably didn’t hate her, but might of been disappointed in her. She didn’t know why?

Aroona travelled once again for many days & nights. Aroona found The Stargazer herd but quickly realised it was Matrixs’ herd (she smelt him) Aroona saw up on the cliffs a golden mare, Matrix and Lightning Bolt !  Aroona was astounded to see that they were alive... but where was Striker? Aroona didn’t want to disturb the very large herd so she kept on walking. Aroona layed down one day near a tree and large white stallion stumbled on her. She couldn’t take her eyes off his miracle made face. Aroona shook her head and began to walk away but the miracle made stallion stopped her and he said “My Name is Zorro, and you are ...?” 
“Oh I’m Aroona” she said with a proud voice. Zorro and Aroona trotted away together. Zorro showed her his homeland (The Secret Valley). Aroona jaw dropped (suddenly) it was beautiful; the stream, the waterfall, the trees and the horses. Zorro and Aroona spent the night together; The next morning Zorro asked Aroona out and now they are mates.

Matrix’s Story

Matrix was the first foal of Aroona & Striker. Matrix was a brave and proud stallion but his father hated him. His father hated him because he hated him. Matrix hated his father because when Lightning bolt was born, he practically left her for dead. Matrix comforted her everyday, for the rest of her life... well until his father kicked him out. Matrix was kicked out at the age of 2;  his father was so called 'forced' to kick him out by Strikers ancestors (his legacy).

Striker beated up Matrix and threw him out; Aroona sat there crying and if Aroona went to get Matrix back Striker would beat her up too, until she was dead. So Aroona didint help Matrix even though she dearly wanted to. Matrix went on lonely, every mare he met turnd him down for an unknown reason. Around a year later... Matrix came by his family (Aroona, Striker & LB)... they were fighting. Lb was walking off and Striker ad Aroona were having another violent fight. Matrix ran after LB but stopped as he saw Striker running towards him. SO Matrix closed his eyes but Sriker never saw him. Matrix sloly opened them to see LB tilting his head and gasping. Matrix knew he could see him, so he walked away, while LB was dragged by his father.

Matrix poked his head around the corner to see his mother laying there; crying, bleeding and dying. Matrix wanted to help her but saw her lift her head to see him. Matrix gasped and ran away. When Matrix reached the forest he turned back to see his mother looking for him. Aroona continued looking for Matrix but Matrix never confronted her because he felt guilty and afraid.

Matrix founded the Cimarron herd, and rested their. Once again all the mares turned him down for an unknown reason. Matrix felt depressed and he only had one friend...Syris. Syris had been through alot in his life and thought Matrix could help him. Matrix and Syris became best friends; Syris got alot of attention from the mares , but never did Matrix ever get to say hi to one.

On a cold and dusty day a golden mare came out from the dust. She was Rains Half sister and Matrix loved her. Matrix insisted he looked after her while she stayed here. Matrix had to wait about 1 month to find out her name, Faith. Faith was a gorgeous mare and she loved Matrix. at first... Faith never talked to Matrix because she was afraid of him but she grew very attached to him because she ahd no friends, just like him. None of the other mares liked Faith because she liked  Matrix.  Matrix eventually had the guts to ask Faith out ... nad surprisingly (to him) she said yes.

Matrix & Faith decided that it was time to leave and start their own herd. Syris and Anastasia came along aswell so they wouldnt be alone. The eventually reached a vacant area of land that was huge !; the owned 2 lakes, half of the west cliffs and alot of land with trees, rocks and caves.

Matrix and the herd went alone the border of their new home and marked it so it could be approved taht they own it. Matrix was proud of him self and took a deep breath in and out to calm his addreniline. The Stargazer herd grew and grew... and grew. it now has about 30 or so horses. Matrix had dealt with alot of enemies and has had an anoyying couple of months with 4 foals. First was April, then Dexter, then the twins.. Ivy & Ivory. Matrix was proud but tired as well, looking after a aherrd was a big responsibility and he needed help. 

(Read 'The Devil WIthin' to get the jist of his latest fight)

Matrix wished his brother (LB) could help him out. Matrix had a surprising visit from Striker one day and Matrix was NOT happy. Striker said that LB was dead..... Matrix was furious about this lie (so he thought) and he chased him off his land. mAtrix strted to believe his father after several months off looking (4 months); until... Matrix came by a horse like figure in the distance and it looked like Striker. Matrix stood his ground and was bout to say something horrible but the stallion said 'Matrix....?' Matrix lowered his muscular body and eyes and sighed, he nearly fell over from relaxing so much.

Matrix and is glad to have Lightning Bolt help him with the herd, and Matrix hopes that LIghtning Bolt isnt working for his father... 

Lightning Bolts (LBs') Story 

 LB was born just like Matrix... he was younger, quicker and cockier & loved by his father (Striker). Striker seemed to love LB mor ethan Matrix or anyother person because LB had the markings of a new decansdent of Lightning Bolts.

LB left at the age of 2 with his afther. LB didint want to leave his mother their all alone but he had no choice.. On the day LB left he thought he saw Matrix?  But it coudnt of been.. Matrix was dead ? according to Striker .... 

LB visited many herds and tried to show off to many mares. It worked (of course)  but he never fell in love with them.

LB and his father came across a herd (Danish Herd)  it had no leader. Striker took over it and forgot about LB so LB left.

LB came across many challenges when he left Striker; Calvary, rouges, mountain lions and wolves.

LB saw a black figure in the distnce, he looked closer and closer and it seemed to look like Matrix so he called out 'Matrix ...?' and there was Matrix popping out of the darkness.

And so the Resurrection begun.....

LB was galloping up the cliffs and up to the place Matrix had nearly died; Lb lifted his head and smelled the cold air blowing against his face. LB heard hoofbeats and turned around slowly... he waited for a rougue horse to appear but it was only Adonis. LB and Adonis are very good friends; Adonis helped Lb get to know the herd.. even the ones Adonis didnt like. LB stood on the cliff top with Adonis smelling the fresh air when i strange figure was seen through the corner of his eye. LB quickly turned to see the strange figure was Alllie. Allie was one of the strongest and most annoyingest of The Albinos pathetic herd. LB went to the edge to see Allie  about 100 meters down. Adonis went to grab a rock and he 'accidently' dropped it straight down which had hit Allie on the head... hard. Allie looked up to see the teo boys laughing like mad, Adonis and Lb went to get some more rocks and they just dropped them randomly, which 'happened' to land on Allie as well.

Allie didnt like the fact they dropped rocks on her so she ran up the cliff to meet the two boys. Allie reached the top and stood behind the boys quietly; LB & Adonis thought Allie was on the ground so they had no idea.  Allie snuck on them and said 'What you looking at hotshot?' Both the boys screamed and nearly fell off the cilff. Allie stepped back and just laughed.  Allie continued laughing while the boys tried to calm down, Allie eventually stopped laughing from the fact that she had realised she had entered the Stargazer herds land. Allie looked at the boys and walked over to LB slowly and charmingly. LB looked into her glossy eyes and saw the pain of her life pass by.. Allie smiled and she flicked her tail up intoi his face... which charmed him.

Adonis kicked him and he snapped out of it. Adonis approached Allie with a strong tone in his upper body; Allie gigiled andappoached Adonises muzzle and about to nuzzle him when Izia approached the entrance and.... the only way down. Izia approached Adonis and flicked her tail in his face; which was a way of saying;
'step back'. so he stepped back. Izia and Allie looked at eachother fiercly; Izia snorted and snarled and Allie bolted for the exit but LB is very cunning and bolted after her while Adonis and Izia watched (Lb could catch anyone). LB jumped for Allie and just got a grip around her neck but unfortunately the rock wall was unstable and it crumbled; forcing LB and Allie tumbling down the cliff hill, which had sharp rocks and many large boulders falling after them. Adonis saw the two horses fall and he ran to the edge to see what would happen. LB tumbled just beside Allie; Allie looked scaed and looked at LB as if 'I dont want to die... save me ...' LB could see it in her eyes. They continued to tumble down the hill..; but after massi9vre amounts of rainfall the cliff had decayed alittle which made like a slop so LB and Allie went flying up into the air.

The cliff on the other side had a flat edge, which is where the two horses landed; but Allie had landed on the edge and was slipping... She whispered to LB  'Save me ...' Allie slipped and fell.. LB thought he could help her so he followed her and rolled off the cliff as well. Allie was grateful he had done so, but wasnt sure how he was gonna help her. They fell in mid air and hit the edge of the cliff constantly.

Adonis and Izia looked down at the two horses falling and hoped for a miracle. LB saw Allie saw that Allie fell faster than him, LB reached for allie and pulled her up on his back, the two horses stumbled and fell on the cliffs edge and were hurt very badly. The same wound would get sliced over 10 times. LB heard The Albino scream from beneath them..' ALLIE !!!'   he screamed.  Lb realised she would survive from him impacting her fal.. but who would save LB ?  Lb heard a shreik from beneath huim.... he looked doen and their was the ground... he closed his eyes hoping for the best....  Something or someone had impacted his fall...

LB stood up and saw a mare.. an American Paint mare... she looked so familair, Where had i seen her before ? LB thought to himslef. The Mare raised her head and LB instanly said 'Mum .....?' in a shocked voice.

Aroona woke early this morning by the sound of a whipbird. She found them annoying so she got up and walked around in search of the lake. Aroona was tired of sleeping all day so she wandered off into the forest. Aroona came by some wolve tracks; she decided to follow them until they came to a stop at a cave. Aroona was smart and turned her back and ran away.

Aroona started to head back to the Secret Valley, but heard a noise ....  it was a comotion coming from Matrix and Syris. Aroona looked up to the cliffs to see Adonis screaming at Matrix and shouving his head in the Direction of LB ! Aroona panicked and bolted for the cliffs not knowing Matrix saw her. Matrix looked at Aroona and said 'Mum ....?'  he bolted after her and headed for Lb, Matrix tried to catch him but he was too far behind, Aroona stopped and impacted his landing. Matrix saw Aroona and Lb get up.

Aroona shook her mane and heard LB say something, she realised she had done what she had just done. Aroona didint want any contact between her sons; Aroona began to run away but Matrxi and The Stragazer herd surounded her. Adonis and Izia were busy chasing the Albino off their land. Aroona looked around and whinnied. She was scared. 

Matrix approached through a gap and asked 'I thought you were dead... we all did?' 
'all...?' Aroona sked shockingly.
'The Stargazer Herd, we are family. How long have you benn spying on us ?' Lb asked.
'Spying ! no i wander past this place often, I live somewhere else'.  Aroona said.
'With Striker i imagine..?'  Matrix and LB said at the same time.
uh... no i li..' Aroona started to say

'With me..' Zorro walked in slolwy and proudly.
Matrix stood in front of his mother and snarled.
Aroon said in his ear 'Were mates, relax..'
Matrix stepped back while Zorro and Aroons nuzzled.

'Mum. We have some news.'  Matrix said dissapointingly.

'What is it ?' asked Aroona

'Were planning an attack..'

'Against who..?'

*Matrix clears his throat* 'Striker.'

'WHAT !!!! you cant go after him are you mad !'

LB stepped in front and said

' Look !    he decieved me,  he bashed up Matrxi and left you for dead!... he needs to be taught a lesson, and our WHOLE family is gonna fight; and you cant stop us.'

'if any one is teaching that retched stallion a lesson, its gonna be Matrix. Matrix knows they way of his father and you LB can catch him. Striker has the ability to out run us all at night time. How ...?  he has the markings of a Lightning bolt which makes him a decandent, along with LB. MAtrix has the power to outsmart him and me.. well.. where do you think the boys get their charming looks from..?'   Aroona yelled to the whole herd.

The Stargazer herd laughed and headed back to camp, along with Aroona. Zorro headed home because he was not welcome with Matrixs herd.

Matrix headed over to the cave with Faith, The Foals and LB. LB slept just out side the cave; LB saw Aroona walk off to a lonely tree, LB walked over to Aroona sat down in front of her. Aroona layed her lead on his back and they went to sleep.

Aroona woke the next morning to find herself in a different place. She looked around and saw a Strike of Lightning on a horses face; She instantly knew it was Striker.. she shivered away but was trapped by the Danish Herd. Aroona looked around but couldnt see properly from the harsh sun, she could ony se Strikers face clearly. Striker leant down and snarled at Aroona, Aroona snarled back but viciously, Aroona stood up shaking her mane and said 'What do you want ....?'  

Striker made a big speech and said 'Well... i saw your big rescue yesterday with LB and a strange herd.. Is he your NEW mate ..?' he said curiously....

'WHAT !?!? NO !   i cant believe you dont recognise your own s...' Aroona strated to say...

'Son... is that the word...? i think so what do you think Striker ?' Matrix said as he walked in Proudly with the rest of his herd walking behind him..

Striker dropped his jaw and said 'Who do you think you are boy...?'

'You are seriously the worst father ive ever met !' Matrix said dissapointingly.

'........Matrix ...?!?!'  Striker said shockingly.

Matrix walked slowly up to Striker.. he flicked his tail, then he turned his head to Aroona; then slowly looked at Striker smiling, Striker gasped when Matrix smiled and immediatlyt Matrix bucked Striker causing him to collapse. Matrix neighed and collected his mother and they ran away.Matrix and his herd wernt ready for this fight.. especially with the Weather on his side. LB sighed and said 'Why dont i have the ability to call on the Ancestors like dad ?'

'Dad didint tell you this but .... The Ancestors only come to the ones that use the Weather for evil. Such as killing you, me and Aroona. SO we have to stick together and pray to the Decandents of our race, that they hear this message and help us defeat Striker.' Matrix said into the heavens.

Lb nodded sloly and said 'Your right, but.. how will they hear that message?'

Matrix started to walk away while saying  'Heraing the message? no, no, no ... they feel it'

Matrix and the herd walked back to Starlands, Faith was chatting away to her friends while once again Aroona drifted off. Matrix neighed to Lb to bring her up her. Lb did so and Matrix said 'Dont Worry, We'll win.. im sure of it.'

Aroona didnt reply and neither did anyone else. They wernt sure if they were going to win.. Why? Striker had the advantage but what they didint realise is that Matrix has a gift from God. No one knows his power except himself and Striker; and Striker knowing that Power puts Striker in an uncomfortable position.

The Stargazer herd sta down and startled to mumble about the fight, most of th herd were sure they were going to die. Matrix had enough of this nonsense and said loudly . . .

'Stargazer herd ! Their is something you dont know about me... I... I... I have a gift.. from God.'

'But... isnt our familt decvanded from Lightning Storms ?'  LB said curiously.

'Not all of us.. I wasnt marked with the Lightning Bolt Signature because i was destined to stop thye race by defeating the leaders... '  Matrix said sadly ..

'Who are the leaders?' Asked Aroona.

'Striker and ...'  Matrix said firmly

'Who, who else...?' Aroona asked again.

'Lightning bolt.... Why dod you think i never went near you as a foal. God wouldve killed you through me;  I have learnt to control the power and i wish to get rid of it.. tonight.  The only way i can get rid of it is if i kill a decandent.. for example Striker. Now ! im NOT going to kill my own father, but, I want to teach him a lesson. Dont we all ??'   Replied Matrix

'YES !' Replied The Stargazer Herd.

Matrix jumped down from the cliff and split the herd in two. One group went with LB and the Other with Matrix; Matrix wanted to train before they went into battle. LB trained defense and Matrix trained Attack. Matrix took all the strong mare / stallion fighters , while LB took the rest.

Matrix trained the Fighters until they had ABSOLOUTLY no energy left in them. MAtrix was terribly tired as well but stood strong. On the other hand LB had no idea how to defend him self, he would normally just take the pain. So Faith took over instead. Matrix was proud of  the trainig scheme.

On a fine day Matrix was standing on top of the hil breathing in the thick clean air until a burning smell came into his scent, he instantly knew it was Striker and snarled. Matrix looked around for Striker but he was no where to be seen. Matrix saw a black flash in the corner of his eye, Matrix skidded around but couldnt see him. MAtrix continued looking then eventually saw him, standing on the hill beside him. MAtrix neighed and reared like mad. Striker reared and ran away with his mate.

Matrix headed home and saw that something was wrong..... He looked around and couldnt find Aroona or LB !  The Stargazer herd all looked like they were getting up from a deep sleep. Matrix ran over to Syris and asked 'What Happened  ?!?!'

'St..r..ik..k.er...... Danish ... He.. r..d..'   Syris said with a few breaths.

Matrix reared in envy, and yelled  'STRARGAZER HERD !!!!  ITS TIME !' 

The Stragazer herd found the strenght and all got up. Ivy, Ivory, Dexter and April came running up to Matrix and said together 'They've got mum...'

Matrix widened his eyes, reared in envy and bolted into the direction of The Danish Herd, With The Stargazer Herd following  behind him.

Matrix ran towards the Danish herd never releasing his tense snarl on his face. Matrix ran over the last hill of his land, Matrix really didint notice because he was full of hate, MAtrix jumped over rocks and logs, dodging small animals. A large boulder was in front of Matrix, he could of easily went sround it but chose t jump over it instead. Matrix reached the edge of Strikers land.  Matrix stopped just on the line; Matrix took one very strong step onto his land. Matrix reared and he could see, them bringing Faith; Matrixs' heart was filled with pain, from what they were doing to her. They were kicking and biting at her shoulders, making them bleed. Matrix collapsed of pain and was crying. Matrix cried and wanted to die. 

 Matrix realised he had to stay strong, he stood up shaking his mane from the tears. Matrix stood up strong with his head high, he tensed his strong body nad walked proudly over to Striker; but before he could reached The two stallions dragging Faith let go of her and then started dragging her by her mane and tail. Matrix nearly collapsed again but remembered his strength. 

He reared  and ran over to Faith tackling one of the stallions that were pulling at her mane. He bucked and slashed the stallion until he lay oin the floor in pain. The next stallion came at him from behind. Matrix tunrned around and bucked him in the stomach. Matrix raced over to Faith, helping her up.

Matrix walked back in the direction of Striker, he snarled iwth anger. Striker stood up on a large rock, he lifted his head with his herd surrounding it. Striker saw Matrix from around the corner; Striker reared calling the Ancestors from hell. Nightimne instantly came over the land, a Liughtning storm struch with the faces of the hell bred ancestors.

Matrix saw the Lightning get closer... Matrix remmebered his power. Matrix tensed his front legs, he looked up to heaven and tens3ed his neck. Matrix called the Decendents on this planet to the fight. Matrix released his body after several seconds. Matrix  looked at Striker; Striker looked at Matrix and waited awhile then bursted out laughing with his herd following. Matrix started to smerk when some white smoke from behind The TSragzer herd emerged....

Striker immediatly stopped laughing along with The Danish Herd. Out of the White Smoke came Four horses that had no Lightning Bolt markings on them; just like Matrix. Matrix and the other 5 horses (including LB) walked up to Striker. Strker gasped and neighed so loud the Ancestors from hell, struck Lightning right in front of the six horses. Matrix reared then jumped and tackled Striker..

The War had begun  ....

The War had begun... There was blood, violence and torment everywhere you looked. The most violence was between Striker and Matrix.

Matrix bucked Striker in the jaw. Striker returned the hit with a whack in the face. Striker bolted for the long straight mountain where the Lightning struck hard. Striker bolted across the Lightning death trap. Matrix followed behind him dodging the Lightning Strikes.

Striker continued running across the Death trao with Matrix following him. Matrix eventually caught up to Striker; Matrix lunged forward and tackled Striker. Striker fell and kicked Matrix in teh face, Matrix jumped agin , reared and smashed down in Striker scratching his face and ribs.

Striker got up in pian and reared at Matrix, Matrix reareed back and they bothe hit eachother in the face. Striker jumped at Matrix bit his neck. Matrix screamed and kicked Striker in the stomach. Striker felt gutted but kept fightning hard and strong.

It was hard for both Matrix and Striker fightning eachother; but at the same time it wasnt because they hated eachother form the moment Matrix was born.

Matrix once agin lunged at Striker while he tried to escape, Striker fell to the ground started to choke from teh tight grip Matrix had around his neck. Striker kicked Matrix in the forehead with his hoof. MAtrix shook his head and chased after Striker. Lb was watching the two Stllion fight when three stunningly attractive mares approached him ... Lb jaw dropped more and more as each mare nuzzled him. One said there name was Candy, another Alidia and the last one Cinnamon Roll. Lb looked around to see another bay mare that was a little older than the others approach him. Teh bay mares name was Gypsy (LB over heard it). Lb snorted, and as soon as he did that Gypst reared and whacked LB in the face. The 4 mares ran away prancing.

LB got up and saw Aroona being dragged away like Faith. Lb wouldnt stand to see his mother like tha so he did what Matrix did to Faith. He jumped at the Stallions and bucked and reared at them until the let her go. Aroona diditn say anything she just ran for Striker.

Aroona and LB ran up the hill to where Striker was coming down, Aroona saw Striker and trip[ped him, making him tumble down the hill. When Striker reached the bottom of the hill Aroon was standing over him. She leant down and said 'You shouldnt have left....'. Aroona kicked Striker in teh stomach and said with a few breaths. 'this is for abandoning Matrix... forgetting about LB and leaving ME !' Aron snorted and ran off to fight other horses. 

Striker saw his sons about to kill him and he yelled  'STOP !!! Please dont kill me ! 

The two boys raised an eyebrow and said 'Why ...? You basically killed us ...'

'OK  !  i know im sorry, i didnt mean to hurt you that bad. I didnt mean to leave Aroona, i loved her. I was forced to kick Matrix out by teh Ancestors, and as for LB. He wouldnt live up to the Legacy so i let him go... Im sorry...' Striker said confrontingly

'Sorry what did you say ???'  LB said in a cocky voice

' IM SORRY !' Striker yelled.

'Much better'  Matrix said with a smerk on his face.

'Friends, Family and Foes. We came here for one purpose and one puirpose only. To teach this pathetic Stallion a lesson. We realise that it is the Ancestors fault that Striker did those things... We feel for him and we wont EVER bother you again unless its for a friendly visit.'  Matrix said openely.

Everyone nodded. Striker got up and nuzzled Matrix, Lb and Aroona. Striker bowed to the great hero (Matrix) in a sign of loss. Matrix was proud of himself as all the horses in The Stargazer herd reared of joy.  Matrix, Lb and Aroona approached Striker for the last time and said 'Have you learnt your lesson?'

'Yes, yes i have..'  Striker Replied.

As Matrix and Lb were walking home.. He asked 'LB ? i realised today that your life has been pretty down... has the life been restored to you over the victory?'

'You could say that, but i think of it as a new start in life... kind of like a Resurrection' Lb replied

Both boys laughed and headed home.

Aroona headed back home to Zorro, Aroona and Zorro are free to visit The Stargazer herd and The Danish herd at any time.

Striker learnt his lesson and is now a much happier stallion and NEVER follows the Ancestors order (any more).

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