"No..."

Esperanza was grazing alone, not wanting to be disturbed. It had been three years since the death of her mate. "Esperanza..." a voice called out. Esperanza Jerked her head up. "Who's there?! Show yourself!!" She whinnied. "It's me, Strider." Said a black horse who stared right back at her. "No! It's npossible! Your dead!" She exclaimed. "It's possible....If you only believe it is.." Said the transparent Figure of Strider. A tear dripped down Esperanza's face. "Why did you go!?" She asked, quietly. "It was my time." He responded. "Mom?" Spirit called out. "I must go....We will meet again....When the time is right.." He said quietly. "NO! Don't go!" Screamed Esperanza. Spirit galloped over. Esperanza sobbed, & Spirit nuzzled her. "Come on, It was only your imagination." Spirit said, & walked with her back to the herd.