Chapter 103 : Tame that horse!!!

Axis watched as Archie and Bonsi walked up to the stalls and felt himself relax [ So maybe this wasn't such a bad idea ] Caitlin looked like she was back to normal, it was almost unthinkable that Nectar had almost killed her.

At first it seemed, she was being unreasonable and according to Caitlin, she'd been attacked after telling her to leave Kancor alone. And that coldness in her eyes, it wasn't something anyone could fake.

Then the Kancor in question had barely said anything through out the whole ordeal. Well, they didn't really let him say anything but he had this slight smile on his lips through out Nectar's visit, as if he expected it to happen the way it did.

Even now, he still had that smile as he stopped in front of a sweet vendor. But he couldn't necessarily find anything suspicious about it, especially since he'd barely spoken to anyone except Archie.

They'd wondered into the animal district and the animals were quite eye catching. Archie had dragged Caitlin and Bonsi to watch a bird show up front leaving him with Kancor.

Kancor seemed bored as he looked around, obviously not feeling as awkward as Axis. He was scanning his head for any conversation starters when he heard a loud crash and there it was, a Sephoc - an demon horse famous for its ability to spread death when angered - and of the rarest kind too.

" What's it doing here "? The horse hadn't been branded yet so that could only mean it had just been captured [ Verflog is a long way from here, how did it even end up here ]

The thing was obviously on a rampage with people going in different directions to avoid it's hooves. But there seemed to be someone running after it. He saw a blur of white hair and suddenly he realized it was Nectar.

She held on tightly to its neck as she yelled, obviously angry. Axis felt his brow twitch, " She's insane ". Kancor just laughed as he nodded in agreement, " Yes she is ". Axis frowned slightly [ What's that supposed to mean? ]

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Liam had tried to stop Nectar but she ran after the horse anyways. She kept smiling, expertly avoiding kicks from its hind legs. She turned to him and yelled, " Get everyone out of the way Liam ".

Liam thought she was caring about the people but she quickly added, " I don't want them hurting my horse ". Liam mentally face palmed himself [ What was I expecting? ] but did as she wanted.

When Nectar was sure no one was in sight, she increased her speed and pointed at the horse " You're mine ". The horse seemed to understand her and hoffed, increasing it's speed.

Nectar frowned slightly as she suddenly jumped in the air, " You're not getting away from me that easily ". She landed on its back and held it's neck firmly before it could try and fling her off.

" You better behave before I turn you to barbecue ". Nectar's grip didn't waver as she cussed the animal for putting her through this. Gritting her teeth, she froze the ground beneath the animal and growled, " Enough "!

The animal made even more noise as it futilely tried to free itself. Nectar got off and stuck out her tongue to the horse, " You should really stop struggling. You'll only hurt yourself ".

The horse neighed as if protesting and Nectar rubbed its neck, " You're so strong, has anyone ever told you that before ". The horse calmed some, obviously enjoying the compliment " And your mane, it's so long and soft. I'm jealous ".

It bopped its head in agreement and Nectar patted its muscular flank, " You're so amazing ". The horse had calmed down and Nectar held its face against hers, " You want me to thaw that for you "?

The horse made a sound and Nectar smiled, " On one condition, you'll be my horse ". The horse was quiet and Nectar went on, " It's a really good deal. You can get whatever you want and there'll be so many people to adore you ".

The horse grunted and nodded it's head. Nectar squealed and kissed it's head, " You're such a smart horse, I'm so lucky to have you ". The horse struck a pose as Nectar thawed the ice beneath it and she laughed, " You're such a good girl, yes you are ".

Nectar scratched its chin lightly as they walked, " Will you let me ride you "? The horse nudged her aside and Nectar tried to sound persuasive, " I'll give you a big nice treat ".

The horse bopped its head in agreement and Nectar got on its back patting her neck, " You're such a good girl. What should I call you "? They'd gotten quite far from the stables so it took a bit to get back.

People were giving Nectar and her horse weird looks but she didn't really care and instead focused on giving her horse a new name, " How about Blackie "? The horse neighed its disagreement and Nectar nodded, " You're right, it's not special enough ".

Nectar called out whatever she could think of but it didn't agree with any of them. Liam heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Nectar and helped her down. The others were obviously relieved to see she was fine.

" Are you alright Qidu "? Nectar nodded as Liam turned her around to check for any injuries. Liam nodded, satisfied that she was fine " It's so good that you're fine. Now I can do this ".

He pulled her ear, scolding her " That was stupid and reckless. You could have gotten yourself hurt ". Nectar went on her tiptoes as he dragged her ears higher, " You should listen or else one of these days, you're actually going to get yourself hurt ".

Nectar yelped slightly as she held Liam's hands trying to stop him from pulling, " Yes I was wrong, but if you keep pulling I might go deaf ". Liam sighed as he let her go and began his lecture on rational thinking.

Though Reli and the gang had gotten used to this in the past months, Axis and Kancor weren't. Kancor found himself inexplicably jealous while Axis was shocked. Liam was right, she was reckless but she was still royalty.

He was almost certain that not even the emperor could raise his voice at her and get away with it but this man dared to scold the empress and still pulled her ears [ I must say, she's full of surprises ]