through Diablo's body. His steps became more and more expansive. His mane lashed my face. For a brief moment I thought he was growing wings. With a brief shake of the head, I chased away this extremely stupid, but imaginative, thought. Diablo now galloped right next to Melissa and went into the curve.Gold Star made a mighty gallop and was again a length ahead of us. What Gold Star could do, Diablo could for a long time. It felt like slow motion as Diablo pulled past the white stallion and crossed the finish line. It took a while before I buckled, that I won, and slipped off Diablo's back.
My grandparents gave me a warm hug. The BladeBreakers also came and congratulated me. I scratched my head, embarrassed. After a few minutes, Kai joined us again. He stroked Diablo's neck and actually said: "You can be proud of yourself."