After the male showing. As expected, Drake was the favorite. It was working out like Diana had planned. She had even made Giovanni and the other masters stand up and notice him. He was her catalyst to get things started.

But now, she was back in her private little stable while the mare showing was happening. Everyone would be watching that so she was assured privacy. Drake beside her on a bed in the room, She was facing a lap top and dialing a number on her cell.

“Potential problems.” leaving a message on the Voice mail. “Kidnaping of a minor. Seren Angelus. Her death faked but people know. Powerful people. Giovanni’s gotten bold. He is showing her in a private show in Kentucky. She’s listed under the mare registry as Snow White Caballo. Things might need looked into further.”

Hanging up, she sighed and looked at Drake. He hugged her and kissed her cheek.

“Think they will look into it?” He asked.

“Yes.” Diana nodded. “We don’t raise the flags unless it’s important. So it will be handled..soon.”

Leaning against him, closing her eyes. This whole thing was a bit frustrating. Giovanni was trying to put their world in Jeopardy, all for the sake of power.

“Soon...You hope. We hope..”

“Drake..it’s as I said..One month or three won’t change it now. But like the regular law..you can’t just rush in and make it to where he has a viable excuse. Right now..he’s saying that she is willing and a million people would back him up just because of WHO he is. It’s not right nor is it fair to her but even with regular laws, sometimes you need to gather the evidence first before accusing.”

“I know..I know but..If you could just get me..close enough to talk to her...just for a few minutes. Maybe she could tell us something..helpful to help her.”

“She won’t talk to us..he’s got her beaten down and scared.”

“She won’t talk to you..no. But I’m a pony...like her.” He smiled. “See?”

“Maybe. But getting you close is another matter all together. Giovanni shows interest in you, yes but I don’t like that so much. I couldn’t trust leaving you alone near him for anything.”

“But if it could mean her talking..why not? Surely if it came from her own lips..”

“Drake.” Her finger over his lips. “Stop..Just let my plan..be put into effect for now. It’s slow..but it’s safe considering WHO we’re dealing with. Anyone else and they could just be approached..well..nearly anyone else. Most Masters and Mistresses aren’t bad. But there are those..few..and unfortunately, Men like Giovanni, have the power and money to back up that boastfulness.”

“These people..aren’t..scared of Giovanni, are they?”

“No. But they are of the sort to want infallible proof BEFORE moving in.” Kissing him gently as she stood. “Now..My pony..”

“Mmm? I thought I earned a little break.”

“Yes..but we have to get out there and Mingle..we can’t keep hiding. People want to see the favorite that’s going to beat out Arabian pleasure.”

“Is he a willing Participant in this? Or do you think he was taken as well?” Standing, stretching. His muscled flexed as he yawned. “Mmm..This harness gear is not completely comfortable on the butt..just thought you should know.”

“How about it I smack that tight little bottom.” Diana grinned.

“I’d have to be a bad pony first.” Drake stuck his tongue at her playfully.

“Bad like that.” Laughing, smacking at his bottom. “What if someone were to walk in and see, hm?”

“Than I guess we should give them a real show..”

“Oh no you don’t..” Backing up from him. “Bad stallion.”

Snorting, making his nostrils flare as he started to stalk after her. Diana took off running and laughed when he ran after her. He picked her up and sun her about into his arms. Drake grunted into her neck and kissed his way up towards her lips.

“Mmmm..” Her little coo soft. “Naughty Stallion..”

Diana whispered as she kissed him passionately. Drake laid her against the bed and crawled over her slowly. Yeah he was being naughty, especially right now.

“Mistress Diana?” Jason knocked on the door. “Are you here?”

She groaned and let out a loud sigh. That was extremely BAD timing. Jason knocked again.

“They would like you to bring out Silver Mane for a little while..Master Nolan asked if I could deliver the message. A lot of people wish to see the favorite to win..”

“Like I said earlier.” She whispered to Drake. “We have to make our presence known.” Diana pushed him away reluctantly. “Just one moment..”

“I was going to say that I’d prep silver Mane for you but I don’t see him.”

“Because he’s in the Cool Air conditioning with me. The stables are far too hot this time of day to be without it.” Speaking to him through the door. “Come Silver Mane.”

Holding up his Bit and smiling. Drake grunted and made a very displeased sounding Snort.

“Alright, alright..Just a halter..” She laughed and put the bit up. “But don’t get any ideas about being naughty.”

A certain smirk too his eyes. Drake Started to nuzzle against her again and make those playful stallion sounds as he kissed her neck. Chuckling, pushing him away. Diana shook her head and snapped his lead rope to the ring beneath his chin. The leather hanging nicely, it was a very fine quality human pony halter.

“You’re so bad sometimes.”

Well he certainly couldn’t deny that. Drake nodded and followed her when she led. She adored him really. He made her laugh and yet he did this for her just as much as he did it for his job. Granted he might not see the ‘pleasure’ in it when others watched him being used but together, mostly, it was a very intimate, private affair.

“You’ll have to go to four legs when we leave the stable my Stallion.” Opening the door, leading him out. “Jason..still here?”

“Had nothing better to do. Giovanni is flaunting his Mare around in the show ring and everyone is intrigued in her. Irritating .”

“Do you say that because your own mare was sent off without a second or third look?” Diana could see the jealousy in his eyes. “Honestly, Jason. You can be such a child. Think about that mare. We both know Giovanni to have a harsh hand. Imagine her and her feelings. Yes she’s quite beautiful but we must ask our selves if her compliance is because she truly likes having him as her master or if there is more.”

“I know I wouldn’t be any kind of willing anything to him.” Pushing himself up to stand from the stall fencing. “Not that I would switch but still.”

“Two legged lead, Silver Mane. You need not be on all fours for this.” She wasn’t really going to make him walk on all fours. “Anyways..Get the doors, Jason?”

“Right..” Jason walked ahead and opened the doors for her. “What about you? Would you be anything but a mistress?”

“I suppose it depends on the person. If it were my love..I might be a mare for him alone. But no one else. As for Giovanni..I wouldn’t even be a Mistress for him. He’s too cruel.”

“I agree. He abuses the world in many ways. But our hands are tied because of that as well.”

“I know.” Glancing at Drake casually. “Because if one falls to the outside..We all fall. More strict restrictions, less acceptance in the public eye. Maybe even outlawed for good in such public showings, if the case is bad I mean.”

“No, Hold your tongue. Horrid...Horrible..My ponies would be upset and so would I if the actions of ONE idiot made life THAT much harsher on us. You know I follow the laws and guidelines that were set down in the charters.”

“Yes. Most of us do, Jason.” She stopped about fifteen feet from the show pen. “Think about it, Jason. There is always only a few that step outside the acceptable bounds and some are beyond our abilities to fix because there is actually ponies that WANT that harshness. But you have to actually look and see those that don’t want it and think for them. Keep your eyes open wide, Jason. We all need to be keeping better watch for our world.”

“Diana..are you possibly suggesting that wrong doing might be afoot?”

“No..that would be accusing without proof. Just keep your eyes open and mouth shut..unless you talk to me about what you suspect. Or..you can call..him. But don’t call him unless your suspicion is raising an actual flag.”

Shuddering, a hint of fear crossed his eyes as he turned away. “Him..That’s just scary to think that..if HE has to get involved, it’s gotten that bad around us and we didn’t notice.”

“It’s because we dare to get comfortable in our lives. We should be allowed to get comfortable but..we know we shouldn’t. There are always eyes on us that are ready to bring us down. I know that just last week I had yet more Picketers gathering outside my PRIVATE property and protesting the operation of a Fetish house in their area. It’s the third time this month that I’ve had to get police out there to help break it up.”

“Again? My gods..What you do is perfectly legal..There’s no sex or even ordering of sex. It’s ..The acting out of..fetishes. Good lords..What next?” Jason sighed. “Have they tried to shut you down using that non use B/s again?”

“Tried..failed. It’s private property and I don’t HAVE to have horses on my land to have it. But again..it’s the idiots out there. And it’s the idiots in here that make them act like that. That’s why I have always said that we need to be careful and watch each other.” Shifting, letting her hand slide along Drake’s chest. “All of us..really need to start looking out for one another.”

“I couldn’t agree more.” A slightly higher pitched male’s voice heard. He giggled and peeked out from behind a little building. “Diana...darling.”

“Master Chad..” Diana laughed. “I was wondering when you would show.”

“Oh my.” Jason smiled and backed up a few steps. “No offense but..I must go. I’ll tell the others that you’ve been detained for a moment.”

He walked off quickly. Chad smirked and ran over to Diana. He hugged her excitedly. “Hit on a man once and they get scared of you.”

“You look...great.” Returning the hug. “How’s your stallions?”

“Perfect and..oh..speaking of.” Looking at Drake as he smiled. “Perfect..”

“Mine..” She stood between them. “So..Pink and sparkly is the theme today?”

“Yes.” Chad turned and showed off his gear. “What do you think? I thought about baby blue but Pink won out.”

He was the total eccentric gay man. He was a master who wore Pink and white boots with a diamond toe. He wore Pink and sparkly chaps with a feminine white pair of rider’s breeches beneath those and his shirt was white with a Pink and sparkled vest to match the chaps. He tipped his too small cowboy hat, which was also pink and had a diamond encrusted silver metal band for a hat band, at her and smiled.

He was handsome under the Sparkle though. A very nice body. He worked out, but then again, he HAD to. Being in his position, he often found him self having to defend his or his stallions honor. His hair was long, light blonde and in a pony tail that hung to his lower back. His nails always neatly done and he had the most beautiful of Green eyes anyone had ever seen. With a perfect white smile to finish it off, yes, he was handsome. Just he was gay and that handsome only made women cry because he wasn’t into them.

“I think you..look as Jubilant as ever, Chad.” Diana chuckled again. “So..this is..my stallion, Silver Mane.”

“You always have such good tastes.” He sighed but smiled. “I heard you were already leading in points..and that’s just from the first showing event.”

“Yes..what about you? I didn’t see you entered.”

“Not this show..I just wanted to come and see everyone. My stallion wanted a little vacation so they all got sent to Hawaii for a little bit...my treat. Let my boys have fun. That’s my motto.”

“You are eccentric but you are a good master.” Diana clicked softly. “I must head to the pen area though..as they..wish to see the favorite out and about. It helps with points. You know how it works.”

“Can I walk with you?” Chad asked.

“Of course! You’re delightful company.”