I want to thank all the people that have helped me edit and critique this story. They are Angel O'Hare, Stacy Miller, Karen Page, Robi, Paula Dillon and especially Maddy Bell for allowing me to join her universe and giving me permission to write in it.

Based on the story Gaby, Book # 4 - Once Upon A Time In America By Maddy Bell

All Characters portrayed in the story are copywrited to Maddy Bell for her Gaby series found at Maddybell.com

Scene 28

Horsing Around:

Tuesday:

The alarm went off and I slowly woke up. Turning off the alarm, I really felt tired. Getting up and going to the loo, I finished all of my morning necessities and felt weird not having my breast forms and my female gaff on. I really did feel naked and was a bit uncomfortable. I mean it felt like my womanhood had been stripped from me. I found those items like a security blanket. I feared I would be found out today, I wasn't at all comfortable.

I went into my closet and looked through the wardrobe available to me. Keeping in mind that we were to go to some type of horse ranch. Hmm, deciding to wear trousers, I noticed some of Sandy's trousers; I also took one of her long sleeve blouse and jumper. I also decided to wear ankle length heeled boots, with zippers up the inside.

Donning a pair of tight knickers, I hope that would be enough to make sure it secured my manhood; then the matching bra, stuffing my breast forms into them. I moved them around to ensure that they would not fall out or move out of place. They seemed to stay secure. I certainly hope this will work for today. Donning trouser socks, I went and put on the blouse, jumper and trousers. I finished dressing and found the trousers to be tighter than expected, with a back zip. It really showed off my bum.

Putting on the ankle length boots with 2-inch chunky heels, made my bum stick out even more. Wow I looked hot in this outfit. I did my hair and makeup.

I went to the kitchen to get some breakfast. Sandy was already there eating and when she looked up at me, her eyes almost bugged out of her and she choked on a piece of cereal.

After she got done coughing she said, “Wow Em, you look hot in that outfit. You look better in it than I ever did.”

“Thanks Sandy. I hope you don't mind me wearing it?”

“Not at all Em. I told you those clothes were too small for me. You're more than welcome to wear anything in there, anytime.”

“Thank you Sandy, I really appreciate you allowing me to wear them.” I went over and gave her a hug.

“Well, get something to eat and we can be on our way. Are you wearing your gaff?”

“No, why?”

“I'm amazed how you look. It looks like you really do have female parts down there. The tightness of the slacks should help you keep it that way.”

“I certainly hope so. I feel naked without it. I would feel better if it was glued in place.”

“I know how you feel. I've grown accustomed to it too, and I also feel naked without it in place.”

When we arrived at school, Ally and Darla were again waiting for us.

“Hey Em, Sandy how are you two today?” Darla asked.

“Not bad Darla.” Sandy said. “Well see you later Em, I need to get to class.”

“Ok Sandy, see you later.” I stated.

Sandy ran off.

“Em, since we are going on that bus trip this morning, you need to keep your coat with you.” Darla said.

“Ok, who's all coming?” I asked.

“All of us are.” Darla confirmed.

“Is Sandy?” I asked.

“Probably not since she is a senior. I think that stinks. She should have a chance to go with us.” Amy stated.

“I agree,” I said.

The homeroom bell rang and we all ran off to our homeroom.

After announcements and role call, we went to the entrance of the school and waited for George and our big yellow steed. I giggled when I realized steed was fitting, since we're going to a horse ranch called ‘New Market Stud'. What a strange name to call a horse ranch.

I looked over to Gaby; she seemed to be happy today for some reason. I'm glad to see she is in good spirits. She hasn't been all that happy of late and I don't really know why, unless being stuck as Gaby is getting her down. I wonder how her mum is doing? She hasn't told me anything about what has been going on, neither has Jules for that matter. Jules seems to be happier today too. That is always a good sign. I wonder how she is taking her brother being her sister?

“Hey Em, you in there?” Ally asked.

“Huh! Oh sorry Ally I was lost in thought.”

“No kidding, I noticed. Lets get a move on and get on the bus.”

“Sorry.” I said climbing onto the bus.

“Morning girls.”

“Morning George.” we all chanted.

We all grabbed a seat and started talking with each other all at once.

When we arrived at New Market Stud I guess we all were surprised. I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but this certainly wasn't it. We were in front of an entrance to a large building that looked like a modern exhibition hall, or a museum. It turned out to be a visitor center. We were waiting to be introduced to our guide, so I looked around. I noticed two large campers and some other cars in the car park. I guess this place is some type of punter's attraction or something, instead of just a farm or a ranch. I found out this truly was a punter's attraction. Our guide showed up and talked to us about what happens here. Apparently, this place is more than just a horse farm.

It turns out it is some type of an animal hospital catering to horses. They have an ultra modern facility with all new and the state of the art equipment to aid in breeding the best horses and taking care of them. Our guide took us to a small auditorium where we were shown a video of the ‘History of Equines' as the guide called them. It was about a thirty-minute presentation from the Russian Steppe to the modern thoroughbreds. After the movie they took us through the building, which was like a museum all about the other Virginia Studs, other horse ranches, and The New Market Stud in particular. When we finished the tour, it was almost twelve noon. Miss Bell told us that now would be a good time to eat lunch, before we continued the rest of the tour of New Market Stud.

We arrived at a cafeteria and we all got something to eat, with me finding they had salads available and decided to get one. When we got to a table it reminded me of how it was during the summer. Everyone was chattering and having fun. I joined in. It was so nice just being ‘One of the Girls'.

After lunch we waited for our tour guide and the tour bus to show up. Once the bus arrived we all got on and we were taken down the road that was lined with white fences on either side, to the buildings in the distance. When we arrived at the first building, it was really amazing what they had. It was like an ultra modern hospital. There were large tables, like stainless steel operating tables with massive lights above them and large cranes and slings. There were all types of neat new equipment sitting around everywhere. I think one was some type of x-ray equipment that was mobile. I couldn't imagine what it was all for. The Laboratories were really awesome. We were told that they actually did genetic engineering to breed the best horses. As of yet we hadn't seen any horses, not even out in the pastures that we passed, when we were coming here. I was beginning to wonder were they were.

We all got onto the bus again. We ended up at the stables and finally saw horses. There were several ponies and some new foal there. I went over with Ally to look at the cute new foals, they were really cute and we petted their noses and they seemed to enjoy that. When we got to the full-grown horses I didn't realize how big they got. I couldn't even look over their shoulders. They actually frightened me a bit. We were told that horses can feel our emotions and not to be frightened, or intimidated by their size. I finally got the courage to pet a full-grown mare on the nose, and the horse snorted and shook its head. Her nose was really smooth and velvety. She was a beautiful colored mare. I guess it was like a bright golden color, with a white patch down the snout and a long golden mane of hair over its one side. She was a beautiful horse. We were told that most of the horses were bred for racing and that a racing period for a horse was only a few short years, if it didn't have an accident. The racing period was usually short lived and then the horse would be put out to pasture, on a stud farm such as this and bred with other winners. All this is done in hoping that they would sire another winner in that breed; sometimes the horses are artificially inseminated, using the DNA of known good horses.

We were told people would pay big money to have their mares impregnated by a winner. I didn't realize how much money was involved and now understood how places like this could afford all of the new equipment and why the investment in building places like this.

I don't know if I would like to live like a horse, sounds too restrictive, controlling and a short-lived life; to me it sounded like animal abuse and definitely does not sound like fun. I certainly couldn't do this for a living. The people here sound like they stay detached from these animals and feel nothing for them; it is just a business.

One of the male horses was going to the bathroom and seemed excited. I couldn't believe the size of that thing. Now I understand the saying ‘hung like a horse', I started to giggle. I realized I have never seen horses up close like this. I've only seen them on the telly or in zoos at a distance. I certainly never petted one before. I was afraid the mare I was petting, would step on my foot. Now that would hurt if that happened. I wonder how heavy these horses got? I bet they weighed a ton? I'm sure my foot wouldn't survive.

We were shown a demonstration of how they shoed a horse. That has got to hurt the horse I thought; having nails hammered into your foot. We were told it did not hurt the horse at all, and that the shoes protected the hooves from damage that could be caused from stones and splintering of the hooves themselves. I understood their hooves were much like our nails on our fingers and toes. They were there to protect the flesh under the hooves. We were also told that there were rubber shoes a horse could get, if the horse would be walking on cement pavement a lot; this would cushion the hoof from the sharp jarring blow it would otherwise take with steel shoes. I didn't know that.

After we finished with all of the demonstrations and the tour, we were taken back to the visitor's center and allowed to wander the gift shop. I purchased a beautiful china horse, Ally got a pair of horse earrings and Bernie got some postcards, Amy just looked around. I noticed Drew was subdued for some reason and looking at the postcards, he really didn't seem too enthused about this visit. Guess it didn't excite him.

When we got back on the bus, George didn't take us back the way we came. He ended up taking us through all these back roads back to the school. The scenery was beautiful in a winterish sort of way; even though the snow from the weekend had all but disappeared. I bet this would be a beautiful drive when the flowers are in bloom and there are leaves on the trees. It is quite stark looking, with it being winter. Only the pine trees were green. I wonder if I could come back sometime during the spring?

When we arrived back at the school, the school was just letting out and Sandy was waiting for me in the car. I noticed Gaby had already left with the Walters for home. I waved goodbye to the other girls and said, “See you girls in the morning!”

I walked gracefully over to the car and got in. “Hi Sandy how're you doing?”

“Fine Em. How was your trip?”

“Great! We saw a lot of things I never would have figured to be on a horse farm. I got my mum this.” I showed her my China statue of a horse. “Think she'll like it?”

“I'm sure she will. It's quite pretty.” Sandy put the car in gear and we headed for home to freshen up, gather up our appliances and then go over to Ellen's place.

As we were driving to Ellen's, we passed the Walter's house and I saw Gaby changed into her kit and was getting ready to ride her bike. I tried to wave but she didn't see us.

“Who you waving too?”

“Oh, I just saw Gaby in her racing kit, getting her bike out to ride.”

“Wow, she really likes to ride bikes doesn't she?”

“You have no idea. She is a national champion bike racer in England. She won the Nationals first place cup for under 16.”

“No kidding, I would never have guessed she was that good. She doesn't look big enough to do bike racing.”

“Well her mum is the Women's Tour De France women's first place champion.”

“You mean the women's equivalent of Lance Armstrong?”

“Yes, the very same.”

“Wow; who would've believed that? Hmmm, well Em, what do you want to do after we get finished over at Ellen's? Do you want to stay with me at the diner or do you want to go home?”

“Would you mind if I stayed with you at the diner?”

Sandy put a smile on her face and said, “Not at all, I would be glad if you did. After all, I really haven't gotten to see much of you since you have arrived here. It seems I'm always working.”

I smiled back at her and looked forward to being with her. I felt sorry for Sandy for she didn't get to go with us today, I really think that's unfair.

We arrived at Ellen's. Walking in to the shop I heard when I heard Ellen exclaim, “There you girl's are, I'll be right with you.” She turned back to her customer, while Sandy and I just walked around looking at all the dance outfits.

“You know Em, I should take up ballet. You have so improved in your walking and grace, I never thought it would take so little time to do that. Besides it looks like it's a great exercise.”

Smiling at her, “It is a great exercise, and it is a lot of hard work. If it wasn't for cheerleading, I wouldn't have been able to keep up with my instructor. For the grace portion, well, that is Rachael and Ellen's doing. They remind me to apply what I have learned in class to everyday things, such as walking and doing other things, like lifting, cleaning and just talking. I started to realize what it is they were talking about and had watched other girls. I now know how to apply all of the things I have been taught; it's just a matter of time and practice until it becomes second nature.”

“Well Em, I've noticed, so it must be working. You move so gracefully now, there's no way anyone would figure you're not a genetic girl.”

“Speaking of that, I wonder how Stacey is doing? After all, it would seem she is out to prove I'm not a girl.”

“Well, I had heard nothing from anyone today, so it must be alright so far.”

“Maybe because I wasn't in school today, she probably forgot about me.”

“Maybe? I still think you will prove to her, beyond a shadow of doubt, that you are all girl. What you have planned will seal her conviction, that you truly are a girl, so I wouldn't worry to much about it.”

“I hope you're right. If you aren't, this trip is going to turn into a nightmare for everyone.”

We didn't hear Ellen approaching us. “Hi Girls, you ready to go to the changing room?”

We jumped slightly and giggled, “You startled us Ellen, we didn't hear you approach. Yes we are, gladly.” I stated, turning to Sandy and she was nodding her head too, smiling.

“Well come along girls, we have some work to do.”

Ellen took us to one of the large changing rooms and helped us apply our appliances, with Ellen telling me how to do it and showing me how to apply the makeup.

“Now Em, since we got your appliances attached and back on, I think it is time you use a tampon, since you are on your period, remember?”

Instead of acting embarrassed with Sandy and Ellen there, I dug out a tampon from my purse and like a pro, inserted it, in front of both of them, without embarrassment.

Sandy said, “Wow you did that like you have done it for most of your life. Weren't you embarrassed doing it front of us?”

“What's to be embarrassed about? We are all women here, having the same equipment and have the same problems. It's like being in the women's locker room, when everyone looks the same, there is nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Ellen said, “Sandy, if you don't want to be found out, you may want to take a leaf from Em's book and do the same thing. After all, you are a full time girl and you should know about periods, and their inconveniences. Getting the blood capsules may be something you ought to think about, keeping a calendar when you are supposed to be on, is also a good idea. This way your girl friends may notice you are having a period when you should. You will know that you have to act a little grumpy too, for show of course.”

“I'll think about it Ellen. I guess it is a good idea. I never really thought about what a girl goes through that is on her period. Mom never talked to me about it. Obviously she thinks I am still a boy and don't need to worry about it, so she won't discuss it with me. I wonder what other things mom would have done and told me, if I had been a true girl?”

“Sandy, I will talk with your mom. I think she will be a little more open now, that she knows about Valerie and what we have been through. Maybe I can persuade her to finally treat you like the woman you are and to treat you like a real daughter, instead of a boy wearing girl clothes. I feel for you sweetheart, it can't be easy when your own family is fighting you.”

“Ellen, I am truly happy you are here. I never thought I would say this, but you have helped me more than my parents ever had. I love you Ellen.” She gave Ellen a very large hug.

I saw Ellen had tears in her eyes, “I love you to Sandy, like you're my very own daughter.”

After we finished, we thanked Ellen and Sandy said, “Sorry Ellen, but we have to run, I need to get to work or I'll be late.”

“Em, do you need a ride home?”

“Thanks for asking Ellen, but I thought I would stay with Sandy today. I haven't seen to much of her, because of all of the activities I'm in, so I thought it would be good to go with my sister for a change.”

“Sure Em, that's no problem. I just thought I would offer.”

Smiling, I gave Ellen a big hug, “Thanks Ellen. I really do appreciate it.”

“Yes, thanks for everything Ellen. You are a lifesaver. I find I feel much more confidant being me, when I'm wearing the Gaff. I really love you.” Sandy gave Ellen a hug too.

“Just remember girls, the door is always open, don't be strangers, ok? Em, I guess I'll see you tomorrow evening then?”

“Definitely! See you tomorrow Ellen.” while we walked out of the store.

“I'm really glad we found Ellen again. At first I feared she would be upset about me, but now ...”

“I know what you mean. She's the greatest.”

We arrived at the diner. There was a racing bike sitting by the entrance. When we walked in I heard my name being called.

“Em, Em over here!” Casey yelled.

I saw Casey, Samantha, Karen and Stacy sitting together over in the far corner. I smiled and waved to them as I said, “Be right there girls.”

Sandy said, “Go on, I have to get busy anyway, I'll see you in a bit.”

I smiled and said, “Ok, talk to you in a bit then.” and walked over to the girl's table.

I saw that bike-racing girl, Dianne something, sitting at the counter eating what looked like a large meal. How can she eat all of that and still look so skinny?

When I arrived at the table, I noticed Stacy didn't look too happy to see me, but the others were all beaming at me.

“What are you guys doing here?” I said.

“Oh we usually come here after school for a bit. We just like to socialize, there isn't much else to do around here.” Karen stated.

“You can say that again.” Samantha said.

“So what brings you around, Em?” Casey asked.

“Oh, I thought I'd hang out with Sandy this evening. I really don't get to see much of her because she is always working. So I thought I would join her tonight to give her some company.”

“Yes, she is a sweetheart. We all love her. She doesn't treat underclassmen like scum. Like most of the senior girls do,” Casey explained. “We are here with our boyfriends, they are playing pool over there.”

I noticed that a couple of boys were playing pool and saw one of them was Dan. Dan was giving me a very long and cold stare. I got a cold feeling inside all of a sudden.

Joni W 11.10.06 © 2006
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