[Lyra Greenleaf]

"Rian's bigger than us" said Fiona practically, but there was a tinge of worry on her face. Elena sighed deeply and nodded.

"I'm sure you know what's best" she said to the horse, stroking it's silky mane. It tossed it's head with a whinny, then began to walk slowly enough for the two girls to keep up. They walked one on each side, not talking.
'Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry' Elena repeated to herslef over and over. 'Don't cry, don't c-'

"Elena!"
Fiona's shout made Elena run around to her side.
"Look!"
Fiona pointed a trembling finger to a figure walking unsteadily along the street. It was Rian, and she was coming towards them. Fiona and Elena watched her come closer and closer, then exchanged shocked glances as she walked straight past. They both began to walk after her.

"Rian!" called Elena, pulling her sleeve. Rian ignored her.
"RIAN!" Fiona called louder, but Rian showed no sign of hearing. Fiona ran around in front of her and stood there. Rian began to walk around her. Fiona glanced significantly at Elena, who grabbed one sleeve as Fiona took the other. Tugging, they managed to stop Rian in her tracks.We're starting to understand one another quite well Elena thought suddenly. It was quite a shock.

"Rian, why aren't you listening to us?" Elena said quietly, staring at the older girl.
"RIAN wake up" Fiona said, waving her hands in front of her sisters face. Without Fiona hanging on, Rian began to walk again.

Elena had never lost her temper before. She didn't even know she had one, but as she hung onto Rian's sleeve she felt something...snap.
"Rian you stop this minute" she said, pulling harder. Rian's sleeve tore, but she didn't stop.
"Rian- STOP" Elena called, finding herself suddenly holding a piece of material instead of Rian. "Stop or I'll..."

Without even thinking she darted forwards and slapped Rian's face. Rian stopped abruptly, then burst into tears.
"Oh stop crying. We're trying to save you" Elena said crossly.