The tall black Thoroughbred galloped all the way to civilization, or what little he could find of it. His fore legs were beginning to tire out, and he felt as though he would fall. Infection was settling in already, causing him to feel woosy and sore.
Fore limbs trembling, he soon came to a shakey halt. There were all of the holes and cuts across his front side from the barbed wire he once had strung over his body. His chest, neck, and front legs were the only things affected, but everything was starting to feel brittle, like it would break off.
Not even waiting to come to a complete stop, he bent at his knees and hocks, regardless of whether the human was off or not, and fell down in a crumbled heap. He was on his side in a flash, heaving with great effort as he breathed roughly. There was still dried blood all over his front side as well, which contributed to his feeling. Nearly wiped out completely, he stretched his neck out and rested his tired dial on the ground, legs unfolded and in a fairly uncomfortable position. Time for some much needed rest.

Eli fell when Shadin fell, causing pain to shoot up his wounded legs. He pulled himself out from under the stallion and lied on the ground, just waiting to be found. "We...We need help now. Badly..." He said, trying to catch his breath. His ACU was covered in dry blood and the wounds were becoming more and more painful. He stood up, trying not to hurt himself. "Hey! We need help over here!" He called out, then collapsed on the ground again.

Shadin continued to lye there, feeling his strength just drain from his body, particularly his limbs. He was only glad that he was able to get them the last way here. Now he was down, and felt as though it would all end here. But it wouldn't; he was stronger than that. Giving a rumbling snort, he did his best to lift his tired head, which also ached, and turn his neck to see the human. Then he began to feel his muscles bunch up, and he couldn't help but drop it again to the ground. He was slightly trembling, from all the happenings, and being ridden and going so long. Nothing certainly helped, but now rest would do him good. Both of them good.

The jeep sped past the buildings narrowly avoiding the ranch dogs. The jeep came to a halt when the man spotted a human and horse lying on the ground. Nicole gasped, and they both jumped out of the vehicle. Jake pointed to Shadin, a way of saying, 'I'll help the man, you help the horse.'

Nicole ran to Shadin's aid, examining his wounds. "This horse needs help." She said, stroking his face.

Jake was helping Eli up at the time. "So does the dude." He sighed. "Let's take them back to that farm. See if you can get the horse on his feet."

Nicole spoke softly to Shadin, urging him to stand. "Here boy...Come on...That's it." She whispered. If he stood, she would take him to the Woodland Farm.

"Get in the jeep. Passenger seat." Jake said to Eli.

Eli limped to the vehicle, opened the door, and sat down in the seat. It felt good to be around people again.

Fox jumped out of the jeep and raced to the stallion. "Ouch. That looks like it'd hurt." He barked. "Can you stand? My master is going to help you. She'll take good care of you." Fox stayed with Nicole and Shadin as Jake drove away.

Shadin's auds swiveled as he heard some kind of a vehicle drive up, but he didn't want to risk twisting his neck again. It felt as though it'de snap right in two.
Giving a deep sigh as the human came up, he was actually glad someone was here and discovered them. He longed for the life in a barn again, out of this chilled and different climate. He knew he couldn't have that same life again, though, and it worried him.
Almost forgetting about his achiness and sores, he went to stand. His limbs were shaky beyond belief, and his body felt heavy against them. The first time, he slipped back down, but the girl's words helped him, and he finally was able to get to his hooves. His auds planed out to the sides as the dog suddenly came up, and instead of stepping back, he simply brought his head back.