Keith pov

The first rodeo was easier than expected. We won second. The second rodeo we got first. We made 1,000 dollars. This Black rodeo is rewarding first place by letting them do what ever they want to the other places and 10,000 dollars. They can't take a horse away. Second and third place gets money.

I'm standing in a silver metal box with Lance Shiro and Hunk. On our way to the rodeo.
"This is our first time to the Black rodeo."
Lance nervously said.
"It brutal. I heard."
Shiro said.

The slave farm. Centaurs that came back empty handed were whipped and punished terribly.
Breath. Just breath.
The box shakes around and then stopped. Doors opened. We step out. The air was dirty. It smells bad.

"Come on let's go inside." Allies said. We followed through the gates. She signed in and we were taken to an arena. The Crowd cheers. We stand together.
We wait. Others come in.

A man came.
"WELCOME! TO THE BLACK! RODEEEOOOO!" He shouts out.
The crowd roars and cheers on.
He silenced them.
"NOW THAT EVERYONE IS HERE! MEET OUR LAST YEAR WINNER! LOTOR AND ACXA! FROM EMPIRE STABLES!"
A white centaur came running in with a girl on his back. They skid to a stop and he stands on his hind legs showing off.
he lowered to all fours and walked around.

"LET THE GAMES....BEGIN!"

The crowd cheers. We all leave to go to the first event. First was me and Pidge.
"Just like practice. They're gonna play dirty. Pace yourself."
I nod. We go to the race track.
"AH AH AH! SORRY RIDERS NO SADLES IN THIS RACE!"
The announcer spoke. Pidge groans Taking the saddle off. And hops on.
"Ok. No pressure."
She spoke.
"Move further up. And hold on." I tell her.
We wait. I heard the bell ring. The door flies open and I dash out.

Breath. Follow the rhythm of your steps.

I hear Kolivan. His words. Breath.
"Faster Keith!"

Suck in a deep breath. And go.
My speed picks up. I'm neck to neck with Lotor. He speeds up. Faster! He's getting ahead. There was a flash and loud cheering. I slow down. I pant and suck in air.
"WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT!"

I look up to see a screen. I was on it and Lotor. His rider and mine. In slow motion. He passed me and went first over the line. If only I was a bit faster. I feel Pidge jolting on my back.
"Pidge?" I turn my head over my shoulder. She throws her hands in the air.
"YES!"
She screamed.
"You're so fast that was a rush! Oh my god. We got second!" She laughed. "Let's go find the others."
I nod. She guided me through. We found Coran on a bench with ice on his head.
"What happened?"
I asked.
"I was thrown off and kicked. Sorry I only was able to stay on for four seconds."

"It's cool Coran. Keith and I got second place. Let's go find the others."
Clean got up and mounted onto my back. Heavy.
I let them guide me around. We found Allura with Lance. Hunk was at the fence with Shiro. She aims and shoots. She shot targets down.
The people clapped when she was down.
"She missed a few."
Hunk said. Pidge hopped onto Hunk. Coran slides off and placed the saddle on. Allure and Lance came over.
"That was shitty." Allura pants.

"It's ok. We got second in the race."
I tell them.
"It's not enough. We need to place higher in the next two events." She said getting off Lance, climbing onto me.
"Let's go."

"Allura."
I protested.

"Now Keith!"
She yelled at me. She was frustrated we need to win. I sigh and do as told. Pidge and Hunk left.  We go to another event.
"Allure just breath."
I tell her. I take in a breath. My lungs expanded under her. She closed her eyes and took a breath. Once they opened she looked slightly more calm.
"We have to win this."
She said.

We get ready. I heard the buzzer the doors flung wide open and I took off.
I race to the second Barrel tight turn around and go to the first circle around and back through the gates. I stop and turn around. Time was 43.5 seconds.
"You have to go faster!"

"I'm trying!"

"Stop trying and do it. The fastest is 39.78 seconds!" She shouts at me.

The buzzer went off. Gates flung open. I dash out. Faster! I make a tight turn around the barrel and sprint to the next making a tight turn. I feel Allura shift on me. She pulled back on the reins. The strap was pulled to my throat.  I stumbled and trip falling right into the ground. Dust was everywhere. My eyes hurt. I get up. I cough and back up side stepping. I can't see! There's flashes everywhere. I lift my back legs and kick. I buck around the saddle fell off me. I let out a loud Neigh.
Yelling came from around me. Rough rope was tossed around me. Get away!
I dash forward bucking the rope off. I run. A hand went around me and guided me around. I slow down backing up. I sit and rub my eyes.
"You're not use to Rodeos are you?"
The deep voice asked.
I shake my head.
He scoffed.
"Just know that I have a target on you."
He leaves me in the dirt.
"Are you alright?" I hear Coran and Pidge.

"Y-yea. My eyes."

"You probably got dust and dirt in them. The bridle was loose. Allura fell off and hurt her ankle. She already entered herself in the obstacle race. But she's unable to se we are disqualified for it."
Coral said.
Great.
"Hunk and I got third place."

I stand shaking my head and body to get the rest of the dust off me. One of them got on my back and guided me to the exit. I heard the gates close. I continue to walk eventually my eyes clear up. We go into an arena and line up with the other horses. Shiro was off to the side, Allura on his back.
They started at tenth place. Group by group was called. We landed in fourth place.
Third place was called then second. Lotor and Axca in first.

Lotor and Axca walked behind all of us. Slowly.
He stopped.
"Hello sweet cheeks."
His voice.
He took off the his saddle and pulled my straps back making me back up.
"Be good and stay still for me. Little mare."
I'm not a mare.
He held me back, mounting onto me. He pulled my hair. I hear Lance being fussy. And fighting those that are holding him back. Shiro as well another centaur kept him back.
His length slammed into me. He's so big.
My front legs become weak. It hurts but it feels good. I can't do anything. His thrust are hitting against my womb. I try to move away. He's stretching my hips. It hurts.
His hand pressed with his hand against that spot where my human half meet my horse half. My front legs collapsed. Under me.
"Now I remember you. You were meant to be my bitch. When we were kids."
He told me.

Flash back
I scream as he kicked me. He pulls me up and under him.
"N-no Stop It!" I scream. I'm not ready for this! I'm only ten! I pull at the chains. He jumped on me and forced my legs down. I hold my ground till they collapse right under me.
"L-Lotor Stop it! We're friends!"

"I'm winning! I get freedom! I get praised! Be happy that I chose you to be my future mate!"

"I don't wanna be a mom!"

He pushed me harder to the ground. The chains pull my arms up as he pushed down. My arms hurt. The chains are tight around my wrists. Warm crimson blood trickled down my arm. No more. Please no more.

End of flash back

He pulled out of me. I lay the rest of my body down. A loud neigh. Shiro was running over. He and Lotor started fighting. My body relaxed and my eyes closed allowing me to drift to sleep.