A flicker of encouragement streaked across his eyes. And Just as he leaned his head forward for a hot chase, a blinding burst of crimson lit up the horizon!
'What the fuck–?'
The horse neighed violently- throwing its head back as the fierce flames tore through the curtain of blackness. From ground to the sky, the explosion ripped in dreadful orange pillars. Tom's eyes stung. The horse kicked back nervously- and he gripped the reins even tighter- struggling to–
flip!
The damn saddle came loose under him!
Tom's eyes blazed incredulously as he doubled over- crashing down onto the earth with a hard thud. His right shoulder slammed hard against the ground, sending a sharp jutting pain through his exhausted body. Gritting his teeth on the ground, he jerked his head towards the explosion!