Karyn sat on the steps of her now larger house. She had promised Jon to make just a small wish, but last night she had been truly inspired and had made it a big, albeit harmless one. The size of her house was the most noticeable difference, but there were others. Her yard was much larger, and a small barn sat where her family's garage once stood. The street had changed as well, becoming cobblestone with gas lamps instead of asphalt and fluorescent lights. Her neighbors houses had all changed much like her own, giving the place a much more rustic feel.
She heard the clopping of hooves and looked up the street to see a huge anthromorphic equine galloping towards her, his chestnut fur glistening in the morning sun. She didn't recognize him until she noticed the grey cargo shorts, a dead ringer for Jon's favorite pair but now much larger. He was huge! and not just the bulge concealed by the shorts. Jon must be near eight feet tall and solidly built like all Clydesdales, her favorite breed. No wonder her house got larger, he could never fit in it otherwise. She smiled broadly, this wish is awesome!
"Hey Jon, nice to see you." "Hey Karyn. I'm not late am I?" she shook her head, "I see you got your riding gear on." He gestured to her jodhpurs and black riding boots. "Care to help me with mine?"
"Of course" She said, walking over to the barn. She opened the door to reveal a wagon inside along with assorted riding gear and tack. She hefted up a leather saddle contraption with "KARYN" embossed on the side and held it out. Jon took it easily in one three fingered hand and slid his arms through the straps. It looked like a combination of hiking backpack and saddle, allowing Karyn to ride almost piggyback while seeing just over his head. She snugged the straps across his chest and waist, then held up the bit and bridle.
He kneeled low and let her slip it over his head and cinch it tight. He worked his tongue for a moment on the bit, "eeeeh thhhereeee got it."
"Ok" She clipped her bookbag to the bottom of the saddle, then hopped up and seated herself. Jon stayed perfectly still and crouched, making it easy for her to get settled. Of course she probably didn't weigh much at all compared to him now. She buttoned on her helmet and picked up Jon's reigns. "UP"
Came the command, and Jon obediently stood. Karyn stifled a giggle from her high perch and gave him a soft kick. "Onward to school buddy."
