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led Twilight to the entrance and looked up the track towards the hay-barn. The tall oak tree that stood next to it was burning brightly.
    Mel joined her. ‘If it falls, the whole barn will go up in flames! Dad had better be…’ She broke off, her eyes widening. ‘Sparkle!’ she cried in horror. ‘Lauren! Sparkle and her kittens are inside!’

Nine
    M el put her foot in the stirrup and swung herself up on to Shadow’s back.
    ‘What are you doing?’ Lauren exclaimed.
    ‘I’ve got to save Sparkle,’ Mel said, digging her heels into Shadow’s sides and heading out.
    ‘It’s too dangerous, Mel!’ Lauren cried.
    But it was too late. Mel was already cantering Shadow up the track towards the barn.
    Lauren didn’t hesitate. Swinging herself up on Twilight’s back, she galloped after her friend. ‘Mel! Stop!’ she yelled. She hated the thought of Sparkle and the kittens being trapped in the barn, but she knew Mel’s life could be in danger if she went inside.
    But Mel didn’t listen. She urged Shadow past the burning tree and up to the barn door. Jumping off his back, she hauled it open.
    Sparkle came racing out. She was carrying one of the kittens in her mouth. Lauren saw a flash of white on the kitten’s tummy. Star! But what about Midnight? He must still be inside.
    To her horror, Lauren saw Mel loop Shadow’s reins over her arm and run into the barn.
    Twilight gave an alarmed whinny. There was a loud creak. Lauren looked up. A huge burning branch of the oak tree looked as if it was about to break off.
    ‘Mel!’ she shouted. ‘Get out!’
    Mel appeared on foot in the doorway of the barn, clutching Midnight.
    ‘Quick!’ Lauren yelled, looking up at the tree.
    But it was too late. Before Mel could get out of the barn, there was a loud crack and the burning branch crashed to the ground in front of the barn door.

    Mel screamed and Lauren gasped. The branch was blocking the way out!
    Lauren could just see Mel’s terrified eyes through the smoke that was filling the air. There was only one way for her to get out.
    ‘Get up on Shadow and make him jump the branch, Mel!’ Lauren cried. ‘It’s the only way.’
    ‘But he won’t do it!’ Mel shouted.
    ‘Just try!’ Lauren called.
    Clutching Midnight to her chest, Mel scrambled on to Shadow’s back.
    Lauren glanced around, desperately hoping to see Mr Cassidy or the fire department arriving, but there was no one there. ‘Shadow, please!’ she yelled, as Mel began to trot him towards the log. ‘You’ve got to jump it! For Mel!’
    She heard Shadow neigh uncertainly through the smoke. Please jump it , Lauren prayed. You might not have Twilight’s magical powers to help you, but you can still do it. Please, Shadow, please!
    She saw Shadow hesitate and dread gripped her heart. He wasn’t going to be able to do it.
    ‘Melanie!’ Hearing a hoarse cry, Lauren swung round. Mr Cassidy was running up the hill towards them, looking horrified. For a moment, Lauren felt a surge of hope but then her heart plummeted. It was obvious that Mr Cassidy couldn’t move the log on his own. There was still only one way for Mel to get out and that was for Shadow to jump.
    Twilight seemed to realize the same thing. Throwing his head back, he whinnied loudly to Shadow. As he did so, a fork of lightning flashed across the sky, making every hair of his grey body shine with a bright white light.
    Suddenly, Lauren saw a new look of bravery flash into Shadow’s eyes. Tossing his head back, just like Twilight, he broke into a canter. Mel grabbed hold of his mane with her free hand. Shadow’s stride lengthened. His ears pricked and the next second, he was soaring over the burning log, clearing it with ease.
    Mel was hanging on to Midnight, a look of astonishment, relief and delight on her face as they galloped up to Twilight. ‘He did it!’ she said, sliding off Shadow’s back as he halted. ‘He jumped it, Lauren! He actually jumped it.’
    ‘He was amazing!’ Lauren