The Mysterious Masseuse (WIP)

(No relation to any other of my written works)

 

I remember this whole debacle, as if it was yesterday. Why what a night that was for sure. I made a new filly friend. Her name was Cinnamon Swirl. Why I was just camping out in the Everfree forest, all by myself, and like magic, she had just suddenly appeared in front of me.

 

>Flashback Through Noctis' eyes

 

>Be Noctis

>Be in the Everfree Forest

>Be all alone at campsite

 

"I really don't know what to do. I'm just all alone out here, while everyone is in Cloudsdale doing God knows what."

 

>Suddenly, someone had appeared right before him

 

"Oh? Who are you, young filly? How did you get here?"

 

"Oh, my name is Cinnamon Swirl, and, I don't really know how I got here..."

 

"Well little filly, my name is Noctis, and it's awfully cold out there, would you like to come inside my tent with me?"

 

"I'd really like that, Mr. Noctis. Thank you."

 

>The young Pink filly with big blonde hair had then rose and entered Noctis' tent

 

"So, Ms. Cinnamon, care to tell me more about yourself? What's a little filly like you doing by yourself in this dangerous forest anyways?"

 

>She had a scared, and hurt look in her eyes, like a little frightened puppy

 

>Whenever she spoke, she stuttered and appeared nervous

 

"Well... Mr. Noctis... I told you... I'm not sure how I ended up here... but I am from Cloudsdale... I worked at the bath house... and I remember something going horribly wrong with the last person I had serviced..."

 

"Oh? Cloudsdale is a very nice place, and I heard the spa was excellent as well, but I never went, for obvious reasons. What could have possibly gone wrong, if I may ask?"

 

"Well... I don't remember it very well... it hurts to remember... but... things got really messed up... and... and... I ended up being responsible for the death of two ponies... as well as others... before I worked at the spa..."

 

"What do you mean? I can't imagine such a cute, sweet, and innocent filly like you ever being responsible for such things."

 

"You know, Cinnamon Swirl, I think I remember you from my last visit to Cloudsdale, I was among the ponies on the roof. I remember meeting you once, I'm sorry I forgot you. I guess being inside the forest for so long made me forget some things. It's been forever since I've seen you."

 

"Mr. Noctis... two ponies died today because of me... when will I finally stop being the source of so much misery?"

 

"Cinnamon, you did nothing wrong today. I know you, and you wouldn't dare cause anyone any harm. You know what you need Cinnamon? You need a friend, and I'd gladly be your friend. I'd trust you with my life, Cinnamon. I know that if I go to sleep tonight, I will wake up and see tomorrow, because I trust you would never hurt me or anyone else."

 

"Mr. Noctis... you're so kind to me... but I don't know if we can be friends... I'd hate to drag you into my troubles..."