"Put her in a warm bath." >"You can't do that this soon! She just came home like this!" "So? If her temperature lowers more so than normal then she'll go into hyperthermia-" >"AND IT'S YOUR FAULT THAT SHE HAS HYPERTHERMIA IN THE FIRST PLACE!" "She doesn't have it, yet, she's just close to it." >"SO?! YOU LEFT HER WITH THOSE THREE SPOILED BRATS TO DIE!" >No you di-... >Okay so maybe you did. >Recap >You're Claire Corlett, currently living with Raindrops >And you left Noi with the CMC, local trouble makers and spoiled brats, according to Raindrops >"There's a REASON why I don't allow Noi to play with them!" "I didn't know that! You never told me-" >"BECAUSE /YOU/ WENT OUT WITHOUT TELLING ME!" "You were working! I didn't want to interrupt!" >"WELL YOU COULD'VE AT /LEAST/ PUT A NOTE UNDER THE DOOR! SOMETHING THAT SAYS "ME AND NOI ARE GOING OUT, SEE YOU AT 8PM!" " >Shit... is it 8pm? >Did you come at 8pm? >Or is she exaggerating? >...She has to be >There's no way "Okay, let me point out a mistake of mine by saying that she should come home at Nightfall-" >"WHAT?!" "Let me finish, Sunshower." >You're such an asshole "I thought she'd be fine. Those are the sisters of the Elements of Harmony, am I wrong?" >She seems to have calm down, a bit >"Yes, that is true..." >And slowly, her anger returns >"That isn't to say that THOSE CHILDREN, ARE HORRIBLE! THEY RELEASED /DISCORD/ FOR CELESTIA'S SAKE!" >That was an accident! "Again, didn't know that!" >She's just ranting on how much she hates the CMC now "Also, who is Discord?" >"Only the WORST threat to Equestria, by far!" >Yeah >Tirek didn't take your power to fly or anything >That never happened >No, Discord turning everything upsidedown, twice, is the WORST, POSSIBLE, THI- >Yeah, no you're not even going finish that stupid meme >Nightmare Moon? Nope, Discord >Chrysalis? Nope, Discord >That-one-guy-who-likes-crystals-alot? Nope, Fucking Discord >Discord was mostly harmless, looking at the the the Queen who crashed a Royal Wedding, The King who enslaved an ENTIRE FUCKING NATION >And, lets not forget >THE FUCKING CENTAUR-THING THAT ALMOST KILLED EVERYONE! >Seriously? And you say DISCORD is dangerous? >Fuck, infact, he's HELPING, now! >In fact, he helped get rid of Tire-Actually, no >He betrayed the Princesses, then Tirek betrayed him >Then he gave flowers to Celestia >Of course, there's an inbetween in all of that, but still "...How bad could he possibly be?" >The devil's question, for sure >Fuck, you didn't know she would go into exstensive detail about every bad aspect of Discord >How MUCH detail, preytell? >...Lets just say you didn't want to know that Discord's dick could possibly also be used as a bottle opener of doom >The thought of Discord's dick already made you gag, the thought that it could twist and turn into shapes and sizes- >Stop, thinking about it >You're not gonna like the thoughts your stupid mind makes up >"AND THE-" "Okay! Okay. I get it, Discord is the worst thing to happen to Equestria." >Again, Tirek doesn't exist, or anything "Listen, I'm gonna go put Noi in a warm bath, then take her to Ponyville Hospital." >She rolls her eyes "They can do more to help her then we can." >Especially since you know nothing about hypothermia >"One condition." 'One condition for you to save my sister! One condition for you to take her to the hospital so she doesn't get any sicker than she already is!' >Jesus, you're a dumbass, Raindrops >"Come to me before taking her out, and never, EVER let her hang around with those FOALS!" 'Yes, Sir, Mr. Johnson.' "Sure, why not?" >Before you can hear her second outburst, you pick up the filly and take her upstairs "The bathroom's the last room down the hall, right?" >"Y-Y-Y-Yup!" >She's stuttering less, you'll give her that >Bursting into the bathroom, and quickly turning the water to the hottest of hot it can go to, you put the filly on the bathroom floor >She's, still, smiling >God, if you haven't met a more one-dimensional filly--er... you mean >If you haven't met a happier filly... >Waiting for the tub to fill up, you turn on the warm water in the faucet, and begin to pour it over her >"H-H-Heeh-hee! Th-Th-That t-tickles!" >Stuttering Stue, over her-wait... >Suttering Stephanie, suits her more >You turn the hot water off in the faucet, and in hte tub, and place the filly in said tub >"It's w-w-w-w-warm in here..." >Touching the water, yo-OW! >FUCK, THAT'S HOT! >Jesus Christmas >...Rather, Celestia... wait >What's it called in 'Questria, anyway? >Hearth's Warming, right? >Whatever, doesn't matter right now >You make sure that the tub is clogged, so the water doesn't fall out >Rather, so the water doesn't drain down the holes "Listen, Noi," You start, sitting on the toilet >Hey, the lid was down! "You're gonna sit in there for awhile. Tell me when it gets too hot, or too cold." >Too hot could be a good thing, and a bad thing >Same thing with too cold >If it's ACTUALLY cold, then if she says cold, then she's fine >Take her to the hospital for a diganosis, and you're fine >However... >If she thinks it's hot, when it's cold, then hypothermia is definitely setting in >Cause the longer you're in the cold like that, the colder you get, and then your body starts to fool it's self, saying that it's hot >Not good, 'cause then you die >If it's still hot when she says hot, she's fine >Hospital, diagnosis, fine >She'll be back here the next day, tops >Cold when it's hot? >Just add more hot water >Make it even HOTTER! >Crossing your legs, you sit, and wait >...It must of been a fucking hour until she said something >"Miss Claire?" >Yawning, you turn to the filly in the tub >"It's getting cold..." >At least she isn't stuttering anymore >Feeling the water, you notice that it's warm now >Body temperature hasn't returned to normal, yet "Well, lets go to the hospital, I'm sure Mr. Doctor can make it feel warm." >She looks at you, confused >"But it feels cold..." >But it's NOT cold >You just give her a warm smile, and pick her up, covering her in a towel and a blanket "I'M HEADIN' OUT WITH NOI, RAINDRO-" >"Alright." >GAH! >She fucking scared you >She was right next to you >...The fuck was she doing down here...? >She was just standing there >...Waiting >"But, let me tell you this..." >You're listening >"If you don't take her straight to the hospital... then consider yourself OUT, OF, HERE!" >You nod, with a smirk "Trust me, the hospital is my MAIN priority right now." >"Oh, it better b-" >"I don't feel so good..." >Poor Noi... >Exiting your house, you look towards the filly hanging over your shoulder " 'Mind if I run?" >A groan is all you hear >...You hope that's a yes >Once again, time to Sonic the Hedgehog this shit >...Well, maybe not >Maybe you should just pace yourself, so you don't run out of stamina so quick...   >This time, you didn't have many problems >Especially since Noi told you to slow down twelve times in your running cycle >Reaching the hospital during the final stretch, you burst through the door, and... >Huh >Not many ponies 'round here, huh? >Since everybody's so safe 'round here, nobody really gets hurt, huh? >...Except for the CMC, apparently >Yeah, you're not the only one there >Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack >...Stay the FUCK away from Applejack >...Rainbow has a seat open >Cool >You get a chance to meet the Rainbow before finishing the rainbow >Sit next to Rainbow and put Noi on your lap >Surprisingly, Rarity's the first one to open up her trap >"Oh, Raindrops' sister was there, too?" She asks, looking towards you >You only nod, sighing >"Sweetie DID say there was a fourth..." >The white filly is trembling on the ground, with a blanket draped over her >"S-S-S-S-So... C-C-C-C-C-Cold..." >Poor filly >"I-I-I-It wasn't even m-m-m-m-m-my idea!" Chimes in the chicken with a blanket over her body >"Yeah, right!" Says bluefast, looking angrily at the chicken >"What the hay made y'all jump in an ICE LAKE?" The scary background pony exclaims, looking at the four fillies >"We thought it would get us our cutie marks..." Are what the CMC say >But Noi...? >"Scootaloo made me do it..." >And thats what made the three ponies gasp >And you would've too... >If you didn't already know the story >"What?! Scootaloo, how could you!" >Dash, was not happy >"I-I-I-I-I-I-I did n-n-n-n-n-not!" "Tell your story, Noi." You simply say, smirking quite a bit >Time for the dodo to get in trouble >Can't help but chuckle, 'cause she's gonna get her ass WHUPPED! >Just listen, alright?   >You're Noi! >The filly with a pillow on her flank! >...Or maybe it was a magnifying glass? >Wait, was it icecream? >You need to check >But, that's not important right now >What IS important, is the fact that you're FINALLY hanging out with the CMC! >Raindrops doesn't like you with the CMC... >Mostly on the account that they almost killed you with they're fireworks >But, you turned out fine! >You didn't even get hurt! >And besides, it was an accident! >Water under the bridge, right? >...Not for Sister Raindrops >She usually forbids you with hanging out with them >But, Miss Claire? >She's AWESOME! >She let you hang out with them, until the moon comes out! >Celestia, is she cool! >She even took you to see those other bronies, going to Princess Twilight's castle! >And she stopped them, too! >But, you're with the CMC >At a lake >Scootaloo scooted you all over, saying she "had something fun for us." >You wondered what it was... >Until a look came over her face >It was... scary >She did this evil smile, while looking at the three of you >"You know what we can do, girls?" >"No." Applebloom states, simply, rolling her eyes >She turned around with a smile, and said this: >"We can get our cutie marks as ice-ponies!" "Ice-ponies?" You question, tilting your head >"Yeah, Noi! If we jump into this lake, and don't become cold, then we could become ice-ponies!" >"Scootaloo, if that ain't the stupidest thing that Ah've heard outta yer mouth, then Ah don't know what is." >You and Sweetie Belle giggle at her comment >"Oh c'mon, Applebloom! Don't you know how COOL it would be, to have a frozen apple as a cutie mark?" >"Scootaloo, Ah'd have a frozen apple as a cutie mark if Ah was harvestin' apples in tha' winter." >You two giggle again, attempting to hold it in >Scootaloo furrows her eyebrows, and looks at you and Sweetie Belle >"Noi, Sweetie, wouldn't having a frozen cutie mark be AWESOME?" "I already have my cutie mark, though..." >"Yeah! And what would my frozen cutie mark be, anyway? A frozen bubble?" >"If you hold your breathe down there long enough, then maybe!" >She then looks directly at you, with a smile >"And wouldn't having a frozen version of YOUR cutie mark, Noi, be awesome?!" >Well.... >"Scootaloo, this is stupid. We're not gonna get our cutie marks from jumpin' in a frozen lake!" "...Well, it's not frozen. A frozen lake would have ice over i-" >"Quiet!" Applebloom shouts at you, looking back at Scootaloo >Scootaloo smiles, fluttering her wings >"Well, if you're not gonna jump in, then I will!" >The orange pegasus gets ready to jump off the boardwalk, but not before the filly with a pink bow and red scarf can stop her >"What the HAY is wrong with you, ScootalOOOWAAAAAAHHH!" >SPLASH! >"H-H-H-H-HELP! IT'S C-C-C-C-C-COLBRURHRUBRHBABRABRABRABABRBABLBPLBBLB..." >The farm filly sunk into the water, as you and Sweetie Belle were in shock >"See?" She looks back to you and Sweetie, "The water's fine!" >Scootaloo jumps in the lake, head first >SPLASH! >... >Sweetie Belle looks at you, and shrugs >"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!" She says, running into the lake with a smile >"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS, FROZEN LAKE DIVERS!" >SPLASH! >You gulp, and hope for the best 'Wish me luck, Celestia...' >Taking a running start, you rush into the lake and jump in "CANONBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL!!" >SPLASH!   >"YOU DID WHAT?!" Screamed both Applejack and Rainbow, towards Scootaloo >"I-I-I-I-I just w-w-w-w-w-wanted us to get our c-c-c-c-c-c-c-cutie marks..." The chicken says solemnly >HA! >HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! >HAHAHA....Hahaha... >... >Fuck >Poor Scootaloo >She looks depressed >...That kills your heart so fucking much >She sniffles and-is that a tear? >...GOD FUCKING DAMN IT! >You should be happy at this fuckers misery! >Ugh.... >Anway, Rarity is just, shocked and appauled >Shit, you were too the first time she told you >Then you couldn't help but laugh, because you knew that fucking chicken was going get her ass BEAT! >...Ironic, seeing as how you're almost crying for the kid >...You just have to see the videos of her getting her ass beat! >Yeah... yeah >That'll be fun... right? >"Miss Applejack?" A nurse calls from the hallway >"Er... Yes?" >"The Doctor shall see you and your sister, now." >The orange mare picks up her sister, and puts her on her back >They soon disappear down the hallway >"Scootaloo, I'm ashamed! I mean, how could you do that?!" Exclaims the Rainbow in cyan >"B-b-b-b-b-b-b-but..." >"Rainbow Dash..." >The room turns to the small filly on the floor, covering herself with her petite blanket >"Sweetie Belle?" Questions the fashionista pony >"Th-That's not all true..."   >You're Sweetie Belle! >The sweetest filly in t-   "Cut to the chase, Sweetie! You might get called next, and then we won't be able to hear your side of the story." >"R-R-R-R-Right, Claire." >And now you know why that sounds so fucking weird   >You, Noi, Scootaloo, and Applebloom all stood off the dock of the lake >"This is stupid." Mentions AB >"Oh come on! Just think about the cutie marks!" >Scootaloo makes your mind wonder, as you smile >You can get your scuba diving cut-Oh wait... >You already tried that... >"Doesn't this seem a bit... dangerous, you guys?" >Noi isn't so sure about this... >"Oh, come on, Noi! Just think of the cutie marks!" >"We could DIE, Scootaloo! Don't ya know that?" AB asks, turning to your flightless friend >"Oh, what're you, chicken?" Your orange filly friend remarks, making bawking sounds >"...No, I ain't no chicken!" >"Then lets jump! All at once, okay?" "...I don't think we should do this, Scootaloo." >"Oh," She starts, turning to you, "Don't tell me you're chicken too!" "N-No... I'm not... It's just that... Fine. I'll do it." >"Great! Then on the count of three..." >You gulp, getting ready to jump >"One..." >"Two..." >It's now or never! >"THREE!" >"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS, FROZEN LAKE DIVERS!" >SPLASH! >"AHHHHHH!!!" >SPLASH!   >... >Shit >That was short >You actually expected it to be more than a conversation >However... >It DOES seem more likely than Noi's story >...Although, you feel compelled to trust Noi more so than Sweetie Belle >Maybe it's because you've known her longer... >Then again, technically you've always known Sweetie Belle >But... >You just feel closer to Noi, y'know? >...No, in fact, you probably DON'T know >You have never, in fact, watched a character on a T.V. show, been BROUGHT TO THEIR FUCKING WORLD, and met a child of the same age, and then have both the child you met, and the child you saw on the T.V., jump into A FUCKING ICE LAKE >Jesus >...Well, shit >Jesus ain't here now >Nor is Go-Well... >If you wanna be technical >Celestia is God, and Jesus is Luna >Cadence is God's left tit, and Twilight is God's right tit >Ya see, God likes his right tit more than his left ti- >WHERE THE /FUCK/ ARE YOU GOING WITH THIS?! >Yawning, you cross your legs and pet the poor golden filly >Wasn't she Carrot Top's sister? >...Eh, not your problem >She's really your sister now >And nobody's gonna take her away from you >You her clopping noises-No, not THOSE clopping noise >The clip-clop of hooves, walking on the ground >Soon, a yellow filly with a drenched bow emerges, annoyed, seemingly >"All of y'all have got it w-w-w-w-wrong." >And with her, towering over her, is the background pony you've learned to fear >"How is she, AJ?" Asks Rainbow mane >"Her body temperature is returnin' to normal, says the Doctor. Ah just can't let 'er go back outside for a few days, as if she has a cold." >"Lemme tell y'all the r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-real st-st-st-st-st-st-story."   >You're Applebloom, yadda yadda yadda >Lets get this over with >It was a gloomy, snowy day, when this happened >Scootalooo had scooted you all here >...Well, it was on accident, to be honest >She had just flew past it, and all of us in the back had noticed >"Woah, cool! A frozen lake!" One of us had mentioned >You're not even sure which one mentioned it, seems so long ago >Scootaloo had stopped, and gotten off her scooter to see >And, it was a frozen lake >Soon, all three of us had gotten out of our sled to follow our friend >Curiosity killed Opal, am I right?   >"OPAL IS DEAD?!" >"N-N-N-N-N-N-N-No, Rarity... It was a figur'a speech..." >You can't help but roll your eyes and sigh "Applebloom, please continue, before one of us is called next." >"Okie D-D-D-Dokie, Miss Claire!"   >Anyway, Scootaloo had this excited look on her face, and you and Sweetie Belle couldn't help but get excited as well >Noi, on the other hoof.... >Was confused, more than anythin' >"Do you know what we could do here, guys?" >You and Sweetie Belle already knew the answer: >"GET OUR CUTIE MARKS!" We yelled, all of us... >Except for Noi >Still, she was confused >"But wait," Chimed in Sweetie Belle, "How are we gonna get 'em? There's nothing much we can do here, since we tried ice skating last year..." "Yeah, an' THAT was not a pretty sight to see." >Memories of bumpin' into Scootaloo on accident, and then Sweetie Belle bumpin' into you flashed into your head >Oh Celestia that was dangerous >But at least you didn't have to go to the hospital for that!   >"Hey, the ice skating one wasn't even m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-my idea!" >Scootaloo loves to pipe her mouth open, doesn't she? >"Guys, is this apart of th-ACHOOO! ....Sniffle-story?" >Noi speaks up, for once >She must be getting a cold >You grab a napkin and wipe her nose, quickly throwing it away- >"EWWWWWWWWWWWW! THERE'S A /USED/ NAPKIN ON ME! GET IT OFF, GET IT /OFF/!" >...God fucking damn it, Rarity >Don't be so close to the damn trash can, next time! >Soon, she regains her composure and magickz the napkin off of her, putting it in the garbage >...She also wipes herself off, sighing >"Please, Applebloom, do continue. I'm sorry about my... uncalled for outburst." >"Nah, it's alright, Rarity. Alright, so anyway..."   >You all shared a chuckle or two, and smiled >That is, until Scootaloo spoke up again >"Listen, guys, you see this lake, right?" >We all nodded, including Noi >Scootaloo walked up to the edge of the boardwalk, as we soon followed suit >"What if... What if we jump right in!" >"To get our cutie marks?" Sweetie Belle inquired, not so sure about this >"Yeah!" Scootaloo crouched down and had put a hoof in the water, "See, it feels great!" >Did she just shiver? "...I don't see how this could get us our Cutie marks..." >"This could get us our cuite marks in frozen lake swimming!" >Confused looks were shared all around "But we already tried swimmin', Scoot!" >"But, this is FROZEN swimming! We can get frozen swimming cutie marks!" >"...What about me?" >Everyone turned to Noi, including yourself >She had lowered her ears, and poked at the wood on the ground >"I mean... I already have my cutie mark... What would this do for me...?" >Scootaloo seemed to be thinking of something... >"Uhm..." >Then, she had an idea, perking up >"Your cutie mark could become a FROZEN cutie mark!" "A frozen cutie mark-" >"REALLY?!" She exclaimed, practically growing wings and fluttering off the ground >You just sighed >"Yeah! I-In fact... I heard in a legend that if you jump into a frozen lake, and stay underwater for ten seconds, your cutie mark will be frozen!" >While Sweetie Belle and Noi got excited, you were annoyed "And what if we DON'T get our cutie marks, and her's doesn't become frozen?" >Scootaloo just looked at you with a warm smile, and said this: >"Applebloom, when have we EVER questioned it before?" "NOW! BECAUSE WE COULD DIE, SCOOTALOO!" >...You had burst in anger >You were getting frustrated in their stupidity! >It was dead silent... >You started to walk away, with a smile- >"Chicken." "WHUT WAS THAT?!" >You had never turned around quicker in your life >"You heard me.... Chicken." "I am NOT a chicken! If anypony's the chicken here, it's you, Scootaloo!" >"Well then, looks like I'm the bravest chicken, then." "THE BRAVEST CHICKEN LEADING HER FLOCK TO THEIR DOOM!" >"The SMARTEST chicken." >Grr... "AH'M THE SMARTEST CHICKEN!" >"Really, then?" "YEAH!" >"Well, then, the smartest chicken would join the flock, am I right?" "YEAH-..." >Sadly, you roped yourself into this >DARN IT ALL! >You sighed, and went to the edge of the boardwalk "Fine, I'll do it. >Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo followed suit, Scootaloo's smirk never fading "I hate you, Scootaloo." >"Oh, please. You know you love the AWESOMENESS of Scootaloo!" >Noi timidly joined the three of you, a bit reluctant, after the arguement >She still had her smile, same as Scootaloo >She seemed more confident then the rest, though... >"We do it on the count of three, okay guys?" >You don't even remember who said that... >You had turned to the other three >Scootaloo was confident >Sweetie Belle was confident >Even Noi was confident, as previously stated... >Yet... >You didn't know what to think >The others had nodded, yet, you stood still >"Applebloom?" >Shaking out of your trance, you nodded your head, sighing, one last time >"One..." >Scootaloo gets ready, shaking her flank >"Two..." >Sweetie Belle and Noi got ready as well, smirks on their faces >Gulping, you took one last final look at the water, before shutting your eyes 'Here goes nothin'...' "THREE!" >"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS, FROZEN LAKE DIVERS!" >SPLASH!   >"A-A-A-A-A-And that's EXACTLY wh-wh-what happend!" >Said the shivering Applebloom in confidence >"L-L-L-Luckily, we were saved by a m-m-m-m-m-mare, nearby..." Adds the shivering Sweetie >You look down at Noi, with curiosity "Is that true, Noi?" >All she can do is nod slowly >"ACHOO!" >...And sneeze >Quickly cleaning her nose, you toss it towards Rarity again >This time, you were actually aiming for her >...Of course it ends up in the trash can >But, getting back on topic... >JESUS FUCKING CHIRST! >You didn't even know that there were three sides to this fuckin' story >"Rarity?" >The nurse walked back into the room, motioning the two unicorns to follow her >And soon, they did, Rarity putting the wet filly on her back, once she got up >Y'know there's something in every story that's the same >Like, scarily the same- >"So, Scootaloo." >Rainbow Dash doesn't look as gay as she usually does >...Y'know that sentence works no matter which definition you use >She looks like she's about to murder this poor filly >"Do YOU have your own side to this?" >"N-N-N..." >She eventually shakes her head, lowering it to face the the ground >Ha! >Haha... >Oh >Fuck >She looks horrible >And this doesn't look too good for her... >But... she's Scootaloo! >She called you a man! >...Damn it! >You can't help but feel sorry for the girl >In all three stories, she was made out to be the bad guy... >Especially the one told by Noi >Jesus Christ >She pushed her OWN FRIEND into the fucking water! >Seems kinda fucking harsh for a filly! >...But >For some damn reason, you can see the orange dodo bird doing something like that >...In season one, that is >Back then, their friendship was more so based on getting cutie marks, and not the adventures they had together >Back then, you could've guessed that was in Scooty's character >But, now? >Fuck no >...They all seemed to be telling the ultimate truth, however... >The only thing that they all shared, is the fact that: >A. Scootaloo is the big bad >B. Applebloom is the big good >And C. Sweetie and Noi were together, and unsure about the situation >Sweetie's and Noi's positions in that catagory, however, changed >...Often >It's... a bit odd how much they were switched >You kind of wish there was another party so they can share their story >...Scootaloo's story would be nice, actually >...You need to catch her, though >She can't tell it right now, she already refused >She wouldn't willing to tell, since it might get her into more trouble >You wouldn't think it would... >It might just save her from getting her ass beat >But, that's Scootaloo for ya >Scared >Obviously not wanting to show fear, or weakness, but really has no choice >...Y'know you have time to waste "Rainbow.... Dash, is it?" >You turned to the fucker holding Scootaloo in her lap >"Yeah?" She answered, turning to you >... >Ask something simple "Do you take care of Scootaloo?" >She shook her head and pet the filly >"Her parents don't live here." >...What? >"They usually only come to visit on holidays, like Hearth's Warming Eve. So, they asked me to take care of her." >She looks back down at the filly >"It wasn't always like that, however..." "What do you mean?" >"Well, back before I knew Scoots, like, REALLY knew her, she used to live in an orphanage." >HA! YOUR HEADCANON IS COMFIRMED! >"As you may guess, she doesn't like the orphanage, much." >Oh, no kidding? >Little Scoots turned into Little Orphan Annie, now? >"So, she asked me to take care of her. And... I really couldn't say no. After that camping trip... me and Scoots grown closer than ever." >Camping trip-OH >The one with Luna >That's right >You fuckin' forgot about that shit >It was mushed in with the shitfest that was Season 3 >...TMPP was good, though >Solid 8/10 >But, can't arise suspicion "What camping trip?" >"Oh, right! I forgot that you're not Rarity, or someone like her..." >...WHAT >YOU JUST GOT COMPARED TO THE FUCKING DRESSHOR-... >Alright >Stay calm >Just listen to fasthorse, and don't make a scene >"See, not too long ago, Me, Rarity, Sweetie Belle, Applejack, Applebloom, and Scootaloo went on this camping trip, ya heard?" >...What. >"And on that camping trip, Scoots almost died." >Yeah, yeah, whatever >Don't care >The fucking FACT that you said "Ya heard" is more important than the little cunt dying >"And I couldn't lose my number one fan!" >She rubs the filly's head, with a smirk >...God damn it >You hate it when these ponies are cute >"So, I saved her. And shortly after that, I made her live with me ever since. And sometime, we visit her house, too." >...Once again >WHAT? "Uhm... "Her house"?" You repeat, in just UTTER confusion >"Oh, right! See, I keep forgetting that you're not one of my other five friends." >You have more than five friends, you shit >What about all your pegasus friends? >What about the Wonderbolts? You've become friends with them, haven't you? >Or was all of that just a LIE!? >"See, Scootaloo's parents don't only work hard, but they also make TONS of bits! So, they send a lot of bits, weekly, to me and Scoots. So, we eventually got enough to buy a home, on land. Since, unlike cloud houses, they aren't free." >Cloud houses are free? >...Well duh >You could've guessed that >They're FUCKING CLOUDS for Christ's sake! >...That should be taken out of context >And made into millions of fanfics >"We pay Scoot's house on the ground with Scoot's parent's money, and incase it's too dangerous to fly up to the sky, we'll go to the ground house and chill there." >Interesting >Fills in the pieces into why the fuck Scootaloo has a room in Flight to the Finish >Also known as FttF >...God that's hard to s- >"Miss Dash? Miss Claire?" >You and Dash stand up, Rainbow putting Scoots in the chair >You, however, hold your sickly filly in your hand-Is she fucking passed out? >...Yeah, she passed out >Thankfully, she's not dead >Her pulse is fine, and she's breathing correctly >Sweetie Belle trots out of the-wait WHAT?! >She trotted and fucking SKIPPED out of the hallway >In GLEE >...The fuck? >And Rarity did, as well >"What'd he say, Rarity?" The Applepone inquires >"Oh, my Sweetie Belle just has a bit of the flu! She'll be fine, she'll have to stay out of school for a few days, though..." >As the two white coats fully exit the hallway, you and Rainbow, with Scooty on her back, follow the nurse through said hallway >... >Shit >You couldn't help but look through the windows, and neither could Dash, to be honest >And what you saw.... >Was grotesque, at best >It wasn't like every other door, a pony was getting multilated >But, it might have well been >You saw enough tortured and sick ponies to make you want to throw up >You felt... so... >So... >Guilty >Like, it's YOUR fault these guys are like this >...Shit >If it wasn't for Twilight, you would've either died... >Or you would've been in here, like the rest of these poor ponies... >... >You need to hug Twilight, sometime >'Nother note to self >Put right there, next to "don't visit AJ's place" >So you'll remember >"We're here." >It was a door on your left >When the nurse opens the door, you and Rainbow are blinded by the fucking light >God damn >Celestia just rose the sun in her-Speaking of >It's fucking Nightfall >Just thought you'd mention it >"Please, come in." >The Doctor is... >DOCTOR WHOOVES? >No, he's not >That'd be fucking retarded >And you're retarded for even believing it for a second >No >He's closer to the design of Doctors from Pinkie's Pride >You and Rainbow enter, Rainbow placing her sister on the table >You do so as well, placing Noi on the table, next to Scoots >"Oh my..." >He gasps, checking the pony's pulses, before sighing >"...I might need more time with these ones, before I can give a good diagnosis..." >He sits on a nearby stool, staring at the two fillies >"I need time with them... Alone. Can you please leave?" >Furrowing your eyebrows and frowning, you cross your arms and sit on the floor "Fuck no." >"What?! But why?" "Because, the others got to be with their sisters when they were check on. Why can't WE be with our sisters? Is it because of racism? Do you not like females who are also Pegasi and or humans? Is that it? Huh? Huh?" >"W-W-Well... I, uh-" "AND ANOTHER THING, I honestly don't fucking trust you in here with my little sis. Who the fuck KNOWS what you're going to do to her, seeing as how she's fucking passed out at the moment? I'm not about to let you you-know-exactly-what-I'm-talking-about-Doctor my sister, just because you say to leave." >There's a deafening silence in the room, as all you can do is smirk >"Fine. You both can stay in here. Just, don't interfere, alright?" >This sounds like the beginning of a bad porno >Rainbow sits next to you, astonished at your work >"...Wow. What made you burst like that?" "Overprotectiveness, to be honest." >Also before you came to 'Questria, you read this rape greentext with Rarity, Sweetie Belle, and Blueblood >Spoiler Alert: It's humanized >Still gave you feels >Oh, yeah, it's not those sexy rapefics-NOT THAT YOU READ THOSE OR ANYTHING >You obviously don't have many saved on your harddrive back at home >Also, 'nother spoiler alert: Sweetie Belle- >"Miss Claire...?" >Ah! >She's waking up! >You can't help but just FEEL your face light up, looking at her weak face smiling at you >However... the Doctor sighs >"Miss Claire, Rainbow Dash..." "What?" >"Yeah, what?" >"These fillies... They're..." >Oooooh >Drama intensifies >C'mon! >It's not like they're going to die or anythin- >"They're deathly ill." 'ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!?' >"SCOOTS IS GONNA DIE?!" >"No, no, nothing like that!" >Phew >... >DON'T USE FUCKING "DEATHLY", NEXT TIME, THEN! >"They seemed to have caught mononucleosis from the lake." >...Mononucl-The fucking kissing disease? >The shit you caught as a kid, but went away in a week? >And they caught it... from a LAKE!? >"Apparently, they swallowed water from the lake, and apparently, the lake filled with diseases of different callibers." >...How does he know this? >Actually, you're just going to assume that he assumed all of this >Except for the mono part >You're going to assume that's real >"It should takes four weeks, at least, before they can stand again." >BEFORE THEY CAN ST-... >... "Are you SURE this is Mono? Because when /I/ had Mono-" >"You're not a pony, now are you?" "...Well, no, bu-" >"Mononucleosis can be deadly to ponies, it's rare for one, even TWO to get it. It was thought that it was wiped out completely hundreds of years ago." >Then that's an old ass lake >Or somebody with mono died in that lake >... >You're gonna go with the first one >"For a month's time, hopefully shorter, we're going to keep these two here. Feel free to visit them, whenever you like." >You stand, and sigh >...All you know, is that Raindrops is going to murder you in cold fucking blood >...And that it's going to be awhile before you can get anything out of Scootaloo, in order to prove her inno-...in order to prove what REALLY happened >Rainbow sighs, and gets up as well >"Poor Scoots..." >She walks over to the filly and hugged her >She was still unconscious >"Please, stay strong, Scoots. I'll see you tomorrow, alright?" >She's got the right idea, doesn't she? >You need to visit her >Like, everyday >...God damn it >Not to be selfish.... but... >You're gonna get tired of that, real fast >It's not like you don't care >In the... FUCKING DAY that you've known this little bastard, you've grown to her >And her cute little antics >And now look >In that same day, you've managed to give her a dangerous disease to ponies >...That'll stick with her for the rest of her life >That ponies can and most likely will get >...Someone's gonna die during this, aren't they? >Funny, how this is all your fucking fault >How this all could've been prevented if... >A: You didn't send Noi with Scootaloo and friends >B: If you didn't go to stop the fucking brony mob going to Twilight's >It's like... >It's your fucking DESTINY to be the bad guy >Like, you NEED to be bad guy >Or, just fucking bad shit happens to you >ALL THE TIME >Lets count, shall we? >1. Interrupted by brony >2. Trampled by bronies >3. Met possibly the worst guy here >4. Almost DIED >5. Roomed with a pony that hates you >6. Almost KILL the pony's little sister >And those are only the ones you can remember, OFF OF THE TOP OF YOUR FUCKING HEAD >Oh right >7. Don't forget, almost killed Scootaloo, too >You might as well take over Equestria, while you're at it >Make a fucking war on ponies and die, during it >It'll be fitting, seeing as how you almost caused four fucking fillies to die >...Karma really hates you, doesn't she? >In fact, you bet anything on your life that there's a karma pony >And that she's going to end up killing you herself >...You need to get some sleep >"Come on, Claire. We need to get home." >Really, Rainbow Dash? >No shit? >Whatever... >You and Dashie walked solemnly through the hall, eventually getting to the main waiting room >"H-Hey! Where's Scootaloo?" Sweetie pipes up, looking around frantically >"Yeah... and where's Noi...? Ah expected y'all would be back together..." Applebloom comments, confused >You contemplated for like a fucking second on telling them that they were dead >...Then you'd see crying fillies >And nobody likes crying fillies >Plus, Rainbow would've smacked you into oblivion "Well.... Applebloom, Sweetie Belle... Scootaloo and Noi are... sick." >"Yeah but, so are we? What makes them any different?" >"They have... Mononucleosis." >GASP!! >Everyone in the room gasps, excluding you and Dash, of course >"M-Mononucleosis...?" Questions Applejack >Rarity starts to cry, as Rainbow slowly nods her head "BUT!" >And that stops everyone immediately "They're not gonna die." >CHEERS! >CHEERS ARE HELD ALL AROUND! "They'll just be in the hospital for awhile, is all. They should be out at the end of this month, Va-... Hearts and Hooves day, the latest." >Sweetie Belle and Applebloom look at the floor >...In guilt >What? >The fuck do they have to be guilty about? >"C-Can we at least visit them?" Asks the apple filly >"Yeah... I'll take you guys to visit them tomorrow." >Rainbow weakly smiles, as she goes to exit the hospital >You wave goodbye to everyone, and try your fucking hardest to avoid eye-contact with Applejack >Once you exit the hospital, you hold open the door, so everyone else can exit, as well >This takes up to two minutes, for everyone to exit the building >And OH BOY did you want to slam the door on Applejack and run >And so, you did, dashing away to your place of comfort >...Well, it's not gonna be so comfortable anymore >Reaching your house... finally, you sloooooowly open the door >And, there she is >Waiting on the fucking steps >"Where is she?" "Lemme explain..."   >"YOU /WHAT/?!" "IT WAS AN ACCIDENT, I SWEAR! I didn't even know mono was even dangerous, here!" >"THERE'S A LOT OF THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW, CLAIRE! OH THERE IS A /LOT/ OF THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW!" "I swear, she'll be better in a month's time, maybe even sooner!" >"I'm, so, sure!" >She turns away from you, her eyebrows furrowed >"You've been nothing but fucking trouble, since you got here!" "Believe me, I know..." >Her folded ears perk up, as she turns to you with curiosity >However, that act doesn't seem to keep up, as her anger returns in a quick second >You walk up the stairs, and get to your bedroom >Before entering, however... You take one final look at Noi's bedroom door... >...It was just today that you fucking met her! >It was just today that she showed you around the house... >And NOW look what happened! >THIS ALL FUCKING HAPPENED IN THE COURSE OF A DAY! >Opening your bedroom door and entering it, you SLAM your door, and walk over to your new bed >...It's small as fuck >You didn't realize it would be this small... >You slip off your shoes, and take off your clothes, exposing your jibblies >...You've been wearing your undergarments for two fucking days, now >...Damn it >You forgot to ask if she could wash your clothes >...Well, you can ask tomorrow >It's fucking late, right now >...You just so happen to notice the window >The OPEN window >You're just gonna assume it was always like that... >Looking out the winodw, you can't help but smile... >Luna's moon... >It's so beautiful... >...You've never seen a more perfect moon... >It... >Reminds you of home... >... >Home >...You, start to remember home >You had lived with another male >A jackass, who, to be honest, was more into this damn T.V. show than you were >And... assuming that he isn't somewhere in Equestria, right now... >He probably misses you more than you do >...Heheh >Wonder what Season Five'll be like with all these DAMN humans running around >As far as you know, there's only about sixty bronies, including yourself and the Avvy, living in Ponyville-... >The fucking Avvy... >...You can't help but wonder what he's doing right now... >Probably sleeping, like you should be >...Now that you think about it, the Avvy and your friend at home aren't so different, are they? >...Actually, yes they are >Your friend's a bumbling idiot, that follows you around everywhere >While the Avvy... >He's a fucking leader, to be honest >He's probably the only one who's actually had SOME sort of leadership, here... >...Y'know >You used to consider yourself quite a leader >...Sadly, the keyword is USED TO >...KeyWORDS >Your friend.... >And for the love of God, you can't remember his name >He suited you... >You two bounced off of each other like bronies bounce off of... well, each other >That was fat joke, son, in case it flew over your head >...FUCK! >You miss him... >You miss the arguements you had with him... >You miss every single fucking thing you did with him... >You miss the memories... >The first time you met him... >You were alone, searching >Online, for a date >...YOU WERE LONELY, OKAY?! >Anyway.. You found his profile one random day... >And, you two met up IRL >That's 'in real life', son, in case you're dumb >On your first... "date", you guess would be the politically correct term >You two chatted up a storm >Soon, after that... You two have been friends ever since >And YES, you said FRIENDS >...Even though you fucked him once or twice >But, that was one time! >...You think >You honestly can't remember >Sighing, and leaning on the windowsil, you can't help but feel... >Lonely >Maybe that's why you hate that DAMN Avvy...? >'Cause you couldn't help but subconsciously remind yourself of your friend... >And how you fucked with him soooo much... >...Maybe you want that relationship, again >Just... someone to fill in the gap >You... sorta had that with Noi >But now she's dead >Well, okay, she's not DEAD >She's alive with a deadly disease running around her... >You'll visit her tomorrow >That's a must >After work... >After Sweetie Drops comes back from delievering her candy >You'll go right to visiting her... >Tomorrow... >...Yeah, tomorrow >It's... going to be bright, right? >The silver lining... it's gonna come... >Right? >.....Right? >Sighing, one final time, you walk over to your best, with a solemn yawn >Tomorrow... >You snuggle up in your covers, tears in your eyes "I'm sorry I left out of the blue like that... I hope you can forgive me..." >You'll be seeing him in your dreams, tonight...   >The sun is killing your eyes... >And your dream... >Fuck, was it weird >You... actually think Luna visited your dreams, last night >...Nah >That's impossible >Why the fuck would she visit a HUMAN'S dreams? >She would rather visit Raindrops' dreams, or even Noi's, rather than yours >...Irrelevant >Right now it's... >Half-past sun o'clock >...This only indicates that you fucking suck at telling the time >Good thing you have an alarm ne-YAAAAAAAAAAAWN!-Oh, jesus >Next to your bed, on the small dresser, is a traditional clock >Taking the clock in your hands, you read it, to find out what time it is... >Oh shit >It's 8AM >Getting up, and grabbing your clothes off the floor, you head out of your room, and in- >"Claire?" >....Shit >Slowly turning around, you see the one who hates you so "Listen, Raindrops-" >"Shut up. I was just going to check up on you." >With a swift turn, she heads back down the stairs >...Well, you just dodged a confrontation like a mother fucker runnin' from the cops >...Assuming that it wasn't consent >Or assuming it was incest >Either way, it's wrong >...It should be, anyway >Dashing to the bathroom at the end of the hall, you open and close the door >...Why'd you fucking do that? >Opening the door, you ENTER the bathroom, and THEN you close the door >Jesus fucking Christ >This is like bad fanfiction >Setting your clothes on the banister to your... right, you notice just how short the shower is >...It's about four feet high >Not as big as Twilight's showers, mind you >They were like... five, if you remember correctly >Five feet, that is >Not to confuse the metrics system with the 'Murica system >Whatever >Taking off your undergarments, you turn the shower water on, and step inside the tub made for 3 to 1ft ponies >Jesus, you easily tower over the showerhead >You take a seat on the tub floor, and begin to wash yourself >....Soon, your mind wanders back to the dream from last night >It's... blurry, but... >You could've sworn you saw her >But... what would she want with you? >You try to strain your brain to remember what she said... >Nada >She was just... there, last you remember >And you don't really remember any particular setting >Y'all weren't in Candy Land, or anything >Was there anybody else there? >...Not that you can remember >...Like you said before, this is irrelevant >It shouldn't matter what your mind thinks up of to comfort yourself >"HEY, WHAT'S TAKING YOU SO LONG?!" >...That was from downstairs >You must be clean by now, anyhow >Turning off the shower, and trying to not get hit by the shower head, you dry off and... >...Right >...Time to be Missus Fixit, once again >With your towel wrapped around your body, you venture into Noi's room >...It's so cute >Everything's a mixture of every girl's favorite color, pink, and a girl's favorite color to see on their jewlery, gold >...They don't clash very well, usually >But... >God DAMN does she do it well >Gold and Pink striped lines on the wall, gold bed, pink carpet, various pink furniture with gold things atop >Jesus, she really loves those two colors, doesn't she? >But, not important >You're pretty sure she has some tape and scissors, somewhere around here >Your memory had drifted to yesterday, when you and her made makeshift shoes >They got you through the snow, so you can't complain >But... where did sh-AHA! >Taking the scissors and tape on the desk, you smile, exiting Noi's room   >Great! >You ruined a towel to make makeshift undergarments >Tape on the back of your makeshift bra >Tape on the sides of your panties >Perfect >...You feel like you're wearing a fucking diaper >An uncomfortable diaper >...But, this should be a one-time thing, as long as your clothes get washed >Going back to the bathroom, you enter the door and throw on your clothes from yesterday >...Actually, you just throw on your jacket >You need to put on your pajamas >...Nope >You wore booty shorts the first time you came here >No fucking way are you going to wear them again >Until Summer, that is >You take your clothes out of the bathroom, and enter your own room "Just fine your clothes, Claire, and put them on. You'll wash the old ones, soon, when you get back home." >And when you DO get back home... >It'll be fucking night >You'll be washing, at night >Fuck >So... >You have your jacket, your pajama shirt, and your normal pants you got from Twilight >Alongside the makeshift shoes you and Noi made >Cracking your fingers, you get ready to set o- >Your stomach's gonna kill you... >Reminder, you only ate CHOCOLATE yesterday >And... >Sniff, sniff >God does that smell good... >Taking steps down the stairs, your nose leads you to the kitchen >And... holy shit >She's... actually cooking for you? "Wow... You're making breakfast?" >"Yeah, for myself." >...Damn it >You knew it was too good to be true >"Feel free to feed yourself to the various vegetables we have, omnivore." >HA! >Jokes on her, you actually like veggies >You only roll your eyes at her, and go digging in the fridge >Like you said yesterday, veggies of all kinds are in here >...Three carrots will be enough for the first half of today, right? >Taking at least five, and putting two in either pocket, you sit down to eat your carrots >One at midday and another when you're walking home at night >Then dinner shouldn't be so bad >If you get enough bits, you can buy yourself some food at the local hay burger >Maybe even some meat...? >You think you saw in the show, they had at least SOME meat >After eating your makeshift breakfast, you head out to your job >It's like... nine, you think >...Now where was Bonny's place again? >...You'll find it >You found it last time, right? >Starting out your walk... GOD FUCKING DAMN IT! >Your mind keeps wandering back to that dream... >It's not even significant! >You know what is significant, however? >The pony you're walking to >Bon Bon >She's quite the pecuilar one, to be honest >To... some extent... the fanon IS true >...Just like with Scootaloo >To some extent, the fanon is true... >But then... >Things change >Just imagine this world if the "bronies" never got their cheeto infested hands on it >....What would be different? >What would stay the same? >How much did the bronies effect this world? >Could shit like "Rainbow's Parents are racist" be actually true? >Could Rainbow's mom be named Firefly, named after the old Wonderbolt's captain? >...Shit, is Firefly the captain? >You can't remember >But, back on topic >Just HOW MUCH of G1 effects this world? >Was Smooze in Tartarus too, and broke out when Tirek broke out? >Is Smooze still out there, somewhere? >...Did the all mighty Smooze do this? >...You didn't watch G1 so you have no idea who the FUCK Smooze is >Or what he did >You can only imagine he's like Muk from Pokeymanz >...What the fuck WOULD he do if he was in this world, anyhow? >Just absorb people, and take their powers? >...Y'know, you just realized something >Tirek = Majin Buu from Dragon Ball >...Z >Dragon Ball Z >And if Smooze did that too >That'd be Tirek = Smooze = Buu >Buu can absorb people, and take their powers to grow stronger >Tirek can absorb magic, and grow stronger >Both are immortal... sort of >Both got defeated by Deus Ex Machina >Both-You know what? >You need to stop >Bronies compared MLP to Dragon Ball enough, already, with the fight scene, and all >...And it's making you cringe that you actually made that fucking realization >Jesus, you're no better than the-Hey, it's Twilight's Library! >...Well, the remains of it, anyway >As you attempt to etch closer, you notice somebody's already there >...Huh >Ain't that interestin'? >He's just... standin' there. >Probably payin' his respects >...Like an auti-Oh who the fuck are you kidding? >You would, too, if you had the chance >That tree was there from the beginning, man >You sigh, beginning to m-GAAAH! >Rainbow Dash just butt-bumped you into a shrub! >You looked through the bush, noticing Dash wasn't... quite herself today >She was... off, to be sure >Frantic, looking around >...You can only wonder what got her so... scared >The guy from before bumped into her flank, which caused the cyan mare to swiftly turn around >She jumped into the air, eager to get awa- >"STAY AWAY FROM ME!" >"FUCK!" >...Holy shit >Dash just knocked that guy the fuck OUT! >...Ow! >That had to hurt! >Poor g-...Wait >IT WAS THE FUCKING AVVY?! >Holy SHIT! >Okay, retract whatever you said before, he DESERVED that shit! >HA! >Stupid mother fucker DESERVED that shit! >Sooner or later, a group walks by... along with some guy and his pony >"HEY!" Someone from the group yells >"What do you think happened here?" The man with his pony asks >"Was Rainbow Dash here?" A guy from the group asks >"I... don't know... All I heard was Rainbow Dash screaming..." >"Yeah she..." >God damn, it's so hard to follow this shit >"Did you see where she went?" >"No kidding. She's gone." >"Up, straight up." >"Nah, there's a group with-" >He stopped himself short, as the group of autists sighed, and walked away >There was a moment of silence, which gave you a moment of time, so you can dechipher who the fuck said what >...Then again, two people DID speak up >...At the same DAMN time! >"What the fuck." >"Hey, are you okay?" >Luckily, you dechipered who said what >Some new guy said "Hey u okey brah." and the one with his pony said the just AWFUL fucking profanity >Really, he should be sent to fucking jail for his God damn potty mouth >"You look hurt, did something happen?" The new guy asks, reaching his hand out >"Indeed." The pony with her human comments >"Did they just leave that guy?" Asks the man in return to his pony >"Yeah, I'm fine." Says the stupid Avvy, in response to the new guy >"Seems like it... Wait, there's some brony helping him up." Says the Pon-Fuck it >You're just going to keep things simple >"Good. At least ONE of them knows some common sense." Guy w/ pony >"What's your name?" Avvy >"True. Only one of them." Pony w/ guy >"Jeff, well... It was the name I chose. You?" New guy >You'll call him Jeff >"Anon, just Anon." Avv-Wait... >Are you fuckin' SERIOUS?! >Did the fuckin' Avvy just call himself ANON?! >Jesus for children! >Okay, so you MAY have pondered on naming yourself FemAnon... >For lyke a sexond >But still, no way in HELL would you EVER actually name yourself Anon, or some variation of the name >"Too many cooks spoil the broth. Trust me, nothing good will EVER come from a commotion." Guy w/ pone >"Thanks for the help, Jeff." Anon >...God that's a stupid fucking name >Stupid fuckin' Avvy >"Whatever you say, Chappy. Whatever you say." Pony w/ guy >...God damn it >People have no sense of names here, do they? >...Well, neither do you >Namin' yourself after a fuckin' voice actor... >The hell's wrong with you? >"Can't convince you, 'eh?" Chappy w/ pone >"No problem, An-What kind of name is 'Anon', anyway?" Jeff >...You're askin' the same damn question >"Not even the slightest. Hey, it looks like that brony's alright." Pone w/ Chapp >Such a stupid name... >He seems alright, though >"A name that I'm probably going to regret..." Anon >YEAH NO FUCKIN' SHIT! >You feel yourself getting FURIOUS, ruffling the bushes >...Oh Jesus, you hope no one notices >"Yeah, we'll leave them, then. Don't wanna burn daylight." Chappster w/ Pone >...Burn daylight? >God it's hard to focus on two conversations at once >Maybe Chappy and that pony he's with said something that alludes to why they don't want to burn daylight >"Shouldn't you be heading off back with them?" Anon >Nah, he's a rebel >Ain't that right, Jeff? >"To be honest, I'd rather not." >See? Rebel >Only rebels would "rather not." >"Right. The entrance to the forest isn't that far away. We'll visit the local shaman first." Pone w/ Chap >Local shaman...? >You mean Zecora? >What for? >Too bad you won't know why, as the two start to leave >The two guys, however, stay there for quite a bit, their conversation going on longer than it should >...You still listened, however >They could provide info that could be useful to you... >You hope it is, at least >"Then why were you hanging around with them?" Asks the faggot who named himself Anon >Seriously, who even DOES that?! >"They managed to convince me it'd be worth it, and when 'visiting' Rainbow turned into 'chasing' Rainbow, I..." >... >What >Those fucking bastards >What if Rainbow was going to visit Scootaloo?! >They don't even fucking CARE! >Okay, now THAT makes you mad >Poor pegasus... >Hope she gets to Scoots well >...You're a bit surprised she didn't punch the shit outta you when she heard the storie-oh, right >She doesn't know you sent Noi with the-Yes she does >Noi said it >...Again, you're a bit surprised she didn't punch the shit outta you when she heard the stories >'Twas your fault that they went to that lake, anyhow >...Sort of >Maybe she's just an understanding pegasus >The man named Jeff continues on: >"I knew what they were doing was wrong, but I couldn't find the right time to leave them." >"So, in a way, we both helped each other out?" >If by "helped each other out" you mean "I got knocked out by a pony and you're someone normal." Then yeah, you helped each other out >The two fuckers laughed, and began to walk away, talking about other things that you didn't care about >And... once they were far enough away... "GAAH!" >SLAM! >"What the...?" >Y'know, jumping out of a hedge and faceplanting on the ground wasn't apart of your list of ideas >"HEY!" >Looking up, you see-...Huh?! >...A...No, you're the only one! >...Right? >The both of you were shocked, beyond belief >"Another girl!?" The both of you exclaimed, surprised about one another   >"Get up!" SHE commanded, with yourself following orders >She inspected you, with curiosity on her face >While you couldn't hold your excitemnt >Look at this, you can't even spell "excitement" right! >THAT'S how excited you are >Hash-tag-slash get fuckin' hyped >After her inspection is over with, she flaps her gray jacket-which is surprisingly reminiscent of Sunset's human form. >Actually >She, herself, is surprisingly reminiscent of Sunset Shimmer's human form >Everything besides the skin color and hair color >She has black hair, blue eyes, and a cutiemark-logo on the bottom of her jacket >Which is a purple heart with some sort of lower case 'F' in the middle of it >Only thing different about her and Sunset, is that she wears pants >Cyan-ish pants >"Hm..." She finally speaks up, standing in front of you, now, "It seems like I'm not the only girl here." "Ditto." >"Where did you get your clothes?" She asks, obviously noticing that they're not pajama-ish at all "Twilight gave them to me. She gave clothes to everyone who stayed at her castle." >"...Since when could you stay at Twilight's Castle!?" >...She must be new here "Hey, tell me somethin'..." >"Maya. Maya Descant" >Ain't that a normal name? >For a girl, anyway "Maya. When did you come to Ponyville?" >"Yesterday. Why?" >...Oh boy "Lets walk and talk, yeah?" >She obliges, as the two of you start to walk together >You're leading her to your place of work >But, as the two of you walk, you explain to her what has happened so far >...Including Scootaloo >And you quickly find out... >She's an asshole >She literally laughed at the fact that you A. Almost died and B. Almost killed Noi and Scoots "The hell's your problem?" >"HAHAHAHAHAhahaha..." >She wipes a tear from her eyes and looks at you with a smile >"Don't you find that funny? That someone you utterly hate, got their commupance?" "She's just a foal, though..." >"And? Even foals deserve what's coming to them." "Not if it means they could die-" >"But they're not. In fact, they're going to be okay in four weeks time, you said. So, what's a bit of karma to teach 'em a lesson?" >... >She is right... >Karma's goin' after someone who's NOT you, and for a reason, this time >...But she's just a filly! >Your mind goes back to the first time you saw her pained face... >She wasn't even in the Doctor's room, yet >...She was obviously weak, unable to even say "No", without painfully stuttering >You remember she just shook her head, and dropped it to the ground >Ow... >Your heart... >...However >It serves her right, as well >Maya's right >She's more right than you could ever possibly be-NO! >WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU THINKING!? >You're going to believe some gal who just showed up out of the blue, and says that you're wrong for being sympathetic for Scooty! >"Besides, you only have yourself to worry about, now." >That stopped you in your tracks, as she kept walking >You only have yourself to worry about now... >That's not true... >Is it? >No! Of course not... >...Well >You don't have any friends... >Noi's in the hospital... >And Raindrops couldn't give less of a shit about you >In fact, you bet that most ponies couldn't give less of a shit about you >...Stop it, Claire >Someone gives a shit about you! >...And he's not here right now >You sigh, and notice out of the corner of your eye, you see "BON BON'S BON BONS!" >Good, you're here >Making a turn, you go right into the shop, Maya following you inside >"Hey, you came in!" The mare with two names starts, smiling at the counter, "I wasn't really expecting you, basing it on what happened yesterday." >Wait... >She knows? "You know? How?" >"Word spreads fast in a small town, Claire. The only ones who I don't think know about, are the humans, since they wouldn't know about Scootaloo." >Oh, are you so wrong about that, Sweetie >The tan...ish mare comes from behind the counter, bars of all sorts of candies around her neck, in a concession-guy style >You know, those guys who walk around the stadium yelling "HOT DAWGS FOR SAAAEEEEEELE!" >"You two can take care of the shop for me, while I'm out?" >"Wait, what do you mean you t-MHMHMHMHMMM!" "Yes, yes, we can handle it! Have fun, Bon Bon! Sell those candies!" >She nods, and exits the store, galloping gleefully >When you're sure she's far enough away, you uncover your hand from her mouth >"The hell's wrong with you!?" >She reminds you of yourself "Yeah, you're not about to Jepordize this for me, Maya. Besides, you can get half of my cut, if you work with me, okay?" >She shuts up, her smirk returning to her face >"So, what do we gotta do?" >That was too easy, you have to say "Just stay in here and watch the candy. Maybe sell some, if ponies come in." >She rolls her eyes, and sits on a nearby stool >"Sounds boring." "Oh shut it, all work is boring." >"Pinkie Pie." "BESIDES Pinkie's work-" >"Rainbow Dash." "BESID-" >"Twilight, Rarity, Fluttershy... I could go on all day." "Okay, okay! So I see your point-" >"So, tell me, why we have to do this BORING work?" "You want money, right?" >"W-" "Yes, you do. That's we do work, because we need money." >She just sighs, resting her arm on the table >Silence passes over the two of you for awhile >Until Maya speaks her little self up >"Think there's any money in there?" "In where?" >She points to the cash register >...Right "...Why?" >"Easy bits, Claire. Easy bits. Just think, just think about HOW MANY bits there are in there?" >Zero "You DO know that Bon Bon hasn't made any money in like, a year, right?" >Her face goes blank for a second, her anger visually rising >"DAMN IT!" >You can't help but chuckle at her ange- >"DON'T YOU LAUGH AT ME!" >All you do is giggle, while jumping over the counter, and getting to the cash registor >"Hey, wait, what're you doing?" "Insult to injury, is all. Just to show you that there isn't any money in here, at all." >She rolls her eyes, crossing her arms >"You're an asshole, you know that?" 'Not as much as an asshole as you are.' >Once you get to the cash registor, you-oh >Two buttons >Well >Shit >...How the fuck are you supposed to work this? >...Uh >You tap the buttons a few times, hoping something would happen >...Nope, nothing >God damn it >"No luck?" "Nu-uh. Can't figure out these... hoof panels." >How do they make numbers out of this shit? >...Or even WORDS? >"Here," She starts, jumping over the counter and pushing you out of the way to get to the register, "Let me try." "Listen, if I can't crack it, then you sure as HELL ca-" >SMASH! >Millions of bits fly everywhere, as you try to comprehend WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPEND?! >...Did she just...? "Did you just...?" >"Yup! Had to get it out, somehow!" >Holy fuck.. >She just punched the fuck out of that thing.. >It was probably harder than Rainbow's punch! >And that made the fuckin' Avv-Oh wait >Sorry, "Anon" fall to the ground >Jesus Christ >...Just how strong is this bitch? "...How did you-" >"Being the future mare-in-red has an advantage, you know." >...Mare in red? >She's not a mare, though >She's a fucking girl "Uh... What's th-" >Know what? >You'll ask later >The fact that Bon Bon has been hiding all of this fucking money in the one place you would've EVENTUALLY CHECKED, is fucking baffling >"What's what?" "...Nothing." >You jump over the counter, again, and start collecting the bits >And, to your un-surprise, you notice Maya collecting the cash, as well >Hopfully for the same reason you are... >Nope, as you see her quickly pocketing the bits "Uh... Maya?" You start, looking towards the gal >"Yeah, what?" She looks towards you, stopping her coin collecting "...What are you doing?" >"What does it look like I'm doing?" >Snarky little... "It looks like you're /stealing/." >"It's not stealing if-" >Shut the fuck up "No, it's stealing." >"...Then what are YOU doing?" >Well... "I'm-" >...Shit >It looks like you're doing exactly what she is... >You say nothing to her, as you carry the bits to the counter "Do you have a box?" >"Can't hear you over all this change in my pockets!" >You set the bits down and walk over to her to scream in her ear "I SAID 'DO YOU HAVE A BOX?'!" >"GAAH!" >She falls over on the floor, looking at you in anger >Serves you right, shitpicker >"No, I don't, asshat. The hell do you need a box fo-...Ooooh, I see your jist." >Yeah! >You smile at her, as she goes to look for a box >Looks like she's not as bad as you thought >Looking around, you notice that there's STILL more change, all around >God... fucking DAMN >You need a broom...   "There... we got 'em... We got them all..." >"No thanks to you." >WHAT DO YOU ME-... >Calm down, Claire >Just reply sarcastically "Yeah, sure." >You roll your eyes and and smile at the room, glad that it's finally DONE WITH >Jesus Christ, that took you sooo long.. >It took like... what? Two hours? >Going on three, perhaps? >She gives you the box, and you start to pour aaaall of the bits in the box "How many do you think is in here?" >"Easy thousand, I'd say." >Thousand...? 'It looks like a hundred..." >Then again, you were never that good at estimates... >Or math >...You're not the brightest Orange in the tree, now that you think about it >Street skillz and brute strength were always your forte >Also fear >You had that whole fear thing going for ya >...Now you're friends with ponies >Isn't it cruel how life works out? >If you weren't with a bunch of neckbeards and THIS asshole, then you would say "No" >But, you are >Along with two almost-dead children on your shoulders >And a mare that hates you >...Your life fucking sucks, man >But, you gotta make the best of it >Since, you know, YOLO >And also OLUY >Only losers use YOLO >...Shit, you need to use that, some time >Just yell it to some random brony some time- >"Claire?" >Huh? >You snap out of your trance, and look towards Maya, with a nervous smile "Uh, yeah?" You question, trying to sound like you were listening >"Well? What do you want to do with all this?" >...What the fuck do you mean by that? >This is for Bon Bon, not for us us >...God you wish you said that "...Leave it in the store?" >"Pfft! Like we'd do that! C'mon, be serious, Claire, what do you want to do with the money?" "Hopfully get some from Bon Bon-I don't know what you're talking about..." >"We're taking the money, Claire. Wasn't that clear?" >No! "No." >"What, you actually thought we were going to leave all this cash here? I opened that cash register for a fucking REASON, Claire!" >Oh, yeah... >You turn back to the register, and notice the destroyed remmnants >...Yeah she smashed that shit >You could barely break a fucking arm-Well... >Arms are stronger than registers, scientifically >Since, you know, it's bone >Funny, since they're easy as fuck to break, in most cases >Still, it's amazing that she did this "We're not taking this, Maya. This isn't ours, we have to EAR-" >"Bleeeh, we have to eaaarn money!" She mocked, pointing at your chest, "Don't they always say, 'The best things in life are free'?" "Yeah, free, not STOLEN!" >You move the register off of the counter, and put the box where the register was >"Stolen and free and practically synonymous." "Free is finding a stick on the ground and making a game out of it. Stolen is stealing a game you could've earned, over time." >"Practically synonymouse!" "MAYA!!" >GAH! >Ow! >She slammed your ass against the wall! >Well, that refutes any arguments saying that you're stronger than her >Your back and head REALLY took a toll to that... >"Listen, Claire, there's no fucking way you're stopping me from getting this-" >"Stopping you from getting what now?" >OH THANK YOU PURE COINCIDENCE >Sweetie Drops enters the store, and observes the current situation >"Who broke my register?" >God you're sick of that word >You take a look at Maya, as she drops you to the ground >...Now your back, head, AND ass are sore >"I don't know, Miss. I-" >"Cut the shit, I'm not a moron." >God she has a good bullshit detector >Sweetie walks up to the asshole you know as Maya, and puts her hoof on her Maya's chest >"Listen, here, brony, I don't know WHO you are, and I don't care. Three options for you immediately pop into my head when I see this..." >You don't bother getting up, you just smile at the thought >Sitting in antipaction, you watch Bon Bon and Maya have their convo >"One, I could report you to the Princess, and have you jailed. Simple, huh?" >...That's a bit simple, yeah... >"Two, I could do things the simple way and have you work for me, but then that would leave the risk of you robbing me, again." >A bit oldschool, but yeah... >"And three, I could handle you MY way, and have you fucking deported to the Griffon Kingdom. And they are NOT nice there." >She's scared of that last option, you can tell >Sweetie Drops closes the space inbetween her and Maya, looking up at the evil bitch >"I'm sure they'd love to eat fresh meat like you." >She backs up, with a smirk, from Maya, looking pretty snive right about now >"But, lucky for you, I won't do any of those. I'll leave you off the hook, if you leave my store, right, now." >But, Maya stays, like a dumbass >She just might be frozen in fear, though... >"Ten... Nine... Eight..." >And she's gone >You get up off the floor and smile, reaching your hand out to Bonny "Thanks, m-" >She slaps her hoof away and goes over to the box, opening it >"You do know that you're getting your pay HEAVILY decreased, right?" "Ri-WAIT WHAT?!" >"You brought her in here." >Damn... >Sweetie doesn't fuckin' play around "So... How much percent do I get now?" >"Three." >...What >She tosses a couple of bits your way, and pours her's bits in the box >"There. 16 bits for you. If today keeps up like it has with yesterday, then you should been getting about 30 bits a week, six bits a day." >You catch the bits-Actually, no you don't >Quite a few fall on the floor, causing you to pick them up and pocket them "Wait... what about today? What's with the extra ten?" >"That was for yesterday, since I went out to try out your idea that day. Today, and for now on until I get less money, or more money each day, you're getting six a day." >God damn... >Well, it works out >You deserve it, for getting that maniac in here "...Wait, what about the bits that were in the register?" >"Did you not just hear me? I went out to try your idea yesterday, shortly after you left." >...Oh, right >That's why there was so much... >Two hundred bits looking like a thousand >HA! >Silliest thing you ever heard "Thank you, Sweetie." >"No problem. Come back here at anytime, and look after the shop if I'm already gone, which I doubt." >You nod with a smile, and leave, bits jingling in your pock- >"DUDE!" >GAH! >...AGAIN! >As soon as you left the shop, Maya pounced you to the ground >"The fuck is her problem?" "The fuck is HER problem!? THE FUCK IS /YOUR/ PROBLEM!? >"What do you mean?" >...She can't be serious >She can NOT be fucking serious "Oh, nothing... Just the time when you THREW ME AGAINST THE FUCKING WALL!" >"Oh yeaaaah! I forgot about that!" 'Don't play fucking dumb with me.' >"I think I actually pinned you against the wa-" "DON'T CARE! WHAT THE FUCK WAS YOUR DEAL!?" >"Well... Sometimes I get crazy for cash, you know?" "No, I DON'T know." >"It's... It's a Mare in Red thing. You wouldn't know about it." >...What? "Oh! And that's another thing! What the fuck is the Mare in-WAAH!" >"HEY!" >In what seems to be a fucking flash a lightning, something runs past you and Maya, heading towards... the Castle? >What? Did Sonic finally get to Equestria? >...No, it seems not >You look ahead, and notice that this fellow looks... >Familiar >...Is that? >...The fucking bastard >The hell does he want with the Princess? >God, now you've met him TWICE today >"Who was that?" >...You need see what's up "We're following him." >"Wait, wha-" >You grab her arm and rush towards him, running as fast as you can >Soon, you get to the palace doors, although, he's already went in >You and Maya enter the Castle, and search around >"What the hell are we-" "SHHHH! Whisper, Maya. We're sneaking around." >...She reluctantly whispers, along with you >"...Alright, fine. What the hell are we looking for?" "It's not 'what', it's 'who', Maya." >"Fine then. WHO are we looking for?" "Anon." >She's dumbfounded for a second, then perks up, with a smile >"Oh! You mean that guy who stood up against Twilight?" "...You know about that?" >"Yeah, I heard it from somebody. Later I found out that his name's Anon." >All you can do is roll your eyes "You know what he looks like, right?" >"Yeah, of course I do. The fucker's a great guy-" "No. He's not." >She stays silent for a moment, before replying >"Exactly, HOW is he an asshole?" >You stay silent as well, trying to think of something... bad about him >...Nothing "W-Well... His name sucks!" >"That's strictly opinio-" "Listen, just work with me, alright?" >She nods, and sighs, yourself sighing aswell >You and her tip toe all around, until you reach another set of golden doors >You put your ear to the door, and listen in, Maya following your moves >...You can barely hear it, but, it sounds like the Princess is talking... >"61 bronies..." >Fuck, it's so faint you can barely hear what they're saying >There's just mumbles, for a few minutes, actually >Until you hear something quite pecuilar >"Anon! I'm so..." >...What was that last word? >"Is that the Princess?" Maya whispered "Shut, up. I'm trying to hear..." >"Rainbow?" >...What does she want with RD? >...God you're so confused... >Wait, that DOES bring up the question... >Does she know about Scootaloo? >And Noi? >Does she know anything about the fillies? >Could they have told them already? >"Princess Twilight, is ev..." >...C-Celestia? >"...Did you hear that?!" May yell-whispers >You only shush her once again, trying your hardest to listen >"This brony was just leaving." >...Kinda harsh from Twilight >"We're not called... humans." >You can only assume that he's correcting the Princess >Fuck, you're missing so much that you can't really tell what's what anymore >Mumbling with words every now and then was the only thing heard, as you tried your fucking hardest to hear >But soon... you hear hoofsteps >Maya isn't foreign to this sound, too, as she scrambles for a hiding place >You do too... until you fucking realize you can only go UP from here >There's literally NOTHING on this fucking floor >While Maya still scrambles, you rush upstairs, to the library, of course >...By the way, DAMN this stairwell >Soon, you get to said Library, and hide behind one of the bookshelves >It's a while... but you eventually see Twilight walking up the steps, and then, much later, coming back down >After a few minutes, you decide it's safe, and come back down the stairs >Making sure NOT to slide down, this time >Jesus Christ, that was stupid of you... >As you had came down, however, you noticed Twilight... with the Princesses... sending them on their way... >And, of course, she noticed you, walking down that twirly staircase she knows so damn well >"Claire? What are you doing here?" >You've got a lotta 'splainin' to dooo~! >...GOD that's a bad joke   "Listen, Twilight, I can explain-" >"Then explain, Claire. I don't remember letting you in." >You start to walk down the stairwell, an echo lingering off of your footsteps "I don't remember you letting in Anon, either..." >"Wait... How do you know about Anon being here?" "I-" >Don't tell her the truth >If you do, then she'll suspect you >Make up a fancy lie, or something "Well..."   >Your name is Claire Corlett >And it's been a PERFECT day so far! >You've just gotten off work, and you're planning to visit Scootaloo and Noi at the hospital, like the good person you are! >But, wait! >It's Anon! >Your very best friend! >He's going towards the castle >Hm... >You've gotta wonder what he's up to! >So, you follow him, inside the Castle and to the golden hallway to the left of this HUGE room! >Of course, you didn't follow him in >In fact, you stopped at the golden doors, and scratched your chin >You eventually head to the Library and read some books on Daring Do >Eventually, agaaain, you hear hoof steps, but they're from downstairs >So, you decide to check 'em out! >When you get far enough down, you see... >Ohmigosh! >It's the three Prin- >Uhh...   >Shit >You get to the end of the staircase-god that was a long walk-, and in front of Twiley >Ugh >Work it out, Claire, work it out...   >It's three random ponies with the Princess! >She seems to be sending them off on their way... >She's turning to you now, a confused look on her face! >"Claire? What're you doing here?"   "And here we are, now." >GOD that fucking hurt to say... >Trying to be nice and shi= >"Wait, you said something about visiting Noi and Scootaloo?" >Shit! >She doesn't know.... >Did Rainbow not tell her? >...Or Rarity, or Applejack? >Shit, even Bon Bon said something about everybody but the humans knowing about it, since word spreads fast >But... the Princess not knowing? >That's a bit sad, actually >...This is going to be hard "Well," You start, sighing, "Scootaloo and Noi have..." >Shit >What did they have again? >Tubercolosi-OH >Right >Mono >The fucking kissing disease "Mononucleosis." >That fucking shock face, though >Her ears flop down, and her face is full of sorrow >"Th-They're going to die?" >No! "No, thankfully. The doctor said that they should be fine by Heart's and Hooves." >He did NOT say that, you're just guessing >"Oh, thank Celestia..." >Her ears perk back up, and she starts smiling, again >Since she's all relaxed, now, you should ask her about the Princesses "Hey..." >"Hm?" >You kick at the floor, your hands behind your back >Twilight, I... "Who were those Alicorns that you said "Goodbye" to?" >"Oh! Those were the Princesses. Luna, the blue one, and Celestia, the white one," >Actually, she's pink, Twilightiuto >Get it right >"Are the Princesses of Equestria. And the pink one, is Cadence, my sister and law and Princess of the Crystal Empire." "Crystal Empire...?" >You HAVE to do that, otherwise she'd be suspicious >"Yes. It appeared just about two years ago!" >T-Two years? >What?! >"It's an old kingdom from about a thousand years ago, but it disappeared." >Hold the fuck up >Two, fucking, years?! >You can get that seasons one through fo-errr... Seasons One to the beginning of four were one year, but... >Two years since then?! >God damn it! >That's insane! >...Just to think of how much shit you missed >Damn it writers, you should of made Season Five faster! >Hold it >Quick ca- >"Claire?" "Oh, right! Sorry, I phased out for a second." >You quickly hug Twilight, with the purple pony princess of dea-magic awkwardly hugging you back >"Uh... what's with the hug?" "Just a thanks for saving my life." >"Oh. Well, no need to thank me! I was just doing doing my job. I wouldn't let somebody die on my watch, you know!" >You let go of her, and smile "Right, thanks, again." >She nods "Well, I think I should take my leave, now. I need to be visiting Noi, to see how she's doing." >"Alright then. It was nice talking to you!" "Nice talking to you too." >Okay, bye bye >Click >Jesus Christ it feels like it's a fucking phonecall >You start to take your leave, as you can hear Twilight leaving, as well >As you exit the castle, Maya fucking TACKLES you to the ground >"Claire! Sorry I left back there, I had no where to hide, at all! What happened in there?" "If you would get off of me, I'd explain." >And, she does >You get up and brush yourself off, and start to explain what happened inside those doors >Only reason you didn't use some Flashback shit? Because you're too lazy to make up some bullshit and make it interesting >You used up all your bullshit powers when you taked to Twilight >"...That's boring." 'Well what did you expect? Princess Luna to fly down and talk me and Twilight?' >That actually would've been fuckin' cool >Then she could explain what the fuck your dream was about >...Implying that dream meant anything >You and Maya start walking, yourself leading her to the hospital >Luckily, she doesn't know that >She wouldn't've-That's not a fucking word >She wouldn't HAVE agreed to go to the hospital, based on her eariier assholeish statements >'Oh, why do you need to visit those guys? They'll just drag you down, anyway!' >'Twas your fault that they ended up like that-Y'know... >It's odd that AB and SB didn't catch that disease, as well >Maybe they didn't swallow the water...? >You doubt it. They all had to have at least some water go inside them, seeing as how they all jumped in the murderous pond >In every single story >So, they must of had SOME water enter their systems during that jump >...Or rather, that push, in Noi's story >Poor gal >In that one, she could've fucking drowned... >...Funny how those events never happened in any other story >Only Noi's... >Maybe... >She lied? >No, of course not >There's no way >Y'mean, she's sick! Sick people don't lie! >...And by that logic, every "sick" kid who faked being sick just to get out of school was telling the truth >...Good God Noi framed Scootaloo >Of course, you don't have any proof of that >Even if you did, she's fucking sick for Christ's sake!, people would fucking murder you for accusing a filly of something like that >Especially Raindrops >But, she hasn't heard the stories >She hasn't seen a healthy SB and AB, when they should be just as sick as Scoot and Noi >...Fuck, has she even visited Noi? >...Hi, it's been a fucking day, less, even >She COULDN'T have seen Noi >It'd be i- >"Where the fuck are we going?" >Shit >Fuck >Lie, quickly! "Not important." >Damn it >"What the fuck do you mean, 'not important'? What if I don't WANT to go to wherever we're going?" >Think of something... >Don't say anything stupid "Because the adventure is better than the journey?" >What the fuck? >Those are the same thing, almost >You meant to say the Journey is better than the destination >"What the hell does that even mean?" >Stay on point, Claire >Don't say anything stupid "It means our conversations during our Journey, are better than the destination of the Adventure." >Oh good, you fixed i-God damn it >No you didn't >You fucking switched it >Whatever, just... >Hope she doesn't notice >She's not gonna notice, right? >"Riiiiight." >She didn't notice! >...Sorta >She didn't care, at least >"So," She sighed, "To spark up a conversation, what would you like to ask?" >Why are you such an ass? >...Kinda sad that's the first question that popped into your head >...Keyword, 'kinda' >Y'know now's a good time to ask about that Mare Do Well thing... >Mare in Red, was it? >...It was something like that "So, what was about that 'Mare do Red' thing you mentoned before?" >She stops in her tracks, as you keep walking past her >...Obviously you didn't see her stop before >You turn around and tilt your head "May? What's wrong?" >"Don't, call, me, May."