Trapped from Tomorrow
Chapter 1
Every day is yesterday.
Authors note:
Hello, This story idea just randomly popped in my head one day.
So I thought hey! this is pretty interesting, I wonder where I could go with this.
And one thing after an other this story was created.
I began to think of ideas and a plot. Well that was easy enough.
So here we are, a story where the human is trapped in a set amount of time and is unable to leave that day.
well that is not true, for some reason now the day had continued, and with our hero now confused and already lost to his inner madness could this be a good sign? All is reveled in the upcoming chapters.
Awake again I see. Oh who am I kidding of course I will wake up. Just like last night and the night before that. The insanity was too much, and I felt myself falling deeper into endless madness. Of course this was anyone's dream. Seeing and being a part of Equestria with all the ponies I watched so much. The very ponies that I could watch for the rest of my life! But that changed when I got my wish. That night that happened was like… Like nothing I ever thought of. Is it normal to no longer wish to be a part of this? To no longer be a part of Equestria? That is the only question that now runs inside my head.
This very second I have woken up in Applejacks old barn, the same barn she allowed me to stay ever since we met… When did we meet? It is like I can no longer remember… Like I have fallen to a spell with no more memory of why and how I got here. Sometimes I feel I'm being punished for being so selfish, but why here and why in Equestria. That was where I wanted to go first, and that is the place I gave up everything to go to. Still it feels so empty, and all day and night I wake up the same way, I get greeted the same way and for god's sake everything is the same!
I would wake up in the same position, and with the same headache. That would make me think though. Why would I have a headache every time I wake up, maybe that is just part of the spell I am under? That couldn't be. It must be something other than that. So anyways I can see I'm alive. I scratched my head and placed both my hands over my skull. I squeezed my own head as hard as I could in an attempt to crush it. Imagine that, killing myself by breaking my head. Of course this made my headache worse. But I would be stopped any second now. Yep here it comes, that voice to come and calm me down again like last time.
"Samuel!" Applejack shouted in horror witnessing my attempt to crush my own head.
I felt sorry for her again. Of course I felt that way every day as I said before, this had happened for so long. Today felt different though… In a way I can't explain. I looked back to Applejack with tears in my eyes. I felt like shit, this happened again and again all day and night the same way.
"I'm sorry Applejack I… I don't know what came over me." I lied again. I would always tell that lie every time. The best part was I knew what she would say next, I already had my next reply ready to respond to her.
"Sam you just tried to hurt yourself again didn't you!" Applejack sounded so worried for me… Wait what
"What did you say!?" My eyes widened at this. This wasn't right at all this was new. She jumped at my sudden outburst of course as this wasn't right in the slightest. "This isn't right at all!"
"What isn't Sam?" She was confused and I didn't blame her for I was as well.
"No you weren't supposed to say that!" I panicked. "Could this be a different day?"
"Sam what are you talking about. Have you lost it?" She took a few steps towards me and I could not stop shaking my head. What was wrong with me?
"But you didn't say what you said last time?" I was scared, and why didn't she say what she said last time. She was meant to say "Why did you try to hurt yourself Sam?" "Why didn't she say that?"
"Sam you're scaring me. Please tell me what are you talking about?" She looked over me as I crawled into a ball. I felt so hopeless now.
"No… How did this happen?" I covered my eyes hoping this would be a dream and I would really wake up to a repeatable day. No it wasn't a dream this was happening right now.
"Sam just please tell me what in tarnation is going on" Applejack sounded cross at me, but I also heard sadness in her voice. I felt like I should apologise.
"I'm so sorry!" I burst out in tears and held on to her side. I used her lovely orange coat as a blanket for my tears which she didn't mind me using at all. I felt her hoof over my head as she placed it over me. Her touch always calmed me down, and it reminded me I was never alone even in this hell.
"It's okay Sam. I'm here for you if you need help," She sounded like a mother to me. She had taken care of me since I arrived but with all this messed up scenarios how could I tell which was real and what wasn't. "If you ever need something just ask me okay?" There it was again. The sweet voice that hit me hard and it calmed me down, and I no longer worried about anything to come. All I could reply with was a simple nod. Having someone like that to care for me even when I fell to madness was what really kept me going. It is as if I'm using her to keep myself alive. That different reaction she gave today… It changed my view on the world.
"I… Thank you so much, Applejack. You really are a good friend." I smiled back at her wiping the remaining tears. She nodded back and replied with a smile. She was stunning, and I couldn't ask for anything more from her. Taking care of me and feeding me like I was a new born. It felt pathetic at first, but without her I questioned myself would I still be alive?
"It's okay Sam, and why was you trying to harm yourself again?" Her worried voice echoed around the room and inside my head. I needed to lie. That was all I was good at. I lived my life with lies and trying to get through life in my old home until the day I died, but I can't do that here. Here it was hell with a repeatable twist, but not this day. Applejack just now proved to me I can change the day. Applejack herself was the living proof right here and now as she completely changed the way this day was going to be. The fact that she remembered yesterday or the other days was thrilling. This was perfect for me, and I could not believe it for a second. Happiness was now all that I felt. From a crying wimp to a happy invincible god was what it felt like, and I had complete control of a brand new day. Never have I felt so alive all of a sudden.
"Applejack I feel," I paused for a second. My excitement was getting the better of me and being used to the other days of the same rotational day this was too much. "I feel incredible. I'm sorry for a minute ago I don't know what came over me." I lied to her. Again in hurts to lie to the one who would believe everything I said.
"W-Well you seem to have improved from yesterday." said Applejack in a relaxed tone. It would seem she did in fact believe me. It was no surprise of course as to tell a lie was what I was best at.
"You know something Applejack," I sounded happy. More than I had ever felt in a long time. "Today is going to be great." Still the excitement rushed through my veins. I wanted to go out there in the world of Equestria and begin a new day. This could be that day I could never experience before.
"That's great Sam, but first I want to know why you keep hurting yourself. Are you having nightmares or something?" She carefully added trying not to break my outburst. I could only chuckle at her and giggle with laughter. I could no longer hold it in and I wanted to tell her more lies, but doing so would hurt her… well if she found out.
"Nope nothing is wrong Applejack. No nightmare at all it was me just being mad was all." Well I was half right. Truth of the matter is no nightmares, but me being mad? Don't be a fool. I could no longer feel the sudden madness that drives me forward every day. Ever since this day began it is like I had been reborn into Equestria. So I decided to skip the chit chat here and press on to the day.
"A-Are you sure Sam," Applejack added sounding worried. She cared for me. That was obvious, but did I care back? I tried to but being me and being the situation I had no time for caring for others. But alas poor Samuel here I am speaking to myself. I don't blame myself I just… Just need to get things sorted is all. I couldn't stop laughing now. Clearly Applejack was scared of me now, but what is there to be scared of?
"Hey Applejack I was thinking," I played with my fingers hoping for her to say yes to what it is I was about to say. "Would you like to hang out together?" A little rushed I might add, but I don't want to go too far so quickly. It wasn't as I was dating or anything I mean… that would be stupid… Wouldn't it?
"I er… Well…" Applejack sounded confused and I didn't blame her. I kept asking random questions at random times. I needed to get my head straight and behave like a normal human. Then again a normal human wouldn't control themselves in my situation.
"It's alright," I laughed at myself. "I'm being stupid again, and I think I might visit Pinkie for some cupcakes." I decided to make my leave. What I didn't expect next was that Applejack had other ideas.
"Wait!" Applejack shouted at me as I nearly left the barn. I paused and slowly turned round. And there she was. A nervous wreck like I was. It is like we switched roles.
"Something wrong?" I added and tried to sound coy. Of course I failed I mean this is going nowhere me and her and plus… She is a pony… I really have to stop with this.
"Nothing wrong I just… didn't know you felt that way." She lowered her head trying not to look at me directly. She blushed and tapped her hoof on the floor. At first it was kind of sweet seeing her like this but then I released what she was going on about.
"What do you mean," My response was quick and sharp. "I just wanted to thank you for letting me stay here and such." Genius I might add myself. She had taken my question wrong and perhaps thought I was… asking her out? The thought of that was pretty disturbing at first, but looking back at her now I felt like that would be alright. She was blushing bright red knowing she made a mistake but of course she hadn't. I just lied again trying to make her feel like the one who is hitting on me. Of course I just asked her out. I wasn't myself and well she was the one who I had strong feelings for. Ever since I had arrived Applejack spent all those repeating days waking me up and us going to see her friends. The same laughs and the same sadness we shared all day and night. Being me and being able to remember every day like that made me develop feelings for her. I always wondered if she felt the same way. I noticed she was caring for me a lot more. Or am I just being stupid again.
"O-Oh I didn't mean… Oh shoot," She felt bad now and I knew I had to cheer her up again. "I'm sorry Sam I thought you were… you know wanting to get to know me… I mean." She was confused and embarrassed which made me laugh again. I had to help her out somehow.
"Applejack did you think I was going to ask you out or something?" I chuckled at her and she continued to not make eye contact with me.
"W-Well kind of, I mean not that anything is wrong with that I just er." She slowly approached me and I felt an odd feeling hit me. An emotion kept hitting me from side to side as if it was telling me to go for the question and ask her out. That feeling was love. After all these days of being with her I couldn't believe my eyes. I had fallen in love with her right before my own madness. I stared at her blinking repeatedly trying to build the courage but I couldn't do it. My inner shyness struck hard and being the shy guy around girls I liked I could never ask a girl that question.
"It's okay," I quickly came up with another lie to hold my real feelings back. "I wasn't trying to sound like that. What I meant was is there any way I can repay you for everything you have done for me?" I felt like a prick. Being just able to say that made my heart sink into more sadness. I had the chance to ask her, but I'm a fool.
"Oh that's good then," she sighed and my feelings for her began to hit me across the face. "Not that anything is wrong it's just you know." Now this had me interested. She is sounding like she had some feelings towards me, but I don't think I could ever tell her my true feelings for her.
"W-Well I'm glad we got the sorted," I nervously chuckled while playing with my fingers. "Let's go do something, and remember whatever way you like since I'm repaying you." I feel good about myself. I watched Applejack leave the barn and she gave me a smile. She seemed to like the idea of me repaying her but I wonder what she had in mind.
The day progressed differently. I remember counting how many clouds was in the sky every time and it was always the same thirty two, but not this day. It was completely different the day had in fact changed and I loved every second of it. I counted only seventeen this time and it made me wonder what else was new and what else could possible happen.
"Er Sam, are you alright?" Applejack tilted her head at me while I pretty much began to skip around while we walked together.
"Of course Applejack," I stopped skipping and ran to her side. "Never better might I add." For once I didn't lie, and I really was feeling great about this day. We walked longer and arrived inside Ponyville and to my eyes it was different like I hoped.
"Sam you seem a little… happy all of a sudden." She stared at me looking worried but I paid her no attention. I wanted to go inside and grab a bite to eat. I rushed inside the bakers and ran to the counter like a hyperactive child. Even more to add to my excitement the menu was completely different. The day was amazing already, and never have I taken a day for granted such as today.
"Oh wow, this is incredible!" I shouted loudly trying to gain attention at the same time. Applejack finally arrived inside with me.
"Sam you sure you are okay?" Applejack still sounded a little confused, and I didn't blame her. Of course anyone would be if you had been with me this long.
"Yeah let's eat already." As hyperactive as I was I knew I had to calm down a little. This was getting to my head a little too much.
"Okay then," Applejack said as she turned away from me and wondered to the counter. "What do you want?" She turned back to me.
"Oh I'll have anything." I announced proudly. No idea why to be honest but this happy feeling inside was just too much. I could feel it deep inside my chest. It felt as if it was going to burst.
"Okay then," The confused Applejack said. She ordered something for us both while I went down and sat at a table. The ponies would always give me the same odd looks as if I'm not to be trusted. Didn't blame any of them either as I never trusted myself. "Here we go Sam." Applejack smiled. She bought me a strawberry filled cupcake. It looked delicious and I could see she bought herself an apple one. It didn't really surprise me at all. I took a small bite out of the cupcake to taste it. I'd never tried a strawberry one before and personally didn't expect to ever see one.
"So Applejack you thought about a way I can repay you?" Ah yes I remember why I really came out now. It was to repay her for her kindness. I wanted to see all her friends and see how they would act out today as I'd never get the chance if things went badly for me again. I was still completely insane, and still talking to myself in my own head. I had an opinion on anything. It was funny really. I would change the subject so much and at any moment it could confuse anyone. Oh boy I did it again.
"It is fine Sam really it is." Applejack nodded while enjoying her cake. I felt like she wouldn't accept anything I gave her. Hmm that would be no good at all. I wanted to repay her even if she didn't accept. I had to repay her. Nobody would ever be like this. I could only frown too her. "Sam?" She put down the cake and gave me a worried look.
"Er yeah sorry?" I sounded a little nervous again. I wasn't paying much attention to my emotions and again I felt sadness striking me. Seeing as I really had no way to repay her perhaps I should just take her offer of nothing.
"I'm serious. You don't owe me anything." Applejack spoke so softly, and her voice again. Striking the sadness out of my heart and freeing me of any bad emotion. I really was falling for her. I continued to eat the rest of my snack as I would need as much energy as I cold possible get.
"I'm all done, let's go meet someone!" I shouted and other customers heard me. "Oops." I apologised to Applejack and she gave out a light giggle. That laugh was adorable. I could only smile at her, but what I didn't release was she caught my smile and replied with a wink. Oh dear…
"Well Sam. Who do you want to visit?" Applejack added to her wink.
"W-Well I er… Anyone would do I'm not too bothered." Was it getting hot in here? I needed to leave this building. It felt a little hot with Applejack. I stood up out of the strange chair that always gave me a numb backside. Now being unable to walk straight for five minutes I hoped on the spot hoping the pins and needles would piss off. Applejack laughed at my dancing and I could only chuckle back at myself. I felt embarrassed, but for her I really didn't care anymore.
"Let's go to Twilight's I need to visit her anyways." Applejack smiled again. She was doing it on purpose now that was for sure. She must have known her smile made me obey without question. I nodded to her suggestion and we both made our way out of the bakers and away too Twilights.
"So… You remember yesterday?" What a stupid question I asked. Why would I say that?
"Of course Sam, we came here yesterday to get your favourite blue berry muffin from Pinkie." Applejack replied. She was right of course I did do that. It was amazing, and knowing that I was living in a fixed point of time that would reset every day made me feel free. I couldn't stop smiling at thin air. Applejack caught on to my freakish behaviour and giggled at me again.
"What are you laughing at?" I sounded embarrassed.
"At you of course, and why do you keep smiling so much all of a sudden?" Applejack was still holding back laughter as I tried to explain.
"Well, you know… Today is a brand new day and…" I was lost for words. She continued to give me an amused expression like I was trying to look like an idiot. Well I had won that award for sure.
"You really are crazy sometimes you know that." Applejack sounded pleased in herself. I wondered why but I guess I just made her happy being around me. We walked on further and arrived outside Twilight's library. To be honest I didn't really like her that much. She also had a thing against me like she didn't like me in any way, but as long as Applejack liked me then that is all I need. Then again Rainbow Dash didn't really like me either. Only Pinkie and Fluttershy thought I was okay, but Fluttershy adored me. She was completely open to me. I guess me being a strange creature in their world was why.
"Well yeah it's just my nature." I forced a laugh out and she believed me again, but I was telling the truth that time. For once it felt good to tell the truth. Even to her, and I liked telling the truth to her. Perhaps I should do that more often.
"Well try not to go too crazy right now. I kinda need you to stay quiet for Twilight." She ordered and I obeyed. I responded with a nod and kept quiet for her while she went to see Twilight. Though Twilight didn't approve of me, I wished I could get her to like me. Wasn't a nice feeling knowing someone doesn't like you and wanted nothing to do with you. I guess it was me just being a random creature that she had never seen before. Perhaps I should also find a way to get her to like me.
Applejack continued on to Twilight's and knocked on her door. I stayed back of course, keeping my mouth shut not to disturb her. Twilight opened her door and spotted me behind Applejack. She gave me a mean look which I accepted as always since she would always give me an evil look. I really wanted her to like me, and why can't she be more like Applejack? She is kind to me and accepts me for what I am. Even if sometimes I'm a little bit nuts she puts up with me.
"Applejack would you like to come in?" Twilight politely spoke to Applejack. Funny she didn't ask me to go in.
"Sure, but If Sam can come in here can too. I can't leave him alone for more than a minute without him causing some sort of trouble." Applejack turned to me and smiled. Her smile pierced my heart and I loved it. I slowly waved back at her, but I could already see Twilight didn't want me near her house.
"Sorry Applejack I don't know." Twilight looked kind of upset at me. Have I hurt her or something? I really can't remember anything beyond the yesterdays I had. I guess when you live the remaining of your life in an endless loop you just forget these things.
"Come on Twi, he isn't going to cause any trouble."
"Well I guess a few minutes wouldn't hurt." Twilight kept looking back to me and then back to Applejack. I was finally allowed in. I felt like a dog, waiting for permission to enter my owner's house.
"Thanks Twilight. I knew you'd understand." Applejack sounded pleased and Twilight moved out of her way to let her inside. She then looked over to me.
"Are you coming in or what?" Twilight nervously asked. I wonder why she was nervous of me. I'm not going to harm her or anything. In fact I just wanted to be her friend, but I guess I'll work on that later when I find out why she doesn't like me.
"Sure." I replied. I quickly made my way to her house and entered the strange tree house. I have never ever entered it before and it felt… Felt strange being inside a tree. I made my way to Applejack and I sat down next to her while Twilight sat on the other side of us both.
"So… What did you come for again Applejack?" Twilight looked back and forth to me and to Applejack. She still looked nervous of me being near her and it slowly began to annoy me.
"I want you Twilight and you Sam to talk to each other." Applejack spoke in a confident tone.
"Um talk about what exactly?" Twilight said with a blank expression.
"I know you pair haven't got on well so I thought you two could talk things out with each other and maybe you know, become friends?" Applejack sounded a little nervous. Perhaps she thought I wouldn't take kindly to this idea, but I actually liked it. This way I could find out why Twilight doesn't like me and perhaps fix a few issues with her.
"Well I don't know. There is nothing to really say too Sam." Twilight was looking back to me and Applejack nervously. I knew she was hiding something but what was my question.
"You know Twilight, I think Applejack is right," I had to say something to spark a conversation. "And we should talk for a little while." I stopped and couldn't continue. I knew what I wanted to say to her but her reaction was what I feared. I decided to bite the bullet and go for it. "You know Twilight, why don't you like me?" She paused and stared at me. My heart raced and I was dreading the answer.
"W-Well It's not that I don't like you, I just." She kept pausing trying to figure out what to say. I was already awaiting her answer and prepared for it. "Well I do like you, kind of. It's just that." Twilight sighed and looked back at me. "I'm kind of scared of you." Twilight looked back to Applejack who didn't expect that. Neither did I to be honest, I mean I thought she didn't like me but turns out she was just scared of me? Why would anyone be scared of me? I admit I have been a little strange since I arrived, but in the end of the day who wouldn't be acting all weird when entering a new world.
"Scared of me?" I replied.
"Yeah, I guess so." She nodded. This was all that was wrong?
"Why would you be scared of me?" I needed to know more so I decided to keep going on the subject. "No one else is."
"Yeah I know, but you're not from around here and you are a brand new creature that has come out of nowhere." She looked away and using her magic brought over some notes. "I've been studying you since you arrived and you act like a predator at times." She gulped and passed over the notes. I glanced through them until I stopped at something that seemed pretty interesting to me.
"Sam seems to act normal around Applejack, but I have noticed when he has parted from her he becomes less peaceful and gets a little aggressive." I stopped reading to myself and thought about that note. It felt like it was the truth and I really was acting that way, but I did not want to believe it. I carried on reading some more interesting notes she had written about me. "Sam was always with Applejack more than anypony else. I'm getting a little worried about him now as he acts just too… normal with her, and he does not act this way to anypony else. Perhaps he is planning something. I shall continue to monitor him closely. I stopped again. it really did seem she was scared of me. well more just being careful than actually afraid. I passed her back the notes and she put them back with her magic. "Well. That was interesting." I stared at her and waited for her to reply. After a long awkward silence she finally spoke up.
"Yeah, I'm sorry for hiding so much stuff and writing about you. It's just that you're a complete brand new species to our world and I didn't want to take the chance of you being evil or anything." She forced a laughed and turned back to Applejack. "So are we good now Applejack?" She turned back to me and Applejack repeatedly. For a second it was like she was hiding something else, but I ignored it.
"I guess so Twilight. See that wasn't so hard was it now." Applejack smiled at both of us.
"Y-Yeah, and now I know I'm not hated now." I playfully laughed hoping Twilight would join in, but as it turns out I think I upset her. "Shit" was the first word that appeared in my head. "I didn't mean anything rude I was just joking around see." I apologised as much as I could, but I felt the damage had already been done.
"No it's fine, I understand." Twilight looked really disappointed in herself, and as I turned for Applejacks advice she looked disappointed in me.
"I'm really sorry." My trick to say sorry repeatedly wasn't working as I had hoped.
"No you're right. I was being rude and acting like I hated you for no reason at all." She took a few steps closer to me, and I prepared myself for anything to come. "I should have spoken to you about this issue a while ago when I had my suspicions about you."
"No it really is fine. I was just being a prick is all." Now I really did feel like a total tool. I sighed to myself, and gave her one last look before I wanted to make my leave. I was making the whole situation worse every minute and Applejack wouldn't want me to make things between me and Twilight any more awkward, or worse making her relationship with Twilight messed up.
"I got one last thing that I should have shown you Sam," Twilight turned away and her horn began to glow again. I saw another note approach us and she handed it to me. "This may have more interest to you than anypony I know." Twilight clapped her hooves and waited for my reply to this note she had handed me.
"Dear Princess Celestia, I have received your letter and will carry out my task of monitoring the new creature that arrived. He seems to have taken a liking to Applejack which makes me a little nervous, but she seems to be handling things pretty well. I will inform you again when he opens up to the rest of us, or perhaps leaving him with her maybe a better way to find out more information about his kind. I will take full responsibility for any actions he may cause either being good or bad. Yours faithfully Twilight Sparkle" Well, that was more interesting than the last notes I had received. It was a letter to some Celestia. It's funny how I've been here for a while and I had never heard that name before. I scratched my head and turned to Twilight who prepared for anything. "Well, that was odd."
"Odd?" Twilight looked around nervously and Applejack just sat staring at me.
"It's a letter." I picked the note back up to read that name out loud. "Princess Celestia. Who is that?" Twilight and Applejack look shocked at me. "What?" I was confused more than they were. I really had no idea who this Princess was.
"You don't know who Celestia is?" Twilight tilted her head looking dumb. I shook my head in response and turn to Applejack for some advice.
"Are you sure I haven't ever told you about Celestia Sam?" Applejack sounded as shocked as Twilight. They both couldn't believe that I didn't know her. I was starting to feel embarrassed now as it seemed like this is someone important that I should have known a while ago. "I'm pretty sure I did mention her to you a while ago Sam." Applejack shook her head in disbelieve.
"I've never heard of her. Is that bad?" I asked. They both turned to each other then back to me in sync. This kind of spooked me out a little.
"It isn't bad Sam. It's just surprising is all." Applejack spoke still trying to get over the fact I didn't know this Princess.
"Wait, she knew about me?" I turned to Twilight hoping for more answers.
"Well when I first came into contact with you I told her. You are a mysterious animal or whatever you are." Twilight seemed to be warming up to me now, which was a good thing. Having someone else not think I'm this scary monster felt good all of a sudden.
"Great." I sounded disappointed. Not really sure why maybe just a habit of always being told bad news. "I mean that's cool I guess, but did she tell you what she thought of me?"
"Yes actually." Twilight got up and began searching through piles of notes. "Aha, no not that one, maybe, no not that either." After a few seconds of Twilight searching the place she gave up. "Well I did have a letter of some stuff she said about you, but I can only remember so much." This was interesting to me as now I could hear what this ruler thinks about me. Though it sounds fishy, why would she want to know about me? I understand being a new creature to this realm is kind of strange itself, but every single one of these ponies get interested in me and always fear me at first glance. I shook my head at that though. Perhaps it was all in my head.
"Okay I'm sorry." I spoke out and apologised to her.
"Sorry for what Sam?" Twilight turned her head round, her ears flickered as she seemed interesting in what I was apologising for.
"I believe you and trust you. This princess must have faith in me if she hasn't sent me away to some zoo or anything." Was a curious one I might add. The fact I was the only other talking animal around these ponies, and that they didn't freak out as much as a human would amongst a horse that could speak. Now that would be a sight to see. "Just being allowed to roam free is nice." I was speaking out loud again. I need to stop that.
"What?" Applejack with her confused look was cute. All the ponies were pretty cute in my opinion. It also made me feel good about myself again. Just being around them did, but Applejack made it feel like the best.
"Nothing at all, just saying stuff I shouldn't say Applejack don't you think it is time to leave?" I spoke quickly making it hard for the others to understand what I said. Applejack caught on a few seconds later and nodded to me.
"W-Well I guess so, Ah shoot I completely forgot!" Applejack was angry all of a sudden. I hope it wasn't directed at me. I've only seen Applejack angry once before, and that was a long time ago before this happened, before every day became the same. In all honesty I wished every day for there to be a tomorrow and now finally I got that day.
"What's wrong Applejack," I quickly rushed to her side like a prince would rush to a damsel in distress. "Anything I did wrong?" Her annoyed face changed to a weak smile as she turned to face me, but changed back to disappointment.
"Nothing you have done Sam, don't worry." Applejack turned back to Twilight. "Thanks Twi, I hope you and Sam remain friends and no more pointless hate between each other." Applejack waved and smiled. Twilight did the same. I never hated her. Well I may have really disliked her, but after the events of today I no longer feel the need to dislike her. I had made a new friend and it felt great. It made me feel great again. I wondered what else I could possible achieve this day.
"I'll see you later then?" Twilight continued waving as he made our exit. Applejack stopped while I decided to keep going. I waited outside for them. Applejack took longer than usual just to say goodbye. I waited and Applejack finally came back out looking pretty happy. Whatever those two were talking about seemed to be a good conversion. I was always worrying over stupid things like that.
"So Sam, where shall we go next?" Applejack closed her eyes as she gave me a happy expression. As always it melted my heart and further more I didn't know where to go next.
"Oh, well I guess we can go where you want," And as I struggled to find a place to go I remembered Applejack had forgotten something earlier. "Didn't you need to do something before?" I raised an eyebrow to try sound smart, but being me this didn't pull of so well. Applejack stopped what she was doing began to think.
"That's not very important right now, well it is, but it's nothing you should worry about." Applejack pressed on and I followed. "So any idea yet who we should go see next or-"
"You decide, after all it is your treat remember" I could only fake a smile. Really what I wanted was to go explore on my own, but it seemed Applejack had to always be by my side. She should be at the apple farm doing her job, but she seems to be spending more time on me. She was kind and honest with me all the time. I felt like a burden that I was taking her away from the things she enjoyed, not the things I did.
"Well, I need to go visit Fluttershy about that topic earlier," Applejack headed off towards Fluttershys' cottage. "Are you coming or what Sam?" Applejack turned and gave a single laugh. I was daydreaming about what I could achieve this day since it was a brand new one.
"Oh, yeah sure give me a second." I quickly rushed to her side and we made our way to Fluttershys. "Great, Fluttershy will ask me nothing but questions about my kind again." Don't get me wrong I liked Fluttershy, but she did become quiet annoying after a while.
"What was you daydreaming about?" Applejack didn't face me. She continued walking and spoke to me in her calm voice.
"Stuff," Was the first thing I could come up with. "Just some things that I'd like to do today you know."
"Still plenty of time left to mess about Sam, but I really gotta talk to Fluttershy." Applejack finally turned and stopped. She looked worried at me all of a sudden. "Sam, are you okay?" I didn't know what she meant by that. A second ago she was happy now she looked sad.
"I'm fine, why do you ask?" I got worried quickly, and seeing her upset like that made me unhappy the same way.
"You just look, unhappy," Applejack nudged my leg. "What's up?"
"N-Nothing at all, I'm pretty happy right now." I guess I was daydreaming again and perhaps thinking of other things that may have upset me. Daydreaming is something I do often.
"Are you sure Sam, I've seen that look a few times before." She really did care for me. Having someone from a completely different universe care for you when no one else would was amazing. I truly believe I lucked out on the dice. My feelings for Applejack were strong. I cared for her as a friend and perhaps maybe even more. I loved her as a sibling, but with each passing day and every time she has shown me compassion has finally made me… love her as a soul mate.
"I-I'm really sure I'm good. Now let's go see Fluttershy!" I quickly grabbed Applejack by her hoof and rushed off in the direction of Fluttershys' cottage. I needed to get my head clean of all these sad thoughts. Loving Applejack was great, but in reality I couldn't. When I thought about it would she love me back? I mean maybe, but I had to remember everyday reset and that would mean her feelings for me would. I couldn't face the thought of hearing from her lips that she loved me only to be taken by time and having her have no clue the next day. That would be too painful for me.
"S-Sam, what's all the sudden rush?" I stopped and turned to her once more. She had her normal confuses look which I needed to change again. "Sam, please tell me the truth, and I mean it." She stared into my eyes piercing my soul with her gaze. "Is something bothering you, anything at all?"
"I…" I wanted to tell her. The thing that was bothering me was everything in this world. The fact was that I could no longer live a normal life. I could just tell her now and perhaps the next day she would forget, but being that this day didn't reset was risky. I needed an answer quickly before she would get to suspicious. I knew what I had to do. "Here it is," I sighed and she continued her glare. "The truth is, I just-"
"Tell me Sam, I'm your friend. You can tell me anything, right?" As I knelt down she patted my back. "Come on spit it out, it might help you just to let it all out." I still could not tell her the real reason. It was a secret I needed to keep.
"Well I-it's hard to explain." I couldn't sit still. I needed to drop this discussion and just leave.
"Can you try?" Spoke Applejack with her sad yet soothing voice. I was stuck in between telling her or just running and continue my limitless life tomorrow, that is if I get one. "For me Sam, please tell me." I struggled long and hard. I began fighting every thought of telling her the real reason.
"I just have a horrible stomach ache." I spoke quickly and placed my hand on my stomach and winced. I looked down to the ground faking to be in a bit of pain. Hopefully she would believe me, but then it came to me. Why would I take so long to just say that?
"And what was so hard about saying that?" Applejack smiled.
"She believes me!" "I just didn't want you thinking I was a big softy, you know letting this little belly ache bother me." I chuckled and couldn't believe it. She bought it, and now I felt worse for her. All these lies and she just believes them like nothing. She really is a true friend to me, but what would happen if she found out I've been lying to her for so long.
"Well we can head back if you aren't feeling so well," Applejack scanned the current location. "We aren't far from Fluttershys, but if you want you can head back to the barn." I liked that option.
"Yeah, I'll head back. I don't want to cause a bother to you and her." I turned and began to walk away. I only took a few stops before I heard my name called again.
"Wait Sam!" I turned quickly to see the yellow pegasi shoot straight up to me.
"H-hello Fluttershy." And there she stood. Well sort of, more like hovering. She was right up against me and smiling like crazy. She was so interested in me which kind of spooked me at times.
"You aren't leaving are you?" Her smile left the planet and now she gave me her upset eyes. I could never resist them and quickly found myself giving up and ending up heading back to her cottage. A short while later we were all seated. Fluttershy had made us nice tea. Which in my opinion was pretty disgusting, but I had to lie for that just to cheer her up. If I hurt her feelings I'd suffer the wrath of a lot more ponies then I'd could possible handle.
"So Fluttershy do you think you could babysit Applebloom for me?" Applejack sounded if she was begging as if she had run out of other options. I'd also missed half of the current discussion as I just daydreamed while sipping the horrible tea.
"Sorry Applejack I just can't. I promised Angel I would help him decorate." Fluttershy turned to the stubborn bastard who looked angrily at Applejack. I can see the abusive relationship between them two already. Or maybe I was just imagining things again.
"Shoot, that means no one can help." Applejack spoke sounding rather depressed.
"Oh I'm sorry Applejack. I wish I could help any other way." They both sounded upset in each other.
"Babysitting eh, I wonder." I wondered if I could do it. It might give me a chance to spend some time with Applebloom. After all we did get along rather well. And there it was. For a second I remembered things that happened to me in the past that I thought I had long forgotten. As I sat and daydreamed I saw a few images of me and Applebloom playing. Everyday she would visit me in AJ's barn. I was like some friendly monster living in the family shed. Well that is what it felt like, but what happened to that. What happened to the times where she would visit me? Now all that happens is the day resets and it's always Applejack who visits me to find me crying. I thought it was pretty pathetic in my eyes and maybe hers, but she was always there for me. She always gave me comfort throughout the day and gave me hope that I could live happily again. I smiled randomly in front of both Applejack and Fluttershy.
"You have a nice smile Sam." Fluttershy spoke almost giggling at me.
"Yeah thanks," I blushed a little. "I just remembered something long ago that made me feel happy." I was half right. The truth of that was now I could live that happy life. The day had continued and for once maybe this could be a sign. Instead of me fearing the past, and giving up on the future. I now looked forward to it. I got my future back. I could tell Applejack my feelings, my true feelings for her that I had locked for god knows how long. I've been stuck in this time looping trap for as long as I can remember. It made me forget nearly everything that had happened in the past after I arrived. And again it hit me. How did I arrive here?
"I don't get you Sam. You were sad and upset a second ago now you are all happy?" Applejack was confused, but she was smiling at the same time which made me laugh at her.
"Sorry for making you worry. I think everything is going to be alright again." I nodded to her.
"Again?" Applejack added.
"It's nothing. let's just look onward to the future and about that babysitting. I could do it." I gave her my best smile hoping to impress her that I took notice in her problem. Applejack blinked a few times then started laughing at me. I think I failed at most.
"C'mon now Sam," She slowly stopped laughing while staring at me. "You're serious aren't you?" She turned and faced Fluttershy who shrugged at her. I only nodded in response. "W-well I mean it's a big responsibility you know."
"I think it's a wonderful idea." Fluttershy nodded and came over to me. She sat right next to me and gave me her average adorable stare. "I think you should give him a chance." Fluttershy took my side which surprised even me.
"Ah suppose you could. I mean you and Applebloom have always got on so well." Applejack still thinking knew that this maybe the only way to achieve whatever it is she wanted. "Okay then." Applejack sighed.
"Easier than I thought." I thought to myself. Perhaps I could reopen that connection me and Applebloom had when she was younger. To be honest, ever since she joined that Cutie mark crusaders group she spent less time with me back in the day. It would be nice to catch up on things. Perhaps meet her friends the next day. Those feelings gave me butterflies in my stomach. So much I wanted to do, but so little time.
"So what do you say Sam, you really sure you are up to this?" With one eyebrow raised at me Applejack seemed concerned.
"I got it. It'll be nice to catch up with Applebloom." I nodded while looking forward to this.
"Well then, thanks for everything Fluttershy," Applejack got up and began to walk to the exit. "I think it's time for us to leave. I need to get going soon." Applejack faced me and nodded. I replied with one back and got up. Fluttershy looked a little sad at me, but she always did when we part ways. To me it was a relief. No more of her asking me questions about me and my kind every five minutes. I mean I was okay with it at first, but I am trapped in a repeating world. Well was, but that isn't the point. The point was I had to give the same answers every time for as long as I could possibly remember. It felt mean thinking this way, but I couldn't help it, it got annoying after a while.
"Oh okay see you later." Fluttershy got up and hurried over to the door while Applejack and I made our exit. "See you later Sam?" Fluttershy sounded a little upset.
"Yeah I'll," I paused. I knew I wouldn't see her tomorrow and the way she spoke made me feel guilty of my next reply. "I'll see you tomorrow." As I faced away from her I sighed. "That hurt." I thought to myself. Applejack didn't notice my look as we headed back to her place. Applejack needed go out, but I forgot where, and to be honest I don't think I asked her.
"When we get home I'll need to leave shortly after to pick up granny smith." Applejack politely spoke.
"Ah, I'll wait in the barn until you're finished." I was a little nervous about the whole looking after Applebloom thing. "Where are you off to anyway?"
"Granny smith and Bigmac went off to Manehatten, something about my uncle Orange." Applejack had sadness in her tone of voice. It made me wonder if it was best to drop the issue right now.
We both continued our short journey and made it back to the farm. We didn't speak for the remaining of the time walking back which did have an uneasy feel to it. I felt a little rude for asking about this issue then going silent on her. I mean after all she is the one pony I can trust so much, yet not tell my secret. Maybe I should tell her, after all she won't remember the next day so whatever her reaction is such as her hating me for fooling around will all be lost the following day. Then it hit me. It hit me harder than a bat hitting a baseball. What if I abused that method? I mean a method of doing what I want such as annoying someone or perhaps humiliation and getting away with it the next day. Then another thought came to me. What if I stole something, or hurt or even… No that was where the line would be drawn. I could never abuse that method. This is a curse and right now I'm making it sound like a gift.
"Applejack," We was about to enter the barn when I stopped her. "Thanks for letting me watch over the place."
"No problem, you are like a member of the family here." Applejack smiled at me ever so sweetly. And that smiled melted my heart. The fact now she treated me like a member of the apple family was just an amazing feeling. I smiled and walked with her inside the barn.
"Well then, seems like years since I entered the house." I chuckled.
"What do you mean years?" Applejack became sceptical of me. "You were inside here like two days ago." She shrugged and headed of upstairs. I remembered that I had to think before acting. She doesn't know my secret. Then again what am I worrying about? I can do what I please and the actions I would have done would be lost to time the next day. Well unless this day resets…
"You're a fool Sam." I face palmed myself while shaking my head.
"Samuel?" I looked up at a familiar voice that I have not heard in a long time. To my eyes I see Applebloom and I felt really happy. I felt as I was just being reunited with a long lost friend other years of being apart.
"Oh my, Applebloom how are you!" I sounded way too excited and perhaps already freaked her the fuck out.
"I'm," She paused and gave me a very worried expression. "Great Sam." She wondered down the stairs and stopped at my side. "I know you are looking after me tonight, but I can take care of myself you know!" she ordered at me. I was a little speechless.
"Well," I paused for a moment. I thought long and hard and finally I realised what had happened here, all the memories of us playing together from so long ago, they were just old times and now Applebloom has made new friends. I guess she no longer wanted to be a friend of me. Well maybe I was wrong, but in all honesty that is what it felt like. "I'm sure you can, I just wanted to pitch in for once you know?" I crossed my fingers.
"Pitch in," She questioned me with one eye half closed. "What do you mean?"
"I stay here, you… Applejack looks after me and I thought I could help out around the barn." I was grinding my teeth hoping for her to allow me or even give me permission to look after her for the night. I had no idea on how long Applejack would be gone for so I could make the most of building bridges with Applebloom.
"Well that's pretty kind of you, but I want one thing sorted."
"And that would be?"
"I get to stay up all night!" she smiled. She pulled her innocent looks on me. Being me I failed and gave up instantly.
"Fine sure yeah whatever." I sounded rather rude, but she jumped around with joy. "Meh just roll with it" I thought while shaking my head trying not to laugh at her.
The time passed on and Applejack was at the door ready to make her leave. I was sitting on the coach thinking of ways to get Applebloom and I too connect again and perhaps allow me to meet her friends. You know like joining the group and not being an outcast.
"Hey Sam," I quickly rushed of the coach and ran to her aid in need. "I'm off okay. I don't think I'll be back until tomorrow so I'll see you then okay?" She was worried. I wondered why. Perhaps she thought the idea of me and Applebloom alone was disturbing. I felt a little insulted, but I had to give it to her that leaving your little sister alone with a freakish unknown species was rather weird.
"Yeah we'll be fine. I will look after the place." I really meant it. I sounded a little excited to her as I spoke and she took that pretty well.
"Well okay," She giggled. "Just don't burn the place down while you're messing around with Applebloom okay?"
"Yeah yeah I got it." We waved goodbye and she was off. She left the farm and heading down into Ponyville train station. I knew what I had to do. My mission was to look after Applebloom until she returned.
Time passed on pretty fast. The day quickly became night. I was a little worried for a while as I remained on the coach. I stared at the grandfather clock for pretty much an hour before I reacted.
Applejack had left me in charge of babysitting. Truth is I had no idea what I was doing. Seeing little Applebloom all alone was… interesting. Worst part was being away from Applejack. I needed her by my side, and I felt the madness returning. I don't know if I can… Hold it in.
"So Sam," I heard Applebloom next to me. She had appeared out of nowhere. "Applejack said you were going to babysit me." Applebloom sounded so innocent.
"Oh yes Applebloom. She also said you have to do what you are told." My own voice sounded different. I felt like I was changing somehow. "Well then Applebloom, shall we do something?"
"Um I guess so, but I thought our deal still stood and I really don't think I need babysitting Sam," She looked down on me. How rude of her. "You know ah am a big pony."
"Oh that wasn't nice. B-but if you f-feel that way I-I could just leave." What was happening? I was losing control. I wanted to tell Applebloom to run. I wanted to warn her of what happened to me when I fall to madness.
"Oh sorry Sam ah didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
"N-no that's alright I can leave." I made my way out of the apple family home, but Applebloom stopped me by grabbing my leg and pulling me back inside.
"I'm so sorry Sam, ah didn't mean to hurt your feelings I just thought I could take care of myself." Applebloom sounded cross with herself. Well good, she was mean to me, but being mean like that by mistake was not the cause of my rage. Nor the madness and insanity that began to rise inside my head.
"If you want… I could stay?" I slowly turned to face her. To Appleblooms horror my facial expression had changed. I no longer had the blank expression looking like a mindless husk. Now I had the expression of a madman. I had a huge grin on my face and I was starting to chuckle to myself ever so faintly.
"Um Sam, Are you alright?" Applebloom took a few steps back away from me. I didn't blame her for one second.
"Never better… I-In fact Applebloom, I think it's time for dinner." I walked back inside the house closing the door behind me. Applebloom took more steps back away from me but I didn't care. She looked hungry… What kind of foal sitter would let the child they are caring for go hungry?
"I guess we could eat… ah am a little hungry."
"Great!" I shouted. She jumped back frightened and feeling a little scared. I walked past her into the kitchen to bake an apple pie just for her.
"O-Okay Sam I'll just, leave you to dinner." She sounded more scared than before and slowly made her way upstairs. The time was exactly eight forty three pm. A pie will only take a short while. In the mean time I could play with Applebloom.
"Oh Applebloom!" I shouted upstairs to her. It was an odd ten second silence while I remained at the bottom of the stairs still smiling to myself. I counted with the grandfather clock as the seconds passed by.
"Y-Yeah what is it?" The soft whisper from Applebloom came from upstairs.
"Applebloom would you like to help me bake a pie!?"
"N-No thank you Sam ah think I will just… sit up here a while."
"Oh okay Applebloom. I'll call you again when it's ready!" I sounded like an old woman taking care of a child. Well at the least I felt like one. It didn't help that I was still falling to my darker self. Applebloom needed to get out of this house and being in the same home as a madman wasn't good for one's health. The time passed by smoothly as I began to fall deeper to insanity. There was no controlling it now, and Applebloom was still upstairs being silent. She kept coming across my mind like I wanted to do something to her, but I couldn't figure out why. Perhaps I should go ask her if I can assist her further in anyway. I left the living room with an annoying twitch in my eye. A waited at the bottom of the stairs and listened up.
"Oh hurry up Applejack." A quiet voice crept downstairs and I heard it all.
"Applebloom, are you okay?" I was worried about her, and it was pretty obvious she wanted my help with something. "What was that about Applejack?" What could she mean by that?
"Oh nothing Sam just um, Applejack is," She sounded more scared than before. Something was spooking her out but I wanted to know, and I wanted to help her. "She is nearly here yeah, I can see her outside!" The excitement grew inside me that I could see Applejack again and I rushed outside the house. I searched around for her but I saw nothing in the night and before I could turn around Applebloom closed the door on me.
"How rude…" I said calmly. I needed to get back inside the house… it was my job set by Applejack to foal sit. I didn't want to get in any trouble, and I wanted this day to be one to remember. For once the day didn't restart, no that's not a good reason. I felt another one, another purpose why I wanted to get inside the house again. I felt a little angry at this point. Not at myself, but towards Applebloom. It was cold and dark outside and I wanted to get back inside the nice warm house. "Applebloom!" I hammered the door with my fists in rage. I wanted to get back inside. "This isn't time for jokes." I continued assaulting the door until I came to a stop. My hand was hurting and I knew she wouldn't let me in. I sighed and tried to think of a way in.
A few minutes of making blueprints in my mind with fully detailed layers of the farm I scrapped the idea and headed off into the barn. I needed to break that fucking door down. Anger of a madman had taking over me. It felt really strange. I spotted a rake and knew I could use this to open the door. As I picked it up I quickly stopped.
"Think about this for a second Sam, if this day doesn't reset and we end up smashing the house apart. Applejack will never forgive you."
"Yeah well Applejack can go-"
"Don't say that word. You know never to talk down about her. The one who-"
"Helped me and raised me like a little lamb, fuck off."
"Well it's true, you should try reasoning with Applebloom. After all you did act very creepy against her."
"True, but the time of negotiation is over. Action must be used." I sighed to myself.
"Think for a second. You can't go through with this. You worked so hard to gain a bond with her and now you're going to smash that bond now."
"Well I-"
"Well nothing. You are about to commit a sin that will haunt you forever." I was right. I knew there that breaking into the house and perhaps hurting Applebloom for any reason would leave a scar on me, but I could not help but laugh. I laughed hard and I was pretty sure Applebloom could hear me from inside the house.
"Fuck it!" I rolled with my plan. The plot was set and now it was time to roll. I ran with the rake in hand towards the door. I instantly placed the hooks of the rake between the door hinges and with all my might a pushed against the rake causing the door to break off. Before I went to Applebloom I decided to head into the kitchen. As I thought the pie was perfectly done. "Now that is a nice pie." I clapped to myself admiring it.
"You really are good at that aren't you."
"Yeah well I've been taught how to make them by Pinkie at least a hundred times yesterday."
"I see what you did there." I decided to stop talking to myself and head to Applebloom. She was hiding that was for sure. I had wasted too much time and needed to show her a little thing called respect.
"Applebloom, I know you are in here." I shouted. I began to search the house I passed the grandfather clock again and looked at the time. "Wow I over did it." The time was eleven forty. "What was I doing in the barn?"
"You were spending a lot of time crying to yourself. I tried to warn you, but you didn't listen.
"Funny, I don't remember asking myself to speak to myself." I shook my head and continued my search for the little filly. "Oh Applebloom, I just want to show you my rake."
"It isn't really your rake, you're just… Borrowing as you would say."
"Meh, it's the same thing." I stopped when I heard a thump above me. I slowly turned my head up towards the ceiling. "Checkmate." I rushed towards the stairs and made my way up. I was now troubled with a path to choose. "Left or right?"
"The thump came from the right, but I am trying to stop you so go left."
"Left it is!" I shouted and burst into the first room smashing its door down. "No, come out you little rat."
"Listen, I know you don't get on with me, but listen." I paused. "You have to stop this before you make a mistake, before you do something you will regret."
"I tried that before, but unlike you when Applejack isn't here I don't have to listen to you anymore." I ignored my thoughts and began to assault the second room in front of me. "Let's see what's behind door number two!" I scream and smashed the door. It would be easier to just open them, but when you're insane you just can't be bothered to do things the easy way.
"Please listen to yourself for once. Applejack protected us. She gave us a haven to rest and call home. You need to stop. You just have to stop this and go back to the barn. Let this day end. Let the reset happen and you can forget about all of this.
"Well I was going to do that, but then I remember." I looked towards the final door I needed to break down on the left side of the upstairs of the house. "This day didn't reset. So what makes you think the other will."
Well you'll be fucked that's for one thing. The other thing is why you would even start this if you knew that!"
"You ask too many questions. When it's your turn to be Sam again you can do whatever you like, but remember when Applejack isn't here, Sam isn't either."
"You are Sam, we are. Just listen to your thoughts. Applebloom has done nothing wrong. You spooked her and she is just protecting herself."
"Sorry to be a buzz kill matey, but I did promise to protect her to Applejack."
"And you are protecting her by attempting to… hurt her I suppose."
"This is why you don't get along with yourself." I face palmed myself and entered the last room carefully. "Nope." I left the left side and entered the right. "Play time ends here." I blasted the first room on the right down and I saw something that caught my attention. I was in Applejacks room. I walked inside softly and stared at a picture frame. It was a picture of me and Applejack. "She looks," I looked at my hands with the rake still gripped. "Happy."
"You wouldn't want to disappoint her would you?"
"No, I… I don't, what am I doing?" I dropped the rake and covered my face with my naked hands. "I'm so sorry Applejack, I failed you."
"S-Sam?" That voice. I knew who was behind me. I knew I had her in my reach now.
"Don't do it man, listen to me right now. Just drop the whole act and continue the rest of the time left to make up for what you have done!"
"Sam isn't here anymore." Islowly turned and faced her.
"W-What do you mean by that Sam?" Her sweet and adorably confused expression said it all. She was scared and was panicking. I only smiled at her and did not reply back.
"Please, don't hurt her."
"Sammy, what's wrong?" She hasn't called me that in a long time.
"You called me that when we used to hang, when we played together." I turned around again to look back at the picture of Applejack and I. "Look at me. I was so happy back then."
"What do you mean? You're not happy anymore?"
"Applebloom," I turned back to her. "If I told you why, you would never believe me."
"Go ahead, t-tell me." She came up to me and sat on Applejacks bed. I shrugged and went on the bed with her.
"W-well, you see right now I'm stuck." I didn't know what to say or how to explain my situation.
"Stuck?"
"Kind of, well I mean yeah I am really stuck in say, time." I looked down to her as she stared back nervously. "You see I was cursed. I don't know how or why, but it seems the day reset when I go to sleep. As I mentioned sleep a wave of tiredness hit me. I felt a little drowsy.
"I don't understand."
"See, I'll try to explain another time." I knew that wasn't going to happen. The time here was nearly up. Midnight was just around the corner I knew and every time I would faint the moment the time hit twelve at night. It was scary to be honest. I would fade out of the timeline I am in now and instantly awake yesterday I guess.
"I think time is about up, I'm awfully tired."
"Yeah same, but there is one last thing I've got to do though." I turned to the rake and smiled. I instantly rushed towards it and picked it up. Applebloom quickly jumped out of the bed and ran into the corner. I had her completely trapped. Only seconds to save her as the time was nearly up.
"S-Sammy what are you doing." I took small steps towards her.
"Applebloom, I need a favour." I took smaller and smaller steps towards her as I was about to perform my final move.
"Sam please ah beg you don't do it." She was brought to tears, but it didn't stop me. I knew what I had to do. And I knew it could be the only way to end it all.
"Applebloom," I dropped the rake and kicked it to her. "Do it now!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. "Kill me. Please." I was in tears myself. "I can't take it. Get me out of this hell." Applebloom stopped and stared towards the rake. "Hurry, only a few seconds now, you can do it." She slowly picked the rake up and aimed at my chest. I was preparing myself for an insane amount of pain coming my way. I closed my eyes and got ready bracing myself… Nothing happened. I reopened my eyes to see myself in the barn. It was morning. "No." I got up instantly and looked around. "No please, why?" I spotted the rake, the same one I used just a second ago. "What?" I continued scanning the barn and found to my interest the day may have reset again. "She was so close." I felt depressed. I knew the time had reached midnight before Applebloom could end it all. I felt rather sad knowing I could have left this hell.
"Sam?" Applejacks voice came from behind me. I turned to face her. I felt like crying as I always did.
"I'm so sorry." And of course the water works kicked in. Everyday was the same for me. Crying like a wimp on Applejacks beautiful orange coat. It was sad that I did this every day. My head began to pound as a wild headache appeared. I felt like shit as always. "Sometimes I wish I could escape."
"Escape what?" said Applejack with her confused and sweet expression. She made me feel safe. I was an idiot. An idea hit me. An idea that was bigger than any other that I happened to come up with before. I turned and faced Applejack straight in the eyes.
"Applejack I need your help."
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