Hi! Hyena King here! This chapter is going to show why Twilight was absent during the last chapter. So, without further ado, here's chapter 14!
The trio continued on their path after they deducted that Mz Ruby was hidden in a large skull temple. And watching them the whole time was a fuming Twilight, looking over Bentley's shoulder as they continued on the quest. The argument she had with Thunder and Lightning was still fresh in her mind.
(Several hours earlier.)
"What do you mean, I have to stay in the van!?"
The group was currently heading to Haiti, towards the last known location of Mz Ruby. Thunder and Lightning were talking to Twilight in the back of the van, to get at least an illusion of privacy.
"I can be a big help to this mission, you know that!" Twilight continued, loud enough so that everybody else could hear.
"Yes, we know that." Lightning said, a soothing tone in his voice. "But we feel that you'd be more useful in here where it's safe."
"Oh, not this again! Look, you don't have to protect me-"
"We know." Thunder said, cutting Twilight off. "But this isn't exactly like Equestria you know. There are things in this place that could get you hurt."
"Oh what, a giant raccoon you mean?"
A cough suddenly drew there attention to the front. "Right here." Sly reminded them, a little peeved at what Twilight said.
"Look," Thunder continued. "I know you want to help, but we,ve been here longer then you, and we have a better handle on this. Look, just do this one thing. Once you see what we're up against, then you can join us on further missions, because you'll know how to operate in this world. OK?"
Twilight sighed. "Fine, but just this once."
"Thank you." the pegasi said, sighing with relief.
(Right now)
A scream suddenly brought Twilight out of her thoughts. She looked to the screen and saw something shocking.
The trio were currently being chased by a giant snake. Lightning and Sly quickly moved forward, but Thunder just stood there, like a deer caught in the headlights.
"Snake." Thunder almost squeaked, shivers going across his spine.
"Thunder, get out of there!" Sly cried, trying to motivate Thunder into action. Lightning, however, simply grabbed onto Thunder and dragged him behind him. The trio quickly made their way to a high platform, out of reach of the fierce reptile. After that, they quickly caught their breath, then Sly asked.
"Thunder, are you scared of snakes?"
Thunder, a lot less prideful then his brother, nodded. "I found one on a path I was taking, once." He said, wanting to get this off his chest. "It was the scariest thing I,ve ever seen then or since. The worst part are the eyes." Thunder shivered once more. Sly only nodded once.
Then they grabbed the key and continued on the mission.
There you have it. Don't worry, Twilight well get her chance on the coming chapter. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. R&R please!