Greeting fellow bros!
Story time!
oh I really don't want to get up. How did I do it before! It's so cosy...
"Si! Get your lazy flank out of that bed!" I awoke unpleasantly I remember now. RD had something ready for me. Doesn't mean I have to like getting out of bed though.
Curiosity and excitement filled me. What could it be? I pull my 'lazy flank' out of bed and follow her downstairs.
Entering the kitchen I note it's 11:00pm. And she's got two hay sandwiches prepared. She sees my puzzled face and grins " trust me, it's best you get something down you before we go." I don't have a clue what she plans to do. At this hour? I do as she says as she seems knowledgeable on the unknown topic.
After a flurry of excited eating from the both of us, we exit her cloudhouse and fly towards the town. Where the buck are we going?
We land in front of a large square building in the middle of town. A line goes right down the road and loud music fills the air. I get what we're doing now. And I don't like it one bit. "Oh, lighten up!" She yells over the music.
Rainbow Dash seems to be a frequent customer as she steps towards the large pony. I follow her closely, sizing the bouncer up. Judging from posture he is really just for show revealing too much underside to be disciplined. He pulls back and allows us to pass. Much to the protest of the waiting ponies. I smirk, it's great being able to cut queues. Makes you feel important.
We enter the building to find a large bar and dance floor. Shit, I'm a terrible dancer. For all my balance and posture whilst fighting. It just abandons me In my time of need. I think back to the other events I've experienced. Not pleasant thoughts.
As well as the polished section of flooring, was a large door and stage. The door leading into the back-stage areas. Rainbow Dash was making her way towards the stage. I attempted to follow, suddenly the press of ponies was too much. I felt my heartbeat quicken as I frantically searched for escape. But there were too many ponies and suddenly there wasn't a floor...
"Hey dude y'alright?" I groaned. I felt like I'd been trampled. Which I probably had. I opened my eyes to see a large set of red orbs. That quickly backed of. "Wohow! I thought I got it bad. But your eyes are freaky as fuck!"
"Vinyl!" Came a sharp voice to the left of my vision.
"Are you ok Si?" Said RD coming into view. "Y-yeah I'm fine... just panicked I think. I've never been in such a large crowd of ponies before!"
"Arnt you gonna introduce us Rainbow?" Said a white unicorn with neon blue hair. "Yeah, I'm getting there! Just had to deal with the fainting thing. Anyway, this is Vinyl Scratch. And this is Octavia." A grey mare came into view smiling lightly.
"Nice to meet you" she said
"Hey! Stop ogling my girl!" Shouted vinyl. Octavia rolled her eyes. But wait... isn't vinyl a mare? I haven't heard of this! Then again I'm not up to scratch with such things. "Aren't you both mares though?" I asked curiously.
This seemed to set off Vinyl again. Wow this girl was touchy. "Hey! You got a problem with that." Stepping forward threateningly. Not scaring me In the slightest. Sensing the danger RD stepped in "bad idea Vinyl! And no Si doesn't have a problem. I don't think he's ever heard of that." How attentive of her. I guess she understood me better than I thought. Maybe she's not all speed.
Vinyl stared suspiciously at me. I detect we got off on the wrong hoof. "I put out my hoof and we grudgingly shook. "The names Silent Night. But just Si for short. And RD was right, I didn't realise two mares were a thing..." this was really awkward now but she and Octavia didn't seem too phased. "Its ok. We get it a lot." I nodded sympathetically. I can understand unwanted attention.
"So, I bet you get some pretty bad attention with those eyes." Noted Vinyl. She was very straightforward. I can understand why she and RD were friends. "Well, yeah sometimes." I said evasivly, I know they're RD's friends and all but that doesn't mean I have to explain my life story to them. Rainbow Dash saves me from further scrutiny by saying "say Vinyl, don't you need to change the music over or whatever?"
Instantly distracted at the chance to brag (defiantly an RD like personality) "nah, it's all pre recorded. Usually I'm just up there for the good looks." Yep. Cocky and overly self confident. These two have a lot in common.
Her attention returned to me again however. "So, your a bit clostraphobic? This should sort you out." She levitates a small glass towards me, filled with a rainbow coloured drink. (Or just spectra, the effect was the same) I swiftly downed it and learnt why it's unwise just to drink whatever's put in front of you. My throat burned and so did my stomach, my eyes watered. The fuzzy feeling and warmth didn't leave me afterwards though. Everything seemed slower than before as well.
"Wow, you really can't handle your booze can you?" It took a great effort to focus on what she was saying.
"Go on RD, get your coltfriend back out there!" Coltfriend? Probably just imagining things...
I was led back into the controlled chaos of the club. RD led me over to the bar. I felt content to follow her. I couldn't really think of anything else to do...
"I think you should have another drink" she grinned as she slid another glass of rainbows towards me. I tried to grasp it but found it wasn't there. She placed it in my hoof. And I drained it. It didn't burn as much and the warm feeling intensified. I grinned at her. Such beautiful eyes.
The music switched to a low beat with some other stuff. Whatever. I stood up, or tried to but fell back on my rump. RD was laughing at something. I giggled in a weird way and giggled more because of it. Wow this was weird... I followed RD onto the dance floor where RD started doing some amazing moves. I stood there stupidly, watching. She came out of a muzzle spin and offered a hoof out. I took a swipe at it but missed. That was funny. I tried again and got it. She spun me round quickly... I'm not usually the vomiting type... but this was really fast! She practically threw me into the air. I did a roley-poly in mid air before falling back down. By this point I was giggling like maniac. Everything was so funny! Don't ask me why. It just was.
After so much longer RD said grudgingly "Ok Si, I think we need to get you home." Wow her two heads were funny. I spread my wings to fly, but she tackled me before I could " oh no Si, we're walking there. You can't fly and I can't carry you that far. I pouted. I don't like walking. However she was walking away and I needed to follow. Also I had a few questions as well. "H-hey... rain-ow...?"
She giggled cutely "yes Si?"
I frowned. The words wouldn't come out. "I... was w-wonderng, w-hy your w-ings went all f-funny t-hat time" *ping*
I giggled "y-yeah like that..." her two heads were fighting with her four wings. Eventually they got down and she supported my body again. Her two heads were... what was it again? Gushing? Tushing? Going red anyway.
"Don't worry Si, it's nothing." I felt bad, she seemed sad... "awww- s'alkay RD I-If it helps you ma-ke me fell nisssse." I giggled. Nisssse was funny. It's nice brain... silly brain.
"What kind of feel?" She was asking curiously. But talking was boring me. So I just hugged her as she continued to walk us home.
I woke at the foot of her cloudhouse. Such an odd building with its two sets of connected things. "Ok Si, just flap your wings but let me do the flying. She hoisted me onto her shoulders, tickling my underbelly. I giggled faintly. So tired.
We got to the entrance of the house and she carried me on her back into her room. I was to tired to complain. And I don't think I want to anyway. Something from within wanted something to happen here... I snuggled up to RD and was asleep within seconds. That was fun. I felt nice with Rainbow Dash's warm fur in my face.
What. The buck. Happened? AND WHY AM A PRACTICALY SPOONING RAINBOW DASH? Oh God! Did something happen? Now oblivious to the pounding headache panic filled me. This would ruin us, she'd never forgive me. I had to run, right now. She's waking up! I bolted for the door.
"Si?" Came RD's tired voice. Any second now she'd remember something. I'm sooooo doomed! I need a place to hide... twilight would understand... I hope. I shot off towards the tree house. Barley making it to a cloud before the rainbow streak of doom was fired from the cloudhouse of sins. I could avoid her for now. But eventually I'd have to face her. I hope I have twilight on my side for that. The alicorns powers may be just enough to protect me from a hurricane. Maybe.
After half an hour of diving and dodging (to avoid one pony you have to avoid all ponies) I made it to twilights safe haven. I dived through the door in a panic.
"There you are!" If I was panicking before, I was catatonic now. Here is my doom. I'd like to have said I had a good life... but it doesn't seem complete to me.
"So, what are you running around for? You should be sleeping that hangover off!" A mare called Vinyle scratch entered my mind. Ok. Went clubbing. Great. But what happened after that? Please just be me! Then again I'm going to look like a complete foal here.
"W-well I woke up next to you in an... odd pose. I guess I assumed the... worst?" Relief flooded me as I saw Rainbow Dash was on the floor. Twilight was smirking as well. But she had that calculating eye. Please no... I started backing towards the door. Don't startle her. She'll charge if you do...
"Just a sec Si." Shit! Guess it's really time to meet the great pony in the sky then!
"Do you really feel that insecure about the topic?" I squirmed uncontrollably. I really don't want to talk about this.
Reading my thoughts (in a metaphorical way) twilight bore down on me "Si, today's society deals with this sort of thing on a regular basis." No. This isn't going where I think it's going. Please don't be going where I think it's going!
"I think that you and I should have a talk" nooooooo! I dive for the door but RD tackles me. She's smiling evily "now Si, I think this is rather important if you want to be part of normal society." She was really putting up a fight! I let a string of (rather obscene) curses fly. She just smiled down at me. Twilight was moving in. Levitating me onto a large couch I slumped on it. Defeated.
It lasted for ages. There was too much I didn't want to hear. I just sat there staring into the unpleasant truth. I... I.
"Si!" RD being the un-thoughtful one. I just need to process...
"Wow. I have to study this! I've never seen such a meditative state of shock... I theorize it's his way of picking up information. He's perceptive, like you Rainbow.
"Yeah... but I wouldn't get the town to act out this particular lesson!" They laughed for ages. I needed food. Focus on the food. I got up and entered twilights kitchen. "This is really interesting! He's still in shock, but he's going about his day like normal." Chew, swallow... oh God swallowing! I shuddered.
"Hey Silent! Snap out of it buddy!" Rainbow Dash... I still had to prank her... that was ages ago. Ah well, still a time for everything. An idea started forming. Perhaps over the top. Fuck it. After this they both deserved it.
I noted quickly that the sun was still low. Long shadows, good. I shot Into the rafters.
"Si! My house isn't a jungle gym!" I smiled. This was going to be fun. I started the routine of moving in and out, up and down. Around the pair (locking the door as it went)
"Oh... girls..." I went for the darkest chuckle I had. "This enlightening discussion has given me so many things to... try!" I could see Twilight shivering. "Si! This isn't you-ahhh!" Her screech was hilarious. All I did was tug her tail.
"Si! I'm gonna beat the flank out of-*ping*" I was killing myself trying not to laugh. I'd brushed her flank with my tail as I flew past. Wingboner! Wow RD was sensitive.
To end it I dove straight at them yelling "you are mine!" Priceless. The two of them in the corner. So easy to hurt-no! Not you again.
I stopped up short and keeled over laughing. "Y-your faces!..." I realised they were standing over me. Glaring. I gulped.
They fell about laughing as well. Thank celestia. Two angry mares wouldn't be good for my health.
"But anyway Si, I think your better off now." I nodded grudgingly. For all of the pain it wasn't the forbidden subject it had been.
Me and Rainbow Dash took our leave flying back to her cloudhouse. "So, Si... you were just awkward about the subject, what if we had done... something.
My wings snapped upwards at the thought. When I got back up to altitude she was laughing her head off. She set her gaze on me though. "But still Si." Despite the recent discussion I still cowered at her directness. "Well... I don't think I'd... like to, not because of you..." I added hastily. She nodded. We didn't speak for the rest of the flight. Which was fine by me.
The headache that had seemingly left me, returned with a vengeance. Rainbow Dash sorted me out and by the evening I was perfectly fine again.
I bid farewell to RD (who gave me a hug. What's with the touchy feely Dash?) I left in search of Scootaloos house.
It took me about 30 minutes , would've been sooner but a fog had set in and I missed it a few times. Eventually though I found the window to her room and tapped it lightly. I don't know if I should be taking her away without her parents knowledge. But I guess if she says it's fine.
"Hey scoot!" She looked excited. "Hey Si! I've been working on what you told me, and applebloom and sweetie belle haven't been seeing me at all!" It's a start, but there are situations she isn't ready for, it's all well and good if you have obstacles. But sometimes the shadows are all you need and have.
"Anyway let's be going shall we?" I glided down to the floor. Scootaloo didn't follow. Looking up she seemed saddened. Shit, forgot she couldn't fly. Grabbing her in my teeth as I flew back up I glided down to the ground.
"Hey it's ok scoot, just because you can't fly now doesn't mean you won't. Those wings are there for a reason!" That was a pretty good pep talk for me. And she was smiling as we made our way to the school house. Although the night was young, it was dark and the mist was thick. I heard guards up ahead. I still had some payback to do.
"Wait here Scootaloo. You might learn something from this."
Moving into the shadows I observed my prey. They had a fire holder next to them. This was good, anypony with any knowledge of stealth should know light just blinds you of your surroundings. It's easy to take advantage. This meant I could close the gap between the ally I was currently in and the 5 ponies with ease.
I ducked behind the plume of fire and considered a fitting punishment. It was then that I realised they were earth ponies. Perfect. They were on shift for another three hours and couldn't leave their post. So they wouldn't be able to get another fire holder.
With a swift wing beat, darkness rushed to fill the now extinguished light and the guards gave mutters of annoyance. While their eyes were adjusting I grabbed the metal cylinder and lifted it onto a nearby building. Angling back around to a grinning Scootaloo, I heard the yells of indignation as the guard ponies realised their fire holder was gone. Serves them right for being twats.
"Anyway Scoot, shall we continue." I smiled at the eagerness and excitement she showed.
Reaching our usual place she showed me her technique. And although I could follow her, any unaware pony, or possibly aware pony wouldn't see her. I stomped my hooves in approval and she beamed. "Well scoot, you've got enough right that you can remain undetected. Now, I'm going to show you techniques on avoiding a watchful pony. The tricks to leave everything undisturbed. I imagine myself as a shadow, separate from solid mass. This helps me to leave things undisturbed. Another thing to keep in mind is patience. Watch." I dived into a nearby Bush and set about moving without disturbing it. Bushes were probably the hardest and even I could only crawl through one.
"Did you notice the Bush moving at all?" She grinned and nodded. I stood there thinking, where did I mess up? Before she laughed and realised I hadn't made a mistake. I grinned as she calmed down.
It took half an hour teaching her the steps and then I watched for another half hour as she attempted to sneak up on me. Through years of practice I'd homed my natural senses to perfection. I'd used my hearing already, for example overhearing Rarity and AJ's plot. Speaking of which it was probably time for a catch up, It had been half a year since I'd seen them.
On the walk back (passing the now cold and grumpy guards) I felt like I should know a little more about Scootaloos parents. Something felt wrong.
"Scootaloo... can I meet your parents?" She stopped abruptly. After a few seconds she continued on giving me an ice cold shoulder. "I think I can walk the rest of the way. Thanks Si. See you around.
For the rest of the uneventful night I wondered why she was so reluctant for me to meet her parents. I guess modern society was really anti-family. But why the cold shoulder?
Returning to RD's house I slumped on my bed. Grateful for it's warm hug. As sleep took me I realised I'd have to wake in the day to meet the rest of my friends.
It was Rainbow who roused me from my sleep saying the girls were going on one of their pet walks, tank the turtle was buzzing next to her head. He was pretty adorable. I accepted her offer of accompanying her as I wanted to meet the rest of them anyway it seemed like the perfect opportunity.
Me and RD made our way to the meeting place, landing just short to walk the rest of the way. I heard heated argument as we crested the hill. "I don't care what you say Twilight, I knew he was a ruffian all along!"
Que the drama, I groaned. How had I deep down known Rarity was going to take this oppertunity to find the worst in me? Canterlot to the core.
I smiled as Rainbow Dash and I trotted towards the small group. I could at least try to be nice. This failed quickly as a dog broke free and charged. Some of the big cities employed dogs in their guard, so I knew a few methods. But I didn't want to knock my 'friends' dog out. So I settled with flying out of its range.
She? I think, Sat there and growled. Quashing the childish urge to blow a raspberry at her, I settled with folding my arms in a superior manor. "Winoa! Back!" AJ shouted. I landed again as Winoa retreated.
"So, how are you all?" I hoped a light hearted greeting would break the ice... apparently not. Appart from Twilight and Rainbow, they were gazing at me with a wide variety of emotions from the outward hatred of Rarity. To the catatonic, paralysed Fluttershy who was regarding me with terror worthy of a hydra. Ok... So I expected Rarity, but the others? Then again I don't really have an excuse. I just hope I can re-earn their trust.
"Ok I'm just going to say that I understand your emotions and mistrust. So I'm not going to apologise as its wasted on mares who won't believe it. I hope I can earn your friendship again."
Pinkie was in my face. I forgot she did that. "Oh silly! I forgive you, you gave me another chance! Besides I wouldn't want to upset you and neither do the others... Right!" She turned to the others. Not that easy pinkie.
"Speak fer yurself." AJ huffed. "I second that" Rarity sniffed "*squeak*"
I nodded. Hurt at the rejection. Then again I can understand. Took off back to Rainbow Dash's cloudhouse trying to leave the hurt on the ground with the friends I once had. Rainbow tried to follow but I told her I was fine and she and tank should enjoy their morning outing. This didn't stop her looking like she was going to grill the others. God I hope fluttershy can cope, she'd be blown apart by a breeze that one.
As I approached the house I groaned and prepared for another argument. The determined looking spitfire was grinning from ear to ear. Unsettled by this as I was I wasn't performing for her. Crowds really didn't settle with me.
"The answers still no." Cutting to the chase. I was tired after all. "Oh hey Si. I think your mind will change. You see, we really need an extra, one shot appearance. Something big! And you can deliver. So I need you to do this."
What did she think I was? Some handypony who'd answer her beck and call? I was about to answer before she revealed her hoof. Literally.
"See, I was just here to drop a letter of." Showing me the Palm of her hoof. "You know what this is?" This didn't bode well. I shook my head. "This is a letter of dismissal to the Pegasus Rainbow Dash from the wonderbolts effective immediately." In my anger I pinned her against the pillar next to the door. She was still grinning. "I really want to snap your neck..."
She just laughed and patted the hoof I was pinning her with. "Si, we both know you wouldn't. But back to business. This letter leaves with your agreement. What will RD do when she finds out you ruined her career? Then again judging by your reaction your not going to let that happen. I promise you though. I won't use this against you ever again." I sighed and released her.
"The events the summer Sun festival. Anything you need?" I relented and decided to pull out my night routine. Defiantly a good one. Especially since Luna would be attending
"I guess the costumes there on the day... and I need a veil cloud. One that blocks most of the light." She nodded and made to leave but paused. "I hope this doesn't change anything." I consider. No matter how much I think she's just doing her job and all. No. Defiantly changes a lot. I simply turn away from her and enter the cloudhouse. Time for sleep. No matter how worried and angry and scared I am. I'm also tired.
I thought the blackmail part at the end was a spark of genius there right?
Bit of a stupid chapter at the beginning but fuck it. I'm in a stupid mood.
Anyway more chapters to come, with me being on holiday they should come faster.
But I'm lazy and do music and drawings as well so I juggle a lot of my time.
Anyway see you next time!
BROHOOF!