Trapped from Tomorrow
Chapter 3
The Big Bad Wolf.
I couldn't speak. Applejack out of nowhere has forgotten me. Could this be more tricks or just everything changing because of my actions again? I quickly got up and attempted to peacefully calm Applejack down.
"Listen I know this will sound strange, but-"
"You can talk!?" Applejack interrupted. I could only sigh as this was going nowhere already.
"Yes and I need to you calm down for me." I held my hands out hoping she would stop shouting.
"What are you?" Applejack was still nervous, but I didn't blame her, this was starting to look like the time I first arrived. In a way it was rather amusing, but I quickly had to get out of here and continue with a task I was instructed to perform when the time did reset.
"Who I am isn't important right now Applejack, just listen." I slowly approached her, but she too stepped back as well.
"You have ten seconds to explain what you are and what you are doing here!" Applejack gulped while she blocked the only route out of the barn. I knew what I had to do to get her to calm down now.
"My name is Sam, I'm from the future." I crossed my fingers knowing this is the closest I would get to fully explaining.
"Future, I don't believe you!"
"You have a sister and a brother and you are the element of honesty out of six total elements." I remained still trying not to make sudden movements.
"How could you know that? Are you spying on me?"
"No, just listen I need to get out of here quickly and I need your help once again." I sighed knowing it was a lost battle.
"What do you mean once again?" She asked. If I explained the whole situation I was in she would never believe me.
Instead of attempting to explain there were only a few options I could take at this point. It seemed Applejack has no memory of me, but that is one thing I can't get my head round so I decided to take another approach at this.
"If you move out of my way, I'll be gone and you'll never hear from me again." It hurt saying it, but this might be my only way to get away safely without any of us doing something stupid. This very moment I didn't feel right, almost as if I was needed somewhere else.
To my surprise she moved out of the way. I was a little shocked at first as this was new. The Applejack I knew would never be so… willing?
"Just leave." Applejack sounded incredibly upset. I didn't know why, but she had a tear in her eye.
"Are you alright?" I was confused to hell right now.
"I'm fine, just go before I get Bigmac." She ordered. I had to obey as Bigmac did scare me sometimes. Not to try and sound like a wimp, but he was large and one kick would most likely kill me.
"Thanks I guess?" I slowly moved out the barn giving her one last look before I left. She seemed like she was about to break down in tears. Instead of questioning her I decided to make my leave.
While I slowly walked down the road, sudden thoughts came across my mind. The fact that Applejack didn't remember made me think perhaps that was because I didn't spend much time with her.
Another thought was that perhaps Twilight would know who I am still. This thought grew on me fast and I quickly hastened my speed almost running. The thought of perhaps Twilight remembering me was too good to be true, but I have to find out.
While I ran down the road and into Ponyville many of the ponies hid from me. It was much worse than before. This time they ran away behind buildings to avoid me unlike last time where they would just stare.
It made me think that perhaps everyone had forgotten me. That would mean Twilight would have as well. That pain was hurting me more than ever before. The fact that Twilight, the one who I told I love just a few moments ago may now have no clue who I am.
"Hey can I tell you something really quickly?"
"W-what?" I slowed back down to walking again.
"I was thinking and- Are you crying?"
"Just something in my eye, go on." I wiped a tear from my eye. I knew the real reason why I was crying then, but I was just too stubborn to admit it.
"Yeah well I was thinking about what Celestia told you."
"And what about it?"
"You think she knows a little more than she said. I mean she knew what to do the moment we told her. Perhaps she needs to have a little… Talk with."
"Let me guess, you want to do the talking?" I quickly grew angry at myself. "I'm never letting you out again, after what you tried to do to Applebloom."
"Grow up will you, I did what was best. I knew she could stop this all for you and she nearly did."
"By killing myself?" I shouted a little too loud and a few ponies jump and ran away.
"The actions I do are based on what you are thinking. I just make them more interesting is all."
"I don't care. You are never hurting anyone again." I approached Twilights house. The anger dulled down as I thought of the time we spent together. It was a memory I will keep forever.
I waltzed up to the door and struggled to knock. I was shaking at the fact of hearing from Twilight how she wouldn't know who I am. I gulped and bit the bullet and knocked while I closed my eyes hoping for her not to answer.
"H-Hello?" I heard a soft voice through the door. Twilight didn't open it, but her voice sounded upset in something.
"Twilight, is that you?"
"Y-yeah, who is this?" And there it was the words I hoped she wouldn't say. I sighed in defeat already, but I needed to talk with her. There were things I needed to hear before I would set out to Canterlot and get some real answers.
"It's me, Sam?" I bit my lip and prepared to walk away. As I turned I heard the door now behind me open. Quickly turning around I saw the one person I hoped to see again.
"Sam, I don't know a Sa-"Twilight looked at me and instantly went silent. My appearance was new to her again and I already knew she didn't remember me.
"Have we met?" Twilight raised an eyebrow. She was thinking about me that was for sure. But what about me was she thinking about?
"We met a long time ago." It was the only thing I could come up with without sounding like a fool. It also hurt me deep down.
"Funny, it's like I've seen you before, but I know I haven't." Twilight shrugged. I was now slightly happy that maybe, just maybe she remembered me.
"W-What do you mean?"
"I can't explain it, but looking at you I just feel..." She spoke with a confused expression. I was actually pretty pleased with myself for coming here. It was like what happened yesterday was a dream to her. Maybe this could still work.
"Feel what?" I was desperate for the answer. If she felt happy then she remembered me, but if she felt upset then perhaps that is also a good sign?
"Happy, but I feel like crying for no reason."
"You're appearance is scaring everyone again, seriously man think of the children!"
"Well, I guess I just have one of them faces." I laughed nervously and shrugged. I already looked like a clown. I just hoped her next reaction wouldn't be too rough on me.
"It's not that, it's like I've known you for a long time and you finally returned." She grew sheepish and came up to me for a closer inspection. I was thrilled that there was hope still, but a little disappointed it was like this.
"M-Maybe it's just a random feeling?" I needed to get her to stop. Even though she may know me it hurt me inside badly that she had forgotten me.
"Perhaps, by the way what are you?" She trotted around me and back to her original spot at the door. "I've never seen an animal or whatever you are like you."
"I'm a Hu-
"Human right?" Twilight and I remained silent for a second. She shook her head and looked back at me. "Sorry, I don't know what happened there."
"Me neither." I shrugged again. Twilight gave me a weak smile then remained silent again.
"So, can I help you in anyway?"
"Oh yeah I forget about that, I need you to send me to Celestia." I smile at her hoping she would get this done out of the way. I know I sounded a little cruel, but being with Twilight at this very moment was hurting me more and more. I just wanted to get away from this pain.
"How do you know about Celestia and what do you mean send you to her."
"Oh, the princess and I go back a long way you know, you also have a spell that can teleport us there." I chuckled nervously and remained waiting looking like a bigger fool than before.
"I don't think I do, sorry." Twilight turned round and looked towards her books. They were in the same order as I last saw yesterday. This made it easy for me to point out the book she used last time.
"It's that one right there!" I pointed at the exact same book. Twilight followed me fingers direction and brought the book over. With her magic she flicked through the pages and reached the end.
"There's nothing in here about teleporting, sorry." Twilight closed the book and placed it back.
"That can't be right." I wondered why it wasn't there. "Well thanks anyway I guess." I decided to make my leave now. There was no hope of getting to Canterlot here so perhaps I should try a different way.
I waved goodbye and made off towards the Everfree forest. If I couldn't teleport to Canterlot like last time at least I should try walking there. I heard rumours about the forest being dangerous, but that was a chance I needed to take.
I could see the entrance to the forest near Fluttershys cottage. If she didn't remember me then maybe she would be scared of me. Whatever it was perhaps I could use her help to get me through the forest.
My plan was now set to get Fluttershy to take me through the forest. It will be hard, but I should be able to pull it off. I came close to her cottage and stopped. I needed a way to get her to talk to me or something without her fearing me.
The longer I thought about a plan the more my head hurt. I decided the best way to approach this would be to just talk to Fluttershy flat out. I am a mysterious creature to them and as I can recall from my earliest memories of us together she was completely fascinated with me.
I took my time walking to her door, almost tip toeing. I heard multiple voices inside the cottage which throw me off a little. The feeling to stop and run away and attempt to get to Canterlot on my own was looking better than suffering the wrath of multiple screaming ponies at a creature like me.
"Just do it already, what's the worst that can happen?"
"Well for one thing is they'll all get scared and run or maybe attempt to fight me I don't know." I scratched my head and hesitated more.
"Yeah you got a point there. Everyone is scared of your face, but in all seriousness just get it over with so you can die in the forest in your failed attempt to reach Canterlot."
"This one is going to bite me in the ass later." I took a deep breath and knocked on her front door pretty loudly. The chatter inside stopped suddenly which made me feel ten times worse.
"H-Hello?" A tiny soft voice appeared from behind the door. It was Fluttershy for sure and I needed to act cool in a way to get her to come out. I thought for a while and got an idea that might work.
"I-I'm an injured animal that needs some h-help." What happened next was a complete surprise. Fluttershy burst through the door looking worried sick. She stopped right next to me when she realised how big I was compared to her.
"Oh my." Her graceful voice went again. She blinked twice then slowly moved back into her house.
"I..." She squeaked before I could continue and closed the door on me. It was already clear she would do so. I needed another way of getting her to help me. I could hear the multiple voices again, but one of them sounded familiar.
"Oh look who's here too." It was Applebloom for sure, but there were other younger voices with her. I thought about it for a while and it could be her new friends. Now I was interested and wanted Fluttershy to let me in for a while.
This meant I could finally meet the pair that took Appleblooms friendship towards me away. I sounded a little angry towards the pair, but my feelings are for myself to hold on to. They are the reason I have survived this long in this nightmare.
With a powerful clenched fist I knocked on the door pretty hard. It felt as if I could have broken it with a few more hits like that. Now I had a sore hand and still no answer on the door. This plan had failed before it even started.
I made my leave and prepared my last hope thought anything could happen inside the forest as I was warned by Applejack long ago. Suddenly I found myself unable to move. The more I tried the more a pain began to arise within my head. That cursed headache was back and at a horrible timing.
I fell to my knees in sudden pain as it got worse than before. It seemed everyday this headache was getting worse and I wondered if the headaches are connected to the time loop. Perhaps they are a sign of somewhat, telling me I'm doing something wrong?
Whatever it was I couldn't move. I was paralyzed and I felt myself losing sight quickly. It was less of a headache and more of a powerful electric shock running through my body. I let out a scream of pain before finally being knocked out.
"Look. It's awake… Shhh!" I heard voices coming from all around me. Most of them sounded like they were from children, but one was older and softer?
I slowly opened my eyes and straight in front of my face were three fillies. They instantly backed away to Fluttershy who was already hiding.
"Girls, don't go near it until I know it's safe!" She commanded. I'd never thought of hearing Fluttershy speak like that.
"W-What happened?" I slowly got up and looked around. It was clear I was in Fluttershys cottage, but how did I get in here?
"Excuse me, but you're not going to hurt us are you?" Fluttershy nervously spoke.
"I-I Won't." I rubbed my head to make sure the headache was gone. "How did I get in here?"
"We all helped lifted you!" The three fillies said in sync. Pretty weird sight at first, but I'm sure they are used to that.
"I heard you cry out in pain and I can't just let something like that happen… you know?" Fluttershy gave me adorable looks which as always melted my heart and now there were three adorable fillies I don't think I'll last long before I catch diabetes.
"I…" I shook my head trying to clear all of them thoughts. "I need to get to Canterlot, to the princess."
"I bet he's an undercover agent who's going to tell the Princess some news on spy stuff, right?" The little orange filly spoke out. I chuckled I'll admit as the three broke out into an argument of why I wanted to see Celestia.
"No he's an assassin who's pretending to help the princess aren't you!" the white one shouted. Her voice cracked during her speech which sounded adorable. I could only shake my head as they continued.
I got up which instantly made the three go silent and as I walked towards Fluttershy they grouped up like a herd or something.
"Can you help me Fluttershy?" I had no idea why I would ask that after what I did before. I nearly broke her door down and scared the crap out of her. Then again kindness is what she is best at and maybe just maybe she could help me after all.
"What do you want sir?" Fluttershy asked so nervously and softly, it was almost cruel of me to ask for her to guide me through the forest, but I needed her help more than before.
"Can you guide me through the forest?" I nervously awaited her response. I could tell she was thinking about it as she turned and faced the window towards the forest.
"But the forest is dangerous and scary. We couldn't make it by walking." Fluttershy squeaked again.
"We'll do it. Yeah!" The three young fillies added. I admired their courage, but too much courage is pretty much a flaw in my eyes.
"No you can't, it's dark and scary and monsters of all sorts live in there!" Fluttershy ordered again. She was very assertive and I wondered where she could have possibly gained this from. It wasn't every day I saw her giving out orders.
I needed to come up with another plan. All these plans I had kept failing one after another and I needed a way to actually get Fluttershy to help me. I can't catch the train as the guards have never allowed someone or something like me on board. Fluttershy was my only hope to deliver my message for Celestia.
The more I thought about it the more it seemed like a lost mission. I could easily just wait another day and hope the ponies remember me again. If I was stuck in the world now were no one knew who I was I would go insane… well more insane than I currently am.
"Sir, why do you need to go to the princess?" Fluttershy calmly spoke. She approached me while the three fillies were right behind her.
"It doesn't matter now. It's for another time anyway." I shrugged to her. Only now I realised it was already getting late outside. It felt if I had pretty much wasted this day doing nothing, but then again that is a good thing. It means I can just wait for my time again and actually get to Canterlot. Well that is if the day tomorrow isn't like this one.
"You aren't going to h-hurt us are you?" Fluttershy gulped after she spoke.
"No, I was originally going to ask you to help me, but you'd never believe my reason." I turned away from her and thought about what I'd say. What was there to say about me now? That I am trapped in an endless loop of time to never see a real tomorrow? Who would believe that… well there was one who did before.
A tear formed in my eye and ran down my cheek as I thought about that night again. The night where I told her I loved her and the fact she'll never remember me saying that to her. Yes I'm talking about you my old love, my old Twilight.
"A-Are you okay?" The white filly said. I needed their names soon or I'd go mad now.
"I don't know. I lost someone important to me." I wiped the tear and held in any others that tried to escape my eyes.
"That's so sad." The three fillies added and looked to one another then to Fluttershy. I could see in their eyes they wanted to help me, but Fluttershy was having second thoughts.
"W-Well I guess we could." Fluttershy came right up to me and gave me a weak smile. "Who are you looking for?"
"Someone who..." I paused. I couldn't tell them the person I lost before was Twilight from this time line. "Who is gone now."
"Gone?" Fluttershys expression changed from curious to a confused one. "What do you mean?"
"I mean I'll never see her again." I turned to Fluttershy and my expression said it all to her. Fluttershy looked rather sad, but the kids looked more confused than ever.
"I didn't know. I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked." Fluttershy looked as if she was the one to cry first. It didn't surprise me since she's always been like this for as long as I remember I've known her.
"Let's help you find your friend!" Applebloom cheered and smiled. I was startled for a second, but I smiled back at the innocent filly.
"Tomorrow we can go." I said. I was hiding back the real pain so I lied. It wasn't a big deal anyway to be honest since they'll never remember this then. At least this way I can get their hopes up and perhaps get to know Appleblooms new friends a little better.
"Yay!" all three of them shouted. I winked to Fluttershy hoping she would understand what I was doing. She smiled back then took her attention back to the three.
"May I ask what your names are?" I asked politely. The three stopped cheering and together came up to me as I sat on the small couch. I was now surrounded by three bundles of joy that would not for the life of me stop moving around. I was surrounded by cuteness itself.
"I'm Scootaloo, Sweetie belle and I'm Applebloom!" they cheered with smiles so big it almost hit the roof. They giggled as they sat peacefully next to me.
"What's your name?" Scootaloo questioned.
"Sam." I knew it hurt. But I had to resist as much as possible to snuggle all three at this moment. I was almost making groans as my temptation meter was off the charts.
"That's a funny name mister." Sweetie said.
"Well I'm a funny creature. Match's my name doesn't it?" I winked too them.
"Girls, why don't you play outside for a while?" Fluttershy came towards me while the three fillies moaned and left. She also brought me a cup of tea which was surprising as I really didn't like it, but might as well just drink it to keep her happy.
Fluttershy just stared at me for about a minute before either of us spoke. I could tell she wanted to mention about what I said before and that she most likely wanted to help me in some way. I decided to help her out a little knowing she would be too shy to answer.
"You want to talk about her?" Fluttershy calmly spoke before I did.
"I… "The truth was I did, but I didn't know how to word it. I can't reference Twilight too much or she'll know and well that will go downhill fast. "I guess."
"I bet she must have been special to you. What was her name?" Fluttershy patted my back. I was surprised she would open up a conversation like this. If she said this to anyone who was really was grieving a lover wouldn't they snap?
"Her name… her name was…" I was in trouble now. I can't say Twilight or I'll have my cover blown already. I decided to say the first name that came to my head. "Apple Sparkle!"
"Nice one Jeeves."
"That's an odd name." Fluttershy sounded rather not sure. I held my breath at my own stupidity.
"It's a nice name, please don't say it often." I nervously smiled trying to hold back the embarrassment.
"It reminds me of two friends."
"Yeah… I mean really that's interesting." I nodded in approval. I needed to change the subject and fast. "So you need help with anything?" I remember saying that to Applejack when we met. It felt like that day again to be honest.
"Well now that you mention it I am foal sitting those three. I guess if you wanted to you could help me?"
"Sure, shouldn't be too hard looking after them together." I sounded rather happy now that I could have some bonding time with Applebloom… Then I remembered. Flash backs of the last time I was alone with Applebloom ran through my mind.
"Kill me!" Those words… My words repeated in my mind for the rest of our conversation. Then a picture of Appleblooms scared face was all I saw.
"Are you okay, Sam?" Fluttershy questioned.
"I've never been better why would YOU Ask that my dear!" I knew what was happening again. I wanted to stop it, but now it was too late. An annoying twitch was in my eye as Fluttershy was already spooked out.
"Did I upset you when I mentioned her?
"NO!" I shouted at the top of my lungs. She panicked and ran behind her seat.
"W-What's the m-m-matter?" She gulped as I got up and took a step towards her.
"Do you know what I have lost since my time? Do YOU!"
"Please calm down Sam, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
"Oh you didn't mean to, that's cute and I totally forgive you now." I sarcastically responded.
"It is?" She replied.
"How stupid and useless you must be." I continued to attack her verbally. For some reason I wanted her to feel unwanted, like she didn't do anyone any good.
"Why are you s-saying these things?" She began to cry. I trapped her into the small corner in her living room while I took slow steps towards her.
"Madness can do a lot to a guy… And sometimes that guy just needs to express that madness."
"Why are you doing this?"
"Because someone has to have a turn to play for once." I spoke to myself in front of Fluttershy. She was completely confused and feeling alone just as I planned.
"Who are you talking too?"
"Myself of course!" I started laughing like a madman in front of her. My mission was complete. Well I had no idea what it was since it was my own madness and insanity that had taken over again.
"Go away." She whispered to herself.
"Oh what was that, I couldn't hear you?" I placed my hand near my ear to hear her better.
"I said go away." She whispered again, but a little louder.
"Go away?" I was confused, why on Equestria would she think that would work. I chuckled as she nodded and hid her face behind her wing. It was obvious she was powerless to stop me from hurting her feelings and boy that sounded cliché.
I decided to turn around and think for a second on how I can make this more fun. Then a brilliant master plan came to be. I thought about it for a while before also and I always wanted to know what would happen if I… Hurt them physically when the time reset.
A question left unanswered to me until now. This was perfect to try out on Fluttershy. I made my way to her kitchen and search a few draws. I found a rather large knife. Wasn't very sharp, but still would easily to the job with enough force with human strength added.
"Time to play Fluttershy." I added as I came back into the room. I rubbed my eyes when I noticed something. Someone was missing.
"Please get the kids and run Fluttershy."
"Oh yeah, I forgot about them fillies. Thanks mate." I patted my own shoulder and made my way to the front door. It was unlocked so it was obvious she had escaped.
"Don't you dare, don't you fucking dare harm them."
"Sorry young chap, but I'm in charge now." With knife in hand I made my way out the door and I could see something yellow in the distance run into the forest. "Cute." I gave chase in a comedy like run almost skipping a few times over small hills and holes in the ground.
With the sky becoming dark I had ran with no regrets knowing It will be hard to find her, but not impossible. I made it inside the forest and scanned the area for her. I could barely see anything.
"Not so scary, plus they all ran in here so they'll be even more terrified." I chuckled to myself before nodding and then walking off through the forest.
"Why are you doing this? What can you gain from this?"
"It's a test my boy. A test to see what happens when I harm them then we reset. It's a good way to find out if they keep them scares." I laughed to myself again then stopped suddenly when I heard rustling in some bushes up ahead.
"You are sick in the head."
"Now now, you're the one in my head right now. Calling yourself sick isn't very nice." I knew I was right. I had to focus on a way to stop myself from harming Fluttershy and the fillies. I was able to stop myself before, but this time I feel worse… Almost if I've sunk further into madness.
"That's what I thought, you stay silent while I go play hide and seek." I shook my head and moved off towards the bushes that rustled a moment ago. I quickly opened them up to find nothing. Next thing I hear is more bushes behind me shaking.
"Are we really going to play these games girls?" I slowly turned round and slowly walked to the next bush. "I'll give you the count of three to come out now." As I spoke I got a glimpse of an orange figure at the corner of my eye.
"One." I knew where one was and I slowly moved towards the place she was hiding behind. I could see the bush slowly shaking almost if the bush was in fear of me as well.
"Two." I reached the bush and just stood there. If Scootaloo was behind this very bush then she'd be panicking like no other. I could only smile down at it knowing I had caught one of the three kids. It made me wonder why Fluttershy wasn't protecting them.
"Three." Enough games, I opened the bush up to find my prize. Scootaloo was there looking straight at me in pure fear. "Hello." I could only say. I picked her up by her front leg and she began kicking and screaming.
"Let go of me you m-monster!" She yelled at the top of her voice. Her plan was most likely to keep crying for help until such help arrived.
"That's right keep screaming, that will make the others come for you." I winked to her revealing what I had planned. She instantly caught on and stopped yelling. "Good girl."
"Why?" She began to cry and I rolled my eyes at her.
"Why what?"
"Y-You was nice b-before, why are you so cruel now?" She looked at me with an innocent look.
"Because…" I was interrupted before I could finish my line. Something about the look Scootaloo was giving me reminded me of last time, the time with Applebloom. It was almost the same expression Applebloom gave when I was about to hurt her.
"I…" I couldn't finish my sentence. It was like I was being taken over by another being.
"I won't harm you now." I spoke in a calm voice. "I'm sorry, but that wasn't me just a second ago."
"Clever dick!" I could tell Scootaloo didn't believe me. I released her and kneeled to her.
"I know you don't believe me, but it's over now." I stood back up and turned around. "Let's find the others and get out of here, alright?" I turned my head and smiled at her. She still wasn't sure what to think, but it looked like she almost believed me.
"Wait, so that wasn't you a second ago?" She questioned and I nodded in response. "Then who was it?"
"Someone I don't want to mention. He's evil and that's that." I answered her and began walking. "Come, the others need to know before they run into any trouble." I looked up in an open spot above the trees seeing the beautiful sky. It was still light, but by the colour it was soon to be dark and by that nearly impossible to see in this forest.
"O-Okay." She finally trusted me and raced to my side. I never realised how small they were compared to me when I stood. She was just tiny and I felt the need to protect her from anything that came at us. Of course I spoke way too soon.
"Scootaloo duck!" I heard Fluttershys voice from behind me and as I turned all I remember seeing was a frying pan straight to the face. I was knocked out cold by Fluttershy and her pan.
"Hey, psst. This thing on?" I slowly awoke in the middle of the forest again. It was now pitch black and I couldn't see anything. "Wake up dumbass!" I slowly stood up rubbing my face where the pan collided.
"What the… What happened?"
"That yellow bitch Fluttershy hit you across the face. If it was me still in charge we could have easily avoided it."
"Of course you could. Anyways which way did we…" I stopped talking as my head kept spinning. I couldn't tell which way we came from and it was way too dark to know where to go first. "Well looks like we are fucked."
"Meh could be worse. Now get us out of here!" I couldn't agree with myself anymore as I decided to slowly walk in a random direction.
"Must be pretty late, I could easily just wait it out until twelve." It was a good idea, but with all the wolves howling in the far distance and all the trees shaking around scattering leaves everywhere I quickly became uneasy.
"Ever get that feeling when you're being followed, yeah that's pretty much on full blast at the moment." I agreed. It felt like I was being watched by someone or something.
"I would ask you to watch my back, but I forgot you can't." I chuckled trying to make light of the situation. I kept looking left and right for anything that seemed odd, but then again I couldn't see anything anyway.
"Really, if that is an attempt at humour you really need to work on it."
"Well look on the bright side. There are two of us."
"Not really, more like just you. I'm just your personal cheer leader."
"Isn't it nice to get along, wouldn't you call us friends?" I smiled to myself as I continued walking down the dark route. The wolves in the background howling sounded closer and I got a little nervous. I quickened my pace and now almost ran through the forest. I could see some sort of light in the distance shining through trees as they rocked back and forth.
I burst through the trees and found the source of the light. It was a lone tent with a lamp just outside on the floor. There were loads of hoof prints and most of them looked more like paw prints. I wondered what could have possibly happened here, but it didn't take long to figure it out. I turned my back to it and was about to head off.
"H-Hello…" A light soft voice came from inside the tent. I instantly turned round and rushed to it. As I opened up the tent I saw little Sweetie belle in the corner in pure terror.
"What happened to you!?" I shouted as I went down to pick her up.
"It got her." She whispered while shaking.
"What?"
"The wolf got Applebloom. F-Fluttershy told me to stay here and hide." She was lost in her own world. She wasn't even blinking at all. Sweetie was staring into space ignoring all surroundings.
"Hey, Sweetie wake up!" I was tempted to slap her, but she was only a child and well I really couldn't bring myself to do it.
"I don't want to die." Sweetie started to cry as I picked her up in my arms.
"Shush now, you're safe with me." I gave her an ensuring smile. I picked the lamp up and used it to follow the paw prints on the ground. Sweetie was still crying softly, but she started to fall asleep in my arms. It was cute at first, but it gave me another responsibility.
"Listen, I need you to help me."
"Oh? And why would I?"
"I'll make you a deal." I had to trust myself for this to work. If it didn't I'd be costing the life of Sweetie.
"Interesting, and what is said deal?" I hesitated for a second having second thoughts, but this may be the only way.
"Your valiant nature is needed. I will allow you control again, but only if you defend Fluttershy and the three fillies." I sighed. This was a risky gamble, but it may be the only way.
"Control? It doesn't work that way. I am you, all you have to do is get a little mad and your true self will show."
"True self?"
"Well I am you and you are me. You really need to stop talking to yourself." I continued following the prints on the ground. There seemed to be multiple prints now, but they all went off in the same direction.
"I just hope they are okay." I prepared for the worst to come. If anything serious had happened I needed to be ready for it. I sighed as the thought of Applebloom getting hurt or worse came to my mind.
I heard noises and suddenly a loud scream in the distance. I knew who's it was as I heard it before. Scootaloo was in trouble and I needed to arrive in time before this day became worse. I ran as fast as I could with Sweetie still in my arms. I didn't stop for any obstacle as I continued to run and jump through bushes and holes in the ground.
I finally arrived at an open area deep in the forest. To my horror I huge wolf like creature was in the middle with Scootaloo up against a tree. The wolf growled which sent a wave of chills down my spine.
"Sam!" Scootaloo cried out when she noticed me which also caused the wolf to turn and spot me. Its attention turned on to me as I must have seemed like a threat to it. "Run there are more!" Before I could react I heard rustling behind me.
I quickly hit the ground as another wolf pounced and missed. I couldn't do anything with Sweetie in one arm. I had to protect her as well and now that there were two wolves this was going to be a big problem.
"Shit, what do I do?" I looked on thinking as hard as I could. I looked up to see a tree branch not too high for me to perhaps attempt to place Sweetie on. I went for it without a second to think and with luck on my side I threw Sweetie pretty high out of the wolves reach and onto the branch.
That was one problem solved, but I still had to deal with the two wolves and perhaps even more from the amount of paw prints I saw before.
"Hang on Scoot, I've got a plan." I lied. I just wanted to make her feel a little safer, but that may have been the wrong thing to do at this time. "What to do… What to do?" I whispered as I scanned the area looking for anything to use as a weapon.
"You know you want to." I paused. I couldn't believe I was even considering allowing myself to fall to my darker side again. After what happened how could I trust myself, but knowing the current situation it may be the last option I have.
"You know as I do it's the only way." I had to do it. There really was no other way. Everything seemed to go in slow motion from there on. One of the wolves charging me was running in a slow run. The adrenaline my body was producing must have been the cause or perhaps this was a side effect.
I closed my eyes and waited for it to strike. At that very moment I had given up. Old memories started to haunt my mind as I slowly waited for the wolf to hit me and end it all, but was that the right option?
I wanted to die, but something else was steering me into another path. A voice? I could hear a quiet voice in the depths of my mind talking to me. It was a familiar one for sure. Someone I knew and someone I had strong feelings for.
The voice stopped, but I knew what it was saying. It was Applejacks for sure. And I knew then this wasn't my time to die. There was a filly in trouble and I needed to live so she can. The thought of her dying then actually staying dead in the next reset would haunt my mind forever and I couldn't and will not allow that.
I opened my eyes and instantly side stepped out of the wolves lunge. It missed by a few inches and again it instantly tried to bite me. This time instead of lunging it took a different approach. It went straight for my leg which caught me completely off guard. It easily bit and held on to my leg sending a surge of pain straight through me
I yelled in pain for a second, but this wasn't the time to give up so easily. My instinct was to kick it in the face with my free leg which I easily did. The wolf let go as it was stunned for a few seconds by the blow.
I limped in pain quickly in between Scootaloo and the other wolf before it had a chance to attack her. I held my arms out to appear bigger in an attempt to threaten them off. They easily say past it and both went side by side ready to finish me off.
"Just run Scootaloo. I'll be enough for them." I commanded. Scootaloo didn't move though. "Scoots?"
"I don't want to leave you."
"Just go!" I shouted. She finally started moving. She saw Sweetie in the tree and attempted to get to her for safety. I didn't blame her as I knew what I had to do now. With the children out the way there was nothing to stop me from sinking, sinking into another level of madness and insanity that I would bring on to the wolves.
I stood still while continuing to wait for the wild beasts' reaction. They were smart and cunning and clearly planned something. I was unarmed also so I would too have to come up with a plan to outsmart them.
Before they made their move I heard shaking in the trees behind me. I sighed as it was most likely another wolf. It was now most likely going to be three against one and my odds would drop lower than ever of pulling through this alive.
I wondered what would happen if I died. Would I be free or would I just reset again. To be honest I didn't care. My life was on the line and I wasn't going to allow some wolves to be the death of me. I came here for a reason and was cursed for a reason. I then felt anger hit me like never before.
Dying here was unforgivable. I wouldn't allow it, to die this way to some wild animals. If I die in this world I want it to be on my own terms and not to be taken by anything else. The anger filled my body with rage and madness. I was no longer my original self and became the thing I swore to never allow back out.
I stared the first wolf in the eye and for some reason it stopped in its tracks. It didn't move and only just stared back. It started shaking and soon the other wolf stopped and just watched. It started to back off while keeping eye contact with me the whole time.
This new plan I had no idea about was working. Whatever it was I hoped I could continue it and actually live another day, if that is possible. The wolf continued to back off with the other following it and what happened next was something I'd never of expected.
The wolf ran off leaving its comrade behind. It soon followed and ran off into the far bushes after it turned to face me one last time. I was stunned. I just scared of two fearsome animals with my eyes alone, but I knew it wasn't really me who did it.
I felt the anger disperse and I felt pretty calm after. I sighed in relief that we were safe for now. I turned behind me and saw a pink tail poking out the bush. I knew who it was and chuckled lightly.
"You can all come out now." I softly said. Fluttershy poked her head out looking at my smile with a worried look.
"D-D-Did they go?" She looked horrible and scared out of her wits. She must have felt so bad for being unable to help the three fillies which raised the question of where is Applebloom.
"Yes you're safe now." I looked around for Applebloom hoping she was with Fluttershy. "Where is Applebloom?" Something about Fluttershys expression was off. She looked at me with tears in her eyes and my heart sank at what I thought could of happened.
"She's safe right… Tell me she's alright." I smiled weakly hoping that Applebloom was okay. Fluttershy didn't respond. She shook her head and walked past me.
"I'm sorry." Fluttershy finally spoke.
"She's out there still isn't she?" I asked.
"Hopefully." Fluttershy sounded defeated. Something happened to those two while I wasn't there. "I'm going to take the others back out of here."
"I…" I wanted to apologise. This was my entire fault. "I'm sorry, this is my fault."
"Yes is it!" She shouted. I was startled as she turned and stared straight into my eyes. "If you hadn't of tried to hurt us back then this wouldn't have happened!" I didn't reply, I only looked down to the ground in sadness.
I knew it was my fault. I let myself get carried away again. I needed to control my anger and my madness. They were the cause of my actions and I could ever forgive myself for them.
"I'll find her." I looked back to her to find her right in my face crying.
"Please Sam. Find her and bring her back. I could never live with myself if something bad happened." She threw her face into my chest and I patted her head to try calming her.
"Shhh, I'll bring her back safely." I knew what I had to do. If I brought her back I would be redeemed for my past actions tonight and would be able to continuing living throughout the days knowing this mistake was avoided.
"I know you will." Fluttershy nodded on my chest. "Thank you." She sniffed and let go of me. "Find her and bring her home please."
"I will," I nodded. "I'll bring her back I promise." She left the scene with Sweetie and Scootaloo. I was left with one mission now and I promised Fluttershy I wouldn't fail. If it was time to redeem myself it was now. I ran in the direction Fluttershy came from following my gut. This was the moment I prove I am a good person.
I ran as fast as I could with the thought of nothing stopping me. No wolf or no monster would bring me to a stop now. I ran and ran and ran sprinting in the blind darkness and I looked up as I continued running seeing gaps in the trees showing a full moon illuminating the sky and revealing some pathways.
I followed them trusting my instinct and hoped that even the moon was showing me the way and at last I saw something in the distance that caught my eye. The moon's reflective light gazed down in an open spot. I stopped running and walked slowly. I entered the open area and looked around. Something was on the ground that caught my attention fast and brought me to a full stop.
I could only stare at the horror in front of me. There was a body on the ground with trances of blood around it. I rushed to it begging to Celestia for this not to be real. I looked down at the poor lifeless body in front of me.
"I… I failed?" I looked into poor Appleblooms lifeless eyes. I didn't know what to think anymore. I had failed her… I had failed everyone who trusted me.
"I… I'm sorry."
"Don't…" I felt angry in myself more than anything. I knew this was my fault that this happened. I now had to live this down my whole life. To be honest I wanted to die again. The feeling of someone dying and you know it's your fault was crushing me.
"No, I really am."
"Just… Go away." I fell to my knees and picked her body up in my arms carefully. Even if she was now dead I needed to take her back. Everyone needed to know. "I'm so sorry." I couldn't control my tears flowing down my face.
"Please Applebloom. Forgive me!" I shouted and punched the ground as hard as I could. The pain hit my hand hard, but it was nothing to the pain I felt now. "Why… Why couldn't I stop it?" The wind blew softly straight through an open pass of the forest.
I looked up to see blue glowing flower petals floating around us. It was like… Like this was meant to happen. I sighed in defeat and placed Applebloom back down. I knew what was happening now. It was time to leave this place, this time.
I looked at my feet and they began fading into nothingness. I was being thrown out of this time and on to the next day.
"Goodbye, My friend." I closed my eyes and allowed myself to leave with the guilt following me until the end. It was over and now I had to pay for my actions. I reopened my eyes to a familiar scene, the same scene as always, the scene I never hoped to wake up too again.
There was only one question I had to ask now. Is Applebloom alive here? My heart raced as I waited for Applejack to come in the barn. Seconds felt like hours as I waited. My heart was still pounding to know the truth. I couldn't take it and got up and moved off out of the barn to find her myself.
I saw Applejack in the fields planting seeds. I took a huge deep breath and prepared for the answer.
"Applejack!" I called out. She turned and faced me. She waved back and smiled to me which was one good thing. The ponies remembered me again, but that didn't mean it was all okay.
"I've got something great to tell you Sam!" She shouted back. I nodded and ran to her.
"Yeah?" I asked sounded really nervous.
"This season is going to be great. We have so many seeds we'll have lots and lots of trees in no time." She happily danced in excitement, but I didn't though. I bit my lower lip and got ready with my question.
"T-That's great news." I forced a fake laugh.
"It is isn't it. All thanks to you, you know."
"It is?"
"Of course, if you hadn't of helped us last season this would have never have happened." She continued to smile and dance in happiness and it was destroying me. It was time and I finally asked the most feared question of my life.
"Applejack, W-Where is Applebloom?" I asked so nervously and held my breath. Applejack stopped dancing and looked confused.
"Who?" She asked. My heart stopped. I froze in sadness and knew it was true what would happen.
"A-Applebloom… you're sister!" I asked again. Maybe she misheard me right?
"Sorry, I don't have a sister." She replied again.
"N-N-No, y-you do… Please you do!" I was on the verge of tears again. I had truly failed her and now this was the price I had to pay. For the rest of time Applebloom was gone and no longer existed.
"I don't know who you're talking about Sam, but I've got to finish this." She left me and continued to plant more seeds into the ground. I just walked away and came to stop in the barn again. I was lost for words and actions, but one thing was still on my mind. Would this be permanent?
"There is a way to save her, but you'll need my help."
"I'll do anything." I had given up. If there really was a way I needed to try it at least. I can no longer bare the pain of losing someone as if they never existed. "What do I have to do?"
Finally eh?
sorry for taking a little longer than expected, but here it is :P
I hope i'm still doing okay and not pushing anything to far or serious.
Anyways here I tried to create a sad moment in the story and I hope I caused a few tears to be shed :P
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