Atom Crusher lived in cloudsdale alone. at least his job paid well, he could never complain about the job, ever. He loved his job,he was the head scientist for the cloud research. all of his co-workers looked up to him came to him for answers. He was a happy colt.
His friends worked with him. There was Pint and Jack. Pint was small fellow, and was a poor flyer, mostly because of his drunken rants. Pint may have been an alcoholic, but when he was sober, he was generally a nice colt. Jack was very well built colt he carried all the supplies and equipment that Atom and Pint needed. Once Atom thought about it, he never knew much about the personal life of Jack. He kept his life hidden from the world, all Atom knew was that he was ex-military and thats it. Strange to have a friend and know so little about him.
"So, what we got 'ere mates?" grumble a voice behind Atom.
Atom knew that voice. He never liked it either, he always slurred words spat as he spoke and had quite the vulgar dictionary. He put those aside because he had to the respect the man or get fired. He hated his boss like that.
"Nothing today, sir." Atom replied stoutly
"Well alright you guys just keep doing, whatever."
His boss left, not without leaving a heavy stench of alcohol in the air. Why was he able to drink on the job and have no consequence? Of course Atom rarely drinks so he didn't care too much. As long as he didn't hurt anyone. Atom cared for all of colleagues he worked with. If one got hurt from the drunken idiot wandering around he would... he would. He didn't want to think about it. Atom hated violence and would want nothing to do with it.
"So, Atom, bud do you wanna go make sure that the booze head doesn't kill someone?" Pint asked as he nudged Atom.
"Yeah let's go. Hey Pint, how does he get away with being drunk on the job?"
"His supervisors never come in and check on things, too busy with the new project."
"Which one was that again?"
"The fertilized rain for the farmers."
"Right, right."
It wasn't a long walk to the pile of what he could call a manager. Passed out on the floor, drool all over the white floor,and a silver canteen sticking out of his pocket. Jack began to drag the motionless pony to the corner, but Atom stopped him half way.
"Hey wait jack!"
"What is it?" Jack huffed as he let the pony drop to the floor.
Atom went over and reached for the canteen and pulled it out. Examining it carefully and noticed a small engraving on the bottom.
Inscribed on the bottom of the canteen was,
:Love you always, daddy:
Strange Atom never knew that his boss had a family. He has been to his house,but never inside. Atom looking very oddly at the man wondering if he had stole this off someone or was it really his. Questions raced the Atoms head all to be disturbed by a cold glare from a tall pony in a suit in front of him.
"Oh, sorry I didn't notice you there. My name is Atom Crusher."
"Ah, I see. Is this your supervisor?" Said the pony pointing towards the pile of his boss on the floor.
"Yes, he passed out a while ago and..."
"Well I must ask you and your colleagues to have the rest of the day off."
Not asking any questions he and his co-workers left.
The rest of the day felt so empty. His life revolved around his work. He wandered around Cloudsdale for a bit until he finally gave in and just wanted to go home. He didn't have much at his house, just a small apartment that he only needed. he didn't need a big house because he didn't have a family beyond... well he can't remember. Atom never knew his father, or his mother for that matter. He never thought of his family. He started started to think very hard until he noticed the headache he was getting. The pain became so unbearable the more he thought of it. He gave up after nearly passing out. He just didn't know...
To take his mind off things Pint went to his favorite bar with Jack. Even though Jack never has any alcohol, it's just good to have his friend with him. After a few drinks and a few hours he was ready to head home. Pint practically knew the path back to his house like the back of his hand. It was kinda like tradition for Pint to trot home with a little buzz after every rough day. which was all of them. Jack trusted him to walk home by himself.
Atom made his favorite dinner of hay noodle mix and iced tea. Atom was so exhausted from today he just wanted to get to bed as soon as possible. He began to rest his head on his soft pillow and let the darkness crawl over him. It had to be the weirdest day ever but unfortunately,it was any other day.
Atom woke up as any morning, making a cup of coffee, and toasting a bagel for breakfast. After his usual breakfast we went for his daily routine to his lab. It takes him at least 10 minutes everyday just to walk to work. Atom doesn't like flying, mostly being because of his poor flying skills. Arriving at the lab and unlocking the door, he walked in the lab without a care because he know nopony would be in the lab like every day. He sat at his desk and started reading over the notes for the day, just like every day.
"Ahem, excuse..."
Atom jumped and screamed nearly hitting the ceiling he jumped out his chair so fast. Upon getting back on his hooves he looked up and saw a pony in a black suit and tie.
"Atom, you have been promoted to being the new lead manager and scientist we congratulate you on your new position."
And just like that he left, not saying anything more or less. Atom was too stunned to even begin to chase the mysterious pony. He took a bit to attempt to realise what happened. He was speechless, he was dumbstruck even. He had no idea what came with this new job. obviously it came with a higher pay, but Atom didn't care much for money. He began to wonder what benefits he would get from his new job. Everything began racing through his head and he couldn't stop thinking about it. He would he tell? Pint and Jack definitely but he didn't know if anypony would care besides them.
"Hey Atom."
The voice was Pint. Pint came early than most ponies. Probably because he was recovering from his late night drinking.
"Pint! You will not believe this! I got promoted!"
"Aw cheers man, what did you get promoted to?"
"Lead manager and scientist."
"So i guess you got the fat old bastards job, eh? well I'm pretty proud of you man."
"Thanks man." Atom said with a smile.
Pint was about to ask him what benefits is he getting, but was cut off by an announcement on the speakers.
"Atom Crusher, report to area 2B"
Basement? Strange, but no matter he bid his farewells to Pint and went for the elevators. Upon entering the elevator he saw two large ponies standing in there waiting for him. He walked in and before he could ask them anything the door closed behind him nearly hitting his flank. As he descended into the deep clouds he wondered why the ponies were here and why was he going down to the lower basement. He was about to ask the ponies what was going on before the elevator went completely dark.
Author's Note
Hey! this is my first chunk of the story I have so hey, be generous, and if you have any thing you want to say about the story comment. Also if you have a cool art you want to send, dont be shy, I would love to see all of them.
