The Puppet Maker
A Rusted Spoon
Previous ChapterNext ChapterScatenata liked hiding-whether she admitted so herself. I didn't need to see her admit it, she could just tell. Who was she lying to when she claimed she was a pony named Scootaloo, at least by nickname? Mom would scold me if she were here and heard what I thought; being judgmental isn't cute on a mare as wonderful as I, but its part of who I am. I wonder why Pirouette just lets her. She certainly does appear to be what she claims..I let out a lighthearted chuckle. She really is a virgin-I wonder how Pirouette fixes her. Wait-ignore the fact I'm looking right there! Where the hay is Diamond? She won't bucking leave me here, will she? My ears twitch to hear a melodic voice that was so welcoming.
"You'll meet up with me later, right?" Sweetie Belle asked, her curls bouncing happily as she bounced her. A smile graced her pretty fur. I blush a little even though it wasn't aimed to me-she was so precious. She fluttered her light green eyes with another smile to convince the orange mare. Scootaloo flattened her ears, a blush crossing her cheeks before sheepishly smiling back.
"Ah, yeah. I will. I never leave my friends hanging. Besides, we're doing it later anyway!" Scootaloo coughed, probably to mask the unease. "I can't believe..." Sweetie Belle giggled at her, patting her head.
"Stop being such a silly filly!" She laughed. "You have a week before you have the chance!" A week? I tilted my head-wait, was she referring to the Ponyville Prom that was coming up? It was a vague memory that I try to set aside. It was horrible! I have my dress and everything-I just don't have the date. Diamond Tiara seemed pretty confident about her date-though the date's name was absent on me. Did she even say? I wish Sweetie Belle would ask me instead of I asking her-rejection from her would kill me. Though-it looks like that won't be happening soon.
"I..know..."She answered, again, pausing after the response. Her blush evident. "I need help with..that.." Her blush doubled in size. Sweetie Belle giggled as she pulled out something from her saddlebag. I can't see clearly what it is. Was it a magazine or something? "S-Sweetie?! I-I can't afford all that...!"
"Tisk, tisk, tisk, silly filly!" Scootaloo sent a small glare. "Rarity said that part was on her. Something about being fabulous being first prize over trivial bits.Besides, it wasn't too much anyway. I..kind of..."
"Wait-don't tell me.."
"Relax! She won't tell!" Sweetie Belle's grin widens as Scootaloo stared at her. "Besides-it doesn't matter now. You have a delivery you have to make after school, right?"
"Of course-to Citrisburg, its not too far of a flight, thankfully."She said, thoughtfully. "Takes 20 minutes at most, why?" Sweetie Belle apparently turned the page of whatever she had over to show her, making her jump back.
"How do you manage to get a hold of these ponies?" Sweetie didn't bother to speak. She shrugged as she pointed.
"You saved a ton-I'm sure, right? I sent over our plans and they tweeked it only a bit. I had to get Rarity to check if its stylish enough." She stuck her tongue out. "You should pick it up soon, then."
"How can I right now? After my trip to Citrisburg--" Quickly, their plans were shifted once Diamond came into the picture. They hid the evidence quickly enough and were just talking mindless Cutie Mark garbage. What the hay were they talking about?
"Silvy, you, like, zoned out of it." Diamond Tiara snapped, her eyes glaring with concern and slight annoyance. I sigh.
"Nothing much, you left me with the Blank Flanks." Diamond rolled her eyes at my annoyance. "Where were you?"
"Preparing for the next week, of course!" Diamond flaunted. "Everything is counting on that day-I plan on making it special. Besides-being this hot takes time and devotion." Typical Diamond. She fluttered her blue eyes at me as she posed.
"You really outdone yourself." She has. Her mane was styled and she had eyeshadow on. "Who's the lucky pony?" Diamond paused, her gaze lingering at something.
"You'll find out soon enough." What the hay is with all the secretive mombo-jumbo today? What is Scootaloo even doing with Sweetie Belle? What the hay are they planning? I sat down for the start of class, but I could care less for Ms.Coffee Cake's baking lessons or Mr.Haywire's science. It doesn't have much of an effect on my life anyway. Still no idea. Probably concerns the prom. Is Scootaloo's Sweetie's date? I scrunch my nose. They aren't that close, but I doubt that.
"What is your bright idea?" I ask, turning my head towards Diamond as the school bell rang for the last time today. Time to leave.
"Your a much better detective," Diamond admitted. "You'll be following to see whatever those blank flanks are doing. We can't let them outshine us, we'll be the highlight of the prom!" Diamond's idea popped into my head. She wasn't thinking like I was-but she gave me the perfect opportunity to see the deal behind Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle.
"Are you...sure?" I try acting worried-but showing her my motivations wasn't an option. Sorry Diamond-I can't trust you like that, even if your my friend. Sweetie Belle's safety triumphs over all.
"Positive, now, Scootaloo's easy to track after her deliveries." Wait-how did she..? I gave her a small look. "Nevermind my sources. Anyway, track her down. She already left." Diamond's eagerness slightly startled me, but I didn't care. My undercover work is underway.I nod and walk off to get the needed materials.
Day 1 (Technically today)
I saw her flying from Citrisburg fast without a doubt. She had saddlebags full of junk. On later inspection (I won't tell the means, nopony needs to know the means) I took note of a variations of magazines, notes and other junk. Some looked similar to the fashion illustration Rarity hangs around. Dress swabs and samples were surrounding the design notes, then other designs. They remind me of Silver Lining's designs of rings-but why would Scootaloo be into any of that?
Ignoring the items was one thing, what Scootaloo did was another. She entered her home with Apple Bloom later the same afternoon. I keep missing out on tidbits-all I got from this was banging, screams and other minor manure that probably is rather common to the blank flanks. However-Apple Bloom initiating it all was more shocking and her seemingly guiding it was even more surprising.
At 6 pm, they left the premises and I couldn't find either of them again. I have to report this back.
Day 2
After reporting to Diamond Tiara, she was less than happy. She seemed worse than I expected from this outcome, but whatever. Apple Bloom is acting flustered and Scootaloo couldn't stop blushing. Its strange-they aren't acting right near eachother, but when do they? However-despite my annoyance, Diamond insisted on knowing why. Rarity must rub off her or something ever since becoming a helper of sorts. Anyway-Sweetie Belle was acting hyper about whatever they were doing and seemed very pleased while Apple Bloom tried passing it off as her phase. Something about Annie May. Though, I never heard of a pony named Annie May. Then, Apple Bloom proudly showed something off similar to a flower design to the two. She whispered something but it was hard to hear. However, Scootaloo seemed very flustered and...I couldn't tell the other mixed emotion. Sweetie Belle then insisted on her putting it back which ended the talk entirely when class began.
What's with every delivery? Damn, this chicken goes everywhere! She was pacing everywhere and anywhere, gathering supplies with Sweetie Belle and then heading off with Apple Bloom, leaving Sweetie Belle in the dust. Again-I never understand what they were doing. Apple Bloom was insisting something-I swear if this was a relationship she would be the stallion. Wait-that was odd. Ignore that. After this, they returned back to whatever they were doing previously. However...
Why was Scootaloo at Rarity's without Sweetie being there?
Day 3-13
Everything's been fast paced and I couldn't tell anything. Apple Bloom would disappear with Scootaloo behind her and Diamond would grow bitter of the interaction. She really doesn't like Apple Bloom. Diamond's been confronting Scootaloo lately due to fake mutuality. However-this only impedes the investigation.
Scootaloo spent a day in Manehatten after her deliveries with Apple Bloom while scrambling for something started coming along. Sweetie's been handling Apple Bloom with prom intentions.
After day 7, things got even more intriguing. Scootaloo started acting off. I mean-hyper and everything. I won't admit to being a little afraid that my plans would fall because of her sudden vomiting illness that only lasted until day 12 where she seemingly fought it off. However, I know its not true since the events that transpired later weren't happening for the most part. Seems like Apple Bloom's in a bind trying to help her. Sweetie Belle seems to know the answer. She skipped school and work for days until today. Though, through investigations...I have figured some answer that I was wishing I didn't know:
Sweetie Belle must be dating Scootaloo or something. At least, I figure that. Diamond doesn't think that, however. She won't tell me what her thoughts are. Recently-I discovered the whereabouts after Apple Bloom and Scootaloo rendezvous. She is meeting her tonight and...I plan on making my own move.
Author's Note
This is a week prior to Scootaloo's sudden disappearance. Despite Silver Spoon being the way she is-she's quite blind it seems.
Diamond Tiara:Works with Rarity for her own store. Apparently knows more than Silver Spoon.
The "Flower thing" is whatever device that Apple Bloom stuck in her mane from before.
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