CH 3: The Ruined Trip *remastered*

“Tech you should listen to her.” Said a mare. “She could be telling the truth.”

“Whatever she was just a fortune teller, I don’t believe in that kind of stuff.” I replied.

“Oh come on you know it could come true.”

“Mom all that stuff is a bunch of non-sense. You should know better,” I said looking at her.

“Hey watch your mouth,” my mom said with a chuckle. “Don’t get snappy at me.”

“I’m just messing around and you know it,” I said in a sad tone. “I know you're only being nice because father isn't around.”

“Let’s not get on that subject,” she replied. “Now that fortune teller said a bad disaster will come your way in the future. Yet you will survive, now my question is why don’t you believe that?” She asked me.

“Like I said mom it’s non-sense. I mean if somepony could really predict the future which I believe is highly impossible,” I said. “Hey though if it ever happens I’ll make sure to tell you.”

“I’m gonna hold you to that.” She said with a smile.

“Yo Tech, hey buddy you in there?” Vinyl asked.

“Huh?” I popped out of my trance. Why did I just have a flashback just now?

“You alright? You kinda just zoned out,” Octavia said in concern.

“Yeah just thinking,” I said rubbing my head. That happened so long ago why is it important now?

“I’m telling you man your head,” Vinyl said putting her hooves up to her head. “It’s seriously just gonna go boosh,” moving her hooves away from her head like an explosion.

“I know Vinyl thank you,” I said quietly.

“Alright it’s getting late let’s get to bed,” Octavia said.

“Here is mommy Octavia and her bedtimes,” Vinyl said with a smirk.

“Better watch yourself Vinyl she could get you any time,” I said in return, we all let off a laugh. I walked over to the bunk beds and climbed to the top one.

“I get the wall,” Vinyl said.

“Taken by my bright green body., I replied. “Sorry, but you weren't up here fast enough.”

“I’m gonna kick you aside if you don’t move,” Vinyl said sternly.

“You can’t kick me you care for me to much,” I countered.

“I swear I’ll come up there and-” I interrupt her.

“What and give me a big hug? I wouldn't mind that," I say. I could feel her anger from down there but, I wasn't gonna move.

“Alright that’s it!” She started climbing up. I knew at this point this was gonna hurt.

“Vinyl wait we can resolve this without violence,” I said.  “Now lower your hooves before- oof.” She actually punched me dang. “Alright alright I’ll move," I rolled over under her making her trip over me. Conveniently she landed on her side facing the wall.

“Well…that happened,” Vinyl said in confusion.

“Yes now can you refrain from punching me in the future?” I ask her.

“Probably not,” She said honestly.

“Would it kill ya to be nice every now and then?” I asked.

“Yeah it probably would,” She said honestly looking me right in the eye.

“Would it kill you both to quiet down?” Octavia asked. She did have a point we were both being quite loud.

“No worries mom we’ll be quiet,” Vinyl replied to Octavia.

“Vinyl I’m only gonna warn you one more time she’s gonna get you when you're not expecting it,” I said.

“Eh I highly doubt it,” Vinyl said with a shrug. Octavia soon fell asleep and so did Vinyl….or at least I thought. She turned to me slowly and just looked at me. Like weirdly, she just looked at me.

“Vinyl you alright?” I asked in a whisper.

“Yes Tech fine why do you ask?” She asked me in a whisper.

“You’re just staring at me with wide eyes saying nothing,” I said.

“Man I was just trying to scare you, but nothing seems to do that with you,” She said a little disappointed.

“Sorry I’ll try to act next time,” I said with a smile.

“I would punch you right now, but I don’t want to wake anypony,” Vinyl flipped back toward the wall. “So can I ask you something?”

“Sure what is it?” I wonder.

“Why don’t you like Canterlot and why don’t you want to go near the castle?” She asked me. Again I was expecting this question but, not from her.

“Both of those questions hold the same answer, however I rather not talk about it,” I said as blunt as possible.

“Come on you can tell me,” she said with a big smile on her face trying to convince me.

“Vinyl please I really don’t want to talk about it,” I said with more of a stern tone.

“Don’t make me beg, I hate begging,” will this girl give up?

“Vinyl I’m absolutely serious right now I don’t want to talk about,” I said hopefully for the last time.

“Stop pestering him Vinyl,” Said Octavia making us both jump because neither of us knew she was awake. “Now will you two get some sleep for crying out loud.”

“Shes got a point,” I said flipping over to my side so I’m not looking at her. “We should get some sleep.”

“Yeah, yeah whatever,” Vinyl said. Thank you Octavia for stopping her obnoxiousness now I can sleep in peace. I sighed a flipped over to face Vinyl. I nudged her shoulder a bit hoping too get her attention.

"What is it?" Vinyl asked.

"Do you really wanna know why I hate going to Canterlot?" I asked in return.

"Yeah I kinda do," she said.

I sighed again, I always hated talking about this story. "I'm pretty sure you're listening to Octavia," I said knowing she was awake.

"Tell the story Tech I'm interested," Octavia said.

"I didn't have the easiest time with my parents when I was younger, mainly my own father," I said. "My parents live close to the castle and that's one of the reasons I hate going too Canterlot. Another reason is because I hate royalty, the thought of it just disgusts me. Me and Celestia have some friendship yes, but she knows where I stand with royalty and how much it bugs me. Honestly I'm just not a big fan of the town either. I'm better with a lower standard of living however that's just me."

"You know Celestia personally?" Octavia questioned.

"Yes I do," I replied.

"That's kinda awesome actually how do you know her?" Vinyl asked.

"She kept in contact with me for some reason and I don't know why," I said.

"You have an interesting back story don't you Tech?" Octavia asked.

"Indeed I do, I'll go in more detail some other time as of now let's get some sleep," I said.

"Agreed, night you two," Octavia said.

"Night," Vinyl replied.

I rolled over saying nothing. They hardly know anything about me and for some reason I'm glad for that. I don't know if they would like me for who I really am. I mean yes I act like myself but I'm talking about my...past self. My eyelids began to close and soon I slept.

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Morning soon came and I was the first to wake up. The sun was shining, the trees that were outside the trains windows as we drove past were blowing in the breeze. This morning was perfect though the girls were still asleep. I slowly crawled out of the bed trying not to wake Vinyl. I sat on the love seat that was in our passenger car. I levitated my suitcase over to me with my magic and quietly opened it. I took out the photo I packed with me and just stared at it. I don’t know why but this photo always got me to smile.

“What’s that you got there?” asked Octavia in a whisper.

I looked at her and said, “just a photo of a good memory is all,” I looked down toward the photo and just...smiled.

“A good memory huh,” She said standing up and then sitting next to me on the love seat. “I’m interested what’s it about?”

“It’s nothing important really,” I said losing my smile.

“Come on all the memories you told us were bad so why not let out a good one?”  She asked with a pleading tone.

I let out a soft sigh. “This was the day me and my mom went to the carnival for rides and all that stuff. That’s me there as a little kid,” I pointed at my colt self. “And that there is my mother,” I then pointed at her. “And over there is a fortune teller booth we both went to.”

“Who took the picture?” She wondered.

“Just some guy who was taking pictures for free no pony special,” I replied. “Anywho this was the day where me and mom can just be nice to each other without my dad around. It’s sad my mom could only be happy when he wasn't around.”

“Why didn't she just leave him?” This mare had so many questions and it was starting to bug me.

I let out a sigh before answering. “Because he wouldn't let her. He had way too much power for being the man he is and it just frustrates me. Sometimes I wish he never existed but eh what are you gonna do? He has a great company with great employees. Who would be able to stop him? I ask myself these questions all the time and never ever find an answer. Hey my mothers happy with him and I guess that's fine...whatever,” I look down at the photo trying to forget what I said already.

“I’m sorry Tech did I make things uncomfortable?” She wondered yet again.

“No it’s fine I just wi-” I get interrupted by the intercom.

“Attention all passengers it is about to get very dark, no need to worry just going through a dark part of the tracks is all. Make sure to be safe and watch where you are walking thank you.” The intercom hangs up. This must be the secret path they were talking about, but why this soon? We must of stopped at Las Pegasus while we slept. It soon got very dark I couldn't even see Octavia next to me anymore.

“Well I guess we won’t move then,” Said Octavia looking over to Vinyl or at least I assumed she was doing. “Vinyl get up will you.”

“I’ll get up when I feel like it,” Vinyl said in a tired tone.

“You’ve been up this whole time haven't you?” I ask.

“Yeah pretty much, couldn't sleep very well this bed sucks ding dong,” She said stretching her back.

“You disappoint me someti-” I cut myself off. “Do you guys hear that?” I ask them both and they both nod no. “It sounds like screaming.”

Vinyl sat up “I’m sure it’s nothing man you're just freaking out.”

Octavia stood up “No he’s right I hear it too.”

“See I’m not crazy, but what is the ca-”