The Past Is Never Really Forgotten

After a few minutes, Beany had finally got her breath back. The colt had gone to the kitchen to fix up some food. She followed him in and the two began to converse.

“I’m sorry about all this, I realise you probably have better things to do than make food for me.” Beany said to the colt.

“It’s fine. I don’t mind. I’d only be practising with my band anyway. I’m awesome enough so… y’know.”

“I’m Beany by the way. Beany Bun. I’m from Apples Bramley just south of the badlands.”

“Pleasure Ms Beany. I’m Bass. Bass Blazer. I’m a bass player for a band here in Dodge.”

“Wow. I bet that’s fun.”

“Damn right it is. I drop that bass harder than any pony I know of, and if I haven’t heard of them, then they’re obviously not that good.”

Bass puts a plate in front of Beany and she tucks in to a rather appetizing sandwich. Upon finishing the sandwich, Beany looks around and notices several awards and trophies on shelves. Upon further inspection of the room, she notices a couple of bass guitars in the corner. One is a deep blue colour with white trims and neon green strings. The other was different. It seemed to glow slightly. It had an arcane design on its body and was a deep red and orange iridescent colour. The strings seemed to glow as well. They were a neon blue colour. The first one was cool, but the second one was downright awesome looking.

“That’s a pretty cool bass right there. Where’d you get it? It seems… strange.” Beany said inquisitively.

“Oh that? I got that a couple days ago from a unicorn that passed this way. I found him unconscious just outside of town. He’d been robbed, so I carried him to the doctors just down the road. He gave me that as a thank you. It’s pretty awesome.”

“Was the unicorn a very pale yellow with dark blue hair with light blue highlights? Green eyes? Brown clothes?”

“Yes. Do you know him?”

“You could say that. Where can I find the doctor?”

“Down the road. Past the general store. I can take you there if you want.”

“Yes please. I need to find that unicorn.”

“Well, okay then. Come on. Times a’ wasting”

Bass and Beany leave the house and walk down the street. The two talk a little. They reach the general store and Bass goes inside. A minute later he comes back out with two cupcakes. He gives one to Beany. She eats it with great gusto, and licks her lips. The two continue on and reach the doctors house. Bass knocks on the door, and an elderly colt opens the door.

“Doctor… oh… it’s you Bass. Another stray?”

“Not exactly sir. This mare is looking for the unicorn you patched up yesterday.”

“Of course. Odd fellow, he was. Strange cutie mark I recall. He seemed like he was trying to hide it for some reason.”

“What was it?” Beany asks innocently

“It was… well you see it was… I can’t remember. How odd.” Replied the doctor.

“Well, it’s not that important anyway. Where did he go? Is he still in town?” Beany asked impatiently.

“No, he left last night. Said he was heading to Canterlot. That means he would be headed for Ponyville.” Said the doctor.

“Then that’s where I’m headed. Thank you for your help.”

“Wait, you can’t leave now. It’s getting late. You can’t travel at night.” Bass exclaimed.

“I’m already a day behind him, I need to move to make up for lost time.”

Bass bites his lip and looks worried.
“Wait here for a second. I’ll be back.”

Bass gallops off back to his house. Five minutes later, he returns with saddlebags and the red bass guitar strapped to his back.

“I’m coming with you.” Bass said.

“But what about your band?” Beany asked.

“Don’t worry about them.” Bass retorted. “They’ll survive without me. I can’t let you travel alone. Anyway, if you want to catch up to
him, then you’ll need to head through the Everfree Forest, and I wouldn’t let anypony travel through there alone.”

“Well… who am I to argue? Just… keep up.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll stay with you.” Bass said confidently.

“Well then, let’s move. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover.” Beany said as she walks towards the dark and gloomy Everfree Forest.