In a Life Unspoken

by Thunderstorm823

Rating: teen
Tags: Cutie Mark Crusaders, Tragedy, Scootaloo, Sex, Gore, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Dark, Alternate Universe, Human, Sad, Other, Romance, Original Character
Length: 12051

Due to Scootaloo's stubborn behavior she follows a man by the name of Midnight who's life is out of control. It's only a matter of time before it becomes personal.

Scootaloo runs into a suspicious male, as she becomes curious at his certain style of actions. But she ignores it, until that very same male crawls back into her life in a matter of injury with uncertainty towards going to a more trained professional of the medical arts. Let's hope she knows how to handle the situation other than freak out over the whole thing.

Midnight on the other hand is stuck in a business that he had chosen, it had taken over his life and he knows how good at it he is. While focusing on work, he will never know what is awaiting him on Scootaloo's point of view.

I've been missing for a few months or more and well, it's time I started writing again and I have learned a few tips on writing by a few of my friends. This story also takes place in the future so Scootaloo is older. ~Enjoy

Art by usagifriday

Published 2015-01-01 16:50:03 UTC
Last updated 2015-03-08 22:39:50 UTC

An Unexpected Meeting

The music blasted loudly through out the club to the point where no one would hear anything from inside. In a dark alleyway of the club the owner crawled away on the hard floor, very weak and terrified for his life.

The owner crawled as fast he could (Which isn't that good.) as tears streamed down his face from terror as he continued to shake, he turned back to see a man in a very dark jacket with a hood covering his head. "No..." The owner begged. "Please..."

The man in the hood walked quickly to him and picked him up, slamming him against the brick wall that connected to the club and held him there, gripping the owner's suit jacket. "You owe the boss money, where is it!" The man ordered.

"Midnight please! I'll have the money by the end of next week, I just need time!" The owner begged, struggling against Midnight's grip.

Midnight scoffed, pushing him harder into the wall. "He gave you a month to bring up the money, if he doesn't see it by the end of tomorrow he will do whatever he has to do."

The owner shook his head, gripping onto Midnight's wrists. "Please, I can give him half of what I owe him if it'll give me more time."

"He doesn't want half, he want's all of it!" Midnight got impatient and tossed the owner into the trash cans next to him causing the owner to fall face first into the dirty floor.

The owner groaned in pain as he felt himself be lifted up by Midnight, only to be slammed against the concrete floor. Midnight flipped him onto his back, picked him up again, and held him against the wall with a hand wrapped around his neck. "The boss isn't going to like you trying to pay him off, now you'll give him what you owe or so help me I will not hesitate to come back here and bring you to him myself!" He threatened.

The owner felt blood start to drip from his face as it was coated with dirt from the floor and began nodding his head frantically only to be tossed back to the floor. "Don't disappoint!"

"I promise, I'll get the money!" The owner continued to lay there, shaking uncontrollably as he tried to get back up.

Midnight let out a sigh and took off his hood to reveal his white skin, with dark short hair to match. "Don't make me come back here."

The owner stayed in the position he was in as Midnight took off back into the building.

Back in the club three girls laughed as they danced the night away, Scootaloo stayed next to Sweetie Belle and Applebloom as they danced. "I'm glad I went out tonight!" Sweetie shouted over the loud booming music. "It's been really fun!"

Applebloom smiled. "It's about to get better, trust me!" She responded.

Scootaloo got the two girl's attention. "I'm going to get us some water!"

"Okay! Hurry back!" Sweetie called out as she continued to dance.

Scootaloo began to make her way through the crowd and bumped into someone only to bump into another, she tripped and almost fell to the floor when she was caught. She looked up and found a man with a stern look on his face, but a smile formed across it. "You should be more careful!" He warned

"Thanks but I know how to take care of myself!" Scootaloo smiled back, she noticed him staring off towards the exit giving her an idea. "Have somewhere to be?" She asked.

"Well, I'm actually trying to catch up to someone! He had a little to much to drink..." Midnight turned around to notice the owner was whispering to security, Midnight knew he wasn't going to get out if he stayed any longer. "Look, it was nice bumping into you but I've got to go before he does something stupid." He walked past her, heading towards the exit.

"Okay, bye." Scootaloo sighed as she went over to the bar and got a few bottles of water.

As she got back to her friends she noticed the man leave in quite a hurry but she shrugged it off. "Here you girls go." She handed them the water and they all left the dancing crowd and sat in a booth.

"So, who was that guy you were talking to?" Sweetie asked as she got comfortable.

Scootaloo shrugged. "I don't know, he was more interested in leaving." She let out a long sigh as she began to open her own water bottle.

Applebloom was the only one who looked skeptic. "He looks familiar..." She said, taking a drink of her water.

Sweetie turned. "How so?"

Applebloom shrugged. "I don't know."

Scootaloo chuckled as she leaned back in her seat, lifting her feet to rest on the table in front of her. "Well whoever he is, I just hope he gets to his friend in time."

Applebloom and Sweetie tilted their heads. "What do you mean?" Sweetie asked.

"His friend had a little too much to drink and he said he was going to get to his friend before he did something stupid, to be honest I want to know how stupid." Scootaloo smiled as she began thinking.

"Well, tell you what. We can continue to stay here or we can go looking for this guy and help him with his friend." Applebloom offered.

"Nah..." Scootaloo brushed her hand through her hair. "I think he's got it."

Midnight had left the club and looked around, seeing his 'friend' in an alley across from the club and Midnight quickly headed over as his friend began to smile. "So, how'd it go with Scruffy?" His friend asked.

"He'll pay up." Midnight smiled, holding his hand out for a quick handshake. "I just had to do a little... persuasion."

His friend returned the handshake and gave him something during it. "If he doesn't pay up the boss tells us to trash his club, what do you think we should do?"

Midnight shrugged and turned back to the club. "I gave him a warning. So we go with what the boss thinks." Midnight sighed, letting go of his hand and shoved what he got in his pocket. "Better be the right amount this time." Midnight joked.

His friend smiled. "Well, well, well. Usually you rebel against him and try a different method, why the change of heart? And don't worry, that's the right amount. Forty bits."

Midnight shook his head with a smile. "Good, and considering I'm the boss's right hand man he lets me do my own thing once and a while. I've already used it up from the Dragons we are currently in a war with."

His friend turned to the club. "Alright," He turned back to Midnight. "I've got my own job to attend to, would like to join me?"

Midnight shook his head. "Nah, you go ahead I think I'm going to turn in for the night."

"Suit yourself. Hit me up if you want some jobs. Jaguars" His friend continued down the alleyway, leaving Midnight to take in a breather. The war against the Dragons and the Jaguars have been going on for a few months now, it had made a few headlines in newspapers. Midnight was a little angry for accidentally getting his face on the front page, luckily enough the picture was so blurry no one recognized him.

"You know... I could go for something to take my mind of things." His eyes drifted till he noticed the girl he bumped into leave the club with two others, heading in a direction of the Dragons territory. "Hmm..." Midnight began to think, if they came across one of them it wouldn't end pretty. Midnight slowly exited the alleyway and began to follow the girls.

After a long walk with her friends, Scootaloo had broken away from them and headed down a shortcut that seemed to be deserted. She sighed in relief for finally getting some alone time to enjoy the darkness but soon stopped dead in her tracks as she was blocked off by a shadow in the distance. As Scootaloo would expect, the shadow began to walk towards her.

She backed up and turned around only to bump into another, she jumped back and was viciously grabbed on the arm. "Get off of me!" Scootaloo struggled, pushing the figure in front of her.

"Come on... we're just looking for some money and we figured a pretty girl like yo-" Scootaloo responded with a hard slap to his face.

The shadow behind her was now closer and pulled Scootaloo's hair back. "That wasn't very nice."

"Hey!" The two turned to see Midnight. "Let her go."

"Well, if it isn't Midnight." The guy holding her hair let go and smirked. "Why don't you just... walk away." The guy threatened.

Midnight walked forward, giving off an intimidating stance. "Make me."

"Well I can guarantee you won't be walking away, much rather crawl." The man smirked.

"I should say the same to you." Midnight knew the kind of people these guys were, they were part of his rival gang: The Dragons. Always threatening, cocky, and really stupid when it comes to small crimes. "Well I can guarantee you will end up in a hospital bed, much rather wake up in one." Midnight joked. The man swung his arm towards Midnight but he leaned back to dodge his attack, Midnight brought his hand up and gripped the man's wrist. Pulling it back and twisting it a way it shouldn't bringing the man down to his knee, only to have one connect to his chin making him fly back.

The other threw Scootaloo to the ground as he came after Midnight who smirked at the man's anger. "You shouldn't be messing with unarmed people, to be honest it just makes you cowards." Midnight said to get under his enemy's skin.

"You son of a-!" The man brought his foot up and pushed his leg forward but Midnight grabbed it and brought his elbow down, injuring his knee. The man grunted in pain and fell on his back, after a moment the man tried to get up but then Midnight instantly socked him back down. Knocking him cold.

Midnight slowly came back to his senses and sighed while shaking his head, he turned to Scootaloo who was having trouble getting up. Midnight walked over and helped her. "You alright?" He asked sincerely.

"I'm fine..." Scootaloo held her head. "I hit my head on the ground..."

Midnight took a look and didn't notice any damage. "You're not bleeding, I don't see a mark nor a bump."

"That's good... Who are you?" Scootaloo asked as she looked up at him, remembering who he was and softly smiled. "You just kicked some serious ass there." She mentioned.

Midnight chuckled at the compliment. "My names Midnight, do you need any help getting home?" He asked.

Scootaloo shook her head "No, thank you by the way."

Midnight backed away with his hands up. "No problem." He shoved his hands in his pockets and gave her a reassuring smile. "What's your name?"

Scootaloo looked up at him and groaned, rubbing the spot where she bumped her head. "Scootaloo." She answered. "I got to get home..." She turned and began walking away.

"It was nice meeting you." Midnight kindly said.

Scootaloo kept walking but waved.

Midnight turned around and began walking in the other direction, stepping over the bodies that laid injured and continued down the road but then he stopped. He turned his head back to look at her again before returning back, with a soft smile.

Scootaloo on the other hand was confused on why he had helped but soon exited that thought, he saved her that's all that matters. She then looked around, looking to see if anyone was around before hurrying to the giant building in front of her. As she got up to it, she softly opened it not to make any noise. Unfortunate for Scootaloo, she was still living in the Ponyville Orphanage but got used to it after a few years. She headed up the stairs and closed the door to her room behind her, she let out a soft long sigh of relief and headed towards her window. She was living on the second floor on the very edge of the building, she slowly unlatched her window bringing up and letting the cold breeze pass her skin. She loved the wind, the soft gust of it pushing past her hair gave her satisfaction. After a few minutes of feeling the wind she closed her window and sighed and headed towards her bed getting under the covers. She stared at the ceiling remembering this day as she slowly drifted off to sleep, where Luna awaited to watch over her.

Author's Note

And with that starts a good story I've been wanting to write for awhile, as progress is made so will your questions become answered. ~Enjoy :moustache:

Nightmare

Pain.

No one really knows what it can do, it could cause insanity, fear, rage, chronic depression, or pleasure. But some try the best to stash it away in the back of their minds where only their dreams will make them relive the pain from the past.

"Inconsiderate."

A voice shouted as Midnight's vision slowly shows a young girl that resembled his little sister, giving him a very angry look. "I'm sorry." Midnight's voice echoed through out the white room he was in as if it was a memory replaying itself.

"My son is a failure."

Midnight turned to see his father behind him, blocking his way to walk away from his little sister. "I'm trying my best." He argued.

"You've ruined this family! Get out! Get out and never come back!"

Midnight turned to his mother with a stern look, noticing that he was being surrounded by the people that caused him serious trauma throughout his life. "Fine! I'm getting sick of hearing your voice anyway!" The same tone of the replaying memory echoed.

"How could you?"

"It wasn't my fault!" Midnight shouted, as he turned to the one person that caused his life to crash. "Sunny... Please?" His voice cracked as he noticed that all the other figures had disappeared except Sunny.

"Don't! I thought you loved me!"

"But I do..." Midnight put his hands on her shoulders, only to be pushed off.

"You've lied time and time again! How do I know if your not lying to me now!"

Midnight opened his mouth but nothing seemed to come out, having no excuse of what to say.

"Typical... How easy is it to manipulate the girls your with? How could you do such a thing to me and your friends, it's always been you who ruined the fabric of our relationship and were always so picky!"

Midnight finally snapped. "You know what... NO! I have always been sick of your shit, I fell in love with you because of your cheery personality!" He shouted as he took a step back. "I'm not as happy as you were when we broke things off! You've got weight off your shoulders I just traded in for a bigger dumbbell and have to deal with it for the rest of my life! It was your fault my life fell apart, you spread that stupid rumor that people thought was real!" Midnight clenched his fist out of anger, watching as Sunny smirked evilly making the environment change to black as her eyes changed as well from light brown to dark red.

"That anger..." A dark voice spoke. "It's breathtaking to watch you flounder into what will soon be me!"

Midnight's eyes widened in fear as he began backing away from the red eyes that burnt the inside of his heart. "Get out..." He muttered before shouting at the figure. "GET OUT OF MY HEAD!"

"I can feel your insanity start to build and I'm enjoying the taste. Admit it, you want revenge against your father, your mother, your little sister, and the one girl that broke you into pieces... How does it feel Midnight?"

Midnight reached up to his head as he began shaking from frustration and dread as he fell to his knees. "Leave me alone..." He begged.

"If I did that then there wouldn't be a soul to torment!" The figure tackled him down, making Midnight stare into the face of fear himself. The figure reached up and grabbed the sides of Midnight's head. "I am the being you hold back, I'm the being you just want to get rid off! I am the being that everyone has! I AM THE EVIL OF YOUR MIND!" The voice caused Midnight to start to scream as he felt excruciating pain as the figure dug it's fingers into Midnight's mind. He felt like his whole head was being crushed like a grape while blood started to trickle down the corners of his face. His vision slowly began to show the figure hurting him, he gasped to witnessed a tall scrawny white bald figure with long arms and giant hands with blood dripping out of its teeth that were complete of razor sharp incisors. His bright red eyes stared into Midnight's inner soul. The fear was so great it caused Midnight to freeze and stop screaming with his mouth still open in shock. "YOU'RE BODY WILL BE MINE!" The figure smirked as it opened its mouth completely, launching his face towards Midnight's head to bite.

****

Midnight tossed and turned in his sleep, then soon screamed himself awake. He instantly jolted up and remained sat up in his bed as the moment continue to pass with every slow second, the pain in his chest was unbearable from emotional trauma he has to live with. He looks at his bare arms to look at the scars that he had gained throughout his twisted past, it all started when he had to deal with the pain and regret of leaving his home and the people he once loved.

Midnight closed his eyes as he panted from his heart racing like a jackhammer on rocks, he sat there and began to calm himself down. He felt his fingers start to tense up, giving it that numb feeling as his arms began to shake in a short hyperventilation before he laid back down.

After a few minutes of freaking out, Midnight managed to keep himself from letting the beast out if he didn't console himself. Midnight just continued to stare at the ceiling as he began to recall what had happened yesterday before pulling the covers off of him.

He looked around his small apartment that seemed dark and dim from the window being covered by a sheet of cloth, it was also a bit messy and dirty from being a really old apartment. Midnight never went with the big apartments since he mostly didn't want to waste his bits, if there's a bed he'll sleep anywhere.

Midnight turned on a lamp and moved the sheet that was covering the window away to look outside, he let out a sigh and closed it as he headed to the bathroom to take a shower.

Midnight really never had the decency to wash the old dirt off of the bathroom walls or that dust that covered the bathroom mirror, it never really bothered him and some people don't understand how he can live like that. All Midnight would do is shrug and say he wasn't bothered by it in the slightest, but in the end he just never seemed to clean it up. It's not like he was going to live there forever, he was probably going to die sooner or later with the path he chose.

Midnight left the bathroom after a quick shower and got dressed with the casual black shirt and black jeans with black shoes to match. It was his favorite color since it symbolized nothing, to finish the touch he wore the one thing that he had for years. His black zipper jacket.

Midnight sat back down on his bed and stared at his clock. 4:52 It was the usual time he was up and ready since it was always exactly 4 o'clock that he would actually get up. He never knew why, he never actually cared but it still annoyed him in the back of his mind where the one thing he has kept hidden all these years. His demon.

Midnight let out a sigh, standing up after eight minutes of thinking and left his apartment building with his mind racing with questions that soon began to die down as Midnight let the wind feel the essence of his face and hair making him forget the nightmare that had haunted him.

Midnight began to walk with nothing on his mind as he began to focus on the task at hand, until he stopped after hearing a sudden noise coming from the alley next to him. It sounded like a broom bounced off the ground, Midnight could barely see what was in the alley but he knew what hit the ground.

Midnight stayed quiet and slowly entered the alleyway, trying to focus his vision to see what was in the darkness until he heard a cat meow and he began to chuckle. "Dumb cat." He said before leaving the alley and heading back in the direction of he was walking down the first time.

He then noticed people when he entered the market area, he then realized the people were setting up shop for the day as he began to walk through it. No one bothered to stop him and annoy him with 'Wanna buy this?' Since he wasn't really looking for anything or they weren't ready to sell anything just yet. That's how it is in Ponyville early in the morning, not many of the people were out and about but mostly sleeping till the morning actually starts.

Midnight continued out of the marketplace and continued towards a giant warehouse that had been abandoned for years, it used be a factory for things like furniture and other appliances. But over those years it was where the Jaguars's had started and soon became infested with them as more and more joined them each day, Midnight can easily remember when he first joined, it was only because it was the day his life finally took a turn in a new direction.

Midnight got up to the door and knocked in a password pattern.

Knock twice. Pause. Knock five times. Pause. Knock once. Pause. Knock four times.

After a few seconds the door opened as a man peered his head out to see Midnight there, making him open the door completely. Midnight shook the mans hand with a smile before heading to the stairs to the office, but was stopped by his friend Lance. "I wouldn't go see the boss right now." He warned.

Midnight raised an eyebrow. "Why not?"

Lance chuckled as he looked up at the office. "He's a bit busy at the moment if you know what I mean."

Midnight shook his head. "He's going to get a disease if he keeps this up."

Lance shrugged. "Still, I would go see Iris. She's been looking for you."

Lance is the typical go to guy for jobs and was there when Midnight left the club after his little 'talk' with the owner Scruffy. Now Iris, she was the kind of girl that actually had standards and she. Was. Bad. Ass. She took on five guys with her hands tied behind her back and she even caused a mans arm to dislocate by using only one finger. One. Finger.

"Why is she looking for me?" Midnight asked.

"She said she saw something she wanted to talk to you about." Lance answered, patting Midnight on the shoulder before heading leaving his presence.

Midnight sighed looking up at the office to see certain motions that caused him to look away, heading in towards the place Iris hung out at. It was an empty part of the warehouse and she had claimed it as her own, one person who entered it without her permission had ended up with a broken arm before he even realized what had happened.

As Midnight entered he looked around, seeing her easily through the pipes that connected to the walls of the room. "What do you want Iris?" He asked, looking straight at her.

Iris jumped off the pipe she was on and landed on both feet before looking up at Midnight. "How is it you are the only one that can find out where I'm hiding?" She asked.

"I just have great vision." Midnight smirked jokingly.

Iris gave an menacing grin. "You didn't last night."

Midnight raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?" He asked.

"Last night, two guys were harassing a girl and guess who comes to her rescue?"

Midnight let out a sigh as he shrugged. "And?"

Iris scoffed. "Come on, I saw the way you looked at her. You always have it out for the innocent ones."

Midnight put a hand up and pointed at her. "Don't start." He warned.

Iris chuckled darkly and turned her back to him walking and swaying her hips as she did. "I can start whatever I want, I have that itch of curiosity that always must be answered or else I get a damn headache." Iris paused, turning around with the same grin. "Why is it that I don't ever see you walk into your apartment building with a girl, or when your in a public place and a drunk girl asks you to do something that men like, but you turn them down?"

Midnight took a step back, surprised how she would know this. "Have you been following me?"

Iris let out an obvious sigh. "And somehow you never noticed cause you are always focusing on something else that you don't have the nerve to look around, that is a weakness that could get you killed." She warned.

Midnight began thinking, it didn't stop his instinct in fighting but the only thing it did defect is his peripheral vision. "Why did you want to talk to me about this?" He asked.

Iris smiled. "Cause I can. Plus I thought you might want to know." She crossed her arms with sass.

Midnight chuckled softly. "Whatever."

Iris began to walk backwards. "See ya." She smiled, before jumping onto a pipe and quickly climbing it like it was easy.

Midnight sighed and left the room without further notice until he remembered That exact room was when he was accepted into the Jaguars five years ago. It gave him a little nostalgia as a smile crept onto his face as he began walking upstairs to his boss's office, let's hope he has good news today.

Author's Note

A little hint of what had happened to Midnight in his past and what lies in his mental state. :applecry:

BTW, I freaked myself out writing the nightmare portion... Well, I don't need sleep. :pinkiecrazy: Thank you guys for the support! :pinkiegasp: I am really going to enjoy writing this for you guys! :pinkiehappy: ~Enjoy :moustache:

Friend

Scootaloo had just finished taking a shower and started searching her dresser for suitable clothes to wear, the water that soaked her hair began dripping out causing her to dry it with her towel. She pulled out her clothes for the day and began to get dressed.

After that she brushed her short purple hair to make it the way she always had it, her mind raced with questions from last night when Midnight had took down the two guys that had attacked her. But she ignored them and set the brush down looking at herself in the mirror and smirked.

She turned to check the time. 6:30 She softly smiled, grabbing her bag and exited her room closing the door behind her.

As she passed by the front desk she stopped and checked in with the man out front. "I'm heading out."

The man smiled. "Be back by curfew this time." He warned.

Scootaloo opened the doors and stared up at the Celestia's sun, she softly sighed. 'Thank Celestia it's Sunday.'

She was on her way to Sugar Cube Corner to meet her friends for another day of dares and games that would probably lead to injury, but that was the rush she loved that she had picked up from her idol Rainbow Dash. 'Laugh in the face of danger.' She said she learned that from some awesome person but Scootaloo thought it was still cool hearing it from her. Scootaloo watched the people walk with their emotions brightened at something, she thought it was just a happy day. Ever since crime had originated within the town everyone would seem a bit more glum, Scootaloo never really bothered with it so she clearly ignored the expressions from the others and continued down the path to Sugar Cube Corner until she could see it in the distance.

The closer she got the more she noticed the people cheering from inside, it seems everyone got a day off and decided to spend it on partying. As she entered the building she noticed it was a little bit of a mess from the group that was continuing to create it, but she continued to scan the room to find Applebloom and Sweetie Belle waving her over from the far side of the room.

Scootaloo let out a sigh and smiled as she began heading over to her friends and passing the crazed group of people laughing and joking around with the rest. She sat down at the table that they were in. "So, what's on today's agenda?" Scootaloo asked casually, leaning back in her chair.

Applebloom shrugged. "A day of relaxation?"

Scootaloo chuckled and shook her head as she leaned back up. "No no no, we have to do something."

"How about talking? Me and Applebloom aren't really in the mood for anything crazy today." Sweetie shrugged.

Scootaloo sighed, her eyes closing as she began to think. "Fine... But what should we tal-" She stopped and opened her eyes when she heard a familiar voice behind her. She turned her head towards the voice to see Midnight sitting next to a window with a phone to his ear while glancing out the window, the look on his face was like he was irritated about something. She slowly turned in her seat as she continued to look at him and decided to listen to his conversation only to be disappointed by the results.

"What are you having me do, friend?" He asked, pausing for a few seconds before responding to the caller. "Fine," He took the phone off his ear and hung up, he sat back and rubbed his face with both hands before standing up and leaving the Sugar Cube Corner

Scootaloo smirked, turning to her friends. "Okay, you guys do something boring. Bye!" She hurried whiled getting off of her chair and proceeded to follow Midnight.

"Is she doing what I think she's doing?" Sweetie asked Applebloom.

"Yup..." Applebloom sighed, turning to her friend. "Getting into something she shouldn't be." Applebloom softly smiled. "That's Scootaloo."

**An Hour Earlier**

Midnight stopped at the door to his boss's office and leaned to the side to look through the window cautiously just in case if he wasn't done having fun, luckily it seemed he was.

He knocked on the door and awaited a response, once given he grabbed the door handle and pushed the door open. The boss was sitting in his desk, shuffling his cards as he read the newspaper. He looked up and once he saw Midnight he slowly smirked. "About time you got here, I was about to call for you." The boss got up out of his seat to reveal his tall and buff body structure, He wore a black leather jacket that matched his dark skin and red eyes.

Midnight sat down and let out a long sigh. "Just had a talk with Iris."

The boss chuckled setting down the deck of cards on his desk.. "How'd that go?"

Midnight shook his head. "She gave me a stern talking to."

The boss chuckled and stood up reaching in one of his desk drawers to pull out a bottle of scotch. "Do you drink?" He asked.

"No." Midnight calmly said.

The boss began to pour the scotch into a glass cup. "How have you been?." He took a swig of the drink, cringing at the taste.

Midnight closed his eyes and turned his head away. "It's been a tiring couple of days ever since the Dragons came."

The boss chuckled and sat down in the seat next to Midnight. "Well, I've got something that might just cheer you up." He reached into his pocket and pulled out something handing the object to Midnight.

Midnight looked to see it was a very expensive phone. Confused on how he got it, Midnight took it and smiled. "Thanks, what's this for?" He asked.

The boss pointed at the phone, taking another drink of the scotch. "Turn it on."

Midnight paused for a second before looking down at the phone and turned it on. As it pulled up it had a message that was planted onto screen. 'Sugar Cube Corner. Call Contact When There.' Midnight raised an eyebrow as he looked back up at the boss. "Do you know who the contact is?" He asked.

The boss smirked. "He is the new tech guy, he has his eyes on you specifically and wants to test you to see if you are the real deal."

Midnight slightly nodded as he looked back at the phone. "What for?" He asked as he studied to message.

The boss shrugged before looking up at Midnight. "Just head to the location and he'll give you a job to do, this time you won't have to take orders from me."

"Yeah, gives me every reason to relax." Midnight joked, earning a punch from the boss.

"Quit joking." The boss smiled. "Now go, he's not going to wait all day."

"Okay boss." Midnight got up from his seat and turned to the boss. "Also, when you are going to have some fun close the damn blinds." Midnight joked again.

The boss smirked. "Maybe I like to be watched." He joked right back.

"See yeah boss." Midnight had enough and left the office, the boss finished his drink with a refreshing sigh and went back to his desk.

Midnight began to make his way to the location that he was given on the phone, leaving the warehouse and going down the road towards Sugar Cube Corner.

Midnight passed by some people that seemed a bit happier than yesterday, it seemed that it was a more happy day than usual for some people. It got Midnight a little curious but figured it was just some occasion, lets hope it's a good one for them.

Midnight entered Sugar Cube Corner and found a large group drinking, cheering, staggering, and laughing. Midnight stared at the group for a couple of seconds before heading far away from the crowd to sit down next to a window, he waited for a just a few seconds as he prepared himself for what he had to do. He let out a sigh and pulled out the phone and called the contact.

He put it up to his ear to where the ringing was coming from and waited for the ringing to stop. "I'm her-."

"I know, I have a tracker on the phone so I know where you are at all times." A sound of a young male spoke and the sound of keys clacking could be heard within the white noise that was coming from the phone.

"That's not creepy at all." Midnight said sarcastically.

"Are you going to help me or not?" The man asked.

Midnight scoffed. "How about we start by telling me your name?"

"I'm just a friend."

Midnight closed his eyes and groaned. "That's not a good answer."

"Well it's the only one I got so deal with it."

"Enjoying being a jerk?" Midnight asked as he began to be annoyed.

"I wouldn't have to be a jerk if you wouldn't have been callous."

Midnight paused, having a hard time responding to that. So, he let out a soft sigh before speaking. "I'm sorry,"

"You don't trust me, I get it. But if you are willing to take down the Dragons as much as I am then you'll have to trust me. Sound like a deal?"

Midnight sighed, closing his eyes before responding. "Okay, what's the job?"

"I'll be sending you the locations of where you need to go and I'll tell you what you need to do from there, it'll be like playing that treasure hunt game as a kid."

Midnight looked out the window, pausing for a moment before responding. "What are you having me do, friend?"

"Just follow my instructions and I'll explain everything, I'm sending you to the first location. Then I'll send what you need to do when I see you've gotten there. Good luck."

Midnight sighed. "Fine." He took the phone off his ear and hit end, he raised both of his hands and rubbed his face before getting up out of his seat and leaving Sugar Cube Corner.

Midnight stopped at the entrance, then he felt the phone vibrate in his pocket and pulled it out, after turning it on and he read what was on the screen 'The Kiss Inn.' Midnight was giving a confused face as he began walking. He knew where that place was but he didn't know why he was being sent there, guess he'll find out when he gets there.

****

The group finally settled down after laughing and dancing and finally decided to discuss serious matters. "I'm tired of the gangs in our town!" The first guy exclaimed.

"Yeah!" The rest cheered.

The first guy smiled. "That's why I got a plan."

The second guy intervened. "We can't do anything to them, the police are just going to take us down instead of the gangs."

The third guy joined in. "That's why we create a plan where the police won't find out it's us."

The first guy stood up. "We know where one of them lives and their the right hand man of the Jaguars, he was here not too long ago. We go there and then we know what to do from there. We wait till early in the morning before we go there, that way he is asleep the first chance we get. The whole town is joining in on it."

The third guy stood up. "What are we going to do if you don't mind me asking?" He asked.

The first guy chuckled. "We burn the place he lives in.."

Author's Note

Who is this new guy? :trixieshiftleft: What is he making Midnight do? :rainbowhuh: Why is Scootaloo following Midnight? :rainbowderp: I don't know... :derpyderp2: :rainbowlaugh:

Ever since school started I've been a bit behind on it... I apologize. :scootangel:

Thank you guys so much for reading, I'm glad for the support that this story is getting and I'm really enjoying writing this. :pinkiehappy: ~Enjoy :moustache:

Location One

Author's Note

I wrote this while listening to the Turret Song from Portal 2, let me tell you it was fantastic! :rainbowlaugh:

Thanks for reading. ~Enjoy :moustache:

Location One

The Kiss Inn, a place to bring lovers. A place that is just like a normal hotel but with "Special" services. Midnight wasn't too fond of wanting to walk in there when Iris could be potentially watching, it gave him cringes just thinking about it.

As he felt the phone in his pocket go off he immediately pulled out the phone and read the message. 'Walk to the right side of the building.'

Midnight sighed and did as the message said, to find himself in a dark corner where the giant dumpster was. Until his phone had rung again, only to display another message. 'Behind the Dumpster."

Midnight shook his head and looked behind the dumpster to find a silver suitcase, he looked around to see if anyone was coming this way and grabbed the case. He left the area behind the dumpster and kneeled down to open the case, what was revealed inside was a tiny earpiece and a card to get in.

He picked up the earpiece and set it in his ear, easily hidden from vision making it easier not to get noticed. The earpiece beeped and the tech responded. "Earpiece in, we are ready to begin."

Midnight shook his head. "So, when are you going to tell me what I'm doing at a brothel?"

"That is not the right word for it."

"'The Kiss Inn' sounds like a place to get tang." Midnight vented.

"It's a hotel Midnight."

"Whatever." Midnight closed the suitcase and picked it up, putting it back where he found it left the side of the building.

"Enter the hotel and talk to the receptionist."

"Got it." Midnight turned the corner and up to the buildings door, he took a few deep breaths and entered.

Midnight took a look around and examined the room, two stairs on other sides of the room that had doorways but with no doors next to them that would lead to the bar and resting area. He looked up at the second floor that had a railing connecting to both the stairs, it was smooth wood and felt as if there were no ridges or rough edges on them making it safe to not get splinters.

"Excuse me?" The Receptionist spoke as she stood up from her chair, her brown hair was tied in a ponytail and hung onto her shoulder. She gave a small smile as Midnight walked over returning it. "What can I help you with at the Kiss Inn?"

"Uhh..." Midnight reached into his pocket and pulled out the card, handing it to her. "I have this."

"Say it's to talk to the Manager." The Tech helped.

"I was hoping to speak to the Manager." Midnight cleared his throat.

The Receptionist smiled. "She's not here right now."

"Ask if you could stay in the office till she gets back." The Tech helped once more.

"I could wait in her office if you don't mind?" Midnight gave a charming smile, the Receptionist opened her mouth but closed it after a few seconds and softly nodded.

"Come with me, I'll open it for you." The Receptionist pulled out the keys from inside the desk and exited the booth, Midnight followed her up the stairs and up to a door on the left. She stuck the keys in and opened it, she gestured him to go ahead and enter which Midnight followed. Taking a look inside gave him the general idea of what an office looked like, the desk in the corner of the room with a lamp sitting on top of it with various items. "Alright, you know where to find me when you have a question."

He nodded at the Receptionist and she left closing the door behind her, leaving Midnight in there alone. "Okay, Now what?" He asked the Tech.

"Start searching, It has to be there somewhere."

Midnight sighed, heading over to the desk and began rummaging through the drawers. "What am I looking for?"

"A flash drive."

Midnight sighed as he continued to search, checking the door once in awhile to see if anyone was entering. Midnight pulled out a flash drive, it was brown and seemed scratched with the number '1' on it. "Is it brown?"

"Yes."

Midnight nodded and shoved it in his back pocket. He froze as his eyes was set on a little leather hardcover book, curiosity got the better of him and he quickly skimmed through it. It seemed to be a list of customers who had "paid for fun" and Midnight stopped on one page and a shiver was sent down his spine, he reread the words over and over.

It was the boss's name, repeated to the same girl. "Cherry?"

The Tech intervened. "Someone's coming!"

Midnight ignored him and continued to turn the page to reveal more of boss's intentions here. "Why did he keep coming here?"

"Midnight, we don't have time for this. I don't want you getting arrested!"

Midnight scoffed. "You sound like someone I know." His body then froze for the second time, his eyes widened as he stared into space. "Wait a minute, you DO sound like someone I know." Midnight began thinking on who this could be but nothing came to mind, it started to bother him.

The Tech groaned. "This isn't the time!"

Midnight slammed the drawer, shoving the book into his other back pocket. "Who are you?" He asked deliberately and walked around the desk.

"Midnight-"

"No! Right now, who are you?"

The Tech sighed. "Midnight, we don't have time for this. We can talk about this later."

"Do I know you!?" Midnight shouted.

"I-"

"Do. I. Know. You? Yes or no?" Midnight asked darkly, waiting for an answer.

The Tech didn't say anything, until after a few more seconds there was a response. "Yes."

After he spoke the door to the office opened, the Manager took one look and crossed her arms like he knew he was there. "What are you doing in my office?"

Midnight put on a smile and chuckled nervously. "I actually wanted to talk to you, I had this card and-"

"That'Card'is for employees only, last time I checked you don't work here." She stated.

Midnight stuttered. "Uh... Well, I... sort of-"

"Security!" The Manager shouted.

"Crap..." Midnight said under his breath.

A man in a black suit walked in with a grin on his face. "This is my favorite part of my job." He grabbed Midnight's arm and began to restrain him.

Midnight chuckled. "Mine too." He grabbed the man's arm that held him and twisted it back, the man groaned and threw a punch. Midnight ducked, raising a fist and hitting him in the ribs. The man bent down from sudden shock of pain in his side and regained his senses as he raised his arm to try to hit Midnight only to find himself on the ground. Midnight had kicked him in the shin and kneed him in the face. "Huh... Thought he would be better."

The Manager took a step back, shaking slightly. "What do you want?" She asked.

"Oh, don't worry, I got what I came for." Midnight passed by her and left the office, he looked downstairs and saw another man in a black suit run up. Midnight shrugged his shoulders, but was caught off guard when his arms were held back by the same man from the office.

The men chuckled darkly, Midnight began joining. "Yeah, I got caught. Very funny." Midnight was met with a fist to the stomach, breaking the wind out of him. He began to take slow breaths as the man tried to hit him again, Midnight kicked his fist hard hearing a few fingers snap. "Okay then." He used the man that was holding him's strength and lifted both his feet and kicked the man in front of him, sending him back down the stairs.

****

Scootaloo found herself at the entrance of the Kiss Inn and raised an eyebrow. 'Why did Midnight come here? Guess he's just one of those guys...' She opened the door and looked around, she jumped when she heard a tumble on the ground next to her. She found a man on the floor who was holding his side, groaning in pain. She heard more noises and looked up the stairs to see Midnight being held by another man in a black suit.

Midnight headbutted the man behind him and fell to his knee, he gripped the man's arm and threw him over his shoulder. The man got back up quickly only to be met with a punch across the face, and a boot to his chest. The man fell back hearing wood break as he noticed he had broken through the railing and was falling, the man fell on his back on the booth only to bounce off of it and hit the floor with a loud thud.

Midnight ran down the stairs, not noticing Scootaloo standing in the doorway since he was focused on the men on the floor. As he turned to the door he met Scootaloo's dumbstruck expression, all he could do was let out a soft tone. "Uh, this isn't what it looks like."

The man that was recovering from the stairs started to get up. "I'm going to beat the hell out of you."

Midnight turned around to notice more men in suits heading after him, Midnight turned around to Scootaloo with a smirk. "This is the fun part." He grabbed her hand and booked it out the door, running as fast as his legs could take him. Scootaloo met his pace and slightly blushed when she realized he was still holding her hand, they continued to sprint down to Ponyville's streets.

Midnight glanced back to notice the men were farther than he thought but were catching up, so Midnight picked up the speed and cut a corner. He took the chance and darted into a dim alleyway that seemed darker even with the sun was out, he held Scootaloo to the wall and pushed his body to her to camouflage in the darkness.

Midnight heard footsteps and whispered to Scootaloo who was blushing like mad. "Hold your breath."

Scootaloo nodded and closed her mouth, holding in the breath that wanted to escape but she kept it in. Out of the corner of her eye she notice the men in suits run past the alleyway, not even looking their direction.

As the sound of running faded away Midnight let out a sigh of relief. "Well then, that was fun." He then realized he was still pressed up against her and he smiled as he pushed himself off of her. "So, what was a girl like you doing at the Kiss Inn?" He asked.

Scootaloo noticed he was talking and snapped back into reality, putting on a smile. "I should be asking the same thing."

"That isn't important." Midnight leaned back against the alley wall.

Scootaloo sighed. "So... those guys in black where just your friends then?"

Midnight chuckled. "Nah, I just met them. They wanted to kick me out cause I was getting to 'handsy' with one of the girls." He lied.

Scootaloo saw through it and chuckled to herself. "Whatever."

Midnight stared at her for a few seconds. "You followed me." He blurted.

Scootaloo looked at him, no use hiding it. "Yeah and?"

Midnight's expression changed to grim. "Don't." He said darkly.

Scootaloo was surprised by his sudden change in tone and opened her mouth to speak but was cut off.

"Listen, I'm not who you think I am. Following me is a dangerous thing to do, in doing so you'll get yourself killed." Midnight got off the wall and exited the alleyway cautiously.

Scootaloo moved slightly, processing what he just said and softly pushed herself off of the wall. She continued to stand there with a sad look and left the alleyway after a few minutes, she was so overtaken by the word 'killed' that came out of Midnight's mouth. Only making her more curious, but terrified.

Midnight sighed as he looked at the time on the phone. '2:30 Woah, that took a long time.'

"That was pretty harsh." The tech guy responded, Midnight had forgotten he was still listening but shrugged it off.

"So? I spoke the truth, I wasn't going to tell her with a smile on my face or she would think I wasn't serious." Midnight explained.

"Why not be nicer about it?"

"I've tried... trust me..." Midnight said angrly. "I'm DONE being the nice guy."

Just Leave It

After spending the rest of the night thinking, Scootaloo rummaged through her closet. It was the dead of the night as she continued to pull out random items that were shoved into her closet. She sighed in relief as she found what she was looking for and pulled out a small metal box, her hands slightly shook and she closed her closet door.

Scootaloo set down the box on her dresser and leaned against the dresser, staring at the blue coated box with a picture of her and an older women. Scootaloo softly smiled, caressing the photo as she opened her mouth to speak. "Hi mom... Sorry for... leaving you in the closet for so long..." She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small key unlocked the box and opened it to show that the box was full of her mother's ashes. "I miss you..." She stuttered slightly. "It's been... uh..." She took a deep breath. "It's been a rough couple of years without you."

Scootaloo paused for a few minutes as she continued to stare at the box, unnerved by the fact that inside it was her remains. "I'm sorry. I haven't been a very good daughter to you, I'm trying to be better but... it's just not happening." A single tear left her eye and drooped down slowly on her cheek. "I love you." Her voice cracked slightly. "Why'd you have to go?" She softly sobbed, moving her head away from the box so her tears wouldn't fall in the ashes.

A knock came to the door and Scootaloo jumped, realizing her door was open and saw the owner of the orphanage standing in the doorway with a concerned look. "Uh... Destiny, I didn't um..." She frantically wiped her tears. "I didn't see you there."

Destiny softly sighed as he entered the room, putting a hand on Scootaloo's shoulder. "I know what it's like to lose someone, I know exactly what you are going through." He slowly pulled Scootaloo into a hug. "And I'm sorry for it."

Scootaloo instantly pushed into the hug, letting herself cry into his chest and gripped on his shirt. Destiny rubbed her back, accepted Scootaloo's sadness that was set upon him. She needed a friend, so he was there to help her no matter what.

Scootaloo pulled away softly. "Sorry... I..."

"Hey." He put a cupped her cheeks and made her look at him. "I care about all the kids here, if you ever need anyone to talk to that I know can keep secrets. You can talk to me." He softly smiled, wiping some of Scootaloo's tears away.

"Don't you have kids of your own?" She asked.

Destiny let go and backed away. "Yeah, but still. I've put everything into this place because all I wanted was to see kids smile and live life without a worry. Because the owner of this place is a big old softly; besides, I treat my kids with as much love as the rest of you."

Scootaloo softly smiled. "We've got to stop having this conversation."

"Don't do anything sad when I come visit."

Scootaloo chuckled, after she finished she gave the owner what he always wanted; a smile. "Thank you."

Destiny smiled back. "You're welcome, just remember what I told you." Destiny turned around and left the room, closing the door behind him.

Scootaloo turned to her mothers ashes with a smiled whispering "I love you." quickly and picked up the box, putting it back in her closet.

****

The night was fading and Midnight had gotten back from the second location he was assigned, it really wasn't anything special. He was literally given a flash drive at a theater while he watched Luna's Banishment He didn't know who it was but it resembled a women, the tech said he would know who that would be soon.

Midnight made his way back to his own apartment building that seemed surprisingly empty but it didn't bother him, he went upstairs to his room and pulled out his keys. In days like this, Midnight would just blow it over and just get some rest.

"Midnight..."

But no.... He was visited...

"Midnight..."

Midnight's eyes widened as he hurried to open his door, after locking it behind him he barged into his bathroom grabbing the handle to the medicine cabinet.

"Midnight..."

Midnight felt his arm be thrown back from the handle and he collapsed onto the tile floor. "No..." Midnight tried to get back up.

"Midnight..."

He reached and tore off the cabinet door, knocking the objects inside out until he heard a familiar clang hit the ground.

"Midnight..."

Midnight fell back onto the floor and reached for a bottle, quickly opening it. He dabbed it the open container on his hand and pills fell into his hand. He shoved the pills in his mouth and gulped them down as his body began to shiver, he regained some of his strength and he got up. He let his jacket slip off and onto the floor, he continued to take off his pieces of clothing until he reached nothing but his skin.

He turned on the shower and quickly jumped into it, to let the water drench away the pain that burned inside him. He began to examine his chest, nothing but scars and burn marks that would remain there for a long time.

Midnight closed his eyes, remembering how he got those in the first place. The one that hurt even more was the scar that went all the way down his spine with burn marks surrounding it, even after three years it still burned and felt like the source of his insanity.

The water trailed down Midnight's body, releasing all tension that was rising in his mind. He began thinking of other things, the people he had met here, the events that were taking place now. But once Scootaloo popped into his mind something inside him completely lifted, he didn't know what it was or why it happened but once he kept thinking of her his entire body would feel complete bliss.

He shook his head, erasing the image in his mind. She needs to stay away, for her own sake.

"That was pretty harsh."

"So? I spoke the truth, I wasn't going to tell her with a smile on my face or she would think I wasn't serious."

"Why not be nicer about it?"

"I've tried... trust me... I'm DONE being the nice guy."

After the long shower he got out of the bathroom and put on a pair of underwear, going straight into bed without even a simple noise.

Author's Note

Just a short chapter for you folks, I enjoy this story so much. I've been trying to get writing on this story and I've been late on doing that from either writers block or just plain sick. But I'll just put this short chapter for you guys and hope it makes up for it, I'll be writing soon I hope.

Thanks for reading. ~Enjoy :moustache:

Burned

As of every night, Midnight screams himself awake at the same time as always. 4 o'clock. Midnight took a few minutes to calm down and left the covers of his bed.

He spent awhile in the shower and was dressed as soon as he was out. He sat at his bed, covering his face with both of his hands trying to remember when the last time he was actually fine and not having to deal with this personality that tormented him. He was soon distracted by a sudden light that was reflecting off the cloth that was covering the window, Midnight stood up and moved it out of the way to see a group of people outside... with torches.

"We burn the place he lives in.."

Without warning the group threw bottles that resembled a Molotov towards his window, Midnight ducked out of the way as the bottle smashed through his window and set the cloth on fire.

Midnight quickly got to his feet but as he noticed the fire starting to spread more bottles were thrown inside, a blast sent him into the wall and he slid down onto his bottom. He opened his eyes and once his eyes caught sight of the fire it had widened as he gripped his chest and his entire body shook, he felt his heart beating hard in his chest with his breathing slowing down to the point where he couldn't barely breath anymore. Fear surged through every part of his body causing him to freeze in place, the phobia of fire lodged in his brain that wouldn't let go.

Midnight tried hard to regain his sense only getting slight adrenaline so he acted fast as he noticed the fire blocked his exit, the only way out was through it. He quickly grabbed his jacket and put it on, he also grabbed the phone and shoved it in his pocket. He then staggered and fell onto the end table as smoke entered his lungs making it even harder to breath.

He lifted himself back up and looked into the fire towards the exit, he took one deep breath as his blood ran through his legs giving him the push he needed. He ran through the fire amd got through it unscathed.

As he busted through the door he looked down the hallway to notice that the entire apartment was on fire, but he wasn't done yet as he continued running. A pile of burnt wood blocked the stairs so he entered another room filled with fire, he looked towards the window to notice that no one was on that part outside and it was the only exit he saw. So he took the chance and drove himself towards it, he put his forearms in front of him and crashed through the two story window to find himself feeling a giant breeze as he fell.

He groaned as he landed on his backside, he hurried to stand back up and stumbled to get back up only to notice that the fire left part of itself on Midnight's arm. But he noticed the fire had already burned through his clothes and began to smolder his skin, the sudden pain caused him to scream.

He quickly fell onto the ground and began rolling on the fire to put it out. But it was already too late, as he looked at his arm to notice it had already burned part of his skin to the point where you could see the muscle sizzling with heat. Midnight groaned in pain and brought himself to his feet getting out of there before the people who burned him found out they hadn't finished the job.

But where should he go? That was the only place he lived and I don't think people would let a gang member live in their home. Plus their was no way Midnight would stay at the warehouse considering the conditions. A thought popped into his head that caused him to scoff. But their were no choices in the matter as he limped down the road, luckily their wasn't anybody around to see him in trouble. As his eyes set on the building he sighed in regret and began limping towards the building.

The sign in front of it. 'Ponyville Orphanage'

****

Scootaloo couldn't sleep. She could not let go of what Midnight had said. "Killed...?" She mumbled.

Without her noticing her window slowly opening as a hand grabbed onto the ledge, Midnight pulled himself in and his foot got caught and he fell in on his burnt arm causing him to let out a pained groan.

Scootaloo gasped as she jolted up, looking to see Midnight on the ground writhing in pain. "Midnight?!" She shouted in a whisper, she got up off the bed and down to him. "How the hell do you know where I live?"

Midnight chuckled. "I followed you the night you got attacked." He looked at her and smirked still breathing heavily from the pain. "Nice nighty." He joked.

Scootaloo blushed and grabbed the arm that wasn't burnt. "Shut up, now come on." She helped him up and laid him down on her bed. "I'll call the ambulance."

Midnight instantly grabbed her arm. "No... No hospital."

Scootaloo groaned and rubbed the back of her head thinking, she then remembered. "I know where I can find a first aid kit. Stay right there." Scootaloo left the room, leaving Midnight to relax on her bed.

"Yeah... like I'm totally going to go somewhere..." Midnight grumbled, he looked at his arm and his eyes began to flicker, the pain was too much for him and he soon passed out from it.

****

Midnight slowly opened his eyes as he found himself in a hospital bed, he looked at himself to notice bandages all over his body. His back burned painfully, he turned to the door which slowly opened. "Nurse? Where is he?" Midnight asked.

"Who?" The nurse asked, taking his chart and looking at it.

"Shade! Where's my brother!" Midnight shouted.

"Calm yourself, Shade is in the ICU. His burns are too serious, if you want to see your brother you'll have to wait." The nurse explained.

Without thinking straight, Midnight started to get up but the nurse tried to stop him but he pushed her out of the way. "I want to see him!" Midnight finally got to his feet, pain instantly shot through him and he fell to the ground. The nurse called for help as a few doctors entered, Midnight struggled against their grip but was soon given a shot that caused him to slowly pass out. "Shade..." He mumbled before his entire body went limp.

****

Midnight's eyes slowly opened as he found himself on a very comfortable bed. His eyes were blurred slightly as he continued to look around, luckily Scootaloo listened to him and she didn't send him to the hospital.

As Midnight slowly regained his vision he noticed a very stern looking Scootaloo in a chair, staring right at him. He now takes it back, she should have sent him to the hospital. "Morning." Midnight smiled.

"What happened?" Scootaloo said with a dark tone.

He chuckled as he kept his mouth shut, he looked down to notice his arm in a cast. He then noticed his shirt wasn't on, he then decided to talk. "I got burned." He said sarcastically.

"I wasn't talking about that." She said, crossing her arms. "I'm talking about the scars."

Midnight looked at his chest and took a deep breath. "Do you think I'm just going to talk?"

Scootaloo scoffed. "So says the guy who told me staying away from you would help me, till the very next day you show up injured like nothing ever happened. Yes, I expect you to talk."

Midnight lifted his uninjured arm and rubbed his eyes. "Got me there."

Scootaloo soon leaned forward, waiting for him to answer her questions.

"Plenty of knife fights, no big deal." Midnight lied.

Scootaloo shook her head. "Those are burn scars."

Midnight looked at her with a concerned look. "Since when do you know what-"

"I go to school moron." Scootaloo snapped.

He looked away. "No."

"What was that?" She asked standing up.

"You are not changing my mind!" Midnight snapped. "That is my personal business."

Scootaloo paused for a few seconds. "Fine." She then pointed at him. "But you owe me."

Midnight rolled his eyes, staying quiet.

The room was now filled with silence, Scootaloo was surprised that no one had heard that conversation but she never bothered with it.

A familiar ring came from Midnight's pocket, he pulled it out and read the message on the screen. He let out a soft sigh and pulled the covers off him, luckily his pants were still on.

Scootaloo raised an eyebrow. "Where are you going?" She asked more concerned than controlling.

"Away." Midnight set the phone on the nightstand, leaving it where it was and looked around for a shirt. "Where's my clothes."

Scootaloo walked passed him and picked it up off the dresser and handed it to him, also a fixed black jacket.

Midnight looked at it. "How long was I out?"

"Four hours. I had a favor for my friends sister who is fortunately a fashionista, I got a new one for you." Scootaloo sounded more aloof then most.

Midnight smiled softly. "Thanks." He then started dressing up, he zipped up the new jacket and sighed comfortably. "Wow, fuzzy."

Scootaloo chuckled. "You're welcome."

Midnight then left through the window, his arm didn't hurt as much anymore with the cast now on it. He grabbed onto the pipe that was aligned down the edge of the building and he proceeded to slid down it.

Midnight stayed in the shadows because since his apartment was attacked he decided to keep out of sight, he began looking around to see if the coast was clear. He then saw Lance running up to him. "Midnight!"

Midnight came out of the alley only to be grabbed by Lance. "The boss needs to see you right away!" He shouted. "He is NOT happy."

"What? What's going on?" Midnight asked, concerned.

"He only wants to talk to you." Lance looked him straight in the eye.

Midnight started nodding. "Okay, take me to him."

Back in the orphanage, Scootaloo crossed her arms slowly and her smile faded. She then sat down on the bed and stared at the wall in front of her. "Damn..."

A sudden ring caused her to jolt slightly her head turning towards it, she stood up and looked at the phone that Midnight had left accidentally. Or so she thought?

"What?" Scootaloo grabbed the phone, clicking the button to turn it on. A message popped up, she thought it was for Midnight but it was actually... for her?

'Scruffy's Bass Drop' Club; Wear something Sexy Scootaloo.'

****

"DAMN IT!" The boss shouted as loud crashing sounds and stuff hitting the floor, Midnight opened the door only to be viciously grabbed and slammed into the wall. "FIND HER!"

Midnight put his hands up. "Who?" He asked defensively.

The boss screamed and let go of Midnight, grabbing the nearest item and slamming it against the wall. "AGH!"

"BOSS! Calm down!" Midnight shouted.

The boss turned to him, giving him the death look. "She deserted us Midnight!" He shouted with unbelievable anger.

Midnight leaned forward trying to understand who he was talking about. "What are you talking about?"

"She stole from me that f***king whore! She is trying to tear this gang down Midnight!"

Midnight finally had enough. "WHO?!" He shouted.

The boss groaned frustrated as he sat down, he soon calmed himself down and looked up. "Iris."

Midnight took a step back shocked. "What...?"

"Find her, Midnight." The boss stood up, quickly making his way to Midnight. "You find her and you snap that slut's neck!"

Midnight nodded. "You can count on me sir."

"I trust you... Midnight. You are the only one I trust." The boss tapped him on the shoulder and collapsed onto his chair, covering his burning red face.

Midnight left immediately after, making his way outside. He then thought back to what the phone had said. The Tech had told him to go to an abandoned house near the castle, once this is done he is going after Iris.

Author's Note

The next chapter will be a bit mature, so prepare for that...

Thank you for reading. ~Enjoy :moustache:

Hiatus

I apologize for this... the story is a bit harder to make so far and it's really been distracting having three stories stuck in my head but I can tell you this!

I would like to make up for the hold on this story as for everything clouding my mind has made me not like this story so it'll be awhile before I actually continue it, but! By any means I have a surprise that is coming up and that is a new story! I hope you enjoy that! ~Enjoy :moustache: