Rave Riders

"Wow you've really been though a lot." fluttershy said as we walked out of what she called the "Ever free forest" which is supposed to be really dangerous.

"yeah I really haven't had a good run of things lately." I say as I release the breath I was holding.

I decided I would tell Fluttershy everything that has happened up this point. The contest, The masked man, the Rave riders, and even a little about the Rave gear itself.

Still I cant believe that this timid girl would come into these woods just for me. Not gonna lie I was a little touched by that...... until Fluttershy said she did it because she thought a critter was hurt.

"So this....Rave Gear.... gives others the ability to fly?" fluttershy says holding up my Gear.

"Yup it's a highly advanced piece of tech. It was developed 12 years ago by scientists as a weapon. The results weren't what they wanted but the accomplished there research and instead of a weapon it was used as extreme sports gear." I say looking at the Rave Gear.

"Of course the board itself is made out a simple iron but its reinforced with some kind of metal that cant be found on earth. I heard they found the metal on asteroid not far from the moon." I say as I use the bracelet on my arm pull my Board over to my hand.

"YOU'RE KIND HAS BEEN TO THE MOON!" Fluttershy said with complete astonishment.

"Farther actually. we have explored the outer reaches of space and beyond." I say as I look up at the sky.

Now that I think about it we must not of looked very Hard for life beyond the stars or the government really are hiding aliens from the public cause now that I'm here it pretty much proves alien life exists....... that or I must be in a seriously deep coma from hitting Toby's head earlier.

"Wow Twilight would love to meet you! I bet she could answer your questions better than I could." Fluttershy said playing with her fingers.

"No! No! Thanks to you I know where I am and you even bandaged me up! I really can't thank you enough!" I say trying to make Fluttershy feel better. As silly as this sounds she reminds me of my little sister Sara so it really sucks to see her feel bad.

She seemed pleased with that and we continued our walk out of the woods after a few minutes Fluttershy found the nerve to ask another question.

"So what exactly allows the Rave gear to fly if not for the body?"She asks looking at the board.

"Well that would be the Rave core but I don't have on-" I try to say as I spin the board around only to find something I really wasn't expecting to see.

"A RAVE CORE!" I shout as reach down and touch it I can tell its the real thing.

"I didn't have this earlier! where did it come from?" I say as I start to remember the voice from earlier.

"Don't be afraid let the wind guide you." Did that voice have something to do with this?

"Um.... are you ok Naru?" fluttershy says looking kind of confused.

"Huh? oh yeah I'm fine." I say with a smile.

well whatever it was I have the thing I've been looking to get for a while.. and I got it for FREE!

As we continue to walk out of the forest were almost out when a new thought comes to me.

"Um Fluttershy?" I ask

"Yes." Fluttershy says looking at me with confusion.

"You said that this forest is dangerous right? what about it makes it so dangerous? So far it looks like an ordinary forest to me." I say noticing that it has gone deadly silent.

"Oh well were in one of the more open parts of the forest so there aren't many dangerous creatures here as there are deeper in the forest. The place were the old castle is located is roughly around the same area were in now." Fluttershy says.

"Oh ok I guess that makes since." I say turning my attention back on the road.

Just then we hear a very loud grumble and we stop dead in our tracks.

"Fluttershy?........That was your stomach.....Right?" I ask with a look  like I had saw Death himself.

I slowly turn my head to her only to see her frozen in her tracks all of her hair standing on end.

"No that wasn't me." she said with a equally terrified look on her face as she turns her head to me.

We both slowly turn our heads around to see a Giant blue tiger with two VERY sharp and VERY long fangs. The giant blue tiger slowly opened its jaws and drool stared to leak out and when it touched the ground it looked like the drool started melting the earth.

"um..... Fluttershy what is that." I ask with a completely emotionless expression.

"That's a blue belly saber tooth tiger." Fluttershy says mimicking my expression.

"Are they supposed to be in this neck of the woods?" I ask knowing full well the answer now with a more fearful expression.

"No they are one of the most dangerous creates in the Everfree forest." Fluttershy says now with her irises completely blank.

"Fluttershy......I think we should......." I say as I start the Rave gear. I look over to see Fluttershy completely passed out form the fear. Impressively enough she did it while still standing up.

"Damn picked the perfect time to pass out!" I say through gritted teeth. After a few seconds I throw my board and grab Fluttershy and do the thing we should have been doing from the start.

"RUN!!!!" I shout as I take off trying to do the same thing I did when I fell from the sky earlier I look around trying to find one of those paths of air. I look behind me to see tiger closing in fast and he looks HUNGRY!

"I need to find the path fast! If I don't where as good as dead!" I say as i keep looking for a way to get us out of here.

"THERE!" I go full throttle as I head to what looks like a single line that leads up to the sky. As we get close I Hop up and start riding the air stream. After a few seconds I look down and see a very angry pussy cat.

"HA HA! YES! EAT IT YOU DAMN KITTEN! NO FOOD FOR YOU TODAY!" As I say this I look back down to see that same "kitten" nearly swallowing us hole.

"HOLY CRAP!" I shout trying my best not to become someones lunch.

After a few minutes of smooth sailing Fluttershy finally wakes up only to notice she resting in my arms. After that sudden realization she blushes bright red and looks like shes about to faint again.

"um....you can put me down now." Fluttershy whispers behind her hair.

Before I even have a chance to answer she wiggles out of my arms and suddenly she sprouts wings from her back and starts to fly right beside me.

"wow I didn't know you could fly!" I say shocked by the new information.

"Sorry about that.....I made you have to save me back there." she says as she turns her head away.

"Aw it was nothing! Think of it as repaying the favor for bandaging me up earlier. Ok?" I say trying to make her feel a little better.

I mean I can't really blame her from passing out back there, seriously give it a few more seconds I probably would have pissed my pants.

Then she looks back at me with tears in her eyes. Man that really stings when girls do that. I'm not really sure what to do or even what to say. I close my eyes and take a deep breath and as I exhale I say What I hope will make her feel better.

"Hey there really isn't a need to cry anymore." I say looking back at her with a small grin. "After all I really don't like it when girls cry." I say trying my best not to sound awkward. "Cause I'm here to wipe those tears away." I slowly turn my gear so I'm right next to her so I can put my Hand on her head. "So no more crying ok?"

I see that Fluttershy has relaxed a little now and shes stop crying so that's a pretty good start. As we continue to glide

to the outskirts of the forest I see Fluttershy giving me odd looks the hole time.

"Wired. Must be a Girl thing." I say scratching my head.

(Fluttershy Vision)

There were cherry blossom petals flowing in the Breeze around a young and handsome figure of a shining knight. After a minutes the knight turned his head to see the beautiful Fluttershy wearing a flawless White dress her pink hair slowly flowing with the petals. They stared at each other for only a minute before one spoke to the other.

"I promise my Lady I wont let anything harm you. So never shed a tear, because if you do...." The knight said slowly removing his helmet to reveal a young man with pure blue eyes with black hair that sparkled in the sun.

"I Don't believe my heart could take it." He said as he took Fluttershy's hand while slowly leaning his head in to meet with with her gentle lips.

(Now Back to Reality)

Fluttershy held her face in her hands and was mumbling to herself the hole time we were flying and even after we landed on the outside of the forest she still looks like shes in a day dream.

"Jeez! whats up with her?" I ask while watching her play with her fingers and what looks like steam coming from her ears?

"Shes been like this ever since she woke up." I say noticing that it was getting late I walk over to Fluttershy and try to wake her up.

"Um hello! Earth to Fluttershy its getting dark out we should find somewhere to stay." I say while waving my hand in front of her face in a attempt to snap her out of her daze.

Luckily enough it works and Finally shes returned back to the land of the living. With a blush still faint on her face she try's to collect herself.

"Oh..... sorry about that." Fluttershy says trying not to look me in the eye.

"My house isn't far from here. You can stay there for the time being." she says as she try's to hide herself behind her hair again.

"Oh No Fluttershy I've already put you in enough for one day" I try to say before gives me a Look that could even give Mimi's "Death stare" a run for its money.

"Naru were are you honestly going to go if not to my house?" Fluttershy asks with the most terrifying look I've ever seen a girl give me.

She does have a point. I honestly have nowhere else to go and it isn't like I can stroll into town and expect any warm greetings from all the locals. After all I'm a alien to this planet so I have no real knowledge of whats in this world.

After a few minutes I nod my head and start to walk with Fluttershy to her home. After a few minutes we arrive at a small cottage for the scenery sake alone it looked like a really Great looking place to live. It had a small bridge that lead over a small creek and on the other side was what looked like a holding pin for animals, and a chicken coup.

"So this is where you live?" I ask looking around finding myself amazed that something like this could exist. It looked like something strait out of a nature magazine!

As we walked inside a little white fluff ball jumped on my face and started to attack me and I fell over. well...... I say attacked but In all honesty though it tickled me more than hurt me.

"Angle! stop that he's our guest." Fluttershy said grabbing the little ball of fluff.She then gave the little guy a look saying "don't mess with me!" I have to admit it was extremely surprising to see that.

"Its ok fluttershy. The little guys territorial I understand." as I start laughing at the ridiculousness of the situation.

A few minutes later Fluttershy gave me a short tour of the house. My room was small as expected with one window a small bed which looks like it could only hold one and a dresser. Next was the bathroom with a shower, a sink, and just about everything else you would find in a regular bathroom.After that was the kitchen nothing really exciting there and the living room.

"Thank you again Fluttershy I really don't know what to say." I said looking at Fluttershy. "Nobody from my town would even think about doing something like this for each other. Especially if its  the first day you meet them! "

"Well of course! you've been through a lot lately and everyone deserves a little kindness! Especially in your circumstance." Fluttershy said smiling that warm smile that just gives you the fuzzy's inside.

Blushing a little I start walking upstairs. "Thank you Fluttershy you've really helped me out a lot today. I'l do what I can to repay you." I say once I'm half way up the stairs. "Night!" I say as I walk into my room.

"Goodnight!" I hear Fluttershy say from down stairs.

After I lay my bag down next to the bed I flop down and without even a single word I'm out like a light. One things for certain: It has been ONE HELL OF A LONG DAY!

TO BE CONTINUED!