Chapter Eleven

Chapter Eleven

Out of all the horrible, awful lies I've been apart of, well this is the stupidest one of them all. Pretending to be Rarity’s coltfriend is just weird and embarrassing.

“So you’re this coltfriend Rarity’s dating?” Rarity’s father said.

“Um….yes I am,” I didn’t know why I was getting so nervous. Probably because this was a lie and I did promise that I wouldn’t lie.

“It’s great to finally meet you Flare and my aren’t you a handsome stallion. No wonder why she fell for you,” Rarity’s mother just kept giving me a sultry look which didn’t seem to make her dad anymore happy.

“Mom!” Rarity said as she began to blush in embarrassment.

“Okay listen this is all a big misunderstanding I’m….” before I could finish Rarity jabbed me in the hip, while still maintaining a smile. It hurt like a bitch!

“Oh dear he’s so in love with me that he couldn’t even finish his sentence,” She said cheerfully. “We just need to take care of something in the other room real quick."

She pushed me into the kitchen with a look of rage.

“What the hell Rarity? You didn’t have to jab me,” I said, rubbing my side.

“Sorry Flare, I just panicked and you did say that you would help me,” She said, poking me in the chest. Quite frankly I didn’t want to be a part of some act.

“Rarity, remember how I promised that I wouldn’t lie? Well I plan to keep that promise and I’m most definitely not being your coltfriend,” I said, glaring at her.

“Please? Just do this one favor. For me?” She begged, sticking out her lower lip and her eyes slightly watering.

Just seeing her give those puppy dog eyes was just too much. I wouldn’t give in so easily, but I just couldn’t help it.

“Fine! Just please stop with the cute eyes? Please?” I asked.

“Thank you,” She said, hugging me.

“Alright, alright, just don’t over do it? The last thing I want is for your parents to take it too seriously,” I said, pushing her away gently.

“Okay, I’ll try to dial it down just a bit,” She said, winking at me.

“Good then let’s just get this over with,” I said, rubbing my forehead.

Seriously, Rarity really knows how to push my buttons. Why do I put up with this?

We both headed back to finish talking with her parents, let’s just say that things got awkward.

“Ahh your back! I take it you two enjoyed your alone time?” Rarity’s mom asked, causing both of us to blush madly.

“MOM!!” Rarity shouted.

“Um...So where’s Sweetie Belle? Rarity told me that she’ll be staying with us for a little while,” The moment I said that I realized I made a major mistake.

“Wait? You mean to tell me that you’re living together?!” Rarity’s dad just continued to snarl at me with hate as I began to sweat. All I was trying to do was change the subject.

“He’s only staying here temporarily until….his house is fixed. His parents also happen to live across the seas. So I insisted that he stay here for a bit,” Rarity said, looking just as nervous as me.

“Uhh...yeah I needed a place to stay and she was willing to let me stay here temporarily,” I added. Why was this so hard? I knew listening to Rarity was a bad idea.

“Hmm…Well as long as you don’t do anything without my approval I can allow this,” When he said that I was so relieved. “But I still don’t think you're fit to date my daughter. What makes you think that she belongs to you when there are others more fit to be with her.”

“I...I may not be the stallion you were expecting to meet, Sir but I am willing to do whatever it takes to protect your daughter,” I said. Even though I was lying about being her coltfriend, I wasn’t lying about protecting her. She helped me out and I think that this was the only way I could repay her back before I returned to earth.

“Well then you have my blessing to date her,” He said, changing his sour expression to a smile. I didn’t know if I was hearing things, but I swear he just gave me his blessing.

“Could you say that again? I think I may have misheard you,” I don’t know if I was crazy or they were actually believing that we were dating. Still it’s a good thing for Rarity, she got what she wanted.

Now all we need to do is explain this to her sister and we’ll be off the hook. I’m surprised that nothing went wrong at all…

“How about we take a photo of you two kissing? I want to have it in my scrap book.”

Spoke too soon. Of course her mom had to say that.

Both Rarity and I were in a awkward position, considering that this was all a lie and if we didn’t well this would be harder to explain to her parents. I was wondering why the universe hated me so much. It was like it was trying to get a sick kick of making my life difficult. But what’s more embarrassing about all of this was that I haven’t even kissed a girl. Let alone date one.

I could tell by the look on Rarity’s face that she didn’t want to do it and even though I was a little hurt by that I didn’t want to either.

Please if you can get us out of this situation I’ll love you forever universe. I’ll forgive you for everything you’ve done to me. Just please get us out of this situation?

As if the universe actually answered my call for help the front door swung open. Revealing an adorable little filly who had a white coat and a purple and pink striped mane. Honestly I felt like the universe was actually on my side for once.

“Hi!” She said in a cheery voice while skipping into the room. She paused, staring at me with wide eyes. As I was about to say hello she said. “Wow you’re big.”

I could only give her a deadpan stare as she turned towards her sister.

“Hey sis! Who’s your friend?”

“Sweetie Belle this is Flare Blitz...My coltfriend,” Rarity answered with a fake grin.

“I thought you didn’t have a coltfriend?” She said questioningly. I was starting to a little worry since her parents look like they were having second thoughts.

“Wha-what are you talking about, Sweetie?” Rarity asked as she began to sweat a little.

“You told me two days ago that you weren’t dating anypony,” She answered, and with that said everypony was having second thoughts.

Sorry Rarity the jigs up.

“Alright listen we…” Before I could finish I felt a pair of lips press against mine. My mind was having a hard time processing what was happening. Rarity was kissing me and I was all just surprising.

If things couldn’t get anymore awkward than I was so wrong.

“See Sweetie Belle? It’s true that….we’re dating,” Rarity said, as her face was about as red as my fur. I didn’t even think it was possible to be as red.

“Well I see you two want some...quality time together,” Rarity’s mom said with glee as she looked at the photo she took.

“As much as I would love to catch up with you honey. We have to get going, after all we can’t be late for our cruise,” Her father said, winking at us. “Take care of my daughters, Okay Flare?”

I nodded in response as both of Rarity’s parents left.  Leaving me alone with Rarity and Sweetie Belle in utter silence.

I couldn’t say anything at all. It was as if my brain had broken down. I mean that was my first kiss and it was with a Pony! Even if it was all an act it was still a kiss. My emotions we all over the place. A part of me was angry or confused or whatever.

What bugged me the most was Why? Why did she kiss me? Was it all just to impress her parents? Or was it something else?

I didn’t exactly listen to what Rarity was telling her sister, but she left to another room. Leaving me alone with Rarity.

“Flare? Are you okay?” She asked me.

“Why?”

“Huh?” Was all she could say.

“Why did you kiss me?” I asked as I felt my blood boil with anger. I did my best to try to stay cool until she explained herself first.

“I just panicked okay! I didn’t want my family to think I was going to be a lonely mare forever. I didn’t mean too…” It felt like a part of me died from just hearing that.

I just snapped.

“You know what? I think I’ve heard enough Rarity,” I said, glaring at her.

“Flare I’m...I’m sorry I shouldn’t have made you go through that. Let alone kiss you…” I couldn’t listen to her anymore.

“Shut up! You kissed me without even considering what I wanted to do! You should have just been honest with them and told them the truth. They would understand, but no instead you had to lie about something as stupid as this!” I yelled as anger took hold of me.

“I’m sorry...I’m so sorry,” Was all Rarity could say. “Please I…”

“I...need to cool off Rarity. Right now isn’t the best time to talk to me,” I said as I headed out the front door.

I looked back for only a second to see her before I closed the door behind me.

I decided to head to Twilight’s castle figuring that it would be the best place to cool off, but it wasn’t long until I realized that I forgot my jacket. “Dang it! I forgot my jacket.”

Well it could be worse…

As if I was asking for it the pegasi started the snow storm...again.

“Oh come on!!!”

It’s like the universe enjoys making me look like a fool.

Guess what universe I will never forgive you!

It didn’t take long for me to reach the castle and I had to say that even in winter it still looks nice. Right as I was about to knock on the door, Midnight came out wearing a purple scarf, while carrying a letter.

“Oh Flare, I was actually on my way to get you, Princess Celestia sent this letter wanting to meet with the two of us,” Midnight said, but his expression suddenly changed when he saw how down I was. “Is something wrong?”

“Midnight we need to talk,” I said depressingly.

“Well we can talk about it on our way to Canterlot because we have to leave immediately. Still I’m kinda curious why she need us? Anyway you should get your things, the train to Canterlot will be here in two hours. So get what you need,” He said as he patted me on the shoulder.

I was kinda curious too now that I think about it, but that didn’t really help take my mind off of Rarity. I was still upset with her, but a part of me wanted to apologize to her and yet I couldn’t bring myself to face her. Not after what I said to her.

“Alright I’ll see you at the train,” I replied, heading back towards Rarity’s.

When I got back to Rarity’s, she wasn’t there. I knew I wasn’t gone that long and where was Sweetie Belle?

It was then I found a note on her glass table.

Dear Flare,

I know you aren’t happy with me right now, but I decided to head to Fluttershy’s for the night and as for Sweetie Belle she’ll be spending the night at Appleblooms, so you won’t have to worry about her bothering you.

Still I hope you’ll forgive me for what I have done.

Sincerely,

Your friend, Rarity.

“Well so much for talking it over with her,” I said quietly. I began to ponder whether I should visit her or not, but with little time I have to pack and meet up with Midnight, the best choice would be to leave note like she did.

I took a piece of paper off of Rarity’s desk and a pencil and began writing. Even though I would be gone for a few days I hope she’ll forgive me for yelling.

All I need is time to sort myself out.

Well I finally made it on the train with Midnight and we were on our way to Canterlot. Still I feel like an asshole for yelling at Rarity.

“We should be at Canterlot in about twenty minutes or less, Flare. What did you want to talk about?” He asked me.

“Well for starters I made Rarity cry after yelling at her for….kissing me...and I don’t know what to do... Can you help?”

“She kissed you? Like on the cheek?”

“No, on the lips,” Just thinking about it makes me feel more like an ass for yelling.

“Flare, I don’t really see the problem if she kissed you then it should be obvious that she likes you. So why is it a problem?” He asked.

“Because it was all to just impress her parents and it felt like I was being used,” I said, as I began to grit my teeth.

“Well that’s the question of the hour isn’t it? Did she do it to just impress her? Or did she do it because she may have feelings towards you?”

“Well I…” Before I could finish the train stopped and I immediately looked towards the window and saw that we have arrived at the capital of Equestria, Canterlot.

“We’re here,” Midnight said, as he grabbed his bag. “We better get going. The Princess is waiting for us.”

I grabbed my bags as well and my sword as I hopped off the train, but when I looked up I saw two hooded ponies stood before us. I immediately grabbed the handle of my sword and readied myself to fight.

“Woah! There’s no need to take that sword out dude!” One of them said.

Soon both of them took off their hoods and revealed a grey earth pony with a black mane and a blue unicorn with a frosty blue mane. One that was all too familiar to me.

“Wait haven’t I seen you before?” Midnight asked. Of course he beats me to it.

“Maybe you have? Maybe you haven’t? That is the question isn’t it Midnight and Flare Blitz,” He said with a smug grin. We were a little shock that he knew who we were.

“How do you know our names?” I asked.

“Easy you guys were the ponies that helped with stopping Thunderstorm and his cronies two months ago,” The grey stallion said.

“Well if you know who we are than tell us who you are?” Midnight demanded.

“I’m Flash Freeze, and right now that’s all you need to know,” the unicorn answered.

“As for me I’m Clyde, his partner,” the grey stallion answered, as he took a bow while Flash rolled his eyes.

“Alright then, now that we have that settled. We’ll escort you to Princesses Celestia and Luna,” Flash said as he headed off.

Both Midnight and myself were unsure whether to trust them, but we followed them anyway, just to be sure if they were really on our side.

“I don’t trust them,” I whispered to Midnight.

“I don’t either, but it did say on the letter that two of the Princess's guards would be escorting us to the castle. These guys look like they kill ponies for a living,” Midnight said, agreeing with me. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they were Nightmare Moon cultists.”

“Just because you whisper, doesn’t mean we can’t hear you,” Flash said, giving us the stink eye before turning his gaze back towards the castle.

We both decided to keep our mouths shut as we made our way towards the castle. This was my first time being in Canterlot and I had to say it was better than I imagined, even though it was winter. The city was beautiful; buildings of white marble, gold trimmings, and various shades of purple rooftops, all blanketed perfectly with snow. When we got inside well my mind was processing how awesome it was to just set foot… or hoof, inside the castle.

We kept walking and I noticed that there were a lot of guards around every corner we came across. Most of them kept glaring at me specifically. Probably because I tower over most of them or that I was meeting with the Princess.

These guys seriously need to take a chill pill, because they can’t assume that everyone's the enemy.

“We will arrive at the throne room shortly,” Flash said, as we took a final turn around the corner, we saw the throne room doors just up ahead, guarded by two other royal guards.

As we approached the doors, the two guards immediately moved stepped aside and opened the doors with their magic. There we saw Princess Celestia, sitting up on her throne, smiling at us and I had to say her smile was all the more heartwarming.

“Welcome Flare Blitz, and Midnight Blaze. I have been expecting you,” She said, cheerfully.

“It’s an… honor to meet you, Princess Celestia,” I said, nervously as I bowed. Flash Freeze just scuffed at me as if I did something to piss him off.

“There’s no need for that Flare,” She said. “Now I’m sure you’re wondering why I asked for the two of you to come am I correct?"

“Yes we are actually curious, Princess as to why asked us to come?” Midnight asked.

“Do you know who King Sombra is?” She asked us. Of course; who doesn’t know King Sombra? He was one of Celestia’s greatest enemies from a thousand years ago and was a the tyrant of the Crystal Empire.

“Yes, we know who he is,” I replied. “But what does he have to do with our situation?”

“Twilight told me that the two of you and Techorse fought against Thunderstorm and his army of cultists,” She mentioned, but I still think that my focus should be on him, instead of Sombra.

“You see Sombra is an old...friend of mine and from what Clyde and Flash have gathered he was last seen in Prance, but Thunderstorm maybe after his powers. If they get their hooves on his powers, then…”

“They’ll have enough power to resurrect Nightmare Moon,” Midnight stated.

“So I’m guessing you need us to find Sombra and bring him here?” I asked.

“Yes, but I believe they’ll try to ambush Sombra at the ball being held in a few days. You four will attend this dance as the entertainment, but you’ll be equipped with new weapons forged by Stencil Guide and Techorse. Once Sombra has revealed himself, you must capture him before he tries to escape,” She said.

“Forgive me, Princess, if I’m speaking out of place, but Clyde and I are more than capable of completing this task on our own. We don’t need a couple of rookies slowing us down,” Flash stated.

Alright that's it!

“What’s your problem asshole?!” I shouted. Never thought I would say that to somepony in front of the Princess.

“What did you just say?” He said, glaring at me. “You better watch that tongue before I-”

“Enough!” Princess Celestia shouted with the Canterlot voice. “Flash as one of Luna’s apprentices I expect better from you, and as for you Flare, you have no right to insult Flash.”

“Of course, Princess it won’t happen again,” At least not in front of you. Still I don’t know what this guy’s deal with us, but I’ll find out when the time comes.

Flash for his part stayed silent and only nodded, before storming out of the throne room.

Those two don’t know what they’re getting into, but even so I’ll protect them.

Celestia only sighed as she closed her eyes. “I believe that will be all for now you three. Clyde here will escort you to your rooms,”

Both Midnight and I turned to Clyde, who was kinder to us than Flash. We soon exited the throne room, following Clyde to our guest rooms. Leaving the Princess alone with her thoughts.

I hope you four will succeed in this task. You don’t realize that doing this will bring you closer to your destiny.

As we followed Clyde I began to wonder how he was paired with Flash and I’m pretty sure Midnight was thinking the same thing.

“So I take you two are brother?” Clyde asked us. All we could do was chuckle.

“No, but I would consider him one,” Midnight said.

“No disagreement there,” I added. “But what about you? Is Flash your brother?”

“Hell no! The guy can’t stand to be near me, but I’m actually the only one he’ll tolerate on his team,” He said.

“Than why are you on his team? In my opinion I think the guy would try to kill you or anyone for that matter and yet you still stick around him…Why?” I asked.

“Because we both arrived in Equestria together,” He answered, but I could tell that he wasn’t so happy about it. “You see the both of us attended the same high school a couple of years ago and he was pretty mellow when our other friends were around, but one day a storm came in and let’s just say that both Flash and me were hit by a certain lighting bolt. Next thing we know we’re in Equestria as ponies and guess who was the pony help us out?”

“Who?” Midnight asked.

“Princesses Celestia and Luna, they both took us in and helped us blend in with the crowd as they’re most elite guards, but Flash had completely changed when they took us in,” He paused, before turning to us with a grin.

“Well here you go guys, this room is for you Midnight and the one next to it is yours Flare,” He said, completely dropping the whole conversation. I really wanted to know what would happen next.

“Thanks for escorting us, Clyde,” Midnight said, extending his hoof, which Clyde gladly shook.

“No problem!”

I was tired and decided to head to my room to get some rest, but I began to think about Rarity again as laid on my bed and pulled the covers over my head and went to a deep slumber.

I hope you'll forgive me one day Rarity.