Silver’s hooves clacked frantically against the laminated train station floor. “C’mooon, when’s the train coming?” Silver whined.
“It’ll be here soon, chill out.” His friend Cobalt, a dark blue unicorn with a light blue mane, said as he looked up from his newspaper. “You’re always too paranoid, you gotta calm down a little”
Silver stomped his right hoof on the ground. “I am not paranoid! I haven’t seen Trinket in months! I miss her!”
His bat pony wings fluttered as he glared at Cobalt. Silver’s ears twitched as he heard a train whistle. “It’s here! Finally!” He squeaked and happily jumped up and down. Cobalt rolled his eyes. Silver’s smile widened as the train halted. The doors opened and Silver watched as many different ponies and griffons poured out of the train. His smile soon turned into a frown when the doors closed and the train left.
“W-What? Where is she?!” Silver’s eyes darted around as he scanned for Trinket, but she was nowhere to be found.
Cobalt and Silver returned to Silver’s flat. “What if she’s lost? What if she got kidnapped?” Silver Shivered. “W-What if she… Died?”
Cobalt put his hoof on Silver’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, she can take care of herself.”
Silver sighed. “You’re right… But… I need to go look for her dammit!”
Cobalt scoffed. “Well, good luck, because I’m not coming with ya bud, I’ve got a shop to run.”
Silver frowned. “Well, I’m sure I can manage.” Silver got up and trot to the door.
“Wait… You’re not going now, are you?” Silver nodded. “You’re crazy man… But, I can’t stop you. Good luck.”
Silver smiled. “Thanks Cobalt” He waved as he set off to start his journey.
Silver adjusted his saddlebags as he followed the train tracks. He stretched his wings as he groaned. “Man, I need to get out more, I’m too tense…” Silver fluttered his wings. “It’s been one hour, and I still haven’t made it to Canterlot… How much longer…?”
His legs grew tired as he kept going. “Almost there… I’ll probably stay there overnight…” He smiled as Canterlot came in to view. “Ah, Finally!” He happily trot through the city, looking for an inn. He passed the Shady Trough, and noted the location. “Seems like a nice bar, I’ll have to keep track of it…” He shook his head. “Ah, I’m getting distracted… Now, back to finding a place to stay…” Silver wasn’t looking when he accidentally bumped into someone.
“O-Oh, sorry ma’am” The pony said.
Silver gave the pony an angry look “I am not a mare!”
The stallion rubbed his head. “A-Ah, sorry… You kinda look like one”
Silver sighed. “It’s okay, I’m just getting tired of ponies mistaking me for a mare.”
The stallion shrugged. “Uhm, I guess I should make it up to you… Would you like to go out for lunch?”
Silver smiled. “Sure, I don’t see why not!”
The stallion smiled and raised a hoof to Silver. “The name’s Bubblewrap, but you can call me Bubble.”
Silver happily shook Bubble’s hoof. “I’m Silver Fang, pleasure to meet you.”
Bubble smiled softly. “Come on, I know a good café nearby, just follow me.”
Silver and Bubble happily trot through the streets of Canterlot, Silver looking around at the scenery. After about two minutes, they arrived at the café.
“Ah, here we are! Daffodil Café, great food, and great service!” Bubble waved at the owner, and the owner returned the wave and smiled.
“Hey Bubble, how’s it going?” She noticed Silver and smirked. “Who’s your date? She’s quite the looker.”
Bubble blushed in embarrassment. “He’s not my date Dilly, honestly!” Silver gave a small giggle.
“Whatever you say man… Anyways, what can I get for you? Lunch is on the house today.” Bubble smiled at the kind gesture.
After lunch, Bubble and Silver walked back to Bubble’s house.
“…So you’re out looking for your friend in some place at the Edge of Equestria? You must really like them, are they your marefriend or something?”
Silver frowned and sighed. “Yes, she’s important to me, and no, we’re not dating. I’m gay and she’s happily engaged.”
Bubble rubbed his head. “O-Oh, my apologies, I didn’t know”
Silver placed a hoof on Bubble’s shoulder. “It’s alright, you didn’t mean to do any harm.”
Bubble smiled. “You’re quite the looker, got a special someone back home?”
Silver blushed softly. “T-thanks, and no, I’m single…”
Bubble smiled. “I’m sure you’ll find someone, heck, he might be closer than you think.”
Bubble winked at Silver, and Silver smiled softly. “A-Are you flirting with me..?”
Bubble giggled. “Maybe I am.” He flicked Silver’s ear gently.
Silver blushed and flicked a tress of his mane out of his eye. “Well, if you were, I wouldn’t mind… You’re quite the looker yourself” Silver cooed.
Bubble blushed and shook his head. “W-We’re almost at my place, you can stay the night.”
Silver shook his head. “You’re too kind, but I don’t want to bother you!”
Bubble bumped Silver’s side. “You won’t bother me.” Silver smiled and looked at Bubble, and saw that he was perfect in every way. His perfectly short pink mane, his pale blue coat, and his unusually large wings. His wings were perfectly symmetrical, and not a single feather was sticking out. He obviously preened it often.
Bubble noticed that Silver was eying him, so he fluttered his wings. “They’re nice, aren’t they? They’re perfect for flying at high speeds!” He giggled.
“H-Huh? O-Oh, your wings are absolutely p-perfect.” Silver’s eyes sparkled.
They arrived at Bubble’s house. Bubble trot through his house, gathering his saddlebags and some gear.
Silver tilted his head. “Uhm, what are you doing?”
Bubble squeed. “Packing for our adventure, silly!”
Silver shook his head. “No, I can’t let you do that, you probably have friends who will worry about you!” Bubble shook his head.
“O-Oh, I’m sorry… I just thought that an amazing stallion like you would have loads of friends.” He frowned slightly, then cheered up. “Well, I’d love for you to come with me!”
*Bubble Wrap has joined the party. Equipment: Silver Fang: Clothing (6), Water bottles (8), Apples (4), Sketchbook (1), Pencil (1) Bubble Wrap: Clothing (8), Juice box (4), Knife (1), Dandelion sandwich (5)*
Author's Note
Alright! First chapter done! Yay! This is my first ever story, so there may be some Cliche's or run-on sentences, but I'm trying!
Silver groaned and stirred awake. He slowly opened his eyes, and they easily adjusted to the silent darkness of the room. He turned to see a still sleeping Bubble. "Ugh, why can't I get a good night's rest for once?" He grumbled to himself. He turned his head to look at the clock on the wall. "Three AM? I guess I'll try to go back to sleep." He sighed as he lay back down. He smiled softly as he listened to Bubble's calming snores.
"...Silver? Siiiilver, it's time to get up, we've got a long day ahead of us!" Bubble gently shook Silver. Silver grumbled as he woke.
"W-What time is it?" He mumbled as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes.
"It's nine thirty, sleepy head! Don't worry, I've already packed up everything!" Bubble smiled as Silver stood up. Silver stretched his wings.
"Oh dear, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to sleep that long"
"It's alright Silver, you needed it" Bubble said as he put on his saddlebags. "Why don't we go stop for some breakfast first? I know a good bakery nearby"
"Sounds good! What's it called?" Silver smiled.
"Ah, it's called Sugar Works, run by this nice pony called Sugar Crash." Bubble chuckled. "He's a real comedian, just like his marefriend." Silver giggled.
"Sounds like Pinkie, she works at a shop in Ponyville, and she's quite the joker. If you want entertainment, or need cheering up, Pinkie's just the mare you need"
"Is she a friend of yours?" Bubble passed Silver his saddlebags.
"Not really, I never talk to her, and she's usually fighting off some evil force or something like that" Silver giggled as he checked his saddlebags one last time.
Silver and Bubble trot to the bakery, feeling energized and ready to travel.Bubble opened the bakery doors, and was immediately greeted by a baby blue unicorn.
"Hello, and welcome to Sugar Works! What can I get for you today?" Sugar said with a smile. Silver stared at the pony's mane in both confusion and awe.
"Umm... Why does that pony have candy in his mane?" Silver whispered in Bubble's ear.
"Long story... Let's just say that it's permanent." Bubble whispered back.
"Oh, hey Bubble! And hello new pony! Welcome to Canterlot!" Sugar smiled at Silver, and Silver smiled back. "Ready to order?"
"Two blueberry muffins please." Bubble smiled and handed Sugar 10 bits.
Sugar bounced happily. "Right away! I just made a fresh batch!" He hopped over to the counter, and levitated a paper bag over to Bubble. "Here you go!"
Bubble smiled. "Thank you very much Sugar, I'll see you around." He waved as he left the bakery.
The trip out of Canterlot was mostly silent, except for the clopping of hooves and saddlebags shifting. Bubble cleared his throat to break the silence.
Silver glanced at Bubble. "Something wrong?"
"Well... If we DO find this... Trinket, was it? What do we do? Do you have a plan?"
Silver stared into space for a moment. "Well, once we find her, we bring her back.... I hope." Silver had a worried look on his face.
Bubble gave him a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, we will find her, I promise."
Silver softly smiled back. "Thanks Bubble, I hope that's true." Silver nuzzled Bubble.
Silence once again fell upon the couple, until they stopped for a rest. Silver's ear twitched as he heard a bush rustle. He glanced at it, but decided not to investigate, it was probably some bird, or perhaps a rabbit. He zoned out, until the crunch of an apple returned him to his alert state.
"want one?" Bubble said, his mouth full of apple.
"Oh, sure Bubble, thanks." he smiled as Bubble handed him an apple. Silver took a small bite of the apple. His ear twitched as he heard rustling again. "There's that sound again... It feels like somepony's watching us..."
Bubble smiled at Silver. "I'm sure it's nothing. And if it was, I'll protect you." He laid a hoof on Silver's shoulder. Silver smiled at Bubble as he cuddled close, closing his eyes for a small nap. Nopony would stalk them... Right? This thought crossed his mind as he drifted off to sleep.
*Equipment: Silver Fang: Clothing (6), Water bottles (8), Apples (2), Sketchbook (1), Pencil (1) Bubble Wrap: Clothing (8), Juice box (4), Knife (1), Dandelion sandwich (5)*
Author's Note
Hello everyone! Sorry that this chapter is a bit shorter, I wanted to get this chapter done today, and I will most likely be on hiatus for two weeks. Stay tuned! And be alert, someone may be watching...
