Scoota-Who?

Since it was the holidays, that meant no school, which was cool, I guess. But that also meant that since the whole 'amnesia map' thing was a dead end, there wasn't really anything I could do. So I decided to visit some of my old friends.

Rainbow had already given me directions to Sweet Apple Acres, but, from what I can tell from stories, Apple Bloom sometimes points the hoof at the completely wrong filly-me. I think that the old me just caused so much trouble, she just always suspected me of doing something stupid. My own fault, but still. It would be nice to have somepony to back me up.

When I got to Carousel Boutique, it was locked. I knocked softly. No answer. I thought for a second, then nodded, determined. There was only one way.

The door made a groaning noise as, once again I threw my entire weight against it. One more, and it should break, and then I can-

The door swung open at the last second, and I crashed full-force into a Unicorn. I slowly got off her and smiled sheepishly "sorry. Um . . . . I'm looking for Sweetie Belle?" I held out a hoof, and she used it to raise herself slowly off the ground.

"Um yes, she's upstairs darling" the unicorn raised her voice slightly "Sweetie Belle! You have a visitor !"

Sweetie Belle hopped down the steps, covered in what looked like paint. "Who is it. . . ." She trailed off, seeing me standing next to her big sister, Rarity.

The next thing I knew, I was outside Carousel Boutique and on the ground, before two pale hooves lifted me up and strangled me. "Can't breathe." I manage to gasp, black spots appearing in my vision.

"Oh,sorry" Sweetie muttered, lowering me slightly before letting go completely. "I'm just so happy your here!" She exclaimed, bouncing circles around me. "Did you see Apple Bloom yet?"

I shook my head. "No, I wanted to see you first. So, what's new with you?"

"Whats new with- Whats new with me?" Sweetie Belle spluttered. "Seriously? Seriously? What about you? You just-"

I shook my head. "I know, I know. But that's- mostly- in the past. Besides, you probably already know what's up with me. I bet the news is all over Ponyville by now."

Sweetie Belle blushed and looked at her hooves. "I-well- I. Okay! You must Pinkie Promise not to tell my sister or any of her friends this" Sweetie leveled me with a look. "Especially Rainbow Dash or Apple Jack."

I frown "Pinkie Promise?" I ask confused.

Sweetie sighed. "It is the most sacred of all sacred promises. If you break it, Pinkie Pie will hunt you down. All you have to do is say 'cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye' and do these motions" She showed them all off while she said it.

"Okay, I cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye" I say, doing said gestures. "Now will you tell me the big secret?"

Sweetie Belle leaned forwards slightly. "Button Mash asked me out" she took a deep breath in "and I said yes." When she saw how unimpressed I was, she added. "I'm sneaking out so that we can go to the arcade."

Okay, now I was impressed. I spent a few more hours chatting to her, before I called it a day. I could see why we were friends. Sweetie Belle was nice, fun and energetic, while at the same time serious. From what I can gather from her cutie mark, which is the same as mine except for one or two differences, she is a singer and good at magic, or a good singer and born to shine.

I square my shoulders. Tomorrow, Apple Bloom.