Songs of Sorrows

Just as Trebass was about to begin explaining his behavior to Alexander, somepony had landed a punch straight to Trebass' face. Trebass fell to the floor, with blood dripping from his mouth. Shock Bolt stood over the bloody unicorn, nostrils flaring and teeth grinding.

"You... You monster!" Shock Bolt screamed at his victim, still laying on the floor.

Trebass began to breathe heavily, as he attempted to regain his balance. With a quick jolt, the unicorn's hoof met with the pegasus' face. Shock Bolt tumbled backwards into a stool, knocking it over. The attention of other ponies directed towards the bar fight. Trebass and Shock Bolt exchanged punches repeatedly. The fight stopped when Trebass smashed a glass into his rival's head. The blue pegasus and the white unicorn fell to the floor, their bodies covered bruises and blood.

"You dare... To speak to... A lady... Like that..." Shock Bolt attempted to speak, but was too tired to complete his sentence. The furious pegasus attempted to land a final blow to Trebass.

"Stop!"

Shock Bolt stopped in his tracks when he heard the familiar voice. The voice was beautiful, but at the same time vicious.

Royal Flush stood in doorway, leaning on the door with her hoof.

"You call yourself a knight?! You can't even control your temper enough to avoid a bar fight!" Royal Flush yelled at Shock Bolt and then limped through the pub door angrily. Shock Bolt tried to run after the mare, but fell to his face in pain. The glass shards in his ankle, prevented any movement. Trebass saw his opportunity, he ran past Shock Bolt and through the door.

Trebass stumbled outside the pub. The moon lit up the streets that the street lights couldn't. The moonlight revealed a certain tan colored mare, sitting on a park bench. Trebass was so distracted by her beauty that he tripped over a trash can, which caused a large crash to echo throughout the area. Royal Flush, startled, rushed towards the noise to inspect it. She found Trebass on his hooves and knees, his head facing down and panting.

"Are you okay?" She asked, not recognizing him as the colt she had run into earlier that day.

The tired unicorn replied with a simple, "Yes, thank you."

Royal Flush sighed in relief, as she helped her new friend regain his balance.

"Oh! You're that colt I bumped into earlier today, I'm so sorry about that!" The mare nervously attempted to apologize.

"It's alright, I'm actually glad I bumped into you today." Trebass said jokingly.

"Oh? And why is that?" The mare tilted her head sideways and asked, confused.

Trebass began to express his feelings, but quickly realized he had started a hoof fight with somepony that could possibly be her coltfriend. He didn't expect her to have the same feelings for him after what he had done.

"Um... No reason, so shouldn't you be getting home? The night brings out the strangest ponies you know?" Trebass changed the subject quickly, to avoid anymore awkward conversations.

The nodded, "You're right, I should get back to my friends house. But..." She paused and blushed slightly.

"I'm new in Ponyville you see? I don't quite know my way around yet..." She explained her predicament, embarrassed.

Trebass saw another opportunity to make an impression on her, and decided to help the mare in distress.

"Do you have you're friend's address? I'd be happy to escort you, I mean... If you want..." Trebass spoke as nervously as Royal Flush did.

The tan mare pulled out a piece of paper with an address was written on it. Trebass eyes widened in shock, he knew the address very well. It was Sugar Cube Corner, the usual place where he would go for a cup of tea or a muffin.

Trebass led Royal Flush to Sugar Cube Corner, it took them about fifteen minutes to arrive at their destination. Lights could be seen in the top floor window, but the shop itself was closed. A flight of stairs led up to what looked like living quarters on the top floor.

"Well, we're here. Enjoy your stay in Ponyville." Trebass spoke quickly, then attempted to walk away. But he was stopped, by a hoof grabbing his arm.

Royal Flush kissed him softly on the cheek, "Thanks for the escort. See you later okay?" She said quickly as she trotted into Sugar Cube Corner. Trebass put his hoof to his cheek, and walked over to a nearby bench.

"Looks like I won't need this anymore..." He spoke to himself. He pulled a revolver from his jacket's inside pocket, walked over to an adjacent trashcan and tossed the firearm inside.