Memory lane
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Memory lane

Chapter 2
Memory Lane

"So What can I do ya fer?" asked the orangish pony. She wore a stetson on her head while her mane was tied back into a long bundle. She had three apples as her cutie mark which were all red. She was selling all kinds of apples even a wierd looking one that was stripped like a rainbow. They all looked delicious to you, having not eaten since breakfast. Skipping lunch was never a hassle but your stomach still protested for food.

"Uhm... just a regular red gala please." You say very politely and grabbing a few bits. "Is this enough?" You say handing her 20 bits. She looks at you funny. You reach back to grab some more. "Im sorry did I not give you enough?" The orange pony laughed and shook her head with a smile. "Whats so funny?" You ask.

"Well I can tell your not from these parts." She said handing the bits back. You look at them and frown 'No food for me...' you turn around and begin walking away. "Ahh, don't you want your apple?" she yelled to you as you slunk away.

"But I thought I didn't give you enough?" The mare bust out laughing now. "I still don't see whats so funny..."

"You see, we sell 'um cheap here for everypony. But since you're new to town how 'bout I give you this one for free?" She turned around and picked an apple from the back. It looked better than the ones on the cart. You look at her questioningly.

"Free?" You ask very queitly.

"Yes siree. All yours. I was going to eat it for lunch but I see you need it more than I do." Just then your stomach growled in complaint of you not eating the wonderful apple in your hoof.

"Thank you... Uhm..."

"Applejack. Call me Applejack. So where are you from?"

"A farm." 'Mother had said don't give any details until we knew it was safe.' She smiles at you. She lift her hoof and motions for you to take a bite. You lift the morsal to your muzzle giving it a quick sniff. She nods as you open you mouth. Your teeth bite deep into the apple and the flavor explodes into your mouth. You had never tasted an apple so good. Most of the apples in Buckingham were terrible and tasted worse than dirt did. Not that you knew what dirt tastes like. "It's... It's... Amazing!" You say as you close your eyes enjoying the moment that you hoped wouldn't pass.

"AppleJack!" yelled a pony off to your right. The orange pony looked off in that direction.

"...Ok?" You heard a familiar voice ask as you open your eyes again. "Are you ok?" She asked helping you up. The memory was so vivid! Yet passed in a second!

"Yes I'm fine... I just have a headache. Thats all." You rub your head and the throbbing numbs to a dull ache. It was worse than last time but at least it wasn't as bad as some nights when your father got drunk and beat you. You look to see if you had any bruises on you body. 'Just my imagination.' You thought with a sigh. You roll out of the bed to leave the yellow pony by herself. She leaned her head on a hoof as she watched you stretch. You notice she was looking at you and gave a little pose. She giggled and stared at you. You suddenly remember the clock bashed into a thousand peices. You take a quick glance back at the she-pony. 'Good she hasn't seen it yet!'

"I've never seen such a unique cutie mark!" She asked pointing to your flank. It was a bear paw print that was pure black but seemed to glow in diffrent colors when the light hit it right. You look back to examine it again. Probably the 700th time since you got it. You look to your back. you had a set of three small stripes along your body. Behind the knees on the arch of your back and on your neck. "So? How did you get it? If its ok to ask..." She said a little softer. You think back to that fateful night.

"Well..." Thinking of words to explain the memory. You drift off in tought. "When I was just a colt I had to pick the carrots one evening..."

There were tracks leading away from the patch. Hoping father wouldn't knock you into next week, you run off to follow them. Stopping every now and then to look back to see if the coast was clear. You couldn't return home without a bushel of carrots. Cringing in fear you turn back to the path, the tracks were very unfamiliar with this set, but you knew it would be hard to take on whatever made them if it came to blows with the creature. Bring a colt made you think you were tough, dad still wouldn't accept you. After a few minutes tracking the set you heard a noise in the brush to your left. Not loud but still enough to make you jump. You glance over the next bush to see a rather large creature sleeping soundly. There was a few carrots here and there but what annoyed you was that there was another pile of potatoes laying next to the carrots.

You approached with confidence, underneath you were nerve stricken. You were never a tough pony, the thought of voilence never had crossed your mind. You were a little mad at the giant creature. You prodded the creature's side hoping it would wake and not be angry. It awoke with a yawn and a strech. You glared at the fuzzball as it ambled over to the pile of food and picked up a carrot. With a quick chomp on it the large mouth opens in another yawn. You notice the razor sharp teeth lining the inside of the mouth.

"You see those? Don't take them! They are not yours!" You yell at the large animal. It only rubs its eyes and pushes you aside. "Why you little piece of SHIT!" A spark ignited in you forcing you to run up and deliver a hard uppercut to the jaw. It's head came slowly back down to stare you in the eyes. It growled as it showed you its claws. You take a gulp but quickly shake off the scene. Even if you get hurt you would be even more broken and shattered if father found out about the patch. "Bring it you fluffy pushover." You stand on you rear hooves and bring your forehooves up mimicing a couple of ponies you saw in Buckingham do before a fight. A huge paw swiped at you. Ducking with ease you swing nailing a blow on the bears cheek. You looked at your hooves and smiled. 'This feels good!' Getting up on back legs, there was a very loud roar. Dropping back on all fours the bear charged toward you with a speed that would make a falcon blush. Each step brought a blow from the beast. You move around dodging each blow by manouvering with your small stature.

After a few minutes the creature was looking very annoyed of this little shananigan. You laughed and closed your eyes for a second thinking you were going to win by triering it out. Huge-ass mistake. The bear took a heavy swing nailing you across the muzzle and sending you flying into the nearest bush. Getting up would be hard, your hooves were tangled on the brush and vines. You look up as it closed in and brought its claws to your muzzle. Taunting you was its way to show you were dead and knew it. A growl made it turn to see the source of the noise. Mistake. You kick up with you strong hind legs nailing the the chin with as much force as your little legs could kick with. Bigger mistake. The bear turned back around and dug its claws deep into your stomach.

A sharp inhale was all you could muster, bleeding now from the open wound. The bear seemed to grin, mocking you again. Your vision faded as the blood poured from the hole in your diaphragm. 'This is it.' You thought thinking you last moments of life.

You opened your eyes. Everything was blurry and it seemed like slow motion, with each movement a trail of the prevous movement followed each pony. Ponys in white garments saying things to each other, hooving thing back and forth while reach towards you. You tried to move your head to look at your body. One of the ponys looked down to see you had opened your eyes. The mare said something to another pony you couldn't see. She put your head back aginst the pillow then she leaned down and looked you in the eye saying something you still couldn't hear. She picked up a mask and put it over your face. The fumes smelled like Lilac. As it filled your nostrils your eyes began to droop and slowly you faded off to the bliss of the blackness.

You awoke with a start, being sore all over you didnt even try to move anywhere. You look down at your body. 'Is it still there? Am I alive?' were just a few of the thoughts rushing your brain. A pony in white entered the room and smiled at you.

"Ah! Your awake. I was begining to get worried." You move ever so slightly. A sharp pain runs through your body making you wince. "Woah there! Try not to move." You open your mouth to form the sligthest word. Unforchantly your throat was very sore and you didn't even want to try to talk to the pony standing next to your bed. "Don't worry you are in a very safe place." The mare laid a hoof on your shoulder very gently. You didn't feel to safe, you ached all over. "You are very lucky to be alive." She paused. You blinked your vision may have been blurry but you could see her just barely. A very petite lime green pony. Her mane looked nice being a combination of blue and yellow.

"*HSSSS*" Your throat squeeked as you tried to talk again. The mare laughed a little.

"Try not to talk either. We put a tube down your throat so you could breathe while we fixed you up." You looked at her. Memories of the fight flashed back through your hed as you tried to move again. More pain shot up making you scream in a silent pain. The mare looked at you and frowned. "You aren't very smart. Are you?" she paused. "Well you definitely deserved this." she pointed to your flank. 'Oh Celestia! Please don't be a large scar across my flank!' No, it was a cutie mark! In the shape of a large paw!

"Its a constant reminder that the bastard gave me this!" You said exposing the scar just below you ribs. The mare didn't looked to suprised, but you didn't expect her to, since you had spent the night together.

"It looks terrible..." She said as she got out of the mess of sheets and walked over to you. She reached out a hoof and rubbed it very gently. "Are you sure you're ok?" She asked as she moved her hoof to your head checking for a fever.

"Im fine trust me." You say moving her hoof away and staring into those luminous green eyes of hers. She grew a blush and giggled a little. You leaned forward and took her lips with your own. She pulled away at first but soon pressed back. Feeling them pressed against your own felt wonderful. She broke the kiss a little later with a string of saliva running from your mouths. Again she giggled but moved forward and brushed her head up under yours and left it there. "So why did you bring me home?" The mare's eyes opened and looked at him. 'Ugh every time!' Thinking you killed the moment. But that thought died as a smile widened across her face.

"Well, after the party, Pinkie insisted I take you home, but I didn't know where you were staying so I just brought you here. I left you on the couch for a while but you got up and walked over to me. I knew you were drunk but you really didn't seem like it." She blushed a very deep red. She smiled as she remembered the night.

"So... Did I force you to do anything?" You ask beginning to get worried... You had done some bad things before when you were drunk. This was not something to take lightly.

"No, but you did scare me when you ran a hoof down my flank. I really didn't know how to react. You stopped as almost as sudden as you started, just walked away and sat back on the couch. At first i wondered if you were really as drunk as I thought you were, but you didn't do anything else but lay on the couch. Well after i made some food and fed you, you offered to give me a back rub... I don't know how that started. But after a while, we were... well... we.. kinda." she blushed a very rosy red. "On the couch, and soon moved it up to the bed..." Her Blush grew deeper as she thought about the night before. 'Phew! Thats not as bad as it could be.

There was a knock at the door and the pony exused herself before rushing down stairs to get the door. You looked around the room looking for some sign of struggle. She may have been shy but you knew that couldn't be true. But to your eyes nothing looked out of the oridinary so you just shrugged it off and looked for the bathroom. After finishing your buisness you walk out of the bathroom to find the pony standing in the hall waiting.

"Uhm... you might want to come downstairs." She said. "Somepony is asking for you by name."

'Oh shit!...'

Bad news spreads like wildfire
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Bad news spreads like wildfire

Chapter 3
Bad news spreads like wildfire

'Oh shit! Who in the whole wide world of Equestria knows where I am?' You walk downstairs following the yellow pony.... 'I still need to learn her name.'

The pony glancing around the room didn't look like anypony you had seen before. He was cobalt blue with a red and orange mane. An envolope was brandished on his flank. 'A courier?' You approach him very cautiously hoping this wasn't a trap. You and the law just don't get along to well.

"Uhm... Hello?" You ask rather quietly.

"Hmmmm...?" The pony turned and studied you for a bit. "Ah! It is about time I found you. No doubt, you are wondering why I am here, aren't you?" You nod slowly. No one had ever come looking for you without a significant reason. "Well, I have some good news, and some bad news, for your ears only." The yellow pony took a hint and stepped outside.

"No, you don't have to leave. We will go outside." You say, motioning the stallion to follow you. As you walk outside and close the door, the stallion steps in front of you, blocking you from advancing any further.

"I don't have much time so I'm going to make this quick." You look at the pony with questioning eyes.

"No." You stare at him accusingly. "First I'm gonna ask a question. Who are you and why are you looking for me?"

"Well, first off that was two questions and second i might as well asnwer them both. I am Long Strider a courier of messages. Which answers your second and dim witted question of why I am here." You don't break the gaze from him.

"Just another quick question. How did you find me?" This seemed to take the stallion aback.

"Well, your older brother told me you that you were somewhere in Ponyville, on an errand of some kind and that i should track you down to tell you what you need to know." He said with one breath which amazed you.

"Well out with it. You don't have much time to be chatting." you say with fire in your words that seemed not to faze him in the slightest.

"Well, I have good news and bad new for you." He looked at you and cleared his throat. "The bad news is, there was a fire at your estate..." Your eyes widen immediatly in terror. "The good news is that almost everyone got out." You leap at the pony, smashing him to the ground. "Ow!" he yelled, his head hitting the ground with a loud *Thud*. The estate could be repaired but lives couldn't. 'Who died?' Your mind was racing flashing images of each of your siblings and mother. Not a single image of your father ever popped into your head. 'Please, oh please. Celestia please!' You shake the pony you have pinned under your weight.

"Who didn't make it out!?" You scream at him. Your eyes had grew very bloodshot and they just screamed murder to the stallion.

"I... I... It was... was your parents and sister!" he screamed in terror. Your eyes widen as much as they possibly could. 'PLEASE, OH PLEASE!' Your family had never been close to you, but your sisters had always been there for you.

"WHICH ONE!!!!!" You shouted in his face. You planted your hooves firmly on his shoulders keeping him from squirming away.

"I... I... The li~ittlest s~sister." His voice was hushed, and tears streamed down his face as you slowly lifted a hoof above your head. Not breaking eye contact, you raised it ever higher. As it has finally reached as high as you could possibly get it, it shook fiercely. You tried to steady you hoof for the punch. The stallion eyes slammed shut as your hoof came down.

"No! Don't!" Your heard a scream from behind you. It was to late you closed your eyes as the hoof hit with a sharp *CRACK!!!*.

*CRACK!!!* "Woah slow down there filly!" you said playfully pushing your little sister lightly with your forehoof. *CRACK!!!* "Your going to give yourself a tummy ache." She wouldn't listen and you knew. She still munched on the carrots like pieces of candy. You sigh and shake your head smiling at the little filly Your older sister walked behind you and wrapped her hooves around your shoulders.

"You should know better by now, Amathyst doesn't listen to anyone when she has her mind set." You both laugh. Windcaller was your older sister by a few years but she seemed to be as wise as an oldern pony. "Amy dear, stopping eating all those carrots you'll ruin your cake!" Her eyes perked at the word and she immediality dropped the orange stick.

"Oh now look what you did." Your mom trotted into the room at that moment. "It may be her birthday but can't you at least keep some surprises?"

"Yeah, Windy why don't I tell you your getting cake for your birthday?"

"Because I know better!" she said shaking your head side to side with her hooves. She got up to hug your mother. You look up and see two warm smiles staring at you and your sister. *DING*

"Oh! The cake is done." Your mom giddily trotted over to the oven grabbing some mits. The door opened with a puff of steam and smoke. Amy dashed over and bounced up and down in exictment. The brown pastery was very warm. "Okay! Who wants to frost it!?" Your sister kept on bouncing. For just a young filly she was full of energy. Windy pulled out the bowl of home-made frosting bringing it over with a few spatulas. You all laugh as Amy grabs the first one and globs as much as she can onto the cake with a proud smile.

*SLAM!!!* "Oh... Your fathers home. Quick! Windy take your siblings into your room."

"What about the cake?" You ask knowing the time that your mom had put into making it just for Amy's birthday party.

"There is no time quickly." Amy looked up with scared eyes. You rushed her behind Windy as you hurridly make your way to her bedroom. You heard muffled yells as your father fought with your mom.

"Hes drunk again." Your sister whispers into your ear as you both lean up against the door.

"Where is that pethitic excuse i call a son?" Your eye pop with fear. 'Please not agian!' The last whipping had left multiple welts on your ass. Amy was softly crying in the corner.

The yells subsided as you look back to your sister comforting Amy. You sigh in relief as you think the worst is over. Just as you wipe the sweat from your forehead the door was bashed in. The three of you scream as your father grabs you and drags you down the hall, wailing all the way.

Your open your eyes to see you hit just on target. The stallion was wimpering as he watched your hoof very carefully. You pull it up out of the stone and admire the large hole you had implanted into it. You back off the scared pony and offer a hoof for him. He rapidly backs up and gets on his hooves to run away as fast as he could. You felt a soft touch on your side and look to see the yellow mare's hoof on your shoulder.

"You sure your okay?" You hug her tightly as a tear runs down your face. 'Don't let her see you cry.

"I need a drink," You whisper into her ear. "Really badly." She nodded and broke the embrace looking at your face nodding once again.

"I got something." Your eyes wince when you turn back into the sun. "A hangover is just your body's way to say you shouldn't have quit grinking' mom was right.' As you enter the small cottage you see a small bunny hop up to you. You stare at it and notice it sway in behavoir. It crossed it's arms and stared you down while thumping its foot repeatedly on the ground. "Well, you seem to happy." You say sarcastically. The mare turns around and smiles.

"Hi Angel." She says softly as the bunny hops to her. "Hungry?" That sparked his attention to the bowl on the counter. "Oh, sorry... I forgot." she reached into the fringe to pull out a can of Brewsons. She left it on the counter while she ran to the cubboard looking for the rabbit food. "Oh, Fluttershy your so forgetful." Se huffed. 'Fluttershy, that was it!' You begin to stare at the can. 'Something about it.' "Oh! Are you ok?" She quickly dumped some food in the bowl and trotted over to you. Your focus on the can you didn't notice you were swaying side to side.

"Huh? Oh, I'm fine." You say looking into her eyes. Your gaze slowly goes back to the can. The swaying returns and soon you find yourself falling backwards.

"OH!" Fluttershy screamed. The pounding returned extremely quick. The void soon after that.

You could hear the music going on as you aproached the house. The pink pony led you to the door rambling on about adventures with some ponys named Rarity, Twilight, Rainbowdash, Fluttershy, and Applejack. Having met Applejack before there was at least one pony you knew at the party.

"Oh! I totally forgot to tell you my name!" She seemed to exicted about anything. 'Applejack had said that was her for ya' what ever that meant. "I'm Pinkie Pie!" If a smile could engulf a face it was hers. Ear to ear her lips seemed to touch as she looked you dead in the eye. "Well, what are you waiting for everpony will be in here!" As you enter the place call Sugar Cube Corner you notice it was a bakery and had a nice assortment of diffrent pasteries. As Pinkie leads you upstairs the music becomes a loud mesh of hip-hop and techno.

Upon topping the stairs you see almost everypony in Ponyville had showed up to welcome you. 'All this just for coming to town? I might have to come here more often.' You spot the DJ upon her high pedastal scratching record this way and that making the beat bend to her will. This made all the ponys jump and scream along with the jam. You spotted Applejack along with a white unicorn with a curly purple mane, a blue peagus witha rainbow colored mane, a purple unicorn witha a purple mane that had a pink stripe in it, and a yellow pegaus witha a pink mane hiding in the group. As you two walk over their conversation stopped.

"Well howdy partner. I see Pinkie got you here in one piece." said Applejack.

"Yes and must I say you look absolutly dashing." the white unicorn comlemented.

"Why hello, I'm Twilight. and these are my friends. You've met Pinkie and Applejack." pointing to each one as she spoke their names. "This is Rarity, Rainbow, and behind me is Fluttershy." she said moving to the side. The yellow pony squeeked and hid behind Twilight again. "Oh, Fluttershy say hello to him." She popped her head around Twilight's plot long enough to whisper a "Hi." that you couldn't hear over the music.

"So how long are you staying?" Rarity asked.

"I truely don't know. Hopefully long enough for the party!" everypony laughed along with you.

"I like him already!" Rainbow said jumping into the air and hovering just above the group. As if on que the music swapped and the blue pegaus began to dance. A few other pegasus jioned her above the crowd.

"This party is crazy!" Pinkie screamed as she blew her 'party whistle'. A few ponys showed up with some barrels just a few minutes later. "Oh goody! The kegs are here!" The pink pony raced off to meet the stallions with the barrels of booze.

"Its not a party without beer!" Rarity said nudging you. "Would you like a drink?" she asked with a wink. 'I really shouldn't i don't know what could happen.'

"Sure, why not." The white unicorn smiled and walked off swaying her plot to give you a good view. 'Of course.' You felt a hoof tap your shoulder making you turn. Fluttershy was standing there with a half-hearted smile.

"Uhm... I'm Flutt.... " You couldn't hear the rest as she got quiter when she spoke.

"I'm sorry, what?" You knew what she was trying to say, but you enjoyed her voice. Very melodical.

"I'm Fluttershy" She said clearer this time.

"Hi." You say giving her your name. She nodded and walked off to jion her pegasus friend by the keg. You also caught eye of the white unicorn again looking at you as she asked for the booze. She winked when she noticed you were looking her way.

"Don't mind rarity shes full of herself." you turn to see Twilight staring at her friend. "She thinks a new pony means a new 'friend'." she said quoting with her hooves.

"Ditzy! what are you doing!" You turn to see a gray pony with blonde hair getting scolded by Applejack. "That don't go like that!" She pointed to game of pin the tail on the pony. The gray pony who you presumed was Ditzy frowned. "Try again. just a little more to the left." The gray pony nodded and backed up spinning three times and trying to hit the ponys plot. "Ow!" Ditzy hit the plot but not on the paper. You and Twilight bust up laughing as Applejack rubs her rear. Ditzy smiles at her and shrugs. Applejack looked furious, but calmed when she noticed Twilight and yourself laughing too hard. Her cheeks turned rosy red. She hugged Ditzy and whisered something you couldn't hear. Ditzy backed away and blushed to.

"I got beer!" Rarity had returned with a few cups of the numbing liquid. Taking your cup you down it in one gulp. 'It's gonna be a short night!'

*Thump*

Your rear hit the groud roughly and Fluttershy laughs but quickly aplogizes as she looks again.

"So what was that pony wanting?" She asked. You sigh as you look up with a sad face.

"Can I have that beer first?" You ask with a faint smile.

Lifes little gifts
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Author's note:

Hello everypony! If you have read up to here I thank you for the support of my first fic!

Getting off topic... This part is gonna get steamy so if you don't like clop then you can skip the outlined section and keep reading you wont miss much but it will take up some of the chapter...

Also those of you who read these... Please start reading the comments! I would like feedback and suggestions... It maybe my story but i'd like some input from this fic's small fanbase...

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Chapter 4
Lifes little gifts

Fluttershy smiles at you. "That bad?" she asked as she trots to the counter grabbing the can of firey liquid. When the can reaches your hooves you don't hesitate to pop the top and chug it there.

"Ahhhh... No... Well, uhm... My estate was burnt to the ground." You say as you hoof the can back to her. She looks at you, but accepts the can back.

"Oh, my... Is everyone alright?" She asked still looking at you. Her eyes seemed to peirce you. There was no way to lie to her.

"No, My mother and sister are dead."

Her eyes widen. The can hits the floor with a soft *KA-CHINK*. Her hooves wrap around you and knock you both down. "Oof!" Her weight might not be that much but she sure could tackle an elephant if she wanted to. "I... I... I shouldn't be here." You tell her as she lifts up above you. "I should have been home with them." You felt a tear form in your eye. You strain to hold it as you think of your lost family.

"Are you going to their funeral?" She looked you in the eyes. They were compassionate, but seeming to have a sterness to them. You still had no way to lie at those eyes.

"I don't know if there is one..." You trail off as an image of your sister pops into your head. You turn your head to look at the window. The light blinds you immediatly.

The flash soon vanished just as quickly as it had appeared. The display was a wonderful one. 'Mom was right. Why do I ever doubt her?' You look to your left to see your sister. She hopped up and down. 'How is she still awake?' It always seemed to amaze you how much your little sister could do and then sleep it off like nothing happened. On the way here she had slept on your back.

"Are you having fun?" you ask. She turns and nods exictedly.

You point back to the sky "Time for the finally!"

She turns just in time The be the POP of the first firework. The colors that burst from it sparkled and vanished as another array was sent to the air with loud POPs and CRACKLEs. The display had surely out done last years. As the last faded away into dust you walk over to your sister. Moving your head under her body you hoist her onto your back. She yawns rather loudly making you chuckle. Her head lays down on top of you mark making you wince. Thinking about the fight made it hurt a little everytime.

"Don't worry Amy; we will get home soon and you can have a soft bed to rest in." You whispered to her as you made your way through the small crowd of people who had come to see the show. You worked your way to the exit and remebered something.

'Wait! Windy wanted a slurpy!' You smile and shake your head. Your sister always wanted the nice carnival fare, but never came to the show when they were here. Making a quick stop to pick up a 'Silver Fox' before you made your way home. As you get to the door you heard crying.

"Don't worry, everything will get better."

You open the door to see your mother on the couch crying with a bag of ice held to her swollen face.

"He never use to be this way.."

"I know." You sister comforted rubbing her hoof on your mothers shoulder. Your sister noticed you and gave a very weak smile.

"I got what you wanted." You tell her putting the vinilla slushy on the coffee table. "I'll just take her to bed." Your sister nods and went back to conforting your mother.

Entering the small room you lay Amy on the bed pulling the covers around her. She looked peaceful, but never could be if she was to grow up in this house. ''Let her enjoy her fillyhood' mom's favorite saying. It just don't fit anymore...' You heard another sob and decieded it best not to get mixed up in the fight again. You pull the sheets down and snuggle in with your sister. Softly stroking her mane. A tear slid down your face. 'I promised mom i wouldn't cry!' You screamed in you mind, you body just wouldn't listen. Your sobs were very quiet but very painful. Your side was on fire with each gasp for air as tears began to soak the pillow. You pulled Amy deep into your chest protecting her sleep form anything and everything that might harm her, and mostly to comfort yourself. You heard the door creak open. You couldn't stop the flow of tears that ran down your cheeks to meet the pillow soon after. You heard the door close and let the tears flow more freely.

The soft voice of your sister whispered in your ear. "Are you okay?" You frantically shook your head. The pressure on the bed grew as the soft body lay behind you. Her hooves rested around you body as she pressed a little closer. She began to hum a lullaby that use to get you to fall asleep when you felt like crying as a young colt. Your mom had used the lullaby as a way to help the pain go away when father was drunk. Soon the words flowed from your mouth and hers.

Now, little one don't you fret. Mommas here to help you rest.
In the rain or in the snow. The wind may blow.
In the light or in the dark. Make the scarys go away with your mark.
Be strong and tough. They will run away in a rush.
Proud as can be. You still wish to be free.
But here you are. Wishing apon the mighty star.
Sleep is the only escape. For the world is such a scary place.

Having finish the lulaby your sister continued to hum the melody while rubbing you mane slightly. Comforting as it may seem it was just another way to prove she loved you. You soon drifted off to sleep. The void of darkness was your seceret hiding spot from father.

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You close your eyes and turn your head back to Fluttershy. You open your eyes to see a warm smile facing you. leaning down she planted a small peck onto your lips. Breaking contact just for a second you wisper "I love you." Your mind raced. 'Do I love her? Is it real? Is she comforting me?' You couldn't decide so you let the moment flow on.

Things were much diffrent from what they were. You had no home. Barely a family and the only pony you knew that would take care of you died in a tragic acciedent. Or so you were told. Fluttershy's soft lips met your again. You hooves slowly reach around her body pulling her down onto you. Her warm body pressed tight against yours. The kisses grew more pressed and Fluttershy began to gasp for air. You bump her with your thighs. Your erection was strong and you didn't want to take it slow. You rolled her onto her back keeping your lips pressed together. You slowly break the kiss. She blushed as she realizes the postion she was in.

"Wha... What are you waiting for?" She said with a giggle. You look at her questioningly.

"Well I thought we could take it slower than last time." You blush and rubbed the back of your head. She giggled again.

"Okay. Can I start then?" she asked trying to roll you over. You chuckle at the attempt but comply by rolling onto your back. "WOAH!" she screamed at how fast you swapped positions. She blushed again and pushed up to sit on your haunches. You felt your member hit her back. She blushed as she felt it too. She ran a hoof down her body. Your eyes tracked the hoof on its full path. It reached your body and idly grabbed your hoof. Pulling it slowly to her body, you touch warm skin. She slid it up to her neck then back down again trying to cover as much as she could. When you reached the base of her body she moved if between her thighs.

The wetness and warm only teased you as you waited for her to make a move. She lifted her hoof away from yours and leaned down to stare over you. "Ready?" She asks in a whisper. A nod was the only way to reply. The memory of your family faded as she worked her magic. You realized you were rubbing her with the hoof she left between her thighs. pulling it back she lifted her rump off of you. She reached down for your member and guided it to her. She gasped in pleasure as it slowly slid in. You gasp as well the further it goes. Squeezed in tight you thought about cumming right there but held back. She kept sliding as far as she could down your shaft. As far as she could get she stopped and panted a bit.

"Should i take over?" You offer to her. She shakes her head and moves your hooves to her hips for support. You held tight to them as her fore hooves slid to midway down your arm. With a little effort she pushed up slowly and came back down even slower. You enjoyed the moment, nothing but you and her in all of Equestria. Soon she was making a pace. Her tounge lolled out of her mouth as her rythem got a little faster. Keeping about a medium pace she was hard pressed to keep her breath. You huffed every now and then out of the sheer pleasure of the way she worked you.

"I... I... can't... keep... going..." She spoke between breaths of air. "Can... you... keep... this... pace..?" She asked as she slowed down. You looked at her and moved a hoof to run down her cheek.

"Only for you." You smiled as you rolled her over. Working your way to the pace she set for you, your lips found hers. Her tounge leaped out into your mouth seeking the attention it needed. Not wanting to leave her waiting you grasp the wet appendage with your own. Slithering along it feeling every last part of it. You didn't notice as your pace crept up and soon it was a fast pound. Your lips broke and you tried to apologize. One look at her face told you not to stop. You gripped the floor as you pound away at her. Her gasp turned into screams of pleasure. She wrapped her hooves around you as she felt her orgasim coming. Close to your you pulled her tighter. She let loose one last scream as you felt the rush take hold. The firey liquid rushed into her as you felt your legs drip with a sticky fluid. Panting you lower her down softly to the floor.

"How was it?" You ask hoping you didn't hurt her.

"Best... Ever..." she said giving you a light peck. You slipped out of her. Kissing her slightly you work you way down her body, kissing it the whole way down. As you reach her clit you notice it was still runny. She blushed as you looked up from your position. Your tounge slid out and lapped up the liquid that slid down form the wet organ. Licking all the way up to the soft flower you heard her coo in pleasure. Lapping up the rest of her love juice you lick your lips. You always were a messy eater.

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You laid down next to her and wrapped you fore hooves pulling her to your body. She snuggled deep into your neck. Sighing as she found the perfect spot. You ran a hoof through her mane. It was tangled with sweat. 'It looked way better straight.' You felt as her breaths got more rythmic and steady. Once you were sure she was passed out. The tear built up ran down your cheek. Not holding back anymore the pain and loss of your family flowed freely down your face. You tried to bury it in he mane but it didn't feel right. Your silent sobs wrecked your body. You hadn't cried in so long. All the pain and regret begged and pleaded for so long to be released. You couldn't stop if you wanted to.

As you close your eyes and fade to darkness having cried all you could, sleep came quickly. 'I can't go home now.'

Author's note:

So i hope you enjoyed the chapter. I know most of you don't read this so just to get your attention.

It may have been short so I'm sorry if you skipped the scene. But I didn't want this to be a filler.

Chapter 5 will be released as soon as get done writing it... Check the comments if you are unsure when to expect it!

Hope you are enjoying!

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Chapter 5
The party goes on

You wake opening your eyes slowly. They soon bolt open. You were up in the bed with no Fluttershy! Panicing you glance around the room desperatly trying to find her. Moving the shades aside from the window you sigh in relief as you spot her tending to the animals. They moved very rythmically. You then heard why. The sound coming through the windows almost made you cry agian. Her voice was as if angels had been sucked into one body to sing for the world. You smiled throwing the covers aside and racing downstairs. You couldn't stop yourself from slamming into the door at full speed. You get back on your hooves and shake off the little 'incedient' luckily no pony saw what happened. 'I got away with that one!' Opening the door you hear the sweet melody of her voice calling to your ears. You stop and amire her singing until she stops abruptly by a loud yell.

"Fluttershy!" You look up to see a rainbow racing towards the cottage. Then as you look closer your eye catch the blue peagasus creating the streak. 'Rainbow dash?' Upset that your little oprah was ruined you hang back to see what the matter was. You spot a bush and hop in it hoping to hide from the blue peagasus. "Fluttershy! There you are. I have been looking for you for a while now." she spoke as she hovered just above the yellow mare's head.

"Well i've been here tending for the animals, as always." The blue peagasus glared at Fluttershy making her back away slowly. "Wha... What's wrong Rainbow?" She spoke softly but still audible from your hiding spot.

"Well a strange pony came by looking for the stallion we met last night. I was wondering if he came by here." She said in a mellow tone. She crossed her hooves and glanced around briefly her gaze landed back on Fluttershy.

"Well, yes. He has come by, and gone as well." She stood up and moved over to the chicken coop. The peagasus not moving an inch of her body, but her wings, hovered over to the coop. "Why are you so worried about this pony?" she asked as she picked up a bag of bird feed.

"Well, he was seen earlier running like a bad out of the moon from this direction. No pony caught him to ask why. I know you better, so I thought to ask if you seen him before he ran, or after." With those words you felt a bit of yourself cringe. You didn't mean to hurt or scare him. 'My family still haunts me.' Was a thought that crossed your mind as you think back. Your older brother had always told you that, ''Your getting to be more and more like dad.'' You growl at that statement. 'I am not like my father nor will I ever be!' You hop out of the bushes and walk towards the two peagasus ponies. As you approach the chickens all race out at the first sign of feed on the ground. Pecking wildly the two mares didn't hear you approach.

"Ahmmm... Rainbow?" You say calmly to the blue mare. She turns and jumps back in suprise. Taking a double take then rubbing her eyes she stares you down. She spoke quickly after making sure it was you she was seeing.

"What's he doing here!" She yelled at Fluttershy who backed away even further than she had before.

"Well... Uhm... We kinda... " She trailed off as Rainbow focused her attention back to you. She flew down and extended her arms out. Hitting you with a brunt that the bear would have been scared of, you slide on your back. Rainbow held you down. You didn't try to struggle or even raise a hoof to defend as you notice she lifted a hoof to strike you. You close your eyes and take a deep breath.

"I swear if you hurt a single hair on her precious head i will knock you into the next Summer Solstice!" She yelled at you with rage. 'Where is the cool and collective pony I met yesterday?' You felt the weight lift as you open your eyes to find Rainbow back to the skys. Fluttershy was talking to her but you didn't pay much attention.

'Why did she tackle me?' As the thought rang around in your mind you felt a trickle on your arm. Twisting your arm you notice a large gash with a rock lodged into the cut keeping it open and oozing with the crismon substance. You smile pulling the rock from the cut with ease. More blood began to ooze and just a bit faster as well. Your grin widens as you feel the numbing affects of the cut going to work across your body. Pain had stopped being an issue long ago when you were a colt. You had stop feeling the pain and just laughed at it. It felt good to be hurt now, so much pain turned out to be a great thing. You smile real pain was inflicted, that was something your father taught you real quick, this was nothing. Leaning back on your hooves you watch as the two argue over what to do with you.

"He can't stay here! He needs to leave before we have a major issue on our hands!" Rainbow yelled at her friend. You look down at the puddle forming, gazing back up at the gash it had slowed down just to a small seep.

"He can't leave! Not anymore..." Her voice quieted and she trailed off. Rainbow looked for a second the hostility vanished.

"Why? What's wrong?" She asked grounding herself and walking up to the yellow mare. She put hooves on Fluttershy's shoulders and shook her. "What happened?"

"His family is dead, hes homeless, and... and..." She stopped again.

"Well, out with it Fluttershy..."

Fluttershy's voice was very soft when the words broke from her lips. You smile and close your eyes for a split second.

As the party grew late into the night you down more beers hoping to erase a few bad memories of the past, make new friends and for the most part have a little fun for once. The dance floor cleared up a bit as a few early birds left to hit the hay. The rest were either to drunk to realize what time it was or were waiting for some dumb drunk to do something memerable for the night. You couldn't feel the affects of the beer but you knew something would happen eventually. You notice pinkie run up to you.

"Hey! Wanna use the party canon? (purposeful spelling)" 'Wait what?' But before you could answer she shoves you behind a large cannon. "Go on pull it!" 'What the fuck?' Again before you could move a muscle she grabs you. This time just your hoof placing the string in it and making a tugging motion. 'Uhm...' With one hard yank the cannon lets off with a loud BANG. The DJ set a jam at that moment sending the crowd into a frenzy. You watched as pure chaos wrecked the party. Ponies jumping, peagasus twirling in mid air, unicorn's horns lighting all around the room. 'So this is a rave? Huh...' "Pull it again!!!" With out question you yank it again. another BANG and this time a shower of confetti.

"Pinkie leave the poor soul alone." You heard Twilight behind you. You listen to the beat feeling the rythem in your hooves. 'Wait for it... Wait for it...' a familiar chorus rung up. One tug accented a certain beat. The crowd ate it all up. You turn to face Twilight. "Come on back to the table." You follow without question.

Back at the table you stare at Tilight with a dumb expression. Full of booze and no will to pay attention. You grudingly listen to Twilight's tale of Nightmare Moon. Some parts were ok but the way she told it. It could peal paint off of a house given the time. "Hey how bout some more brewskies?" You ask just wanting to get away for a little.

"No thanks, I don't drink." You gagged a bit after you turned around. 'Kiss-ass!' You walked back to the keg for just one more beer.

"Twi boring ya huh?" You turn to see Applejack. 'There is no end to these ponies.' Even if you got a lot of attention tonight, growing up on the farm where there was alomst no attention given to you, it was hard to adjust to so much in a short amount of time.

"Yeah, how does somepony live through that?" You ask. This was a bad idea and you knew it.

"HA! No pony does. I've seen her put fillies to sleep fast than warm milk." You broke out laughing.

"I don't doubt it. Hey, What do you do besides listen to Twilight ramble?" There had to be somepony who knew there way around the fields.

"Well, I'm apple farmer." You ears perk at the word farmer. "We harvest mostly in the spring but we have been luckly these last few months. The apples have been blooming all round the orchard."

"Oh ya? Well it takes about two seasons just to grow a small patch of carrots for us... Not the best of soil out near Buckingham. Trouble finds a way to get us in the end, wether it be animals stealing our crops or a drought that lasts all season." You frown remembering the last drought which left your family hungry. Amy wasn't born yet but she wouldn't have survived.

"I'm sorry if you need ill send ya back with a couple buschels of apples. Hows that sound?" You perk up again. The generosity of these ponies was incredible to you.

"You ain't gonna double cross me now are you?" Most ponies in Buckingham know twenty diffrent was to scam ya and avoid the cops long enough to fool your ass again.

"No, I don't ever double cross anyone. I can't stand a pony in need. I tell you what tell me when you're gonna leave and ill set you up a cart for the trip home. No need to carry, just take the cart and be on your way back to your family."

"Sound fair enough. What do you want in return?" She laughed harder than back at the stand.

"You still don't get it do you? Listen you get the apples and i get nothing. I got all i ever wanted here. A good job, good friends, and a backbone stronger than a sidewinder." You glance back to the table and frown. "Oh, poor Ditzy not again!" You turn back to see Applejack race off into the crowd. Looking over to where she raced off you notice the gray pony tangled up in the wires of the DJ's setreo system. shaking you head you chuckle just a bit. 'She may be the stupidest pony ever!' Lookig bacj you notice she was untangled before Applejack even got to her. 'Wait what?' The wires seemed to be neater than they started out to be. 'I take that back... It must take some real skill to get tangled in that mess, and make it cleaner!' You begin your short trek back to the table where Twilight sat.

"I hope its not another Nightmare story." You mumble under your breath. A thought hits you. 'If i make a scene maybe I could just leave and nurse this hangover.'

"Oh! Your back faster than I thought!" You smile hopping up on the table Twilight sat at you began to dance trying not to spill your presious beer. It was pretty hard to shake you hips and make it look like a drunkard dance. After a while your body just took over.

There was a loud "Hrrmmp..." And you see Pinkie get on the table with you. You bust out laughing still partying as hard as you could. After a while on the table you hop down exausted. You plopped down in a chair to close your eyes. Pinkie was still trying to out do you but it didn't matter. The dark void surrounded you quickly. You felt yourself lift off as if in space. The feeling left you numb and wanting more of the gravityless space.

"I love him." Your smile widens, nothing more than those words could stop Rainbow as they did.

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Please leave your reaction to the ending!

Chapter 6 will be posted later tonight or early tomorrow depending on when I feel like I have left you hanging long enough... ;)

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Chapters aren't flowing as well as i had hoped but I do know where i want to go with it... I promise that i will get them flowing better.

Chapter 7
The will to go on

The soft voice in your ear was very familiar. Turning quickly you don't see anypony there. Fluttershy was by the cottage and to far away to whisper in your ear. Turning back you see Rainbow, jaw agape, pointing off in the distance. Following her hoof you look at the distance. A silloutte of a pony was there and soon vanished as if it was just a meriarge.

"Did you see her?" Rainbow asked. Her jaw slacked back down and hung there for a while. "You could see right through her!" You look at her funny. 'What did she mean did I see her? Who?'

"See? Through? I don't think you saw a pony, there Rainbow." She looked at you and gawked at you. Her face showed pure awe. If you could judge things by faces hers screamed truth. There was something genuine about her expression.

"You saw the pony on the hill?" You look at her, you don't know what you saw. The figure sure seemed pony like but it didn't move. It had vanished out of thin air so you didn't think it was real.

"I saw something black on the hill... I don't know if it was a pony or not." Rainbow slapped you hard across the face. You pulled a hoof up to your sore cheek. She stares at you sternly.

"That! That pony on the hill was behind you a mear second before you turned! You can't explain that." She said poking you in the chest. The whisper returned to your ear just slightly this time but you made it out clearly. Refusing it's seductive sound you try to block it out only to have it return louder than ever. The whisper called to you, by name. Looking around again you couldn't see a possible way for somepony to get close to you. The only cover was the tree Dash was up against. You scratched you ears trying to get rid of the call. Rainbow watched you intently.

"What's wrong?" She asked with guenuine concern. You realize how rediculous you probably look to her. Scratching your ears and mumbling to yourself that it's not real.

"I keep hearing this whisper..." Rainbow looked at you with extreme curiousity.

"I'm gonna go get Fluttershy. She could probably help you." As she got up and walked towards the yellow mare the whispers grew more insistant. 'Come, please' the voice in your head begged. 'Come, please'. You felt yourself being draw towards the forrest in the distance. The voice nagged at you. 'Hurry, quick!' You spot a shimmer in the direction you felt the pull from. 'This is some weird ass shit...' you thought as you began your trip to the forrest.

As you drew closer you felt the tug increase in strength. You knew this was what it wanted. Closing the gap between you and the tree line you grew angry. 'What is this thing that beckonds me into a deadly stretch of woods?' You realize the irony of that thought as you push through the trees. 'Getting close.' The tub was very strong now. 'Closer, please!' The voice was more distinct but you still refused to believe it. Breaking into a sprint you rush through the forrest.

You jump over some brush to find yourself in a clearing. The tugging and whispers had stopped. Looking around you could see nothing, just an empty little clearing. You noice it is almost perfectly round with a few rocks almost positioned as a seat. You stroll over to the rocks and plant your rump waiting for the voice to show itself. After a few minutes of nothing you became very impatient. Standing up you look around. This wasn't what you had expected at all. To be rushed to a meeting spot and then have to wait yourself just because the whisperer was a scaredy filly.

"Well, you dragged my ass here the least you could do is show yourself!" You yelled out to the woods. Walking into the middle of the clearing. Perking your ears to try and hear any more of the persistent whispers that had contacted you so far away. Who was the mystery mare that Rainbow said was behind you at that certain moment. You sit down and put your face into your hooves. 'The voice was almost like...' Your thought was cut short by another whisper but stronger and more defined. Looking around your with wide eyes, your jaw dropped just barely as you spot the pony sitting on the rocks.

Sitting there perfectly still sat a light blue mare. Her mane was a darker shade of blue with a white whisp runnig down the middle of it. Her eyes were the most beautiful shade of magenta you had ever seen, sparkling almost as if stars themselfs had come together to form her eyes. Your jaw smacks the floor as you look at the mare before you. You could clearly see through her and her mane and tail seemed to suspend and wave in a non-existant wind. Your mouth moves trying to form words. You had to speak with her but your body just wouldn't do it. You breathe in deeply, sucking in all the air you could. Releasing the air you spoke with a shakey voice.

"W... W... Windy?" You stutter trying to compose yourself. "Wha... How... Why are you here?" The blue mare didn't answer you but instead beckond you closer y raising a hoof and moving it toward her. You hesitated at first. The mare insisted with the silent hoof, beckoning you closer. With every ounce of courage you could muster you take a shakey step towards her. Slowly but surely you inch closer to her. She motions you to stop and stands up on the rock. Lifting her head to the sky she stares into the wide open spaces above. You eyes follow her gaze into a blinding light.

You open your eyes to see the clearing but the trees were gone and nothing but a black wall faced you. Looking out in all direction you notice the further away from you the darker it got. You turn back to the stones. Windy was not there! Frantically your gaze searches the blackness. Every inch of it didn't house the blue mare. Turning back to the rocks you spot Windy. She smiled at you and stepped down off of the stones. Advancing towards you she checked every inch of your body. Walking all the way around with her mental checklist you wait for her to do or say something. She finally returned to stand in front of you. Her mouth opened and out flowed multiple voices but most strongly heard was hers.

"You seem to be taking this rather well." Your jaw just seemed not to want to fit in it's proper place today, hanging free as could be. Her hoof comes under your chin and pushesit back up into the proper postition. Her hoof felt solid but at the same time was watery almost like a fine mist. "I have some news for you." Your brain was struggling to comprehend what was going on. "The coriour sent to you was misinformed, severly I'm afraid. As you can tell I no longer live among you." You begin to piece her words together slowly.

"So the estate isn't burnt to the ground?" You ask thinking that the wrong information.

She spoke slower now getting your full attention to her words. "I'm sorry to say but that was true." She paused waiting for your response. After a few moments she walked over to a tree where a bird sat. She lifted a hoof up and let the creature perch on it.

"Then what did he get wrong?" You said very dumbfounded. You couldn't have heard wrong from a pony who's job is to tell people exactly what they are told. Then again you had scared the living shit out of his poor soul.

"The estate is gone, and a few of us rest in the stars but which of us is what you should know." Again a pause as she ran her other hoof down her feathered friend. She stared at you with her magenta eyes, not breaking contact what so ever. Not even to blink!

"Who died exactly?" She smilied at this comment. Shaking her head slowly she let the bird fly off into the dark. A small giggle excaped her lips. She obviously found something funny about this situation. You sertainly didn't no mater how many jokes you could make.

"Well, you know of one for sure..." A silent sigh escaped her lips. You couldn't hear it, but she made it obvious she was quite annoyed. "But just in case you don't understand I'll tell you..." You motion with your hoof to go on. She doesn't of course.

"You seem to become worse than Amy..." Windy smiled at the remark. She had time to play her stupid game. You didn't really feel it neccisary.

"Our mother had perished first having been in the room the fire had started..." Pausing for a short break she let a small smile break her lips."I soon burned after..." The smile was stained on her lips now. This made you feel very uncomfortable. You shifted from hoof to hoof waiting for her to continue. "Both our brothers sleeping soundly in their room. They didn't hear the silent death coming..." A frown finally ran across her face. You still didn't feel to good about this situation she had forced you into. "And as for our dear sister..." She was killing you with the breaks in her speech. 'Why can't she just go on uninterrupted?' "She still breathes..." Was her continuing statement. "Albiet barely..." The pause was much shorter this time. "You must help her..." She began to fade away with the last of her words being said. You grew frantic. 'Why is she leaving me?!? Where is our sister?!?'

"Wait! Where is she!?!?" You screamed desprately. You jumped to her slowly fading body passing right through it and landing on the ground just behind her. Turning around on your back you scream at your fading sister. "Where!?! Windy! Where?!?" You began to weap. Your sister was alive, but barely breathing as Windy had said. You had to find her. She was the real reason the family had gotten along. She was the reason you had survived through father's brutal behavoir. She of all the ponies in all of Equestria was your life line. You thought back to Fluttershy. 'I can have the love i always wished for with Fluttershy. Or I can have the love given to me by birth right.' You thought it over. 'Why couldn't I have both?' You had to get to your sister fast. 'Open your eyes dumbass!' You scolded yourself for crying in the open. 'Knock it off!'

You open your eyes to find the clearing back to normal. You sat there crying for some sign, a prayer on a whim. You heard a soft whisper in your head again. 'Look to the left of the box.' You close your eyes to determine what she had meant.

'The left of the box?' It didn't make sence to you. That could be anywhere. You mind races for a second. 'Wait... I'n overthinking this... I need to get to my house!' Getting up and bolting back through the forrest you heard your name in the distance. Following the voices to guide you back to Fluttershy's cottage. Bursting from the last line of trees you stop to catch your breath.

Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash ran to you. Fluttershy spoke first. "Are you okay?" Rainbow soon followed.

"Yeah, we were worried when we didn't find you next to the tree. We saw your prints leading off to Everfree but we didn't go in searching."

"I.. I.. I have..." You tried to speak between gasps for air. Fluttershy insited you wait till you caught your breath again. "I have to get back to my estate!" You began walking towards Fluttershy's house.

"Why? What is there? Didn't it burn down?" Rainbow bombarded you with questions. You answer each one in line.

"Long story. My sister. Yes." Grabbing a few supplies you grab a saddle bag to put them all in. After packing all of the things you would need you marched out the door.

Author's note:

Sorry if this chapter kinda dragged on... I pomised I'd make the chapters slow down and progress more slowly... It isn't working out to well I'm afraid...

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As you know the story is coming to an end and I would just like to say I thank you for the support!

Also, I haven't decided on a sequel so leave comments if you would like to see an extension to the story...

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Chapter 8
Sealing the deal

You march out the door only to run into an orange pony. "Oof!" Falling to the ground you look up to see Applejack.

"Woah there partner. What's the rush?" Applejack said as she backed up and held a hoof out to you. You take it and haul yourself up. Nodding your thanks you get ready to move on again when you heard a yell.

"Hey! Wait for us!" Rainbow dash screamed as she bolted through the door. She stopped and looked at the orange pony. "Uh, hey AJ. What are you doing here?" She looked very confused.

"Well, I hadn't seen Fluttershy since the party and I went to check on him," She pointed back at you. "But he just wasn't were he said he was. So I figure if i come here to check on Fluttershy then maybe I could find out where he was. I see something went on here though." She looked around you. You turn and see Fluttershy with two saddlebags of her own.

"Oh, hay no! You are not coming along!" You protested. Applejack looked over to you.

"Where ya going?" She said with half-hearted a smile. You didn't have time for this!

"None of your, or any of you girl's buisness. Just let me go on my way." You said coldly as you start off again.

"What's his problem?" Applejack asked. Rainbow shrugged and landed on the ground next to Fluttershy.

"I don't know but ever since He came back from the forrest he's been acting unusual." Fluttershy said and gave Rainbow the second bag. "Come on Rainbow..."

"Ya'll don't mind if I tag along do ya?" Fluttershy looked sideways at her but then nodded.

Slinking along the pathway, you worked on the extremely long journey to your estate. You heard the girls chatting behind you. Glancing back with a frown you see Rainbow give her saddlebag to Applejack. After which Rainbow bolts off leaving a rainbow in her wake. Shaking your head you focus back on the path to Ponyville. You heard a rush as the two ponies caught up and began to slink along with you.

"Sorry sugar but you ain't getting rid of us that easy. Your gonna want some help with this." You grew annoyed just a bit. 'Why do these ponies always meddle in buisness that clearly doesn't involve them?' You listened to AJ scold you with Fluttershy chiming in every so often. Tuning them out for a second you tried to think of what Windy meant by 'next to the box'. It just didn't make sense. 'There could be a few hundred boxes and crates in our house!' You look up and sigh in relief as you reach Ponyville. 'I'm gonna need some more supplies just in case.' Walking towards the market you search around for food and raw materials for the road. You glance back to see the girls stood at the edge chatting. 'Ugh... I'm not gonna be rid of them are I? I could just yell at them or be rude. No, not to Fluttershy.' You turn back to the vendor and buy a few apples. Heading back to the girls you hung your head. 'This is gonna be much longer than I want it to be. I have to get to Amy as fast as I can!' You finally approached the girls with a finally sigh.

"Lets go..." Still staring at the ground you continue on.

"Yay! where are we going? I always love a good adventure! Can we have a party when we are done?" You stop dead in your tracks. 'Wait... That wasn't Fluttershy or Applejack.' Turning back around you jump as you see not two but six ponies geared up and waiting.

"Well what are you waiting for sugar? Aren't we in a hurry?" Shaking your head again you head for Buckingham. Toning them out as best you could you thought of your family and the fun you had. Flashes of picnics and wrestling pop up first.. They were follow by images of each of your siblings. Although you didn't get along well with your brothers they still were a big part of your life. Always there to give you advice and help you when you couldn't finish all of your chores. Before dad became a drunk they teased you and pulled a few pranks. After it was they same but when dad didn't look they were always looking for a way to help you. Once they both admited they couldn't stand you being beat. They watched not even trying to stop it when you were beat.

Next came mom. She alwaus knew somwqay to make you feel better in your current state. Even if it was a small thing like dropping your ice cream cone on the ground. She gave you another, with an extra scoop on top! You stopped thinking of your family as you felt a tear in your eye. 'Stay strong and remember what is at stake here.' You finally tune the girls back in when Twilight asked exactly why you needed to go home so soon.

"Well, it was really none of any of your buisness. But if you must know, my dead sister told me to find our other sister in the rubble of the fire because she still lives. Don't think I'm crazy, If you do just leave now." They all fell silent, even Pinkie stopped bouncing and chattering on about parties. Finally having some peace and quiet you pick up the pace. 'At this rate we won't make it till noon tomorrow.' You could've made it by tonight if you didn't have tag alongs. Without saying anything you break out into a full blow sprint. The girls lept off after you and kept pace rather well. Keeping at a hard run you watched as the sun lowered on the horizon. 'Getting closer!' Reading a sign that said 'Buckingham 20 miles'.

You keep an eye on the sun and check the ponies following you. They were slowing down a bit. You stop where you were and let them catch up with you.

"You... run... way... to... fast..." Twilight said panting. Rainbow had been flying the whole time so she looked like she was ready for round two. You chuckled at the thought. Applejack had barely broke a sweat. Fluttershy had been flying as well but was still a little ways off. Rarity freaked out about her sweat soaked mane. Digging out a brush from her bags she began the long process of grooming the purple curled mane. Pinkie bounced around the group singing some traveling song apparently. You looked at them for a while. Fluttershy had long since caught up. Pinkie went silent when she saw you staring at them. You broke the silence when you could muster a few words.

"I... I feel real bad. I know I was harsh back in Ponyville, but I was real worried for my sister." You paused thinking of what to say next. "Seeing you all keep up with me and put up with my rudeness really touched me. I just really didn't think you would want to help with something so personal to me." You turned to stare at your hooves. Rubbing one on the other you spoke in a hushed voice. "I wouldn't be mad if you guys hate me now. I probably deserve it." You look away cursing yourself for looking weak. They all stared at you silently absorbing your words. Finally Rarity spoke.

"Now darling, if we really hated you do you think we would still be here?" You shake your head. "Of course not! We knew something was wrong and came rushing to help." Rarity said with a whole hearted smile. You felt even worse than before. They may have tagged along, but just to help you through it felt like it was to much. 'Now I owe them. I just know it.' No pony was ever this kind here in Buckingham.

"Rarity's right, ya can't just go assuming no one is following ya to bug ya. We came on our own. Ya didn't force us. Well, ya did try and force us to leave. Still, we care for ya even if we just met ya." Applejack said with a hearty smile. You felt a tear well up. Clenching onto it so it doesn't fall you look to Rainbow.

"No matter what happens We will be here for you. We are friends now. Remeber that! Friends help each other out in times of hurt." Rainbow finished with a nod. You look at the rest of them. No pony spoke. Well that is until Pinkie jumped out in front of you. Jumping back yourself you look at the pink mare wondering how she had possibly got in you face from where she was.

"Ya! We can help you out! Even on frowny-mc-sadfacedays. If you need a good cheering up I know just the pony to do it!" Everypony turned to regard Pinkie. "What? I meant me." They all laughed making you give a quick chuckle.

"Your problems aren't just yours. If your feeling bad everypony feels bad. Celestia knows how hard it was for me to learn that. Friendship is a magical thing. Use it to your advantage. Don't abuse it though." She smiled and looked at her friends. Each gave her a cheek-to-cheek smile. You looked to Fluttershy. She let out an *EEP!* which made you laugh a little.

"Uhh... I will always be here for you." All but Rainbow turned to look at Fluttershy. They looked surprised at what she had said. You didn't think it much more then her already confessed feelings for you. 'These ponies must not have ever heard her say that to a stranger.'

"What happened last night Fluttershy?" Twilight asked.

"Uhm... Well... About last night..." You interrupted her before she went any further.

"We kinda... Uhm... We kinda hooked up..." Now all eyes were on you. "Lets talk about it later... Now can we at least get to Buckingham before nightfall?" You looked to the sun. Still a few hours of day light. Settling down for a while to help some of them catch their breath and eat dinner you explain more of what happened in the forrest. They all had a hard time believing it. Your body language spoke otherwise. You had a hard time when you got to the part about your sister fading away. You stopped the story there composing yourself to go on. Just before you spoke a word a breeze passed by. You thaught you heard a faint. 'I'm here with you.' from your sister's voice.

Having finished with dinner and your story you set off with your new friends.

You arrived in Buckingham with at least a few hours of light left. Your house was only fourty minutes away. "Alright, I know you all are tired because I sure am, but we need to get to my house as soon as possible. It's only fourty minutes away from here so at least we can have a little bit to search the rubble for my sister." They looked at you with about the same expression. The 'What the fuck did he just say?' and the 'More walking?' "Please, can we just get to my house as fast as possible? I don't want to leave my sister there any longer. The more time we waste just means less time she has to live."

"Well, what are ya waiting for? Lead on." You turn to Applejack with a smile beaming 'Thank you'.

"We are here for you." Rainbow said putting a hoof in the middle of you all. You watch as each pony in turn raises their hoof to add it to the pile. After each one had their hoof in you heard Rainbow say. "Come on now. We can't do this with ou you. Your the reason we came in the first place. You smile at their willingness to help you. Throwing your hoof in on the mix Rainbow counts down. 3...2...1... You all raise your hooves up to the sky. Turning quickly you run off onto a path motioning for them to come along with you.

"It's this way. Hurry we don't have much time." Racing in the direction of your house you look to your sides to see each pony keeping up with you perfectly stride for stride. Taking another glance back at Pinkie you wonder how she could possibly keep up while hopping. Shrugging it off you give yourself a boost of speed. Out in front now you smile. Heart racing you let out a yell of exictment. The others look at you for a second before yelling themselfs. 'Don't worry Amy! Here we come!'

Author's note:

Ok guys I didn't really want to end it here, but it seemed like a good cut off point... 'Like I know how to make a good cliffhanger :(...' Anyways I hope you guys have enjoyed it so far. I had a hard time writing some parts. Some of what you read was based on personal experience. Some dreams I had. The rest? Well, Mainly filler but all of it came together... *man tear*

And lastly a shout out to all the readers who gave me rates... I know I'm not the best writer ever but seeing that you put up with some of the errors to read my fic really puts a smile on my face!

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It's saddens my heart to see a war on a site meant for fun... I have been keeping track of this Flame War since it started... Some of you know it has blow out of proportion... I won't go into to much detail... I f you would like to know a sliver more please PM me and only me... As for our troll... He won't go away... I have had a long hard chat with him... Hes not a bad guy at heart... Yes he may point out flaws here and there, but we all have problems... There is NO such thing as perfection... The only perfection there is in life is what we believe it is... If there was perfection then there would be no world... Flaws are what keep us going... We all know the effects of some flaws... I have many myself... I'm sure you all have some kind of flaw... I don't care... You know why? I know that perfection doesn't exist to those who seek it... I can see perfection in my work because I belive it is...

I want you to take this very seriously... You as the fanbase have a VERY stong influence on the writer... Me and everyone on this site... I want to show me your perfection! I want YOU to show me what you deem perfect! I WANT TO SEE YOU STAND UP TO THE FACE OF DANGER AND SAY "IT'S SO FLUUFY!!!!"

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Chapter 9
Redemtion

Your heart pounds hard and faster. Your house should have been in sight by now. You scan the horizon. 'It should be right...' You trip over something making you faceplant into a pile of dust... 'Here?!?!'

"Oh my! Are you okay darling?" Rarity rushed over to you with her best effort not to get her hooves dirty. The rest ran over without hesitation.

"Here let me help ya up." Applejack lowered a hoof to you. You look at it with disgust. Applejack pulls it back a little worried. You smile once you see who it is. Grabbing it and hauling yourself up you glance around. There was ash and timber everywhere. You looked for a box. No sign of it. You blinked as a huge ball of light appeared above your head.

"Alright girls, start looking!" Twilight said digging into the first pile she found. You found yourself in the middle of the foundation. Looking around you found a burnt picture. You could just make you out with something in your hoof. You knew this picture all to well. 'My first Ice-cream cone... Mom took the picture... Why did dad hate me so? He use to love each and everyone of us...' You felt a tug at your mind. 'Shes close.' Everypony was looking at you. Realizing what just happened. You felt the tear run down your cheek. You had spoken your mind. Fluttershy slowly reached out to you.

"Are... Are you okay? I didn't know you had daddy troubles..." You look Fluttershy in the eye. You wanted to kiss her so bad and make the pain go away. Your heart is cold as stone, but you could be broken. 'Everypony is broken eventually...'

"Look next to a box... I don't know where that is but just please hurry and watch your step... She's not that hard to miss." Giving a brief description of her you close your eyes to think. You see Windy pop up. She is sitting on her haunches just staring. 'You did good.' You heard her speak but didn't see her move. 'I don't know what you mean...' A smile crossed her face. Just a flash but you saw it. 'I know you don't... I don't expect you to either...' She could be a smart-ass sometimes. She tilted her head back. She looked like she was laughing very, very, very hard. Her sides shook and heaved as she laughed. You could hear only silence. 'I know all of your toughts... Do you know this?' Your eyes widen in suprise. 'Impossible!' Her face turned into an evil grin. 'Try me...' You begin to grow an evil smile as well but you remember the real reason your here. 'Good boy. Now find our sister. She doesn't have much longer now...' 'Tell me where she is Celestia damnit!' 'No.'

You began to growl making Fluttershy jump. Your eyes flash open to see her shivering. "Did... D-D-Did I do something wrong?" She squeeked. You shake your head and begin to rummage through the ash. Every so often you would run into something that was very significant in your life at some point. You heard the nag again. 'Just go away!' You felt extreme sadness hit your body with a force. You couldn't move. It was overwhelming.

"Why do you always have to be so difficult?" You see your father standing on his hind hooves leaning over your parents bed. "I always wondered why you favor him so much... I just stopped caring... But why do you care?" You look on the bed to see your mother tied to it. She looked in terrible pain. She squirmed and mumbled something through the gag but you couldn't understand it. "Oh! You want it tighter?" He grabbed a rope and began to pull it further from her body. Your mother screamed through the gag only coming out as loud as hoof steps. "Do you enjoy this at all? Probably not... I don't either... I just thought I would let you know that..." His voice was very quiet as he spoke. This sent shivers down your spine.

He lifted a can out from under the bed and began pouring the liquid out onto your mother. She was very scaredand you could tell. There was something about that can. You mind races back. 'It's the gas can for the tractor!!!!' He continued to pour the gasoline until he was almost out. He moved over to the window and opened it. Being on the ground floor ment easy acces to escape. He hopped the wall with ease and lit a match. He pulled a cigarrette out and lit it before throwing the match onto the bed. You close your eyes as the flames roar to life. You heard the fire screan at you.

Opening your eyes you realized you were drenched in sweat. Your body was hot. You had been in that fire. You lived as the fire. Your eyes dart to the girls they were to busy searching in the darkness to worry about you. With a sigh of relief you jion them. As you all continue to drag on through the night you realize something. 'Wait... These piles aren't high enough to hold a pony on their side. Are they?' You crouch and get a good feel for how high the piles were. 'Nope... Then were?' You walk outside of the rubble and ash to sit on the pourch bench you had built for your parents. Made from pure stone it hadn't been touched by the fire.

'Where?!?' You smack your face with your hoof over and over again. Hoping you get head trauma and forget any of your life ever had happened. 'Why does this shit always happen to me?' You open your eyes slowly. You spot the barn only 40 feet from the house. 'I'M SUCH A FUCKING IDOIT!!!!!' ou eace over to the barn. The girls watch you intently and Applejack races after.

"Keep looking in their just in case!" She yelled back as she followed you to the door. There was a padlock on it, barring it from anypony entering. 'She must be in here!' "Stand aside! I got this!" She turned around and readied her rear hooves. She kicked back with a termedious force. The padlock smashed and the doors slammed open. You took one whiff. 'Gasoline' This place was rigged to be tourched too. 'Why wasn't it?'

"Look next to all of the boxes!" You called over to Applejack as you enter the large barn. "I wish we had one of those light ball thingies!" Just then the darkness flew away as raw light entered the barn.

"Oh? You mean this?" Twilight said with a small giggle. The girls rushed in and began to search. After a few minutes the whole barn had been ripped apart top to bottom. 'Where is she?!?' Windy intruded again. You couldn't see her but knew she was close. 'You are getting colder... And so is she...' Her voice faded. 'Whaa?? Thats impossible! We have searched every inch of this property!'

You walk over to the wall of the barn and begin to mash your head against it. 'WHY? WHY? WHY!?!?!?!' You felt a small stone hit you. You turn around and see the girls were still searching. 'Where did that...?' Another one bounced off of you. It came from the entrance of the barn. You walk over to it and look outside. Still pitch black. You turn toward the house that use to stand over this barn. It was very nice with two stories an attic and... 'The basement!' You rush over and begin to haul timber out of the way. 'Why didn't I think of this before! Her room is the only way to the basement!' You finally determine that you were in 'her' room.

After giving up in the barn the girls return outside to see you shoveling around like a madpony. They walk over to you.

"I think it is time to stop." Twilight said as she placed a hoof on your shoulder. The light ball just above you. You smile 'Light! Perfect!' You knew where you were now and moved to the right spot. Moving all the ash out of the way you break down in tears as you saw the heavy doors to the vasement were still in tact.

"Well I'll be..." Applejack said as she began tugging on one handle. She stopped and sat down panting. "How is a lil filly going to open that hard door?" You smile and move you hoof across the door until you find the right spot. A handle was just hidden in the door. Very hard to see if you didn't know it was there. You twist it with a hoof and it pops up. Pressing it down the cellar doors slide into a secret compartment to house the doors while one uses the stairs. You motion for the others to fallow you down the flight. Twilights ball leading the way.

At the bottom of the stairs you looked around. There was a huge box in the middle of the main room. You smiled as you trotted over to the other side. Your eyes widen as you look at your sister. Her tail had been durnt clean off and her mane was singed good. She had black marks along he body suggestion that she was burnt. You knew better the skin underneath wasn't pink. "She's goin to be fine!" You annouce to the others as you haul her up. The girls cheer and stomp their hooves. They walked out as you hoisted your sister into your arms.

You felt a slight moisture on your shoulder. Looking over you see your sister with a big smile. "Why did you have to make this so difficult?" You ask her. 'Because...' She slowly began to fade. 'I knew she was in good hooves...' She completly faded now. You slowly felt the back of your mind unwind. 'She's gone...' You felt tears well in your eyes. You didn't care. You walked out of the cellar with wet streaks running down your face.

The girls had made a fire and had set up some tents. You set your sister down on a bedroll. You lean down and listen for a breath. Nothing. You flip!

"SHES NOT BREATHING!!" Your felt a huge forve as you fly to the ground. You look up to see Fluttershy pounding hard on Amy's chest. "What are you doing!" You scream getting up.

"CPR..." Her tone was deadly. She leaned down and pumped air into her lungs before pounding away at her again. This went on for several minutes. It felt like hours to you as you gnawed on your fore hooves. 'Please! OH CELESTIA PLEASE! Let her live!' A cough escaped Amy's mouth. Fluttershy stopped at the very second. Backing away from the filly she looked to the others. They all had faces of pure awe. Everyponies attention turned to the young filly. She coughed once more before slowly opening her eyes. You race over to stand abover her.

"H-h-hey, big bro..." She said in a very weak voice. Another cough followed.

"Shhhh Shhh Shhh...." You say lifting a hoof to your mouth. "Your going to be fine now. Just close your eyes and go to sleep. Everything will be fine." Tears were streaming down your face and dripping onto her. You lean down and cry on her chest. Her small hoof came up to pat you on the head twice before falling limp to her side. You open your eyes. 'Still breathing... Good enough for me!' You lay her down and back away. "She needs some water Twilight." Twilight nodded and looked trough her saddlebags. Levitating the water out and to the filly's mouth she slightly tipped it for the liquid to pour down her throat. She coughed a little but soon began getting the idea.

You sat by her side the whole time wathcing her intently through out the night. Whimpering to yourself as everypony else rested themselfs. It was going to be a long night.

Author's note:

Ok guys as most of you know the story is about to end... Although im happy to say!!! SEQUEL! There will be three OC ponies added... I promised a certain pony he got an instant spot for reasons that can be explained if asked... as for the other two... I have stopped recieving entrees and the have all been pushed to voting... You should expect a message soon if you have entered... If you already have a PM from me then you have a score and are based on the leader boards... There is ways to increase your score but you have to suprise me... I have one set in my mind but I definately have a way to squeeze each in...

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Chapter 10
Live, Laugh, Love
(senario one)

You stared at the little filly laying on the bedroll in front of you. You were scared of what might happen. You pulled the canteen over and took a heafty swig before gently lowering it to your sister. She takes a few gulps of the drink before stopping. Her breath was very shallow. But as long as she was breathing you were happy. You took a close look and noticed she was sweating like rain. You look around for a cloth or something. Nothing. You spot a piece of clothing a few feet away and race over to get it. Ob your way back you notice Twilight getting out of her bedroll. She walked over to you and sat next to you as you began patting Amy's head. You rip a piece of the shirt off and hand it to her. She begins to rythmically rub her body trying to help you cool her down.

"Hows she doing?" She asked with a frown. You didn't pay her any mind and kept wiping the sweat from your sister's forehead. 'Hang in there Amy! You will come out of this fine I just know it!' You hoped your words rang true. She coughed a bit and opened her eyes. You smile down to her and wiped away a tear you felt rolling down your cheek.

"Hey Amy... How do you feel?" She motioned for the canteen. Twilight picked it up and hoofed it over to you. You lowered it down to her lips and tilted it slightly. She grabbed it and began to chug it all. You try to stop her but Twilight stops you with her hoof. You look over and see her shake her head. You gave a weak smile and a nod. You look back down to her. She had dropped the canteen and let it roll to her side. You pick it up and ask Twilight to keep an eye on her while you fetch some more water. She agreed and you walked out to the well out by the barn. It was barely night. The moon had just risen in the sky and was giving a good 'ole 'Hello world!' You smirked at your thoughts. All jumbled up lately with all that has happened to your family.

The world has come to become a very nasty place. No pony in this town ever was kind to another. There was a mugging every other day. A rape once a month if the town was lucky. No pony ever turned over a criminal because the cops were the instagtors of the whole process. The local judge had quit his job and moved on to a new town after all the crime that had been comitted and no pony to blame for anything. He would have loved to lock some pony up for just once.

Raising the bucket from the well you dipp the canteen to the bottom and let it fill. As the bubbles rose to the surface you noticed they made a strange beat. 'Mother's lullaby!' You froze with fear but relaxed as it played on. You looked around for Windy but couldn't find her. The nagging at the back of your mind had long since left. There was no reason to look around. 'Why would she return if I found our sister?' You shrugged and walked back over to Twilight and Amy. Twilight looked very worried. You look down to see her breathing had grown ragged. You drop the canteen and rush to her side.

"Isn't there anything you can do for her?" You pleaded. Twilight met your gaze and shook her head.

"I can't stop death... I can only prolong it... She has to work her way back to us... It could be months... It could be seconds... I just don't know..." She leaned back down nd whispered comforting words into Amy's ear. You think of the same thing and follow suit.

"Amy... Oh! Amy... I... I wish I could have been here to protect you... Mom told me I didn't have to go... I never should have... I couldn't have... We needed the money so badly though... I had to find us food for all of our sakes..." You paused taking in a breath between your sobs. "I... I... I failed you as a brother... I was so stupid... I could have saved all of our lives by just being here... Why do I have to be so stupid...?" You watched through blurred vision as your tears hit the pillow next to her head.

She leap up and wrapped her forehooves around you. Return the embrace with your own. "Your not stew ped brother..." She was able to get out before falling back into the bed. You cryed on her chest as her breaths grew more strained. You couldn't take it. Your life has been filled with to much hate to end like this. You grabbed Twilight by the shoulders and shook her.

"Please... Please do something!!!" You couldn't stop the tears streaming down your face. You didn't try to stop them. "Please..." You said in a hushed voice. "Please..." It was even quieter now. You mouth out one more please before you let go.

"I... I guess I can try... I'm not a nurse... I don't know any medical spells..." She whispered but shut her eyes. Her horn began to glow. Amy followed suit. You watched intently for what felt like hours. After a few minutes Amy coughed and ash mixed with smoke where pushed from her lungs. You smile as her breaths became very clear and clean. The glow around them both disappated. "That's about all I can do... She's definitly on her own now... Don't worry." She placed a reasuring hoof onto your shoulder. "She's in good hooves now... She's very strong and will pull through..." Twilight got up and walked back to her roll. She looked exausted from her efforts.

You lean back over your sister. She had stopped sweating and her face was very neutral. No expression to show for Twilight's efforts. You crawl into her bedroll after a huge yawn takes hold of your body. You knew you shouldn't stay up this long but your sister's life was in the balance. She seemed much better now so you thought you could afford some shut eye.

You wake up to a beam of sunlight. Your eyes open all the way to see the only other pony awake was AJ. She had a fire going and was cooking some apples over the spit. You take a deep whiff of the intoxicating fumes and get out of the roll to sit at the spit. AJ looks over to you but keeps eyes on the apples. They were a hearty brown color. 'Carmalized... My favorite!' You motion for one but AJ laughs and keeps roasting them. You give a small smile too. Your stomach growls in defiance of the orange pony. Food was in your reach and it knew that. AJ laughed harder as she moved the stick over for your to grab and apple. It was hot but you managed to get it on the tips of your hooves.

"How'd ya sleep?" AJ said moving the apples back to the fire. You take a quick bite before answering her.

"I couldn't close my eyes until I knew she was okay..." AJ looked past you to the sleeping filly in your bag. She gave a smile and turned back to you and widened it even further.

"She will be fine I know it..." She grabbed an apple of the stick and bit directly into it. You dropped your jaw and watched as she set it perfectly on bare skin. 'How can she stand that!?' "Oh... Perfectly fine actually. Growing up on a farm we had fires all the time. I just got use to the heat is all." You blush when she answered your question. 'I really need to be more careful about speaking while I'm thinking!' AJ turned to you and laughed. "Ya sure do!" Your blush grew deeper.

The others soon woke after from the smell of food. Every pony sat down and enjoyed their breakfast. The conversation skirted around Amy quite a lot. You didn't mind. Sharing stories with them made you feel safe and secure. Looking back to Amy you noticed she was awake. You motioned her over. She jumped out of the bag and trotted over to sit haunch to haunch with you. You handed her the rest of your apple and she gobbled it down in a few bites. You look up to see everyone but Twilight with their mouth agape. Pinkie closed hers and soon began to ramble on like only Pinkie could.

"This deserves a party! As soon as we get back we will have cake and ice-cream and OOOOH! PUDDING!! We will have some pudding too!" Every pony threw in suggestions for Pinkie's party. Every pony would attend her party. No pony could ever miss a famous Pinkie Pie party. There was always something that happened at them. You smiled as you remembered the last one you had. With that thought you look around and spot Fluttershy next to you. You lean over and give her a peck on the cheek. Her face turns a deep rosy red.

"Th-thank you..." She smiled at you. Amy looked up to you. You smile down to her and rest a hoof around her body.

"Everything is fine now Amy don't worry you little hooves about anything from now on... I'm gonna get a job here soon... And what ever your little heart desires will be yours." She smiled with a hug to come with it.

"Are we going to live together still?" She asked. You pull her up into a big hug.

"Of course. Even Discord can't break us apart now!" Every pony around the spit gave a huge.

"D'AWWWWWWWW!" Amy and you begin to blush. Setting her back down you move over to the tents and begin to break them down. AJ got up and began to do the same. Fluttershy began rolling the bags up. Twilight got a bucket of water from the well and doused the fire. Rainbow gathered up all the things laying sprawled around in ten seconds flat. This made Amy jump in joy. Rainbow brought her into a clearing and began to play with her. You look over and smile. Rarity was packing all the items into a small bag. You wondered how any of it could fit in there. She seemed perfectly fine in handling it. She fit all of the tents in one and all of the sleeping bags in the other.

After the camp site was cleaned up You lead the way back to town. 'Well at least this story has a happy ending!'

As you and the girls reach town you ask for them to wait at the road to Ponyville. You motion for Amy to follow you.

"Where are we going bubby?" She said as she bounced down the main street.

"I'm getting you a treat!" You make your way to the bakery and look at the fine desplay the had in the window before entering. When you enter your welcomed with a big "Ello there! How can I help ye today?"

Amy points to a cupcake with yellow and black frosting spiraling up to the tip. You point to it and pay the Stallion named Cookie and work your way back to the road where the girls are waiting.

"Whelp... Whos ready for a long trip back home?" Pinkie bounced around proclaiming "ME! ME! ME! ME! ME!" You all laugh and start off down the road. Smiles on all of your faces.

Author's Note: READ IT DAMNIT!!!

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This is the death senario... You don't have to read it but it does have rather crude voilence.... Ah! that sparked your attention didn't it? Of course it did... Why do I even ask?

Anyways... This is the second option for you to choose on the seque's path to destruction... As stated in the previous senerio... The Epilouge will be released after the voting has been counted up so take your time...

Live, Laugh, Love
-Dashie

Chapter 10
Hard as a rock
(Senario two)

You watch her intently. Her breath was very shallow. You had a hard time even thinking about sleep. Pulling your hind knees up to your chest you wrap you forelegs around them tightly. Making sure you had a secure hold you began to rock back and forth. 'It's all going to be fine Amy!' You hoped you were right. You heard a mumble behind you and whip your head to see AJ had just rolled over in her bag. With a sigh of relief you turn back to your sister. 'Hang in there!' Her breathing slowed just slightly but you noticed. Counting beat for beat you made sure her breathing didn't slow. Just this little bit scared you. Hopping up and moving over her body you look. She was sweating perfusely. You look around for a rag. Nothing. You spot a piece of clothing a few feet away and rush to grab it.

On your way back you see Twilight get up. She trots over to you and sit down as you wipe the sweat from Amy's forehead. "How is she doing?" Twilight said picking a bit of the cloth up herself and rubbing her gently. You didn't stop your work to answer. You couldn't even if you wanted to. Your lips were sealed from sheer pain and terror. You work intently until a thought crosses you.

"Can you make her better?" Your voice was a hush. A mouse could have squeeked louder than you and nopony would ever have known you said a word. Twilight stopped for a split second. 'Oh no! Hesitation...' The silence was very heavy. Usally at this time of night there was all sorts of animals out and about. 'Where are the now?' Twilight hesitated again. Just a milisecond but your attention to detail at this moment was to high to let it slide. "You can't can you?" A hoof rested on your shoulder. You notice Twilight had stopped. Looking out of the corner of your eye you notice her face was grim. When she caught your eye her head spoke for her. The shake screamed to you! 'I can't stop death... I can only prolong it...'

You hooves worked a little harder. You had a very gentle touch but when you cared this much you find yourself working to hard. Her breathing was becoming gasps. You turn her onto her back and push on her chest gently trying to get her to get the air she needed. Her gasps shorted and soon became non-existant. You hung your head as tears dropped onto her limp body. Twilight wrapped her hooves around your chest for a supportive hug. You felt the tears dry instantly. Getting up and brushing Twilight off you began the journey to town.

"Wait! Where are you going?" Twilight yelled at you. You stop and turn your head ever so slowly. Her face turned into pure horror. You knew the face you wore all to well. Emotionless. Eyes empty of all love and hope. You felt your heart turn to stone. It weighed very heavily in your chest. It didn't bother you. The extra wirght felt great as if you had been rejuiced somehow.

"Tell Fluttershy I will miss her very much... I would like to say goodbye to each and everyone of you... I don't have time... I have 'things' to do..." She listened to your deathly tone. Nothing. No emotion could ever penetrate you now. You had no heart or soul. You turn back to the road and heard a soft sobbing. You didn't care anymore. It was time to pay daddy a visit.

On your way to toen you notice a poster with a help wanted ad on it. It was for a bakery in town. 'Dad is gonna need a new job. Again silently you work your way to town. At the edge you begin to dart your eyes side to side. Nothing would jump you but it could always be a possibility. Your hooves didn't make a single sound as yu approached the pony in front of you. She was a small petite mare. Her coat was a blacker one with a main that was straighter than an arrow. It had a grey stripe in it other than that she almost blended in to the darkness. Grabbing her and pulling a small knife you picked up on the way here held to her throat you dragged her to an ally. She wimpered the whole time but knew screaming would be useless.

"Please don't hurt me... I'll do what ever you want!" You set her down with the knife still at her throat. ou asked her to turn and face you. "You... You know I can turn you in now... Right...?" You nod slowly and take a deep look into her eyes. Blood red with a hint of a firey amber around the edges. She would have been a beautiful mare if not in this situation. You put the knife against her skin raising a hoof to your mouth in order to shush her. You motion your head out the ally and she takes a look to see to gaurds wandering around. "How? How did you know they were over there without looking?" Her vice was quiet. Clearing your throat slowly you lower the knife a little.

"I'm going to remove the knife now... I want you to answer a few questions... You will be free to go after... Report me if you wish... I have important buisness first and then I willl submit..." You lower the blade slowly and she visibly begins to calm. Holding the blade out to her she begins to shiver again. "Take it..." She stops shaking and gives you a very confused look. "I said, take it..." She reaches up and grabs it and throws it further down the ally. "Thank you... Now I want two questions answered and you can live your life without ever seeing me again..." She slowly nods and sits after seeing you do so. Taking a deep breath and sighing you clear you throat once more. "Have you see my father?" You give her a very detailed description of him and find her nodding.

"Yeah, I have. He took that job at the bakery. He seems like a nice fellow... Why?" She gave you a hard look. "Your the house fire kid?" You give a slight nod. She gasps and you close her mouth with noth of your hooves. Making the shishing motion again you let her go. "Why do you care where he is? I thought he hated you?"

"He does... But he caused the fire that killed the rest of my family so I'm going to kill him... Now do you know where he is staying?" She shrugged.

"Most say he lives in the bakery... Others, the streets... No pony truly knows where he is." You look away and nooded. 'Of course...' You thank her and begin to walk away. She stops you making you turn. "Why did you force me into this ally and not just ask?" Your smile had death writen all over it. She fell silent for a second.

"You would have attacked me and ran off... I had to get your full attention and co-operation..." She sighed and stood up and advanced towards you. Brushing up against youy your eyes widen. 'What is she doing?'

"Stop by and see me at my shop... Its the Gardening Hut... I'll give you a place to stay until the heat is off of you... I can say this with a small amount of trust in my soul... I have never met a pony in these parts willing to be honest about anything..." She pressed her lips against your gave you a sly smile and parted ways. Giving you a small flick of her tail before disappearing in the gloom. 'Now time to find daddy...' You held an evil grin.

Walking to the bakery you peak in the windows. Sure enough your father was there sleeping on the waiting bench. You give the door a slight tug and it props open. You smile grew greater now. Sliding in with ease you slinked over to your father's sleeping form. 'Time to wake papa and tell him of my bad dream...' You chuckle at the thought of your colthood. Waking mom and dad to tell them of a nightmare just to dnuggle in between them.

Placing a hoof on his shoulder you give it a hard push. "Huh! Whaa? I'm up Cookie... I'm up!" He rolled off the bench and rubbed his eyes. "Huh? Why are the lights not on?" You smiled as you pulled him to his hooves. "Hey! What do you think your..." He trails off as he looks into your cold dead eyes. "Impossible..." You shake your head give him a hard sock across the face. He falls to the floor and soon regains a footing. "You ready for another beating son?" You smirk at the snide comment.

"I think its time for your beating..." You voice as cold and soft as death sent a visible shiver down his spine. You took the oppertunity to jump up and bring a hard hoof down on his skull. There was a loud CRACK as you made impact. He shook it off but was a bit wobbly on his hooves.

"Oh.. You in for a world of hurt now boy..." He reared up and sent a hoof right into your jaw making it dislocate. You didn't break eye contact as you replaced the jaw to its proper position. He was now scared. "What are you?" You laughed as you gave a hard uppercut sending him up which opened up your next target. You pounded away at his chest and stomach. He began to spasm a little when you finished the small barrage. "You think that hurts?" He asked wiping a bit of blood from his mouth. "Let me reteach you pain!" He sent a hoof toward you. You easily readjusted and grabbed it flipping him over. He landed on his back very hard. The wind being knocked out of him you walk over.

Looking down at his gasping mouth and wide eyes you smile as a bit of blood fills his throat. You deliver a hard punch to his chest. Bones break with ease and the sound fills your heart with a sliver of joy. He began to gasp louder as his lungs began to slowly fill with air. "I'm going to make you sufficate just like the rest of my family. His eyes were wide in horror. Tears streamed down his face as he tried to move to snag you leg. You laugh at the feeble attempt and pin the useless leg. You bring you head down and get inches away from his face. "How does it feel? How does it feel to know you murdered the ony ponies who gave a rat's ass about you!" Feels great doesn't it!? Because it sure doesn't for me!" You stomp his leg making him gasp harder in pain making his lungs fill faster. You could see the blood running up from his throat.

You turn his head and let the blood pour out. 'Sorry Coockie... You got a hell of a mess to clean...' You stand over him until you knew that he was dead. Putting a hoof on his neck anf feeling for his pulse you felt nothing. Nothing. Your whole life has been nothing but hate and self regret. Now you have acted on it and don't even feel the slightest ounce of regret.

Turning around and walking out the door you slowly walk to the Gardening Hut... When you get there you see the door is unlocked and you walked in. A light was on further down in the store. Walking over to it you find a small hallway. At the end was a door with light shining through it. You stalked over to it and turned the handle. Your evil smirk widens as you spot a dark pony tied to the bed with a gag. You close the door silently behind you.

Author's note:

Ok guys here it is! the second senario...

Choose what you guys want very wisely... It has dire impacts on the sequel...

Hope you all enjoyed my first fic! I know I had a fun and hard time making it...

The Epilouges for each will be released at the same time... and I will cotinue from the willing ending!!!!

"I can't herp all this derp!"
-Dashie

Epilouge: Eyes of stone
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Ok guys I want to thank all of you for submitting your OC ponies some came in late but it doesn't matter...

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Dark Lighting - Dark Ligthning
HydroHeat - Summer Dawn
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Special appearances by,

Ice - Ice
Frostbite - Frostbite

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Now I know I said two but these three were tied and I couldn't choose... Ice got a special spot for reasons I can explain in a PM and Frostbite got one because hes a BA friend... Special guests will only appear once in the story but will have a key roll...

Now onto the story,
-Dashie

Epilouge: Eyes of stone

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You slowly open your eyes and see a small petite mare laying on you. She was a peagasus with a jet black shine and a small gray streak in her mane. You move your arm tighter around her. She mumbles something and snuggles in a little closer. You run your hoof up and down her body absently as you look over to see a table of 'tools'. You smirk at the instruments of torture. You hadn't touched a single one. She moved a slight bit more on your chest. You give her a nudge to wake her. Her snout was just below yours. Her eyes opened slowly and revealed her blood red eyes. You look down at her with an expressionless face. She moves up a bit and takes your lips in a small kiss.

"Morning." She says quitely as she closed her eyes and snuggled deeper into your chest. You didn't want to move her so you left her on you.

"Morning, what time is it?" You ask as you look for a clock. Nothing. The room had no window and a dresser on the far side. You roll onto your side to get her off. She gets the hint and lets go. You sit up and rubbed your eyes with your slightly bloody hooves. You smile an evily wicked grin. He deserved ever last hit. You felt a movment behind you but didn't turn. Sfter s few seconds hooves wrapped around you with a muzzle taking a spot on your shoulder.

"You seem quiet today." You turn to face her but get another kiss stolen from you. She smiled and backed off just a bit. You flopped back down onto the bed and spread your arms wide in a stretch. With a huge yawn you pull your arms back in only to be jumped by the black mare. She pinned you down and gave you a solid kiss. As she broke she gave a smile but began to get off. You reached a hoof behind her and pulled her head down and locked lips again. She squirmed for a few seconds before closing her eyes and resting on your body. Her hips began to give slight sugestive bumps. You gave her a little bump back.

A squeek escaped her lips as her head shot up. She blushed and lowered her head back to finish the kiss. You proded her lips with your tongue. 'I'm just gonna get this over with...' She slithered her sloppy wet organ along yours and pressed her body further down on you. She was getting a bit warm and you brought your other hoof up around her and pulled her entire body down on you. She gasped for a second before locking lips again.

You rolled her over with one swift motion. She broke the lock and laid her head down. Pulling a pillow under her head you move into a more movable position. "Just as hard as last night." She said in a very seductive voice. You look down to notice her hips and inner thighs were purple from bruises.

"You sure?" She nods vigorusly and pulls you down. You slid in without effort. She was slick. A small gasp was driven from her in a few pounds. You grabbed her hips and began thrusting hard. Each slap of your skin was loud. Every second came another slap. She was moaning loud. You pushed harder and harder. She didn't last long. A solid push and a gush of fluids ran down your tighs and her hips. She blushed.

"Oopsie..." She said in a little foal vioce. You chuckle and pull out. "Hey! I'm not done yet!" She says pushing you on your back. She pressed her lips against yours and slowly slid down your body. A kiss every few inches was all you felt as her hooves moved to your member. You sat up and spread you legs to give her easy acess. She looked up at you with puppy dog eyes as she slid your tip inside her mouth. She rubbed it with her tongue using a swirling motion to keep you pleased. She pulled it out with a loud *POP* She giggled as it fell back against your stomach. She grabbed it again and put it a little further down her throat. After a few sucks you grabbed the back of her head and shoved it deeper. She opened her throat and you were able to fit it all in. She ran up and down you with swift motions. It wasn't long before you let a gush into her mouth. She backed up and swallowed it all. A bit ran down the side of her mouth before her tongue licked it up very sexily. You look down and notice a new wet spot.

Meeting her eyes she blushed. "Looks like we are two and one. I'm not gonna lose" She boasted as she pushed you on her back. She slid up and gave another quick peck before sitting up. She raised her body and began to run hooves over it. She was drenched in sweat and every so often her hoof would stick. "I've been a bad girl. What are you gonna do to punish me?" She had a very seductive voice that got you going. You lowered her down but missed the mark. You jammed her down and ended up in her tight anus. Her eyes went wide and she let out a silent scream. You didn't move her until she regained control of her face. She looked at you with a naughty look. "Oh, so thats how we are going to play it." She lifted her rump up amd you saw red streaking your member.

You look back up as she slowly slides down and then raises back up. She soon picked up pace and began moaning. You grunted every so often when she came down with force. She began to pant a little and you stopped her. She was glad for the break. "What is it?" She asked between breaths. You reach over to the 'tool' table and pick up a dildo. It was just an inch and a half shorter than you. It had straps meant for a mare. You raised her up a bit but didn't exit her. Placing the dildo just in front of your member you slide her back down and it penetrates her. She gives a small gasp of pleasure. She begins to pick up pace as you hold onto her hips. Faster and faster she went until she threw her head back with a load moan. Another sploosh of liquid hit you. You pull her down in a few more wuick thrust and give her a load of your own fluids.

"Ok... Round... 3..." She stood up and put the false member back onto the table. "Finish me..." She said with her bedroom voice. You smile with that evil grin you had grown accustom to and pushed her onto her back. "Don't hold back." You flip her onto her stomach and begin very slowly. She lets out a moan with each thrust. You keep a slow and steady pace and soon you here her panting harder than the rough stuff. Her head turns around and lays down. You could see the hunger and passion in her eyes. Her tongue lolled out of her mouth as you kept the slow beats againt her rump. You went on for what felt like minutes but knew were hours. You felt the rush build up and got a little faster. She lifted her body higher and you bent over it to use it for leverage. You smacked it deep into her. "Oh! YES! I'm... I'm... Gonna cum!" With that last scream you let loose the torrent and felt a push back as she let her orgasim take hold.

You both panted and soon she lowered her rump without letting you out. You flopped down on top of her and slithered up a bit to rest your muzzle on her shoulder. "Looks like I loose." She said with a quick kiss. You pull her into a deep one and she pulls away with a blush.

"We need to get cleaned up... You got a shower?" She nods. She was to exausted to move so you rolled her onto her back and gripped her. She wrapped her hindlegs around your waist as her forelegs grabbed your neck. She set her head onto your shoulder. You walked to the door opening it with ease.

"Second door on the right." She said. You walked up to it and gave it a quick pull. You walk into the bathroom and set her down in the tub. it was big enough for the both of you. You turn the faucest to warm but not hot. You close the door and pick her back up to settle down under her. You find a neat little cubby to fit your head. Picking up a towel off the rack next to the tub you set it in the cubby and lean back. Shutting off the water with your hind hoof just before it got to you pits you let out a content sigh. The mare wiggled until her head rested just under yours. She lifted her hooves out of the water and wrapped them around your neck. "You know you were my first." She said with a little blush.

"Really? You looked like you knew what you were doing." You still didn't show any emotion on your face.

"Ya, my friends told me how to do that. They say its better rough too. I liked the end better." She was now silently running a hoof over your chest. "I know you have to leave, but could you stay for a few days? I have never been with a stallion before..." You look at her. 'Is she crazy? I can't stay in a relation ship... Not now anyways... I do need a place to hide from the cops though...'

"Two days tops..." She smiled before giving you another kiss and settling her head back on your chest. 'Two days tops...'

Author's note:

Ok well there it is!

I will post the sequel when I finish the first chapter... It has a prolouge to it so don't worry if you think I'm just gonna jump into a random bit of some wierd place in some wierd time...

To all of those viewers that has followed me from the begininng...

I thank you very much... I didn't think this story would take off but I see you guys proved me wrong!

I love you all no homo! Don't forget to rate! I would love to see front page on my next story even if its not going to be the best... I thank you all so much for reading my story! Check my blog to see when the prolouge for 'Eyes of Stone' comes out!

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This is a second person story which makes you the main character so try to get into the story the best you can... Sorry I mean second pony story... It features flashbacks which will be in slanted form...

This is intended for guys but ladies if you are out there you still might have a good time reading this.

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Chapter 1
Whaaa...?

*BEEP*

"Whaaa...?" You wake to an alarm clock going off. You wave your hoof trying to hit the clock missing with each attempt. 'Damn hotel and their stupid wake up calls.'

*BEEP*

You sit up in bed looking for the clock. The room was very dark and it was almost too hard to see your own hoof in front of your face. Finally spotting it on the nightstand next to the bed. With a grimace you raise your hoof above your head. "FUCKING CLOCK!" You scream as you smash it to pieces. You pull the covers back up over your head trying to get some more sleep.

A soft moan wakes you back up. If that wasn't bad enough you remember you don't have an alarm clock in the hotel. You turn to see a soft pink mane in the sheets. Your eyes pop wide open. A quick look around the room confirms your suspicions. This isn't your hotel. 'What the hay happened?' you think as you look at the yellow pony. 'Who is this?'. A pulsing resonates in your head as you try to think of last night. As you thought, nothing. Just nothing. The pulse intensifies, pounding harder and harder as your vision fades...

As you walk through this strange town you stare in awe at how many buildings were in it. You have never seen so many ponies in one place at any given time. You thought back to your past growing up on the farm. It was always a quiet life on the farm. The only fun or entertainment was a wrestling match between your two brothers and two sisters. Every now and then you would win out of shear luck but most of the time you didn't want to, or rather, didn't want more bruises across your body. Picking the weeds, plowing the dirt and of course picking the carrots, corn and potatos were the everyday chores you had. Your father was the local farmer, but when your mother suggested you look to a further off town in search of better buisness you immeadiatly knew something was wrong. You didn't want to argue so you agreed. It wasn't your time to a town but you had never heard of Ponyville so it would be a new experience to you. As your mind wanders you accendentaly run into a pony.

You aplogize quickly and back up slowly lowering your head. You look over the other pony. It was a pink mare, which seemed odd to you. Her cutie mark was in the shape of three diffrent colored balloons. Her mane was very poofy and very unkempt. She lifted her hoof up to her chin and ran it back and forth rubbing softly but seeming to think deeply. She only looked at you a short while before...

*GASP!* and just like that she was off in a cloud of dust. Suddenly you think coming to town was a bad idea. Mother wouldn't be to happy if you had a run in with the law again.

You had been running the vendor in Buckingham, a small town about ten miles north of your farm. You knew the locals had a few moonshiners and knew just who they were. On your break you decided that it would be a great idea to get a buzz before you went back to work. Well, a few glasses later and you were a little more than buzzed. A few foals had run by and when they saw the jug in your hooves they asked for a sip. Not thinking anything wrong, you hand over the jar and wait for them to take a sip. The sheriff was just a few feet away when he saw you hand over the jug. Three months in the county jail taught you better.

'Better make this quick'. You make your way to the market. 'Mother had said make a friend while I was here...' you think as you see a vendor selling apples. They looked delicous to you, so you thought one or two wouldn't hurt dinner. Trotting up, you decide on a red gala. As you approach you are welcomed with a wide smile. She was an orange pony wearing a stetson. You couldn't tell what her cutie mark was from behind the cart but you were sure it was close to her job as a vendor.

"Why howdy partner! What can I do ya fer?" she said with a wider grin than before. 'This couldn't be that hard could it?'

Your eyes open slowly as the pounding subsided. The yellow pony was now snuggled up against your chest and seemed to have a smile but it was hard to tell from her ruffled mane. You move it aside to see a small but definite grin on her face. This gave you a grin. You haven't had a mare to snuggle with your whole life. The farm was always to important as father had said to you many times over. Even if you didn't get paid for working your parents saw it fit to tell you if you didn't run the farm then you would be out in the cold and lonely world.

You gently run a hoof down the mares cheek. 'What was her name again?' you thought. Your memory was still fuzzy but was able to pick out a fragment of a name. 'Fluttersheen? Fluttershine? Fluttershy?' you couldn't peice it together at the moment. Your smack your lips a bit. Dry, of course. 'I need to stop drinking' you thought as you reached for the covers. A yellow hoof stops you before you reach them. Looking down you notice the mare had opened her eyes just a crack.

"Morning..." You mumble very quietly. Her ears must have been extremely keen for she replied.

"Mor~rning..." She said even softer than you. Her eys were a beautiful shade of green. It seemed easy to get lost in those eyes. She looked at your hoof she was holding. "Sorry..." She whispered as she released it. You take her hoof back in yours.

"Doesn't bother me." you whispered with a smile. Her smile was a small one but you could make it out. "What does thought," You say after a good sized pause. "Is that i don't remember much of last night..." The mare's eyes widened a little but soon shrunk back down.

"You were pretty wasted... Dancing on the table kinda of drew the line for Pinkie... Well untill she joined you along with a few others..." She laid her head back onto your chest and closed her eyes.

"Where are we exactly?" You ask kinda of annoyed as your guesses were true.

"My place... If thats okay with you?" She said her eyes still closed but she shivered a little waiting for retaliation. It was obvious she didn't have to many guests.

"Its fine with me, but are you okay with it?" You ask running a hoof down her cheek again.

"Of course it is," She said popping her head up. "Who do you think brought you here?" Her eyes couldn't have got anymore wonderful as you look into them. They seemed to shimmer. The pounding started slowly again. You raise a hoof up to your head hoping to relieve the pressure...

You feel hooves pressing against your chest shaking you slightly. "Are you...." You hear as everything slowly fades... 'Why does this always happen to me?' Was your last thought before you fall back into the pillow.

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Chapter 6
Happiness has it's price

Those few words seemed to strike as lightning. Dash looked her hard in the eyes. You watch as she trys her best mouthing diffrent words but nothing intelligable has come out of it yet. Fluttershy eyes still closed waited for the scolding. You cross you hind legs and stop leaning on you forehooves. Taking another wuick glance at the arm you check to see if it was still bleeding. Slightly, You could see it form a small bubble near the cut and watch as the bubble worked its way down the arm to your elbow. There it stayed until another bubble came and made it a little bigger. Finally gravity takes over. The little drop of blood falls into the puddle with a PLUNK! Admire the small pool you heard Rainbow finally get words into her mouth.

"Love... Love..." She was quiet but the anger was hidden under her voice. Ready to be set free like a caged animal. "You... Love..." She cuckled at this point. Lowering her head she began to laugh. A rather sinister one that grew to be minaical with the simple throw back of her head. Fluttershy backed up from her confused friend hoping nothing bad would come if she just left her alone. Rainbow stopped laughing and turned her attention over to you. Slowly she made her way at you with devious eyes. You had no clue about her intentions, some how it was gonna get messy... and fast. She stopped short of you by just a few strides. "Heh, ha... You love this little shit?" She said pointing a hoof at you and looking back to Fluttershy. "Well, lets see how faithful he is." Without enough time to comprehend what that was suppose to mean she jumps on you and pins you down. Struggling wasn't the answer you knew it. 'Just play it cool she will get off eventually.' In a split second her lips mashed up against yours. You struggle to get her off now. 'This little bitch!' With a forceful shove you sent her flying over towards Fluttershy were she lands with a loud "OOF!"

"Woah there... I don't go kissing on the first date ya know." Saying very sarcastically. Rainbow got up and braced herself. You stared her down waiting for her to move. Locked in a stalemate you run at her and leap. This confused her as she tried to dodge your purposeful miss.

"See Fluttershy hes after me now." You chuckle and plant your rump right there. She looks at your confused again. "Get up! I am nowhere near done with you!" She yelled. 'Why is she so pushy?' Without moving a muscle you waited for her charge. 'Wait for it... Wait for it...' Rainbow leaped out towards you. Lifting a well placed hoof you dig into her neck. She drops to the floor not moving. "What... What the fuck... I... I can't move!" You look down at her limp body with a frown. She was furious. Her body was hot with rage building up inside of her. Fluttershy walks over to the now limp Dash and pokes her with a hoof.

"Is... She okay?" You nod. This was just a temporary fix... Just to extract a little bit of information on her hostility towards you. Getting up and crouching in front of her face you roll her onto her back. Staring down at her you and Fluttershy watch as she pathetically tries to move every inch of her body... More or less.

"Rainbow... Why are you so angry?" She tries to spit at you but it just becomes drool sloppng out of her mouth. "Look I don't know why you are so agressive to me... I never did anything to you." Rainbows eyes clamed a bit. She pushed the rest of drool out of her mouth before speaking.

"Fluttershy... Can you leave us alone please?" The yellow mare nodded and turned back to tend to the animals. "I'll tell you why I'm so pissed at you..." She paused taking in a breath... She could probbly move by now but she didn't know it. You help her onto her haunches by leaning her onto a nearby tree. "You see... Well, first off I'm sorry for being a bitch to you... I just don't want my dear Fluttershy to get hurt..." She let the words sink in. Taking the time to figure it out.

"You love her too?" You asked. Her face made it clear she wasn't playing around here.

"Yes, but I just never had the courage to ask her out. I'll face danger with out the slightest rethink... When it comes to her I just can't control myself enough to ask." You smile and nod. It was hard to speak with the yellow mare.

"I'm sorry for ruining your relationship..." She looks at you like you told her rabbits could fly.

"Ruined... No, It never started..." She sighed. You put a reassuring hoof on her shoulder. She looked at it and gave it a shrug. "I should really be the one apologizing... I shouldn't have attacked you as I did... I... I..." She paused, spotting a tear on her cheek. "I just hope shes in good hooves now..." You pull her into an embrace. She lays her head on your should tears streming down her cheecks. You ran a hoof up and down her back to comfort her.

"She'll be just fine. I really didn't expect things to happen as they did... I shouldn't even be here... I should have been home with my siblings and mother..." She backed up from the embrace and gave you a hard look. "Our house was burnt to the ground with my parents and little sister in it... I didn't have to come here..." You bash your head against the tree several times, hoping you at least get some brain damage.

"Your a good guy... I can tell... I just don't want to see her cry... Got it bub?" She said poking you in the side. You laugh with her which makes Fluttershy turn to regard you two.

"Are you done making up?" You look her way then back to Rainbow who gives you the approval. Turning back to your lover You put it plain and simple.

"Yes, well at least for now." Rainbow laughed at that giving you a punch to the arm. 'For now...' you thought. Turning your attention to Rainbow you punch her back. "So why didn't you ask her.... It seems so simple..." The Rainbow peagasus glared at you thinking of a good answer.

"Well, everypony but Fluttershy knows that Big Mac wants her... I just didn't want to interfear at first... Then as I relized he couldn't ask her out I'd try... Well, I came to her house going to ask her for some help wrangling clouds or something... But when she said no I got worried... In my head I was screaming 'Will you go out with me!?' But I had no clue if she was into me or not... So I paniced... Well, I never worked up any courage after that... Idle smiles was the best I got... I see her with you and see how happy she is..." She stopped and composed herself. "I... I... Just panicked again... Over-reacted is more like it." You nod in agreement.

"Well, I for one say if you can knock me on my ass and cause this," Showing her the gash that had finally stop bleeding. "Then you got some real guts... I heard about what you did when Nightmare Moon came back... That also took guts... Choosing friends over fame... I would have had a hard time to decide... I've never had a true friend..."

"I'm sorry for what I did to you... And you might want to get that looked at!" She said teasingly.

"I doesn't bother me... I've lived through more pain than you can imagine..." You take a deep breath. The memory flooded your mind.

"I'm telling ya pa, it was pip-squeek here." You older brother said accusingly pointing a hoof your way.

"So let me get this straight... A foal, not even a colt, somehow destroyed the barn by breaking the beams?" Your father may have been dumb but he wasn't stupid. "I ain't buying it." He grabbed your brother and began to swat his ass. After a few minutes of ruthless slapping he gave up. Your brother held back the tears and tried to prove he was tough. You laughed at his face. Dad didn't appreseate that either. Grabbing you by your hind leg he hoisted you over his knee. You didn't dare look back. Swat for swat you cried in aggony as his leather like hoof hit your rear. "Now that should teach ya to respect others." He dropped you on your rump, making you scream in pain as fire shot up from the red bum.

After your father left the room your brother turned to you with an evil grin. "It hurts worse every time pip-squeek." You gulped at the thought. You had never felt anything close to the torture you just went through, and now it only gets worse! 'Why does this always happen to me?' Sure you had been in trouble before. Getting cornered wasn't that bad. Being in your room was always fun, toys were always on the ground just begging to be played with. Mom always came to check, even though you were suppose to be thinking it over, playing race carriges was way more fun. She never scolded you for not obeying your father. You walk back to your room after you hear your dad scream the command. 'Well at least I can play with my toys...'

After a few minutes your mother walked in and smiled. "You okay deary?" You nod slowly. You look out the window and notice it was getting dark. 'Had it been a few minutes?' Earlier when you looked it was still evening time. "Bed time little one." You looked at her in fear. You couldn't sleep your rump still burned with a passion. You point to the tender area. Mother knew what was wrong but motioned for you to get in bed. She lay next to you and began to sing a lullaby.

"Sweety, I know that it hurts now but if you get use to it, it will never hurt again." She said softly as you try to drift off to sleep. You mother left the room leaving the door open just a crack. You heard voices outside in the livingroom. 'No pony ever was up later than this!' you thought. Curiousity sparked you slowly sneak your way into the hall. Walking down it silently you peak around the corner to spot your mother and father arguing. You watch as the srguing grew louder into yelling.You look behind you. No pony was awake. Turning back to your parents you watch scared of what might happen.

"He doesn't deserve to be treated like this, hun. He's still just a foal." your mother tried to say in a calm tone. Disstress was obvious in her voice.

"That don't matter hes growing up he needs to learn like the boys did. Hes got to be tough if he wants to make it in this world." Your mother shook her head.

"I still think you should tone it down just a tad. Please." Your father studied her face. Nodding just ever-so slightly he spoke.

"Fine, he gets one chance... If he blows it then its gonna be worse than this one." Your mother sighed in relief. You stared in horror at his words. 'Worse?!?' You run back to your room and crack the door behind you. Jumping into the bed you curl into a ball. 'Now I know I won't be able to sleep...'

"My father use to say the only real pain is infected." You say looking back up to meet her eyes. "I know now that he was wrong. Real pain comes from within. The love and hate we share for each other. It brings us together, and it tears us apart." Rainbow drank in the words you spoke. "I wish I would have known that before I did... I should have been there for my mother and sisters... I regret it already, but mom had said 'No matter what happens to tear this family apart, stay strong and remember you are loved. We will meet again one day'. I just wish that I could hear her voiice one more time."

You didn't hear the silent hoof steps behind you but you definitly heard the voice that accompinaid it.

Authors note:

I have recieved a message regarding Ditsy and Applejack... Now i know this was kind of an odd couple but I really didn't intent do make it blossom...

I'm willing to do a side story at request if you would like to hear their story about the party... (clop intended)