Lost in the Dark

“Are you okay, ZuperDrepy” said Hige as he stoped and looked back “Forget about me, POST IT!!!” roared ZuperDerpy as he recovered from his sprained ankle. Hige ran to the computer and slammed the USB in ‘Where is it?’ “WHERE THE HELL IS IT!?” Screamed Hige filled with anger “It’s in ‘Pictures’, I put it there by accident” said ZuperDerpy as he caught up with Hige “Damn it!!!” screamed Hige in frustration “Dude… what’s your problem? It’s just a chapter” said ZuperDerpy “ITS NOT JUST A CHAPTER!!! ITS ME VS. THE SCHOOL. IF I DON’T POST IT RIGHT NOW, SCHOOL WINS” Screamed Hige at the top of his lungs “… im gonna go get a muffin...” ZuperDerpy said as he exited the room. With a click, the chapter was posted, “That’s right School… I won… I bucking won…”

‘This isn’t going to end well…’ thought Hige as he followed the lavender mare to the party. “You don’t have to stay too long, ten minutes should be enough to please Pinkie Pie”, said Twilight, picking up on the brown stallion’s anxiety. “Oh… okay then…” he said. “Don’t be like that, it’s just a party. It won’t kill you”, said Twilight with a smile. Hige had no response. “You are just as scared of parties as Fluttershy… which reminds me, Rainbow Dash said that you two were… on a date?” asked Twilight with a hint of discontent. “Oh, I-it wasn’t like that! I was at the cottage and wanted to get some breakfast so I invited Fluttershy since I don’t-“ Hige said before he was interrupted. “Wait, why were you at Fluttershy’s so early in the morning?” asked Twilight, not even trying to hide her anger. ‘Think Hige, think!’ He felt Kiba nudge on his side. ‘Mental Note: Give this dog as many treats as he wants’, he thought. “F-Fluttershy was taking care of him, and I needed to pick him up”, Hige said. “Hmm… okay then”, Twilight said, still trying to see if she should believe him or not. Hige extended his hoof and patted Kiba. “You are truly the best friend ever”, Hige whispered. They walked in silence until; soon enough, they reached the place where the party was going to be thrown, a barn in Sweet Apple Acres.

“YAY!!! YOU’RE HERE!!!!” screamed a pink earth pony, bouncing up and down near the entrance of the barn. “I was going to plan the party at Sugar Cube Corner, but then I heard that Applejack never met you. Then I started to ask around and I noticed that NOPONY HAS MET YOU! So then I thought: Sugar Cube Corner isn’t big enough to fit the whole town! So I asked AJ if we could use the barn, SHE SAID YES!!!” said Pinkie Pie in a single breath. Pinkie Pie began to open the door, Hige was breath-taken by the amount of ponies inside. “WELCOME TO PONYVILLE”, they all shouted in unison. ‘Play it cool, this is normal… apparently’, Hige thought to himself as he walked in. “Well howdy doo, I’m Applejack, but my friends call me AJ for short”, a blonde-maned earth pony said as she took Hige’s hoof and began to shake it violently. “H-h-ell-o A-a-a-p-ple-j-ja-ck”, Hige tried to say as his arm was slowly being dislocated. “Well hello there dear, I’m Rarity.” Said the purple-maned white pony. “N-nice to meet you…” Hige said. There was a slight poking sensation on Hige’s side, as he turned to inspect it, he was greeted by a small purple dragon.“Hi, I’m Spike”, the dragon said as he extended his hand. “Oh… a dragon…” Hige said “You’ve never seen one?” Spike asked. “Oh, I have… I’ve never seen one that hasn’t tried to eat me”, Hige said, finally accepting the dragon’s handshake. “Hmm… that’s a very peculiar dog, is he a pure breed?” asked Rarity as she took a closer look at Kiba .“Oh… he isn’t a dog…” said Hige already knowing what was going to happen next. “Whatever do you mean?” she asked in confusion. “Well… he’s a wolf… not a dog…” answered Hige. “OH!” said Rarity as she backed away. “Well then… I hope you don’t find it rude if I keep my distance for now”, she said with a smile. “A wolf? Now that’s the definition of cool.” Said the familiar rainbow-maned cyan pegasus as she began to pet Kiba.

Hige walked around for a few minutes before he decided to take a walk outside the barn.

“Is it okay if a take a walk outside?” Hige asked Twilight. “It’s fine, just be sure to come back before they start breaking the piñata. The new ponies get the first hit.” she said. “Oh, okay then”, said Hige as he walked outside. “Can you come and find me if they start the piñata?” he asked Kiba, who nodded to him. Hige walked along the trail until he found a small opening between the trees. Through them was a small cliff, which was barren; treeless. ‘I could stay here a while’, Hige thought as he looked around. When he walked over to one of the trees, Hige noticed the shadow of a pony with glowing red eyes walking towards the area he was resting in. ‘W-what!?’ thought Hige as he looked around to see if there were more; there weren’t. As he looked back, the shadow he had seen disappeared and a red stallion took its place. ‘I’m too paranoid’, thought Hige as began to relax. Considering the cutie mark, Hige knew he was part of the apple family.

“Hi, is it okay if I stay here for a while”, Hige asked the red stallion. “Eeyup”, was the only thing the stallion said as he began to rest near the same spot Hige was taking respite. As Hige began to relax, he was overwhelmed by a sense of curiosity directed toward the red stallion. “Hi, I’m Hige”, he said as he extended his hoof toward the red stallion. “Big Mackintosh”, said the red stallion. “Why aren’t you at the party?” Hige asked. “… I’m not welcome…” he said. “W-what do you mean?” Hige asked, which caused the red stallion to look directly at Hige, his eyes glowing red. “I’ve done thing I’m not proud of to protect my family… I’m feared because of it… It’s been my darkest secret… haven’t even told AJ…” he said as he began to look away. “Oh… why tell me?” Hige asked. “We both have our share of dark secrets… I trust this discussion will stay between us”, he said. “How did you… never mind. Yes, I’ll keep your secret”, Hige said, surprised at the fact the stallion knew about his past. “Now, if you don’t mind, what happened to you?” the stallion asked, still looking away. ‘He already knows I have a dark past… no harm in talking about it… right?’ “Oh… well… my best friend was possessed by a demon… he tried to use me in some sort of ritual… I was able to get through to him, but it was already too late… he died…” Hige was able to squeeze out. “You don’t have to keep going… I understand…” Big Macintosh said in a calm voice. “Thanks…” Hige said in a relived tone. Soon after ending the conversation, a howl was heard. ‘That must be Kiba’, Hige thought. “I need to get back to the party, hope we meet again”, said Hige as he got up. “Eyeup”, replied Macintosh.

Hige walked over to the trail where Kiba quickly greeted him. “Piñata?” Hige asked, Kiba nodded and began to walk back to the party. “Where were ya’?” asked a curious Applejack. “Oh… I was taking a walk… why, is something wrong?” answered Hige. “No, there’s no problem but I gotta ask, did ya see someone?” asked Applejack. “Oh… Big Macintosh?” asked Hige. “Y-yes, that’s him. So, ya met him then… did he say anythin’?” asked Applejack .‘I can’t tell her…’ “No… he didn’t say anything…” answered Hige, trying to avoid eye contact. “Oh… okay then. Hope ya enjoy the party, I’m gonna hit the hay.” She said as she left. Soon after, Hige was met by Pinkie Pie, who made him break the piñata. Hige was blind-folded, spun around and let loose… what happened next was no less than a massacre: there was candy everywhere. Hige and Kiba left soon after that, making their way to their house before Hige realized, ‘Where’s my saddle bag… I left it at the cottage.’ “Kiba, we need to go to Fluttershy’s, I left my saddlebag”, Hige said. Kiba whined in defiance. “No saddle bags, no treats”, Hige said, Kiba’s ears perked up and, soon after, Kiba took the route leading to the cottage. Once Hige got there, he knocked on and opened the door.

“H-hello Hige”, Fluttershy said as she shifted her attention from the lavender mare whom she had been talking to. “Hi… I left my Saddle Bags”, Hige said as he pointed at the Saddle Bags he left on the couch. “Oh, hello Hige”, Twilight said in a mildly aggressive tone. “Um… hello Twilight…” Hige said as he went to retrieve his bags. “I’m telling you, you don’t know what you are getting into”, Twilight said in a concerned voice. “Twilight… I t-think you should leave… I-if that’s okay with you”, Fluttershy tried to say in an assertive voice. “Fluttershy, listen to me!” Twilight said, her tone turning into anger. “N-no… I t-think you should leave…” Fluttershy said, slowly shrinking her body. Kiba began to growl and bark. “Yes… I think I should leave…” said Twilight as she quickly made her way to the door and left.

“What was that about?” asked Hige. “N-nothing…” Fluttershy said as she walked over to Hige. “Didn’t look like nothing…” Hige said. “It was nothing…” She said as she began to lean onto Hige. ‘Warm…’ Hige thought. “Oh… okay then…” Hige said in a low voice. Kiba sat in front of them and began to grin. “What is he doing?” Fluttershy asked curiously. ‘Son of a… he just lost a treat… Am I blushing!?’ Hige thought as a furious blush appeared on his face. “N-nothing… He just wants a treat…” He said as he tried to hide his blush. Fluttershy began to giggle lightly. “W-what!?” Hige asked full of embarrassment. “Nothing…” she said as she turned away with a smile. Hige grabbed the bag with the treats and tossed two of them at Kiba, who caught them with ease and barked in anticipation for the last treat he was promised. “Nope, you lost your right to another treat”, Hige said with a triumphant grin. Kiba walked out of the cottage, smiling. “H-how was the party?” Fluttershy asked. “Oh… fun, I guess… I never liked parties that much…” Hige answered as he put the treat bag back in the Saddle Bag. “It really sucked the energy out of me”, Hige said as he finished packing his Saddle Bag. “Oh… so you’re leaving?” Fluttershy said in a sad tone. “I have time, do you need any help?” Hige asked. “Oh… well… no… I don’t need any help”, she said as a blush appeared on her face. “Oh… okay then…” he said as he placed his bags on a small table “Thanks…” she said as she sat on the couch, Hige soon sat next to her. Fluttershy began to lean on Hige once more. ‘W-what is going on!? Is she… In love with me!!! No she can’t be… why would she? I’m a monster… nothing, but a monster’, he thought to himself. “Are you okay?” asked Fluttershy as she picked up on Hige’s change in mood. “Oh… it’s okay…” Hige answered as he tried to put on his most sincere smile. “Are you sure?” she asked looking deep into Hige’s eyes. ‘It’s like I could get lost in them…’ “Oh… its nothing… don’t worry about it…” Hige said as he snapped back into reality. “Oh... okay…” she said as she began to lean on Hige yet again.

Soon enough, they were fast asleep. Kiba had returned and closed the door. He laid down next to the couch and joined Hige and Fluttershy in sleep.

By the way, please read this story if you have the chance

http://www.fimfiction.net/story/9835/The-Rise-of-King-Galaxy