//------------------------------// // The Door to Equestria // Story: Into The Fog // by BG9 //------------------------------// Way City. It was aptly named. Immigrants from all over the world often had to come through this town in order to get to Equestria proper. Creatures from distant lands, some of which Trixie had never even seen. What other creatures could there be? Other pony types? Griffons? Dargons!? Trixie had always loved travel as a little filly, and now she could finally do it. Of course, being the door to Equestria and most specie's first impression, it had some of the best inn's in the country. Trixie just couldn't wait to get to a warm, soft bed. Trixie walked into the town just as the rain had begun to cease. It was remarkably old fashioned, still made of brick and mortar rather than wood like most towns. It only had two roads: one leading into Equestria and one leading towards the ocean. It was one of the oldest towns in Equestira, being established before the three tribes even migrated to this land. It had seen quite a lot in it's time. The stories it could tell. Trixie and Leo made their way to the only wooden house in the entire town: The Twin Forks Inn. It was built inside of a giant hollowed out tree and was quite cozy. It wasn't the best inn, but it would do. Trixie would do anything to sleep on a real bed. She walks to the side of the inn and unstraps the cart. Time for her secret weapon! Starlight had given her a special segment of chains and a lock. It was so powerful that even an Alicorn's magic couldn't tear it asunder. It glowed a faint purple color and had a sent she couldn't quite place. She missed Starlight... the first pony to ever show her true kindness despite her faults, of which she had many. "We're here Leo." Trixie said "Where is the place?" he asked, hopping off the cart "This is Way City. We're going to take a break here before heading towards our true destination." "Our true destination?" "Exactly." Trixie pulled out the map again "Right here." She pointed to a circled point in a continent across the ocean. "Why are we heading all the way over there?" Trixie felt a uncomfortable feeling in the pit of her stomach. She couldn't just tell him she was running away from her sins. "Never mind that." she said "Trixie is tired." You both walk inside the inn. It was full of creatures of all different races. Griffons, Ponies, Lizards, Yaks, and even some she had never seen before! It was amazing just how many creatures lived in this big world. But even with all of these creatures, none looked even close to what Leo looked like. Maybe he really wasn't from this world. The entire inn fell silent. They must have noticed Leo. These guys were tough, certainly not the type of people you'd want to tussle with. And Leo just put a big spot light on Trixie. They were all staring at her, trying to figure out what she was doing with such an unusual creature. Trixie just tried her best to ignore it and walked to the front desk. "Trixie would like a room for two please." The pony sitting at the front desk looked as if she'd lived through a few wars in her lifetime. She had a long scar on her nose and seemed to be blind in one eye. Her face had more rolls than a holiday dinner. She glared at Trixie, as if trying to figure out some hidden intention. "That'll be 85 bits, lady." she said in a voice that sounded like she smoked a pack a day That price was outrageous but she didn't seem like the type of pony to argue with. Not to mention she needed to keep a low profile. She payed the money even though it set her back much to far. She'd have to do another show if she wanted to pay for the ship ticket. The problem was, she was rather tired of being run out of town by ponies who weren't happy with her tricks and theatrical flair. It was the exact thing she was trying to get away from. But she had no choice now. A bed was just too good to pass up. The pony at the desk looks at Leo. "Who's the kid? I've worked here for over fifty years and I ain't seen nothing like him around these parts." she asked "Um... he's from... Edonna." Trixie replied nervously "Edonna, huh? You mean the 90% population Griffon Edonna?" Trixie began to sweat "U-uh yeah. He was born with a birth defect." "One that gave him no wings or feathers?" "Y-yes." She tosses Trixie some keys. "Room 45. Second floor, third room on your left." Trixie breathes a sigh of relief as she takes Leo to the surprisingly plain room. It had few furnishes and was overall simple. But that didn't concern Trixie. She reckoned she deserved a nice long bath. "Leo, I locked the doors. Don't let anyone in. I'm going to take a nice long bath. If you see anything weird, just knock." "Alright, mom." Trixie stops in her tracks. What did he just say? She walks through the door to the bathroom, not saying a word. A mom? Who stupid. Trixie could never be a mother, she was much too selfish. She soaked in the bath for a long while, letting the warm water relax her stiff muscles. She had never been so thankful for a bath in her entire life. After about an hour she finally gets out. Leo was just sitting patiently on the bed, twiddling his thumbs. What an odd child. "Leo go take a shower. You smell awful." Trixie instructed "Before that though, why are we going to that place? You know, across the ocean?" "The Great and Powerful Trixie deems that to be none of your business. Now go take a shower." "Fine." he snapped, storming into the bathroom and slamming the door What got him so worked up? Trixie thought. It wasn't as if he'd understand anyway... She had to get out of Equestria. For a new start. Maybe then she would finally find the happiness she had spent her whole life struggling to find. She had become so embittered. Why was life so hard, so unfair? All the other ponies were so happy and cheerful, making friends and going all over the place. She hated it. What did she have? Nothing. Nothing but sorrow and regret. Starlight Glimmer flashed in her mind but she quickly dismissed it. Like she cared anyway. She was too busy living with Princess Stupid. She hated Twilight so much. First she ruined her career. The she striped her of her power. The she tries to steal the one friend she ever made. She hated her with every fiber of her being. All that come from that sorry excuse for a Princess was suffering. And now she was going to leave it all behind. Going to a new and different land. Trixie felt tears in her eyes. Where did it all go so wrong? How did her life get this bad? The bathroom door began to open and Trixie quickly wiped her face. She couldn't let Leo see her like this, all disheveled and broken up. Leo looks at the mare with an odd expression. To her surprise, he silently walks over and hugs her tight. A smile cracks upon Trixie's lips as the sweet little boy shared his warmth. "You're a really good kid you know that, Leo?" Trixie said lovingly "Really? Thanks." he said He obviously didn't know you were in emotional turmoil. He was just giving you a hug for the hell of it. "Never mind kiddo." she said, rubbing the tears from her eyes "Let's just hug it out ok?" The two both lay down on the bed, hugging each other close until they finally closed their eyes for a deep sleep.