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// PREVIEW - Ch 6 - The Plight 
// Story: Haunted Memories 
// by XtremelyXtreme 
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Haunted Memories


Written by XtremelyXtreme


PREVIEW - Chapter 6 - The Plight




In the now five days he's been with Old Timer and Blue Bell, Richter has formed a sort of bond with them. Nothing too strong, but he felt protective of them. Almost like they were family. At least, that's how they treated him. 

Richter found it strange how the two innocent ponies just took him in without thought; Yes, it's true that he was in an injured state at the time; But even afterwards. Richter could have been some sort of killer, and yet they still took him in.

He respected their bravery and kind hearts, and was grateful for them. If they hadn't found him, there's a good chance he could have died.

It was 10:13PM, a hot summer night in the Everfree Forest. Richter and Blue Bell had gone to Ponyville to get some building materials for Old Timer to fix up an old broken down shed beside the house. 

Old Timer and Blue Bell usually preferred to go at night to avoid confrontations with other ponies. When asked why by Richter, they wouldn't answer. Richter wouldn't push it, however. He was content with the way things were.

After stopping at the local Ponyville hardware store and getting all the supplies needed, Richter and Blue Bell made their way to The Everfree Forest, where the house resided.

"Thanks for helping me out. I'd never be able to carry all this stuff on my own, even with my magic." Blue Bell sighed happily, keeping a steady walking pace going along. It was obvious she wanted to get home.

"I understand, and it's no problem at all. I wouldn't really want you going through The Forest on your own at night, anyway." Richter explained with a smile. He couldn't stop looking at her. The blue Unicorn mare was extremely beautiful, and he was finding it difficult to take his green eyes off her.

"Anyways, what exactly is it that Old Timer needs these things for?" He asked, quickly turning his head when she would look at him.

"Did you see that busted up old shed out by the side of the house? He wants to repair it. Make it look 'Brand-spanking-new,' as he puts it." Blue Bell explained with a small chuckle.

"Really? Well..." Richter thought for a moment. "...I could probably give him a hoof with it?"

Blue Bell stopped and stared at Richter. For a second, he thought he did something wrong. He was about to speak, but Blue Bell beat him to it.

"Seriously? You would do that?" She asked with an astonished tone, and a grin on her beautiful face. Richter felt relieved.

"U-Uh, yeah! Of course!" He stuttered.

"...Are you sure it wouldn't be a problem for you?" She asked, the astonished tone still present in her soft voice.

Richter's courage was back to one hundred percent.

"Not at all! I'd be happy to help. It'd give me something to do, as well. Rather than sitting around all day." He explained. 

Blue Bell started walking again.

"Grandpa is really going to appreciate that, Richter. It's very kind of you." She said warmly, and gave Richter a playful nudge with her side.

"No problem at all, Blue Bell." He returned the nudge, getting a small giggle from the mare.

After walking for a few minutes, the two ponies eventually reached the main entryway of The Everfree Forest. Blue Bell stopped suddenly.

"You okay?" Richter asked worriedly.

"Y-Yeah...I just usually sprint to the house from here, but that's kind of difficult because of all this stuff..." Blue Bell explained, a slight tone of worry in her voice.

"Why do you sprint?" Richter inquired curiously.

"...T-...T-Timberwolves..." She stuttered fearfully, beginning to shiver.

"Oh..." Richter said softly, rubbing his dark-blue-and-red mane. "...Don't worry. I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you. Okay?" He explained, staring directly into Blue Bell's blue eyes. "...I promise."

"...Okay..." She conceded with a smile.

They began their walk through The Everfree Forest. Blue Bell stayed noticeably close to Richter.

"Agh...This place is so damn dark...I can barely--" Richter began to complain, but cut himself off upon hearing some sort of rustling noise. He stopped walking, which caused Blue Bell to stop walking.

"...Richter? A-Are you okay?" She asked fearfully.

After a few seconds, the rustling stopped.

"...Yeah...Thought I heard something...Let's just keep moving..."

From the back of a tree, something was cautiously approaching on four legs. Not a pony. Oh no, it was much too big to be a pony. It could see the two ponies perfectly from its position, but the opposite could not happen. It moved even closer to it's next prey. It let out a low growl...


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