//------------------------------// // Part 1 // Story: Adoption and Secrets // by Junster00741 //------------------------------// Adoption and Secrets By Junter00741 6/1/13-6/4/13 Part 1 I was walking back to my house from a party that we threw because it was Applejack's birthday. We had a lot fun but eventually the party had to end and everypony had to go home. Applejack is one crazy party pony I will say that, she was dancing and having a lot fun. Of course she’s not like Pinkie Pie, that pony would dive around and devour 5 cakes at the same time...How is she even alive to this day? Fluttershy had to leave early because she had to take care of these new baby squirrels that were just born, hope it’s going well for her. Must be hard to take care of newborns since Fluttershy lives with many animals. I’m sure she’s used to it but it must’ve been hard for her in the beginning. Just before I was about to exit Ponyville to go back home I noticed Scootaloo walking by herself. Don't fillies have a curfew or something, i’m sure they do since I don’t see any other fillies walking around at night. Then again I do live in a house in the woods inhabited by animals with my sister so how would I know anyway? I called out to her, "Hey Scootaloo!" She turned around and noticed it was me, "Oh hi Fluttershy's brother." said Scootaloo cheerfully. "Aren't you supposed to be home right now? Its pretty late for a philly to be out this late." "What’s it to you?" said Scootaloo suddenly irritated. I raised an eyebrow at her, "Just asking jeez. Well I'll see you later then." "Yeah bye." said Scootaloo. What’s her problem? Just a second ago she was all happy but now she’s mad at me for some reason. Did I say something that made her mad? I couldn’t have if I just said hello and asked her why she was out so late at night. Maybe something is wrong with her or something is bothering her. "Hey wait!” Scootaloo stopped and turned to me, looking displeased, “Are you ok?" She sighed and lowered her head, "I’m fine just a bit tired. Sorry if I snapped or anything." "Would you mind if I walked you home." Come to think of it I've lived here for a while but I've never seen her house or family. Do they live here or into the woods like Fluttershy and I do. "Uhhh...No thanks i’m fine." said Scootaloo awkwardly. She immediately started walking away and left me. "What was that about?" I said to myself, “Scootaloo’s never acted like this. Hm...Come to think of it she did act strange when I asked her about her home. Maybe I should I follow her just to see if she makes it back alright...I’m talking to myself again.” I sighed sadly and dropped my head down, “I thought I stopped this years ago...I’m doing it again!” I shook my head and quickly started following her, just to be sure she gets home safely of course. I flew up to the sky and followed her until she came up to this dark alley with a few boxes and she walk inside of it. Wait if that's her house...Then this must mean Scootaloo is a... I flew down and yelled out her name. She immediately jumped out of the box and looked surprised to see me. "W-what are you doing here!" she yelled. "I wanted to be sure you got home safely. Why are you in a box?" "Just go away!" yelled Scootaloo. She went back inside the box and closed it with a cardboard door. I then heard crying coming from the box and I began to worry for her. I never knew she was an orphan until now, how long has she been one and why hasn’t she told anypony? "I won't leave until you tell me what’s wrong." It got quiet then the door opened and Scootaloo walked out sniffling. "How long have you been an orphan?" Her eyes widen and she stared at me, “H-how did you know?” “What type of pony lives in a cardboard home?...Besides Pinkie when she’s playing princess or knight.” “Just leave me alone and don’t tell anypony this please!” begged Scootaloo. “I won’t leave until you explain yourself. I’m your friend Scootaloo so tell me.” “You won’t laugh if I get sappy will you?” asked Scootaloo nervously. “Why would I laugh at filly who is homeless? Come on just tell me.” She sighed, “Fine, i’ve been an orphan all my life. For as long as I can remember I never had a home. Nopony ever adopted me and I was eventually thrown into the streets. I searched many places but like always I never found a family. Once I found Ponyville and Applebloom and Sweetie Belle I started to like this place. The ponies here are nice and kind but...I still couldn’t find a home...” “Why not?” “I could never work up the nerve to ask anypony but I’ve always wanted to live with Rainbow Dash. She’s like my #1 hero!” said Scootaloo. “What about me?” I said sarcastically. “Um...Well you’re my 2nd favorite flyer hehe...” there was a long silence between me and Scootaloo. I sighed and smiled, “Well if you want to live with her so badly why don’t I tell her about this. I’m sure she’ll say yes.” Scootaloo lowered her head, “But I can’t fly...” she said quietly. I raised an eyebrow, “What does that have to do with anything?” “Rainbow’s house is in the sky. You have to fly up to get to her door but...I can’t fly.” admitted Scootaloo shamefully. I felt sorry for her but then I had an idea, “How about I train you? Rainbow taught me how to fly so it’d like you’re learning from your hero. And you can stay with me for the time being.” Scootaloo ears perked up, “You’d really do that for me?” she smiled, “Thank you so much!” “I’m not going to let a filly sleep in the cold streets while i’m around.” I stuck my hoof to her, “Come on, lets go.” Her eyes began to fill up with tears and she took my hoof, I put her on my back and took off into the night skies. I flew high up and passed the clouds, we could see the crescent moon shine brightly with it's many stars. It was a breathtaking moment for Scootaloo as she stared in awe at the scenery. I’ve seen this many times with Fluttershy but I played along with Scootaloo just so she didn’t felt left out. “This is amazing.” said Scootaloo. “Heh, it is isn’t it...Mind if I do a few tricks?” “Um...sure.” said Scootaloo nervously. I smiled and started doing loopy de loops and a few barrel rolls. After the 9th barrel roll I stopped because Scootaloo started to gag and nearly lost her grip on me. I immediately slowed down and allowed Scootaloo to catch herself. “Sorry, kinda went overboard there haha.” “So...dizzy.” whined Scootaloo. I chuckled happily and soon realized that we were back to my cottage. I quickly descended down and Scootaloo fell onto the ground, still groaning over the ride I just gave. I laughed quietly and helped her up and let her regain her balance. After a minute or so she was fine and we made our to the door. I opened it for her and we stepped inside, there we found Fluttershy in the living cradling a few baby squirrels. She heard us coming and was surprised to see to Scootaloo with me. She carefully got up and greeted her and sat down on the couch, we joined her and sat together. “So what brings you here?” asked Fluttershy. “It's a long story, i’m not sure if I wanna tell you...” uttered Scootaloo. I placed my hoof on her shoulder, “It’s ok, i’m here for you and you told me so you can do it.” Scootaloo smiled and her confidence came back and she explained her story to Fluttershy. At the end Fluttershy surprisingly started to cry, I didn’t think it would affect her this much but she was starting to shake viciously now. She immediately stood up and walked out of the house and went off somewhere. “I didn’t think she was that sensitive.” said Scootaloo. “She’s normally not like that..." I said quietly, "I’m going to go see what’s up. Wait here ok.” Scootaloo nodded her head and I quickly walked out to find Fluttershy. Soon enough I found her crying at the little river we have for the fish that live here. She was crying very loudly and was shaking too. I approached her and placed my wing around but the second I did she screamed and backed away. I stared at her confused and also hurt by her response. She saw it was me and relaxed, “I’m sorry...” she said quietly. “It's ok, do you wanna talk about it?” She quickly shook her head, “It was just really sad...I’m going to be ok.” She ran back home and left me alone outside, I sighed and slowly walked back inside and locked the door. Inside I found Scootaloo petting a few bunnies and rats, she seemed pretty ok with them which kinda surprised me. “You can sleep in Fluttershy’s old room, ok?” Scootaloo turned around and seemed confused, “Wait, so I get to sleep in a bed?” I nodded my head, “Yeah, i’m sure she won’t mind. She just sleeps with me mostly so it won’t be problem. Come on i’ll tuck you in.” I picked her up and brought her to Fluttershy’s room, it was still pretty clean since Fluttershy cleans it here and there. I laid her down and put the blanket over her, she seemed somewhat confused for some reason. Has she ever slept in a bed before? “We’ll start training tomorrow. Ok, goodnight Scootaloo.” “Night Cerulean.” said Scootaloo. I left the room and went into mine where I found Fluttershy still crying but quietly now. I sat next to her but she turned away from me. She then laid down and wept quietly without even letting me comfort her. I was confused and worried on why she was acting this way, why won’t she tell me anyway? I’m her brother, she can tell me anything and she knows that but something is making her afraid to do so but what? Just tell me Fluttershy please, you know I don’t like to see you like this so just please for our own good just tell me what's wrong...