//------------------------------// // Bonus: Just who was it? // Story: Chaos Theory // by Rose Quill //------------------------------// I swore as the wrench slipped free of the bolt and I barked my knuckle on the frame of the bike. Shaking my hand, I stood and went inside, washing my hands and drying them on an old towel designated for the task. "Hey, Twi?" I called. "I'm going to run into town and grab something to eat, do you want anything?" Twilight didn't bother looking up from her textbook as she jotted some notes down. "I'd love an avocado BLT from Daystrom's," she said. "Easy on the mayo." I grabbed the keys to the car and drove into town to hit the only delicatessen I knew of that served vegetarian and vegan offerings. I placed the order for Twi's sandwich and a vegan pastrami on rye for me. While I was waiting, I heard a giggle that I recognized, and turning, I spotted the poofy pink hair easily. I blinked for a moment when I realized she was kissing someone. The pigtailed girl sat back, a smile on her usually grumpy face, and spotted me looking. She blushed and looked away. Pinkie turned and waved. "Hi, Sunny!" she called. I picked up the bag with our sandwiches in it before heading over. "Pinkie," I said. "Aria. Didn't expect to see you two here." "Or together, you mean," Aria said. Even her grump was lessened. "Can't lie," I said. "I didn't see this coming." "She makes me laugh," the Siren said. "I need more of that in my life." "And I love making her smile," Pinkie said. "You wanna stay for lunch with us?" I held up the bag. "Got lunch for Twi in here too, otherwise I would, Pinks," I smiled. "You two enjoy your meal, yeah?" They both smiled and I left. I sat in the car for a moment, thinking of the slightly surreal scene I had just seen. "Huh," I said, starting the car and heading for home.