//------------------------------// // Ch.9: Fireflies // Story: Blue Electric's Destiny // by Blueelectric //------------------------------// Blue was at home boiling an egg for Wisp. She look back at the silver fox cub, who was eyeing the pot hungrily. "Don't worry girl. It'll be done in a minute." She bend down and nuzzled the creature. She picked her up and put her on her back. Wisp laid down, wrapping her bushy tail around her legs. She got out a small plate and put the egg on it. She went to the fridge and pulled out a carton of milk. She washed the pot and pour some in it. She then put it on the stove to warm it up. Then she got out a bowl and poured it in. She set them both on the floor. Wisp hopped off her back and gobbled down the egg. Blue giggled. "You must been starving." She grabbed a bowl and some cornflakes. She grabbed some blueberries from the fridge. She poured the cereal in the bowl and topped it with some blueberries. She hovered as she ate her early breakfast while she watched Wisp. "Were's your mother, little one?" She sadly asked. She yawned as she sat her bowl in the sink. "I don't know about you Wisp, but I'm tired. All that running last night exhaust me." She landed on the floor and picked up the empty dishes. She walked towards her bed and laid down on it. She made room for Wisp who curled up against her belly. She sighed as she fell asleep. She woke up with a jolt, sweating and tears in her eyes. Wisp sat up looking at her with concern. "Oh Wisp, everytime I close my eyes he was there." She hopped out of bed gazing at the now night sky. How long did she slept in? She open her window as she starts to sing. You could never know what it's like; your blood like winter freezes just like ice And there's a cold lonely light that shines from you. You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use Blue look back at her bed. She turn her gaze down at Wisp, who was rubbing against her. And did you think this fool would ever win? Well look at me, I'm back again! She picked up Wisp cradling her. She suddenly see visions of all of her friends, even Spitfire. She started to smile. I got a taste of love in a simple way. And if you need to know while I'm still standing, you will fade away. She burst out the window as she put Wisp on her back. She took to the air flying very fast. Don't You know I'm still standing better than I ever did? Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid! She landed on the ground trotting joyfully as she sang. I'm still standing after all this time Picking up the pieces of my life, without you on my mind! She past by the hotel as one of the lights turned on. But she didn't notice. I'm still standing! Yeah yeah yeah I'm still standing! Yeah yeah yeah She scowled as she stared down the blurry vision of her father, who was smirking at her. Once I never could I hope to win You starting down the road, beating me up again. The threats you made were meant to cut me down If your love was just a circus you'd be a clown by now Blue swiped the image of her father away, as it vanish into the night. She continued to walk with her head held high with determination. Don't you know that I'm still standing better than I ever did? Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid! I'm still standing after all this time Picking up the pieces of my life, without you on my mind! I'm still standing! Yeah yeah yeah I'm still standing! Yeah yeah yeah She put Wisp on the ground as she took off towards the sky, twirling around as she sung louder. Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did? Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid! I'm still standing after all this time Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind! She dropped to the ground, not noticing that Wisp walked off. I'm still standing! Yeah yeah yeah I'm still standing! Yeah yeah yeah She turn around noticing Wisp missing. She spotted her walking towards a large meadow. Blue pricked her ears, curiously. "Wisp! Where are you going." She started to follow her when she heard a voice above her. "Nice song." She look up and spotted Spitfire above her smiling at her. She blushed in embarrassment. "You heard that?" The fiery mare landed beside her. "Actually it woke me up." She gave her reassuring smile. "It's not bad at all. You have a nice singing voice." Blue smiled back at her. "Thanks." Blue gazed back to where Wisp was going. She continued to go in that direction with Spitfire following behind her. "Where is that fox going?" As they came across the meadow, Wisp was there waiting for them. Blue sighed with relief. "There you are." She look around the meadow. It was filled with long stalks of grass. "What is this place?" She exchange glances with Spitfire who shrugged. The fox cub stand up and started to pounced in the grass. A bunch of glow in the dark bugs flew away. The little lights were flicking off and on. Blue look at them with wonder. "What are they?" She breathed in awe. "They're called fireflies." Spitfire exclaimed, looking at the insects in admiration. She gave Blue a questionable look. "Have you never seen them before? Not as a filly?" Blue shook her head sadly. "Never have been out of the cave." She brush her tail against another clump of grass as more appeared. She smiled at the glowing insects. Feeling a burst of excitement she dove into the grass. She laughed in delight as even more appeared. Spitfire smiled at the laughing mare. She loves the way the bat pony's eyes light up when she gazed up at the bugs. And she was falling in love with her. When she find out last night that Blue was in that awful forest, she felt her heart stop. She wanted to protect her from any harm. Spitfire felt a burst of anger for that mare's father. If she find him, he'll be sorry that he ever touched the love of her life. The train of thought paused as she felt herself knocked over. When she looked up, her anger was forgotten. Blue was standing over her with a look of triumph in her eyes. Blue smirked. "You weren't paying attention, so I thought I surprised you." She leaned down touching Spitfire's nose with hers. Spitfire froze as she felt her hot, sweet breath on her face. She smirked back. "That's what you think." Blue yelped in surprised as she was flipped over by Spitfire. Now, Spitfire was on top. "I was prepared. You're as light as a feather." She teased sticking out her tongue at her with a wink. She leaned in and kissed her. Blue's eyes went wide with shock. She closed her eyes and kissed back wrapping her forelegs around her neck. She hummed with delight. Spitfire shivered with excitement as she felt her kissed back. Her lips was the sweetest thing she had ever touched. Their kiss lingered for a bit. They pulled away for a moment staring into each other's eyes. Spitfire pressed her forehead against Blue's gently. "I love you." She whispered. Blue caressed her cheek with her hoof. "I love you too." She whispered back with a loving smile. She leaned up and kissed her again. Spitfire rolled to the side with Blue, enjoying the sweet kiss. Their kiss slow into a rhythm, brushing against each other. They pulled after a minute, catching their breath. Spitfire leaned in and nuzzled her cheek. She wrapped her forelegs around her to cradle her. "So," she whispered in her ear. "What's with the singing?" Blue looked away for a moment, biting her lip. "I had a nightmare about my father and I just got caught up in the moment." Spitfire glanced at her lover with concern. "Do your nightmares happens often?" Blue nodded burying her nose into her shoulder. "More than often. I just can't make it go away. Sometimes I get trapped in them for hours. This morning, I was trapped until at night." Spitfire suddenly got an idea. She gently caress her face. "How about I stayed over tonight? I'll wake you up if something goes wrong." Blue's eyes went wide. "I can't let you do that for me. These dreams can be pretty bad and I don't want you to get worried." Spitfire took her hoof with her own as she pressed her cheek against hers. "You already worried me, dear. And I want too." Blue smiled as she kissed her quickly. "You really are a considerate pony." They both giggled as Spitfire wrapped her wings around her protectively. "I really meant it when I said I loved you, Blue. You're the pony I want to spend my life with." Blue's eyes lit up with panic remembering something. She shook it off. "I meant it too." She smiled and kissed her again. Their kiss last longer than the rest. The moment ruined when Wisp popped in between them sniffing their lips. They both exchange glances and burst out laughing. They then spend most of the night cuddling with each other.