//------------------------------// // A New Day Dawns // Story: TimberTwi Tales: First Impressions // by CapNTilfy //------------------------------// Timber opened his eyes and stretched. Six days left. Timber grit his teeth. He did not need any reminders. He wanted to enjoy himself in the moment. Get to know Twilight better, hear her giggle again... You have six days left with her, too. Timber resisted a sudden urge to hit himself in the head. It wouldn't do him any good, but he just wanted those negative thoughts to stop already! He heaved a sigh. At least they didn't respond to him. That would be weird. Timber got out of bed, then stretched again. Yawning, he walked over to his mirror to get a good look at himself. As he looked at his reflection, he still saw a tired young man. However, he did look just a tad less lonely and miserable. Timber's spirits brightened a little, and he cracked his neck, wincing slightly. He then walked over to the photos of his parents. He sighed as he gently ran a hand across the glass. "Miss you guys." Timber walked back up to the mirror for his least favorite part of the day: the fake smile. He took a deep breath, then exhaled. He closed his eyes, then grinned and opened them. Timber saw a big goofy grin in his reflection, and he snorted. It wasn't quite as over the top as yesterday's smile, which he found strange. Still, that smile would do for today. With a nod of satisfaction, Timber got dressed, then left his room. Gloriosa woke up. It was a new day, and that meant continuing to make good on her promise for the campers to have the best week ever! She yawned as she got out of bed, then turned her radio on. Upbeat music began to play, and she danced, trying to keep her stress and anxieties at bay. All she could think about before she fell asleep was that damned vulture, Filthy Rich! Acting all high and mighty just because he owns the land now! She wouldn't let him do as he pleased without a fight! Oooh, if she wasn't a pacifist! Now Gloriosa felt fired up. Her anxiety was now anger, and she was going to channel that anger into energy! Energy that would ensure the campers would never, ever forget the week they had here! She cracked her knuckles, then left her room. Timber neared the cabin's door when he saw Gloriosa out of the corner of his eye. "Check in," he asked as he turned around. Gloriosa pulled her phone out of her pocket, then shrugged. "Eh, why not?" "So how are you holding up?" "A little pissed, but that's been the norm lately." Timber snorted. "A little?" Gloriosa gave Timber a death glare. "Okay, okay," Timber said as he backed away with his arms outstretched. "Poor choice of words." Gloriosa sighed as her facial expression softened. "No... you're right. All this bullshit we've been going through lately has sent my stress levels off the fucking charts." Timber frowned. "But enough about me. How are those negative thoughts?" "They're still around... they're not something you can easily get rid of. Believe me, I've tried." Gloriosa hugged Timber. "Don't let them get to you. Try to stay positive." Timber scoffed as he returned the hug. "It's kinda hard to when it feels like everything you've ever known is slowly falling apart right before your eyes." Gloriosa tightened her grip on Timber. "I am not going to give up easily, Timber Spruce, and you shouldn't either." "Yeah," Timber said softly. "We'll figure something out... won't we?" Gloriosa broke the hug and gave as confident a grin as she could muster. "We will. Now let's get out there and give those campers the time of their lives!" Timber smiled, and he and Gloriosa left the cabin. "No!" Twilight woke up from another nightmare. Her heart pounded in her chest. Sunset leaped out of her bed. "What happened," she muttered blearily. "Nothing! Sorry, Sunset." Sunset rubbed her eyes, then opened them. She gasped, and they widened. "Uh... Twilight. I think something happened." Twilight turned, then looked down at Sunset. Wait, down?! She screamed upon seeing nearly everything on her side of the tent levitating. Suddenly, everything dropped. Spike grunted as his bed landed on the floor. "Is it time to get up already?" He circled his bed, then laid back down. "Twilight," Sunset said as she folded her arms. "We really have to talk about this." "No," Twilight said, feeling frustration build up. "We don't." A moment of tense silence passed between Sunset and Twilight until the Equestrian relented. "Okay," Sunset said. Twilight sighed. "Thank you." "So... do you want to change first or should I?" "You go on ahead," Twilight said as she went under her covers. As Sunset began changing clothes, Twilight had began to feel a slight urge. Her eyes widened, and she realized she had made a mistake. The warmth surrounding herself had began to arouse her! She couldn't masturbate while Spike was in the same room, let alone Sunset! It didn't help that she went without yesterday, either! An even more worrisome thought struck Twilight. She'd have to go a full week without masturbating. Why didn't this occur to her sooner?! She cursed herself for not bringing anything that would help her in this situation... "Okay, I'm done," Sunset said, and Twilight popped her head out from under the covers. "I'll wait outside for you, okay?" Twilight nodded, and Sunset left the tent. Now alone, she took a deep breath, then exhaled. She closed her eyes and focused on the sounds of nature from the outside of the tent. A breeze blowing. The leaves rustling. Her fellow campers chatting as they passed by. All was calm. All was tranquil. Once Twilight felt at ease, she got out of bed. It won't be all calm and tranquil for long, Twilight Sparkle... Twilight sighed heavily as Midnight's taunt echoed in her skull. What was she going to do about all this? Her friends couldn't help her... Feeling down, Twilight got dressed, then left the tent.