11

by Thunder--Dash


Learning The Game - Final Part

"Now the tenth mile...is rather interesting...for those voices will cease. You may be tempted to look in the rearview mirror, but don't actually do this. If you do, you'll see many of the figures watching you. In fact, if you look forward, you'll see figures lining the road, as if they're impressed that you made it this far. Think of this as a send-off to what's ahead." I stated.

"Ah, like those times I see Rainbow Dash and her friends off on a huge adventure. It's like a parade...only this time, it's me being sent off to...the next...mile..." Scootaloo said with a gulp.

"Okay Scootaloo...now is the time to make sure you have your big girl pants on, for this is it...the eleventh mile...survive this one and you're only one more kilometer away from getting that wish." I said.

"Okay...I-I'm ready. Let's hear it." Scootaloo said with a slight stutter.

"Here we go...the eleventh and final mile. Your car will lose power once more...but...it'll still keep moving, for an unknown force seems to be driving it forward now." I stated.

"O-oh man..." Scootaloo shuddered.

"Then...you will come to a clearing...but this isn't just any clearing...for right in front of you...will be a red light glowing in the darkness. Close your eyes and cover those ears...for this is the ultimate test." I said with a creepy and grim tone. Scootaloo took a big gulp and hugged me closer.

"When you enter the red light, the most frightening of frights, terrible of terrors, the worst of your fears, the scariest things that people could imagine all will unfold. Unbridled screams of suffering and torment will fill the atmosphere. The cold would be replaced with the most scorching of heat...so hot that it'll feel like your fur and skin is being burned right off. No matter how hot it gets, no matter what you hear even if your ears are covered...DO NOT, I repeat...DO NOT open your eyes. You must keep your eyes closed and ears covered for 31 seconds." I said with an intense voice. At this point, Scootaloo was almost panic stricken with fear.

"L-like T-T-T-Tartarus..." Scootaloo stuttered. Scootaloo was quivering to the point that she could be used as one of those vibrating massagers.

"Yes...you will be literally driving through it...31 seconds may seem like a very long time, and it will. However, I bet you could think of a song that could get us through there." I stated.

"And...guess what...?" I asked.

"What?" Scootaloo asked.

"You're done! Just drive one more kilometer to a dead end and stop. Take a deep breath and relax. Think of your wish once again. If it's something physical, check the trunk of the car. However, in your case, we will go back home and trek up to the peaks the next day." I stated. Scootaloo smiled at this. I checked the time. It was just about 3pm.

"We will have to leave after sundown, nothing earlier." I said.

"Okay...I'm so glad that you get to come with me." Scootaloo said hugging me, then kissing me on the cheek. I was left with a rather warm feeling. After a little more discussion, we got up and prepped for the night, getting the blankets ready, and preparing our minds for the journey of...11.