//------------------------------// // Random Moments 4 - #05 // Story: Equestria Girls Random Moments 4 // by Arthor2017 //------------------------------// The Main Event! Fluttershy makes her debut on the mixed martial arts circuit after months of arduous training with Rainbow Dash, and tonight she would prove her worth against her first opponent inside the octagon. Before the clash begins, Rainbow Dash gives her friend the last indications. "... remember: for nothing in the world let her grab you with any lock, neither let her deliver the first strike. Make her lower the guard and in the moment she gets exposed knock her down with the falconish kick I taught you. Got it?" "Um… yes. I only have one question." Fluttershy says. "Now? The match is about to start!" "Just this question, please." The shy girl pleads. Rainbow Dash is annoyed but decides to give in and answer Fluttershy's question. "Fine, what is it about?" "What are the chances I'm going to win this match?" Fluttershy asks looking at the paramedic team and the ambulance parked near the combat arena as an attendant tests the operation of the defibrillator machine on a mannequin. The Flim Flam Brothers set out into the woods in a journey that involves profiting from bear skins. Both simblings covered quite a bit of ground on hikes, but were unlucky since there weren't bears - or any other living creatures - around. "Hey Flam, I'm tired. Can we stop for today?" "Of course not! I remind you they would pay us two thousand dollars for each bearskin we bring, and we aren't going to rest until we have the fur of one of those things!" "I know bro, I know. But it's getting dark, my feet hurts, and I really need a break!" Flam realizes his younger brother is telling the truth for the position of the sun that sets behind the mountain. Maybe a little rest would suit them. "Very well then. We'll camp on this hill and resume our search early tomorrow morning." "Excellent! I've already set up the tent." After settling down, both brothers light a fire and eat before going to sleep. Early in the morning, Flim gets up first to make some coffee before starting the day. However, he rushes back into the tent shaking his brother. "Flam! Flam! Quick, you have to see this!" "... Huh?… What is it?" "I can't tell you! You must see for yourself!" Heavil, Flam abandons the sleeping bag and goes out to see what was that 'important' thing for Flim to cut off his sleep. The eldest brothers is stunned to find more than a hundred bears surrounding the camping tent. "We did it brother, finally we are rich!!!" Flim exclaims jumping of joy despite the presence of the hungry plantigrades. "Hello Photo Finish!" "Ahh, Mistery Mint. Time no see, how are you doing?" "Awful!" Says Photo Finish's partner sadly. "Do you remember the beautiful purse you gave me for my birthday?" "Of course I remember it, a magnificent purchase. Why the question?" "Well… it was stolen from me a month ago!!" "That's horrible! I'm very sorry it happened to you, but I warned you." "You warn me? When?" Mistery Mint asks. "The same day as your birthday. I told you the purse is the kind that is taken away this summer." Photo Finish responds with a mischievous smile. Inside the operating room of a hospital, a group of doctors are operating on a patient. Several hours passed and surgeons worked non-stop to save the individual's life. The procedure was difficult although they finally concluded the surgery. At that moment Adagio Dazzle rushes in dressed with her surgeon outfit. "Good afternoon everyone! Sorry for the delay, I had to sort out an issue at home before heading to the hospital." "Don't worry colleague, we had finished operating on the patient anyway. The heart transplant turned out to be a success!" One of the surgeons assures her. "But what nonsense are you talking about? I have the patient's heart right here!" Adagio exclaims holding the still beating organ with her left hand. Art class time at Canterlot High School. The students keep busy with their pictures, but none are as absorbed or focused like Valhallen. Quickly switch from brush to brush after use. Gives light and precise strokes using watercolor pencils to bring out the finest details. If Valhallen sees something missing, he combines the paints either on your tablet or on his forearm to create new shades of colors. Those close to him put down their own paintings to watch the teen paint. Soon the entire class surrounds Valhallen in awe of the dedication he gives to his work. Then Valhallen stops. Set aside all the supplies by wiping his paint-stained face with a tissue. The work is complete and ready for public display. "I paint what I see!" The young man with thick hair proudly says his painting, which is the orange streaks that always cover his eyes. "… Ngh!… No!… Go!…. Stay away!…. Stay away!!!" Lemon Zest mutters desperately, despite being asleep, rolling over on her bed. She was having a nightmare. She runs for her life through the streets of a city, as a gorilla is hunting her. Despite her efforts, Lemon fails to outrun the raging primate, then the beast reaches her out with its huge hands and brings Lemon Zest into its jaws to engulf her. The lemon haired girl wakes up sweating with fear at dawn and chooses to stay awake in order to avoid relive the horrible experience. The next morning "… And you say this happens frequently?" "Yes. For weeks." Lemon replies heavily. "I can't eat my food, I'm getting distracted in class and I'm afraid of falling asleep. I'm going to go nuts at this rate!!" "It would be nice to call the mustachioed plumber to take care of the matter, right girls?" Indigo Zap says though her comment earns reproachful looks from her Shadowbolts friends. "It's just a joke! Of course I'm worried for Lemon." "Thanks for the support Indigo, but that doesn't solve my problem…" "Wait, maybe this will help you." Sour Sweet reaches inside her backpack and pulls out a card. "Here. It's the number for a therapist." "And it's good?" Lemon Zest asks taking the card. "Yes. I heard he's an expert." Sour Sweet responds. Still the girl of the pink headphones has doubts about it. "… I don't know, what if this guy can't help me?" "It's worth a try. If you allow this nightmare to continue, it will not only affect your academic performance but your emotional and mental state. We insist that you see this specialist as soon as possible." Suggest Sugarcoat. Lemon Zest thinks it through before making a decision; grabs her cell phone and contacts the therapist to book an appointment. A week has passed since then, Lemon Zest returns to class with a renewed face and with the enthusiasm that characterizes her. "Hello girls! How was the weekend?" "Excellent as always. And I can tell you are in a better mood, that means the therapy did work." Comment Sunny Flare. "That's right. Lemon Zest is back in the game!!" The Shadowbolts celebrate their friend's recovery by raising their fists in the air. "And did you stop seeing the monkey?" Indigo asks "On the contrary. It tries to catch me me in my dreams." An air of disappointment is soon felt within the group. If Lemon Zest is supposed to be relieved already, how is she still having the same nightmare? Worse still, she seems to be satisfied with it! " That therapist is a fraud! He didn't solve your problem if you keep seeing that stupid gorilla!" "Hold it right there Sour Sweet, I never said the therapy was a failure. I said 'it tries to catch me'." Clarifies Lemon Zest. "Could you be more specific, please." Sugarcoat applies because she's confused by now. "What I mean is that it wants to catch me up but he'll never make it, because now I'm driving a car while the gorilla is chasing me on its bike!"