//------------------------------// // Horrible Truth Revealed Part 2 // Story: MLP EG: My little Hero // by vvHunterr //------------------------------// "What happened?" Amber asked. "I...don't know at all. One minute I was walking back to my car and then...the next thing I knew I was in court charged for manslaughter." Bryson shuddered. "They told me I had murdered Henry in cold blood...but I had no memory at all about it." "Y-you killed Henry?" Amber asked shakily begining to back away and putting a protective arm around Des. Maybe I should call the cops but her phone had died and Des didn't have one. "When I saw the footage from the cameras, it was me, but I don't know how it happened." Bryson said sadly. "It's like...someone took control of me, but maybe I snapped and did commit the murder, and that's what I believed for a long time." Henry and Angie did the dishes while Rose cleaned the table. Rosie's words echoed in Angie's mind. Should we really be worried? Our daughte wouldn't hurt anyone...at least not her own family..." They noticed Rosie had finished cleaning the table and assumed she had went up to her room. The sound of the front door unlocked and Bryson walked inside. "Hey, Bryson, you forget something?" Henry asked. Bryson had a blank expression on his face. He didn't answer, he quickly pulled out a gun. Angie screamed as Bryson pulled the trigger shooting Henry right in the skull. Then he shot Angie in the heart. Both her parents were dead. Rosie immeidaltey dialed 9-1-1. "9-1-1 what's your emergency" "YES?! HELLO?! YOU HAVE TO COME QUICK SOME CRAZY DUDE JUST CAME IN AND KILLED MY PARENTS?!" Rosie said in the most dramatic voice. "I'm going to try and hold him off for you! Please hurry!" Rosie gave the cops her address. "We'll be right over there." Rosie took out a black gemstone from her pocket. It had a glowing aura around it as it glowed fiercely. She deactivated it and Bryson suddenly dropped the gun and collapsed. He was still breathing. The cops showed up and Rosie immediatley took them to the "culprit". "He's in here, Officers!" she said as she showed them Bryson's unconscious form. The gun was still in his hand. "I even have video proof!" There was a camera in the house and Rosie showed her evidence to the Chief. It showed Bryson killing both Angie's parents with the gun he still held in his hand. "Do you know what his name is?" The Chief asked. "Yes, Chief. His name is Bryson Moore. And he killed my parents, specifically my father because he wanted to take over his job!" Rosie said desperatley. The Chief turned torwards his fellow men. "Grab the two bodies. We'll use them as evidence." "Yes, Sir." the guards replied. The chief grabbed Bryson, who was still unconcious and put him in handcuffs. He and his Officers took the bodies and Bryson away and drove off. It was damn lucky of me I was able to escape..." Bryson said. "But after I escaped, I realized my life was completely turned upside down. If I ever try to apply for a job, they would recognize me, and I'll get thrown in prison again." Rosie began to get a worried feeling in her mind when Bryson said he escaped. "When you escaped, you didn't...hurt anyone did you?" Bryson shook his head. "I didn't hurt anyone. But I had to be extremely quiet. Let me tell you, I barely escaped. After I escaped I hitched a ride on a bus. Before I knew it, I was in Canterlot." *Five months after the murder* Bryson carefully walked through the streets of Canterlot City. Being cautious not to be seen from large crowds, should he be recognized. He already assumed his face was all over the news, not to mention his name too. Luckily there didn't seem to be much people. A miserable feeling came up inside him. He couldn't apply for a job. They would probably recognize him immediatley. What was he to do? He had no way to get back home and he had no cash. "Excuse me, Sir?" Bryson nearly jumped in surprised. He turned around to see a pale yellow teen girl with pink hair. She had a light green skirt with butterflies on it, white tank top, and green boots. "Uh, hi. Can I help you?" Bryson asked trying to sound polite. He noticed the girl seemed to be quiet nervous. "I'm sorry, who are you?" "Oh. I'm Fluttershy." she said softly. "Nice to meet you, Fluttershy. I'm Bryson. What was it you need?" "I-I was wondering if you wanted a pet." Bryson realized he was standing near the animal shelter. It didn't take him long to figure out this girl worked there. He felt his cash in his pocket. He had a guilty look on his face. "I'm sorry, Miss. I don't even have enough." "Oh no no no!" Fluttershy quickly said. "You don't have to pay anything! It's for free!" Bryson thought for a moment. A pet would be nice. He was feeling lonley since he had lost everything. "Oh alright. What pet do you have in mind?" Fluttershy beamed in delight. "You mean it?!" "I do," Bryson smiled warmly. Fluttershy led him inside the animal shelter. The first thing he noticed was there were a lot of animals. "For this week, we're giving away free animals as pets." Fluttershy explained. "Choose whatever one you like and it's all yours with no cost!" Bryson looked around. His attention was caught by a light brown labradoodle. It was in a sitting position wagging it's tail. Bryson walked over to the cage and looked at it in awe. "Well hey there," Bryson said warmly. "What's your name?" "Oh that's Lola. She was one of my longest occupants here." Fluttershy said. "She's one of the sweetest animals I've ever taken care of!" Bryson looked at Lola as she happily wagged her tail. "Who's a good girl? I know you are!" "Arf!" Lola barked happily as she continued to wag her tail and spin around in circles. "There's no question. I'll take her off your hands." Fluttershy smiled with delight as she unlocked the cage and Lola ran happily to Bryson nearly knocking him to the ground. "Woah, there, calm yourself girl!" he laughed as he petted his newfound pet. It licked his face and Bryson continued to pet her. He realized that he may have lost everything, but at least he knew he wouldn't be alone anymore. "Thank you so much. I didn't realize how much I needed a pet." "It's no problem, sir." Fluttershy said sweetly. "And I have no doubt that you would take good care of her." She gave Bryson a free leash, food bowl, and at least a year's supply of dog food. "Wow, you really came prepared," Bryson said quite impressed. "Well you have a wonderful night." After saying goodbye, he left the animal shelter.