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// Chapter 2 
// Story: Hitch-ing the Trailblazer into the Zipp-ing Storm 
// by Twilyx360 
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The sun shines down on a beautiful maretime bay day.

And in the station.

“Hmm. You know this actually isn’t that bad.” Zipp was trying coffee for the first time. And it certainly did it’s job at keeping her awake.

“See what did I tell ya? It works wonders” Hitch said with Glee.

Just then. The phone rang and Hitch picked it up. It was Sunny. “Hitch Zipp is missing have you seen her?” Sunny said. “Don’t worry she’s here at the station with me. We’re going to swing by for breakfast in a few minutes.” Hitch replied. “Oh good. Gotta get things started. Bye.”

And Hitch Hung up the Phone.

-At The Crystal Bright House-

Sunny was making breakfast for the five as jazz music was playing.

Pipp was at the counter playing the music from her phone. “Hey Pipp, thanks for that song. I actually didn’t know how motivating it was.” Sunny was flipping her fantastic pancakes in the air. While dancing to the beat. “Oh, trust me. It’s the best.” Pipp shot back with a smile. 

Sunny paused. “Hang on a second where is Izzy?” She looked around and saw no sign of her. But just then Hitch & Zipp opened the bright house door and sat down at the table. “Hey Ziaaaye aye, aye! What in the world happened to you two?!” Said Pipp with a terrified expression.

Sunny looked back at them, and she had the same expression. “Ahhh! Oh, my pony! What in equestria happened to your manes!?” Just then Izzy popped up out of nowhere. “Ahhh! Yourself. Morning everypony and… *chuckles* Are Zipp & Hitch, ok?”

Zipp just glared. “Oh, will you calm down! Me and Hitch just had a rough night.” Hitch nodded in approval.

“Well, that explains the manes.” Said Pipp with concern. “And the eyes. You both look exhausted. What happened?” Said Sunny.

Hitch sighed and explained. “It’s my sheriff duties Sunny… it’s been so hard without a deputy. And well... Looking after Sparky now.” Everypony in the room realized Hitch’s Dilemma. Although everypony was being a great help with Sparky. Hitch was clearly torn between 2 worlds at this point.

“Oh yeah. That’s right, there’s sparky too. So how long did you spend with him last night?'' asked Zipp. Hitch rubbed his eyes “I got him to sleep at 3 o'clock this morning. Then I walked to the station and passed out. Til you woke me up.” Sunny looked at Zipp. “So why were you at the station?”

“I had a nightmare and well. I couldn’t sleep. So, I thought Hitch would be awake.” Zipp said as she started eating up Sunny’s pancakes. Pipp faced them both. “Well, your manes are an emergency! After breakfast you both are going to mane melody for the manecut you need! I will not take no for an answer.”

Zipp looked Horrified. “Oh no. No no no no. That manecut, was just a one-time thing. There is no way I’m doing this again.” Hitch also spoke up. “And I do my own looks.” Zipp couldn’t help but smirk at that and rolled her eyes. “Maybe you should work at mane melody.” Hitch gave a sarcastic chuckle. “Hey, I’m the sheriff I may as well go out in style.” Said Hitch. And Zipp was chuckling.

Pipp meanwhile. Was thinking of a way to fix up their manes. It was ultimately going to be a challenge as they both had the long spikey ruffy kind of mane. But she never broke a promise to do a great job.

“Trust me. You will both have stunning manes by the time you’re finished. Would you doubt ‘me’, of all ponies? To do a manecut that would suit you best? Said Pipp with a smile.

Zipp & Hitch both sighed. They knew she wouldn’t, they both said. “No. We don’t.”

Pipp grinned. “I knew you would trust me.”