-Later that Night-
The day had officially ended. Or so one may think.
Zipp snuck into Hitch’s room.
Zipp was flying over Hitch’s bed. Chuckling. She booped him on his muzzle. Waking him up.
Smiling, Zipp said. “Watcha dreaming about?” Hitch’s eyes bugged out his head and he blushed. “Zipp. Seriously? Are we really doing this again?” Asked Hitch with a smile.
“Oh, you like it. Get used to it bestie. Come on, I have something to show you.” The 2 walked throughout the castle halls. Until Zipp found the lift that took them both down to the abandoned train station.
“Woah.” Said Hitch in shock. The station was just barely lit by the various lights of Zephyr Heights outside. “You think that’s impressive? Look at this.” Zipp flew towards a power strip and turned it on. A huge array of Christmas lights of all different kinds lit up the whole area.
“Wow… this is AMAZING!” Said Hitch as he looked at the ceiling. “How did you do this?” Hitch asked. “Pipp helped with the lights. And I did everything else.” Said Zipp as she pointed towards a huge fan and chalkboard. “I used to pretend I was flying on this thing. And it worked. It was always a dream of mine to fly. Have you ever wondered what it might be like?” Asked Zipp.
“Well. I sorta did. It sounds great, scary but great.” Said Hitch. Just then Zipp pulled out a device from behind the fan. Hitch looked at it, puzzled.
“It can make an earth pony fly ‘for real.’ Izzy made it.” Said Zipp with a satisfied look.
Hitch was shocked in disbelief. “How?” He asked. “Well try it.” Said Zipp and she helped him put on the device.
Hitch held onto the mouthpiece. And the device started. Hitch was hovering over the ground. And at first, he struggled.
And then he flew all over the place.
“Agh ah! Hellp!” Hitch screamed. He flew higher and lower throughout the station as Zipp gave chase.
Everything seemed to be going wrong. Until Hitch started moving the mouthpiece around. And he was starting to get it. “Wa-wait. I got it. It’s easy. Just move this mouthpiece to where you want to go.” Hitch said as he grabbed it and lowered himself back to the ground.
Zipp landed next to him.
“Why? Why did Izzy make this?” Hitch asked. “I actually asked her to do it. I was wondering if it could be done. That way all of us could fly together. Wouldn’t that be cool?” Said Zipp.
Even though Zipp had vastly different intentions for the first of these devices tonight. She wanted to fly with Hitch throughout the beautiful night life of the bright city. To share the amazing passion, she had for flying.
It was still technically true. The idea made it sound amazing. And in a way Hitch kinda owed her. Hitch showed Zipp how his life as a sheriff worked out for him days previously when they were both deprived of sleep. And the time when his critter friends were doing unwanted favors for him and even during the crisis with the unity crystals to some extent.
It seemed fair. And besides, she figured it would be another good test. If it worked for Izzy it could work for Hitch.
Hitch thought about it. And he ultimately said, “Yes. That would be great.” Hitch smiled at her.
“You uh. Wanna take this thing out for a spin right now?” Zipp asked.
Instantly Hitch said. “Of course! Flying with my best friend! But you’ll catch me if something goes wrong right?” Asked Hitch.
“Well, yeah, of course Hitch” said Zipp. She understood why he asked that, but she got a little emotional.
“Hitch. If I’m going to be honest, I would do anything to make sure you’re ok. If you ever got hurt or… I probably would never forgive myself. I mean, I would do this for all of us but, no matter what, I promise I’m looking out for you.” Said Zipp.
“And I promise I’m looking out for you!” Said Hitch.
That touched them both. And they blushed.
And they looked into each other's eyes. It felt fuzzy & warm, comforting & calm.
“How about we uh. Start flying?” Asked Hitch.
“Sure thing.” Said Zipp. The 2 shared a hug and walked towards the large open windows.
Zipp pulled back the curtain. Hitch activated the device and then he and Zipp took off into the night.