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// Chapter 18 
// Story: Hitch-ing the Trailblazer into the Zipp-ing Storm 
// by Twilyx360 
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Izzy and Hitch looked everywhere. But eventually they caught up with Sunny walking in the halls. And she told them where she was. And the 3 were back in the castle suite.

Hitch meanwhile stepped out onto the balcony. Izzy & Sunny followed him out.

“Thinking about something?” Said Sunny.

“Oh, uh Sunny. I didn’t see you there.” Stuttered Hitch. “Yeah actually I. Thought about it and. I’m pretty sure I have to confess to Zipp when we get back.” Hitch finished.

“Really?!” Said Izzy jumping excitedly. “Yeah, but I… well. ugh, I don’t know how I’m going to do it, ok!” Hitch said while putting his head in his hooves.

Sunny was having too much fun watching their relationship unfold. She had indirectly become the wingpony to both of them throughout this entire event. It couldn’t have been any more perfect. But part of Sunny still wondered why. Why her?

“Well just be upfront & honest about it. Honesty is the best policy after all.” Said Izzy. “I know, I know. I just. Why do I feel like I need to do more with this? I don’t have to do much, do I?” Said Hitch. “I was talking about Zipp Hitch.” said Izzy.

Hitch lifted his head. “Huh? What do you mean by that?” Hitch questioned.

“I mean even if she doesn’t feel the same way. I don’t think she would be cruel or anything. I think she would be calm & honest about her feelings. You are her best friend eva!” Said Izzy with a smile.

Both Hitch & Sunny’s eyes bugged out of their heads. “Wow that is. Shockingly true.” Said Sunny. “Izzy? Where did you learn that about romantic love?” Sunny asked in confusion.

“What? Oh that, No, I'm still a little confused about that. I just thought that’s what friends did though. Right?” Said Izzy.

Hitch & Sunny smiled. “You know what? You’re absolutely right Izzy. Don’t you think so Hitch?” Asked Sunny.

“Yeah. Actually, you’re right.” Hitch said, chuckling.

“And hey I think I have an idea. You could go one step further and show her that you love her.” Said Sunny.

“Ehhh maybe but uh. Wouldn’t all of this still be a little too straightforward? Wouldn’t that just make things awkward?” Said Hitch.

Sunny then got the smuggest face ever. “Maybe not. Probably because I remember a good friend told me how honesty is the best policy, and a little gift might not hurt either.” She said, giving a wink to Hitch.

Hitch’s eyes bugged out of his head again. Everything made sense at that moment. Then he started laughing.

“Um, are you ok?” Said Sunny, chuckling.

“Oh, oh my pony! Yes, I am. I just needed a reminder SO BAHAHAHAD!” Said Hitch laughing.

“Thank you two so much. But in all seriousness, I think I’m worrying because I’m still getting used to these things. You are the first real friends I ever really had in a while.” Said Hitch.

Izzy hugged him. “So am I Hitch. But I’m having the time of my life.” said Izzy.

“Yeah, I am too. I just hope it doesn’t end.” Said Hitch.

“Oh yeah. I would be a crying depressed bean who lays on the floor if I got back to my old life.” Izzy said with some underlying seriousness. Hitch felt that too. “Yeah. I would probably never be the sheriff if I had to leave all of you.” said Hitch.

Sunny lit up at that. “You both don’t want to be alone. Right?” Said Sunny.

“Sunny let’s just say if we were all alone. I don’t think we would know what’s best for ourselves.” Said Hitch.

“Ohhhh wait! Yes, you’re right!” Said Sunny, having a realization.

“If it wasn’t for our friendship magic wouldn’t have returned to equestria. We had no idea it was our friendship that fuels the crystals, until we were all brought back together to bring out our best in each other! That’s why we can invent new magic! Imagine what else we can do.” Said Sunny.

“Who knows?” Said Izzy with glee.

Sunny sat down and smiled. “Yeah. But I get what you’re saying Hitch.” Said Sunny with understanding.

“You don’t want to be around yourself too long. Without somepony else to show you what something different might look like. Well, your home basically became your own jail cell.” said Hitch.

“Oooo! Yeah. I can relate to that. Take it from a pony who lived alone in the woods.” Said Izzy smiling.

“That’s actually a really nice way to put it. So, you see why confessing to Zipp would actually be better no matter what way it goes? She’s never going to leave you Hitch no matter what.” said Sunny with a reassuring expression.

“Yeah! I feel great! Thanks, so much.” Hitch hugged Sunny & Izzy and they returned the hug back, and their cutie marks glowing.

Just then a thought came into Hitch’s mind. “Speaking of not being alone. I think I’m also going to ask her about being the new deputy too. I just don’t know how she’d feel about that. You think she would want to do this.”

“Do you want me or Izzy to ask her how she’d feel about that?” Asked Sunny.

“Nah. I think I’ll be fine with whatever answer she gives. I don’t know how I’m going to do it. But I’ll do it. And well, Izzy I thought about what you said. And maybe you’re right. Maybe she would love that.” Said Hitch.

“That’s the spirit!” Said Izzy.

Just then there was a knock at the door. Sunny ran to open it, and it was none other than Zipp & Pipp “What is up everypony!” shouted Pipp.

“Anyone up for some gaming tonight?” Shouted Zipp. “We realized we actually never sat down and had a game party night so far. I’m up for it.” Said Pipp.

“I’m in.” Said Sunny.

“I am,” said Hitch.

“Me too!” Shouted Izzy.

“Alrighty! Who's up for some hoof dance revolution?” Asked Pipp. “Actually. I think only you would be good at that one. Little Pipp.” said Zipp.

“Oh, come on! I’m not small!” said Pipp blushing.

“Hey now we’re even. I’ve got an even better game for you.” Said Zipp. Pulling the game from under her wing.

“Oooo I’d play that one.” said Pipp “Everypony else?” Asked Pipp.

And everypony nodded in agreement.