//------------------------------// // Don't Stop Me Now // Story: Freaky Nightmares // by SweetieStar //------------------------------// It was a sunny day. Orion and Scootaloo were enjoying the weather together on a picnic. Scootaloo was on her first date and didn’t want to blow it, but the date seemed to go on well. “Can you pass me the salt?” Orion asked. “Sure.” Scootaloo passed the salt to Orion, he was smiling. Scootaloo smiled too. They laughed and had a chat with each other, it seemed to be fun. Orion took Scootaloo to see the sun set; they both looked at the sight, cuddling next to each other. The couple was enjoying themselves. When the date was over, Orion kissed Scootaloo goodnight. “Bye, Scoots, give me a call whenever you want to do this again!” Orion said flying away. Scootaloo blushed and waved at him; she never thought it would end this way, she was happy on the inside. She always loved Orion, but never accepted her feelings. Now it was time to let it all out. Scootaloo passed the Cloudsdale Cinema house on her way home and decided to take a look. She saw the movie that she had always wanted to see; The Rise of Godzilla II. It was on at the moment, and it didn't seem quite expensive. Scootaloo got an idea; she might go there with Orion! Scootaloo rushed home and grabbed her phone. She dialed the number and waited for Orion to pick the phone up. Orion answered. “Hello?” he said. “Hi Orion, its Scootaloo!” She answered him, noticing he was confused. “Oh hi Scoots, What’s up?” He asked her, getting a little bit more confused, since their date had ended mere moments ago. “You know, The Rise of Godzilla II is in the cinemas!” Scootaloo excitedly shouted into the phone. “I thought we might go together…” Scootaloo said more timidly. Orion also seemed exited. “Hey yeah, The Rise of Godzilla is my favorite movie! When should we go?” Orion asked. “How about Sunday afternoon?” Scootaloo suggested. “Okay, let’s go then” Orion said and dropped the phone. Scootaloo fell on her bed and closed her eyes. Scootaloo’s eyes opened wide. “This is not the end!” Rainbow Dash shouted. “Die!” Scootaloo ran but after she did, she noticed that she was stuck in the labyrinth and couldn't get out. “Ooh! Let’s play hide and seek!” Rainbow Dash giggled. Scootaloo ran for her life, hiding deeper in the Canterlot labyrinth, trying to get away from Dash. Scootaloo sighed in relief as she thought she got away. “I see you!” Rainbow Dash giggled in a playful voice, almost sounding like Pinkie Pie. Scootaloo ran away, she ran through the twists and turns, but there was no way out. “You aren't playing fair! Come back!” Rainbow Dash shouted, annoyed. She flew after Scootaloo, and only then could Scootaloo use her wings to fly out. Rainbow Dash grabbed Scootaloo from behind and whispered... “Gotcha.” Scootaloo tried to get out, but Dash was stronger. Dash started ripping Scootaloo’s skin and sucking on her blood, playfully giggling. Scootaloo gasped and started to shout. To shut Scootaloo’s mouth, Rainbow Dash grabbed her chin and kissed her, filling poison into the orange Pegasus’s mouth. Rainbow Dash continued laughing madly and ripping Scootaloo’s flesh. Only then Scootaloo noticed that she couldn't feel anything and realized that it was just a dream. Scootaloo woke up. “W-Why are the n-nightmares still haunting me? I know that it’s all not true! Then… why am I so scared?” Scootaloo had tons of questions in her mind, but she was too exhausted to answer them all. Instead, she shut her eyes closed and hugged her pillow. All night, Scootaloo was not able to sleep. She had no dreams, but she still was not able to fall into deep sleep, like she used to before her test. Scootaloo looked into the sunlight and yawned. She stood up on her hooves and looked into her mirror; her mane was messy and her eyes were red. Scootaloo went into the bathroom, brushed her teeth, and styled her mane. Scootaloo felt sleepy and tired, also terrified, but she was sure that those nightmares meant nothing. Scootaloo flew to a place where she used to have her clubhouse for the Cutie Mark Crusaders. It was wrecked and forgotten. She had her Cutie Mark now; a scooter with a butterfly next to it. And her friends had gone too. Apple Bloom died in a train crash when she and her family were going to the Apple Family reunion. Sweetie Belle was in Canterlot, singing as a pop star. Sweetie Belle is very famous nowadays. Scootaloo remembered how Sweetie Belle sang her song to Apple Bloom when she was in the hospital, near to her death, and how that song became a hit in Equestria. The song was called Sweet and Strong. It was basically dedicated to Apple Bloom. Scootaloo shed a tear when she remembered her friends, how they would crusade together and try to find their Cutie Marks. Those memories no longer mattered. Sweetie Belle was far away, Apple Bloom was dead, and Scootaloo had her own worries and her own life in Ponyville. Scootaloo stared at the ruined clubhouse that stood in the middle of the forest. She had always done that when she was upset, or even if she was depressed, sometimes even when angry. Scootaloo took a look inside, she saw the map she once drew, and how every place in Ponyville was crossed out. Scootaloo backed out and flew up to Cloudsdale, back home. She didn't have anything to do that day, nothing mattered. Scootaloo sat in her house and started singing along to Sweetie Belle’s song. She knew she wasn't a great singer, but she had nothing else to do. I have never thought that it would end this way, And it feels that I will cry… But I have to stay strong and live this day, Cause in our hearts, you’ll never die! The radio music filled in the space. You are a best friend I can ever ask for… And it will, is and was like that before! Your heart goes ding, dong You will remain sweet and strong. I will never forget you, You will be in my heart, And I will tell myself to… Never fall apart You live and you will always live You aren’t over yet! Take my hoof and dance with me Cause life’s not regret! The radio took over again for a short time. You are a best friend I can ever ask for… And it will, is and was like that before! Your heart goes ding, dong You will remain sweet and strong. The background music swelled up in the void of singing. You are a best friend I can ever ask for… And it will, is and was like that before! Your heart goes ding, dong You will remain sweet and strong. Cause Apple Bloom, You are sweet and strong! Scootaloo sat on her bed crying, Tears dripping on her hooves. She couldn't help it; she was exhausted, and she fell asleep. Nightmares haunted her again. She was running from Rainbow Dash again, waking up again. Scootaloo finally normally fell asleep. But when she woke up, she was running late to her date with Orion. She flew as fast as she could to the cinema but something stopped her. Rainbow Dash, the flame of anger bitter in her eyes.