Fluttershy had left early in the morning to visit an area with better weather conditions. They needed more food she said. Angel Bunny knew it was true, but he had still tried to stop her. He didn't want to be left alone with her. When she wouldn't stay, he tried to get her to take him with her. He got in her mane, he sat on her head, he held his arms around her neck. She just wouldn't take him. So here he was, staring at his dark doppelganger whom he had hoped to never see again.
How did you find me? he asked in the silent tongue of bunnies. He watched her tilt her head, then she snickered. The sound was not unlike a squirrel screaming in pain.
You can never get away, she replied. No matter how far you go, no matter how you hide, we shall always be connected. That connection brought me here, and now we're together again. Is that a problem?
Angel crossed his arms. It is a very big problem! Even if I didn't hate the very sight of you, I would never let you near Fluttershy. Devil frowned at that. She glanced at the door, then back at Angel.
The pony? Angel nodded. So, you're her caretaker. No wonder you were so intent on protecting her. There is no need to worry for her safety, so long as you simply come with me.
Angel shook his head vigorously. There was no way he'd ever go anywhere with her. He was uncomfortable with her just being in his general vicinity. This bunny was evil, evil to the core. If he left with her, he doubted he'd ever be safe again. Still, she had managed to track him down, despite all the trouble he went through to escape. There was a reason there were so few bunnies near Ponyville; this wasn't their natural land. They lived far away, closer to the lands of that one zebra he could recall seeing. Angel carefully hopped backwards, watching as Devil mirrored his moves.
If you won't accept my generous offer, then I'll be forced to remove the problem. Devil pointed to the picture of Angel and Fluttershy on the mantel. The pegasi needs to go.
Angel froze. Fluttershy was much too innocent to suspect that the bunny she had helped would be out for blood. Angel wasn't about to let that happen, not because of him. She did stupid things sometimes, and she wasn't always useful, but he loved her and she him. He looked Devil in the eye.
I won't let you lay a paw on her, he vowed.
I'm not asking for permission, she retorted.
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Fluttershy returned later that day, with her hooves full of groceries. She had to visit Manehattan, but at least they had more food. She carefully made her way to the kitchen, barely able to see past the large brown bags. "Oh my... I hope I didn't get too much." She dropped the bags onto the counter, and turned to look for Angel and Devil. "Hello? I'm back. I brought food so you can fill your little bunny tummies..." A crash from the next room made her leap to the ceiling in a similar manner to the time that one pony watched you through the window.
Devil ran out from the room, with Angel on her tail. The white bunny leaped high and landed on the dark twin, the pair rolling until the collided against the wall. Fluttershy fell down and looked towards them, her little heart beating rapidly in her breast. She walked over, and pulled the two bunnies apart.
"Now, now you two! You musn't play so rough; you;ll hurt yourselves. That would be just awful." Devil Bunny looked at her apologetically, and gave her a hug. She hugged her back, and looked to Angel Bunny. "Angel? Do you want a hug as well?" Angel shook his head, but kept a close eye on Devil. Fluttershy wondered at it.
Devil turned and looked him in the eye. She smiled, and her grip on Fluttershy's neck tightened slightly. Look, Angel. It could be that simple...
Fluttershy kept hugging Devil, but she was getting a bit uncomfortable. It seemed like it was getting harder and harder to breathe. "Um, Devil Bunny? You're holding me a bit tight... Could you please let go?"
So simple... Devil taunted until Angel smacked her. She released Fluttershy, and fell to the floor rubbing her cheek. Fluttershy, having regained her breath, turned to Angel Bunny.
"Angel! That was rude! You know that we don't hit others!" She scooped up Devil and swung her in her arms like a babe. "Apologize, mister." She held Devil in front of Angel, the latter of which having an annoyed expression. He turned his head, pouting. "Apologize." Fluttershy said more assertively.
Don't think you've won, Angel said, as he squeaked an apology for Fluttershy to hear. Satisfied, she put down Devil with a pat, and went to make dinner. She set out a large plate of carrots for the bunnies to split, and turned to make herself a salad.
Even when you do good, you're in the wrong, Devil grabbed a carrot and started nibbling at it. Tough break. Of course, it's your own fault. You shouldn't have left the tribe.
We're not discussing that. I left that all behind a long time ago. If you hadn't come, I would have liked to keep it that way. Angel grabbed a carrot and started eating it. Devil took another carrot, and gobbled it down in four bites. She was about to start on another when Angel grabbed the plate and devoured them all in a single gulp. That's for earlier.
"Angel Bunny!" Fluttershy said shocked. Angel cringed and turned to face her, a cheesy grin on her face. "What has gotten into you? You were supposed to share that with Devil. I want you to go to timeout mister, and think about how selfish you were!"
Angel looked from her, to Devil, then back again. Dropping his head, he hopped over to the corner and sat. This was getting him nowhere. Simply bickering back and forth would only get him in more trouble. He almost wondered if it was worth it when he remembered all that Fluttershy had done for him. He had to keep her safe, even if she didn't realize it. He peeked over his shoulder to see Devil sneaking to Fluttershy's salad while she got more carrots. She sprinkled something in it, something white and powdery. Whatever it was, it most likely wasn't good.
Angel moved quickly, leaping onto the table and kicking over the salad. Devil gritted, and Fluttershy investigated. "Angel Bunny, that is enough! You are not allowed any dessert!" While this wasn't much of a punishment, Angel knew Fluttershy was quite mad. Devil managed to get away scotch-free once more. "Now clean up this mess." She handed him a broom and dustpan, and he started cleaning. As he did, he sniffed at the ruined salad. It smelled normal. Angel tried to figure out what Devil could have done to it when a thought struck him.
'Snow,' he thought. 'She tricked me with snow. She's trying to get me on Fluttershy's bad side!' He looked at Devil slowly, and was hit in the face with a snowball. Naturally, Fluttershy was too busy to notice, and the snow blended in with his fur perfectly.
You have to keep a cooler head, Devil joked. Did you really think it'd be that easy to stop me? I will bring you back, have no doubt. It's just a matter of time.
Angel gulped deeply. It seemed more and more likely that Devil was telling the truth every second. He hoped he could deal with her quickly, otherwise he, and even worse, Fluttershy, would never see their friends again.