“EEeeeeiiiiaaaaahhhhh, RAINBOW DASH!!!!” Scootaloo let out another scream as she kneels down crying.
“Rainbow Dash!!!”Fluttershy quickly flies over the hole and breaks down crying and uttering “sorry” every now and then.
The growling continued for another second, then changed to a laugh… “I’m alright! I was just kidding!" I shouted laughingly as I fly out of the seemingly deep hole which was only seven foot deep.
“H-huh?” Scootaloo looked up to see me flying to the air. “Y-you’re alive?!” she said in a surprised tone. Fluttershy stared at me not believing what just happened.
“YOU’RE A CREEP!!!” Scootaloo yelled as she took off running.
“Scootaloo~ wait! Wait! I’m okay!” I yelled but was soon replaced by a very loud laughter. But she didn't look back.
I stare at her as she runs away, until I can’t see her anymore. Fluttershy looked at me disappointed, as she shook her head.
“Look what you did, Dashie…” Fluttershy said in a disgusted tone, the flew back to her cottage.
I stood there for another second before I burst out laughing again… I mean, the Ground Grabber was one of my best creations. And falling to a pre-meditated hole I made yesterday and pretending the monster had gotten me, too~ what a riot!!
Poor Scootaloo. She was just too gullible and too easy of a victim. But surprisingly, Fluttershy didn't run first. All I thought that she would run home crying instead of Scootaloo. I was wrong. But the victory was bitter sweet, now I need to apologize to the both of them.
I stood there staring at the sky, hoping that the both of them would come back here. Suddenly a clawed hand grabbed my shoulder hard from behind. “Gotcha” a voice growled.
“YIKES!” I cried out and nearly jumped out of my skin.
A monster!
I spun around ~ and stared at the laughing face of my friend Spike.
Spike giggled his high-pitched giggle till he had tears in his eyes.
I shook my head and flapped my wings as I frowned at him. “You didn’t scare me,” I insisted.
“Oh, sure,” he replied, rolling his green eyes. “That’s why you screamed for help!”
“I didn’t scream for help,” I protested. “I just cried out a little. In surprise. That’s all.”
Spike chuckled. “You thought it was a monster. Admit it!”
“A monster?” I said, sneering. “Why would I think that?”
“Because that’s all you think about,” he said with a smug look on his face. “Ever since you got interested in books you always read about Daring Do and monster stories. You’re obsessed.”
“Ooooh. Big word from a baby dragon that’s afraid of the dark!” I teased him.
He made a face at me. Spike is one of my best’s friends who lends me books when Twilight isn't around or when she's too busy to ask for a book from her personally. He’s a bit smaller than me when standing… though he has scales and spines all around, he’s still a cool dragon I know and love… I mean, who doesn't?
“I just saw Scootaloo run off from here. Why was she crying like that?” Spike asked, glancing back at the road.
“Yeah, I think I scared her too much,” I told Spike.
“Huh? Not monsters again!” Spike cried. He gave me a playful shove. “Don’t you think you went too far?”
"I'll apologize to her and Fluttershy later, I said. Then suddenly, I had a devious plan. You know, there's a monster on top of this tree..." I said seriously, pointing.
Spike looked up the tree. “You’re so dumb,” he said grinning, crossing his little arms around him.
“No. Really,” I insisted. “There’s a real ugly monster. I think it’s trapped up on top of this tree.”
“Dash… come on, stop it,” Spike said.
“It’s up there right now… see?” I continued, pointing up to the tree...I know, I know… I was planning to scare him as well but pointing to the swaying leaves, pretending something was moving behind the leaves.
“You see monsters everywhere,” Spike said.up “Don’t you ever get tired of it? Cuz, I’m already sick of it…”
“Alright, alright… sheesh, no need to get all upset,” I said to him, finally giving up to my plan. "So what are you doing here anyway?” I asked.
Spike sighed and looked at me as he speaks. "Well, me and Twilight are going on a vacation to Canterlot this summer. She wanted to spend some time with the princess so... yeah."
"Wait, so you're leaving? B-but, who can I borrow books from when you go there?!"
“Well,” Spike started. “A temporary Librarian is taking Twilight’s place in the meantime… So don’t worry, Dashie!” Spike said with a smug look.
“Is that so?” I said. Spike looked around and looked back at me. “What is it?” I asked curiously.
“I think we're about to leave." Spike looks back at the town. "Want to see Twilight before we leave?” Spike suggested, which I thought was a good idea.
“Okay, dragon boy! Sounds like a plan!” I swiftly picked him up and tossed him on my back. Before he could react, I took off like a bullet shooting out of a barrel of the Canterlot Gun Squad’s rifle.
“OOOOOOHHHHH MYYYY GOOOOOOSSH!!!” Spike screams and was about to yell stop then I suddenly screech to a halt.
“We’re here!” I said as he topples down to the ground. At the same time, Twilight opens her door and immediately sees Spike lying on the ground.
“Spike! Where have you been? We’re about to leave!” Twilight said as she takes a couple of bags out.
“O-okay~ I just have to…. Get myself together…” Spike slurred out as he tumbles back inside the Library.
“Good grief…” Twilight face-hooves herself and looks at me. “Oh, hello there Rainbow Dash. What brings you here?”
“Oh, well… I’m here to say goodbye! I know you’re going for a vacation in Canterlot and all… so… yeah~” I got not much to say at that moment, but whatever works.
“Aww that’s sweet of you, Dash. But you can always visit me there.”
“Nah, I better not… After all you want to spend some time with the Princess and catch up with her and all… and I don’t want to bother you because… you know, since I’m loud and stuff.” I said, flapping my wings dry of moisture.
“Okay… well, have you seen Fluttershy?” Twilight asked as she picked up Spike, who was completely knocked out. He never did handle my sweet speed…
“Well, she’s back at her cottage taking care of her animals and~”
“You scared her again, didn't you…” Twilight guessed, which was not surprising for me anymore. “Dash, I told you before, scaring other ponies won’t make you, cool. Keep that up and someone is bound to ignore you, and you hate that… right?”
I was speechless, but Twilight was right… “Gosh, Twilight… you really know how to break a mare’s fun.” I sneered.
“Well, it’s true, while I’m gone, please treat the new Librarian good and don’t make any monster stories again… alright?” She smiled then walks towards the train station…
I nodded to her after she left. But then again, since when have I stopped pranking other ponies before? I shrugged and sat on top of a cloud, waiting for that librarian to come. After several hours of waiting, it was already dark so I went off to Fluttershy’s house just to see her and say sorry before I went home for the night.
But before I can even take off completely, I spot a pony-like shadow walking inside the Library. I was a little far away, but I can see it go inside the library. I turned around and went back. I wasn't sure why that pony went inside during the evening. Curious I glided down in front of the Library’s steps.
I stopped and stared up at the Library. The whole place was dark with no lights on inside. Deep in the shade, it seemed to stare back at me, its dark windows like black, unblinking eyes.
I went up to the handle, and then hesitated with my hoof on the door. I had a sudden chill.
Was it just from stepping into the deep shade?
No. It was something else.
I had a funny feeling. A bad feeling that I get sometimes. A signal. A moment of unease. “Come on Rainbow Dash, this is Twilight’s house. You've been here before! Why are you scared?! You’re the bravest pony I know. GET A GRIP!” I said to myself shaking that feeling off of my system. I pushed open the creaking old door and stepped into the musty darkness of the library.