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// Ch. 10: Headline's First Date 
// Story: Headline and the Power of Friendship (Book 1) 
// by Headline 
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	Two months later and Headline has been doing very well in his business. So, he took a day off which Mr. Ink approved of. As he was walking around he was immediately observing that some of the Assassins were on the rooftops, looking for problems and, of course, Headline, who left the Assassins with all the secrets.
“Interesting, they are still looking for me. Good thing I had this disguise.”
“Oh, hi Headline.” A pony said suddenly.
“Shhh, Fluttershy, try not to be too loud.”
“Why?”
Headline had to think of an excuse quickly.
“You see, most of the ponies in Ponyville would suddenly crowd me and I would rather try to stay incognito.”
“Hate to be the center of attention huh?” Fluttershy said as she giggled.
“Ha ha, yeah.” Headline started to laugh with her.
“By the way, we got along very well and we have known each other since we were fillies, so I was wondering...uh....uh...”
Headline tried to say what he had to as bravely as he could.
“I...was wondering...if I... uh...” Headline trying to let it out.
“Yes?” Fluttershy said patiently.
“I...was wondering...if I could...take you out to...dinner.” Headline said as calmly and slowly as possible.
Fluttershy was a little surprised but then she noticed that they have not seen each other in a long time, even before they bumped into each other 8 months ago. So, she definitely wanted to go out with him.
“Sure, I would like to go out with you to dinner.” Fluttershy said happily.
Headline, did not think she would want to do it so soon, but he was happy to hear so they agreed to meet at 6:00 p.m. That night at La French hoof, just outside of Canterlot. A few hours later, they both arrived at the restaurant. Fluttershy wore a white dress with blue dress shoes and Headline arrived with a black vest outfit and black dress shoes.
“Good to see you, Fluttershy. You look beautiful by the way.”
“Why, thank you. You look great as well.”
Headline opened the door and let Fluttershy in first and then a few hours later, they were done eating and started talking.
“So, what have you been doing lately?” Fluttershy asked.
“Well, as you know I have found my cutie mark, and the job I love which is being a news reporter. Let's see, I also have traveled a lot during my job.”
“Well, what I mean is, you see, it has been a long time since we have seen and talked so, I thought it would be o.k. to ask what you've been doing before you got your job.”
“Ohh, umm, nothing much. Just continuously searching for the job I wanted and seeing my parents.” Headline knows he is lying but does not want her in all this. “What about you?”
“Well, I'm still helping and nurturing the little critters of Ponyville and I've also been busy seeing my friends and chatting with them.”
Headline felt so bad not tell the truth about his previous job, but he was afraid if he did, they would target Fluttershy next and he did not want that.
“Well, how was your childhood mostly?” Fluttershy asked.
“O.k. The reason I did not see you a lot after my brother's graduation is because I was very focused about my studies and loss almost my friends and you. I'm sorry about that.”
“Oh, don't worry about it, now that I know the truth to that, I did not have to feel bad about it.”
“I'm glad and...”
Suddenly, Headline sensed something.
“...Oh. I need to get home and sleep.”
“Oh yeah, it is late, alright, I'll see you another time.”
With that, Headline took Fluttershy back home in Ponyville then flew back near the restaurant and spotted a pony watching him. Headline quickly realized who it was and walked into a dark alley in Canterlot.
“I have not seen you in 2 months, why are you here now?” Headline asked.
“You should know why I'm watching you.” The pony said.
“Well listen, I could not stay...”
“Why? Why not brother?”
“Because I could not see myself doing that for a long time.”
“You do know they are all after you Headline.” File said with worry.
“I know they want to kill me, but they wouldn't out here with others to see me.”
“No, but they are looking to find you and when they do, they will take you, bring you back, and kill you, noticeable or not.”
“They will have to catch me first.”
“Don't act tough. Just please be careful. You know I'm still upset with you for abandoning me and the Assassins.”
“I know, but that is no longer the point. I have a job now so, if you came to warn me, thank you, but I knew this already, so if that is all you want to say, then you can leave now.” Headline said with disappointment.
“Very well, you know I can't protect you for long.”
“When the time comes...” Headline says with a serious face. “I will know what to do.”