//------------------------------// // Chapter 6 // Story: Everfree Alpha // by redpyramid1 //------------------------------// "Hoot-Hoot... Hoot-Hoot...." This morning is cold. Smoke is rises from the fire pit. There are some sparks left, but not enough to start up a flame, to keep warm. Colt had just woken up to see an owl perched on Fluttershy's bag. As he stared at the owl, It too stared back. "Hoo~" It said before flying off in a haste, leaving some feathers to gently fall to the ground. 'Well that was weird.' Thought Colt. As Colt sat up he felt something hugging his waist. Looking down he noticed that Fluttershy was hugging him tightly. She had a look of Thinking about it, he just might have done the same thing. It was cold out. Very cold. Thankfully he was wearing clothes that cover almost all of his body. Although he could still feel how cold it is, he would not freeze to death. Not wanting to move the slumbering pony, Colt threw some dirt on the fire pit. extinguishing its ashes. His movement must have woken u Fluttershy as he heard a soft yawning coming from his waist. looking down he could see Fluttershy gently rubbing her eyes. Fluttershy looked up only to stared into Colts eyes. She was entranced by the color scheme of his eyes. She had never seen a creature with two different colors in their eyes. The outer most part of the iris was a forest green color, while the part closest to the pupil looked like fire. It felt like watch fire dance around a tree, touching it but never burning. In her enchanted state Fluttershy's face was slowly moving closer to Colt's, almost touching nose to muzzle. Until she heard a throat clear. Coming back to reality she noticed how close she had come to Colt's face. With a 'EEP', and a jump, she backed away from his face. Apologizing profusely. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to do that! I-It was just s-so cold l-last night I-I must have s-snuggled up to you for w-warmth." Her face was getting redder and redder by the word. Colt merely grunted as his response. But on the inside. He was laughing his ass off. though you couldn't tell, he had a big smile under his mask. "Y-you're not m-mad at me?" She asked as her face slowly lost some of its redness. Colt had shook his head no. Sighing in relief, Fluttershy stood up. she walked over to her bag to check it's contents. 'That's strange. I thought I had some ribbon in here.' she thought. Not giving it much thought she equiped her bag and looked to Colt. Colt was standing 4 ft away from her. waiting to start there trek. 'What should I call you... do you have a name?' Thought Fluttershy. "Umm, excuse me b-but, do you by c-chance have a name.?" She asked Colt stood there awkerdly. Trying to speak with all his might. But all that came out were grunts and short moans. Frowning Fluttershy had a look of deep thought. Her face then brightened up . "If you don't have one, then maybe I could give you one? T-that is, if your Ok w-with that..." Fluttershy hid behind her mane as she drew invisible circles on the floor. Colt tried speaking again but gave up after the fourth grunt. He nodded his head. Fluttershy grew a big smile that seamed to screamed joy. She then optioned a look of deep thought. putting her hood on her lip. Thinking it over, she didn't really know much about him other than the fact that he's a colt...'colt... colt... colt... OH! That's perfect!' Getting a look of excitement on her face Fluttershy's voice raised a little. "How about I call you Colt!" Colt's eyes were opened in surprise. Never in a thousand years would he had thought that this pony would guess his name correctly. ' And here I thought I was gonna be named something lame like fluffy, or Mr.'Cuddles'. Colt chuckled in his head. He then nodded his head yes to answer Fluttershy. "perfect! Now what do you say to leaving this place." She said. Colt only nodded as he fallowed the yellow pony. She looked very happy. Like nothing in the world would destroy her happiness. As the two started walking away from there makeshift camp. A lone figure could be seen walking out of some bushes nearest the camp. Walking closer to the fire pit, It sniffed the area. Growling slightly the figure turned its head and growled. Two more figures came out of the bushes. They were both smaller than the first figure to come out. They too did what the first figure did. Growling lowly the first figure turned it's head into the direction that Colt and Fluttershy took. Barking lowly all three figures walked into the bushes. ~2 hours before Fluttershy was attacked~ Twilight Sparkle, hero of Equestrian, Bearer of the Element of Magic, and Sole librarian of Ponyville was walking down to The home of one of her best friends, Fluttershy. She had wanted to invite Fluttershy Over for a slumber party tonight. But as she reached her home, She noticed how quiet it is. Normally it was always quiet, but not like this. There weren't that many animals playing outside. Walking up to her friends home, She noticed a paper pinned to door. It read: Dear Friends I have gone into the Everfree Forest to look for something. Will be back within the Day. "Aww, and I wanted to ask her over for a slumber party... well maybe tomorrow." She said to no one in particular. Turning around Twilight left to go home. She would be back Tomorrow. Determined to ask her over. ~The next Day, Afternoon~ Twilight walked to Fluttershy's home. With a determined look on her face. Today she would ask her shyest, and kindest friend to come over for a sleep over. Normally Fluttershy would decline the offer. As anything with the word 'Party' in it Usually meant it would be like a party. Well in her views. Twilight walked up to Fluttershy's home and noticed that the paper was still attached to the door. Frowning, she looked around the outside of the home. There was nopony, or animal around. Growing worried she knocked on the door, and waited for a reply. Nothing. She knocked again. Nothing. Fear started to work its way into her, as she frantically Knocked on the door. Eventually she opened it her self. walking in she noticed the animals were gone. Well most of them. Angel Bunny was still there sitting on the couch. When Angel saw Twilight he jumped off his couch and raced towards her. Jumping, and squeaking frantically. "Angel! Where's Fluttershy! Have you seen her!" she asked. Getting a shake from Angel's head, he then pointed to the note on the door. "Fluttershy hasn't come back from the Forest yet? OH no! I've got to get the girls!" She yelled as she teleported away. Leaving a worried Angel Bunny to pace the floor back and forth. ~10 minutes later~ Twilight gathered all of her closest friends PinkiePie, RainbowDash, AppleJack, and Rarity to the entrance of the Everfree Forest. They all had a pack filled with different items. "Alright Girls, our friend Fluttershy went into the forest yesterday and hasn't come back yet. It's our jobs as the Elements of Harmony to find our missing Element, and Best friend. Now, are you ready to go find Fluttershy!" 'Yeah' was yelled by all the ponies. "Alrighty then, Lets get going!" All five ponies started to run into the forest "Flutershy! We're coming to save you!" Yelled Pinkie pie. "Oh, umm that's not really necessary anymore. But thanks for the offer." Said a soft voice to there Left side. Hearing this, the girls turned around to see Fluttershy walking out of some bushes. "Fluttershy!" exclaimed the girls. As they all raced towards her. "Thank goodness we found you dear. We thought something horrible happened to you." Commented Rarity, as she hugged her friend. "Oh, I'm sorry for scaring you girls." "Sal' right sugercube, We're just glad your safe." said AppleJack in a southern accent. "What were you looking for in the Everfree Fluttershy?" Asked Twilight. "OH, well I was looking for a... new creature that Angel Bunny said was in there." Upon hearing this bit of news Twilight's face lit up. "A new species of animal! Did you find it? Are there a lot of them? What do they look like, are they friendly?" At the last question Fluttershy seemed to grew a sorrowful look. Noticing this, the girls looked at each other. Rarity spoke up first "Is everything alright Fluttershy?" She asked Looking down Fluttershy was hesitant on telling her friends what she experienced. Noticing this PinkiePie walked up to her. "It's ok Fluttershy, we're here for you." She said with a smile on her face. Looking at Pinkie's warm smile she felt better. She then began to tell her story. "Well... yesterday evening Angel Bunny had run up to me..."