//------------------------------// // On The Road // Story: falling for scratch // by technicscratch //------------------------------// Chapter 8 *sigh* "Where to begin?" Well how about I explain why I've been on the road with a couple of groupies for the past month. It all started after I left the library. Twi prepared everything I would need: Map, water, allowance, and many a packed lunch. All of which have been exhausted with the exception of the crumpled map in my back pocket. Anyway's, I set out south t'words Manehatten once more. I didn't stay long, just long enough to meet up with rose, and her two friends. Needless to say, they make half decent companions. I had made record time to Manehatten, clocking in at just over 4 days on foot. After that I just kept going. Now, if you must know, the first 3 nights with sky were incredibly awkward, Mainly because of how cold it was because all we had was a small tent and 2 blankets, we had to learn to share body heat. Rose would giggle, and always make smart remarks like. "What's the matter, scared of a little' ol mare like me? Or "Don't worry I won't tell Scratch." All in all, I became accustom to the idea, and as a result we have practically become family. We would constantly tell tales of adventure, or just funny stories or experiences. However, when all else failed. I had my endless stream of tales from earth. Oh, and I would also always have my guitar with me. This way of life would get us as far as sunset village, which is where we find ourself's at this very moment. Hot on Trixies trail. "Play us one of your songs Dave." "Ya, come on......" I looked down to see three bright eyed mares looking up at me. "Cmon, you've heard everything." "play us that one YOU wrote, you know, the love one." Ribbon requested. "Oh, you guys know I haven't played that for anypony yet." "You played it for me." Sky batted her eyes at me, her friends giggled. "You were eaves dropping" "Maybe so, but still I was the only mare to hear it to this day." "Oooooooh, romantic" Her friends chimed I was about to tell her off when I decided I would try, and take it further. "Ya, I suppose it was" I agree'd wrapping my arm around her, and getting down to her level. "especially from a "dreamy human" such as myself." She went a little red, but got over it, and nuzzled my cheek. "yes, very dreamy" She replied "Ok, that's enough." I pulled away, snapping her out of her trance. "Whoa, I think we're finally here" "What's Trixies carriage?" Sky said in awe "That's a pretty big carriage" "It's certainly a lot larger then I imagined" Essence added "No point in just sitting here and gawking at it, would you three stay here while I take care of it?" "Ya, all right, just be careful." I walked over to the door, and knocked 3 times. I closed my eye's and expected the worse. "*sniff* Who is it? Trixie is *sniffle* busy!" "T-Trixie? A-are you ok?" I asked, she sounded horrible. "Who is it?" "Uhhhhh- your, special somepony......" The door opened, and I saw one destroyed looking Trixie. Her eye's were red, probably from pawing at them. Her mane was dishevelled, and I could see a pile of tissues behind her on the table. "What do you want *sniff* now?" "What do I want? After what YOU did!?! Gee I don't know!" "Just leave me alone! I'm not supposed to speak with you." "Not supposed.....?" I pushed my way past her, and entered her carriage. I saw that next to the tissue's was a small pile of unfinished letters. Dear David What I did was wrong, but I can't tell you why I did it David, what I did wasn't my fault David please except my dearest ap.... And so on. however I realised that there was a finished note at the bottom. Canterlot Royalty I will accept your request princess, I don't really feel as I have a choice, just as long as I don't have to collaborate with the others. I don't know why your doing this, but who am I to question Canterlot Royalty? Trixie "Oh my god Trixie" "D-David, I'm so sorry" I turned to see her watery eye's. "Who sent you?" "I can't say, however your series of events was not natural. *sniff* I'm, *sniff* so, sorry David. *sob* I didn't realise how strong your love for her is!" She hung her head. "no Trixie" I started, putting my hand under her chin. "It wasn't your fault." I raised her eyes to mine. "But, I need you to come with me now." "*sniffle" Ok, What do you need me for?" "We're going to see Scratch." No longer am I David, but now a mighty Manticore. Nothing will get in my way.