//------------------------------// // Chapter 7.5: Sweet Dreams? // Story: Colts Meet Crusaders // by Dusk_Shine6995 //------------------------------// Chapter 7.5: Sweet Dreams? (Quick note I have writers block and this came to my mind) Dusk was sitting on the school sign. Not because he was The Outcast, not because he wanted to look cool, and not even just because he could. He sat up there because it was his favourite place to think. He let a leg hang down and swing as he thought. On any normal day he would be thinking about what he would be doing his best friends, Rumble and Elusive, after school. However, this wasn’t the case this morning. He couldn’t get that short, messy purple haired, tan girl off of his mind. That hyper little firecracker crashed into his life while he and his friends were running for Phys. Ed. The memory ran through his mind like clockwork. =^.^= A week ago in Physical Education they were told to run the mile. Rumble, Elusive, and Dusk were debating about trying, or just walking while they were changing into their running gear. As they walked out of the locker room and to the track field they saw three new girls in the class. Just as they were about to ask who they were, Mrs. Spitfire blew her whistle. “Alright everyone, I would like to introduce our three new classmates,” Spitfire began, “Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo.” They all stepped forward when their names called. The first girl, Applebloom, had a pink bow in her red hair. The bow seemed to fit her for some reason. She was obviously a farm girl. She had a dark tan with very obvious tan lines on her shoulders. She must have worn a T-shirt a lot for her tank top to reveal a tan line that predominant. Her eyes were literally shining with pride. She wore a big grin and waved at everyone after having been introduced. Rumble couldn’t keep his eyes off of her. His friends noticed and silently made fun of him. He punched them in their shoulders and looked away. The next girl could be simply placed as cute. Her two tone, cotton candy pink and magenta purple, hair seemed to accent her only lightly tanned face. She had long, thin, and pale arms. Her short shorts and tank top showed that she either didn’t tan much or she had little shame when she did. Her emerald eyes revealed a spark within her, as if she was ready to prove herself at a moments notice. She didn’t look like the type of person who did much physical activity. However, Elusive noticed her knees were a little scraped. He leaned over and whispered to Rumble and Dusk. “She may not look like much but I bet she can kick some ass,” Elusive said. Dusk raised an eyebrow at the tall, skinny, pale boy. He then noticed the scrapes on Sweetie Belle’s knees as well and thought better of challenging Elusive’s statement. When the third girl stepped up Dusk had to bite back a chuckle. She looked like she tried to hard to be awesome. Her messy, medium length, purple hair showed she spent little time tending to it. She had a medium-dark tan. Her arms and legs weren’t very big but they were defined. That had shown she was an athlete, a good one at that. Her purple eyes had a fire within them. It showed that she was ready to go, any time, any place, if it’s a competition, she’s there. Dusk was snapped out of his examinations at the voice of their teacher. “They transferred from British Literature, make them feel welcome, don’t bully, blah blah you know the speech,” Spitfire informed. Dusk smiled, this is why Spitfire was his favourite teacher. Spitfire then blew her whistle again and shouted in a gruff voice, “Alright ya pansies line up.” Everyone lined up at the starting line and prepared to run. Dusk was next to this Scootaloo girl. She smirked at him challengingly. “Think you’re hot stuff do you?” Dusk challenged. Scootaloo’s eyes lit with anger and excitement. “Want to make a bet on who wins?” Scootaloo retorted. “On your marks,” Spitfire said. Dusk smirked back at her. “Loser owes the other lunch,” Dusk offered. She stuck her hand out and shook his hand. “Deal,” She said. “Get set,” Spitfire continued. Scootaloo and Dusk glared at each other for one more moment then looked ahead. Spitfire blew her whistle to signal go. Dusk and Scootaloo charged off at top speed. After the first two laps, they had already lapped everyone at least once. Dusk started slowing down which filled Scootaloo with energy. Scootaloo kept on sprinting. They were on the last turn of the last lap when suddenly Dusk dashed ahead. Scootaloo felt a cold chill run down her back. She was going to lose. Scootaloo turned on her after burners and closed the distance just in time to tie the race. They hunched over with their hands on their knees trying to catch their breath. Scootaloo went to stand up straight but did it too quickly. It caused her to have a feeling of vertigo shoot through her body. Her legs turned to jelly and she began falling. She braced herself mentally for the pain. However, before she hit the ground, two arms wrapped around her. She looked up and saw the boy she was racing holding her up. He lifted her to her feet and asked, “Are you alright?” Scootaloo nodded with a blush. She then shoved him away and looked at the ground. “I’m fine,” She growled at him. Before Dusk could bring up the bet Spitfire walked up. “Impressive you two, four minute twelve seconds, that’s a new school record,” Spitfire complimented. She walked up to Dusk and patted his shoulder before asking, “Are you sure you don’t want to go out for track?” Dusk laughed and shook his head. “You know I can’t Mrs. Spitfire,” Dusk answered. Spitfire grunted and nodded. “Yeah I know… what about you Scootaloo?” Spitfire asked. Unbenounced to Spitfire, Scootaloo’s eyes had lit up. “W-Wait, Spitfire? As in personal trainer for Rainbow Dash the fastest runner in the history of ever!?” Scootaloo almost screamed. Spitfire practically glowed with pride. “You bet your rear end I am,” She said with a grin. Scootaloo let out a fangirl scream. She then covered her mouth and blushed. “U-Um… That’s cool, so how is Dash doing?” Scootaloo let out shyly so as not to embarrass herself again. Spitfire smiled and opened her mouth to answer. Spitfire suddenly yelled at the top of her lungs, “DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT STOPPING TRUESHOT. YOU’VE BEEN LAPPED TWICE SO DON’T YOU DARE THINK YOU’RE DONE.” Trueshot let out a growl and glared at Dusk and Scootaloo. Dusk grinned back at the angry Football player and waved. Scootaloo raised a brow at Dusk. ‘He’s either crazy or cocky,’ Scootaloo thought to herself. “Anyway,” Spitfire began again, “Dash is currently on hiatus, so she won’t be training with me for a few months.” Scootaloo opened her mouth to continue asking questions before Dusk interjected, “Before we continue on with Rainbow Dash, Spitfire asked you a question Scootaloo.” Scootaloo glared at him and held up a hand to punch him. Spitfire smiled because it reminded her of what she would have done. ‘Just like me and Soarin,’ she thought. She snapped to reality to see Dusk take the punch with a grin. “Yeah Scootaloo, do you want to join the track team this spring?” Spitfire asked before Scootaloo could punch Dusk again. She swung anyway. Dusk dodged and smiled. Scootaloo turned to Spitfire with a grin. “Have a chance to run with the trainer of the greatest olympic runner in history? OF COURSE I WILL!” Scootaloo answered. Dusk rolled his eyes and looked over to see Rumble and Elusive just finish. He grinned because he saw that the other two girls that joined with Scootaloo were already waiting. Dusk walked up with a smirk and smacked his friends on the back of the head. “Come on guys, you’re making us look bad,” He chided. Elusive flipped him off. All of a sudden an orange and purple blur passed Elusive’s eyes. That blur jumped onto Dusk’s back and tried to take him down. Dusk maintained his balance and curls his arms under Scootaloo’s legs to hold her up. “So what are you buying me for lunch slow poke?” Scootaloo boasted. “Slow poke my ass, I beat you fair and square,” Dusk retorted. Scootaloo wrapped her arm around his neck, her elbow just under his chin. “Don’t tempt me to knock your ass out!” Scootaloo warned. Dusk grinned back at her and lean backwards slowly. “Go ahead but you’ll be falling from six feet up with one hundred eighty some pounds coming down on top of you,” He countered. Scootaloo’s eyes widened then she pouted and hid her face in Dusk’s shoulder. ‘Cuteness… too much… ack,’ Dusk thought to himself. “Fine I won’t knock you out but you still didn’t beat me,” Scootaloo mumbled into his shoulder. Dusk couldn’t hold back his grin. He looked back at her and said, “I know, in fact before Spitfire interrupted me, I was going to make you an offer.” Scootaloo tilted her head a little, which caused Dusk’s heart to nearly attack. He smiled and answered her silent question, “Since it was a tie, how about we buy the other lunch?” Scootaloo thought about it for a moment. She gave him a hug subconsciously and jumped off of him. “Deal, I’ll be having lobster bisque,” She said with a wave. Dusk couldn’t help but notice the small sway in her hips. He tried to cover up his staring but it was too late. “Dude, you’re so whipped,” Elusive jested. Dusk would normally punch his friend but he was grinning wide because he had a date with that cute purple haired girl. Applebloom and Sweetie Belle walked up to him with looks of shock on their face. “Ah’m impressed, Scoots ain’t one to warm up to boys that easily,” Applebloom said. “Yeah, normally she’d kick you in the nuts and walk off,” Sweetie Belle informed. Dusk smirked and tossed a glance at the girl, whom was barely still in sight. Sweetie Belle smacked the back of his head and glared at him. “If you hurt her, I will kill you,” She warned. Dusk glared right back at her but let his face soften. “I wouldn’t dare,” He said softly. Sweetie Belle’s face lightened as well. She smiled and flicked his forehead. “Cheer up I was only kidding,” She said with a smile. Rumble smacked the back of Dusk’s head. “Sometimes you’re too serious dude,” He chided. Dusk growled and tackled his friends. They chased each other to the locker rooms when suddenly something clicked in Dusk’s mind. “Wait a minute did she say lobster bisque!?” He yelled. =^.^= Dusk chuckled as he remembered his delayed reaction. He grinned as he remembered the date as well. The date went off without a hitch and the pair was laughing the whole time. Before he had a chance to reminisce further a voice pierced his ears. “Dusk, get down here!” Rumble yelled. Dusk looked down to see Sweetie Belle, Rumble, Applebloom, and Elusive standing there. Dusk flipped off the sign and landed with a wobble. He regained his balance and asked, “Why the hell am I wearing this again? Also where’s Scoots?” Dusk was wearing a spiffy, poofy, and striped shirt with khaki pants. He almost looked like he was going to a fancy restaurant. Sweetie Belle and Applebloom giggled girlishly. “What’s with them?” Dusk asked. Rather than get an answer Rumble and Elusive chuckled as well. “Ok seriously what the hell is going on, why did you ask me to dress like this?” Before they even had a chance to answer, Dusk hear footsteps. His curiosity made him turn and look. His jaw almost dropped at what he saw. Scootaloo was walking towards them blushing. She was wearing a frilly purple short skirt, an orange t-shirt with little frills on the arms and waistband, and most notably her normally messy purple hair was combed straight with small curls at the bottom. She walked up to Dusk, her blush intensifying with each step closer to him. “S-Stop staring…” Scootaloo said shyly. She looked away as her blush glowed all the brighter. Dusk smiled and poked her side, causing her to giggle. “But you look so adorable,” He practically sang. Scootaloo punched his chest. Dusk laughed it off and continued to poke her sides. She tried to get away but he wrapped an arm around her and tickled the daylights out of her. Rumble, Applebloom, Elusive, and Sweetie Belle laughed at the two. Dusk finally let Scootaloo go. She kicked his shin and looked away as she tried to catch her breath. Dusk could only grin at the girl. Suddenly obnoxious laughter filled the groups ears. They turned to see Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon walking towards them. “Haha, looky here Silver Spoon, Scootaloo almost looks cute,” Diamond said. “Hahaha, you’re right Diamond, do you think her daddy gave her extra time on the D last night, so she’s in a good mood?” Silver insulted. Scootaloo turned around, with rage filled eyes, and walked towards them to pound their skulls in. She stopped however when she heard a boys laughter. She turned to see Dusk laughing so hard he could barely breathe. Scootaloo’s eyes welled with tears. “Hmmm, Dusk is joining our side, I like it, he look kinda cute today too,” Diamond complimented. Scootaloo was about to turn and run away crying when she felt an arm reach around her shoulders. She looked up at Dusk. She was about to pull away when he spoke. “Oh, I’m not joining your side, I just find it funny that you’re acting like you’re talking to a mirror,” He said. Silver Spoon growled, “And what’s that supposed to mean!?” Dusk smirked and answered, “Silver, we all know how you got your father to buy you that dress.” He made a hand job motion while chuckling. Silver stamped her foot and huffed. “Don’t you speak to her like that you little poor prick!” Diamond screamed. Dusk grinned and retorted, “Oh Diamond, I left you out? Well we all know where you got that car from, and those white ‘highlights’ too.” Diamond walked up to Dusk and slapped him hard on the face. Dusk rubbed his face and readjusted his jaw. As soon as he looked forward again, Silver Spoon slapped him hard in the face. He rubbed his face again and yelled out, “Wow, you guys must be getting busier, you slap much harder than last month!” He heard two grunts. He smiled and turned to the girl under his arm. Scootaloo was looking down, Dusk couldn’t see her eyes. “Scoots, you ok?” He asked. Suddenly she grabbed his hand and ran into the school. Dusk gasped and followed as best he could. He tried to wiggle free but her grasp was too strong. Then they rounded dark corner. Dusk rounded the corner, just barely, and was the slammed against the lockers. Scootaloo wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips. She wasn’t tall enough though, so she had to stand on her tip toes. Even then it was a stretch so she tried something she saw in a sappy movie once. She lifted one leg up and leaned on Dusk. That did the trick as she made purchase square against his lips. Dusk’s eyes widened when Scootaloo finally made contact. His eyes slowly closed and his arms took on a mind of their own. His arms wrapped around her waist and picked her up just enough for her feet to leave the ground. They stayed like that for a few minutes until they drew back for a breath. Dusk leaned in for another kiss but was met with Scootaloo’s hand slapping him. “Ow, what was that for?” Dusk grumbled as he rubbed his cheek. “Don’t you scare me like that, I thought you’d turned into another zombie for Tiara’s money,” Scootaloo said as she laid her head against his shoulder. He smiled and ran a hand through her hair. “I’d never fall for that whore,” He said with a smile. Scootaloo snuggled her head into the crook of his neck. Dusk smiled and patted her back. He looked up with a grin. He then saw a flying sandwich. ‘Wait a minute… flying sandwich?’ He thought to himself. ‘Yep, that’s a flying sandwich, I’m dreaming,” His thought continued. He blinked three times fast because he had heard some that if you do you wake up. It didn’t work. He pinched himself that didn’t work either. He thought for a moment. Then a bucket of water appeared and splashed him in the face. =^.^= Dusk’s eyes shot open. He was about to sit up but felt a weight on his chest. He looked down to see Scootaloo. He smiled at the orange filly. She had at some point unfurled her wings and blanketed them with her wings. Dusk looked around the room and saw his friends snuggled together in a deep sleep. He saw Elusive and Sweetie Belle and glared playfully, even though they couldn’t see it. ‘That’s the last time I eat Sweetie Belle’s cooking,’ he thought with a smile. He looked back at Scootaloo and kissed her head. She made a cute ‘merp’ noise. He laid his head back again and closed his eyes. “Sleep tight Scoots,” He said before falling back to sleep.