He couldn't get what Opalescence said out of his mind, and he couldn't actually believe it either. But then why did he say those things if he didn't believe the cat? It felt like what he said came from his heart, and not just the heat of the moment. Though, as horrible as he felt he knew it had to be said.
Finally coming to a stop he looked around to find that he was in a familiar looking area, but he couldn't exactly place where he was at in town. That was until he finally got a whiff of the hundreds of apple trees that made up the Apple Family farm. He took in a deep breath, and walked towards the pond.
For whatever reason, he felt so relaxed and comfortable here, though he just put that off as when Winonna took him here and made him actually have fun. Taking a drink from the pond he laid down and looked at his reflection, going into deep thought. After all, if he needed to think things over this seemed like the best place.
"Why am I saying all of these things? I never actually thought of them until recently, and what is up with me and Winonna?" He asked out loud after a few seconds went by.
<To be honest, it's probably honestly how you really feel. I mean, didn't you and Ms. Twilight already talk about this?> He looked up to see Owlowiscious in a nearby tree.
"We did talk about it, and that's why I wanted to think about it before I told everypony else how I feel. You know, to make sure it really is how I feel and it's not just my sudden appearance." He admitted.
<Hmm, well honestly I do think it's how you really feel. Because I get the feeling like the reason why you regret what you said is because it was from the heart, and it's usually things said from the heart that can hurt others and yourself the most.> Owlowiscious said.
"Hmmph, if you're so wise then what should I do?" He asked.
<Go back, say what you have to say and also make sure they know you do care about them. If they care about you then they'll understand completely, and also say sorry. Of course if they feel the guilt, then they'll most likely tell you that you have nothing to be sorry for and will be the ones to apologize.> Owlowiscious replied.
"I just don't see the point in hurting others just to get a point across." He mumbled.
<I'm afraid that's how life is sometimes, even in a peaceful place like Ponyville. If you can call it peaceful after the year this town has had,> Owlowiscious said.
"You might be right, but why does it have to hurt so much to just say this stuff?" He asked.
<Otherwise it might not get the point through, because of the raw emotion.> Owlowiscious answered. <Anyways, when you're ready head back to the library. Also, Winona says she wants to talk about what happened, whatever happened.>
As the owl flew away, he couldn't help but shake his head and feeling a little guilt about how he just up and left Winona. But that could wait until later, because he still needed some time to calm down. Though he did wonder what Twilight was going to say when he tells her what happened with him and Rarity, even though that is technically what she wanted to happen.
After taking a moment, he realized how late it was and also how exhausted he actually was. Looking up at the clear sky, he honestly couldn't help but remember what he thought when he looked at Winona that night. Though he still didn't know why he still thinks that, or why it felt right when she kissed him, even if she didn't know that's how he kissed others.
Managing to convince himself that it was actually nothing, he started to walk back towards town. Though it wasn't long before he realized that he was lost, and he only came here on instinct as the pond was a place he realized he kept thinking about while running. But luckily he ran into a friendly Beaver that gave him directions.
He managed to finally make his way out of the orchard using the directions, which was actually pretty accurate. Though he wished he could come out closer to a road, and not close to the Everfree Forest. Just looking at the thick woods made him shutter a little at the cold feeling, which mixed with the feeling of being watched.
But he at least knew where he was and could easily find his way towards the road, and then make his way home. As soon as he got away from the Everfree the better, and get rid of these feelings. Though as he started to walk away, he jumped at what sounded like a twig breaking.
"I'm hoping that was either nothing, or another friendly Beaver." He said, and that remind him of what the other Beaver said before he left, to make sure he avoids one who calls himself Justin.
He didn't know why, but just a thought of a Beaver named Justin just made him laugh at little. But he quickly got back to making his way to the road, though he once again froze when he smelt something in the air. The smell was still a little distant, but he recognized it immediately.
"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" He said as he began to once again run, though this time out of panic and fear at what might be following him.
Though his fear was only confirmed when he heard the snarling and growling behind him and that only made him run faster. He felt the land beneath his feet change, and instantly he changed directions. Looking behind him, he saw the Timberwolves having trouble with the sudden switch.
"Please, help!" He called out seeing the edge of the town come closer. "Ahh!"
Suddenly he felt something rake against his back left leg, flinging him to the side a good distance's. After landing, he could feel the air leave his lungs and his vision getting blurry, he also started to feel something warm and wet go down his leg. It wasn't too long before he was surrounded by five Timberwolves.
"P-please... h-help...." he whimpered.