//------------------------------// // Screw Culvers! // Story: The Costume 3: A New Life // by Vinyl-ScratchDJ17 //------------------------------// "Within a month, she never took the time to learn to fly...," you may ask, but now it's been six. What human in their right mind isn't going to try and fly during the time span of half a year, hmm? It was a silent flight to Panda, but it only took like two minutes to get there. I know I said I didn't want people to see me, but when Derik poured his heart out to me, it made me too happy to care. I'm sure people know I exist, since I was on tv, but I assume nobody believed I was actually a bipedal talking cartoon character! Besides, it's Orange chicken from Panda Express!! That stuff is to die for, so I don't care right know if I'm seen. Heh. I kinda feel like superman or something by trying to keep my 'secret identity' from others. IIII HAAAAVVVEEE THE POOWWEERRRRR!! Wait...that's He-Man! Plus he didn't keep his identity a secret, either. I mentally facepalmed as I came to land in the parking lot. There were only a few cars parked at the front, so they probably aren't getting any business right now. But then again....Culvers is right across the street, and they are packed! Silly people! Why you no want orange chicken?? Anyway, Derik and I headed into the small fast food restaurant, putting my hood up, my stomach begging for some pancakes, err I mean chicken! Damn you Culvers, I damn thee to burn in the fiery depths of your mom!! Heh, bad joke. Inside, all you can smell is the making of the world's tastiest Chinese food to be offered here in America. And the people who work here aren't even from China! The orange painted walls, and brightly colored decorations, and friendly workers...how does Culvers steal their business!? I hate Culvers now... "Hi, how can we help you?" The lady at the counter asked, giving a smile with her pink lips, rosey cheeks, and over use of mascara! She didn't even seem to notice the rainbow colored highlight in the place! Put two and two together, the only rainbow colored thing here is me! "Can we get two bowls of Orange chicken with rice?" Derik asked politely. "And four crab rangoons." "Oh, of course! They're just about to finish a fresh batch of Orange chicken in the kitchen!" She said happily, tilting her head with that fake smile. "Thats a pretty costume you've got on!" She looked at me, pointing the fork in her hand in my direction. As a respond I only nodded. "So, you guys can sit where you'd like and we'll have your order out for you shortly." "Thanks, mam!" Said Derik. "So, booth or table, my pretty?" "Booth!" "Alrighty then." He took my hand in his and he led me to a booth by the front door. We sat on opposite sides, holding our hands together. He smiled at me and I smiled back. Never have I had such feelings towards another guy, but my 'girl instincts' made that happen, plus I as a person in my own mind having fallen in love with him. He treats me as if I were just an ordinary person as if me being the pony I am doesn't exist, and he sees me as human. To be honest, I don't know what I'd be doing if I hadn't met him. I'd probably still be depressed, hiding myself in my room. Instead, I found this amazing person who opened his heart up to me, and even though I was against it at first, I took a chance and rolled the dice. I rolled a seven. "What are you thinking about, Rainbow?" Derik asked, snapping me back to the reality I eventually accepted that was my life, that I'm somewhat proud to have. He smiled a little wider, his eyes piercing me like a dagger. "How much I love you." I blushed, which I hope he didn't notice. "I love you too, Rainbow." He began to slowly lean forward, moving his right hand to my cheek. I knew what he was doing and I leaned forward as well as our lips met, locking with eachother in a loving embrace. I closed my eyes, wrapping my arms around him from across the table, tilting my head to the right. All I could feel was heaven as we kissed, blushing madly at the same time. He held me closer, so I was practically standing to reach him, but this feeling was too amazing to care. Every second I enjoyed, but alas, all good things come to an end as we seperated around the fitfth second. We sat back down in our rightful seats, holding our hands together again. "Rainbow, can I ask you something?" "Yeah, of course!" "You know how guys always screw up in some way in their relationship?" "Yeah, considering I used to be a guy..." "Well, if I ever do screw something up, please know it's not because I don't love you. I'm not sure what would lead me to do something to hurt you, but if by some off hand chance, know that I love you very much!" He blushed, tightening his grip on my hands. "I know. I don't think I could ever break up with you. I don't know if I could ever find somebody else like you who will see me as another regular person, and treat me as such. I need you in my life, Derik. I want you in my life...I don't wanna ever see the day we go our seperate ways." I smiled at him, holding his hands tighter as well. "Same here." We continued to stare for another moment, which eventually turned into making funny faces at each other out of boredom as we waited for our pancakes. Maybe a side of SMAW, so I can blow Culvers and its pancakes to smithereens, because I meant chicken. About a minute later, another lady, a skinny brunette, also with too much makeup came to deliver our food. "Here you are, enjoy your meal!" She gave us a smile as she placed out bowls of Orange Chicken in front of us along with a small plate of crab rangoons. All I could smell was the over usage of lavender purfume, as if she hadn't showered in ages, and used it as a lazy way to smell decent. Before leaving, she gave a wink to Derik, and a look of disgust at me. WELL SCREW YOU TOO BIOTCH!! And where is my friggin SMAW!? I couldn't help but giggle at myself for that. "Whats so funny, Rainbow?" "Oh, nothing. I'm just being silly." I giggled again, blushing slightly. "Now lets eat!" I declared, taking my fork in... "Derik?" "Yeah, hun?" "She forgot our forks." I continued to grab at the air where it should be, but there's a total lack of black plastic fork here! "Why is it a problem? Ponies don't use forks." He chuckled, using his fingers to pop a piece of rice covered chicken in his mouth. "Mmm...yummy! You know, they really need to make a spicy version of these!" "Ugh, fuck you. And yes, they do need to make that. Can you just ask the lady for some forks?" I pleaded, getting impatient to shove my pa- chicken into my mouth. "Sure thing." He got up from the booth, and began his ten foot walk to the front counter. "Wait!" "Yeesss?" He asked maliciously, turning to face me with wide eyes. "Come hereeeee!!" Begging, I held my arms out to him, which he accepted, walking back over, taking me in his arms. Held me for a second before going back to the counter. "Oh, and ask for the sweet and sour sauce!" I shouted out to him, which he answered with a nod. I watched as he conversed to the lady from when we walked in. I heard her say sorry as she handed him the forks and sauce. Switching my attention to my food, I had to fight the urge to just grab it all and just eat it all in one bite, thanks to the steamy goodness that rose out of the bowl, sailing into my nostrils. But then again, I don't wanna get the fur on my fingers all sticky. It's very short and thin, but it's still there. Also just grabbing the bowl and tipping it would make it all fall in one heap, making a big mess. A crab rangoon will have to suffice, so I took one of the four, and was about to place it on my tongue, when one of the bus boys came by. He stared at me from like six feet high, with short curled, blonde hair. I stared back, holding the rangoon inches from my open mouth. His eyes went wide, and he uttered something so quietly even I couldn't hear it. I set the rangoon down on the plate, and closed my mouth. "Rainbow Dash..." He said, his hands shaking, making the dishes in his bucket begin to rattle slightly. This moment was becoming very awkward, very fast, so to end it, I simply gave him a single 'hello and goodbye' wave of my hand. He began to walk away as Derik came back, although he only got a few steps before fainting. The dirty dishes spilled out of his bucket, smashing on impact with the floor as his body landed with a thud. Derik saw, then looked at me. "So, I think we should take these to gooo..." He said awkwardly. "Yeah...he saw me. He must be a brony, since he knew who I am, well...more like who I turned into." I said with a nod of agreement. I then got up with my bowl of chicken in hand. "I'll just pay them and we can leave. You go wait outside." He handed me the forks and sweet sauce nd made his way back to the unoccupied counter since most of the workers had swarmed around the unconscious dude, making sure he's okay. I shrugged and went out the front door to wait for derik as I was able to finally- "CAW!!" Smash!! Well, I was about to enjoy my chicken, but now its all over the sidewalk. My fists balled up by themselves as I watched the crow fly off with a piece of Orange Chicken in its talons. "Woah, what happened here?!" Said Derik as he stood by me. My breathing was heavy as I pointed a finger at the crow circling over head. "Oh..." "Wait here." With a good thrust of my wings, I took off after the beast. He tried to run, but I'm sure crows can't break the sound barrier. I haven't yet but, being Rainbow Dash, I'm pretty dang fast. But the crow was much more agile, and smaller. His best bet is to dive into a tee, and frankly, there's a lot of those around! He kept making twists and turns I had no hope of doing, where I had to come to a stop, turn around, and catch up again. Good thing is he stayed generally over Panda Express, so I didn't have to Chase him around town. After a minute or two, I got an idea. At a certain range, he banked off into to a random direction, so, if I were to stay under that borderline, then give a powerful thrust from that spot I might be able to get him! So after he banked again, he flew straight. Carefully, I flew faster towards him. He began to swerve as I got closer. I stretched my wings as far as they would allow. I flapped as hard as I could, rocketing forward, I was now above the bird. "You're mine!" I yelled as I brought my hands down on it, closing them over its wings. "I won, now I get my prize!" I moved a hand up to its neck, while I reached the other for the chicken in its talons. He flapped and cawed, but it was usless. Being a pony, I'm much more stronger as I held it still. And with two fingers, I pried my chicken from it. "Thank you for your cooperation!" I let it go and it flew off in a hurry. I gave a heavy sigh, and popped the chicken into my mouth, savoring its flavor. "Oh, God this is so gewd!" I smiled in my victory as I landed back down, where a crowd had developed. shit