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// Canerlot 
// Story: Equality 
// by VelvetNight 
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Silver’s hooves clacked frantically against the laminated train station floor. “C’mooon, when’s the train coming?” Silver whined. 
“It’ll be here soon, chill out.” His friend Cobalt, a dark blue unicorn with a light blue mane, said as he looked up from his newspaper. “You’re always too paranoid, you gotta calm down a little” 
Silver stomped his right hoof on the ground. “I am not paranoid! I haven’t seen Trinket in months! I miss her!” 
His bat pony wings fluttered as he glared at Cobalt.  Silver’s ears twitched as he heard a train whistle. “It’s here! Finally!” He squeaked and happily jumped up and down. Cobalt rolled his eyes. Silver’s smile widened as the train halted. The doors opened and Silver watched as many different ponies and griffons poured out of the train. His smile soon turned into a frown when the doors closed and the train left. 
“W-What? Where is she?!” Silver’s eyes darted around as he scanned for Trinket, but she was nowhere to be found.
Cobalt and Silver returned to Silver’s flat. “What if she’s lost? What if she got kidnapped?” Silver Shivered. “W-What if she… Died?” 
Cobalt put his hoof on Silver’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, she can take care of herself.” 
Silver sighed. “You’re right… But… I need to go look for her dammit!” 
Cobalt scoffed. “Well, good luck, because I’m not coming with ya bud, I’ve got a shop to run.” 
Silver frowned. “Well, I’m sure I can manage.” Silver got up and trot to the door. 
“Wait… You’re not going now, are you?” Silver nodded. “You’re crazy man… But, I can’t stop you. Good luck.” 
Silver smiled. “Thanks Cobalt” He waved as he set off to start his journey.

Silver adjusted his saddlebags as he followed the train tracks. He stretched his wings as he groaned. “Man, I need to get out more, I’m too tense…”  Silver fluttered his wings. “It’s been one hour, and I still haven’t made it to Canterlot… How much longer…?” 
His legs grew tired as he kept going. “Almost there… I’ll probably stay there overnight…” He smiled as Canterlot came in to view. “Ah, Finally!” He happily trot through the city, looking for an inn.  He passed the Shady Trough, and noted the location. “Seems like a nice bar, I’ll have to keep track of it…” He shook his head. “Ah, I’m getting distracted… Now, back to finding a place to stay…”  Silver wasn’t looking when he accidentally bumped into someone. 
“O-Oh, sorry ma’am” The pony said. 
Silver gave the pony an angry look “I am not a mare!”
The stallion rubbed his head. “A-Ah, sorry… You kinda look like one” 
Silver sighed. “It’s okay, I’m just getting tired of ponies mistaking me for a mare.” 
The stallion shrugged. “Uhm, I guess I should make it up to you… Would you like to go out for lunch?” 
Silver smiled. “Sure, I don’t see why not!”
The stallion smiled and raised a hoof to Silver. “The name’s Bubblewrap, but you can call me Bubble.”
Silver happily shook Bubble’s hoof. “I’m Silver Fang, pleasure to meet you.”  
Bubble smiled softly. “Come on, I know a good café nearby, just follow me.”  
Silver and Bubble happily trot through the streets of Canterlot, Silver looking around at the scenery. After about two minutes, they arrived at the café. 
“Ah, here we are! Daffodil Café, great food, and great service!”  Bubble waved at the owner, and the owner returned the wave and smiled. 
“Hey Bubble, how’s it going?” She noticed Silver and smirked. “Who’s your date? She’s quite the looker.” 
Bubble blushed in embarrassment. “He’s not my date Dilly, honestly!” Silver gave a small giggle. 
“Whatever you say man… Anyways, what can I get for you? Lunch is on the house today.” Bubble smiled at the kind gesture.
After lunch, Bubble and Silver walked back to Bubble’s house. 
“…So you’re out looking for your friend in some place at the Edge of Equestria? You must really like them, are they your marefriend or something?”
Silver frowned and sighed. “Yes, she’s important to me, and no, we’re not dating. I’m gay and she’s happily engaged.” 
Bubble rubbed his head. “O-Oh, my apologies, I didn’t know”
Silver placed a hoof on Bubble’s shoulder. “It’s alright, you didn’t mean to do any harm.”
Bubble smiled. “You’re quite the looker, got a special someone back home?”
Silver blushed softly. “T-thanks, and no, I’m single…”
Bubble smiled. “I’m sure you’ll find someone, heck, he might be closer than you think.”
Bubble winked at Silver, and Silver smiled softly. “A-Are you flirting with me..?” 
Bubble giggled. “Maybe I am.” He flicked Silver’s ear gently. 
Silver blushed and flicked a tress of his mane out of his eye. “Well, if you were, I wouldn’t mind… You’re quite the looker yourself” Silver cooed. 
Bubble blushed and shook his head. “W-We’re almost at my place, you can stay the night.” 
Silver shook his head. “You’re too kind, but I don’t want to bother you!”
Bubble bumped Silver’s side. “You won’t bother me.” Silver smiled and looked at Bubble, and saw that he was perfect in every way. His perfectly short pink mane, his pale blue coat, and his unusually large wings. His wings were perfectly symmetrical, and not a single feather was sticking out. He obviously preened it often. 
Bubble noticed that Silver was eying him, so he fluttered his wings. “They’re nice, aren’t they? They’re perfect for flying at high speeds!” He giggled. 
“H-Huh? O-Oh, your wings are absolutely p-perfect.” Silver’s eyes sparkled. 
They arrived at Bubble’s house. Bubble trot through his house, gathering his saddlebags and some gear.
Silver tilted his head. “Uhm, what are you doing?” 
Bubble squeed. “Packing for our adventure, silly!” 
Silver shook his head. “No, I can’t let you do that, you probably have friends who will worry about you!” Bubble shook his head.
“O-Oh, I’m sorry… I just thought that an amazing stallion like you would have loads of friends.” He frowned slightly, then cheered up. “Well, I’d love for you to come with me!”
*Bubble Wrap has joined the party. Equipment: Silver Fang: Clothing (6), Water bottles (8), Apples (4), Sketchbook (1), Pencil (1) Bubble Wrap: Clothing (8), Juice box (4), Knife (1), Dandelion sandwich (5)*