//------------------------------// // Alpha // Story: Depression // by ZombieBrony22 //------------------------------// After a few days of Sky fitting in-- or rather, seeing where everyone else fitted in-- he started to talk with very few other people. Those few people included Snails, Flash Sentry, and Rainbow Dash. "Wait, so what happened after these 'Dazzlings' took the school?" Sky asked. "We don't know. We had some people with minor wounds, but other than that, not a trace of them was left." Rainbow said. "Hmm... sounds like they could've done more. People like them... They'd stop at nothing to get what they want." Sky said, stroking his chin slightly. "You sound like you know what you're talking about." Flash said. "Flash!" Rainbow said, bumping his shoulder with hers. "No, it's fine. Crystal Prep teaches you a thing or two about people like that. I've had my fair share..." Sky said. The mood was quickly killed as Sky let out a very slight hint of his past, something he rarely ever does. After a long silence, Flash cleared his throat. "So, um... Fluttershy, huh? You decided to move in with her?" Flash hoped to change the subject. "I knew Fluttershy since we were in kindergarten. When she moved to CHS for freshman year, that's when things took a turn. Since me and my parents had a falling out, I decided to move out. And since the Friendship Games, I had enough of anything related to Crystal Prep. So, she offered me to move in, and I accepted." Sky said. "Really? That's cool." Snails said awkwardly. Sky had mixed feelings on Snails. On one hand, he felt that the two had some attributes in common that they both had been used. On the other, Snails enjoyed it, while Sky despised it. "Come on, Pinkie. Stop talking about him like he's a hundred miles away. He walked in on us last time!" Sunset said. "I don't care! We need to know what made him this way!" Pinkie said with a determined expression on her face. "Twilight's looking into it. She's been talking to the Shadowbolts after school, getting whatever info she can." Rainbow said. "Guys, I live with him. I could just ask him!" Fluttershy said as loud as medically possible. "No, darling. That won't be enough. We need other sources of information." Rarity plotted. "Or you could just ask." Sky said from the second floor of the library, jumping everyone out of their seats. "...Sorry, didn't mean to scare you." Sky said. "What is it with you doing that?!" Rainbow asked. "Sorry, you're just so easy to sneak up on. Ever think about doing this somewhere other than the school?" Sky asked. "We have been, Fluttershy just tells you anyway." Applejack said. Sky sighed and jumped down. An action that shocked and even scared the group, but to their surprise, Sky lands on all fours and rises up like it was nothing. He begins walking towards the group. "Pinkie Pie, you're the crazy one. You're the one who wants to put a smile on everyone's face. No matter what it takes. I don't know if I envy you or mourn you." Sky said as he looked at Pinkie. He turned his attention to Applejack. "You and Rainbow are the strength. You, however, understand how it all works. You want to be honest and upfront with people. I respect that, more than most people would." Sky said. He looks over Rainbow, who was giving him a slightly cold shoulder. "You, Rainbow... You're the Beta. You're the one who takes over when no-one's around. When there's no-one to look up to, that'd be you. Y- you lead every team in Canterlot, for Christ's sake! People already have a reason to beleive that you can lead them. But... then comes your true colors, which consist of a neverending lust for power, and respect." Sky scolded. Sky then looks over to Rarity. "You, darling, are the one everyone loves. The one they all want to be with. You know, I heard some chatter from some folks who want you. If I were you, I'd keep eyes on the back of your head." Sky said. Rarity had some hair fall into her eye, and she embraced it. Sky then turned over to Fluttershy, who gulped slightly. "You, Fluttershy, are the pure one." Sky simply said. "Huh?" Fluttershy asked as she looked up. "You are the one who sees good in anything, and anyone. I heard stories about Discord, the transfer student who was nearly sent to juvi for charges of vandalism and arson. But you weren't willing to give up on him. You pushed on to help him until he indeed did change. That is, in juvi..." Sky said. Fluttershy's cheeks turned a deep shade of red as she stared at Sky in awe. "How can you say those things about us if you've been here a few days?" Sunset asked. "And we conclude with Sunset. Fluttershy, you work at an animal shelter, right? How many wild dogs have you seen?" Fluttershy cleared her throat. "...Too many." She said. "Any in packs?" Sky asked. She nodded. "You see, high school, it's a kennel. Each kennel shares it's differences, it's pros, it's cons..." Sky started. The group sat back down after standing for over 4 minutes of Sky's speech. "But, one thing they all have in common... they all have us, the dogs. And with every pack of wolves..." Fluttershy sat up. "...There is an Alpha." Sky said. There was a silence that echoed throughout the school. "I heard stories about you, Sunset. You were an alpha, until you stepped too far. Now you're just a follower, willing to do what everybody else says because you don't trust yourself to make such decisions." Sky said.