Through the Looking Glass (revised edition)

by X3n0heart

Not In This House

Bzzzt. Bzzzt. Bzzzt. went the alarm clock and I reached over lazily not wanting to get out from the warm covers. Taking a quick peak I noticed it was a quarter after five, the usual time I wake up during the week to get ready for school. Mumbling something incoherent into my pillow I slowly rolled over wanting just a few more minutes of sleep when I noticed that I was now face to face with another sleeping form. The sudden realization swept over me and I quickly freaked out and scooted backwards falling out of the bed and onto the cold floor.

"Ughhh..." I laid there for a few moments rubbing my head before sitting up and looking at the sleeping figure that still lay under the warm blanket. A soft smile formed on my lips as I placed my arms on the side of the bed and gazed at her for a few moments till my legs started to get cold and I shivered slightly. I got up and sat on the edge of the bed as I gently shook her.

"Time to get up, Trixie," I said softly.

"What time is it...?" she asks as she curls up into a ball. Awww, how cute! I thought as I giggled quietly.

"It's a little after five and time to get up to get ready." Trixie mumbled something about it being so early and hid underneath the covers. I shook her once more and told her that I would get some coffee started and would have some ready for her. Heading into the kitchen I noticed it was still dark outside as I turned on a light then stepped quietly over to the sliding glass door to look out the blinds. It was cloudy outside but they didn't look like rain clouds to me.

I grabbed my cell phone from the charger as I made my way back to the kitchen while checking the weather forecast for the day. Well there's no chance of rain, so that's good I guess. I thought as I prepared the coffee like I do almost every morning. It was only a few minutes before movement out of the corner of my eye that brought me back down to earth as I turned and smiled to Trixie while she walked into the kitchen rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

"Well good morning, sleepy head!" I teased as she leaned against the counter.

"How can you wake up so early?" she asked while yawning.

"I always get up at this time. I just can't sleep in all that much," I told her with a shrug. "Plus when I was younger I would wake up minutes before Celestia would raise the sun and I would just sit there with starry eyed wonder as I watched the warm dawn come up over the horizon." I explained as I took the pot off the maker and poured out two cups, fixing them just the way we like it. Turning around I handed one out to her and noticed that she was almost fully asleep just standing there which made me smile once more before I got her attention.

"Here ya go, Trixie."

"Thank," she stretched and yawned once more, "you." Trixie received her cup and took a small sip from it as I watched her close her eyes and the corners of her mouth turn up into the slightest of smiles.

"You're welcome!" I couldn't help but grin at her expression as I took a sip from my own cup. "It's going to be a little bit chilly today than it was yesterday. I just hope it doesn't rain again..." I trailed off staring into the steaming liquid.

"Well Trixie will keep you nice and warm," she had a small smile and a soft look in her eyes as I looked up into them which made my heart skip a beat and I could feel my face warm up and I quickly took another sip trying to hide myself in the coffee. I heard a quiet giggle as I replaced my eyes on her face and she was slightly flushed herself which calmed me a bit as she placed her cup on the counter and headed down the hall, returning once more with her phone, broken into a few pieces as she set them next to her cup.

"Sorry about your phone," I apologized.

"It's okay. Trixie didn't really like this one," she told me as she played with the pieces before picking up her cup and taking a few sips before sitting it back down. Didn't like it? That's one of the newest ones out! I thought in shock as she moved out of the kitchen and over to her bag before she started going through her things.

"Well I'm going to go take a quick shower before we leave for school. You going to be okay?" I asked as I finished off my coffee and placed the cup into the sink.

"Yeah I'll be okay," I heard her reply as she seemed to be looking for something. I nodded and knew she couldn't see me as I made my way back into my room to pick out what I would wear today. Grabbing the clothes I walked into the bathroom and started up the water before staring at my reflection. Geez girl, what a mess! Let's get you cleaned up. I thought as I smiled watching the same image smile back before undressing and jumping into the hot water.

I didn't spend to much time in the shower for I did not want her to be alone that long. I wasn't worried about her, I just loved being around her and seeing her smile and right now she could use all the cheering up that I could possibly do. Turning off the water I stepped out and started to dry myself off. I wiped off the steam from the mirror and spent a moment looking at myself before letting out a soft sigh and got myself dressed.

"Feel better?" I heard her say as I opened the door and started towards my room.

"Yeah. The hot water always feels great," I called back from the room as I dried my hair off and then started brushing it out. Throwing it back into a pony tail I walked into the living room and she was sitting on the couch with her bag next to her. I guess maybe she found whatever she was looking for? I thought as I took a seat next to her slipping on a pair of socks followed by my shoes.

"That's good. Here," she said as she handed me a small piece of paper.

"What's this?"

"I'm not going to school today, so could you meet me here when you get out?"

"Yeah sure," I replied as I opened it up. There was a phone number and an address written on it and I recognized the place she had written down. "Are you sure?" I asked as I looked back up to her. Trixie just nodded and I quickly added, "I could stay with you. I mean it wouldn't hurt if I missed one day."

"No, it's okay. Please just meet me there after school."

"Alright."

"Thank you," Trixie said as she looked up at me with a smile. Standing up she headed over to the door and slipped on her boots as I got up following her over there. She wrapped her arms around me and held me close as she hugged me while I held her just the same, a bright smile on my lips. She left was a look back and a small wave before I watched her disappear around the corner before closing the door and finishing getting ready for school.

It was another average day at Canterlot High. I went to my classes, saw my friends at lunch, and pretty much waited anxiously for the day to get over with. My thoughts were the only thing that really kept me preoccupied throughout the day. They were entirely focused on Trixie and I hoped that she was doing alright. It was curious that she wanted to meet me at one of my favorite book stores but I promised her I would be there as soon as school was over.

Stepping quickly from the gym I made my way over to my locker, grabbing what I needed before shutting my locker. Zipping my bag up and turning around I was surprised to see Rarity standing right behind me which startled me slightly and I pushed my back against the metal lockers.

"Ahh! Rarity! You scared me."

"I do apologize, darling, but I couldn't help noticing that you were a bit distracted today."

"Yeah, just a bit," I replied as I stepped around her walking my way towards the front doors. "Something's come up and it's kind of personal. I'm sorry I can't go into more detail with you," I explained as she walked along side me out of the school and across the court yard.

"It is alright, Sunset. But please remember that we are hear for you too," she said with a smile as she stopped near the statue.

"Thank you. I must get going though. I'll see you tomorrow?" I called back as I headed down the side walk.

"See you tomorrow!" She called with a wave. It wasn't that long of a walk, maybe ten or fifteen minutes from the school, to the book store. As I waited to cross the street I noticed Trixie slowly walking down the other side of the street heading towards the rendezvous point which brought a soft smile to my face. It seemed like it took forever for the light to change as I quickly made my way across the street and over to her.

"Hey you!" I called out as I noticed a small spark in her eyes when she saw me.

"Hello. How was school today?" Trixie asked as we stood there.

"Ehh, it was school," I giggled.

"Trixie doesn't miss it." She shrugged as she took my arm and turned around heading back down the sidewalk from where she came.

"So what's the plan?" I asked not really knowing what she has in mind.

"Trixie and Sunset will go to Trixie's house and get some of her things. Trixie's father shouldn't be home at this time but we need to be quick about it." She never let go of my arm as she lead me down a few streets towards her house. We were now in a pretty nice neighborhood where all the houses looked fancy and at least two stories big while some were three. I couldn't help but stare at some of the yards that we passed by until she stopped in front of one of these fancy houses.

"Wow!" I said as I turned and looked up at the building standing tall before us. I just head her sigh as she opened the gate and lead me through the yard to the front door. I watched Trixie pull out her keys and unlock the door as we both stepped over the thresh hold. It was awfully quiet in the big house as she lead me upstairs to her room. Her room was pretty ordinary save for all the magic tricks and book laying around that I noticed.

Trixie grabbed a small duffle bag and began to just throw some of her clothes and other things into it. I offered to help but she declined and said that she just needed to hurry up. I took this time to take a closer look around her room for it might be the only time I get to see it. She had a few posters on the walls of some magicians that I did not recognize, the few books I saw were about how to do certain tricks from simple card ones to difficult illusions. I also noticed a guitar sitting in the corner of her room and I wondered if she still plays it.

"You ready?" Trixie asked as she brought my attention back to her.

"Yep. You got everything you need?"

"I think so," she replied as we headed back down stairs. Stopping suddenly at the bottom she hands me her bag and turns around going back up as she called out, "almost forgot my charger. Be right back."

"But I thought your phone was broken," I called back as she disappeared into her room.

"Trixie has another one," I heard her say and right as I was about to reply I heard a voice coming from behind me.

"Trixie, are you ho-" I quickly turned at the sound of a man's voice as I clutched her bag close to me. "Who are you? What are you doing in my house?" His tone was firm and demanding as he slowly stepped towards me. I heard Trixie rush out of her room and down the stairs as she stepped in front of me at the same time handing me her phone charger as I quickly stuffed it into her bag.

"Come on, we need to go, now!" She told me as she grabbed my arm once more and started walking towards the door.

"Where do you think you're going now?" He blocked our way as he stepped closer to us. He had an unpleasing odor as he swayed slightly, a look in his eyes that did not look very kind.

"It doesn't matter does it?" she growled back as she stood there looking up at him.

"Yes, it does. Now go take your friend back to your room and make me something for dinner."

"No. Trixie has more important things to do right now," she told him as she tried to step around him. I saw him grab her arm and push her back making me take a step back so she didn't trip over me.

"Stop it. Let Trixie leave."

"Oh you stop it. Stop talking like that. What's wrong with you?"

"There's nothing wrong with Trixie!" she yelled back at him. I could hear her voice quivering slightly. He just laughed at her as he leaned closer to her as he still held onto her arm. "Ow! Let me go!" Trixie tried to pull herself free but his grip was to strong for her.

"You're not going anywhere!" He told her as he pushed her against the wall.

"Hey, stop that! Let her go!" I called out as I tried to step between them.

"Oh look! One of her little so called friends is trying to talk back to me." His eyes glowed with excitement as he knocked Trixie to the ground. "Now go back up stairs where you belong," he commanded as he towered over her. I now understood why she wanted to leave and it was tearing me apart to see her like this.

"I said go to your room!" He growled as he picked her up by her arm and I could tell it was hurting her.

"Leave her alone!" I yelled as I dropped her bag and tried to pull him off of her.

"And what the hell do you think you're doing?" He turned to me and pushed me to the ground. I watched him pin Trixie against the wall and continue to yell at her as the fear grew in her eyes and I could see her legs shaking slightly. Getting up I gritted my teeth and stepped back over to him wrapping my arms around his trying my best to get him off of her.

"I said, LET. HER. GO!" The next thing I heard was him laughing before the room spun and I found myself staring at the floor the left side of my face burning like a thousand suns. It was deafly quiet for a few moments as I sat there on hands and knees before I heard her voice calling me.

"Sunset! Are you okay? I'm so sorry!" There was sadness in her voice as I slowly got up to my feet, placing a hand on the wall to steady myself. I heard laughter as I looked up at him a raging fire burning in my eyes as Trixie was trying to hold him back as he stepped towards me. I saw him push her hard to the ground before he stopped right in front of me as everything seemed to move in slow motion. Trixie reached out to me from the floor her face painted with fear as I watched him raise an arm as he said only four words to me.

"Not in my house!" As blackness over came me I heard Trixie call out to me as the giant figure faded from my view and before Trixie crawled over to me, the tears flowing from her eyes as the sound of her voice carried me into the unconscious. What have I gotten myself into...? What are you going to do now Sunset? where my final thoughts as everything fell silent around me.

Comments

[aceina]

at this point you need to remove the slice of life tagand put up a drama tag this is no longer a slice of life story

also sunset just needs to pony up here to stop him

[aceina]

why you no update in awhile

[X3n0heart]

7547200 So sorry! Just have been busy with a bunch of stuff recently but I do plan on getting the next chapter done here real soon! So please, don't worry. It's all planned out just gotta sit down and write it.

[aceina]

7547321 you better or else ill sell you to trixie as her pack mule who has to carry all her stuff