How to Disappear Completely

by shortskirtsandexplosions

Please

"No..." Flash said.

His eyes opened. He beheld a confused Soarin.

His voice pierced through the moment. Solid and true.

"I'm not a good person, Soarin," he said firmly. "And it's not enough." A deep breath. "None of it is. I have to... I've got to do this... please..." He grimaced. "Luna's held the fort long enough for me... but there's still something I've got to do. Something I've got to m-make right." He fought the urge to tremble but failed. "She knows it. I know it. Please... please won't you help me do this?"

Soarin stared calmly at him. "What is it that you have to do, Flash?" He slowly shook his head. "Do you even know?"

Flash sniffled. "Anything." He slowly stood back up, pushing against the lampost. "Everything." He teetered slightly, but managed to position himself upright. "Please. All of this is going to work out just right if I can just... just... bring it home. I know it. I feel it." His wings coiled tightly. "Don't rob me this opportunity, bro. I'm... I-I'm begging you."

"Flash... just..." Soarin seethed. He clenched his eyes shut as his wings flexed, unflexed, and tightened rigidly at his sides. "Dang it all to Tartarus..."

Sadly, Flash hung his head—

He felt a strong hoof grip his shoulder.

"?!?!" Flash gasped as he was hoisted up into the air.

"Friggin'... end of me... I swear..." Half-frowning, Soarin practically carried the teenager upwards in a side-hug. With strong wings, he flew the two of them towards the tower where the Midnight Oil—and Blueblood skiff—were presently moored. "...gotta have a sane... waking mind at the helm. Guess that's gonna be me."

"Hmmmmm..." Flash smiled deliriously. "Love you too."

"Oh stuff it." Soarin grumbled, covering a lot of air. "Save it for when we're on the ship."

Comments

[IceKitsune]

Well back to the real world already. Flash really needs to tell Soarin what is actually going on here or he is not going to be able to help.

[Galaxy of Equestria]

Almost there flash sentry I routine for you!

[Galaxy of Equestria]

They can't send you away if pop the question to twilight! They be technically equestrian!

[Fluid Apple]

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F'NAAAAAA

[ProjectRabbid]

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That avatar XD

[Mix-up]

8814149
Nice song, where did you get it?

[Booster Spice]

Flash better be careful there.

Hes trying so hard to be The Littlest Hobo,

hes going to end up, The Gambler.

[MythrilMoth]

Soarin, you're enabling. Cut it out...

[pahnazd]

Well, wasn't that ominous. Flash seems to have the not-exactly-correct motivation to do things, yet he firmly believes he has to do it.
... as long as it doesn't sabotage anyone else and helps him to his happiness, then good.

[djthomp]

You can't fly away from those demons forever, Flash.

[ProjectRabbid]

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I know

[Grey Rebl]

"I'm not a good person, Soarin," he said firmly. "And it's not enough ." A deep breath. "None of it is. I have to... I've got to do this... please..." He grimaced. "Luna's held the fort long enough for me... but there's still something I've got to do. Something I've got to m-make right." He fought the urge to tremble but failed. "She knows it. I know it. Please... please won't you help me do this?"

The path of ponydom is unpredictable and strange, Flash. At first you’re looking at a kids cartoon, and then, suddenly, you find yourself spending every waking moment to promote the religion that is pony. The muse and sense of accomplishment would keep you alive, but it’ll never be enough. It’ll never satisfy you.

And one day...you’ll realize that losing sleep over ponies is a stupid way to die.