Hitch-ing the Trailblazer into the Zipp-ing Storm

by Twilyx360

Chapter 4

Hitch woke up. A note was attached on his forehead.

“To Hitch, everything has been going smoothly since Zoom & Thunder took over your position. Queen Haven even offered them a temporary leave yesterday. It was a little difficult at first but me and the other critters helped them whenever and however we could. Sparky has also been happy and well fed. See you later.

-McSnips-A-Lot”

Hitch facehoofed. “That can’t be him. Right?” He put the note on the nightstand and he got up. He looked over and saw Zipp was still asleep. Hitch sighed. He walked out of the bed and went to the kitchen. When he stepped out. Zipp opened her eyes.

-In the Kitchen-

The Kitchen clock said 4:00 PM. And the calendar said it was the next day already. Hitch was semi-shocked. He never slept in the span of days. But it was warranted. He felt much better than he was a day ago. “Now where are the others?” Hitch wondered.

“No one’s here. Just you and me.” Said Zipp, stepping into the Kitchen. Hitch shrieked. “Oh uh Zipp you’re awake. You really are sneaky aren’t you?” Zipp couldn’t help but laugh. “Yeah. What is this the 2nd time I caught you off guard?” She said smugly.

Hitch couldn’t help but wonder though. “Wait a minute. In the short time I’ve been up. You already searched the whole Crystal Brighthouse?”

“Yeah. All over the place. Nopony else is here. So what have you been doing since you got up?” She asked. And then Hitch remembered. “Oh uh. Zoom & Thunder-“ he was cut off. “I saw the note. They took over.” Zipp looked confused. “But seriously. What even happened back there? Last thing I remember is flying and then I’m in my bed. And what did they mean by. You saved me?” Hitch clearly remembered it all now.

“You were flying too fast. And you passed out in the air. I was able to snatch you out of the sky by jumping off a bench and off a building. But we crashed into a store window.” Hitch was still in disbelief himself. He couldn’t remember the last time he did that other than that obstacle course.

“Oh. Uh. Thanks Hitch.” Zipp blushed.

“You don’t have any cuts on you right?” Hitch asked as he looked around her. “Nah I’m ok.” Answered Zipp. Hitch sat back down on the table. “Ok good. Zipp. Promise me you’ll never fly that fast again when you’re that sleep deprived.” Hitch sat down but he still felt a little bit out of it.

“Don’t worry. I won’t.” Zipp sat down next to him. “Hey. Are you feeling ok?`` asked Zipp.

“Yeah. I’m just sorta…I.” Hitch was trying to comprehend his thoughts. “Ugh…honestly Zipp. A lot has happened. And well, maybe I was enjoying myself too much to even talk about it.” Hitch explained.

“First off I feel like I’m torn between 2 worlds. And I know I’m responsible between them and all. But it’s stressful. And well, sparky is an amazing little guy I’m glad I saved him but… weather he’s here or at the station he can be a hooful. And keeping everything up at the office hasn’t been easy without a deputy. And whenever I’m off I get nervous something is going to happen.” Hitch continued on about how things had been. And it was no question to Zipp. Things had been quite eventful in such a short amount of time.

“Why are you afraid something might happen?” Zipp asked. “Because I don’t want anything to interrupt all of our time together. Ever since we forgot about Sunny’s camping trip. I’ve been hyper focused on making sure my schedule is perfect. The truth is Zipp. I don’t want to seem like I’m coming across as cringey, mr. perfect, a jerk face, egotistical, or just a bad friend. But I feel like I am… and I know I’m not.” Now Hitch was actually sad.

Zipp spoke up. “Come on Hitch you are not any of those things. You’re just putting pressure on yourself. And you’re right, I forgot that trip too. But it happened. And no, I wouldn't say you’re bad.”

Hitch Continued. “I know, I know. But Sometimes I feel like I have to.”

“Why?” Asked Zipp.

“Ok look. Zipp for a long time now, I’ve basically been Maretime Bay’s Pipp Petals. I’ve been an icon of Maretime Bay. For years!” Hitch replied. And Zipp finally understood. “Alright I see what’s going on here. You’re the sheriff of maretime bay, you’re an idol of maretime bay. You finally got a group of friends that actually get you on a personal level. And so you’re just getting used to being casual around us, because you never did that with anypony else. Right?”

Hitch’s ears perked up. “You know what… you’re right. How did you know?” Zipp smiled “Heh. Take it from me. I’m in the same place but I’m a little different. But I need to ask. Were you not casual around Sprout or Sunny?”

Hitch sighed “Well. Sunny was always wrapped up in her house or on those roller blades. I mean we were friends but, I don’t think we really connected until. We all got together. And Sprout…ugh. He was less of a friend as much as he was blind to everything except for what his mom told him.” Zipp wrapped a hoof on Hitch’s back.

“Hey Hitch. Look you can be a little cringey but you’re honestly one of the coolest and kindest ponies I know. I mean wow you just told me that you’re struggling with all this new stuff in your life, and yet you still take it all in stride. And whenever there’s something we can’t figure out you’re always there for us. And hey look if you have anything on your mind you can talk to me. You can be as casual as you want.” Said Zipp. Hitch was smiling because knew this to be true. While he had struggles and flaws like everypony else. He tended to have a positive outlook on how to handle things and never really had confidence issues. Even if he didn’t know how to resolve these things directly.

And that was ok.

Hitch looked at Zipp and said. “Let’s be best friends.” Hitch said with a smug grin. Zipp grinned too. “Best friends!”

They were giggling. “Say you wanna get something to eat? It’s almost Dinner.” Hitch was all too happy to oblige. “Oh yeah!”

Hitch & Zipp burst out of the Crystal Bright House. Zipp was doing loops just above the path. And Hitch was doing cartwheels down the path. As they headed into the greater Maretime Bay.

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[Yoshifan30]

“Why are you afraid something might happen?” Zipp asked. “Because I don’t want anything to interrupt all of our time together. Ever since we forgot about Sunny’s camping trip. I’ve been hyper focused on making sure my schedule is perfect. The truth is Zipp. I don’t want to seem like I’m coming across as cringey, mr. perfect, a jerk face, egotistical, or just a bad friend. But I feel like I am… and I know I’m not.” Now Hitch was actually sad.

Oh that was like the aftermath of the tell your tail from the episode of the camping trip which the other is kind of forgot

[Yoshifan30]

Awww this was actually pretty nice and the conversation between hitch and Zipp is pretty nice as well having dependent each other when they needed help and they definitely need some rest

[Yoshifan30]

Hitch looked at Zipp and said. “Let’s be best friends.” Hitch said with a smug grin. Zipp grinned too. “Best friends!”

Yeah friends lol 😘

[Evil Paladin]

Hitch & Zipp burst out of the Crystal Bright House. Zipp was doing loops just above the path. And Hitch was doing cartwheels down the path. As they headed into the greater Maretime Bay.

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Sorry, the story isn't really holding me.
Hitch isn't Izzy.
The mechanical part of the writing isn't helping either.
Write out "second" and "two" in dialog.