The Truth Comes Out
Chapter 17- The Truth Comes Out
Rainbow Dash listens intently as I tell her everything that has been going on between Cloud Chaser and I. Although I feel like a complete snitch, it feels as if a whole weight has been lifted off of my chest.
"Well, this morning when we were out shopping for supplies and Cloud Chaser came over to me and... Well, he kissed me because he wanted Apple Bloom to get mad at me," I frown slightly, feeling disgusted with myself for sharing a kiss with that jerk. "When we got to Sugar Cube Corner, well some things did happen by accident, I swear! It's just, he went to kiss Apple Bloom and I kicked him so it wouldn't happen because I know that he's just using her. I didn't mean to spill over his drink or anything but then he pounced at me and I had to fight him. He was hurting Apple Bloom without her even knowing it, I couldn't let that happen."
At some point throughout my story telling, tears began to run down my cheeks, leaving a damp trail in its wake. Rainbow Dash looks at me, her rosy eyes full of concern as she gently reaches out a wing and brushes away the falling tears. I sniffle, and look away, full of embarrassment.
Rainbow Dash stays silent for a few moments before looking at me with those worrying eyes, it made it hard to look at her. "Do you want me to talk to him?"
I shake my head in fear of Cloud Chaser threatening me and calling me a snitch, or worse. Maybe it'll just be better to leave it and stay away from them all. That way, I won't be hurting Apple Bloom either.
"Well, at least let me talk to Applejack so she knows what's going on. After all, Apple Bloom is her sister and there's a risk of her getting hurt in this mess that Cloud Chaser has created," Rainbow Dash says gently, instantly making me feel guilty.
How could I not think of Apple Bloom in all of this? She's gonna get hurt, no matter what I do. I don't know why, but Cloud Chaser is using her. Even if I do run away from this mess, it won't help Apple Bloom.
Reluctantly, I look at Rainbow and quietly say, "Okay, you can tell Applejack."
Rainbow Dash smiles and ruffles my mane, causing me to blush and squirm. "Good girl," she whispers before climbing to her hooves and pulling me onto her back.
Sighing sadly, I wrap my hooves tightly around her neck and cling on, waiting for her to lift off and fly to Sweet Apple Acres. Maybe Applejack will want to talk to Cloud Chaser herself, what will I do then? He'll call me a snitch and make things even worse.
However, now that Rainbow is aware of what has been going on, she'll be able to help me. I hope.
As Rainbow lifts off, I can't help but worry about what is to come. I thought I had finally escaped the pain and fear caused by Cloud Chaser, I thought the Cutie Mark Crusaders could finally become one again. It seems like I was wrong. I know that Cloud Chaser is plotting something and I know it's going to be bad, but I can't do anything about it. If I had it my way, I would make sure he was banished from the Cutie Mark Crusaders permanently. But, he's managed to worm his way into our club through Apple Bloom and make her fall for him head over hooves. Even if we kick him out, Apple Bloom will most likely follow him without a second thought.
Sweet Apple Acres begins to grow larger before us, and Rainbow begins to descend towards the Apple family home. The home seems to be quiet except for the soft clattering of dishes in the kitchen. Hopping off her back, I follow as Rainbow Dash walks forward and knocks on the door firmly. After a few moments of silence, the door opens revealing a rather flustered Applejack.
"Howdy, Rainbow, Ah'm awful sorry but Ah'm really busy right now..." Applejack says, before turning to close the door.
Rainbow reaches a hoof out to stop her, before urgently saying, "No, AJ, this is really important. Can I talk to you, please?"
Applejack looks between Rainbow and I, before nodding slowly, a look of worry begins to spread across her face. "Um, sure... Come on in Rainbow."
Both mares begin to walk into the Apple family's kitchen.
Rainbow turns to face me. "Wait outside, squirt."
I groan loudly, ready to protest before biting my lips knowing it would be futile. I turn away and sit outside the kitchen door. Rainbow should know me well enough to know that I'm definitely going to listen in, no matter what she does about it. Once the door has been fully shut, I climb to my hooves and creep over to the door, gently pushing my ear up against the smooth wood.
"So what was it y'all wanted to talk 'bout, RD?" Applejack asks.
"I don't really know how to put this, so I'm just gonna tell you straight, AJ... Cloud Chaser has been messing around with Apple Bloom. He's leading her on and I know that she'll only end up getting hurt." Rainbow's voice is dull and quiet. "He's hurting Scoots already and he has been since he came. I can't let this go on any longer."
I step back from the door in shock. Does she really care this much about me? Muffled voices come from the door again so I return to my position and begin to listen in again.
"What do ya mean? Cloud Chaser is a good lad, he's kind." I can hear the frown in Applejack's voice.
"That fight in Sugar Cube Corner, was because he kissed Scootaloo, he's trying to push her out of the Crusaders. Apple Bloom thinks that he's in love with her. AJ, you know how much she's fallen for him." Rainbow's voice is softer, gentler. It's obvious that Applejack is struggling with the news.
Applejack is silent for a moment, and the tension begins to build in the air.
Finally, the farm pony speaks again, "I gotta stop Apple Bloom from talkin' ta him. I can't let him hurt her like this." Her voice begins to grow in anger and hoofsteps come towards the door.
I jump back and return to my seat, pretending that I've been there the whole time. Applejack's face is dark with anger as she gallops out of the house in the direction of the Cutie Mark Crusaders clubhouse.
Rainbow Dash places me on her back before racing after Applejack. "AJ, wait!" she calls, "don't do anything rash!"
We come to a halt a little bit away from the clubhouse as we watch Applejack storm up the ramp before yelling at Cloud Chaser.
"Get off of my land, now!" she shouts.
"Applejack, what're ya talkin' about?" Apple Bloom asks her sister. "Don't kick Chase out, he ain't done nothin' wrong!"
Applejack glowers at her younger sister before pushing a confused Cloud Chaser down the ramp. "Ah don't wanna see y'all around my sister or her friends. Apple Bloom, don't ya go near that colt, ya hear?"
Tears fill Apple Blooms eyes. "Applejack, don't do this! He ain't done nothin'!"
Instantly, I begin to feel guilty. It's my fault; I'm the one who's caused this. Apple Bloom is hurting because of me.
Apple Bloom pushes past Applejack and chases after Cloud Chaser, who is slowly walking away with his head down.
"Apple Bloom!" Applejack says sternly. "Get your flank over here, now."
Apple Bloom freezes at the sound of her older sister's voice; I can see it in her eyes that she knows not to push it. She walks back towards Applejack, dragging her hooves as she goes.
"Ah'm sorry, hun, but that colt ain't nothin' but bad news." She gently ruffles Apple Bloom's mane. "Now, why don't y'all go crusading with Scoots and Sweetie?"
Apple Bloom glances up and looks at me with hurt in her eyes. I flinch, looking away slightly, knowing that she's blaming me for all of this. I can tell, just from her look that she's thinking: It's you who did this. You're the worst friend. I hate you.
"No thank ya, sis. Crusading ain't the same without Chase. Ah think Ah'll hit the hay. Night." Apple Bloom says, her voice dull as she drags her hooves, disappearing into the forest.
Applejack turns to face Rainbow and I. "Thank y'all for letting me know. But it hurts ta see my little sis hurting like that. Ah should go check on her, goodnight." She tips her hat at us before running off in the same direction as her younger sister.
"Come on, Scoots, let's go home." Rainbow Dash pauses, as if contemplating whether or not to ask me something. "If Cloud Chaser continues to bother you, you have to promise me that you'll let me know, okay?"
Carefully, I wrap my hooves around Rainbow's neck and nod into her soft multicoloured mane. "I promise, Dash."
Finally, I hear the soft thump of Rainbow stretching out her wings and we begin to fly over Ponyville, back to the place I wish I could call "home".
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Another fantastic chapter. I think you handled AJ's portrayal fine. Just one thing, there's one too many 'bother's in Rainbow's final speaking line.
You say you'll be back before the 22nd... is that 22nd of august? :(
this is getting good tho i had a few tears when applebloom said she hated scoots but good job
2934684 Oops never noticed that XD I'll fix it! Thanks for letting me know about the chapter thingy, Fimfiction was being silly so I had to reupload the chapter and it did it twice so I raged
But yup, sadly the 22nd of August, but I will be back before then probably, maybe the 19th? 
2934688 Ah, well Apple Bloom didn't say it, she just gave Scoots a look that said it
2934714
Damn, that's a long time.
2934714 oh lol thanks for telling me
2934719 I know, it sucks
And my Nana doesn't have internet either 
But I will probably write loads whilst I'm there 
2934729
You better!
2934732 Aha, I shall!
I'm gonna miss you and your stories though! 
2934751
Hopefully I'll have one or two chapters for you!
2934758 I shall look forward to it!
How do you write chapters so long! 
I wish I could do that... 
Cloud Chaser ought to get 10 Lashes on his Flank!
2934818 Ah, he does but...
I think the look hurts more then the words she can say. Its conveyed so sadly, but I honestly love it. It sucks though that AB is now upset with poor Scootaloo and NOW she has that and her family going against her. Wouldn't be to surprised if something bad really happened.
2934851 Pfft, nothing bad is going to happen... Totally...
But yeah, I do feel sorry for Scoots, I feel kinda bad for putting her through all of this but if I didn't it'd be boring 
By the way, thank you for sticking with me from the beginning with this! 
You're brill!
MMMMMYESSSS UPDATESSSS.
10/10 :)
2934991 Aha! Sorry for the wait!
2934902 AW, thanks for that :) Well, her conflict probably lies on the fact that now she told AJ but NOW AB doesn't like her. She's not mentally stable as of yet. I mean, on top of this, she'll still think bad. AB probably needs to understand that. If she pushes her away, that could be the breaking point. Luna was like this and was forced to become NNM. I wonder what a regular pony could change to.
2935039 Ohh... Good point! I've just had a lot of plot ideas in my head!
2935050 I just have this feeling that she'll end up like Pinkamena or something closer to NNM. NOW THERE'S something amazing.
2935125 I already have the next chapter written, it's like an interlude in AB's POV
One problem solved, another comes up. Great.
The only problem with just about every CMC story ever written is that there's always going to be "The Other Crusader". Usually, one CMC plays the biggest role, one plays a smaller but still important role, and the last one is usually "oh, and she's there too". In this case, it's Sweetie.
I love the CMCs, but in every fanfiction I've ever seen (but one), even mine, one of them is a little bit left out. Don't get me wrong, I love this story, it's just something I've noticed. See if you can try and give Sweetie a big role in the story too.
2935238 Sweetie Belle has been in this quite a bit, just not in the last few chapters. Bear in mind she did support Scoots when she had no-one left. But I see what you mean.
2935006 worth
This chapter was worth waiting for. Although Scoots never seems to get a break. Poor Scoots.
2940002 Ah, I know
I feel kinda bad... 
2945203
She needs a cookie, or at least do the Ball Buster
on Cloud Chaser. So far it feels like he's escaping his just deserts 
. Especially after he made 2 out of 3 CMC cry 
.
Seriously though good story so far, and it's good to see that both of your fics are progressing nicely [story wise].
2945232 Haha, yeah he is getting away with it too easily
God, you guys are going to rage next chapter! 
2945238
NNNNOOOOOO!!!! *Disparaging Cry to the Heavens*
But yeah, I keep seeing him from chapter to chapter breaking Scoots bit by bit. While doing things that are not wholly illegal, but should've landed him in Juvie. Seriously though. Honest question. Will we ever see Celestia's Holy Wrath rain upon his sorry butt? Either through the Mane 6, an Adult, or the CMC Revenge Seekers YAY! ?
I'd just feel happy to know that some chapter down the road he gets divine retribution. Especially after assault, mental & emotional abuse, using love as a weapon [Cadance would be pissed], and basically turning ponies against Scoots for his own ends. I mean every chapter I see him in has pushed him over the line into a pony that I could never feel as having redeeming qualities.
Not even if we find out his father & mother is an abusive drunks, Cloud Chaser gives his allowance to a charity for underprivileged orphans, and in his free time helped the elderly for free. I'd still say that what he's done is beyond simple redemption and he needs to be punished severely.
2945397 I haven't thought that far ahead, to be honest. But, I think this chapter was the first sign of him being punished. I mean, it's not the best punishment but everypony is actually realising how bad he actually is
But, he will get punished at somepoint, I'm not too sure how yet
2945525
Yay! Bring on the Pain!!!
Seriously though. Thanks for your fics, they are a high point of the day I get around to reading them. *Gives thumbs up and a cookie*. I can't wait to see how things turn out.
2945582 Aw! Thank you! You don't understand how much that means to me!
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You're welcome
.
2956653 You're not supposed to like where this is heading