When the fire goes out- An Mlp OC Fanfic

Have you ever felt like, no matter what you do, you're not good enough? Well, I feel like that every single day. My name is Flicker Flame. You don't know me? Nobody ever does. Well perhaps you know my mother, the amazing Spitfire, Captain of the Wonderbolts.

The reason you don't know me is that my mother would never dare talk about me in public, not to all those famous, fantastic flyers she hangs out with. Why? Because I am a disappointment, that's why. I don't know what I can do to change her opinion, because there ISN'T anything I can do. I am blind. I can't see anything. How can I change that? I can hear, talk, walk, and live just the same as any other young colt, I just can't see.

If that wasn't enough, I can't fly either. When I was younger, I had a huge accident, which meant that my wings had to be fused in place. They are now held in place by a huge heavy metal brace that weighs so much I feel like my hooves are constantly being forced through the ground. I still have nightmares about it every night.

Ironic huh? The son of the best flier in Equestria can't fly at all.

I bet my mother wishes I was a small version of her. I wish that as well sometimes. I just want her to love me like she would if I could see and fly. But that won't happen. Because I am me. Nobody loves me. Nobody cares. I hate my life, and soon, I will flicker out.

Chapter 2

Authors notes:

Guys, I'm soooo sorry I haven't posted so long. I was on holiday for a while, and then I smashed my laptop when I got back! I know that only a couple of people will actually read this, but even so, as a thank you AND a sorry, here are two chapters to try and make up for my lack of posting. Thanks for your support and comments, I really appreciate them…and on with the chapter:)

Like most young fillies and colts, I go to school, and I guess its cool most of the time, I'd just rather be doing other things that's all.

I kept my head down as I walked down the stone path to Ponyville's local school. I passed a group of fillies from my class and pretended not to notice that they all stopped talking the second they saw me.

"Hey Flick!" I heard an excited voice from the sky and a grey pegasus landed just in front of me, puffing out his chest as he did.

"Rumble..." I whined, "You promised not to fly in front of me!" Rumble put his hoof over his mouth.

"I'm sorry!" He gasped, "I forgot that..."

"Hey no worries, 'kay." I smiled and put my hoof on his shoulder. "Try again." He nodded and trotted off down the path, reappearing seconds later.

"Morning Flick!" He smiled.

"Morning Rumble." I grinned back. "Perfect!" We hoof-bumped and galloped towards the school, laughing.

The bell rang and everyone streamed into the classroom, all pushing to try and get inside first. As I moved towards my desk, a pink hoof was stuck out in front of me, and I tripped, collapsing on top of an orange fillie. The whole class turned and looked at me, I felt embarrassment wash over m, and I heard Diamond Tiara, the culprit, laughing cruelly. I was jolted back to reality when I heard a quiet groan from next to me.

"Scootaloo!" I heard a shout, and two ponies, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle pushed through the crowd. Scootaloo sat up and rubbed her eyes. I felt myself go red, I had had a crush on Scootaloo ever since I first met her, but I couldn't even talk to her without blushing really hard.

"Hey Flicker, maybe you could watch where your going next time!" Apple Bloom snapped, helping Scootaloo up.

"Yeah" Sweetie Belle added, levitating a book onto my desk, that I hadn't even noticed had been on the floor.

"Lay off girls, we both know whose fault this really is." Scootaloo replied glaring at Diamond Tiara. She picked up another book and passed it to me. I went even redder.

"Thanks." I managed hoarsely. She nodded, and I slunk shamefully to my seat. At that moment, our teacher, Miss Cheerilee entered the room, beaming as usual.

"Good morning children!" She sang, setting an apple on her desk. She began writing some sums on the chalkboard, but I didn't hear anything she was saying, because I was soon lost in a daydream.

"Flicker." I was jolted out of my daydream by Cheerilee calling my name. I quickly studied the board, taking in the numbers.

"Four." I answered.

"Correct," Cheerilee replied, "but I was only asking you to open the window." I looked down at my desk as a ripple of laughter passed around the classroom.

Chapter 3

I got through the rest of the day without A) Doing anything else embarrassing, and B) Talking or looking at Scootaloo.

The bell finally rang to signify the end of the day, and everyone was about to rush out of the door, when we were stopped by a shout from Cheerilee.

"It's raining outside, so everyone must wear their coats." Everyone in the classroom groaned, and I felt a wave of despair wash over me. My brace was made of metal, and went rusty in rain, so I had to wear an awful green tarpaulin over it. It looked absolutely ridiculous, and it made me look like I was wearing a huge parachute permanently. Slowly, I pulled the horrid thing out of my bag and slid it over my back. If I moved fast enough, I could be out of this classroom before anyone even noticed. Rumble galloped up to me, but stopped when he saw me, and bit his lip a hint of a smile on his face. I looked down.

"Is it really that bad?" I whispered, close to tears. Rumble shook his head and composed himself.

"Na, it's fine, no one will even notice." I didn't believe him for a second. I tried to sneak past Diamond Tiara and her sidekick Silver Spoon, but she noticed me and instantly burst into peals of laughter. This made everyone else in the room turn and look at me. They stepped aside, and left an open path towards the door, effectively a walk of shame. I slowly walked towards the door, every step making me feel worse. As I passed the others, I heard them suppress a snigger or a laugh. Only Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon weren't making any effort to control themselves, shrieking with laughter. Rumble galloped up to them.

"Shut up! Just shut up ok!" He yelled at them. This only made them laugh harder. I willed myself to keep moving, the door was getting closer and closer. My eyes darted to the side, and met Scootaloo's. I was expecting her to laugh, but her eyes were filled with sympathy. I broke my gaze and walked out of the door, brushing tears off of my cheeks. I heard Rumble yelling more, making threats against people, warning them not to say or do anything, or else. The others started to trickle out of the door, whispering and shooting glances at me.

"Flicker, wait up!" I heard a yell from behind me. I turned and Scootaloo galloped up to me. I blushed again. "That wasn't fair at all, Diamond Tiara is totally bullying you!" The filly stamped her hoof for emphasis. A pegasus with a rainbow mane landed in front of us, we both fell silent.

"Hey Scoots, are you-" She trailed off and snorted with laughter.

"Who's the walking tent?" She asked, and Scootaloo mouthed an apology at me. The rain worsened and Rainbow Dash held a blue wing over her head.

"Ugh why did it have to be today that the rainstorm was due."

"I'd better be going then." I turned to go, when Rainbow suddenly asked.

"Do I know you?" She peered at me. Being a wonderbolt, she knew my mother, and I looked exactly like a miniature version of her. I was mostly the same colour, had the same eyes, and even did my mane in the same style. The only difference was the huge metal brace that took up most of my back.

"No." I replied. I had got used to acting like I was useless, my mother wanted it that way. Rainbow shrugged.

"Ok then, c'mon Scoots, let's get home before we're soaked huh?" Scootaloo nodded and beamed.

"This sleepover is gonna be so cool!" She cheered. She gave me a small smile and trotted off after Rainbow Dash. I turned around to search for Rumble, but he had already left.