"Oh, that's just my pet Snappy." Hack said with a smile as the snake slithered it's way past the four frightened young adults in the back of the van and popped its head out from in between the front seats, looking up at its owner with a tiny top hat on its head.

"Why did you bring a snake on a road trip?!" Rarity asked with disgust.

"Oh come on, Treble brings Scary everywhere, why can't I bring Snappy?"

Rarity couldn't think of an argument, also she knew she'd just be shot down by some witty comeback, so she just stayed quiet and moved closer to Silver.

"Why is he called Snappy? Does he bite a lot or is it just some shitty attempt at a name pun?" Silver asked with interest, the tiny snake slowly lifting its head above the seats to stare at the four in the back. "Also, how is he doing that?"

"He's called Snappy because both he and I look snappy with our amazing choice of hats. Also, I don't know how's he's doing it, you really think I'd get some pet that can't bend reality like Pinkie and I can?"

"Fair point..." Silver admitted while Snappy wiggled his tongue before slowly disappearing behind the seat again.

After a few moments of Pinkie and Hack exchanging shitty reptile puns, Applejack looked to Casino and noticed his expression, he was looking to the floor of the van with a frown.

"Hey Cassy, what's gotcha so down?" She asked while putting her hand on his.

"Nothin' AJ, just...not exactly lookin' forward ta meetin' up with Hacks parents again." The Australian said quietly while glancing over to his friend.

"Why are you two so against goin' ta see his folks anyway? They can't be that bad...can they?" Applejack asked with a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

"I'd like to know that too." Silver and Rarity said in unison.

Hacks smile slowly disappeared and Pinkies hair deflated slightly. "Want ta tell 'em yourself or will I jus' do it?" Casino asked in a hushed tone. Hack didn't answer, his face became emotionless and he focused on the road, shutting out everything but his driving. "I'll do it then..." Casino took in a breath and sighed. "Seven years ago, just before we were taken in by Neon and the Black Cats, Hack came to a realisation and came out as transgender...his parents..." Hacks grip on the wheel became tighter. "...they weren't exactly supportive..."

Meanwhile

Treble and Fluffle Puff watched as the black doppelgänger faded away into dust. Treble still didn't know how to feel about seeing what he assumed was an evil version of himself, something he possibly could have become if the coma had not sent him into the dreamscape. He clenched his fists and turned his head slightly, pushing those thoughts out of his head. Now wasn't the time to dwell on such things, he had a job to do and the sooner it was done the sooner he could get back to his life in the physical world.

'Well, Darkness is down at least. Next is either anger, lust or selfishness.' He thought to himself as he stretched his arms, hearing a satisfying pop before continuing on, Fluffle following close behind. As they walked, they noticed a large building in the distance, looking to be similar to a castle of some kind. That area, unlike the white and colourless forest that surrounded them, was dark and grey, surrounded by a thick fog. 'Guess we know where we're headed to next, hopefully we don't run into any other versions of me, that's not exactly something I'd like to see again.' Recolours aren't really my thing anyway, but I think we all know of one that has made a name for himself, don't we?

Meanwhile again, shit I do a ton of these in my stories, when did this start happening?

Anyway, in the hospital room where Trebles comatose body lay with bandages still wrapped around his broken limbs and bullet wound, Sunset sat on a chair at his bedside, one hand on her lover's cast free hand while the other rested on her belly. "I cant wait until you finally wake up. I can't wait until we both see our little baby when I go into labour, see they're eyes open for the first time and finally become our own little family." She spoke softly while caressing his hand, a soft smile on her face. "I know Synthesia is going to spoil them rotten, if we leave her alone with them we may never get them back." She laughed quietly, her smile flattering just a little.

"Rarity will be at work making them little baby outfits, dragging Silver along to help her. Hack and Pinkie will throw a welcome party for them when we bring them back to our little house." Her smile fell more noticeably this time, remembering when they had just moved into their little home. "Eclipse and Rainbow will probably try and get them into sports when they're older, while Onyx and Vinyl will try to get them into music, but I guess you would try both wouldn't you?"

Her smile was now completely gone, tears began to run down her cheeks while her lips trembled. "Octavia and Oceanic would...t-they would..." She couldn't finish her sentence as she burst into tears, burying her head into his arm. "I can't do this alone! I can't stand seeing our house empty anymore! I hate that I can't wake up to find you and Scary with breakfast read in the morning! I want this to stop! Please Treble! Please! Wake up! Wake up please!"

Her cries were not heard by the others in the halls or other rooms. She lay there, with her head buried into his tear stained bandaged bicep, gripping his hand tightly while trying to get through her sudden mood swing. "Please Treble...wake up..." With her energy spent, she slowly closed her eyes, the warmth of her lover's body soothing her into a peaceful sleep.

Her cries did not fall on deaf ears.

A single tear feel from the young mans cheek.

Author's Notes:

Damn, talk about a mood killer huh?

Anyway, if you spotted any mistakes please let me know, thank you.