Cut Above The Rest
Chapter 7: Highway thrills
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The girls all awaited Sunsets and Trebles arrival in the boutique. Treble had taken Sunset back to her apartment so she could gather her things for the sleepover, while she got ready he shot off down the road to his current place of residence. He parked his motorcycle outside an add building that looked like it belonged in a fantasy world or theme park, it just didn't make sense. Although his roommate always asked him what's fun about making sense, and to that he could not object.
He walked up to the door and pulled out his key, once inside he went up to his room to pack his things. As he was about to walk out the door he heard his roommate.
"Spending the night at your friends again?"
"Aye."
"Very well, although I would prefer it if you would give me a heads up next time, so I can actually plan my evening."
Treble just gave him a look that said 'Since when do you plan things?'
"Just go. Who knows, I might invite your mother over."
"Oi!" He then flashed him a look that said 'she is off limits!'
"Oh alright, honestly you're as bad as my sister when it comes to these things Treble." Satisfied Treble walked towards his chopper. "Don't forget to use protection!"
"SHUT IT!!!"
Treble pulled up just as Sunset opened the door. When she reached him she noticed his frown. "Something wrong?"
"Roommate." He tossed her his only helmet and she climbed onto the bike. As he took off he decided to take a little detour to give Sunset a little bit of excitement to lighten the mood. He reached a long empty road and smirked.
"Uh, Treble? This isn't the way to Raritys boutique."
"I know." He said in a playful tone. He began building up speed and Sunset wrapped her arms around him to avoid falling off. He blushed slightly at this but kept going. Ashe came to a sharp turn he turned and let the bike slide sideways until he shot down the next street, causing Sunset to scream.
"Are you insane?!"
"A little!" He turned onto the main highway, going well over the speed limit and weaving around cars. Then a cop on a motorcycle pulled up beside them. "Hey Josh!"
"How many times have I told you Treble? If you're gonna do something like this...!" The cop revved his engine. "...You invite me!" Treble smirked as they both sped up the now conveniently clear highway. Sunsets worries soon faded as she realised that Treble was just showing her a good time. She hugged him a little tighter as she looked around. The sun had gone down an hour ago and the sky had gone pitch black, the orange street lamps were the only source of light, making the friendly race more authentic.
Sunset started giggling in excitement as the thrill of the race finally reached her. Treble glanced back at her and his jaw dropped at what he saw. Her hair was flowing perfectly in the wind, making it look like actually fire. The street lights shone perfectly in her eyes, causing them to twinkle. He shook his head as he had to concentrate on the road during the race, a blush adorning his face.
"Hey, think we can finish this another time? I gotta get back to my kids."
"Aye!" Josh nodded and they slowed down, each turning off the highway and down separate streets. Thinking it best to keep a steady pace Treble slowed down to a gentle cruise down the road towards the approaching boutique.
He pulled up onto the sidewalk and killed the engine, letting Sunset off before rolling the bike up the driveway.
"That was amazing! I don't think I've had that much fun in years!" Treble chuckled at her excitement, he then found himself being hugged by her. "Thank you." He felt his heartbeat getting faster as she held him close. She let go and looked away, a small blush appearing on both of their faces. He walked up to the door and knocked, Pinkie opened the door and immediately brought him into a bone crushing hug.
The night went by rather slowly for the group as they all took turns catching up with Treble. He was currently sitting on Raritys bed with Fluttershy as she showed him some of her songs, he even helped her finish one of the ones she was having trouble with.
"Thank you Treble." He smiled and was about to head over to play video games with AJ and Rainbow when he noticed Fluttershy frowning. He placed his hand under her chin and brought her to eye level, giving a worried look. "It's nothing Treble..." He raised a brow.
"Come on." He said in an authoritative tone, like a parent would to their child.
"Ok..." He sat beside her to listen. "...it's just that, every time I ask for the group to play these songs Rainbow always brushes me off and plays one of her songs." Trebles soft features soon hardened as he looked to Rainbow. He grabbed the song book and patted Fluttershys shoulder.
Rarity saw what was going on and tapped Sunsets shoulder. "You need something Rarity?"
"No, just watch what's about to happen, and pay close attention." She pointed to Treble walked up to Rainbow.
Rainbow felt someone tap her shoulder and she paused the game. She looked back to see Treble giving her a stern look she hadn't seen in years, a look she'd never forget, a look that said 'You have some explaining to do.'
"Hey Trebs..." Treble just showed her the book. "What's that?" He pointed to the label. "Fluttershys notebook? What about it?" He turned the pages to show multiple songs that the shy girl had wrote. "Wait, she wrote all this, why didn't she tell me?"
"She did." His voice alone made her tense up. She had noticed that his vocabulary had improved over the years and that made her scared. He gave the book to Dash and pointed to Fluttershy.
She gulped and walked over to her. "Did you really write these?" Fluttershy nodded. Rainbow looked through the book with legitimate interest. "These are incredible..."
"Ahem!" Came an authoritative voice behind her, causing her to jump.
"I...I'm sorry for ignoring you Shy."
"And?!" Dash whimpered.
"And we'll play one of your songs in practice next time." Satisfied, Treble walked over to Applejack and picked up a controller.
Sunset just stared at Treble with wide eyes. "He got...Dash to apologise...and abandon her ego at the same time?"
"Well, any of us could call Dashie out for her behaviour but it wouldn't be the same."
"Why not?"
"She'd brush off Pinkie, you and I, she would completely ignore Fluttershy and she'd get into an argument with Applejack about something entirely different. Treble however, she holds him at high authority for whatever reason, he's the only one of us that can keep her focused when it comes to these things."
Sunset continued staring at Treble. "What can't this boy do?"
Next Chapter: Unwanted attention Estimated time remaining: 5 Hours, 26 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
Sorry for the slight delay, had some stuff to do.
