Element of Courage
Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - Quick chase to the cut.
Previous Chapter Next Chapter“Stop!” Yelled the mall cop as he took out a whistle, and started blowing it fiercely, as he continued to run after her.
The crowd of shoppers look on to see what the commotion is. A young lady with rainbow hair, purple eyes, wearing a white top with a rainbow bolt emblem on it, blue jacket and purple dress with white strips can be seen dashing down the hall. She zips from left to right, trying to avoid people within the crowd. Rainbow Dash had an evil smirk on her face as she kissed the necklace before slipping it down her top.
Following behind the mall cop are both Applejack and Sunset running neck and neck with either other.
“It’s like the friendship games all over again!” Yelled Sunset avoiding a young lady and her daughter.
“Ay don’t think stealing was part of it!” Applejack yelled back with a brief smirk and ducked under a ladder.
Sensei Discord is behind a ice cream stand dressed in white uniform with a employee badge. He is busy serving ice cream to kids when he noticed the commotion. Watching Rainbow being chased by a Mall Cop, then Applejack and Sunset. “Who says malls are boring!?” He exclaimed and stuffed a cone of ice cream into his mouth. One kid looked up and started cry because his ice cream was taken.
Since Sunset is wearing her new shoes, she is able to run fast, but not as fast as Rainbow. She reached the food court at the top of the bend in horseshoe mall just in time to see her friend plowing through the door that opened to the courtyard. The mall cop was breathing heavily as he pushed his way into the courtyard after her. Applejack stopped right behind Sunset as she looked through the door window watching Rainbow push her way through the crowd which was slowing her down.
“Unless she can fly out of here, she will need to exit left or right at the end.” Sunset said between breaths, pointing to the two exits. “I'll go right!” Sunset said, running back into the mall and heading right.
“Ok then, guess ay go left!” Applejack said, still trying to catch her breath before running down the left side of the mall. “Why didn't ay get shoes!?” She complained as her boots clopped hard against the floor tiles.
Sunset ran as best she could down right side of the mall, glancing through a few windows, seeing some people being shoved out of the way by Rainbow. The mall cop ended up tripping over a table, falling head first into the recycling bin. Sunset noticed the mall cop pulling out a radio just before her view was blocked by more department stores.
Applejack, on the opposite side of the mall, also noticed the same turn of events. She was further behind Sunset, but catching up rapidly. Not wanting to lose to Rainbow she picks up speed.
Sunset finally reached the mall exit on the right and stopped at the door with a loud thump against it. She turned around panting heavily leaning against the door trying to catch her breath. Finding the energy she readies herself to confront Rainbow Dash the moment she passes through.
She better have a heck of a good reason or I will knock some sense back into her. Sunset thought.
Applejack reached the exit at the same time on the left, panting heavily and leaning back on the wall. She took off her hat to fan herself. “This makes no sense. If what she is doing is true, I will hog tie her upside down and drag her home till she promise to never steal again.” Applejack mutter to herself.
What seemed like a long few seconds, the food court door on the left bursts open by Rainbow, who ran to the exit, only to notice Applejack who looked ready to pounce her. In a split second decision she changed direction and ran back into the courtyard trying for the right door now. Going out the right door, Rainbow eyes widen in shock to see Sunset blocking her way as well with arms stretched out. She stopped with a screech of her shoes, preventing a collision with her.
“Oh, it's you, you're always in the way, dammit!” Rainbow yelled out, knowing that both exits are blocked, she turned around on her heels and dashed back up the right side of the mall at high speed.
“Rainbow stop, let's talk about this!” Sunset yelled out, only to hear her snicker back.
By the time Sunset reached the curve in the mall, she had lost sight of her. Looking down the left side and then the right there was no sign of her. From the corner of her eye, Sunset saw the top Rainbow's hair zip into the bathroom area. Unless she tries the fire exit I think I can catch her. Sunset thought as she approached the bathroom area and looked further down the hall where the men’s bathroom was located. Turning her head back to the women’s bathroom door, she went inside. Noticing a large trash bin next to the door, Sunset pull it in front of the door, to block any further escape.
“Rainbow, are you in here? I just want to talk.” Sunset asked, looking at the stallls as she slowly walked through the room. Pushing on one door handle, it open to an empty toilet. She then tried another with the same result. “You are not the only one who has made a mistake before,” Said Sunset as she opened another door to find that the toilet wasn't flushed. “Eewww.” She let out with a shudder, closing the door immediately. Looking at the last stall, Sunset stood up, bracing herself. This must be it. Pushing down on the handle, she slammed the door open to...
“Eeeppp!!!” Exclaimed Sonata Dusk as she tried to pull up her stockings quickly covering herself. “Don't you ever knock? Are you some sick turd burglar or something?” She said sounding upset.
“Ooh Sorry.. So sorry, I didn't know it was you. I-I-I...” Sunset stumbled back, covering her eyes from the obscene view.
“Of all the nerve. Here I am just minding my own business, then you come in here yelling and slamming doors open.” Sonata said annoyingly as she walked over to the sink to wash her hands. Drying her hands off she turns to leave.
Sunset walked in front of Sonata, stopping her just as she approached the door. “Wait! Did you by any chance see Rainbow Dash come in here?” She asked, looking at Sonata who had her hand over her right wrist rubbing it.
“That Rainbow freak? No, haven’t seen her. Maybe she’s gone already, thought of that.” Sonata said, looking annoyed and wanting to leave.
“Alright, but if you do see her, can you let me know?” Sunset asked, pushing the trash can back into the corner.
“Finally.” Huffs Sonata, pushing the door open with her right hand and revealing another bracelet with a green gem.
Sunset only sees a quick flicker of green as the door closed. “Hey, wait Sona...” Her stomach let out a loud and unpleasant gurgle. Clutching her stomach, Sunset turned from the exit. “Crap, it hurts, oh goddess...” She let out a short yelp and ran into the nearest stall, slamming the door shut.
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Minutes later Applejack walked up to where Pinkie was waiting. “Have ya seen Sunset or Rainbow anywhere?” She asked, helping with half the bags that Pinkie was carrying. They both turned their heads and looked over to the bathroom hallway and heard a small groan, watching Sunset slowly walking towards them.
“There she is. Hey Sunset, we’re over here!” Pinkie yelled, waving happily to Sunset, who is walking with her hand still clutching at her stomach.
“I lost her,” Sunset said, looking defeated as she sat down at an empty table.
“That was so unlike her, why ya think that girl needs to steal?” AJ asked, sitting down then removing her boots, to let her feet breath.
“Flying lessons are not cheap.” Pinkie said, scratching her head. “But skydiving is easy, all you need to do is just jump!” She smiled, spreading her arms out like she was free falling.
Sunset faced palm, which she then proceeded to rub her temples. “Man, I am beat.” She said, leaning her head back and pulls on her hair.
“I'll give that girl an earful on the phone tonight,” AJ said, slamming her fist down on the table.
Sunset looked at her cell phone to check the time. “Well before it's too late, I would like to get my hair cut.” She said, standing up.
She looked at Pinkie's wild hair, which was even worse. “Want to get yours cut to as well?” Sunset asked, tugging on the massive Pink puff curls.
“But I like my hair.” Pinkie said, pushing down on her hair, which springed back up and falling over her eyes. “Hehe, maybe you're right.” The fluff of pink hair with a mouth said.
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It was not long until they found the Hair Salon & Spa. Taking their seats, the girls patiently waited for their service. Pinkie took this opportunity to put all the bags down on an empty chair.
Rarity walked up to the reception desk and was presently surprised to see her friends there. “Oh my, it’s so wonderful to see you girls again, it has been far too long since summer started.” She said, her elegant voice refine with such grace.
Her dark blue eyes shine bright in contrast with her light blue eyeshadow, her long styled purple hair flows all the way down her back, stopping just at her hips. Her top is a bow collar, long sleeves, white blouse with a purple silk dress that has three diamonds stitched in. She wore matching pair of designer boots on her feet and a hair clip with a matching image of three diamonds on it and to top it off, Rarity was wearing red lipstick that shine brightly, but didn't look thickly put on. Her style of clothing and accessories gave Rarity an aura of elegant and maturity.
Sunset was speechless as she fiddled with her hair, looking at her dress and leather jacket feeling completely outclassed.
“Hey, Rarity!” Pinkie jumped up, running over to give her a hug.
Rarity smiled nervously as she tried to push herself back from Pinkie’s hug. “It’s nice to see you too, darling, but can you please let go of me, you might wrinkle my dress.” Pinkie beamed brightly as she let go, allowing Rarity to smooth out any wrinkles in her dress. “Please Pinkie, if you can, try not to make such an outburst while I’m at work, thank you.” Rarity said, now returning a more ladylike hug to Pinkie, who smiled with glee.
Compared to Rarity, Pinkie was the complete opposite. With bright blue eyes, dark pink hair with wild curls that hangs loosely halfway down her back. She wore a white T-shirt with blue sleeves and a pink heart in the middle. Her dress is another shade of pink with balloons imprinted on it with matching blue boots on her feet.
“So what brings you to this fine establishment?” Rarity asked, pulling herself away from the hug.
“Sunset wants her hair cut. I love how wild it looks, but she wants to change it.” Pinkie said, fidgeting having a hard time standing still.
“Pinkie, I can ask that myself?” Sunset said as she stood up and reached for Pinkie. Placing her hand on her shoulder which calmed her down and tugged on Pinkie’s hair. “This one here needs a nice trim as well.” She smiled.
“Aarf!” Pinkie responded with a playful tone at her touch.
Rarity put a finger to her bottom lip and thinks. “This would indeed be a great challenge.” She said, running her hand through Pinkie’s thick hair. “What about you Applejack, what can I offer you today?” She asked, looking at AJ who was sitting down.
“Oh ah’m fine. Mah hair can wait until next time.” She said, pulling her hat down more and then picked up some fashion magazines.
Rarity turned to look at Sunset with a smile. “Alright, come this way dear and I will get started.” She said as she started to walk and looking back at Pinkie, “Oh Lotus, I have a challenge for you. Can you work miracles!?” She called out.
Lotus’s head popped out to look at Rarity. “Miracles?” She questioned. Her eyes followed Rarity's finger and looked at Pinkie who waved back.
“Hi!” She said with a goofy grin and pulling at her hair.
Next Chapter: Chapter 7- Disharmony Estimated time remaining: 5 Hours, 21 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
This one took a bit more time with the edits and corrections.
What I write is completely from the top of my head.Hope you all enjoyed it.
And again special thanks to Dreagknight who helped.