Little Big Trouble
Chapter 24: Chapter 24 - Happy Campers (Second Round)
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An annoyed Gaige sat beside the bus window and watched the trees that passed by. Next to her was Flash who was in a deep slumber and has his head lying on Gaige's shoulder. The girl wore the standard red Camp Everfree shirt, gray shorts and had her jacket tied on her hips (Strangely enough, she has grown attached to that thing). Flash wore the same thing but instead had a blue shirt and green cargo pants.
It was a warm Wednesday morning and the whole school were heading to Camp Everfree along with Crystal Prep (Gaige is unaware of this). The couple were situated at the front row of the bus and Hazel was at the back along with Mijo while creepily staring at them from afar.
"STOP!" Sci-Twilight shouted suddenly, surprising Gaige.
"OH MY GOD SHUT UP TWILIGHT!" Gaige exclaimed as she looked back at Twilight, "YOU'LL WAKE UP BRAD!"
"We can't stop, silly! We're not there yet!" Pinkie added.
Gaige groaned in irritation as Flash woke up from all the shouting. He yawned and rubbed his eyes as he smiled to Gaige. The girl blushed as she looked away and pretended to watch the nature outside of the bus.
"Oh look, a squirrel." Gaige said sarcastically.
"Are we there yet?" Flash asked, "I was having a nice dream."
"Let me guess, another lewd dream with me?"
"Eh... No.... Yes. It was another lewd dream."
"...I hate you."
"Attention, students, we're almost there." Celestia called out.
Celestia, who was at the front of the bus along with Vice Principal Luna, turned to the students with a smile.
"But before we arrive, we just wanted to say how proud we are of you for raising enough money to go on this class field trip!" Celestia said in glee while she raised her fist up.
Everyone at the bus excluding Gaige began to shout excitedly. The girl only groaned as she looked at her cheering boyfriend beside her. Flash noticed what was going on and became confused on her current state.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Flash asked in concern.
"Oh nothing, since this field trip isn't obligatory, I could be at home enjoying a nice coco while playing Overwatch but NOOOOOOOOO, I am forced to come here and be with you," Gaige exclaimed but soon realized what she said and began to blush, "N-Not that I have any problem with that.... Wait why does Pinkie have a marshmallow pillow?"
Flash wrapped his arm around Gaige and pulled her closer, startling the girl and making her even more red.
"Come on, you'll love camp," Flash said with a smile, "I'll make sure you enjoy every second of it."
Gaige smiled warmly and avoided eye contact with Flash and said, "..Heh, I sure hope so. This better be worth it."
"Now who's excited for Camp Everfree?!" Principal Celestia concluded.
The students around began to cheer once more, which annoyed Gaige once again. Suddenly, Gaige began to hear banjos playing randomly and she couldn't see any banjos around, nor was the bus speaker playing. The students began to sing a song while Gaige covered her ears and Flash hummed to the tune.
"And there's the musical intermission.. This world is weird," Gaige groaned in annoyance, "Hell this is just a chapter adaption of Legend of Everfree... It's a good movie go watch it."
Time passed and the bus arrived at the camp. At the location, Gaige saw a few cottages which had tents scattered around it. The tents had gems as emblems in which the students were grouped. She also saw a three violet buses parked near the cottages. Everyone began to head out of the bus while Gaige let out a groan. She got a hold of Flash's hand before he could get up and exit the bus. The boy simply turned to her with a confused look.
"What is it Gaige?" Flash asked.
"Carry me out. Gaige lazy." Gaige commanded.
"Okay."
"I said carry- wait a minute, you serious?"
"Anything for you."
Flash gave out a big smile and a thumbs up, which made Gaige cringe. The boy turned his back and knelt before Gaige, prompting her to piggy back ride on him. Gaige shrugged and hopped on his back, in which Flash proceeded to carry her outside. As they got out of the bus, they saw Fluttershy admiring the scenery while Applejack and Rainbow Dash were taking out their bags from the bus.
"Isn't Camp Everfree just beautiful?" Fluttershy said in amazement, "I can't wait until we have our first nature walk."
"Heh, I can't wait until I have my first 'Nature's call'." Gaige chuckled as Flash carried her beside Fluttershy.
"Disgusting, but funny... But still disgusting." Flash laughed.
"Shut up brad."
Applejack walked beside the couple with her bag on her shoulder. She wiped the sweat from her head and took a deep breath.
"I'm just looking forward to roughing it," AJ proclaimed, "I'm gonna make my own shelter, forage for food-"
"Shut up AJ, no wonder you're background pony," Gaige exclaimed, "Tally ho! Thy shall check the tents! ONWARD BRAD."
Meanwhile in the distance overlooking the situation, a boy with icy blue hair and tan skin had a smirk on his face while he watched the scene unfold. Certain things ran to his mind as he over-analyzed every detail and quality of Gaige and Flash. Beside him was Derpy, who was watching with him.
"Girls are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. The boys don’t want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they just get the rotten apples from the ground that aren’t as good, but easy. So the apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they’re amazing. They just have to wait for the right boy to come along, the one who’s brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree." The boy said like he was saying a speech.
Derpy clapped and patted the boy on shoulder.
"Wow Artifex! You said something smart again!"
Inside the cottages, an irritated Sparkjump jumped from the couch he was lying on and checked the windows. He was with a few Crystal Prep students including Lone Wolf and Neon, who was lying on another couch reading a book.
"It's kinda noisy outside," Spark groaned, "Who are those idiots frolicking? Should we go kill their party?"
"As long as we don't do something incredibly stupid and harsh, I'm game." Lone said as he too checked the window.
"...The ones who are noisy are you guys," Neon said, "Going and taking advantage of people's get-away. Just go home already Spark."
"HUH?! YOU'RE NOT CUTE ALL!" Spark exclaimed in anger, "YOU BASTARD!"
"Bugger off will you?" Neon replied.
"You know what? We'll leave you be since you're still heartbroken... SINCE THE GREAT NEON GOT REJECTED BY THE ASIAN EMPRESS!" Spark laughed.
"...I'm going to kill you," Neon replied, hiding the fact he felt embarrassed on what they said, "You're always teasing me about that."\
Neon stood up from the couch and headed outside to see what the commotion was about. He was looking for peace and quiet during this trip but due to his friends, it all seemed to fade away. Not only that, he wanted to forget about his initial rejection. As he reached the door, he quickly opened it and headed outside. In the distance, he saw the Canterlot buses and a few students. He then looked down from the porch he was in and saw a dreaded scene that completely ruined everything he was hoping for this trip; Flash happily giving Gaige a piggy back ride.
"Shit." Neon cursed silently in irritation.
As Gaige and Flash saw Neon, the girl cringed while her boyfriend simply glared at Neon, who crossed his arms and looked away. Over in the distance, they could hear Spark shouting loudly to the Canterlot students.
"...We're going out." Flash said in a heartless manner.
"I know." Neon replied with a sigh.
"Sir Flash! Mijo also wants to have a piggy back ride!" An excited Mijo said as she came running towards the couple, "And put down Miss Gaige this instance."
Mijo caught up with the two and smiled at Flash, unaware that her brother was watching from above. As she was about to speak up, Neon let out a cough which caught her attention. Mijo turned to where the cough was and saw her brother glaring at her. She began to tremble and look away in fear.
"S-Sorry," Mijo apologized, "Mijo didn't know that brother was coming here..."
"Make sure you don't cause any trouble here and follow the rules," Neon said, "Well, since you came, enjoy your time here."
Neon headed back inside and disappeared from the three. Gaige raised a brow and patted Flash on the back, prompting him to put him down. Suddenly, the speakers blared out and the excited voice of Gloriosa Daisy spoke out. The campers including the students of Crystal Prep headed towards the center where they received their instructions and designated tents.
After a brief introduction and briefing, the students were given some free time before getting into the camp activities. The usual Canterlot gang decided to go head for a swim on the lake along with some of their friends from Crystal Prep. Gaige was dragged along by Flash and was forced to wear something that she refused to wear; a swimsuit. Thankfully, she didn't own a swimsuit and Rarity didn't bring a spare (Because she presumed Rarity would force her to wear lingerie). Instead, she wore her sukumizu (A Japanese school swimsuit) that she got from her old school.
Gaige was sitting on top of a big boulder as she watched her boyfriend, friends and some people she didn't know jump in the water. She wore a red cap that she borrowed from Flash and her usual jacket, not wanting to get unwanted attention from strangers from Crystal Prep or even her own school.
"OH MAN THE AGUA IS SO RELAXING!" Spark shouted as he got up from the water, "Hey! Hazel! Take off your jacket!"
Spark turned to Hazel, who was standing on the water while still wearing a jacket to cover up her body. Surprisingly enough, she had a physique that would make the boys go high up. She was not wearing her glasses, and her hazel eyes were visible. Along with her hair which was down, she looked pretty decent for a girl that has a weird personality.
"No." Hazel responded in a vexed tone while she glared at Spark.
"Boo! You're not brave at all!" Spark shouted back while he gave a thumbs down, "Hurry up and strip already!"
"If you weren't here, I would take it off."
Meanwhile, Flash got out of the water and shook off this wet hair. He went back to the land and sat on the ground. He turned to his back and saw Mijo wearing a purple lingerie. Her face was glowing red and covered her mouth with her wrist. She approached Flash slowly and avoided eye contact.
"...Sir Flash... Does Mijo look good?" Mijo asked slowly.
Suddenly, the two were splashed with water. Mijo shrieked from the cold water getting onto her as she turned to who splashed them. She saw Spark glaring at her.
"Mijo, what's with that? You put too many pads in," Spark said in irritation, "It's not natural. Stop trying to show off."
"S-SHUT UP!" Mijo shouted in embarrassment, "Don't l-l-look!"
Flash chuckled as he smiled at Mijo.
"Yeah, it does look good on you." He said to her.
Flash quickly turned away and focused on something else, specifically his girlfriend Gaige. He watched as the girl threw stones at the lake. Mijo started to get jealous and anxious as she slowly dipped her feet on the water.
"Hmph, Mijo wishes he was my boyfriend." She thought.
Gaige sat back on the boulder and watched her friends once more. However, she noticed that Neon wasn't present. Who would have thought that Gaige would come here and bump into him again, which made it awkward for her. She did not know if she should say something to him or do anything, but it didn't seem that Neon cared at all.
"Gaige!"
And her alone time was ruined. The irritated Gaige slowly turned to where it came from and saw Flash holding an apple. Gaige groaned and she rolled her eyes as Flash sat next to her.
"What's up Brad?" Gaige asked.
"You're not going to swim?" Flash asked as he took a bite of the apple, "You've been making a long face since the start of this camping trip. Are you thinking about something?"
".....Maybe...."
"Gaige."
"Damn it. It's about Neon."
Flash suddenly spit out the apple in his mouth and became horrified on Gaige's statement.
"Y-you're still thinking about him?! What a horrible woman!" Flash exclaimed in jealousy.
"Oh please what would you do if you were in my situation?" Gaige asked while she glared at Flash, "Try being dragged to an alleyway, get cornered and get confessed on. Honestly, it's a shame we got so awkward."
Gaige sighed as she looked up in the sky.
"Since I thought it's the first time I made friends with some I got along with." Gaige said in a low tone.
"I see..." Flash said, still hiding the fact that he was jealous.
"Well, I guess there was no helping the fact that it got this way," Gaige continued, "For now, I'll try to avoid the guy the best I can."
Flash stared at Gaige for a short while and continued to eat his apple. Gaige let out a sigh and leaned her head on Flash's shoulder, which made him get goosebumps and blush.
"Well, since I have you now, there's nothing to be worried about." Gaige said a warm and cute tone, which made Flash get aroused.
"Oh it's fine to do that with Neon! Actually, do that!" Flash said excitedly, "I support you!"
Gaige thought to herself, was she that kind of person? Flash stood up from the boulder and offered his hand to Gaige, which made her raise a brow.
"Since we've come from such a long way, let's swim together." Flash suggested.
"Flash.. I c-cant swim." Gaige said in a stuttering voice.
"Oh please, I won't do anything Gaige hates!"
Suddenly, Flash grabbed a hold of Gaige by the waist. He lifted her up which made her scream and gave her a German suplex into the water, making a big splash all over the area. Flash was the first one to emerge from the water and began laughing.
"HAHA! Let's do it again Gaige!" Flash said happily.
However, there was no response from Gaige. This went on for a minute.
"Flash! Gaige hasn't come up yet!" Hazel screamed in worry.
Over in the distance, the same boy along with Derpy from earlier was sitting on a stone and examined the entire scene. He rubbed his chin and began to speak.
"Some relationships are like Tom and Jerry; they tease each other, knock down each other, irritate each other, but can't live without each other." He said.
"Wow Artifex! Again with the big boy words!" Derpy said while she clapped.
"Thanks Derpy..."
A few hours had passed and it was already evening. The schools were divided by person and awkwardly enough, Gaige was in the group with Neon along with Flash, Mijo, Hazel, Spark and some other people. The groups were settled in campfires and had to cook their own food, in which Gaige's group cooked curry.
Spark was in charge of the curry while the others sat and watched them. However, Neon wasn't present. Gaige presumed that he was at his respective cottage trying to avoid her.
"I think it's ready," Spark said while he was stirring the pot of curry, "Hey! Mijo! Bring the spice over here!"
"Don't make Mijo work so hard!" Mijo complained as she handed the spice.
"You fool! Neon's younger sister is our servant!"
Gaige sighed as she pulled out a box behind her. She opened it up and took out a rice cooker.
"...Gaige why did you bring a rice cooker?" Spark asked, "No wait, nevermind I think I see it."
"What? I like rice alot," Gaige responded as she placed the rice cooker down, "Now where can I plug this thing?"
Realizing there wasn't any electric sockets and everywhere was wilderness and nature, she let out a groan and pouted.
"Aw, don't feel bad Gaige, let's just cook the rice on the fire." Flash suggested as he wrapped his arm around his girlfriend.
"Hey, stop flirting in such an incomprehensible way!" Spark exclaimed, "Ah that's right, you guys are going out, right? Good job! You're killing Neon!"
"Has he been poked fun at since then?" Gaige thought, "Must be annoying."
"Hmm? Why does this have anything to do with brother?" Mijo asked Hazel, oblivious to what the situation was.
"It's a secret." Hazel whispered.
Meanwhile at the cottage, Neon lied on the couch that was placed on the porch while watching the stars above. He had a book on his chest that he had just finished reading and had his phone out beside him. Normally, he would be relaxing in this kind of situation but he had something bugging him since this trip started.
"What should I do? Making such an uncomfortable face when she sees me..." He contemplated, "Damn it."
"Baka."
A familiar voice came from beside behind him. He got up and turned to where it was and saw Gaige (And a rice cooker plugged into an outlet) with her arms behind her back. His chest began to beat rapidly as the girl approached him.
"Dinner is ready, so I came to get you," Gaige said while looking away, "You won't mind me cooking my rice here right?
"Oh." Neon said while he rubbed his eyes.
Silence brewed between the two while Neon was stretching. Unknown to each other, the two were awkwardly waiting for each other to speak out. Gaige then noticed the book Neon was reading; a book about technological terms.
"Hecker circuit reintegrator." Gaige blurted out of her mouth.
"Huh? What's with the sudden nerd talk?" Neon whispered, "Uh, miniature thermosonic energy reactor."
"Thermosonic lasers!" Gaige said with a smirk.
"Hydrophobic polygrease." Neon said with his arms crossed and with a smile.
"Oh the ol' classic hydrophobic polygrease!" Gaige chuckled, "Did you know that you can use it as sunscreen?"
The two laughed it out (Even though Neon did not understand what was going on) and soon enough, the wall that hindered their friendship faded away.
"Have you thought of the possibility that I might not want to talk to you again mate?" Neon asked.
"...I didn't think it'd be to that extent..." Gaige said.
Neon began to laugh and smile at Gaige, which made her confused.
"What an insensitive girl you are!" Neon laughed.
Judging by the aura of between them, Gaige felt the weight of her chest get lifted away just from seeing Neon smile. The girl too soon smiled at him.
"Well, if it's alright with you, let's eat dinner together," Gaige suggested, "I mean, with my friends... And not just the two of us."
"Well mate, since you invited me, I'll go." Neon replied.
Suddenly, loud rustling noises came from a bush near them. Neon looked at where it was and saw glimpse of blue hair hiding behind it. He let out a sigh of disgust and turned back to Gaige.
"I need to take a leak first, you go on ahead." Neon said in excuse.
"Alright, but I'm coming back for my rice." Gaige said as she departed.
As soon as Gaige disappeared from his sights, Neon headed towards the bush with an angered look. As he got around it, he saw Flash writing his girlfriend's name on the ground with a stick.
"Idiot, I saw you." Neon said with a threatening tone.
Flash simply glared at him and turned back to what he was doing.
"It's not like that. I heard there were berries nearby so I came to take a look." Flash replied.
"You don't have to worry, I don't have an interest in taking other people's things." Neon said, "Atleast, I won't do anything within this current sort of situation."
"What? So you're going to give up?" Flash asked with a smile, "Because you got rejected?! I SEE! DO THAT!"
"Well, if she showed some interest, that would be a different story." Neon replied back with a smirk.
Flash's blood began to boil as he glared and cracked his knuckles infront of Neon. Flash stood up and raised his fist to Neon, who in turn began to unbutton his shirt and cracked his knuckles as well.
"Bring it ya wanker."
Back the campfire, Gaige came back to get criticized by Mijo for wearing something unfashionable infront of her older brother. She ignored what she just said and joined in with the others. However, she noticed Flash wasn't there, the person who she wanted to talk to for a little bit. But unknown to her, there were two idiots fighting over nothing in the distance.
Back in Canterlot particularly at Flash's residence, a black limo was parked outside of the house. Inside was a sleeping Curtis, one of Mr. Sentry's underlings. The door to the house suddenly opened and out came Blaze, Flash's older brother, who was carrying a bag. He had an excited look on his face as he walked towards the car and gave it a knock.
"Curtis! Curtis wake up! Don't sleep on a time like this!" Blaze said in an excited tone, "I heard something interesting from mom. As an older brother, I have to go cheer him on!"
"Hm? Go? Go where?" Curtis replied as he opened the car window.
"Where there are swarms of high-school girls clad in swimsuits!" Blaze said in glee.
Instantly, Curtis came back to his senses and turned the engines on. He too had an excited look as Blaze got inside and the two headed off to camp where his brother was at.
This will not end well.
Next Chapter: Omake 1 - Mijo's Scary Story Estimated time remaining: 4 Hours, 12 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
What? You were expecting a manga panel with Gaige and the other characters in their swimsuits weren't you? You're just here for the swivels aren't ya?
And now for the multicultural:
Мозок людини складається з частин, які я майже не пам'ятаю. Я знаю тільки те, що Cerebrum це, так як це в фільмі X-Men. Також йдуть дивитися Logan, це хороший фільм.