The Forgotten Trove
Chapter 31: Pinkie
Previous Chapter Next ChapterYou tap on the door to Sugarcube Corner, then facehoof as you realize it's an open bakery. You gulp, clenching a bouquet of fresh flowers picked form Lilly's garden. She's pretty angry about it, but none of that matters now. The only think on your mind is impressing her.
You push through the door and a bell sounds.
Di-Ding!
"Ooh! Hello! Can I help you?!" she asks, her voice just as soft and soothing as you remember.
You stumble forward and hold out a shaky hoof. "Here uh... Pinkie. I... um... I thought you'd like these."
Her eyes immediately light up and begin to glow like twinkling stars. "Oh thank you!" she says, leaning forward and taking in a deep overdrawn whiff.
Your heart skips a beat at the sight of the beautiful pink mare enjoying your gift. "I'm really glad you like them Pi..."
Suddenly, she opens her mouth and bites into the bunch, chewing for a moment then swallowing the entire gift in a single gulp.
"Mmm! Juicy!"
The remaining stems slip from the grip of your hoof, and you watch woefully as they slowly fall to the floor.
"Thanks for the snack. Maybe I can get a snack for you now." She gestures towards a glass case displaying an array of cakes and pastries.
Each looks perfectly delicious, covered in sprinkles, icing, and sugary toppings of all sorts.
"I'll have a cinnamon roll... please." You reach into your saddle bag and hoof over two bits, quite familiar with the price already.
"Okie Dokie Lokie!"
Pinkie spins on one hoof towards the back of the glass case, twirling like an elegant ballerina. In one swift movement, she opens the case and scoops the desired snack onto a small sheet of wax paper. She then balances it on the tip of her muzzle, and gently nudges it into your hooves.
You clumsily grip the treat, nearly dropping it as you attempt to form words of gratitude. "Thanks you. I mean, uh, thank you... thanks."
She waves you off, and as you turn to exit, you bump into a peculiar blue pegasus.
"Watch it, chump!" Rainbow Dash stands strong, and you begin to grovel.
Your ears droop and you begin to slowly trot around her, shamed.
She groans and rolls her eyes. "Hey, I'm sorry alright? I didn't mean to..."