open The Town That Friendship Forgot

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

"Maybe. I'm not sure to be honest. The truth was that as soon as I woke up, the event was already being built. That, or it was already built. I remember Sam and Astral had helped in getting the events all set up." Dynamo explained, glancing over to Thundy. However, his attention was still on the building that he asked the male griffon to stop at. "Do you see that? That cafe over there." He pointed towards the specific building to further add to his point. "That looks like a nice cafe to get something to eat. Maybe a light dinner or some snacks and such. It also looks like they have the option to dance, as well. Maybe it would be nice if Bluebell and I can have a dance together." He blushed at the thought, while remembering in offering her a dance to make up for the date falling through from yesterday's invasion.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad
 

"Heh, reminds me of when I took Chelsea out to dance that one night. Gah, I'll never forget that one moment. It was joyful, yet sad at the same time, joyful that Chelsea learned how to dance, but sad that her parents weren't there to see it all unfold..." Thundy said with a sad sigh. "Chelsea wishes every day to see her mom and dad just so she could hug them and tell them how far she's come..." Thundy stated. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

"I'm really sorry to hear that. I wish her parents were there to see her dance." Dynamo frowned, a sad sigh escaped from his lips. He honestly felt sorry for the female griffon. In a way, he could still understand what she had gone through, but still. "I know that they aren't there, but someone had told me something once. That even when someone is gone, it doesn't mean that they are truly gone. Their love and care will always be with you, no matter what. I'm sure that whatever path Chelsea takes. I know that her parents are there and watching over her even as we speak. They'll always be a part of her life, no matter what." He explained, hoping to brighten the male griffon's spirits. 

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad

"Chelsea even told me when we first met that she'd do anything to bring her parents back. It was a tough thing, but I had to tell her the truth about the dangers of such things. I told her that the spirits of her parents will always be with her, like you said. Gah, it makes me think of my parents...who...I still hold something against..." Thundy said, his words getting choked up at the end. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

"Feels like everyone might have said something along those lines at least once in their life. The only problem is that it's not worth saying that. Since it shows that becoming desperate might end up leading to bad decisions later down the line. So, I do get what you mean." Dynamo explained, glancing at the griffon, who seemed to have been chocked up by the mention of his parents. "It's not worth holding a grudge. I remember you told me that they almost abandoned you, but they didn't. Even if you have doubt, then you just have to remember. They are your family and family sticks together, no matter what the trials might be. I know I might not know what I'm saying as I haven't experienced that. Even so, they're still your parents and there for you. I still think they love you for who you are." He says, placing a comforting hoof upon the griffon's shoulder. He thought it would be best to try and change the subject. He was worried that what he was saying might have made Thundy feel uncomfortable or more upset or even angry.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad

"I...I just can't...seem to...let go..." Thundy said with a quiver in his voice and a small sniffle. He listened as the engine of his mustang idled with its signature purr. He looked at Dynamo with tears welling in his eyes. Thoughts of him going back and seeing them again left Thundy in a state of worry and despair. This was where he felt most vulnerable. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

As the car continued to run in park, Dynamo watched as Thundy had tears welling up in his eyes. It felt disheartening to see the griffon in such a state. Seeing him like this reminded of how he had felt at one point or another in his life. Closing his eyes and nodding, he pulled the griffon into a tight hug. "Shh...I know, but sometimes it's best to let it go. Even if sometimes it's hard to let go, then one won't ever be able to move on. I remember that you told me that they could have abandoned you. They could have, but they didn't. Maybe it was because they were scared and just didn't understand what had happened to you. Anyone would be concerned if you ask me. At least, I would be concerned, but even so. Maybe if we went to visit your world, then maybe you can talk to them. Some of us can go and be there to support you. I know that it might be awkward or might not be possible, but maybe talking to them will help. I don't know if you did before, but it's better to let them know how you feel. Rather than just keeping it bottled up inside and letting a fear or grudge to hold you back." He knew he wanted to drop the subject as he was afraid of upsetting Thundy, but he couldn't accept seeing a friend to look so broken and/or defeated.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad

"B-but...they called me...a m-monster...and a-almost said I-I wasn't their s-son anymore..." Thundy said pulling Dynamo in for a tighter hug, feeling like he could just break into sobs. Yes, Thundy's parents let him back in since he was their son, but the fact that they hurt him deeply when he first appeared to them after the transformation was what he absolutely struggled to let go. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

Dynamo felt himself be pulled into a tighter hug, while nodding in understanding to his remark. He patted his back as he wanted to be there for him. "I...I know what that's like. I-I've been called that for most of my life. Just because I wasn't born like other unicorns or other ponies." He says, noting to the curved horn on his forehead. "Sometimes I wondered if I was like that to my mom and dad, but they still accepted me for who I was. Words hurt and s-some can stick to you." He closed his eyes as he remembered certain things that were said to him. He shook his head as he knew he had to be there for him. "Even then, sometimes they are said out of impulse or of regret. They may have said it before, but that doesn't change the fact that they still love you. You're their son, no matter what you look like, or what you've gone through. I remember there was this speech on Toonami. You can't just keep running away from this fear or roadblock. Even if you do, then it'll always be there standing next to you. If you let it get the best of you, or bother you, then it'll keep you from being you." It was different from what he had heard, but it felt close to what he was trying to convey. "Maybe next time you see them, you have to tell them how you feel. Let them know how much it hurt you and talk it out. If you don't, then it'll only break your family apart. You won't be able to move past this unless you get it off of your chest. That, or be able to move on from that difficult time in your life. You know that no matter what, you're friends are always here for you. We support you through the good and bad, but only you can make those decisions, Thundy."

[Silly Druid 7,030]

@Samurai Equine

"Of course, they should know." Nopony answers Samurai's question. "Are you sure he's getting good care here? Maybe he should be moved to another hospital..."

"And I think I know who that only pony he wants to see is." Tree Song adds.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad

"I just..." Thundy started, but sniffled. Then...Thundy actually broke down into soft sobbing. Tears cascaded down his eyes, which a couple landed on Dynamo's fur as he continued to hug Dynamo close. He wanted to forgive his parents but still has his worries and doubts. 

[Samurai Equine]

@PawelS

Samurai nods and get to work. "Let's hope this still works like Pencil described."

@ExplosionMare, @C. Thunder Dash, @Dynamo Pad, @Ragland Tiger, @GeneralDirection

Samurai begins writing in his journal, hoping that a copy of it well be sent to everyone else's journals.

Dear Pencil, Thundy, Chelsea, Dynamo, Bluebell, and Silver,

I've found Trilby Hatter! Need your help. Urgent. Trilby is in critical condition at the Canterwild Hospital, and for some reason, the hospital isn't allowing visitors.
Can anyone please get here as soon as possible? I can make two more teleportation trips, if necessary.

-Samurai Equine.

"There. Now we just need to see if they'll get the message.

Edited March 27, 2021 by Samurai Equine

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash @Samurai Equine @Ragland Tiger @PawelS @ExplosionMare @GeneralDirection

Dynamo nodded as he gently patted the griffon's back. All the while, feeling a few tears hit his fur from his sobs. "I know. Just say that means you have doubt or worry, right? We all have that sort of fear of doubt. The most we can do is just confront them and talk to them about it. I'd say what do you have to lose? However, I'm not sure if that's the right way of putting it. What I want to say is that it might be better to talk to them. Whether it's what you truly wish to hear or not, then it's better than never finding out at all, right?" Even when he knew he said these things, he still felt like he should have been told this, as well. He knew it wouldn't be a good time to talk, but there would be a time and place. Now wasn't the time as currently he was meant to comfort a friend. His ears perked as he heard a sort of ringing noise. He pulled back from the hug, while looking to see his saddlebag was glowing. Flipping up the bag, he noticed that it was his journal that was given to him by Pencil. "I wonder if Bluebell is ready for the date already." He wondered, flipping through the pages to see that it wasn't from Bluebell, but from Samurai. He gasped as he flipped read the contents of the letter. "It's from Sam. He says that they managed to find Trilby!" He says, looking over to Thundy in wonder if he had gotten the same note.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad @Samurai Equine

Thundy gasped. "Oh my...Trilby..." He said wiping the tears away with one last sniffle. "I-I'm sorry you had to see me cry like that..." He added. A memory of a game popped in his head. He then gathered some electricity and made three white power legos from Lego Racers appear. He then put them in a special holding spot. "Dynamo, you better hold on for this one. This power will warp us right back to Samurai's house." Thundy stated as he gathered some electricity and made a green lego appea. He then put it in the holding space. A picture of what seemed like a space portal appeared. "Are you ready?" He asked. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

Dynamo shook his head as he heard Thundy's apology. "It's okay and no need to apologize. It's always good to get what's bothering you off of your chest. If not, then it would just keep eating at you until it would become too much to bare. I'm glad you told me and I hope that I and the others can be there to help you through it." Dynamo explains, before tilting his head as what looked to be building blocks had appeared. As he was about to question, Dynamo turned towards Thundy with a look of concern/worry. "Uh...do I really want to ask? Can I get a second opinion or a say in this?" He asks, taking notice of a space portal had appeared from the building blocks. "I guess I don't really really have an option, huh?" He sighed, tightening his seatbelt as he gripped the sides of the seat. "I'm ready to go whenever you are, Thundy."

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad

"Okay. On three. Here we go. One...two...THREE!" Thundy said slamming the gas and pressing a button. At that moment, the mustang was sucked into a portal. In the portal, it was a like a blue tunnel. The g-forces were high, at 7gs, pinning the two in their seats. The portal spat them right by Sam's house. Thundy gently pressed the brake pedal and brought the mustang to a gentle. "Well, here we are. That was fast right?" He asked. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

"Okay and thanks for the warning." Dynamo would say, taking a deep breath as he braced for whatever Thundy had planed. As he hit the gas pedal and pressed a button, Dynamo watched as the vehicle was sucked into the portal. The gaming unicorn could feel himself being pinned to his seat as the forces were pushing against him. "N-Now I know what a pancake feels like!" He exclaimed through gritted teeth, while hoping this would stop soon. His hopes were granted as the portal had sent them to Samurai's house. As the brake pedal was pressed, Dynamo woozily glanced to see that they had arrived. He felt as if his heart had stopped, while his cheeks turned a sickishly green color. Without warning, Dynamo quickly leaned over and began to puke. Thankfully, he managed to miss being sick on the car or the seats. "T-Too f-f-fast of a r-r-r-ride. Aww, there goes my b-breakfast." He managed to stutter as he just continued to hang halfway out of the side door.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad

Thundy was happy that Dynamo didn't puke inside his mustang. He got out and gently picked up the sick unicorn and let out a very slow healing current that eased away the sick and nauseating feeling. "I guess 7 Gs was a little too much for ya...well we had to get back..." Thundy said with a sigh, holding Dynamo close. He then gathered some electricity and made a biscuit appear for Dynamo to eat. "Here, want this biscuit?" He asked. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

Dynamo felt as if he was ready to be sick again as he felt himself being picked up by the male griffon. It all changed as he felt a healing sensation, while his sickening feeling was starting to fade. He breathed a sigh of relief as he was starting to feel better, before being pulled into a hug by Thundy. "Well, to be fair. I have never experienced seven g's before. I can guess it's like an extreme version of being on a rollercoaster like you had mentioned before. Except, that was a whole lot worse. I don't think I'll ever get used to that. Please don't use that again unless there's no other option." He knew there couldn't be no promises made, but he knew that was not the most pleasant ride in the world. Hugging the griffon back, Dynamo nodded as he accepted the biscuit in a levitation spell. "Thanks for the biscuit. Sorry if me being sick had ruined your car." He would say, giving the griffon an apologetic expression. 

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad @Samurai Equine

"Ah, you didn't ruin it. You were quick enough." Thundy said hugging Dynamo back. "Now let's go inside and see what's up with Trilby." Thundy said cradling Dynamo in his arms as he slowly walked towards Samurai's front door. He knocked on it 3 times and waited. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash @Samurai Equine

"That's a relief. I didn't want to ruin the vehicle. Sorry about getting sick like that." Dynamo responded as he felt Thundy returning the hug. He felt himself being cradled as the griffon walked them up towards Samurai's house. Upon knocking on the front door three times, Dynamo squirmed about as he managed to stand on his hooves. "N-No need to worry about holding me. I have to get the feeling back in my hooves." He felt his hooves and legs begin to wobble and tremble. He knew it must have been because of the g's he was experiencing. There didn't seem to be any noise or anyone from the other side of the door. "Is Samurai home? I hope he's okay." He says, flipping to the page that he had sent the message. "Oh, Thudny! Look!" He held up the page to the griffon so he could see. "Sam is at the Canterwild Hospital. We have to get to him as they aren't accepting visitors." He explained, while wondering what the plan would be now.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad @Samurai Equine

Thundy thought. "Hmmm, if he needs us right now...guess I'll have to instant transmission us there...are you ready. You won't feel any Gs this time..." Thundy stated as he had put Dynamo on the ground after feeling him squirm. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash @Samurai Equine

"Wait a minute. Do you meant that thing you did when we were in the field a few days ago?" Dynamo asks, remember the way Thundy had teleported over towards the others. "I'm all for teleporting. Thank you for asking if I wanted to teleport with you, but just one thing. What about your vehicle? Is it okay to leave it at Sam's house? It wouldn't get in the way of anything, right?" He wondered, while nodding as he was ready to head to where Sam and the others were at.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad @Samurai Equine

"My mustang should be fine here. We don't have time to drop it off at the shop. I'll do that later. Let's go meet Sam, for time is passing by, and we hope that Trilby is gonna make it." Thundy stated looking at Dynamo. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,360]

@C. Thunder Dash

"I suppose that maybe Samurai's kuroko's can look after your vehicle for the time being." Dynamo responded, nodding as he knew that they had to go and meet up with Sam and the others. "Okay, but what do I have to do. I know you said instant transmission, but is it just like in the show. Do you have to place your talon on my shoulder, or do I place a hoof on your talon or shoulder?" He asks, wondering what he had to do in order for them to teleport. All the while, knowing that they had to go as soon as possible.