Scarlet Ray Chapter 1 (Original)

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Hello everypony, this is my first fan fiction! I've put some time into it and I've finally made up my mind to present it to the public! Indeed it is a memorable moment for me. This chapter is purposefully short, to see what feedback I get. I'm hoping to make normal chapter about twice as long. I hope you enjoy it, and I'm looking forward to writing this second chapter!

 

Here is the picture of Scarlet Ray by the way.

http://i.imgur.com/ZQyd2.png

 

Enjoy!

 

Scarlet Ray

Chapter 1: Awakening

 

 

I opened my eyes. Such a simple action, an action that I’ve been doing ever since I was a filly; it hurt more than any pain I’ve ever experienced. Around me all I could see were trees. Not just any trees mind you, but those spooky trees you find deep in the Everfree forest. I tried to stand, but I couldn’t, but I notice my once bright yellow flank was covered in mud and dirt, my red hair a tangled matted mess. Recollecting my thoughts, I try to remember what in Equestria I am doing here, just to realize that I can’t. I feel my memories teasing at my mind, taunting it as I try desperately to grab a hold of them. Panicking, I felt my heart racing quickly and my mind becoming fuzzy. I saw a stripped figure in the distance galloping towards me, but my mind had other ideas than to confront the mysterious figure.

I blacked out.

 

As I regained consciousness, I was in a different place. The entire room was white, and I was in a soft bed. I see a nurse trotting over to me, apparently talking to me because all I can see is her mouth moving as she readies a syringe. I try to say something, but again my mind becomes fuzzy. Before I lose all grasp on reality, I am able to croak out “Scarlet… Ray”. My name.

I blacked out.

 

Once again I awake, and I was feeling much better than before. I can comfortably move without feeling pain, and I clumsily stumble out of bed as I make my way over to the window. Outside, I see ponies making their ways home as the sun sets beyond the mountains of Equestria in the distance. I hear the door open and turn to greet my guest.

 

“Yes?” I notice that my voice is much better, and smile, overcome with joy.

“HellomynameisPinkiePieandZecorafoundyouintheforestandshesaidyouwereintroublesowehelpedyou! Ilikepartiesdoyoulikeparties? MaybewhenyoufeelbetterwecanhaveasurprisepartywithalltheotherponiesinPonyville!”

Dang, this pony speaks really fast… I couldn’t understand a word she said. I could feel my mind becoming fuzzy again as I desperately tried to comprehend what she said, but in the heat of the moment all I could manage was a measly “What?” I noticed the other pony inhaling deeply, as if to blow out some birthday candles (or in her case, speak quickly). I managed to put my hoof up to her mouth and interject “Please speak slowly!” before she repeated what she had previously said.

With a nod she says “Hello, my name is Pinkie Pie and Zecora found you in the forest and she said you were in trouble so we helped you! I like parties, do you like parties? Maybe when you feel better we can have a surprise party with all the other ponies in Ponyville!”

Sighing with relief, I managed a smile.

“I would like that! I would also like the opportunity to properly thank you. I don’t think I’ve introduced myself. My name is Scarlet Ray. What’s your name?”

Almost as if she were a puppy that had been offered a treat, she replied energetically “Pinkie Pie! And I already know your name! Don’t ask how. Oh boy a party! I’m gonna go get ready right now” and with that, she disappeared into thin air.

 

Sighing with relief and sudden exhaustion, I collapse back onto the bed. I desperately try to remember the reason for why I was in the Everfree forest to begin with. Everypony knew that was a taboo place to enter. In frustration, I push back my red hair over my ears as I feel a searing pain in my palm. Looking down I see the number “3” branded upon my hoof. My heart races as I desperately try to remember the association of the number with myself. But all I can remember is being in the dark as a searing pain went through my right hoof; the hoof that has the three on it.