private (ROMANCE) The Love Triangle

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

They began walking down the road. Patterson began wondering, 'Hmmm, I wonder if maybe it would have been better if Silver had just let off a little steam back there at the sweet shop. I'm not sure where this is going, but it's probably not going to end well.' He sighed and continued to follow. 'Oh well, at least I actually have something to do while I'm here.' He thought.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) "Soooo... how've ya been. Haven't seen ya since ya up and left Ma, Pa, and I back in Baltimare. We were so heartbroken that you were missing. We even got a search party out scowering the city."

 

(Mr. Critical) guilt tripping, really. Alright, game on Silver.

"Alas, I knew of my actions would be costly to those I hold dear. For I could not face them for my previous actions. But I have been surviving, knowing I won't be able to see the ones I once held deer to me."

I tried to make it sound a little extra dramatic. Thank you miss Rarity.

 

 

(Silver Star) Well so much for that. Guys good. Saw right through me.

"O-oh, well, as long as your happy, I'm sure mother would aprove. So, what do you do for a living?"

He responded with...

"I'm a film critic for the ponyville daily. Not bad, but it pays the bills."

Huh, wonder if he's seen my films.

Any hobbies?

 

(Mr. Critical) with that question, I thought back to all my travels. The other planets I've seen, journeying through time and space. And I responded with...

"Traveling."

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

Patterson kept following along, listening intently as the two...uh, "caught up" with each other. He began to sink more into the background, as the two exchanged thoughts and memories, for they were so caught up in trying to get at each other. Pat didn't care though, it happened all the time. He just enjoyed listening. This was getting interesting.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr.Critical) Finally after what seemed like an eternity, we were there.

A waiter came up to us and gave us our seats. Things looked a bit slow today, but kinda good for us. Fast-ish food and privacy. Another waiter came up to our table. And he spoke in with a thick haytaly accent.

"Bonjourno, can I start you off with some beverages."

My sister ordered first.

"How about some water for now."

Unfortunately, I had a bit of a problem with my order. A bit of a... translation issue.

"Vorrei un po 'do vino."

I placed my hoof on my mouth in suprise.

The waiter gave me a suprised look.

"But sinore, its a bit early for wine."

I gave a dead panned look to him and simply answered with...

"Visitando famiglia."

With that, I think he understood what I ment. Damnation that translation circuit, really need to fix the settings on that thing.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

Pat took off his reading glasses, which he was using to look at the menu, and looking to the waiter, he ordered. "I'll have some fettuccine alfredo with a side of caesar salad. And for a beverage, I'll have some raspberry Haytalian creme soda, please." He said as the waiter wrote the order down on his notepad.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) "And I'll have the Sphagetti with tofu balls. With some... I'll have a mango Haytalian soda."

The waiter took our menus. And I looked to my brother in confusion at his, at least I think it was, order.

"I... didn't know you spoke haytalian. That a place you traveled to?

He gave me an irritated look, but changes to what looked like a sneer. As if he knew something I didn't.

"I know a little bit. But not exactly fluent. And yes, I have been to the country numerous times."

Something was up with him. I knew there was something he's not telling me. Oh well, my vengeance shall be complete soon enough.

 

(Mr. Critical) Huh, its been, what 34 minutes, and she hasn't done... anything that bad. Maybe she's changed. Maybe, something could come from this. A new bond. But this is Silver Star, so can't be too careful.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

While waiting for their food, there was an awkward silence between the trio. Well, maybe awkward for them. Pat didn't mind the silence, it happened all the time, and he didn't really care to talk a lot. And his mind was often filled with thoughts, as it was right now. 'I am sure that Silver is up to something. Trying to get back at Mr. Critical, and it's probably going to end terribly. I don't know what to do, but I can't just sit back and let it happen. But I don't even know what Silver is planning! *sigh* Oh River, if only you were here.'

Edited December 25, 2013 by Pat.Rio.T.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr. Critical) "So, Silver..."

I got her attention.

"I saw your performance in "I saw your performance in the... ah what was it... um."

Her eyes were stairing at me, and she knew of what I was trying to say somehow.

"You mean, 'Blazing hooves.'"

"Yes, that one. And I don't really want to admit it, but you were... g-good in the role."

Her eyes widened. She was not expecting that and neither was I.

 

(Silver Star) He liked my performance. No, this has to be a trick. Just... play along.

"T-thanks Critical."

"Actually, just call me critic."

He gave me a sincere smile. Guy was good. Before long I saw our food aproaching. Time for sweet sweet vengeance.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

"Ah, good. Our food is here. I'm starving." Pat said. Although he was dreading the inevitable, not being able to do anything about it. He watched as the waiter approached with their food, and began setting it down in the appropriate places at the table. Wondering all the while, if and when Silver would "strike".

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) I saw my target coming. Hello spaghetti. As the waiter came closer with my ammunition, I carefully lent my leg in front of the waiter. But as I did, I thought of Critic. I began to remember my torment towards him. maybe... it was time... to stop. I withdrew my hind leg. And my food was served.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

Patterson worriedly watched Silver's sneering face, as the food came closer. He knew what was coming, he could not look! He covered his eyes... But, he heard nothing. No yelling, no dishes crashing... He slowly pulled his hooves away from his eyes, to see... both Silver and Mr. Critical just sitting normally, about to enjoy their food... aaaand staring at Pat for his awkward appearance of impending doom. He returned to a more normal pose, looked down at his food, and began to eat.

 

He looked at  Silver, and noticed that her face was no longer a face of vengeance and mischief, but rather of guilt or compassion.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr. Critical) I began to drink my wine. And... it was a nice lunch. Silver was actually decent to be around. Nothing really bad happened. I was unscathed.

You do know she was going to trip the waiter, so you would be covered in her food.

yeah, I know. I saw her leg retract back under her seat. I continued to drink my wine, and decided to converse with the two.

"So, how has your visit to Ponyville been."

 

(Silver Star) "Its been..."

I looked to Pat to my left, as he ate his food.

"nice."

I blushed a bit.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

Pat looked up from his food "It has indeed been rather pleasurable. It would have been nice to have a tour guide, but I guess it can be fun to simply explore together. There's no surprise in life, if you know where you're going." And with that he turned back to his food. "Mmm! Garlic breadsticks."

[Mr. Critical 434]

^{(Mr. Critical) I looked to the garlic bread with a bit of hunger. well... maybe one wont hurt. I grabbed one and devoured it, savoring the taste. it was delicious. I wonder what it is Silver Star or Pat has in store next.}

^{"So... What shall we do, next?"}

^{I was actually curious of what we had planned next}

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

Pat looked up again. "Well we don't really have anything planned, which was kinda already established. We'll probably just go explore some more. There's got to be some breathtaking sights out there. Say, there is a forest on the edge of the town, I wonder if there is anything interesting out there."

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) "Ooh, yeah. I've been meaning to visit that place for a while. No clue what its called though."

I looked to Critic and Pat with anticipation.

 

(Mr. Critical) Forest at the edge of to-? He doesn't mean...

"Uh, Pat. You don't mean the 'BIG' forest at the edge of town, right?"

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

"Indeed I do!" Patterson replied. "Seeing the sights in the town is nice, but I think it would be lovely to see some natural wonders too. Why? Do you know of any good scenic spots out there? Oh, I wonder what kind of creatures would live in there. I would love to see some new and exotic creatures!"

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr. Critical) Oh bollocks, its the everfree isn't it.

"yeah, I know of it, but... its kinda dangerous. well... only if you go off the path it is. And I do know someone who lives there, so she may be a better tour guide than I."

 

(Silver Star) "Sounds interesting. Kinda makes me want to go even more."

Critic rolled his eyes.

"Oh, don't be like that. Besides, we'd be safe with you to around. Pat looks strong enough to take on anything. And you Critic... um... you're smart."

Okay grasping at straws there.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

'Wow! It didn't look that dangerous.' He thought. "Well, I mean if it really is that dangerous, then, I guess we can just find some other place to visit. And uh, I'm really not that strong anyway." Although he really would like to explore the forest, Pat was worrying about the present company.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Silver Star) "Oh, Come on. Please. pleasepleasepleaseplease."

I really wanted to check this place out. I mean its just a forest, how bad could it be.

 

(Mr. Critical) " you might as well go man. She wont cave until you do. Besides, there's a path that's safe for travelers. as long as you don't stray from it."

I really don't want to go in there. After the incident with the Atraxi and parasprites. Makes me shudder at the memory.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

"Well uh, then I guess we shall go adventuring into the uuuuh... forest." 'I was hoping she would say that.' Pat thought. "Where is the entrance to this pathway of which you speak?" he asked "Oh, and who was that pony who lives in the forest, whom you have mentioned?'

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr. Critical) "The entrance isn't really that far from here. Just outside of town, there's an opening that's kinda hard to miss. And the one who lives in there is the local herbalist, Zecora. She's a skilled potion brewer."

 

(Silver Star) Oh sweet Celestia. This is awesome, adventuring in a spooky forest. Like one of those Daring Do books. I cant wait. I paid for the food, cause It was my treat, and we all made our way to the forest.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

They reached the entrance of the Everfree Forest... which was quite dark and ominous looking. As if the very presence of evil was looming in its shadows...AWsome! "Looks like fun. Let's go!" Pat said. And he began trotting down the pathway. He looked back to see if his companions were coming.

[Mr. Critical 434]

(Mr. Critical) We followed Pat taking the lead. Even though he has never been here before. The route in the everfree was safe, but it still made me uneasy. Though, we were safe from the most lethal animals. But, shouldn't run into them as long as we stay on the path.

 

(Silver Star) This place is amazing, yet ominous. It gives me a tingly feeling in my spine.

[Pat.Rio.T. 305]

"This place is amazing!" Pat said while trotting down the path, looking from left to right. "Filled with so many wonderful looking plants." He stopped on the edge of the path and sniffed a beautiful looking flower, which subsequently snapped shut with long pointy teeth, narrowly missing Pat's face. He backed away, a little startled.