A Late Night Stroll

[Dusk Wing]

Dusk continued to lead his horned rescuer through the dark alleys of the city. That is until he suddenly realized something. He had paid so much attention to not getting caught off guard again that he had missed the turn to get to his apartment. Fortunately, he recognized where they were and knew how to get home from there.


“Okay Black, it seems that we missed our turn.” He stated while he gets right next to the black unicorn and wraps his front leg around the back of the unicorn’s neck before quickly pulling away.


“But not to worry, for I know exactly where we are and how to get home.” Dusk comments while patting the unicorn on the head, an action which is clearly irritating him. “It’s not too far from here, so we should be there in no time.”


He turns around and walks off with his companion looking skeptical. Dusk doesn't turn around when he doesn't hear any hoofsteps behind him. Instead he lets out and exasperated sigh and rolls his eyes in amusement.


“Hurry up you bonehead. Before one of Rainlock’s pets finds you.” He playfully calls out behind him while trying not to be too loud.

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Getting really tired of this Pegasus' attitude, Flare almost can't handle being with him any longer. He'd even rather he got caught by 'Rainlock's pets', a term he greatly disapproved of, but he knew there would be Hay to pay if that were to happen. Not to mention the Pegasus now owes Flare for saving his life, so Flare had no intention of letting the purple menace escape. 

It wasn't long until the Pegasus finally led him into a building, a small and somewhat damaged little apartment building, which seemed to be one of many in the vicinity. Flare found the softest place he could find, something he never found to be difficult, and laid down on it.

"Alright, Pegasus, since there is nothing else to do tonight, I'm going to sleep. In the morning we are going back to get my belongings, and then we can discuss the terms of your payment for me saving your flank. Unless you did have something else planned?"

[Dusk Wing]

Once safely inside his apartment Dusk closed and locked the door before letting out a sigh of relief. He removes his fedora and rests it on a coat rack he has stationed next to the door. He turns around thinking about how close that was; when he noticed his unicorn rescuer is laying on the floor. Raising an eyebrow, he hears what the stallion has to say.


Dusk let out a small chuckle in response. “We were nearly killed, and you are more concerned about being paid for your aid?” he asked with no small hint of amusement in his voice. “Given what we just went through a normal pony would be at least a little shaken. And, personally, I would be more concerned about having a nice place to sleep.”


Dusk Wing grabbed ahold of the unicorn and lifted him to his hooves. He then led the black stallion to the only bedroom in the apartment. He opened the door to reveal a small bedroom with a single twin sized bed.


“You shall be sleeping here, Black. I will sleep on the floor. And don’t worry about it; it’s not the most uncomfortable place I've slept.” Dusk states, his mind wandering back to the time he ran away from home, though he snapped back to reality before the unicorn could comment on it. “We can discuss the terms of your payment over breakfast tomorrow. How do you feel about pancakes? Oh, and I don’t believe we've been properly introduced. I am Dusk Wing.”

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Flare stared at the Pegasus for a second before realizing Dusk was waiting for feedback.

"Uh, I'm Dark Flare. I've read very many novels where the characters go through this sort of thing, so I guess I'm just more mentally prepared for it."

Flare hesitated before getting into bed. He got himself comfortable and closed his eyes, but something was nagging at his mind, keeping him from relaxing.

"I like pancakes...thanks for letting me have the bed." Flare growled to himself for thanking a Pegasus, but he just wouldn't let himself be so rude.

[Dusk Wing]

“Great! Pancakes it is then!” declared Dusk just before he closed the door.


He made sure the door was latched before he made his way back into the living area. The pegasus walked over to the door and turned the lights off. But before he hit the hay, he trotted over to the window and sat down to watch the night sky.


Staring up at the silver moon Dusk’s mind began to wander. Wondering why the unicorn was in the ally. Why he decided to help. Though, mainly his thoughts were of the future. He was curious as to what was going to happen now. However, before long he got tired and laid down where he was.


“Well Black, it’s almost like our meeting was meant to be. Tomorrow we shall see what you want, and I doubt you would want something stolen. You don't seem like the type. So then, what is it that you want, and what tales are going to come out of our search for it? Who knows?” he muttered. A slight grin breaks out on his face. “Let us find out.” Dusk whispers before finally drifting off to sleep.