//------------------------------// // Meeting The Blazes // Story: My Little Pony: The Ghost Rider // by Big Imagination E //------------------------------// The portal opened up and we see the Main Six come out and landed somewhere in a carnival. Now Pinkie known for being the Element of Laughter loved being in carnivals. "Ooh! A carnival!! I love carnivals!!" Pinkie said. "Pinkie. Now is not the time for fun and games. We need to know where the princess is and save her. But first....we should look around " Twilight replied. "Yeah. Besides we could have landed somewhere worse." Spike added. The girls were glad that they didn't. And so they took their human disguises so they can blend in and went to the tent. In there they saw something or should I say someone on a motorcycle. As the ring lit itself on fire. "Ladies and gentlemen! The amazing, blazing stunt cycle spectacular!!" Then not one but TWO people rode their motor bikes and when through the ring of fire like it was nothing! Then the crowd cheered seeing a wonderful performance. "How about a big round of applause for Barton and Johnny Blaze? Let's hear it for them folks!" The guy known as Johnny Blaze rode his bike giving the fans a wonderful sight to see. He might have lost his balance a little but he managed to control it. Then his dad Barton shook his head and the two left. The girls were stunned seeing his show and the way they rode them. "Wow! Those guys were so awesome!! We gotta go talk to them!!" Rainbow beamed. "Ok. But I seriously cannot image why they do that dangerous stunt." Rarity said. "Come on Rares! They obviously want the fans excited and see something extreme! Let's go talk to them!" Rainbow retorted. So they all went in the direction the boys went. Outside the tent we see the Blazes taking their bikes away from the tent and heading home. "You're A hotshot, ain't you, boy? Young, think you know everything there is to know. When you do things without thinking...you ain't making the choice, the choice is making you." Barton said. "I was just doing it for the crowd." Johnny replied. "We both know why you done it." Barton said as he gave coughing a little. "You think she's gonna stand by you when you're in a wheelchair? Huh, hotshot?" Johnny didn't know how to respond to that as his dad left to put his bike in the shop. Then at the same time the girls came and he saw them. "Hey! We saw your show. That was a hell of a performance you did." Rainbow replied. "Thanks. Who are you ladies? I don't remember seeing you around here before." Johnny asked. "Oh sorry sir. I'm Twilight Sparkle." "I'm Rainbow Dash!" "I'm Pinkie Pie!" "I am Rarity." "Howdy boy. I'm Applejack." "And what's your name miss?" Johnny asked Fluttershy. "Im...Fluttershy." She said quietly. "Sorry i didn't catch that. Come again?" Johnny asked. "It's Fluttershy." She squeaked. "Um i still can't hear you. Can you speak up?" Johnny asked. "Sorry about that. Her name's Fluttershy. She's a little shy around new people. Hope there's no trouble." Twilight hoped. "Nah. Y'all are good. And what's the dude's name?" Johnny wondered. "And I'm Spike. And you are?" "Name's Johnny Blaze. The daredevil motor biker. And proud of it." He answered. "Nice to meet you Johnny Blaze. I was wondering if you were able to give us a hand? See were trying to look for someone and we can use all the help we need." Twilight replied. "Hmm. You seem like a friendly group. Tell you what. Come with me to the spot where I'm meeting Roxanne and then I'll see if my dad will let you stay with us for the time being." Johnny suggested. "We really appreciate that Johnny." Fluttershy said. So Johnny led them all to the spot he was meeting Roxanne and he carved a message in the tree saying 'Johnny and Roxanne forever'. Then he sat down next to Roxanne and tried getting her attention politely. "Hey. What's wrong Roxie?" Johnny asked. Roxanne took a deep breath and prepared to tell Johnny what she was thinking. "I'm leaving." She said. "You're leaving? Even though we just met you?" Rarity asked. "I know it sounds too early Rarity. But my dad's sending me to live with my mom." Roxanne answered. "When exactly will that be?" Twilight wondered. "Soon." "What about us?" Johnny asked. "He says you're not good enough for me. That you're just a phase." Roxanne replied. "Is he overprotective and bitchy much?" Rainbow asked. "Something like that. Wish he can accept my decisions. So, what are we gonna do, Johnny?" Roxanne admitted. "We'll leave. We'll jump on the bike and just keep going." Johnny replied. "But Johnny darling? What about your dad? And the show?" Rarity asked. "He doesn't need me. He doesn't need anybody. Tomorrow noon. We'll meet here." Johnny said. "Wait! You said you'll help us get settled in!" Pinkie yelled. "I did Pinkie! And I still will okay? I just want a bright future for my girl." Johnny said. And like that the two kissed in the light and Rarity squealed a little seeing such romance. Then Johnny told Roxanne goodbye and the girls followed him behind. Afterwards they met Barton and Johnny explained that they need a place to stay and he agreed on one condition. The condition was that he would keep an eye on them. In the house of the Blazes Johnny quietly helped the girls get in and he walked to where his father is sleeping. Then he silently took a photo album and saw all the memories of him when he was a little boy and the girls smiled. While they were looking at the pictures Johnny took away the box of cigarettes and threw them away. He then went back to the group. "Was that you when you're little?" Applejack asked. "Yeah. That's me. Oh it's been quite a journey for me to become a daredevil motor biker." Johnny smiled. "Hey Johnny? What's this paper doing in the trash? It seems to be important." Twilight asked taking a piece of paper out of the bin. Johnny took the paper and looked at it. That did not bring a smile to his face as it read that the cancer is spreading and since Johnny lost his mom he really didn't want to lose his dad. So he needed to come clean with his new friends. "Twilight. Girls? Spike? There's something you should know. My dad is sick with cancer. And as for my mom....she passed away." Johnny said as everyone gasped. "After approximately 10 years had passed, and suffering from a terminal illness, Mom couldn't continue and died. And dad is all I have left." "I'm so sorry to hear that Johnny. Were you and your mom close?" Spike asked. "Something like that. But there's nothing I can do about it. Except for helping you find your missing person. Come on. I need to go get my bike a few adjustments." Johnny replied. The girls nodded and followed Johnny back to the circus tent. But what they didn't know is that a mysterious being was watching them through the window. And he wasn't gonna stand for that.