Into the Everfree (for Pinkly Smooth)

Bolt hugged her, tucking her face away in his shoulder. "You alright?" He asked

 

"I-I've never seen so many ponies, plus no pony has ever cheered for me...", she whispers

 

"I'm sorry. Keep your face in my shoulder. You'll be okay. I just have to smile and wave." Bolt said

 

Xeno's face kept its blush & she slowly waved, & discreetly looked around the crowd

 

Bolt winked at Xeno. "You're doing great." He whispered before bowing to her.

 

Xeno's blush worsened & she started to hide her face again

 

"Whenever you're scared, tuck your face in my shoulder. Then it just looks like a hug." Bolt suggested

 

Xeno quickly buried her face in his shoulder after he spoke, her face more red than its ever been

 

"Come on, love. Let's get going. We have one last train to catch." Bolt said, pulling Xeno back inside

 

Xeno's blush started to fade, & she sighed,"I didn't see him...", she Said softly to bolt

 

"You didn't see who?" Bolt asked

 

"My daddy...", Xeno says sadly & softly

 

Bolt's face twisted in sadness and understanding. He embraced her. There was nothing he could say. "I know how it feels..." Bolt whispered.

 

"I hope he's okay...", Xeno says softly

 

"We're tough. We can go make sure. What happened? Why wouldn't he be?" Bolt asked, summoning a guard to get him his charms.

 

"Because he's a retired sergeant, & maybe somepony has something against him...", Xeno says quietly

 

"Just like Steel...we better go check. Hop on. I can get there in ten minutes. Bolt said.

 

"His house is in Ponyville, & you might know him, his name is Flanker...", Xeno explained

 

"Well, hop on. Let's go, Xeno." Bolt said. "I'm sure he'll fare okay." He said, face telling another story.

 

Xeno quickly hopped on bolt, blushing slightly, then wrapped her forelegs around bolt