Pinkie Promise

Chapter 1: The Promise

AN: It's been a long time in the works but I can finally present this story for you all. Sorry in advance this is a pretty sad story overall but I hope you like it. I would like to thank my editor Charlie, artist Daniel and the whole PBB community for all the support.

If you want to check out the amazing art the link is here:  http://starrynightdaniel.tumblr.com/post/130409426527/this-is-the-art-i-made-for-this-amazing-story-for 
and I made a little bonus playlist of music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHteWXLkw2LlWP7vEHlDQDRLUonCwJHxp

Now go forth and enjoy the story!

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"Dan! Phil's here." Mrs Howell shouted up the stairs calling Dan as she answered the soft knocking at the door. Dan and his Mum Mrs Lester were stood there, she was meek and smiling as always, dressed in her usual brown duffle coat and hat while Phil was dressed in a puffy black coat two sizes too big for him hiding behind her, Phil's sleepover bag in her hands.

"Hi Anna! Come in," greeted Mrs Howell, beckoning them both in from the light drizzle outside.

"Hi Linda. Thanks again for this, you've no idea how much this has helped me." She replied as she stepped inside, Phil following closely behind her.

"It's no trouble, really, seeing as I'm taking Dan to school anyway." Linda smiled at her before addressing Phil. "Hey Phil, you got all your stuff?"

"Yes, I think so." Phil answered, shuffling and looking down at his feet nervously. His hair was already damp and messy from walking here and he tried flattening it before giving up.

"It's all here, Linda." Anna assured, passing over his bag before she turned to Phil behind her. "You going to be okay?"

Phil nodded hesitantly before looking up at her with his big eyes as big as orbs. "Do you have to go?"

"Yes, you know I need to go to this seminar, and it's for teachers only. We will both be having sleepovers and I'll be back to pick you up from school tomorrow," Anna answered.

"Alright, but don't have too much fun without me." Phil chirped up, smiling up at his mother.

"I won't, when I get back I'll make pancakes for you."

"Really?" Phil asked excitedly.

"Yes, really, now be good for Mrs Howell. I'll see you soon dear, I love you." Anna assured kissing Phil on the cheek.

"I love you too." Phil warmly spoke as Anna straightened up.

"Thanks again, Linda..."

"Nope, I've heard it enough." Linda cheerfully declared, "now go on, you have a train to catch."

"Bye Linda, goodbye Phil." Anna continued as she stepped out into the rain, straightening her hat as she walked away.

Linda closed the door behind her again, calling up the stairs to Dan, "Dan, didn't you hear me? Phil's here."

There was a thud from upstairs, followed by the creak of a door's hinges. Then, the hurricane that was Dan came hurtling down the stairs, as quick as his small legs could carry him. He was already dressed in his Winnie the Pooh pyjamas and his brown hair neatly brushed ready for bed.

"Phil!" He shouted in excitement, running up and hugging him before jumping back again realising Phil's coat was wet.

"Hey Dan." Phil giggled as Mrs Howell took his coat off him and helping him take of his shoes as Dan waffled on in their ears.

"It's great to see you again, we are going to have so much fun. I've got it all planned out! We can have a Scooby Doo marathon then we can play Pokemon on my Gameboy or we can take it in turns then..."

"Bed time," Mrs Howell sternly commanded shaking her head. "It's already getting late and you both have school tomorrow. No later than nine, Daniel."

"Alright Mum, well at least you're here, Phil!" Dan beamed, hugging Phil properly.

"I've missed you too, Dan." Phil yawned, hugging back.

"Phil, the bathroom's upstairs, first door on your right and I'm sure you can remember where Dan's room is. I'll be downstairs if you boys need anything," she stressed, walking into the lounge.

"Come on, Phil." Dan bossed, picking up Phil's bag and running up the stairs ahead of him, his feet making the sounds of a herd of fifty elephants. Phil followed him until they reached the comfort of Dan's bedroom.