Out of Sight, Not out of Mind

Chapter 3 - Journey to the Abyss

         Hello, everyone! It's been four months since the last update (I know, I'm a lazy turd), but here it is at last! XD  This chapter will take you to the main action from now on, so get ready for the real shit! :D 

Enjoy! ;)

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         Next evening, when it started getting dark, the bus station was cramped with six colourful teenage girls, literally and figuratively. Twilight had looked over the routes before she left and had learned that there was only a bus which stopped by the station near the forest. Everyone was ready to go, but not mentally, it seemed; while waiting for the bus to come, Rainbow Dash was very quiet and thoughtful, and Fluttershy stood near her on the bench. On the other side, Pinkie Pie was tremendously excited about the 'ghost hunt' and slowly passed her feeling on to the others. Twilight couldn't help but notice Rainbow Dash's internal doubt; even if she didn't say anything, it was clear that she didn't agree with her friend's plan in any way.

         "What's the matter?" the studious teenager asked, trying to start the conversation.

         "This is just...wrong, Twilight...are you sure this is a good idea?" Rainbow Dash replied with deep worry in her tone.

          Twilight chuckled softly. "How many times do I have to repeat that, Rainbow Dash? As long as we're together, there's nothing that can hurt us," she stated, then patted her athletic friend on her shoulder.

          "How can you be so sure?" Rainbow Dash inquired, her doubt getting more intense.

          "I don't know, I just am..."

           Twilight didn't get to finish her statement, because their bus had just arrived. The girls got on the vehicle one by one. As the bus left the town, the tension increased with every mile closer to the dark and mysterious forest...

 (X)

         "This is our destination. It's time to get off," Twilight stated in a stoic manner, while the bus stopped by the station near the forest. Although the spot had been abandoned by the public transport for a long while, this particular bus line broke the norm and made life easier for the campers around. Still, the old driver didn't fail to notice the Mane 6, who got off the vehicle in this area (maybe because they didn't wear camping outfits and it was also 10 PM), and this was made obvious by the way he shot them an odd look.

         Twilight noticed the old man's expression and didn't hesitate to give him a confused glare. Still, before she got off, she thanked him for the ride with the same stoic tone as before.

(X)

         "Here, turn on the flashlights," Twilight requested as she shared the illuminating objects to her friends. "I did some research on this 'game' and if it's true, you must collect eight pages from different landmarks before Slenderman catches you. In conclusion, we have to be very careful," she continued.

         "Woah, this guy is really possessive about his papers, huh?" Rainbow Dash chuckled, trying to cope with the circumstances that they're in. The others didn't seem very impressed by her statement, so she sighed in disbelief. "Oh, come on!"

         "Alright, let's get going then!" the nerdy teenager said, skipping the previous subject entirely. "The place is a few meters to the left, so this way!"