//------------------------------// // "Chapter Three: Tour of Ponyville" // Story: Upon A Shooting Star // by Arcane Light //------------------------------// Chapter Three "And that's how you make a Rosecake!" Ugh... She just keeps on talking and talking and talking! For the past twenty minutes all she's been talking about are cakes, cupcakes, muffins and whatever dessert that involved roses. I should of just said no when we first met but I had to be such a nice guy and all. I could only sigh in defeat as I stayed silent, praying to whatever god is out there to help me. "So enough about what I like, tell me about what you like Eclipse." I glanced over at rose, trying my best to give out a smile. "Well, I don't have many hobbies. I'm mostly interested in reading adventure and fantasy type novels." "Ooooh! You're into Daring Doo huh? The last book was such a cliffhanger when she got her hooves on the Crystal Horn, it makes me want to rush over to A.K Yearling and ask when the next book will come out!" "Um.... Sure? Anyways, I'm also into-" "Hi, i'm Pinkie Pie and you must be new to Ponyville!" I nearly felt my heart burst out of my chest when this mass of pink appeared out of nowhere in front of me as I yelped out in fright, falling onto my back petrified. Where the hell did she even come from and why didn't I notice her until she appeared right before me!? "Oh hi Pinkie! I was just on my way to deliver these roses to Sugarcube Corner for the Cakes." "*GASP!!* ohmygosh I almost forgot about the super duper cake for Amethyst Star's birthday with your super duper roses that you made from the ground up I mean DUH how could I forget such a ingredient I am the party planner and everything and the cake is the most important event for someone's birthday...." Oh dear lord make it stop! She's even worse than Hued Rose as she's just running on with her sentences! I rolled over onto my stomach and covered both my ears from the onslaught. She's speaking so fast I couldn't really understand most of what she's talking about as well! "And when my pinkie senses were tingling again I notice that someone new was in Ponyville so hi newcomer!" Rose just kept on giggling at the pink mare with cotton candy hair, noticing the annoyance by my expression alone. "His name is Lunar Eclipse, I met him not to long ago near the Library. We already beceme good friends and is such a good listener too Pinkie." Rose snickered at the last part of her sentence as I just glare at her. First, when did we become friends and two, not cool at all. "Oh that'll be super duper great! I have SOOOO many things I want to talk about with Lunar here! But I can't right now because I have a party to plan so later gators!" And in a flash she sped off to wherever she went, leaving a trail of pink blur behind. I couldn't believe my eyes at how fast she was or how fast she could talk. I have never seen a living being act so hyperactive in my life, almost supernatural. Do drugs exist in this world? I notice Rose's hoof as my eyes shift from looking at the ground towards her. She had another smile on again as I couldn't help but smile back, grabbing onto her hoof with mine as she pulled me onto all fours again. "Expect to see Pinkie real soon again Eclipse. She's always on the move and knows about everypony in Ponyville." I didn't like the sound of that at all as my heart sank from meeting that pony again. Rude as it may be, she's too much for me to handle and my ears might pop from listening to her long enough. ======= After we delivered the roses to Sugarcube Corner we decided that she give me a tour around Ponyville. The first thing that caught my eye though was that everyone was rather nice, waving at both of us and giving out warm smiles left and right. It's such a peaceful and friendly place that it puts my hometown to shame. Rose guided me from one part of town to another, such as Carousel Boutique, Quills and Sofas, the Train station and to many other locations. To be honest I wasn't bored at all and on the way I got to learn a little bit of Rose herself. Rose grew up in a city called Baltimare, rather similar to a city on earth and nothing like Ponyville. Both her parents were office workers but never really spent much time with their daughter. She hardly had any friend as well and spent most of her time gardening and trying out new sweets she invented. I also just learn on how you get a cutie mark base on how she explained hers which I found interesting. Rose lived a rather lonely life, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the poor mare when she explained her life story. When she was old enough and made enough money she moved into Ponyville. At first she wasn't too fond of the neer environment, but after a year had passed it felt like home to her. Now she runs her own flower and bakery business and when I ask if she ever wanted to go back, she just shook her head and told me that she's fine where she lives. Rose asked where I came from and I just told her from somewhere far away and grunted softly. She didn't pry any deeper than that but I could tell she wanted to know more and I just gave out a smug smile. Rose wouldn't have believed me if I explained that I came from a different world, plus I didn't know any other city in Equestria or the world for that matter. I told Rose a little about myself about some more hobbies and sports, I also told about how my parents were always so caring for me but left out the part that they were dead as I didn't want to ruin the mood and the conversation we were having. The sun was finally setting over the horizon as the sky was a sea of orange and crimson. Rose had already left, saying that she had to "prepare for somepony's party", waving her good byes. Now I was alone in town square as most ponies were making their way inside and closing up shop. I took a deep breath and smiled, going over the event that unfolded today. Rose might of been annoying at first but she's a good pony with a good heart, just a little bit mischievous at time. She kind of reminds me of Amber back at home. Earth huh? It's only been a day but I'm already feeling homesick. Knowing Amber, she probably worrying sick about me and if I'm just pulling off some stupid prank. I felt my stomach knot up of the thought of seeing her sad expression and couldn't help but stare off into space. He still regretting leaving so suddenly without an explanation and his family wondering if I'm alright. With a sigh I tried my best to push the painful thoughts away and focus at the here and now. I still have to find a way back home and I can't do that by standing here brooding. Speaking of witch I wonder if that lavender pony had caught on about my escape yet. The day had passed already and yet theirs no guard trying to arrest me. Maybe she gave up, maybe I wasn't in any trouble at all. Maybe I'm- "Howdy there mister, ah reckon that yer're Lunar Eclipse?" Dammit, and I was co close! I turn to face who it was that called out the fake name I gave to myself, She's a mare about my height with a caremel color coat, pale emerald eyes and long blond tail and main. resting on her head is a stetson hat and by the sound of her voice, very southern. "Uh... Yes?" The Mare at first just paced around me, scanning my body as I felt slightly unconformable from her stare. I didn't like how she just scanned my appearance as I fidgeted. Finally after what seems like a minute she stood in front of me and the first reaction she gave was some snickering "Are ya sure yer not a mare by any chance? Ah can't tell by yer appearance alone sugarcube." Oh great, someone that likes to make fun of my appearance, my only response was another annoyed look and huffing out air from my nose. "Ah'm just messing with yah! Name's Applejack. Ah was told by ah good friend of mine to find yah and ta follow me towards Sweet Apple Acres. That's where ah live by the way." A friend? Does someone already know me in this short amount of time? The only three I know are Twilight Sparkle, Rose and that pink mare Pinkie Pie. I don't really have anywhere else to go and I rather stay away from the library called Golden Oak. "Uh sure, I have nothing else to do so lead on." Applejack only nod her head as she trotted down the path while I followed after, I just hope this wasn't another bad decision by me. ====== Perspective: Celestia A couple of hours before dusk "So he escaped through the window? He must of herd our conversation and fled out of fear." I was still sipping on the tea Twilight prepared for us as I was more concentrated with my conversation than the matter at hand. Twilight herself though was pacing around, frustrated by the unknown stallion's actions. "He didn't have to jump out of the second floor window! Say that he survives the fall and is fine, he still ran from us!" "Oh, you mean Lunar Eclipse? I just saw him not too long ago." The sudden appearance of Pinkie made Twilight jump from where she stood with a loud yelp, Spike suddenly turn only to see Pinkie near my once prized student and just laughed at Twilight predicament. "Hello Pinkie Pie, it's good to see you again. How are the Cake? I herd that their business is going rather well this past year." Pinkie turn to see me, smiling to the high heavens as she stared to bounce from where she stood, always so energetic whenever I see her. "Oh they're great Princess! They already got this super ulracool cake their making for a certain somepony!" Twilight finally snapped herself from her petrified state as she ran up to Pinkie with determination in her eyes, that same glow I know very well since she was a small filly. When Twilight is determine about whatever it is, she'll make sure it's either finished or resolved one way or another. "So his name is Lunar Eclipse!? Where did you last see this stallion!?" "Yuppers! I last saw him with Hued Rose since she was dropping off her roses for the cakes. I ran into them when my Pinkie Senses were tingling and I knew that somepony new came into Ponyville and I felt that I should introduced myself to him and give him a wonderful surprise party later with cake and confetti and pin the tail on the pony and lots of ponies and with a punch bowl and lots of balloons and-" Twilight stuck a hoof within Pinkie's mouth as even though she tried stop her barrage of words, Pinkie was still going on through muffles. "Yes Pinkie that's all good and stuff but we really need to.... Wait! That's it! That's how we can catch him is with the surprise party! You're a genius Pinkie!" Twilight took her hoof out Pinkie's mouth as the last few word made me cock an eyebrow from how random it was. "And then I finally dedicated on calling it a chimi-cherry-changa!" "Pinkie, I want you to gather as many ponies as you can and tell Applejack to have the party within her barn. Once we get everyponie we can I'll tell Applejack to find our guest of honor and to meet us within the barn." "Okey-dokie-lokey!" And with that she sped out the door leaving behind a trail of pink in her wake. Twilight could only sigh as she finally turn to face me, trying her best to give out a smile. "I'm sorry for everything that has transpired today princess, I know that you're quite busy in Canterlot and I should of handled it better." "It's quite alright Twilight. Like I said before, I always love to visit Ponyville and your friends. But I would also like to attend this party and see our guest myself." Twilight gave out a nod as I took another sip of my tea, this gave me the excuse to actually give me some time away from Canterlot. All the nobles always ask the same thing and I get so tired of it, some peace with Twilight and her friends could be a good stress relief for me.