Chapter 9: Just good friends
“So, you’re the new famous artist in town?” The Mayor asked when we arrived at the town hall.
“Seems so.” I tried to sound humble.
“Twilight told me that you don’t have an own house yet. Fortunately, there is a free one, on the edge of the town. So, if you’re not too busy I can show you now.” She said.
“I guess I don’t have anything special to do right now, so yeah let’s go.” I answered.
Together we went to the house Mayor had offered me. It was a small house, but I thought I wouldn’t need much space, so it was actually perfect. However there was one problem.
“It’s really nice and everything, but...how am I going to pay for it? I don’t have much money right now.” I said.
“Maybe we can make an arrangement...The town hall needs some decoration. A few nice paintings would be fine if you know what I mean.” She smiled.
“I’ll start working right now. When I’m finished I’ll bring you the paintings.” I answered happily.
The Mayor seemed satisfied and trotted back to the town hall. I was alone with Twilight now. After a few silent minutes, she said:
“You can come around at any time, if you need help or something.”
Awkward silence.
“Look I’m sorry. I was a bit harsh to you in the morning. It’s just...you’re really nice and everything, but I don’t need something like a coltfriend right now. I’m just too busy.” She broke out.
“Yeah, I can understand that. It’s fine to me.” I lied.
“I’m glad you do. But you know, we can still be friends... I’m going back now. You know where to find me.” She said and then walked away.
I waited until she was out of hearing range and then let out a long:
“FUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!”
“We can still be friends? That’s it. I have no chance anymore... But no, not this way. I will fight! Challenge accepted, Twilight.” I thought.
Then I took a brief look at the inside of the house. As I said before, it was quite small. There was a small bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom, and some kind of a living room with a sofa and an empty bookshelf in it. It wasn’t a mansion, but actually very homely. I liked it.
I left the house and headed for the town centre. It was time for working. I built up my easel like usual and started drawing pictures of the town. Eventually some Ponies actually bought them. I also got requests for portrays. So I spend the whole afternoon drawing and painting.
When I decided to stop there were still some paintings left. They looked quite nice, so I thought they would perfectly fit in the town hall. I would bring them to the Mayor tomorrow.
The whole time I was thinking of a reason to visit Twilight at the library. I could just say that I want to visit Spike, but that would be too obvious. Then I had a great idea:
“I’m still part-human right? Twilight said she wanted to do some research. I’ll just tell her she can ask me any questions about my universe. She can’t turn that down.”
I brought my equipment home and then went to the library.
When I arrived there I knocked the door.
“Come in! It’s open!” Twilight called.
So I opened the door, and went inside. Twilight was busy reading a book, but looked up and smiled.
“What’s the matter, Xenos?” She asked friendly.
“Well, I’m finished with painting for today and I remember that you said you were interested in human culture. You know, when we first talked and you said you could write a book about parallel dimensions and stuff. So as I’ve got time now I decided to come over so you can ask me some questions.” I responded.
“Come on, you don’t have reason to turn that down.”
“That’s right...I guess... But only if you really don’t have anything else to do. It could take a while, you know.” She smiled nervously.
“Nope, plenty of time here.” I answered friendly.
“Got ya!”
“Well, then...let’s start. Where should we begin?” She asked.
“Anywhere you want. History, Biology, human society...” I said.
“Why not begin with History?” She suggested.
“Alright then...wait, where’s Spike? I haven’t seen him the whole day.” I noticed.
“He’s with the Cutie mark Crusaders. They’re having a slumber party.” Twilight told me.
“Never knew Spike was into slumber parties.” I said.
“It’s at Rarity’s house.”
“Oh, I see.”
“Go get her, Tiger.” I thought.
“So where did we stop?” I asked.
“You wanted to tell me about human history.”
“Ah, I remember, so let’s start...”
So I spent the next few hours, telling her everything important I remembered from history class. About the Egyptians, the Romans, the Maya. I mentioned every war or revolution I knew and tried to explain it as easy as possible. Twilight didn’t interrupt me once. She just listened and took notes. I could tell from the look on her face that she was honestly impressed.
Around midnight I reached present day and finished my narration.
“Do you have any...questions?” I asked carefully.
“Well, actually...I do.”
She yawned.
“So first of all, why are there so many wars in human history? Why don’t you live together in peace?”
“I seriously have no idea. We just don’t seem to get along with each other. It’s actually very sad. I wished Earth would be more like Equestria.” I sighed.
“So you don’t want to go back there?” She asked.
“No, definitely not. I had nothing there and now I have a job and new friends.” I answered.
“Is there nobody that would miss you?”
“I don’t think so.” I lied.
Of course there were people who would probably be worried about my vanishing, but I didn’t care. I would be just one missing person more. Hardly anybody would care.
“Something else you want to know, Twilight?” I asked.
“...Twilight?”
Then I noticed that she had just fallen asleep.
I smiled. She looked so peaceful right now. Like a little filly. I decided to carry to bed. I tried to lift her with my magic, but I couldn’t hold her long enough.
“I guess, I’ll have to ask her for some magic training someday...”
I finally managed to lift her on my back and then carefully carried her upstairs. There I focussed my magic a last time to lift her onto the bed. Then I covered her with the blanket.
“Good night, Twilight...” I whispered.
Then I turned around and headed for the stairs.
“Good night, Xenos...”
I stopped and smiled. Then I went down, left the library and walked back home.
END OF CHAPTER 9
Authors note: I'm back again and still alive so be prepared for more.