Starlight Chronicles

by WanderingPhysicist

Spoony Love

Main Characters: Starlight, Silver Spoon
Cameos: Apple Bloom
Original Start Date: July 25, 2013

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Silver Spoon groans as she answers her door. Her groan turns to an excited gasp when she sees Starlight on the other side. An odd whooshing is heard in the distance.

‘St-Starlight! What are you doing here?’

‘Well, Apple Bloom is out of town still, and I’m pretty bored.’

‘Oh, but that doesn’t really answer my question.’

‘I’ve been visiting all my friends in town.’ Starlight points to a black eye. ‘And I sorta want to avoid my usual crowd until I heal.’

Silver snickers. ‘I read about that. Come on in. I am glad you consider me a friend.’

Starlight smiles and enters. ‘Thanks. Of course, you’re a friend. Anypony my sister adopts as a little sister is a friend of mine.’

Silver blushes. ‘Rei is a great friend too.’

‘So, uh, what do you want to do? I can pop back to the library and get anything. Or we can order pizzas and chill. I am twenty-two, so I can get you some drinks if you want.’

Silver laughs. ‘I work for Golden Grape. He gives me bottles of wine on occasion, though I usually give those to my mom.’ She motions to her couch. ‘You order the pizza. I’ll put on a movie.’

‘Sounds like a date.’ Starlight hops on the couch and gets out his mobiles. ‘Two Rei specials coming up.’

Silver grimaces. ‘I hope you are planning on eating most of that yourself. I’m not that heavy an eater, especially by your family’s standards.’ She shrugs. ‘Though, you are related to her, and I have seen her eat three in one sitting...’

Starlight laughs and orders the pizza.

The two friends munch their pizza as they watch a musical Silver picked out. They sit on opposite ends of the couch to avoid an inappropriate situation. Silver sips her soda, looks at her guest and smiles.

‘How do you like Ponyville so far?’ she asks.

Starlight smiles. ‘It is pretty cool. A lot smaller than where I grew up.’ He laughs. ‘It is great finally being with Apple Bloom. Not to mention seeing Rei all the time and working with Del and teaching Satsuma and hanging with all my friends.’

‘I can tell your friends really leave an impression on you.’

‘Zing!’ Starlight laughs. ‘How about you? Happy to be back home?’

Silver sighs. ‘It is good to be stable again. It is a little lonely. I didn’t really leave on the best terms.’

‘I heard about some fight.’

‘Yes... A very loud, very public fight that ended with broken glasses, me smashing his face into a locker and two expulsions.’ She snorts. ‘Though I think I am doing quite well for a mare who didn’t technically finish high school.’

Starlight raises his drink. ‘Mazel tov.’

The friends drink. Starlight returns his attention to the movie. Silver keeps her attention on Starlight.

‘Starlight, can you tell me more about you?’

‘Like what?’

‘Where are you from?’

‘Hmm. I was born on my dad’s time machine. I’m not really from anywhere or anywhen.’

‘That must have been pretty interesting. I’ve only seen in it once when Rei had me over for dinner.’

‘Better than Del having you for dinner.’

Silver huffs, ‘Not like she hasn’t heard that one a million times.’

‘Sorry. She really is the best. I don’t know where I would be without her help at school.’

‘She did seem to go the extra mile for us when we were growing up. Diamond used to give her a hard time but after that project, they were the best of friends. Well, as good friends as anypony gets with Diamond.’

‘Yes, I bet Del just wants to eat her all up.’

Silver snorts. ‘I know Diamond can rub some ponies the wrong way, but she is quite nice when you get to know her.’

‘I’ve been on vacation with her. I know she can rub some ponies the right way.’

‘I’ve been to her house for sleepovers when she invited Scootaloo too. I know that as well.’ Silver shudders.

‘And her dad didn’t find out about them until a few months ago how?’

‘For a small town, we’re pretty good at keeping secrets.’

‘My dad and Applejack. Him and Pinkie. Apple Bloom’s brother and... half the town.’

‘Okay. So we aren’t that good.’

They laugh again.

Starlight levitates another slice of pizza. ‘Rei sure knows how to design a pie.’

‘She does know how to eat,’ Silver giggles. ‘I’m really surprised you aren’t as big an eater as she is.’

‘Del and Rei are the eaters in the family. Mom, dad, Satsuma and I are pretty normal.’

‘Starlight, I highly doubt “normal” is a good word to describe any of you.’

‘Uh, huh. Like you don’t nerd it up yourself.’

Silver gasps. ‘I may have certain interests, but I am not a nerd.’

‘Right. And that massive shojo collection I spied through your half-cracked bedroom door last time I used the washroom was what exactly?’

The mare gasps. ‘Those were gifts from your sister. I just read them for the story...’

‘And then you go get more once you need more story.’

‘...’

‘Not to mention, I notice you have a good game collection.’

‘Shut up and watch the movie.’

Starlight laughs and returns to the movie. Silver glares at the stallion before laughing and watching the movie.
…

Silver escorts Starlight to the door. The stallion levitates his soda and a bag with some of the remaining slices of pizza.

‘Thank you for a wonderful night,’ Starlight tells his friend. ‘I know somepony fun to hang out with when Apple Bloom is away.’

Silver blushes. ‘N-no. Thank you. It is usually so lonely on my own.’

‘Aw! A great mare like you shouldn’t be lonely. If you ever need anything, you know Apple Bloom and I are here for you.’

‘Thank you, Starlight. You really are wonderful.’

The stallion smiles and steps out of the apartment. He turns back. ‘Hey, if you are feeling down tomorrow, AB should be back. You can hear all the stories from her trip.’

‘And I’d see you again...’

‘Personally, I don’t think that is as good as seeing her, but I wouldn’t mind seeing you t-’

Starlight is cut short when Silver Spoon leans up and kisses him. After a moment, she backs off and gasps.

‘I am so sorry!’ Silver apologizes. ‘I don’t know what came over me.’

‘Silver... I am flattered, but I am not interested in you.’

‘I know! I shouldn’t have...’

‘You are a good friend, and I want to keep it that way.’ He backs away. ‘I’m going to tell Apple Bloom after she gets back. You should too. If we survive that encounter, then maybe -- maybe -- we can hang out again.’

The unicorn teleports away.

Silver sighs and hangs her head. ‘I’m really sorry.’

Silver nervously trots up to Ponyville Library. She taps the door and peeks in. Nopony is in the main room. She enters and looks around.

‘Hello? Anypony home?’

A door opens on the second floor. Apple Bloom trots out. She sees Silver and growls.

‘You hussy!’ Apple Bloom screams, leaping from the second floor.

Silver shrieks and guards herself. Starlight teleports himself between the two mares and catches his fillyfriend with his magic.

‘Apple Bloom! Wait! Silver is just here to apologize. Right?’

Silver nods rapidly. ‘Yes! I am really sorry! I acted stupidly!’

‘And I am sure that I accidentally led her on too,’ Starlight adds. ‘It is as much my fault as hers.’

‘Ah know y’all can’ help bein’ perfect and havin’ everypony want ya,’ Apple Bloom snorts. ‘That’s a curse yer family has t’ bear. But she can not force her disgustin’ lips on MAH stallion!’

‘I’m sorry, Apple Bloom! I really am!’

Apple Bloom snarls at the other mare.

‘Apple Bloom, please. She is coming to you sincerely. I know you are a forgiving pony. You don’t want to ruin your friendship because she made a mistake fueled by desperation and loneliness.’

Apple Bloom growls and pushes past Starlight. ‘Silver, Ah’ll fergive ya this time but if ya make any move on him again, yer gonna need all yer money t’ replace yer teeth when Ah knock ‘em out o’ ya. Ya get me?’

Silver nods. ‘Y-yes. I really am sorry...’

‘Say “sorry” again and Ah’ll smack ya.’ Apple Bloom turns away. ‘Ah’m gettin’ real sick o’ that word.’

‘R-right. Um, I know it cannot make up for what I did, but can I take you two out as an apology?’

‘Ah’d perfer jus’ the money t’ go out...’

‘We’d appreciate the time alone,’ Starlight replies. ‘Maybe some other time.’

‘Right.’ Silver adjusts her glasses. ‘See you around.’

Silver sighs and trots from the library.

‘Hopefully, won’ see ya too soon...’ Apple Bloom grumbles as she closes the door.

Silver shakes her head as she drags herself back to her apartment. ‘Way to go, Silver. Blow it with another stallion. One who is taken already too...’ She screams. ‘ARG! Why are all the good ones taken already!’

The mare takes a deep breath and continues her mope home.

Author's Note:

Starlight Timeline: Silver Spoon develops a crush on Starlight.

Story Event: The title is based on Lost Love, where young Apple Bloom tried finding her lost love Starlight.