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// Chapter 2 Fears and Fun 
// Story: My little Twily 
// by Bronycommander 
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Chapter 2: Fears and Fun


In the middle of the night, I woke up. I looked on the watch, it was almost midnight. Before I was fallen asleep, I heard crying. Before I could get up, I heard hoof steps and Twily was standing in the Doorway crying and holding Smarty Pants close to her.

“What’s the matter, little one?” I asked the filly. 
“I had a bad Dream can I sleep with you?” she asked scared. 
“Of course, come here, I help you up,” I spoke to her while lifting her up into my Bed. “Do you want to tell me about your Dream?” I asked. “I-I dreamed that some Humans were beating me up. You were about to come to my Aid but before you could do anything, one of them pointed some kind of weapon on you. I heard a loud Bang and you were falling to the ground. Than he pointed it to my Head. After that I woke up. I don’t wanna die,” She spoke with tears in her eyes and fear in her voice. 

“Twilight, I promise with my Honor as Soldier, I protect you with my Life.” 
“But James, I’m scared that my Family will never find me,” She said with more fear in her voice. My Heart broke again when I heard this.

“Twily, you must have Hope, I’m, sure your Family will not give up until she has found you.” 
“Are you sure James?”
“Of Course Twilight, I’m sure. I do not know when but I know they will find you. When I was a Soldier, I always helped and spared civilians especially Children. My Family was what was giving me faith that I would survive and return home. But now, you should try to sleep again. We have almost midnight sweetie.” 
“You are right James; my parents will never give up until they have found me!” She said with a hopeful voice. 

Once she had a comfortable position right beside me, Smarty Pants in her arms, I said to her, “Goodnight.” After that, she was fallen asleep. I should make a Dreamcatcher for her. But that has time until tomorrow. I thought before I fell asleep.

I woke up in the morning at 9-o clock. Twilight was still sleeping. I climbed carefully out of my bed not to wake her. I walked into the kitchen for breakfast. I made a toast and a coffee. When I was finished with Breakfast, I write on a note, “I’m in the Basement if you need me Twilight.” before I was going into the basement where the workshop was to make the Dreamcatcher. 

Since she was so fascinated about the Stuka, I wanted to make the Dreamcatcher look like a Stuka. When I was finished with work, I grabbed the Dreamcatcher and walked upstairs, to mount the Dreamcatcher above the bed in the Guest room. I was greeted by Twilight who just had woken up. She let out a yawn. “Good morning James, I read your Note, did you sleep well?” She asked with a still tired voice. 
“Good morning Twilight, yes I did sleep well and you?” I replied. 
She responded, "Yes I Did. What have you in your hand?” 
“A Dreamcatcher, Twily. I made it so that you don’t have bad dreams anymore. I designed it after a Stuka because you were so fascinated of it. If a bad dream is coming, the Stuka will dive to hunt it out. I hope you like it.” 

“I like it very much James.” 
"Glad to hear it. How about Breakfast when I have mount it?” I asked. “Good Idea, James,” Twilight responded. 

“How about a glass of Juice and muesli?” I asked her. Muesli because I know that ponies eat oatmeal. And why Juice? Children like Juice and a Unicorn filly should be no exception. “With pleasure,” She answered happy. 

“Ok.” I prepared the Muesli and the Juice and putted both on the table when they were finished. Again, I helped Twilight Sparkle on the Chair. And Of Course Smarty Pants should not miss.

While she was having breakfast, I read the newspaper. “DDR prohibits citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany entry." Really? How far the DDR wants to be away from West Germany? 

“James”? Twilight brought me out of my thoughts. 
“Yes, Twilight?” I responded. 
“I’ve read that Humans eat Meat, is this right?” She asked me with concern. I did know that that Question would come from her someday but I didn’t expect it so early. I was born on a Farm, so I did know that Ponies were vegetarians. 

Not wanting to destroy her Happiness and trust I just said to her, “Yes Twilight, I eat meat but not Pony meat I can reassure you.” 

“It’s okay James, I was just curious.”

“Did you enjoy your Breakfast?” I asked in return. "Of Course,” Was her answer. 
“You take Smarty Pants always with you?” 
“Well yes, she is my companion. Does it bother you?” She asked with fear. 
“Not at all, I was just wondering.” When I was young, I did the same thing with my Teddy. “Don’t forget to brush your teeth.” 
“Of Course,” Twilight responded and walked into the bathroom. I heard her singing, “Brush brush." When she was finished, I brushed my own and looked out of the window.

“Well it seems it going to be a wonderful day. I should give you a tour through the city.” 
“I don’t think that is a good Idea James,” She spoke, “When the other people see me, they will notice that I’m a real unicorn.” 
“No Problem, Twily. Since you are a Filly, I could say if someone asks that you are just my daughter in a costume. As long you are not using magic, you should be fine,” I replied. 

“James, you are a genius!” She said while hugging me. “Ok, what are we waiting for? Let’s go," I spoke while putting my Suit and hat on. Twily was also ready, Smarty Pants was on her back. I had a VW Käfer as my car but on so a beautiful Day, a walk was the better Idea. Besides, I lived 15 minutes away from Downtown so it wasn’t far. We were walking through the park. When we reached the City Center, I showed her the church the Town hall and the Sights Volkach had to offer.

When people walked past us, Twilight tried to hide behind my Back, out of fear the trick wouldn’t work. But everybody that saw her just smiled and commented how cute her “costume” was and how good it looked. That made her blush. Just as I finished the Tour, I noticed that I haven’t showed her the library. “You have a library?” she asked curious.

“Yes, we have a library.” I answered her question. 
“I cannot wait to read!” Twilight called out excited running in front of me. 
“Now wait, Lena! Since I know the Way, I should lead the way. You could easy get lost,” I called out to her. I swear I could fell a shiver down my spine, when I used the Name of my wife. Twilight however, stopped immediately. 
“Oh right, I forgot, lead the Way, Daddy,” She responded with a calmer yet excited voice. Did she just call me Daddy? Well she seems to adapt fast. 
“Ok Lena, here we go,” I said to her. When we entered the library, the librarian looked confused upon spotting Twilight.

“Uhh… Sir, you know animals are not allowed inside?” 
“Yes, I know. This is just my daughter in her costume," I answered. 
“Oh, ok, looks very cute. How is your Name little one?” 
“Lena,” Twilight said, “And this is Smarty Pants” she pointed to her plushy. 
“A very nice name for your daughter. And a cute name for a plushy," The Liberian replied. 
“Thank you, I cannot wait to learn and study with Smarty Pants!” Twilight called out excited again. 
“Well, have fun but remember: stay quiet.”

“No problem,” I said to the librarian. Twilight was already lost in the books. I sat down beside her and decided to read about history and technology.

Hours passed so fast like a blink with an eye. I looked on my pocket watch, only to see that it was 4PM. I looked over to Twilight. She just finished the last book. “Ok, that’s enough,” She said exhausted.
“We should get home, Lena.”

“You’re right Daddy, time to get home. I’m tired,” She responded. 
“Come again,” The Liberian called after us.

When we were on or way home, we walked through the park again. I saw some children playing. “Hey, isn’t that the girl you talked about?” One Child asked the other. 

“Yes, that’s her,” The other answered. They walked towards us. 
“Hello there, do you want to play with us?” the first asked Twilight politely. 
“Sure why not. Can I Daddy?” She asked me with puppy eyes. 
“Of Course, have fun,” I said to her. 

I sat down on a bench, watching as Twilight was playing tag and other games like drawing on the ground. Of course, she didn’t use her Horn. Apart from her brother, she had only few friends, but with some friends here, she can learn more about humanity. 

Again time passed fast. The church bells ringed. 5 PM. The Parents of the other Children sat down next to me. “I must say, the costume of your daughter looks very good and she is very politely and well raised,” One Father of the Kids said to me. 

“Thank you, I made the costume, she likes it very much,” I replied friendly. 
“You are sure proud of your daughter,” The other father spoke to me. 

“Yes I’m,” I replied to him. 
“Although I hate to say it, we must go. Paul, Lukas we must go home,” The mother of the first Child said to both. 
“Ahh. Just when the fun was at its best," Paul complained. 
“Don’t worry; I’m sure we will see each other soon again," Twilight tried to cheer up her new playmates. 
“Bye," Lukas said to Twilight before he was going home.

Just when Twilight wanted to walk to me, she slipped the hill down. I jumped off the bench and ran to her. She was crying and holding her knee. Her fur was also dirty. "It hurt’s!” She cried. 
I kneeled down to her. “Shh, let me see,” I comforted her. As a former Medic, I had great medical knowledge. I couldn’t see a wound, so the only option was that she had overstretched her Knee. “Don’t worry. You seem to only overstretch your knee. With rest, it should be fine in no time.” 

She tried to stand up and walk but she could only limp. So, I sat her on the bench and told her that I will be right back. A few seconds later, I came back with two ice cream cones in my hand. I handed one over to Twilight. She wiped her tears out and smiled. “Thanks James, I love Chocolate”. She licked it with pleasure. 
“You’re welcome, Twilight.” I licked my own ice cream. Chocolate with strawberry. My Favorite.

After we were both finished, I gave her a shoulder ride on the way home. Twilight just smiled with joy. “Faster!” she said to me. 
“All right, hang on,” I responded, “Vroom Vroom here we are, end of the line," I said to her when we reached the door of my house. 

“James, that was fun," Twilight said to me after she climbed down from my shoulder. 
“Glad to hear it. But first, I should get you clean.” She nodded. I moved into the bathroom and turned the water faucet on and checked the water temperature and made sure it was at a safe height. I opened the cabinet to get a shampoo, and a towel. 
“Are you ready for your bath, sweetheart?” I gave her a smile. She returned the smile, 
“I love Baths!” She spoke to me. 

I gently picked her up and sat her down into the tub. She still smiled at me “Is the water warm enough?” 
“Yes, James” 
“Ok, I’m going to wash your Mane with the shampoo, so keep your eyes closed,” I spoke to her in a fatherly tone. 

She kept her eyes clenched shut, “Yes, Sir.” I putted some shampoo on her head and massaged it in. I felt her Mane, it was so soft. 
”Ok, now I will wash it off.” She nodded eyes still closed. After this was finished, I asked, “Ready to get dried off?” 

“Yes, James.” 
I helped her out of the tub to dry her. “Do you feel better, after we cleaned you?” 
"Yes, it was nice and comfortable, Thank you.” She gave me a hug. 
“You don’t need to thank me Twilight, I’m glad that you enjoyed it. How’s your Knee?” 
“It does still hurt but walking is better. See?” She walked a bit, still limping but not as strong as when she slipped. She looked up to me.

“Can I ask you something, James?” 
“Sure.” 
“I read in the library, that in the Great War new things were invented like tanks and so. Also Poison gas. But what confuses me, is, if you are a Veteran of both wars, how comes that you still look young?” She asked with curiosity in her Voice. 

“Well Twilight, it’s difficult to explain but I try my best. I was born 1895. In 1916 when I was 21, I had an accident with Poison gas. I survived but for some reason, I couldn’t age anymore. I suspected that the Gas had changed my DNS. I was also able to take more punishment than a normal human could ever take. If I’m hurt, the wound heals as fast as it would regenerate.
I can’t explain it how it works.” 

After I explained how I’m still looked young, Twilight was speechless with her mouth wide open. “That-That is amazing!” It didn’t surprise me that she was amazed by my Story. 

“By the way, how are you able to understand me and your friends?” 

“The language in Equestria is like English in yours but many ponies are also able to understand German and French. The Magic in Equestria is like a translator for several languages.” 

Interesting. “Well, enough talking, time for Dinner. How about some Sandwiches?” 

Twilight’s stomach growled. “That’s a good Idea, James.” She smiled at me. 
“What do you want on your Sandwich, Twily?” 
“Tomato’s, salad and cheese please.” 
“Ok, here you go.” I made her sandwich and put the same ingredients on my Sandwich. It tasted good. 

“James, do you mind if I digest before I go to bed?” 
“Not at all Twilight. I stay in the kitchen to clean it if you need me,” I said to her. 

“Ok, I’m in the living room drawing,” was her respond.

After 15 minutes of cleaning, I was finished. It was 8-o clock PM. I walked into the Living room to look what Twilight has drawn. What I saw melted my Heart and broke it at the same Time.

She was fallen asleep on the floor with Smarty Pants in her arms. But on the paper she had drawn was her Family with the Words “I miss you” above them. 

There was herself, Smarty Pants in her hoof beside her, her brother, and then her Foal sitter. Between Twilight and Shining Armor were their Parents. Her Mother looked like Twilight except she had blue arctic eyes three purple stars, a grey coat and a purple grey Mane. Her father had a dark phthalo blue Mane, amber eyes and a greyish azure coat which looked bluer to me. His Cutie Mark showed two crescents. Princess Celestia was also on the picture Twilight has drawn. She had a white body, a Sun as Cutie Mark, magenta Eyes, and a Mane with the colors cerulean, turquoise, cobalt blue and heliotrope. Of course she was wearing a crown and golden shoes to show her position as a princess. She was also taller than everypony else. 

I almost overlooked Spike, Twilights baby dragon. He had green eyes, green ears and spikes, and his scales was purple with a spring budish gray underbelly. I allowed letting a Tear escape and falling down into the ground. Twilight was missing her family so much. I hung the picture on the fridge.

I promise you, I take care of your daughter until you come to get her. I gently putted Twilight and Smarty Pants in the bed in the guest room. “Goodnight, Twilight,” I whispered in her ear before heading into my own. 
Then I remembered that the Weinfest is beginning tomorrow; maybe we meet the two kids from the park again. 

Then she could have some Fun with them on the fairground. That is a good idea. I thought to myself before I fell asleep.