//------------------------------// // Baker boy // Story: A non Brony in a pony world // by jaysclub //------------------------------// A non brony in a pony world Chapter 4 It was Morning and John had woken up before Twilight and decided to give her breakfast in bed as a way of saying thank you for letting him stay so he headed downstairs and checked his phone and noticed the battery had died. "I hope Twilight won’t mind me using some of her electric." John went into his bag and pulled out his charger and plugged it into the wall socket and his phone began charging. John then went into the kitchen and looked for some food for Twilight, he found some in the cupboard next to spike’s gem cupboard he also found some plates in the cupboard as well and decided to pick some hay an apple and a few flowers for Twilight. When he went back to her room he saw that she was awake. “Morning John what’s that?” “Oh this I was bringing you breakfast in bed I’ve got to find some way to thank you for your generosity of letting me stay here.” “Aw thanks but you shouldn’t have” “I know but I had to show I’m grateful somehow. should take this back downstairs then?” “No it’s okay I’ll eat it in her” *Phone text message noise* “Excuse me I’m going to see what it’s about” “Take your time I’m going to get ready” John closed Twilight’s bedroom door behind and went to see what the message was. "I wasn't expecting Steve to contact me this early I wonder what it’s about." When he got to the phone he accepted the text message and the message he saw worried him. “I’ll call you at 10:30 sharp we have a massive problem Steve” “Who was it” Twilight asked while walking down the stairs. “My friend Steve he sent me a text which has got me worried.” “I’m sure it’s nothing what are you going to do today?” “I’m going to see Pinkie pie” “I’m going to see Applejack at the farm and see if she needs any help. John I think you forgot to do something yesterday.” Twilight pointed her hoof at the bag on the table which John opened inside he found ten coins “Wow big Mac must of been impressed with your work yesterday” “I’m guessing this is a lot of money” “Well it’s more than big Mac is willing to give to someone. He must of been impressed with the work you did on the farm yesterday.” “I know it may sound like a strange question but where can I get my clothes cleaned as I’ve got paint all over these as you can see.” “There is a new shop which is called wash and dry but I can do them here for you if you give me three coins” “That seems fair I’m going to take a shower and get going where should I put my clothes to be washed.” “Just drop them outside the door and I’ll deal with them” John grabbed some fresh clothes from his backpack and headed for the shower room and dropped his painted covered clothes outside the door and had a quick shower. When he came out of the shower room he went down stairs and saw Twilight cleaning his clothes. "Ask her now if you don’t get an answer maybe after you get her books she’ll tell you." Before he could ask Twilight she already started to give an answer for the question he wanted to ask. “I’m sorry I don’t know how you’re going to get back to Earth I’m not that skilled yet as in magic as you may think.” “*sigh* I understand but how did you know what I was going to ask” “Most humans who come here want to go back ask me to send them home I think it’s because I live in the library and they believe there are hidden spells somewhere.” “Okay I’m a bit disappointed that you can’t help me but thanks answering my question would Pinkies shop be open now.” “It would but Pinkie doesn’t own it she lives there with the cakes.” "The cakes what a strange surname" “so where can I find pinkie” “She’ll be at Sugarcube corner and you won’t miss her trust me.” “I don’t like the sound of that well I’m going to go grab my phone and some food and a drink from my bag and get going oh and here’s your money for cleaning my clothes.” “Thank you I’ll see you later John.” “Bye Twilight” As John searched for Sugarcube corner he got another text from Steve “When I call what I am going to tell you is the truth.” What does Steve want and why doesn’t he call now wait *sniff* what’s that smell. John followed his nose to what he hoped would be sugarcube corner he was surprised by a building’s design it had gingerbread house style roof and a cupcake for a chimney upon closer inspection he found this is sugarcube corner. "Well here goes nothing." John entered sugarcube corner headed for the counter he looked around and couldn’t see anyone so John tapped the bell on the counter. *bell ding* “Ding” John looked around for the voice he just heard and tried the bell again. *bell ding* “Ding* John was getting slightly annoyed by this now. "Okay one last time then come back later." *Bell ding* “BOO” John fell backwards due to the surprise the pink pony gave him. “*laughs, snorts* got you hi I’m Pinkie pie are you my new friend?” “Wait what” “I’ll take that as a yes what’s your name” “John I’m here about the library book you borrowed” “I’ll let you have the book as long as you do three fun things with me” “Erm okay what do you want me to do?” “Yay I want you to help me bake and run the shop. Mr and Mrs cake are out in the market with pound and pumpkin” “Wait that’s only two things what else do want me to do?” “I want you to have a sleepover with me it’ll be fun learning about each other” “Okay what would you like me to do first” “That's the spirit grab those eggs over there and get cracking *laughs*” John joined in the laugh and helped pinkie bake an assortment of goodies. Meanwhile Twilight was on the farm and talking to Applejack. “So AJ how was John on the farm” “It was great he helped me paint Apple bloom’s treehouse we was quiet though but I helped him with that” “Anything else?” “Yeah he looked like he was trying to hide pain and when I asked he told me it was nothing” “Maybe he was trying to impress you was there anything else” “Yeah I asked him if he had a crush on a girl back on earth but he hated the question” “What was his answer” “I stopped him before he answered I didn’t want to bring up a bad memory” “That’s probably for the best what did he do with Big Mac as he gave John some money?” “John helped Big Mac with the apple bucking” “Thank you Applejack I can tell the princess of how John is doing now goodbye AJ.” “See ya later Twi” As Twilight left Applejack on the farm he couldn’t stop thinking about the crush question. "Why was he against answering that question was he worried AJ would laugh at him I know I’ll say hi to him at sugarcube corner." Meanwhile John was putting the finishing touches on the cupcakes Pinkie was overlooking his work while bouncing. “Wow you’re doing better than I thought you would do.” “Thanks Pinkie can I ask you a strange question.” “Sure I like strange questions because I can give strange answers” “How are you bouncing it’s kind of creeping me out” “I’m part pony part spring oh now it’s my turn to ask a strange question why is the sky blue?” “Erm because it’s day” Pinkie laughed at his answer “No because Rainbow dash is the fastest flier in all of Equestria” Before he could respond he got the phone call from Steve. “Is it okay if I answer this Pinkie” “Okie dokie lokie” John assumed that means yes so he went out the back door and answered the phone. “Steve what’s wrong” “Me and Mark are in a police station being questioned because of you.” “What why?” “Because you’ve been missing for four days now and they’re asking if we know where you are.” “But you do know where I am I’m in Ponyville.” “I know but how can I tell the police that. You’ve got to get back now.” “I can’t I don’t know how to I’ve talked to Twilight and she can’t get me back” “But she knows Princess Celestia. I’ve got to go in now ask Mark” “Mark?” “Yeah it me your families worried about you” “I know if I could go back I would I need to know something who is Princess Celestia” “She an alicorn half unicorn half pegasus and the ruler of Equestria and she is Twilight’s teacher” “Okay thanks I’ve got to go now Pinkies waiting for me” “You forgot haven’t you” “Forgot what” “It’s my birthday today” “Sorry I forgot your birthday if I get back home I’ll buy you what ever you want” Pinkie overheard the conversation and decided to join in. “John who are you talking to?” “My friend Mark it’s his birthday today and I forgot” “Can I sing him my birthday song?” “I’ll ask him Mark Pinkie pie wants to sing you a song would you like that?” “Yes I would but can it wait until Steve comes out from being questioned?” “I’ll ask pinkie” Pinkie overheard the question and was already giving her answer. “Yes I don’t mind waiting I have to serve the customers anyway take your time” “Hey Mark has anyone questioned Tina yet” “They haven’t yet, they have questioned your neighbors if they have heard any strange noises a few days ago but they didn’t.” “What about my family?.” “Your mum been waiting at the phone non stop expecting demands from the kidnappers and your dad’s been searching nearby towns for any trace of you.” “Why don’t you tell my mum or dad what’s happened” “If we did that it would just have the same outcome as the police.” “True but it would help them relax.” “I hate to say this but I can’t it sounds crazy that you’re in a cartoon universe.” “Okay then how about this, think it fully over talk to Steve think of all the pros and cons then let me know your final answer tomorrow or later on today okay.” “Okay Steve is out the questioning room and were heading outside now can you get PInkie now.” John put the phone on the speaker setting and called Pinkie over. “John can you deal with the customers while I sing my super duper birthday song” “Okay Pinkie see you guys later” “Wait before you go I need to tell you something else, me and Steve watched Fionas video when you went to the bathroom when you were with us” “I know you forgot to put the phone back on the main screen.” While serving the customers he overheard parts of Pinkie’s song he was amazed how quick she managed to come up with that song on the spot. When the song finished he heard them say goodbye. “Who were they John?” ”My Earth friends Mark and Steve I miss them so much” “Aww thats sweet I know if I hadn’t seen my friend in a while I would miss them aswell.” “Thanks Pinkie do you want me to make more cupcakes or anything else” “We don’t need anymore cupcakes but can you make cookies as the fillies like them” “Okay Pinkie what kind do you need?” “Three kinds plain, choc chip and chocolate can you do that for me” “Yes I can, let me put my phone in my pocket and get to work.” After making the batter for the cookies John notices something. “Pinkie you’re out of eggs” “Okie dokie lokie can you take some cookies to the school and take this money to the apple farm and get some more eggs.” “But I can’t carry all these cookies” “Take the wagon that’s in the back you silly filly” John did as he was told and put the cookies in the wagon and put the money in his pocket. "Where’s the school if only I saw someone I know... wait is that Fluttershy?" John waved over to Fluttershy who flew over to him “Hi Fluttershy do you know where the school is?.” “Yes I was actually going there myself do you want to walk and talk with me.” “That would be lovely thanks Fluttershy” While they walked Fluttershy broke the tension between them “How are you doing today John” “Not good I’ve got my friends in trouble with the police and my family are worried about me.” “That doesn’t sound good why are they worried about you.” “I’ve been missing for four days now and my friends don’t want to say anything to my family as they won’t believe it.” “I’m sure they will make the right choice in the end.” “Yeah I’m sure they will can I ask what the name of that book you ask Twilight to keep longer is called.” “The book is called short stories for all animals great and small volume one” “Volume one?” “Yes there are five books altogether but the animals only want me to read the first book” After hearing about the book they were at a tall building. “Is this the school?” “Yes there are some newly hatched baby birds nearby and I need to know how many there are goodbye John.” “Goodbye Fluttershy” John looked around on the school premises for a teacher while he was looking around he was approached by a purple pony. “Excuse me but who are you?” “I’m John Pinkie pie asked me to bring some cookies for the fillies at the school” “That’s nice of her my name is Cheerilee I’m one of the teachers here at the school.” “Where are they now” “There at home now I can take the cookies from you now if you want me to” “It would help out as I have to get eggs from the farm next thank you.” “You’re welcome I know the children will appreciate the sweets can you help me carry them inside.” John picked up the cookies and took them into a storage room cheerilee thanked John for helping and headed to the farm to get some more eggs for Pinkie, he was glad he saw Big Mac when he got there as he didn’t want to search for him. “Hi Big Mac Pinkie needs some eggs for the bakery.” “Did she say how many?” “No but she gave me this amount of money” “Okay I understand follow me” So John followed Big Mac to where the eggs are kept and he gave him enough eggs to last for the week. “Here you go John if you want to earn any money just come by from time to time I will have some work for you.” “Thanks Big Mac I’ll think about it I’ll see you later.” While John was walking back with the wagon filled with eggs he got a text from Steve “Me and mark have thought about it and we’re going to tell your parents tomorrow and we’re going to give them your phone number so they can contact you.” "I’m glad you’re going to do the right thing you two good luck." When he arrived at the bakery he saw Pinkie there with Rainbow dash. Pinkie motioned for John to talk with them. “Dashie this is my new super duper friend John, John this is my bestest friend in the whole of Equestria Rainbow dash.” ”Hi Rainbow Dash can I have a private word with you” “Erm sure Pinkie is he going to do anything weird” “I don’t think so but just think if he does you can just fly away.” “Oh yeah thanks Pinkie so what do you want” “I was wondering if there is anyway I could get those books back from you which are overdue.” “You could but I want something in return” “What do you want in return?” “I would like you to get the Wonder Bolts to come to my house in Cloudsdale.” “Okay consider it done” “Do you even know who the Wonder Bolts are” “Yes there on that poster over there.” “Whatever if you can get them to my house Twilight can have her books back deal? “Deal” Rainbow dash and John shook on their deal and rainbow said bye to Pinkie before continuing her stunts. “Hey Pinkie how big are the Wonder bolts?” “There the biggest thing around. Twilight popped round to see how you were doing” “What did you tell her?” “I told her if she wants to know how you’re getting on to come to my sleepover” “Well is she?” “She said yes she wanted to keep a close eye on you for some reason.” “I can’t think of a reason why she would need to keep a check on me I’m going to put the eggs away pinkie.” Meanwhile at the library Twilight was giving the princess a face to face update. “Hello Twilight would you like to know how his dreams are.” “Yes please has he shown any strange dream activity lately?” “Luna has informed me that his dreams are more calm now since that bad dream he had.” “That’s good however he may have a strange dream as he has been with Pinkie today” “That would cause anyone to have strange dreams *laughs* anything else” “There is one other thing he left his strange device here and it can talk I was told by the voice in the device it’s called a mobile phone. The voice was called Steve who gave me a message for John.” “Ask John when you get chance to tell you more about this device called a mobile phone. I must get going duties are calling.” “Take care princess” As soon as the princess left Twilight locked up the library and headed to sugarcube corner and saw Pinkie and John talking outside Pinkie seemed more excited than usual. “Pinkie are you okay you seem to be acting happier than usual” “John wants to do something fun so I said let’s have a bouncing contest and I WON” “Why don’t we go bowling it should be open” “That sounds fun let’s do that John follow me” So John and Twilight followed Pinkie to the bowling alley and decided to play a few games and John decided to ask Pinkie a few questionse. “So Pinkie how long have you worked at the bakery?” “About 2 years now it’s super fun and Mr and Mrs cake are awesome they even let me help myself to a cupcake or two.” “What’s Rarity like as I plan to see her tomorrow.” “She’s super nice and she makes a lot of pretty dresses I don’t like that she always has to be clean that’s no fun.” Pinkie decided to ask a few questions after her bowling turn “So John what do you think of me?” “At first I thought you were creepy as you alway like to bounce on the spot for an unbelievable amount of time.” Pinkies hair fell flat upon hearing this. “Does this mean you don’t like me?” “No I do now that I understand you’re there to make ponies happy and I think that’s awesome” Pinkies hair went back to it cottons candy shape after hearing this which surprised John. “So are you enjoying yourself pinkie” “Yes this is so much more fun with friends” “That’s great to hear how about you Twilight?” “Yeah I’m having fun too but I’m a bit tired now can we get going?” Twilight asked Pinkie as she is always full of energy “Yeah we can always have more fun at home” “Twilight do you want me to carry you as you look like you’re about to fall asleep right now.” “*Yawn* yes please” Twilight jumped into John’s arms and they headed back to sugarcube corner to Pinkies room When she opened the door everything John saw was pink except for the bed and few sweet painted on that were painted on the wall. “So what do we do now I’ve never been to a sleepover before.” “We play games and eat cupcakes and party.” “That sound fun how about you Twilight...Twilight?” John noticed that she was asleep which made him smile. “Put her in my bed we can still have fun.” So John put her in the bed and Pinkie could tell he was worried about something and tried to perk him up. “What’s wrong you seem down do you want to talk about it” “*sigh* My friends are going to tell my parents that I haven’t been kidnapped but I’m here” “What’s wrong with that at least they’ll know you’re safe?” “True but they’ll want me to come home and I don’t know how but if I am here maybe I’m here for a greater purpose.” Pinkie’s hair fell slightly flat and offered John a cupcake. “Thanks for the offer but no thanks I’ve got too many thing on my mind to think about food at the moment.” Pinkie hated seeing people and ponies down so he decided to hug John which he returned. He could smell something sweet in her hair which calmed him down. “Thank you Pinkie I needed that is it okay if I go to sleep.” “As long as I can sleep on your chest.“ “Deal.” Pinkie trotted over to the light switch and turned it off then went and laid on John’s chest. On earth Steve and Mark were trying to figure out the best way to give the news about John. “Should we be straight with the truth or take our time” “I think it’s best to take our time as they will have questions.” “Good point, tomorrow morning we’ll break the news to them about his location.” “Good night Steve.” “Good night Mark” End of chapter 4