From the isles of Avalon

by The Drifting Bard


Chapter 31: meeting a bolt of wonder

True story bro


After a short while of touring, she then brought me in front of another small cafe, nearer to the castle.
I simply raised an eyebrow. "Really? Donut Joe's?" I shrugged as we walked in.
suddenly my nostrils were hit with the smell of godlike coffee. the aroma danced in the air and put as much of a smile on my face. "Maybe it was a bad Idea to bring you here" she giggled.
"You might be right" I chuckled as she walked over to the counter. I then stepped up behind her, Hearing the second half of a conversation. "ahh... I see... How's Spike doing?" Twilight then giggled as I spoke.
"He's doing fine, the little scamp's probably hard at work... doing nothing 'cept watch over the books and making sure every-thing's in tip top shape for when Twilight gets home" The man at the register looked over to me and then at her.
he then extended a hand. "ah.... Alan is it?" I simply nodded and shook the man's hand. "Enjoying Twilight are we?"
"Heh, how can you tell?" I asked.

Joe simply chuckled. "well, for one, she told me a few seconds ago, and two.... she's blushing... because you've got your hand on her butt" I then chuckled.
"So I have" I grinned widely, knowing She'd get me back later.
"So, The usual Twilight?" Joe asked, Twi nodded, and then ordered a simple coffee for me.
As I took a sip of the liquid, It brought a smile to my face.

The bell for the cafe tinkled slightly as two more customers sauntered in.
We sat down and continued chatting, I then looked over to the two in question.
"er... Quick question, Twilight? aren't those... two members of that flying team Rainbow loves so much?"
she glanced over and then nodded. "Yo! Over here!"
The two then took their order and glumly walked over, when they sat down they had a look of fear for a moment.
"what, do you want an autograph or something?" The woman whispered harshly, running a hand through her messy, fiery, hair. I simply smiled, "Nahhh, just felt like meeting new people" I grinned, The man sighed as looked down to his drink.
I then extended a fist, "The names... Gallant Knight" I smiled as a fist connected with mine.
"Spitfire, while I can't say I'm pleased to meet ya, I can say... Good work dealing with Tirek" the man looked up for a moment, seeing the Grin still plastered on my face.
"Soarin, At your service" again, Bumping fists was a good idea.

Spitfire then looked at me for a moment, and chuckled. "So, what's a guy like you doing in a place like this?"
Soarin lowered his head, Spitfire must have had a reputation for ignoring the obvious. "well, Apart from making sure Twilight's Parents actually like me..." Spitfire then Raised an eyebrow and then a small whisper.
"Soarin, You owe me 10 bits"
Soarin took a swig of his drink and sighed. "so, Soarin, how is it? As a WB I mean"
he chuckled.

"Well, other than the flight shows and rehearsals.... and the rules and regulations... not bad"
I raised an eyebrow and then chuckled. "good to know, any positions open?"
"Not right now... but... We're still waiting for the go ahead to recruit someone from Ponyville" He smiled.
"I won't say anything" I grinned.

Spitfire seemed to do a double take, "alright, what's the catch?"
"No catch at all..." I smiled. "I can just tease Rainbow Dash" I chuckled.
Twilight nudged me in the shoulder. "so apart from ignoring me to talk to these two, what's next?"
Spitfire and Soarin both looked at me for a moment. "uhhhh.... Haven't thought that far ahead" I grinned sheepishly.
she giggled, "nevermind than, lets just go to see Celestia"
I chuckled. "heh, thats fair... may as well say hi to your aunt"

as we left the cafe we heard a small shout of two voices saying exactly the same thing. "WHAT?"



I began to laugh, and then grabbed Twilight by the wrist. "hey Sweetheart, sorry for... ignoring you in there"
she notice my downtrodden look for a moment. "hey, It's okay, you had an interesting conversation"
she gave me a peck on the cheek and an heartwarming smile. "And besides... I can shut you up with a spell if I wanted to"
I deadpanned, "Really?"
she nodded. "...That'll be handy if you know what I mean" I winked.

She got my meaning and turned a bright shade of red, "J-just tone down the... innuendo for now" she continued to blush.