Narico stretched as he let out a yawn. The first thing he did after getting up was open the window, and take a deep breath. "Yup. Life's great right now." Narico reflected on his life up to this point. He'd found a new home when Fang had adopted him, and he'd made a new family in Fang and his mutant changeling brothers and sisters. But Narico frowned as one fact kept glaring him in the face.
He had never felt any need to feed off of love, and yet some part of him felt empty without it. Not the love of family or the platonic affection between close friends. No, what Narico lacked was the love shared between those who are bound by heart and soul. And most of his friends had found a special someone. In Burst Stream's case, he'd found two. Narico sighed as he recalled the woman he'd seen in his dreams. 'She was so beautiful. But when she smiled at me...it was so sad. I wonder who she is? Or even where she is for that matter.' Narico got dressed, and ate breakfast before heading out the door. He had no idea what lay in wait for him that day.
"This is just what I needed." Abyss said with a sigh as she disembarked from the shuttle. "Despite the craziness that's happened here, it looks quite peaceful." Abyss smiled as she saw how happy everyone was in Ponyville. "Definitely a welcome change from the stuck-ups in Canterlot." As Abyss ventured to the house she was renting, another thought crossed her mind. 'This place. It's also where I saw him. That young man from my dreams. I wonder what he looks like in the waking world?' Abyss smiled to herself as she unpacked her clothes and looked at her reflection. Her casual outfit was a light grey blouse, dark grey jeans, and sandals. It went quite well with her pure white skin, pitch black hair, and blue-green eyes. "Ironic that despite my family knowing the art of light magic, that I've got a name associated with darkness. Though I suppose mother was thinking of my hair color." Abyss grabbed her bag, and went outside for a walk.
For Narico, it seemed just like any other day. The CMC had told him all about the lessons Twilight was teaching them, and how they planned on using them to one-up Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. "I'm...not so sure about that." Narico cautioned. "Twilight's giving you these lessons because you really want to learn. But if you get others involved who just want to meet her, won't that take away how special those lessons are?" The CMC were about to counter, but thought better of it and left. "I guess my mind's finally catching up to my body." Narico thought out loud, and smiled. "But I guess somebody's gotta keep those three out of trouble. Well, since that crisis is averted, might as well head to Sugar Cube Corner." As Narico made his way, Abyss was also headed for the same destination. And as the two pulled up a seat at the counter, they instantly locked gazes. "No way..." Narico was in awe as he caught sight of Abyss!
Abyss was momentarily shocked at Narico's appearance, but the similarity of his features in comparison to how she'd seen him in her dreams was uncanny. "Well..." Abysss said as a smile slowly crept across her face. "It seems like my dreams are starting to come true." Abyss then shot Narico a flirty smile. "So? Might I have the name of the one who's been on my mind?"
"N-Nairco..." Narico said with a heavy blush. "You're...not surprised that I'm a changeling?"
Abyss let out a giggle. "I figured out by your color scheme back in my dreams. And who else would long for love more than one who used to feed off it?" She then smiled at Narico. "Though with the current trend for your people, it doesn't look like feeding on love is a problem anymore. You've all been given so much, and now you're giving it back. It seems that your race's hunger truly has ended. Though in your case, I'd say you have a different yearning for love. My name is Abyss." Abyss then noticed Narico staring at her almost dumbfounded. "It's rude to stare. But I suppose it's nice to have your undivided attention."
Narico shook his head. "Oh...sorry! It's just, I've literally dreamed of this moment. And now that it's here...some part of me keeps wondering if I actually woke up this morning." Narico's face was flsuehd red once again as Abyss caressed his face.
"How cute." Abyss said with a smile. "How about I treat you to something sweet like you?"
Narico slowly smiled "I'd...like that. A lot." Narico then told his life story to Abyss. Everything from him leaving the Changeling Kingdom, getting adpoted by Fang, and all the craziness that had been the Canterlot Wedding. "Yeah. My life's been anything but run-of-the-mill. But I'll be honest. That's probably what I love most about it."
"So it would seem." Abyss said with a knowing smile. "I've only had one thing that makes me think about all my life has amounted to."
Narico blinked. "Really? What's that?"
"My son." Abyss said with a smile. "Though...he's in a bit of an uncertain path right now. Where he's headed... I don't know whether to be scared of him or for him."
Narico put a hand on Abyss's shoulder. "He's lucky that you worry about him. I never knew my parents. But I do have people who care about me."
"Thank you." Abyss said with a small smile.
Narico beamed. "Thanks. By the way, I think you've got a little bit of whipped cream on your face?"
"Where?" Abyss asked before Narico planted a kiss on her lips! She smiled as Narico broke contact. "...I think you missed it." She said with a playful smile.
"So...when can I see you again?" Narico asked hopefully.
Abyss smiled. "Hope you don't have dinner plans."