“True love does not come by
Finding the perfect person, but by learning to see the imperfect people perfectly~”
Unknown.
Canterlot Airport, Midnight
“Mom, I told you I'm going to be fine, besides you said you wanted me out of the house so I got out the house.” Artic said impatiently.
He had Arctic blue skin, semi-long pitch black hair, inky black eye's, and was about six-foot-one. He sat on a cirb infront of the entrance to the airport. He wore a dark blue hoodie that was over a plain white shirt, green cargo pants, and light blue sneakers,
“I swear you worry too much.” He continued.
“I’m your mother, of course I’m going to worry, Arctic. I just don't want to hear about you getting into trouble on the first day.” Arctic’s mother said while he rolled his eyed at the comment of his very protective mother.
“Mom, I'm a grown up now. I got my big boy pants on, my lucky hoodie on… I’m absolutely ready for this,” Arctic corrected himself, “Though I am mad that Uncle isn't here yet, I wonder if he's doing something right now?”
At his Uncle’s house.
“Aw man I'm late, I'm late, I’m late!” A man repeated as he rushed across his room to find clothes to put on.
The man had ashy gray skin, with short white hair sporting a long goatee, he was about six foot and his eyes were bright red.
“There! It's not my best but it's better than nothing.” He said once he fixed his white shirt and black shorts, “No time for delaying my nephew's arrival, I just hope Jinx isn't going to be to pissed off with me being late!”
Back at the Airport
“Eh, I'm sure he's coming,” Arctic shrugged, “Alright now what should I listen to since I’m going to be here for awhile?”
Arctic looked through his phone trying to find something to help pass the time but all he found interesting was a classic back in his mother's hay day. Shrugging he plugged in his headphones and pressed play. Arctic smiled a little as the song played and couldn't really understand why. He always liked music but never really played anything in his life save for a piano that is.
He doesn't really have any friends or can really trust a lot of people, it's an issue that his mother thinks she can change by sending him to live with his uncle that he hasn't seen in about his whole life, and he’s only seen pictures.
But for now Arctic was lost in his own little world of music making the outside world disappear. It wasn't long before the song had ended, leaving Arctic sat in bored silence.
“I knew I should have charged it before boarding the bloody plane.” Artic thought as he looked at his dead phone.
Ten minutes had passed and the uncle was still nowhere to be seen. Arctic wondered what his uncle looked like since the photos he saw were old.
“I hope he isn't like Zuko's uncle from Avatar, that would be kinda weird.” He thought as leaned against his hand.
Another ten minutes passed and there was nothing so far. Arctic was no expert in time but his uncle should have been here awhile ago.
“The bloody hell is taking him so-JESUS!”
He screamed and fell back as a car sped up next to him and stopped dead in its tracks with streak marks painting the ground. It was an onyx black 1960 dodge charger with old school string rims and some of the engine popping out of the hood. All the other people waiting looked at the car and had a bit of envy in their eyes seeing it.
The engine stopped and the driver seat door sprang open. Arctic recovered from his little fright and got on his feet. He was ready to start cursing at the driver but stopped as the man hopped out.
“Damn, I hope he's here,” The man said, “I got chewed out by Jinx already for being late”
Arctic looked at the man that almost hit him not in anger but more in confusion so he decided to ask the man something.
“U-Uh excuse me sir, how do you know my mother's name?” He asked.
The man looked to Arctic and he didn't even have time to react as the man was already putting Arctic in a bear hug.
“Arctic my boy, it's so good to see after so many years. When I last saw you, your we're up to my knees but now you're as tall as I!” Said the man as he let Arctic go giving him time to catch his breath, “We have so much catching up to do, also I got a little surprise for yo-”
“HOLD ON A BLOODY MINUTE DAMN IT!” Arctic screamed cutting him off, after finally catching his breath Arctic spoke, “Who are you and how do you my name, and while you’re at it, how do you know my mum?”
It was silent for a few minutes but soon the man laughed at him.
“Answer the question!” Artic shouted.
“How could you- Oh right… It's been such a long time since then huh.” He said and reached in his pocket before handing a folded photo to Arctic.
Arctic unfolded the photo and saw his mother and the man in front of him holding baby Arctic.
“You see that handsome devil holding the baby you? That's me” The man proclaimed.
“Clearly, so this means what? You're my father or something?” Arctic said as the man chuckled and shook his head.
“Far from it, I'm your dear old Uncle Discord or Uncle if you like.” Discord said with a bright smile as he snatched the photo out of Arctic’s hands.
Arctic was beyond broken, the man that almost hit with his car and acts silly… is his unknown uncle.
“Now that that’s out of the way, let's get going!” Discord exclaimed, “Your surprise is still waiting for you and I know you're going to love her-oops I said too much”
‘He's exactly Zuko’s uncle just not fat and balding… Okay he’s not fat not sure about the balding that could possibly be a toupee’ thought Arctic as he saw his uncle grabbing the duffle bag that was next to him and placing it in his trunk.
“Hey, careful with that; there's something important in there.” He said
“Really what could it be I wonder?” Discord said as he went to take a peek but his hand was slapped away by Arctic, “Top secret eh? Well I can respect that, now then please put your other things in the back of the car if you will. I'll pull up the seat.”
‘This is going to be a long school year’ Arctic groaned and began packing his stuff in the car.
Once everything was placed in safely, the two got in the car. “
So uncle, why did you almost run me over?”
“Well I was running late and right as I was driving down I got a call from your mother dearest and it went a little something like this,” Discord answered as he pulled out his phone and plugged in an aux cord before pressing something then out came the message.
“I WILL RIP YOU A NEW ONE IF YOU LET MY BABY BOY SIT THERE WAITING, SO GET YOUR A-” Arctic quickly took the aux out and turned a bit red embarrassed that his mother was still the protective type and thought of him as a baby.
“C’mon mum, I'm not a little kid anymore” Arctic mumbled which made Discord laugh.
Once that was done they took off.
Discord’s house
Discord opened the door to his house and they both walked in. Arctic was colored impressed seeing the inside of the house. Beige colored walls, white ceiling, cherry oak stairs and oak wood floors.
“This place ain't half bad I could get use to this,” said Arctic as he placed his duffle bag down.
Discord chuckled as he locked the front door and quickly made his way to the living room.
“Arctic, could you come here for a second? I have to give you your welcoming gift!” Discord called to him.
Arctic walked towards the voice. Arctic didn't really expect a gift but his uncle wouldn't stop mentioning it in the car ride over.
As Arctic entered the living room he quickly heard a small meow at his feet. He looked down and saw a small white puff ball on his left leg, Arctic kneeled down and picked up the ball of poof only for it to meow again and was met with two small blue eyes looking back at his black ones.
“It's… a kitten.” Arctic said plainly as he looked back to his uncle.
“Yes sir it is, I was told by your mother that you liked cats when you were little and still find them cute. So as a gift for being gone for so long and meeting you almost all grown up, I thought I should get you a cat.” Discord said slumping on the couch.
“Well… Thanks I guess, though I haven't had a pet since I was a little kid so having a kitten is new-ish to me, but still, thanks.” Arctic said and booped the kitten nose.
It retaliated with a small paw to his finger.
“Hmm I don't know what to call you though… How about Snow?” Artic suggested.
The kitten only tilted its head.
“Okay then Snow’s not good, how about… Frost?” Arctic listed and continued only for the kitten to not meow whatsoever.
“Ugh… the only thing I got left is Ghost but I’m sure she doesn't-”
“Meow” The kitten said interrupting him.
Discord was already laughing while Arctic was groaning.
“Really… Ghost? Of all things you pick Ghost?!” Arctic said bringing ghost closer and having her lick his nose. This made the boy sigh in defeat and made ghost paw at his hair. “Fine ghost it is then, kinda weird name but mine is literal Arctic Night so I'm not one to judge.”
Discord smiled seeing his nephew liking his present but he also checked the time and saw how much time had passed. Discord picked Arctic up at twelve and now it's one o’clock so it should about time to go to sleep.
“Alright well I'm sure you're exhausted from jet lag and it's almost time for bed so get settled in. Your room is down the hall and to the right,” he said and grabbed Ghost.
“Yeah, you're right about being exhausted; I'll get my stuff in and just head to bed. Goodnight Ghost.” Arctic said and made his way upstairs and to his room.
He wasted no time throwing his stuff to the side and stripping to his boxers, he turned off the lights in his room that wasn't really that small even had a desk in it for him to work at. He climbed under the covers and sighed.
“Got the lights, got my clothes off… I'm ready for bed… I can't help but feel like I forgot something… Meh, I'm sure it's nothing,” with that he went on to dream of sheep.