That next morning, I woke up to see my mom laying happily beside me. I looked over at the alarm clock beside her bed, and sighed, "Only 7:00...," I looked at her again, and smiled, "I guess I'll make breakfast."
I stood up, and made my way to the kitchen. Back at the orphanage, I would be the head chef since our orphanage was too poor to afford a proper chef. I would make breakfast, lunch, and my only friend at the orphanage, Crystalline, would help me make dinner for the orphanage.
I've done my fair share of cooking, and Crystalline has told me that I was pretty good at making food. So I guess I can make us breakfast while she's asleep. I don't know, Ms. Redheart feels like she could be a great mother.
I stepped into her rather small kitchen, and looked around at what I could use to cook, "Hm, seems like the necessary eggs, bacon... oh, there's some parsley in here too. Judging by her figure, she probably has a low carb diet to keep her figure. Maybe I'll make a fruit salad. I'm kind of in the move that as well..."
I grabbed some apples, pears, cucumbers, and other types of fruit in her fridge. I got to work on the fruit salad as I heard a distinct, cute yawn from behind me, "Orion...?"
"Good morning, just making you a fruit salad."
"Oh, uh, you didn't need to. I should make you food..."
"No, you've done quite enough actually. You've given me a home, signed me up for school, and are buying me clothes today. I think it's time I do something for you... Mom...," It still feels awkward calling her "Mom", but hey, she's still my mom now.
Once I finished the fruit salad, I handed it to her, "I hope it's fine. I made it specifically healthy so it can help your amazing figure."
"Oh my, you're quite charming, especially to your mother. You should save that for the girls at your school."
"Alright then. Well, when will we head out to purchase my new clothes?"
"Hm, maybe after breakfast, we can take a shower."
"Together?"
"N-No!" I saw a light pink blush rise on her face as she cleared her throat, "We're taking turns. Okay?"
"Oh..."
"What? Did you expect someone to shower with you?"
"Well, before I ran away from the orphanage, my only friend, her name was Crystalline, would bathe with me."
"She was girl?"
"That's what a she is, right?"
"How old were you two?"
"Well, I'm 18 right now, so I say we bathed with each other since we were about 12 years old before I ran away when I was 16."
"That just doesn't seem appropriate."
"Not really, we were like brother and sister, so I don't think we saw each other in a different type of light."
"Okay, if you say so. However, we won't take a bath or shower together."
"Okay, I understand. Would you like to be first?"
"Uh, why don't you go on ahead while I finish this fruit salad," I nodded as I started to head towards the bathroom, but was stopped when I heard, "Great job on the Fruit Salad. Maybe if you added something to add little more sweetness, it would be great."
"Oh, uh, thank you. Do you have any recommendations?"
"Possibly some light jam along the top, and mix it to cover the fruit evenly."
"Oh, I actually thought about doing that, but I wanted it to stay a little healthy."
"Orion, I'm all for healthy eating, and taking care of yourself, but I'm not a health freak."
"I understand. I'll take that into consideration the next time I make something. I'll go ahead and take shower this time."
"Okay, don't use up the hot water."
"I'll try not to," I mean, it's been forever since I've had hot water. Nevermind that though. That feeling I just felt talking to my mom... was that... happiness?
My heart felt warm talking to her. It felt like all my troubles disappeared for that split second talking to her. It felt... surreal...
Well, I think this world really is helping my depression. Maybe I should've started that series a long time ago. Oh wait, I was homeless for the last 2 years, so I couldn't.
Anyway, I took off all my clothes, and placed them neatly on my mom's bed. I stepped inside the bathroom, for which I haven't seen yet. It was a standard sized bathroom, and everything else was pretty standard.
Once I hopped in the shower, I felt a world of pleasure when the hot water came into contact with my body. It wasn't too hot, it was the type of hot that felt just right.
I haven't felt this type of sensation in 2 years. Even at the orphanage, I was lucky to even get hot water. That orphanage was just hell on Earth for me...
Once I started to wash myself, I began thinking about the things I no longer have in this world.
I definitely don't have a phone. I'm pretty sure my money has no use here, and I have no idea what to expect from the school I'll be attending.
Canterlot High School...
I don't know what I should expect. My mom said that there would be some supernatural things happening there. I don't know what she meant by that.
Hopefully it's not anything bad. I believe the school year has started because I saw the calendar said: Fall.
I guess that means it's between September and December.
So the school year has started already, so I'm already late. That sucks... sort of.
I finished up in the bathroom, and looked around before facepalming, "I didn't grab a towel...," I sighed as I peaked out the door, and stared at hallway before looking around, and sneaking out the bathroom.
I checked the bedroom before stepping inside. I checked around for a towel, and then I realized I left the light on in the bathroom, "Guh..."
I quickly stepped outside only to see my mom standing down the hallway. Her face in shock of me as I stood in the hallway naked in front of her, "M-Mom!"
However, she wasn't looking at my pelvis region, but at something on my abdomen, "Is that... a scar?"
"Uh... yeah...," She walked closer to me, and began rubbing he scar, "W-What are you...?"
"I've seen many penises in my field of work, so seeing yours won't bother me. However, this scar... is it a permanent scar?"
"Yes..."
"When did you get it?"
"About 7 years ago..."
"When you were 11?"
"Yes, I was in charge of buying groceries for the orphanage. Crystalline came with me, and on our way home, someone tried to take Crystalline. I fought them off, but I ended up getting stabbed in the abdomen. The kidnapper stabbed me multiple times, causing me to bleed out quickly. The doctors said I could've died, but they said Crystalline stopped the bleeding as much as she could..."
She remained silent as I saw tears form in her eyes, "I owed Crystalline for saving my life. They soon caught the guy dead from suicide. He had slit his own throat to escape capture."
"Oh my..."
"This scar remained since then, and I use it as a reminder of how much I actually mean to someone..."
She then pulled me down, and hugged me, since I was taller than her, "I'll make sure something like that never happens to you."
I responded by embracing her back, and said, "Thank you...," I'm still naked though, and this still feels awkward.
Once we finished readying up, I situated myself in her car as she blocked the door. I started drifting off again. I lost feeling in my legs, and I started falling asleep again, "What the hell?"
I woke back into the clouds, and looked around, "Goddess?" I just starting calling this individual "Goddess". I don't know why, it just feels right.
"Orion, have you had any problems with narcolepsy?"
"Huh? I don't think so..."
"I'm sorry to say, but you have narcolepsy."
"H-How?"
"I don't know. I guess something went wrong when I revived you. However, don't let this affect your goal. You can still do this, okay?"
"It'll definitely make it harder."
"I know, but you mustn't give up Orion."
"Yeah I know, I'll wake up so I don't worry my mother again..."
"Very well, I'll speak to you again soon."
I awoke again to see us driving along the road. I saw my mom happily driving without worrying about me, "Ah geez..."
"Wakey-wakey sleepy head. We're nearly at the mall. Your narcolepsy will make it harder for you to stay awake at school."
"So you knew?"
"Yeah, we had to run some diagnostics on you. So far, you only have narcolepsy, depression, and anxiety."
"Tell me something I don't know..."
We pulled into the parking for a relatively large mall. It's definitely bigger than any I've ever seen.
We stepped inside, and I was again astonished to see some many different colored people. Pink, blue, turquoise, and even orange, or tan? I don't know, but I guess this is the human version of MLP, so I have to expect that much.
"Are there any styles of clothing you like?"
"Uh, maybe casual wear. I don't really like dressing nice at all."
"I see, let's go here," She pointed towards a store that somewhat resembled a Macy's.
We looked around for a while, having me try on clothes, and picking some out. In the end, I had a few jackets, some jeans, new shoes, socks, underwear, and at home apparel.
"I think this should suffice."
"Yeah, thanks again Mom."
"Anytime son," I then looked around for my wallet, and began searching for my wallet, "Oh man, I dropped my wallet. Mom, I'm going to go look for it."
"Oh, please do. I don't want you to lose your ID."
I nodded, and went off to look for my wallet. I guess I was sort of sporadic since when I turned the corner, I collided with someone. With a loud thud, I rubbed my head before glancing at who I ran into, "I'm so very sorry for running it you," I saw it was another pale-looking girl. However, she looked to be my age, and to be extremely pretty.
"Oh no worries, I'm pretty sure you have a reason darling. So what happens to be the problem?"
"I dropped my wallet somewhere, and I need to find it."
"Oh, is this it?" She held up my leather wallet, and I was so relieved as I took it from her hand, "I found it over by the leather jackets."
"Oh man, how can I ever repay you... um..."
"Rarity, it's a pleasure to meet you Orion."
"Oh, thank you... Rarity. Wait, how do you know my name?"
"I looked at your ID. Are you... an orphan by any chance?"
"Yes, well, I was an orphan. I was adopted yesterday, hence why I'm here to buy some new clothes."
"Well, if it's clothes you want, you should stop by my boutique. I make clothes myself, and I would be willing to make an extravagant attire!"
"Oh, I'll definitely consider it, and I would have to think about the price."
"Oh, I won't have you pay. You seem like a fine young man, so I won't let you pay."
"But, I should, that doesn't seem right. Not only did you find my wallet, but now you're offering to make me some clothes as well? You're quite generous Rarity."
"Well, it seems only right."
"Orion?!"
"Oh, that's my mom, uh, I guess I'll talk to you later."
"Okay, tata! Oh, and if I may ask, where do you go to school?"
"Oh, I'll be attending Canterlot High very soon."
"Oh how wonderful! That is where I go to school. I can't wait for you to meet my friends Orion. Well, now hurry along. Wouldn't want to keep your mother waiting."
"Right, coming Mom!" I waved to Rarity as I met up with my mom who was smiling at me, "What?"
"I see you've made a friend?"
"I doubt she would be my friend. All she did was hand my wallet back to me."
"Oh, but there's more to it. I think she may have taken a liking to you."
"A liking to me. From one meeting?"
"Yes. Were you nice to her?"
"Yeah..."
"Well that's one reason. She's a gorgeous girl, and for you to not instantly hit on her, or attempt to ask her out for her beauty would make her like you a little bit."
"I see, well, she does go to CHS, so maybe I can see her there."
"Great, you can officially become her friend then. Maybe she'll introduce you to some of her friends."
"Uh..."
"Right, your social anxiety. Well, don't worry about that. I'm sure she'll help you for sure."
Later that night, I wanted to talk to the goddess, and I guess she heard my call, "Yes Orion?"
"I met that person you had talked about. Rarity was her name. She handed my wallet back to me, and even offered to sow me some new clothes, free of charge. She's extremely generous."
"I see you've become quite fond of her. Well, she is the first step to curing your anxiety. Once you see her at CHS, do not hesitate to talk to her. Actually, she may go out of her way to talk to you when she does see you."
"I see..."
"Actually, from now on, every so often, I would like to hear about the progress you're making on your depression and anxiety."
"Huh? Like a live report?"
"Indeed, I would like to know how well this girl, and her friends are helping with your problems. I hope to hear positive results."
"Alright, I can do just that."
"I love the enthusiasm. We'll talk again soon enough, sooner than you may think."
I soon felt myself fall asleep into again deep slumber as I gazes off at the cloudy wonderland...