Wow. Just wow. Today has been the craziest it's ever been. I don't know how it happened but it did. The cosmos of universe must be feeling awfully cheery because...it's been amazing.
After 14 years, we finally have our family reunion, and on Donut Go's Tenth Anniversary no less. All my relatives were there, from Joyful Uncle Albert to Kind Grandma Christine. My cousins even came, including Honest Abe and Generous Gabriel. The most surprising bit is that my Friendly Brother Jacob came as well. This ponies always seem to be in the same place.
"Well if it isn't the Donut Joe. Here to show us up with your cooking again colt?" I've never liked it when Abe called me colt but then again I know he's messing with me, so I brush it off. Heh, like the chill pony I am.
"Your honesty knows no bounds Abe. Hey, by the way, how're my nephews? I don't see them here today." it was true. They weren't here and I usually played around with the kids. Might have a few of my own some day.
Somewhere deep in America, a Religious human types away. Next to him stands A man: ＯＲＤＥＲ.
"What kind of stupid plot line is that?!" ＯＲＤＥＲ yells, "You just skipped from his conversation with the Abe pony to him wondering about having children! I get that his thoughts are wandering and you're trying to make the audience curious about the idea of Joe's kids, but come on man! Think for once in your life."
"Alright fine! You write it then!"
"Fine! I will! Hand over the electronic device."
I am thinking about conversation. Conversation is about Honest Abe's children.
Honest Abe: "Yeah, sorry about the kids. They couldn't make it."
Doughnut Joe: "I understand your sentence which is formulated into an explanation. I accept the apology you have given."
Honest Abe raises an eyebrow at Joeys way of talking.
Honest Abe: "Are you okay? You're sounding a bit...weird."
Doughnut Joe: "I am fine. How are yo2i8h3f0i2ponh08g4"
"You didn't have to hit me with the keyboard you jerk."
"Shut up ＯＲＤＥＲ! I'm not letting you turn this into one of your plays!"
"Pfft. Whatever."
What just happened? I feel like my mind has been played with. Maybe I just achieved Nirvana. Lifting my eyes I saw Abe standing in front of me worried.
"You alright bud? You look like you've gotta headache. I know you like the kids it's not like their absence is gonna kill ya." he chuckled, and I chuckled with him. I don't know what just happened, but there's no reason for me to let it ruin the mood.
"Nah, I'm fine. I'm gonna go get some punch. Wanna come?"
Abe smiled and waved a hoof dismissiviely, "Nah, you go ahead. I need to talk to Gabriel."
We parted ways for our destinations. As I arrived at the refreshments table I sighed in gratification. I'm really lucky to have a family that supports me so much. Without them I probably would be on own. No one cared that I didn't want to become some big time famous whatever. Instead they were there to root me on in my life of baking doughnuts. As I glanced around at the numerous family members, Robert, James, Maria, I noticed that one of my good friends wasn't here. He must not have gotten the invite in time. Oh we--
The bell rang, I glanced over as did the rest of my family, and to my enjoyment and happiness, there stood Spike the Dragon. He wore nothing, as per usual, but I could tell he at least polished his scales. There was a slight shine to him that reflected the light from outside. He stood still seeing as every eye in the building was on him. I set my drink down and walked over to his side.
"Spike! It's great to see you again. Glad you came bud." I put a hoof over his shoulder and I looked to the rest of my family. "Hey everypony!" I bellowed, "This here is my friend Spike! Make him feel at home!" As I suspected, everypony smiled and greeted him with jumbled up 'hellos' and 'waddups'. Spike breathed a sigh of relief as most of the attention left him and we walked over to meet with a few members of the family. Spike being Spike, he usually only said 'Yo' to most of those he met. I sometimes wonder if he practices saying that word. After nearly everypony said their hellos we stood by the counter where the least amount of commotion went on.
"So Joe here tells me you're like the pet of Princess Twilight or something. That true?"
"I said assistant not pet. Sorry Spike. This Jacob, my brother. He gets a bit too friendly sometimes."
Spike chuckled, "Nah, it's alright. If embarrassing questions really embarrassed me I probably wouldn't be able to spend all the time I do with Twilight when she goes on and on about her 'amazing' Pony Biology books."
Jacob and I laughed, "Well Joe I think he might as well be an honorary member of the family if says the word 'nah' like that."
I picked up a knife and held over Spikes head, "Spike I hereby declare and knight thee, a Member of the Common Family." Chuckles went around for bit. Suddenly Spike had a curious look his face.
"Wait, so...your last name is Common?"
I picked a washrag and started cleaning, "Yep, pretty much. None of us ever use the name other than as a title, but it is technically our last name."
"Huh. Well I guess ya never know someone till you know someone."
Jacob glanced over towards the drake, "What's that supposed to mean."
Spike smiles and grabs a nearby glazed, "It means we don't know each other and won't until we do."
"Huh?"
Spike and I laughed. "Inside joke."
It was nice being here, family around me. Oh yes, I consider Spike family. He's almost magical. That reminded me of something.
"Hey Spike, remember the incident with the foal?"