"And that goes there, and that there...PERFECT!" you exclaim.
You're in the cloudy skies on the Whirli-phoenix with Whooves and the rest, carefully putting the pieces of the player together as delicately as you could. As you place the track in and push the play button, the device sputters through the speakers.
*zzzt*
Tonight, the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
*zzzt*
Before falling apart again.
"So do I." you sigh, lowering your head in defeat.
"It'll be fine, Anon. You kick some serious tail today!" Spike says optimistically.
Although true, going Super Saiyan and bringing your awesome points over 9000 was cool, right now, your too depressed to care.
Eventually, Derpy scooches next to you, muffin in hoof.
"I never got the chance to thank you for what you did for me back there. You're a good friend, Anon." she says placing the muffin in your hands.
That thankful gesture brought a little smile to your face, slightly lifting your spirits.
"No problem. That's what friends are for aren't they?" you state. "By the way, your eyes look fine. Don't let anyone tell you different."
[Especially the easily offended.]
She grins widely at your statement before shoving another muffin in her face, inches away from her mouth. Soon, you notice the sun shining bright over the clouds.
"You think Twi or the others are wondering where we are?"
"Hopefully not. Judging by the position of the sun, it's most likely near the final bell." Spike states matter of factly.
Everyone on board looks at the dragon confused. "Sorry, Twilight's lessons rub off on you, ya know?"
"Well, I guess we better get there fast then."
Whooves cranks the Whirli-phoenix into maximum high gear and pedals to his limit as you all soar through the cloudy sky. Thank Molestia the bags of raritanium dangling under the aircraft are as light as a feather.
After a half hour musicless trip, you finally arrive back in Ponyville, the residents casually going bout their day.
Whooves navigates through town towards the castle where he parks near your room's tall windows. You and Spike grab your things and climb inside. "Well, it was fun travelling with you all, pretty great experience. But I have to get back to being-"
Suddenly, you hear Twilight and Starlight's voices and hoofsteps growing louder and louder.
"Injured?" Spike says nervously.
"All the same, til next time, we'll keep you posted Anonymous, ta-ta." Whooves quickly says before pedaling away with a waving Derpy.
As soon as they're out of sight, you two frantically hide your travelling bags and dive for the bed just as the two mares come trotting in.
"Hey there, you two. How's the leg, Anon?" Twilight asks.
"B-Better than ever." you state.
"Wow. I didn't know humans recovered that fast." Starlight inserts.
"Yep, my bud Spike kept me going."
"Aw, it was nothing."
Then, Twilight sniffs the air.
"What smells like burnt hair?" she asks fanning her muzzle.
It was you.
"D-uh, anyway how were you two t-today?" Spike attempts to change the subject.
"Pretty great, now you have two stacks of paperwork to help me with." she says happily.
"Yay.....lucky me." he utters unenthusiastically.
"So, how are you?" Starlight asks you expectantly.
"Not all that great, to be honest." you sigh.
"That's odd. You're usually so cheery, always a song in your heart." she states.
At the moment, there's only one song in your heart.
"Not today, I'm afraid."
"How come?"
You reach over and hand her the bag containing your pride and joy. She looks inside with her magic and her jaw collapses.
"What's wro-" Twilight stops and her jaw sinks as well.
"I-I fell. And I broke it."
[Technically, I DID fall so that doesn't completely count as a lie. Suck it AJ!]
"All those good songs, wasted." Twilight dramatically whines.
"It put up a good fight. N-Not that there WAS a fight or anything." Spike stutters.
"We'll always have Careless Whisper, old friend." you say under your breathe, putting the player to rest...
In your bedside drawer's cabinet.
"Yeah, I-I'm sorry for your loss and all Anon, but it's just a player after all. You'll be fine." Starlight assures.
"Fine? FINE? This isn't just 'fine' Glimmy. This player made me happy when times were tough, but all that has changed. I'm never gonna dance again!" you mope, slamming your head into the pillow.
"Can you two give us a minute?" the unicorn sighs.
You hear the sound of the door close. Suddenly, a blue aura of magic lifts you off the pillow and sits you straight.
"Talk to me." she asks resting her head on your shoulder.
"No no, not this time. You're not-"
Her eyes grow larger and more sparkly.
"Y-You can't. T-That's cheating!" you yelp, leaning back as the unicorn's hoof inches closer and closer to your face until-
"Boop."
She booped you.
[D'oh!]
"Alright alright, you win! I'll talk!"
"Ha! A certain li'l, green furball taught me that one." she giggles.
You sigh and finally crack, telling the cheeky mare why your Walkman was such an important keepsake. You laughed at the happy memories, you cried at the heavy parts, until you both are laying down facing the ceiling sipping on Starlight's 'comforting cocoa' as she calls it. Tastes awesome, by the way.
Eventually, you shared all of the pain you could spare to the unicorn, even she got a little choked up occasionally.
"And that's my whole story. Thought I'd return the favor after our 'sleepover'." you joke.
"I never knew you were hurting so much." Starlight admits, pulling you into a tight hug.
"I-It's fine. Thanks for hearing me out, I needed that."
"I'm a counselor, it's my job."
"Hehe, do I have to pay you or something for that?"
"Maaaaaybe..." she hums, turning her attention to your pleasure sticks hands.
[I-Is she REALLY getting off one these?]
You fill your end of the bargain and scratch behind her ears. "And try not to fall asleep this time, 'kay?"
"I-I'll try." she sighs as you rub both her ears.
[Finally got a girl in my room. Too bad it's a friggin' pony! How sad is that?!]
After your therapy session, you and Glimmy head to the kitchen for a quick snack when you bump into Spike and a cheesing Twilight with Dragon Pit floating in her magic.
"Guess what I found in the library!" she squeaks excitedly.
Both of your shocked expressions told her everything.
"We're in!"
"Bring it!"
"But first, let's talk about the amount of letters you send, Twi."
