//------------------------------// // Chapter 22 // Story: My Little Pony - Equestria Boy // by OliverSparkle //------------------------------// After two hours at Rainbow Dash’s lessons and then one hour at Fluttershy’s, it was now break time and every student was either in the gym or outside talking or playing. As for The Young Seven, they were at the swings, that was build two months ago for young students to play on, Lightning was the only one sitting on one of the swings while the others just sat the grass resting. Nothing really happened until Lightning felt two soft fur claws gently pressing against his back. He looked back and he saw Silverstream with a smile on her face. "Would you like me to push you, sweetie?" she asked. "Yes please," Lightning replied, "But... not too hard, please. I’m still a little scared of going high." "Aw, don't worry," said Silverstream, "I’ll be gentle." Just like that, she began to gave Lightning a gentle push and he swung into the air. Lightning began to laugh and also began to feel a little more comfortable. "Higher! Higher!" Lightning said with a little more excited. Silverstream laughed and did what he asked, pushing him just a little bit harder before the rest of the group joined in the laughter as Silverstream continued to push Lightning on the swing. Meanwhile the mane eight, Spike, Oliver and Constantine were inside the staff room, enjoying some tea and just chatting amongst themselves. “It’s so good to see you again John,” said Oliver. “Aw thanks mate,” Constantine replied, “And how have you been these past, what? Two weeks? One? Six days?” “Since you lot saved me from The Warlocks, and Neighsay turned over a new leaf.” Oliver then took a sip of his tea. “Ah it’s no problem at all. The saving you part, not the stopping those child abusers part.” Constantine placed two sugar cubes into his cup before continuing, “So, you’ve lived happily ever after then since you started teaching here.” “Yep,” Oliver replied, “The lessons are doing okay, the students are really nice and, that’s all I can think of to say.” Constantine smiled at him before picking up a biscuit from the plate on the table and dipping it in his tea. “So who was that little guy you and Fluttershy were showing around when I went into your classroom by the way?” “Oh that was our new student to this school,” Oliver answered, “His name’s Lightning Twister.” “New student, eh? Lovely.” John then took a bite of his biscuit after dipping it in his tea. “Yep,” Oliver said before taking a sip of his tea, “It’s his first day here. Fluttershy decided to have him come here yesterday.” Constantine was in shock as he was about to take another bite of his biscuit. “Fluttershy has a kid?” “He was five years old when Fluttershy adopted him,” Oliver answered, “I would have told you about it two weeks ago, but I didn’t thought you would be interested to hear about Fluttershy becoming a mother now.” “Ah I don’t blame you mate,” said John as he finally took a second bite of his biscuit. “Since the night Fluttershy found him, all alone. He changed her life after showing him care and love, unlike... unlike...” Oliver was unable to finish his sentence. Constantine got into serious mode. “What?” Oliver took a deep breath in and out before he continued. “Unlike his father who blamed him for his mother’s death.” Constantine spat out his tea as he was drinking it. “Another child abuser?!” “This one’s different to Mr and Mrs Warlock,” said Oliver, “Lightning’s father hits him, scares him with thunder and tells him that his mother died because of him. I don’t know why he did all that to him, but Fluttershy did the right thing and took Lightning in instead of taking him back to that stallion.” “I think I can say she did do the right thing mate,” Constantine said placing his cup down, “But has Celestia arrested this father of his?” Oliver, Spike and the girls in the room shook their heads in response. “I’m afraid not John,” said Sunset, “Two days ago, Celestia told us that Cold Wind had escape the arrest from the guards, so he’s still out there somewhere. But we didn’t tell Lightning about it, he’s been afraid enough.” “Well,” John said, “If I ever see or run into him, I’ll be sure to take in so he won’t hurt him anymore.” That was when Fluttershy hugged him after hearing what he said. “Oh thank you, Constantine! Thank you!” She then let go of him. Twilight looked at the clock that was hanging on top of the doorway of the room. “Oh looks like it’s time to head back to lessons,” said Twilight, “Now since some of you won’t be having lessons now, you can either help out or go home and take a rest, I don’t mind.” They all nodded in understood, and that was when Fluttershy went over to Applejack before she was about to leave. “Hey Applejack,” she said, “If you’re not too busy right now, could you help me out with something please?” “Sure Flutters,” she replied with a smile, “What would you like me to help you with?” At three in the afternoon, it was the end of the day and all the students walked out of the school of Friendship to their homes. The Young Seven were the last ones out of the school, they all walked out, while Lightning was riding on Silverstream’s back, as they stopped in front of the school doors. “Well guys,” Sandbar started, “Since school has now ended, what should we do now?” “Oh I know!” said Ocellus excitedly, “Why don’t we go to Sugarcube Corner and get some treats to celebrate Lightning Twister as our new friend?” “Yona loves that idea!” shouted Yona but not too loudly since she didn’t wanna scare Lightning. “Sounds like a great idea Ocellus,” said Silverstream happily before turning to Lightning. “What’d you say, Lightning cutie? Wanna get a treat or two at Sugarcube Corner with us?” “Yeah kid,” Gallus said, “It’ll be fun.” Lightning gave a two second thought about it before nodding his head happily. “Yeah, I’d love to come with you guys!” “Awesome!” Smolder said, “Let’s go!” With nothing else left to say, the Young Seven ran towards Sugarcube Corner to get a treat or two, but Silverstream ran as carefully as she could since Lightning was riding on her back. As they ran towards to Sugarcube Corner, they ran into Applejack. "Hi Auntie Applejack!" Lightning said cheerfully as he got off Silverstream’s back, went up to the country mare and hugged her. "Hey there Lightning," Applejack said as she returned Lightning's hug, “ I've been looking all over for ya, sugarcube.” “Hey Professor Applejack,” said Sandbar, “Guess what, Lightning Twister’s our new friend now.” Applejack smiled and said, “Well ain’t that nice. I’m glad you made some new friends at the School of Friendship, Lightning. Especially the ones that saved the day once.” “And I’m glad they wanted to be my friends, Auntie Applejack.” "We were just on our way to Sugarcube Corner to get some treats to celebrate Lightning as our new friend," Silverstream said cheerfully. Applejack smiled at Silverstream as she gently rubbed Lightning's shoulder with her hoof. "Well that sounds fine and dandy sugarcube,” said Applejack, “But that may have to wait until tomorrow or some other time." Applejack looks at Lightning, "Your Momma's got a special surprise for ya, Lightning. And she wants ya to come home." "Really? A surprise for me?" Lightning said curiously. Applejack laughed and said, "That's right, sugarcube. She asked me to come find ya so I can take ya home." Lightning nodded his head and looked at his friends who all smiled at him. “We’ll take you to Sugarcube Corner tomorrow kid,” said Gallus. Lightning nodded his head once more and said, "Bye guys, I'll see you tomorrow." Lightning smiled and turned to face Applejack. "I'm ready to go home now, Auntie Applejack." Applejack smiled at the colt and picked him up. She placed him on her back and said, "Alright, hold on tight, sugarcube." With that said, Applejack quickly made her way towards Fluttershy's cottage with the Young Six shouting goodbye to Lightning. The sun was beginning to set by the time Applejack arrived at Fluttershy's house. Applejack let Lightning off of her back, and the little colt turned around to look at her. "Alright Lightning, I have to go," Applejack said before giving Lightning a hug and nuzzled his cheek. "You tell your Momma I said hi, okay?" Lightning smiled at Applejack and hugged her again while saying, "I will, Auntie Applejack. I love you." "I love you too sugarcube," Applejack said gently before she returned the hug and kissed Lightning on the forehead. The two broke the hug and Lightning quickly kissed Applejack on the cheek before running home. When he went inside, he looked around but couldn't find Fluttershy. "Momma!" Lightning called out. Fluttershy made her way out of the kitchen and saw her son. Lightning ran up to her and hugged her. Fluttershy returned the hug and nuzzled Lightning while he did the same. "Hi sweetheart, how was school toady?" Fluttershy asked sweetly and curiously. “It was great Momma,” answered Lightning, “I made some new friends with the six students you and Uncle Oliver introduced to me.” "That's great to hear, sweetie. Now let's go upstairs, I have a special surprise for you," Fluttershy said gently. Lightning smiled and followed his mother upstairs. When they reached the top of the staircase, Fluttershy turned around and said, "Alright Lightning, I want you to close your eyes." Lightning did as he was told and closed his little eyes. He followed his mother’s sweet and gentle voice down the hallway. Lightning opened his eyes a small bit, but he was caught by Fluttershy. "Ahah! No peeking!" Fluttershy said playfully with a cheeky grin on her face. Lightning giggled and closed his eyes once again. He continued to follow Fluttershy's voice until she told him to stop. They stood in front of a door. With Lightning's eyes still closed, Fluttershy opened the door and gently nudged Lightning to go forward. Lightning took a few small steps until Fluttershy said stop again. "Alright sweetheart, you can open your eyes now." Lightning nodded and opened his eyes. When he did, his eyes went wide with amazement. He was inside a simple down to earth room that had the same natural wood as Fluttershy's bedroom, but it had a bed and window that had a beautiful view of the sunset. "W-what is this, M-Momma?" Lightning stuttered in amazement. Fluttershy giggled and sweetly said to her son, "This is your surprise sweetheart, welcome to your new bedroom." "M-My!?" was all Lightning could say before tears of happiness started to stream down his face. He immediately jumped into his mother and hugged her. "Th-thank you M-Momma, I-I l-love it!" Lightning cried happily. Fluttershy's heart melted and she wrapped a soft gentle wing around her son. "I'm so glad you like it, sweetheart. I asked your Auntie Applejack to help me make it for you," Fluttershy said gently as she rubbed her son’s back with her wing. Lightning said nothing as he continued to cry tears of joy. Fluttershy wrapped her forelegs and both of her wings around Lightning as Lightning's head rested on Fluttershy's neck. The two stayed that way for a while until Fluttershy broke the hug. "Alright sweetheart, you go take a bath while I make us some dinner." Lightning nodded his head and kissed his mother’s cheek before saying, "Okay, Momma.” He then made his way to the bathroom to have his bath while Fluttershy made her way downstairs. After Lightning had a bath, he went downstairs and went into the kitchen. On the table, he saw his mother's delicious soup she made on the night she found him as well as her delicious salad. Lightning and Fluttershy ate dinner together and by the time they were finished, it was dark outside and Lightning was tired. Fluttershy and Lightning went upstairs and into Lightning's new bedroom. Fluttershy helped Lightning into his bed, and tucked him in. The bed was large and soft like Fluttershy's. Fluttershy then lit a candle that gave the room a nice light glow so Lightning wouldn't be scared of the dark. Fluttershy gently smiled at her son and said, "Alright sweetheart, my room is right beside yours and I'll be there if you need me, okay?" Lightning smiled and said, "Okay Momma, I love you." Lightning yawned as Fluttershy kissed his forehead and gently stroked his mane with her hoof. "I love you too my baby boy," Fluttershy said lovingly. After a minute, Lightning fell asleep and Fluttershy gently gave him one more kiss on the forehead. She then very quietly left the room as Princess Luna's beautiful moon shined down on Lightning Twister.