Saving a Hopeless Soul

by Mister E-Nonymous

Chapter 5: First Day at Pony School

Natasha and Reginald were looking all over Memphis searching for Danny, having no idea where he had gone. They were extremely mad at Danny when he disappeared. They just arrived home, and Reginald just kicked his recliner over.

"That kid is in so much more trouble than all the other he has been," said Reginald. "As soon as we find him and bring him back here, he'll never see the light of day ever again."

"Oh, Reginald," said Natasha. "I'm sure we can find something more fitting for a punishment. A punishment so bad for him, he'll never think about going outside again."

"Really?" asked Reginald. "Tell me more."

Natasha got an evil look in her eyes. She had something in mind to punish Danny if or when they find him.

This past week, I've been having a good time. Having fun with my new friends, enjoying the foods they have, and getting to know the ponies around town. Except for Lyra. She kinda creeps me out. Whenever I get near her, she wants me to be living with her and Bon Bon instead. I think she wants me like a pet instead of a human being. Pony being? Whatever. Anyway, Bon Bon has been trying to get her to leave me alone whenever I'm around.

And two days ago, Rainbow Dash and Twilight took me to a place to get me some school supplies. Pencils, notepads, and a weird kind of backpack that goes on my sides. Twilight and Rainbow Dash called them saddlebags. It feels weird having two bags strapped to my sides. Although, it's going to be hard for me to get them off without some help. And now, I'm starting my first day at school.

"Oh, good," came Miss Cheerilee's voice. "You're just in time. Now come on in, Danny, and stand next to me at the front of the class."

I nodded and followed her into the school. I then walked up to the front of the desk and saw all of the other fillies and colts sitting in their desks. I was happy to be back in school. A pony school but, school is school. I was happy to be back in school because my mom told me that it's important to get a good education.

"Good morning, class," said Miss Cheerilee to the students.

"Good morning, Miss Cheerilee," said the other fillies and colts.

"Now, before we get started on today's teachings, we have a new student," said Miss Cheerilee. "Meet Danny. He'll be joining us." She then looked at me and said, "Now, I would like for you to sit right behind Sweetie Belle back there." She pointed towards the back, and I saw Scootaloo with Sweetie Belle sitting behind her. Then I walked over and past them and sat in the desk behind her, but then I remembered the saddlebags I was wearing. I tried undoing the strap, but Miss Cheerilee came up to me and said, "Let me help you with that." She then undid the strap, and helped me get my saddlebags off.

"Thank you," I said to her.

"You're welcome," said Cheerilee. "Now, how about we get started on basic math."

I had a lot of learning on how to write, let alone learning a lot of history about Equestria. It was lunchtime, and I was sitting at a picnic table outside of the schoolhouse. I just wonder what they do at lunchtime if it rains. Anyway, Rainbow Dash packed me a lunch before she dropped me off. I got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a nice juicy apple, and small carton of milk. I was sitting with Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo at that picnic table.

"So, Danny," said Apple Bloom. "How are ya enjoyin' school so far?"

"It's been okay so far," I told her. "Although, it is hard for me to write with my hooves. I tried writing with my mouth once, but my gag reflex was rejecting it."

"I could hear," said Sweetie Belle. "Good thing you were having some help with writing with your hooves."

"Yeah," said Scootaloo. "Although, you might need some more help. We would be glad to help you out with your homework at the clubhouse."

"I would appreciate that," I said. "Thank you girls."

"No problem," said Apple Bloom.

"Look at them, Silver Spoon," came Diamond Tiara's voice. "Those blank flanks are trying to cheer up the human in pony's clothing."

We looked towards the two fillies walking up to them. They were giving grimace smiles at us. "I guess that human doesn't have anything else to do but hang out with losers. He shouldn't even be hanging around with them."

"What do you say, Danny?" asked Diamond Tiara. "Wouldn't you rather hang out with some ponies who have cutie marks and know what we're going to do with our lives?"

I thought about what Diamond Tiara said. I knew she was one of the bullies here in Ponyville, but I don't think I should hang out with them. So I said to them, "I would like to, but there's one thing."

"And that is?" Diamond Tiara asked.

"I don't like hanging out with bullies," I told her. "My mom told me that bullies would never be respected when they grow up unless their attitudes change."

That made Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon drop their jaws. Then Diamond Tiara scrunched up her face and said, "Fine. Don't hang out with us. It's not like you'll be happy playing with those blank flanks. Come on, Silver Spoon." The two of them walked away.

"Whoa!" said Apple Bloom. "That was impressive, Danny!"

"You just fended off the bullies without even lifting a hoof!" said Scootaloo. "That was awesome."

"My mom said I should never let bullies get to me," I told her. "I guess she had bullies to deal with herself."

"I guess your mom raised you the right way instead of your aunt and uncle," said Sweetie Belle.

"Yeah," I said. I smiled remembering how happy my mom made me. But that smile faded because I would never see her face again.

Apple Bloom noticed it and asked, "What's wrong?"

"I... I miss her..." I said, with tears going down my cheeks.

"Ah know how ya feel, Danny," said Apple Bloom. "Mah parents are gone as well. Mah ma and pa died when Ah was just a baby. Ah know how it feels."

I smiled, and then the three of them came over and hugged me. I actually accepted it. I was happy to have friends that would comfort me when I needed to be. Then I saw a pegasus mare with a mail pony's uniform on, walking up to us.

"I have a package for Daniel," said the mail mare.

"That would be me," I said, raising my right hoof. She walked over to me and put the package down beside my lunch. I looked up at her, and she had one eye looking at me, and another eye looking at something else.

"It's a package from the princesses," said the mare. "Just hope it's something good."

I was about to open it, but then I had a thought. Scootaloo then asked, "What's the matter, Danny? Open it."

"I think I should wait until I go back to Rainbow Dash's home before I open it," I said.

"Actually, he's got a point," said Sweetie Belle. "He should wait until he goes back to where he's staying before he can open it."

"Hold onto it until ya get back to Rainbow's place," said Apple Bloom.

"I should wait until I get back there," I said.

"Or, I can take it home for ya," came a voice. We looked up and saw Rainbow Dash hovering above us.

"Rainbow Dash?" asked Scootaloo and I.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I was flying overhead, making sure that no cloud isn't interrupting anypony's day and I saw you and came to check on you," said Rainbow Dash. "And I guess you are doing well. I even saw you tell those two ponies off. Nice job, kid." She playfully punched my shoulder. "I'll take this box and have it put in your room. Then you and I will open it together."

I nodded, and then Scootaloo and I grabbed the box with out hooves and Rainbow Dash took it.

"I'll meet you at the clubhouse you kids meet at and come pick you up," said Rainbow Dash. "See you then." She then took off with the package. I hope there is something good in the package.

I picked up Danny at the clubhouse the Cutie Mark Crusaders go to. I took him home, and the two of us went into his room. We then opened up the box and the first thing inside was a letter. I opened it up, and read it out loud.

Dear Daniel,

It took me and my sister a while, but we have gotten some past memories that you had with your parents. We had put all of the good memories you had into this photo album, and we had some of your old toys imported here without the knowledge of your aunt and uncle.

I thought it would be best for you to have some other things from your human childhood that should make you happy. I'm sure you'll enjoy it all when you have a chance.

Signed, the Princess who brought you here,
Princess Luna

Danny and I looked at each other, and then I moved over and brought out a photo album of when Danny was human. I looked at him as he was looking at each photo that was in there. He was smiling when he was looking at all the good memories. But, it faded when his smile turned into a frown, and he started crying.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"I... I miss them..." Danny said. "I miss my mom and dad."

I then grabbed him, and I let him cry into my chest. He really needed some comfort right then. I stayed with him until he fell asleep. I then put him under his covers and I was about to leave him there. I then whispered into his ear, "Good night, Danny."

I was about to walk out the room until I heard him mumble something in his sleep. "Good... night... Mom..."

I stopped when he said that. I turned around and looked at him. I felt bad for him. I silently walked over to him, and then I did what any mother would do. I kissed him on the head. I then headed for my own room, and head to my own bed.

He didn't have any family that loves him. I felt bad for him. He was alone in this world, without a family. He's upset that he doesn't have a loving family anymore. But, should I do it? Should I consider taking Danny in as my own child? My own foal? I should really talk with Twilight about this after I drop Danny off at school tomorrow. I need to talk to her about this. I just hope she'll know the answer.