I didn’t sleep
There’s no way I could I had way too much on my mind I tried to at some point but kept having the same sort of daydream. It was as if someone was trying to talk to me in this dream but I was never fully asleep so I didn’t really delve into that. it almost kind of scared me I was pretty sure it was a nightmare that kept waking me up.
I tried to just lay back again. I softly clap my hands together and closed my eyes trying to clear my mind as best I could almost as if I was in A State of meditation. I accidentally learned how to do this while on my grandpa’s Farm is very chaotic almost every day on that farm has a lot of hard work I stay there for a few weeks at a time before going back to the city with my parents. I really did miss them.
I tried getting up but my body was screaming at me. Every muscle from head to toe was sore and unwilling to cooperate. I looked around and saw that spike in twilight were still asleep. I took this opportunity once again the trade stand up and proceed to make my way downstairs almost falling down a few times I got into the center of the room and just stretched my muscles as best I could.
The sound of foo- hoof steps from the stairs behind me cut my attention and I saw twilight coming down. She looked at me curiously as to what I was doing.
“ Are you all right Brady. What are you doing up so early?”
I just kind of stared at the floor. A bit awkward getting caught stretching like I was but it did help some of the strain on my muscles.
“ I’m sorry ma’am I was just trying to get my body to wake up”
she walked right up to me and put a half my leg softly. “ There’s no need to apologize” She walked off into the kitchen pulling out a few pots and pans. “ Now come sit down. I’m sure you’re hungry“
I did as she said sat on the floor at the table. She froze for a minute looking at me.
“ If you don’t mind me asking is there any reason why you’re sitting on the floor? you can take a seat if you want” she literally floated a seat over next to me which made me laugh a little bit.
“Haha... No thank you ma’am I’m all right, these chairs are a bit small for me and I might break them“ she floated the chair away for me and back to where it was originally.
“Oh I’m sorry Brady I guess you’re right they do seem a bit small now that I look at them” she froze for a minute putting a hoof to her chin “hmmm....maybe we could ask applejack or big Mac if they could make you a chair for your size or perhaps one of the furniture stores to get a custom-made chair” Her words kind of Put me in a small bit of shock. reminding me that I have no money for any of the things that she’s talking about.
“ I appreciate that twilight but I don’t have any money to pay for any of that stuff unless y’all accept US currency“ she kind of froze moving away from the food that she was cooking to look over at me.
“ Oh don’t worry about that silly I know you don’t have any money you just got here. I could gladly go out and get you a chair and maybe a bed as well so you don’t have to sleep on the floor“ She kind a giggled at herself and she went back to her food and she was cooking.
Her words kind of shocked me I was surprised how willing she was to get things for me. and I didn’t even ask for them. A question arose from my mind that’s been sitting in the back of my head since I’ve Twilight and her friends.
“ Twilight can I ask you something and could you please be honest with me“
she looked over at me with a puzzled expression on her face “what is it”
“Since the moment you came to the hospital to meet me you’ve been willing to help you every step of the way... I was wondering why. I mean It’s not really normal for someone back home to put this much effort into caring about someone trying to help someone they don’t even know” She had finished making us breakfast Floating a plate of pancakes and orange juice in front of me. Shut that down at the table next to me and positioned herself to look right at me.
“Well to be honest you Brady weren’t really sure what you were I sent a letter to princess Celestia see if you were brought to the hospital....and you were in a stable condition“ she looked down sadly at recalling the memories of...well me probably being all messed up “ I wrote a letter to princess Celestia soon as I could and she asked me to look over you and see what you were and if you were dangerous. But when the doctors told me that you were talking to them and being friendly I went to write the princess that you weren’t anything wild and dangerous. so she asked me to help you. She seemed very worried in her writing”
I sat down just staring at my food for a moment taking in this new information. “ so you’ve been helping me because the princess told you to?” Asked bluntly I wasn’t offended or anything in fact I was kind of glad that a princess wanted to make sure I was OK.
She seem shocked at my question. “Oh no no no...It’s not just because princess told us to you me and my friends were very worried about you. That’s why they all came another way to come say hello to you”
I smile at her answer whether she was told to watch over me or not she’s been very kind to me so far. “Well thank you for everything that you’ve done“ I started chowing down my food after saying that I don’t realize how hungry I was again until I started eating. Yea...I guess sleep deprived can do things like that to you.
I saw spike walking down the stairs. He looked tired as if you just woke up. He walked up to the table rubbing the sleep out of his eyes and still dragging his blanket behind. I laughed a little at this it was still kind of weird seeing a small dragon in front of you but in all honesty, reminded me of my little brother back home.
“ Good morning there spike“ I smiled down at him he tried mumbling back but seem to be too tired to make coherent words.
“Did you sleep all right“ I asked with a small smile on my face
“ I guess“ he answered with bit of an attitude but I just made you laugh you soon finally opened his eyes a bit more and looked at me but looked a bit shocked. I guess you forgot I was even here.
Twilight so did what looked to be a bowl full of gems in from a spike. This kind of baffled me a little bit. A lot of fancy rocks to just throw into a bowl. Surprisingly Spike proceeded to take the gems And....eat them.
“B.bro “ I called out to Spike looking a little dumbfounded
“ what“ He looked at me curiously his mouth full of gems
“My dude....d.did you just eat a rock”
He just kind of stared at me from moment and laughed at the way that I asked my question.
“Well there actually gems“ he’s proceeded to toss another one into his mouth and eat it like no big deal.
“ Spike here is a gem dragon which means he can eat gems“ Twilight charmed in As she walked around from behind me.
“ so spike can eat fancy rocks.... that’s pretty cool“ I said Sounding amazed by the concept of eating rocks.
“ you really think so“ Spike seemed kind of surprised by my comment. I guess no one talks about his rock eating habits.
“ sure thing dude...so what do they taste like” I reached out and grabbed one of the many gems out of the bowl. Twisting it around as I looked at the gem in Between my fingers.
“Well they can taste all kinds of different ways depending on what kind of gem they are like this one here taste like cherries” he proceeded to toss a red color gem into his mouth.
I looked at the gem in my hand knowing it was a stupid idea but I decided to try and nibble on it. Not surprisingly I could not bite down too hard on it and I didn’t want to try either. I don’t want to break my teeth.
“ Uaaaa....I don’t know maaaan.....They taste like rocks to meeeee” me and spike laughed at that. I don’t know why but I found that pretty funny. it felt good to laugh took the edge off. Twilight giggled at are outburst.
“ Well if you boys are done playing with your food. I would like your help Brady.” Twilight walk to the center of the room caring several things of notes or empty sheets of paper.
“Of course, what do you need ma’am” I walked up slowly to her putting my hands together in front of my hips. She was a little taken back by how fast I moved up next to her. I realize how quickly I move next to her and blushed a little bit. it was the force of habit from living with my grandpa on the farm whenever he called for me I should be right next to him no matter what I was doing or he would get real mad at me and sometimes would beat the fuck out of me ...Crazy redneck.
By twilights request I proceeded to follow her. Spike just went back upstairs he still looked a bit tired so I I was assuming he was going back to sleep. We ended up in a basement. It was dark for a bit until she finally turned on the lights showing all kinds of different equipment. Really big computers of all kinds.
“ what is all this“ I asked as I looked around in amazement.
“ This is my laboratory. I do all kinds of experiments down here“ She proceeded to walk deeper into the laboratory setting down her notes and going over others that she was writing down from before.
“I’m not gonna be one of your experiments am I“ I was a bit scared when I heard experiment and I was hoping that one of my theories wouldn’t come true.
“ Of course not silly however I am wanting to run a few tests humans have never been documented like this before And there is a mountain of information about you and your species and I want to know everything that I can’t” she almost showered in excitement as she ran around the lab.
“ I’ll come sit here and place your hands on the table“ She tapped her hoof on a pillow while having the biggest smile on her face. I did it she asked and place my hands on the table. She proceeded to put wires with tape on them all over my hands and on every joint of my fingers.
“ Your hands are quite fascinating Brady there’s nothing like spikes claws they’re a lot more.... sensitive?” She seemed shocked as she looked at the paper that was coming out of one of the computers.
“ well yea. but my hands aren’t that sensitive” I laughed a little at twilights comment.
“ I’m sorry I didn’t mean to be offensive it’s just I thought they were going to be a lot more like claws. But it shows here that each individual finger has an entire nervous system running through them.” She looked back-and-forth between my hands in the paper that was coming out of the computer.
“Yeah I can control each individual one...watch.” I received the move each individual finger. And I brought up my right hand and folded it into a fist.
“I see your hands are much more similar to a Minotaurs paws...Fascinating.” She proceeded to write down more notes until she stopped and looked at my left hand. She lightly tapped her half on my left pinky and looked a little puzzled.
“This one doesn’t seem to be as sensitive as its opposite on your other hand why is that?” She looked at me with a confused look.
I just laughed a little and wiggled my bad pinky “well because it’s broken” brightly as I tried folding it and I wasn’t able to fold all the way through to the bone being in the wrong place. She looks shocked when I said that looking at my hand and frantically.
“Oh my gosh I didn’t know. Are you OK? does it hurt?“ Twilight was actually a little worried as she took the wire off my finger.Twilight was actually a little worried as she took the wire off my finger.
“It’s OK twilight it doesn’t hurt it’s just not in the right place. I broke it along time ago when I was playing football and the guys that set it back in place did it the wrong way And it healed in the wrong place so ever since then I haven’t been able to use it...so technically I have four fingers on this hand.” I laughed a little as I wiggled my left hand in front of her.
“Well I’m sure we can go back to the doctors and they can fix it“
“ No thanks twilight it doesn’t hurt and I can kind of still use it but it’s a good reminder. I want a valuable lesson that day“ I just stared at my hand for a moment with a small smile on my face.
“And what was that” Twilight asked curiously
“ I learn to not to rush in headfirst without thinking ahead. Which I always seem to make that mistake anyways....like when I was out in those woods. at least it all worked out in the end.” I chuckled nervously as I looked at the floor putting on a small smile.
Twilight placed a half on my arm and she looked at me with a sad look.
“ I’m sorry you had to go through that Brady. But you’re safe now can you save the ponies life in the process so whatever you were thinking you definitely made the right choice” her words warmed my heart a little bit.
“ thank you twilight“ I looked at her with a smile and she simply smiled back at me.
She hopped Out of her chair and walked around me pulling out of the contraptions I assumed she was wanting to hook onto me.
“ Well anyways would you like to continue I have several other test I would like to try“ She looked at me with a big smile. I took a deep breath and laughed a little going along with whatever she needed me to do.
We were down there for a few hours as you try to figure out the workings of a human inside and out I also answered several different questions that she had about humanity is history and I was following certainly give a little bit more of the not so friendly part of history but she was wanting me to elaborate a bit more later on.
Spike eventually started running down the steps hopping up and down looking at me in twilight “So are you ready to go brady .I’m sure rarity is waiting on us.”
Twilight giggled as she looked through her notes. “ I guess this is a good enough time as any to take a break. We can continue later on Brady.” She started packing up her notes and heading up the stairs
She started packing up her notes and heading up the stairs.
I stayed at the bottom of the stairs with my backpack in my hand I decided to sit down I wasn’t want to bring a backpack with a sword strap to the side of it. From my experience yesterday I could tell these ponies were scared of me. After all I’ve never seen anything like me before.
However there was something I wanted to do I open my bag packed and pulled out all my history books that I held onto. I walked up the twilight who was sitting At a table going over her notes.
“Hey twilight...There’s something I want to give you before me and spike head out” She looked over at me as I walked up to her and presented her the books in my hand. she gasps as She looked down at the books she flooded the books using her horn magic set them down on the table in front of her.
“ Thank you so much Brady. Are these books from your world” She Immediately started flipping through the pages at an amazing speed.
“ Yeah they are they’re both history books. the first one is a US history and the second one’s a world history. I didn’t need to warn you not everything in them is accurate over time the school district tends to alter certain parts of history books. don’t ask me why. You can keep them as long as you want I just asked you take good care of them there is only one of them in existence... who am I kidding you’re probably gonna take better care of them then I would. I just drag them to the mud not too long ago.” I laughed at myself as I shifted my way on my feet feeling a bit embarrassed. I wasn’t too sure if she’s gonna like these books I want to at least try and repair her in someway for taking me in like she did.
She giggled a little as she looked up at me. “ thank you Brady I really appreciate this and don’t worry I’m gonna take very good care of them .infect I’m going to try and make several copies if you don’t mind. OHHH this will go great with my research paper.” I was a bit surprised that she said research paper Is she really making a research paper on me and my World history.
“ Well I should get going now spike seems really excited to head off“ I slowly started walking backwards towards the stairs.
“All right Brady you have fun and tell Rarity I said hi“ She waved a hoof at me not even looking in my direction she seem too invested in the books I just gave her.
I made my way to the front door where Spike was waiting eagerly.
“ ready to go buddy?” I asked as a looked at him with a grin I was a bit surprised by how eager he was to get going
“ Yeah dude I’m ready let’s keep going“ And with that I followed Spike out the front door. I noticed twilight inside looking at me I gave her a little wave and she waved at me back before I haded off.
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Walking around Ponyville turned out to be quite uncomfortable. I had a lot of eyes on me from all different directions. Some ponies looked at me curiously and others looked at me as if I was a monster some even try to avoid me which kind of hurt me a little bit but I can understand why they would act like this after all that was in their position I want to get away from me as fast as possible a giant two legged hairless creature that came out of nowhere and has never been seen before... so yeah I think I know why they’re acting like this.
I kept trying to come up with ideas in my head and try and make these ponies see that I’m not that bad they don’t need to be scared of me. I’m gonna be here for a bit I could at least let these ponies no I’m friendly. I can only think of one way of being able to do that. And that’s work. but in my current condition I’m having a hard time walking as it is.
“ hey dude are you all right“ Spike called from next to my leg he looked at me curiously noticing that I was deep in thought.
“ Yeah I’m all right.I just got a lot of my mind it’s not every day you get thrown in a completely different world ya know” i’ll have to look at myself as I caught up with Spike and continued making our way down the road
“ yeah I’m sure it is kind of weird but don’t worry you’ll get used to it eventually“ Spikes words put another thought in my mind. One of many at this point.
‘ I’m really going to have to get used to living in this new world...am I?’ I was pondering at the start I almost felt myself getting a little scared.
Before I delve any deeper into my mind I heard Spike call up to me.
“Where here!”
I looked up to see a fancy Building I’m assuming was rarities boutique. We made are way through the door along with a bell going off. There where fancy clothes all around on manikins.
“Wow Rarity is amazing at making dresses and fancy outfits” I said, making my way further into the room.
“Yea she sure is amazing” spike said with a dumbfounded look on his face.
I laughed At his expression he seem dazed as he just stared off to the distance. We soon heard a voice call out from upstairs.
“ just a minute I’ll be right down“ Rarity made her way Into the room and had a bright smile as soon as she saw us.
“Why if it isn’t Brady. how are you feeling darling?” Rarity asked as she made her way right up to me.
“I’m ok for the most part...Still a little sore.” I rolled my left arm in a circle. Feeling a small pop.
“ well that is precisely why I asked you to come here. I have quite the treat prepared for you, that I’m sure you will love.” Rarity said as she walked back-and-forth following several objects around her.
It was so bizarre to me seeing things just floating in the air...but I guess it’s just something I’ll have to get used to.
“Oh y-you do... Thank you...I guess.” I was a little shocked. I just walked in the door and now she’s trying to give me things I never really had that happen to me before since being in this new world seems to be a reoccurring thing...it was nice.
“Now before we head out I would like to get more proper measurements for any of your future outfits that you may need.“ She walked over to a pedestal and taped her hoof on it. “Now if you could step on this please and stand still“
“Uaa... Of course ma’am” I did as she asked and stepped up on it. “ Just uhh...before we head off. Where exactly are we going to?” I asked I wasn’t too sure if I was supposed to be excited or a little nervous.
“Why the SPA of course.” She said In a very bright tone. She looked to be very excited.
“A spa?” I asked a little surprised.
“Why yes... Do you not have spas where you come from“ she raised an eyebrow as she looked at me from her measurements that she was taking.
“Oh yea there is...It’s just that... I’ve never been to a spa before.” I answered honestly I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to be embarrassed...but I did.
“Well darling you’re going to absolutely love it. I can’t believe you’ve never been to a spa before. I’ll make sure that your first time will be absolutely divine.” She began putting away her measuring tools. At this point I know the spike I’m just been staring at rarity this whole time with a silly look on his face. It made me chuckle a little. I guess little guy had a bit of a crush on her.
“Hey rarity have you seen my crusader cape.” I heard a young Voice call out for up the stairs. I turned around and was shocked seeing a familiar little girl or um...filly. She froze when she saw me. just looking up at me.
‘It’s her, that kid from the forced. Sweetie Belle!‘ I thought to myself almost in shock I was worried about her ever since I been in Ponyville. I knew she was OK but that still didn’t stop me from worrying.
“I-it’s you” Sweetie Belle stared up at me in shock
“Hey...it’s good to see your ok i was w-“ I was cut off from sweetie Belle jumped up into my chest to hug me.
“Oh my gosh! Your...your all better now“ sweetie Belle said looking up at me with a bright smile
“Hey now I’m all good, I’m just glad you’re OK.” I said as a pet at the top of her head. She giggled at first But her smile quickly faded as she looked at the ground.
“I’m...im sorry. I shouldn’t of been out there in the scary forest. It’s my fault you got hurt by the scary dragons.” She look like she was about to cry. It hurt my heart to see her like that. I put my hand on the top of her head once again making her look up at me.
“ it’s all right None of that was your fault let’s not focus on that. How have you been! Rarity told me you were off at school yesterday.” I wanted to get her mind off that little incident wasn’t something I’d want a kid to think about It was a bit scary. it even scared me.
I just say on the floor as she went on about how her day went at school and how all the kids wanted to know what happened. She was also telling me stories about other little adventures that her and her friends would go on something to do about the club which I thought that sounded pretty fun.
Rarity stood to the side with a bright smile on her face watching sweet about to go on and on about her crusader adventures. She walked up and placed her phone sweetie Belle shoulder catching her attention.
“ Sweetie Belle, me and Brady here have an appointment to get to we need to be heading off now but don’t worry I’m sure you’ll be able to speak with Brady again soon. he staying here in ponyville after all.”
“ You’re going to be staying in Ponyville.” Sweetie Belle asked with a bright smile.
“Yes ma’am” I said as I slowly stood back up on my feet.
“ that’s great I can introduce you to my other friends. I’m sure they’ll love to meet you.” Sweetie Belle said As she hopped around me in circles excitingly.
It warmed my heart seeing how happy she was to see me and how excited she was to introduce me to her for other friends.
“Are you ready to head out brady?” Rarity asked as she begin to make a way to the front door.
“Yes ma’am” I called out not before kneeling down one more time the pet sweetie Belle the top of her head.
“ I’ll see you later sweetie Belle don’t go wandering in some scary forests for me OK.” I laughed a little as I stood back up.
Kneeling up and down was starting to wear out my legs already and I had more walking to do. Mixed with being a bit sleep deprived I was beginning to struggle a little let’s just hope that the spa rarity is taking me to will be any good. I’m sure will.
“Bye brady! See you later” sweetie Belle called out she waved her hoof.
I waved back as I walked out the door with spike and rarity. Surprisingly Spike spoke up I haven’t really heard him speak for most of the time we were here.
“Um d-do you need anything else ready? I can go get you something.” Spike asked looking up to rarity with a goofy smile.
“Oh no darling that’ll be it for today thank you so much for showing Brady over but I can take care of it from here“ Ready said has she began making our way down the street.
“Oh...um ok then... I guess I’ll be heading off then... See you at the library Brady.” Spike begin walking off looking a bit sad. I felt bad for the little guy I wasn’t too sure what to do I wasn’t all that much expert with relationships especially ones from another world.
I waved back at him as I followed rarity “ helpful little guy isn’t he?”
“Oh yes he sure is I wouldn’t know what to do without him. He has always been so helpful to me.” She quickly quicken her pace causing me to try and speed up my pace as well “ Now are next stop shall be the spa.”
As we made our way to the spaI felt on edge and kept up with my surroundings watching over my shoulder every once in a while. I was always alert of my surroundings it was kind of a habit I developed living in the city. It kept me from getting robbed I’m pretty sure that wouldn’t happen here these ponies seem to be the nicest living things I’ve ever met in my life however it’s not a habit you can just drop in a day.Speaking of these ponies, I had a lot of eyes on me and I didn’t like it Ponies were either fascinated or terrified of me I couldn’t tell which and it made me feel bad I wasn’t too sure if we were to notice this she just was going along her day with a bright smile on her face while I followed her.
My right leg is beginning to hurt from all the walking I was beginning to limp. I tried to hide it as best I could I didn’t want to worry rarity. I never like worrying people.
“ Brady dear may I tell you something.“ Rarity called out as she’s slower paced walk next to me.
“Um...what is it.” I asked as best I could I was beginning to feel a little lightheaded.
“Well darling I would like to thank you for talking to sweetie Belle. She has been a little down ever since that whole fiasco. But I knew if she could speak with you that her mood would brighten up a bit and it looks to have done wonders. She had a bright smile once again.” Rarity stop for a moment and placed a hoof on my hand. “I know you’ve already heard me say this but I want to thank you once again for saving my little sister. I am truly in your debt.” rarity choked up a bit on her words but try to keep a smile on.
“you don’t have to thank me miss rarity. I was in the right place at the right time. I’m just glad she’s OK.” I smiled at her as I rub the back of my neck.
“ Well anyways, we’re almost there and trust me you are going to love the spa.”
“I’m sure I will ma’am” I said as we started walking again.
I was actually pretty glad that we finally got to the spa because The rest of the trip consisted of rarity going on and on about her new line of work the new styles of clothing that she would want to present as well as something else to do with my clothing style is something else fancy that was going right over my head and I kind of zoned out I was too tired to really understand what she was saying at this point. Rarity is a nice... pony after all, but she sure can’t talk a lot.
We entered the spa and rarity had me stay in the waiting room while she checked on our appointment. I wanted to sit down in one of the chairs in the waiting room but they were just a size too small for me so I just remain standing. I just stared off at the ground lost in thought.
Rarity returned and introduced me to the spa twins that on the business. As expected they were quite shocked when they first met me. Miss Aloe was the one that was going to be serving me today. She seemed on edge when she first met me but I tried breaking the ice by doing some small talk which worked out a little bit.
Miss Aloe Led me to a room where I could undress she said they have the best spa treatment it would be ideal to remove my clothing. I struggled the bed to get my bandages off but I managed. After I got myself situated I now stood there pretty much broke ass nude with a towel around my waist. Maaaaannn was this is going to be one interesting story to tell one day.
They start off by getting me a nice bubble bath and almost literally as soon as I put myself in that tub I almost passed out. whatever they had in the water was very relaxing especially when aloe was applying shampoo to my hair. she seem to lighten up around me seeing that I wasn’t some hairless monster. I don’t even remember how long I spent in there. they had to coax me out of the tub at one point.
Next they had brought me to a steam room. which who would’ve thought!!! it was a room full of steam. Rarity soon joined me in the steam room and sat across for me. I felt a little uncomfortable being surrounded by girls while also being butt naked but nothing but a towel. But then I remembered that these ponies don’t wear clothes so I guess it’s not that big a deal.
“ are you enjoying yourself so far darling“ rarity asked as she Leaned back and place a towel over her face.
“Yes ma’am” I answered as I just stared at the ground wiggling my feet slowly.
“Now brady, I do appreciate how polite you are being. that shows how much of a gentlecult you are. But you don’t have to call me “ma’am” Rarity will suffice... We are friends after all.” She said while looking up at me from under her towel.
“I’m sorry ma’am..or aaa..Rarity It’s just force of habit.”
“ Oh there is no need to apologize darling you’re just being polite and I truly appreciate that“ Rarity said
We were silent for the most part. just relaxing In the steam. After a while we sin went off to our next treatment. This one didn’t make too much sense to me but apparently it was a bath of mud. Now I have heard of this back home where people would take a mud bath but I’ve never seen it in person. now I’m actually going to take a bath in mud. I thought it was pretty funny and I kept laughing which made aloe nervous. she thought that she was doing something wrong I just had to explain it to her I thought it was funny to see a bath full of mud This lighten up the mood a bit more and I actually got aloe to laugh a bit as well.
Who knew they taking a bath and mud get you dirty. All jokes aside it was actually very relaxing I kept coming closer and closer to unconsciousness struggling to keep myself awake the entire time. Next they put me on a massage table after lying me down and getting started I Almost immediately passed out When I will put her hooves on my back. I was so relaxed I never knew having a massage would be this great. if only I could’ve been awake to actually experience it properly.
When I finally came to Miss aloe was actually a little bit worried. she had bumped one of my wounds on my leg and she thought that she had hurt me but I didn’t feel a thing. I told her is the best massage I’ve ever had in my life even though it was the first.
Once we are finished up I got myself dressed and was in the “waiting“ room waiting for a rarity. I was pacing back-and-forth slowly trying to keep myself awake. If I wasn’t tired before I got here I was definitely starting to feel it now.
Where to finally entered the waiting room followed by the spa twins. I took my head off walked up to the twins and gave a slight bow.
“ Thank you so much ladies. this was an amazing experience“
“Oh no young man it was our pleasure we never serve someone of your kind before. You have been a very polite customer and we hope to see you again soon” aloe said in her fancy accent.
Rarity said her goodbyes to the two ponies we made our way out the spa.
As I stood out front I can see some ponies walking by giving me weird looks. I tighten my grip around my heart that was still in my hand. I didn’t like seeing these ponies look at me like that. It made me uncomfortable and I felt kind of ashamed for some reason like I did something wrong. I think now is a good a time as any to see if I can get started on fixing this problem with the locals. The best way I can think of doing that by working and that means finding a job I still have some daylight left so I thought I better get going right now and as much as I want make my way to Twilight‘s library and go to sleep. It Won’t help me make money any faster. To the best place to start it just by heading straight into the middle of town and see what I can do from there.
But before I can make my move where do you put a half of my hip and looked up at me with a bright smile.
“ Are you going to be making your way back to the library darling? would you like me to walk you there? I wouldn’t want you to get lost in town.” Rarity asked as she walked around in front of me
“ I think I’ll be all right rarity I’m pretty good at memorizing new places“ I didn’t want to head to the library just yet I wanted to at least try to make myself look friendly around these ponies in the best way to do that is to be amongst them whether I like it or not.
“Oh... All right then Brady I’ll leave you to it. I had quite a fabulous time today and I hope we can do this again“ Rarity said “Make sure you Head Straight home you’ve had a busy day today and I wouldn’t want you to strain yourself too much.”
“ I will rarity no worries“ I said as I started to step back
“ well I’ll see you later rarity“ Said as I waved at her. she said her goodbyes and we parted ways.
I stood still for a moment and took a deep breath I know I can only do so much I’m still trying to heal after all so I can’t do any heavy lifting. I can’t actually be working like I want to but I can at least try and act friendly with these ponies even if it’s a simple gesture of saying hello to. But so far they’ve been scared of me And I want to fix that so badly. I wanna show them that I’m not a big scary monster...or well I think that’s what they think of me anyways.
I placed my hat on my head and started walking for.
After walking around a little bit I was listening in to the conversations ponies are having about me want to sing me walk bye.
“ do you see that thing there it’s A called human“
“ Yeah I heard about it it came into town a couple days ago Look how tall it is”
“ it’s almost the size of a Minotaur“
“ I heard that the human there Killed a dragon trying to save a Kid”
“ I don’t know if that’s true but I’ve heard something like that I hope it’s not dangerous“
“ something that dangerous probably shouldn’t be staying in Ponyville“
“HEY YOU!!!! MOBKEY THING!!!”
From between all the gossiping I was listening into all around me I heard one pony call out to me. When I looked over I saw several ponies surrounded by boxes and wagons it looked like they were loading up cargo. The pony walked up to me followed by some others.
“Can I help you” I asked politely
The pony just looked up at me with almost a disgusted looking face “So what exactly are you supposed to be” he asked with A bit of a smart ass attitude I knew I wasn’t gonna like this guy already he was laughing between his buddies as they looked up at me.
“ I am a human my name is Brady“ I answered with a straight face I wasn’t really in the mood with dealing with assholes and I already was getting a bad vibe from this guy.
“A human so Is that’s supposed to be some kind of new monkey“ He asked causing all of his buddies to laugh.
“ sure thing dude“ I said as I very slowly started walking backwards.
“What are you even doing here shouldn’t you be back in the trees were all the other monkeys live” One of the other ponies charmed in causing the others to laugh.
I took a deep breath trying to calm my nerves I was really not wanting to deal with this right now.
“HEY!! WHAT ARE YOU BOYS DOING!!” I heard a deep grumbly voice call out from the other side of the wagons. As soon as the ponies in front of me I heard this voice they all scrambled back to the wagon as if trying to look like they were working.
“Just loading up this cargo sir“ One of the ponies responded nervously.
A dark gray pony with white hair And a horn came around the corner of the wagon and walked up to me. I could tell he was an older pony Look to be in charge of all these other ponies they all seem scared of him that’s for sure.
“ These boys ain’t causing you trouble are they?” The old man asked
“ no sir we were just talking“ I wasn’t going to mention them pretty much insulting me. I wasn’t wanting to cause any trouble...even though trouble found me.
“ sorry about your “talk“ Most of these ponies I have helping me aren’t from ponyville.”The old man said
Well never mind I guess he heard the whole thing.
“So what are you doing out and about son I heard you got injured in someway shouldn’t you be resting” The old man asked as he weighs an eyebrow looking up at me.
I could tell this old man was smart there’s no point lying to him if I did lie to apply to figure it out.
“Well yes sir but don’t worry about it I feel pretty fast“ I said while rubbing the back of my neck.
“ yeah that’s what a lot of young people say“ The old man grumbled as he looked back down at his notepad writing something down.
“ And I guess I was doing a little bit of sightseeing since I’m new to this place a lot of the ponies here are a little scared of me but if they saw me walk around they wouldn’t be so jumpy around me“ I felt like I could talk to this guy might as well tell him why I was out and about anyways just to see how he would react.
The old man looked at me for a moment raising an eyebrow them back down to his notes “That’s a good idea for the most part. And your right, ponies here are a bit jumpy Round you I
but don’t take it personal I remember there being a zebra that everypony was scared of. Ponyville has always been jumpy.”
“Oh... Well I best be off I don’t wanna bother you...have a good day sir.” I said as I turn around and began walking away.
“Now hold on there one minute” the old pony called out.
“Y-yes sir” I asked as I slowly walked back towards him.
“ walk with me son“ The old pony turned around and started walking towards his group of wagons. I did as he asked and followed close behind.
“I’ve got a big delivery of supplies heading to another town in a couple of days and I was in need of some extra hoofs. Since you’re already walking out and about perhaps you can help me.” The old pony started as he climbed up onto his wagon setting down his notes.
“ I heard what you did out there in the everfree forest apparently you took killed a dragon to save some kid.” The old man walked up to me raising an eyebrow waiting for my response.
“Well to be honest...it was a couple dragons but they’re all about my size and I didn’t kill any dragons I barely put a scratch on one of them I was lucky to get out of there alive...sir.” I explain while I looked down at the ground I wasn’t too sure if I should feel ashamed of proud of myself the ponies around here seem to be terrified of me because of what I did. you’ed expect the opposite.
“ pick your head up son ain’t nothing but a shamed of. If that’s the case thing exactly what I need.” The old pony said patting me on my back and walking back to his wagon checking on his supplies.
“ what do you mean by that sir?” I asked puzzled by his expression he reminded me of my grandfather expecting everything to work out no matter what with no worry in the world.
“I’ve been having trouble with some of my deliveries this past week Somethings been threatening my shipments on the roads between towns which is why I’ve been needing some extra hoofs watch over things. You’re a new in town...and not justice the town either...right?” Your pony looked up at me with a small grin on his face.
I can tell that this old pony was smart what does obvious that I’m not from this world which is what I’m assuming he’s implying...hell i’m still trying to come to terms with that.
“ Yes sir I’m definitely not from around here.“ I answered honestly.
“Well then. This job might be a bit dangerous but you won’t be alone and there’s going to be bits...haha. and boy I know you will be needing it more than anyone else. I can tell you’re tough even though you didn’t kill those dragons you definitely were able to hold your own and from how injured you are before you’re already up and about as well.”
I was shocked by the old pony’s words He just met me and he’s already offering me a job of course from the sound of it it was going to be a dangerous job...but still This is something I was looking for work chance to prove myself that again I’ll be having to work with those assholes you know what that much that might just work fashion show those assholes that I’m just like any other pony. maybe they’ll respect me.
“ Well I appreciate the offer. I’ll definitely think about it.” I was a bit excited to be honest. this will give you an opportunity to go to other towns. I know I’m not in the position to travel. But then again I’m not really in the position to sit on my ass. I’m gonna need money until I find a way home.
“ that’s good to hear what’s your name anyways son” Theo pony asked as he sat down another box with his magic.
“ My name is Brady sir it’s a pleasure to meet you.” I walked Forward and kneeled down and offering a handshake.
“ It’s nice to meet you Brady the names Iron Hoof“ He put his hop in my hand give a firm Shake.
I stood back up and pondered for a moment. he’s been acting so casual around me but most of these ponies here I’ve been terrified of me. It got me curious.
“ Sir may I ask you a question?”
“Go ahead son.” Iron Hoof said without even looking at me focused on his work.
“So far you’ve been very...How do I put it.... Casual around me but most of the ponies here act like I’m a plague. Aren’t you scared of me sir or confused by me like a lot of the ponies here?” I asked hoping I can get an answer
“ Well son when you get to my age and do the things that I did. you see some crazy things in this world you are nothing fancy. I’ve seen plenty of different creatures all around the world especially outside of a equestria you’re nothing out of the ordinary to me...hehe...but most of these ponies here..well...they’ve never seen anything like you before so don’t take it to heart. you went out of your way to walk around town to try and show these ponies that you’re friendly. Even after you got injured! my eyes I see that as being pretty admiral. Don’t rush son. it takes time to gain trust.”
I stood there for a moment just staring off at the ground. He was right. I can’t rush things I’m gonna hurt myself more. Hell..I was willing to go get a job right after almost dying.
“ thank you sir...but What was it that you used to do see all types of different creatures and-“ I was cut off by Iron hoof laughing.
“Well Brady that’s a story for another time. and Before you ask no I’ve never seen a human like you or any human for that matter. Unless monkeys count no offense.” He chuckled at that last part as he patted me on the back. “ go ahead and head on back home we can talk later.”
And with that I said my goodbyes to Mr. Iron Horse and made my way back to twilights library.
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“ Sir are you really going to let that thing work with us I mean would’ve ponies are right but if it is dangerous.”
Iron Hoof herd one of the men ask as he walked back to the group ponies waiting for him.
“Of course I am and it’s not a thing son he’s called a human and from what I can tell that boy is pretty tough. So show some respect...kids not that bad.” Iron hoof grumbled to the pony that asked the question as he watched the human walk off into the distance
“ Whatever you say boss“ The pony grumbled as he walked off
Turn off slowly shook his head in disappointment understood the ponies in this town don’t take too kindly to newcomers oh well that’s how it used to be back in the day recently ponies I’ve been a lot more welcoming to other Recalling the incident with Some zebra which he thought was ridiculous.
All he can do now is offer the human An opportunity to work he could tell the boy was eager to do anything he could to gain the trust of these ponies he worried for the human but there’s only so much she can do.
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After getting a little lost along the way I finally made it back to twilight library it’s been a long day the sun was already about the sun.
I knocked on the door and after a moment it swung open. Revealing twilight with a very worried expression.
“ Where have you been all day you should’ve been back hours ago!” Twilight asked seemingly very worried
“I’m sorry Ma’am I guess I got lost along the way.” I chuckled a little as I entered the tree home.
Twilight Took a deep breath as she put a half between her eyes. “ well I’m glad you’re all right. you had me worried sick I was about to send a letter to the princess that you went missing.”
“I...I’m sorry” that was all I could say. I was a bit surprised that twilight was this worried about me.
“It ok brady I’m not mad at you” she said in a more calming tone. “ It’s just that some pony came by looking for you including the mayor I think she wanted to see you.”
Well that’s just great I’ve already made a bad impression on the mirror and I haven’t even met her yet.
I sat down on the couch leaning forward as I cup my hands around my nose and mouth. Delving into my thoughts trying to figure out how to fix this new situation. The sole purpose for me walking around all day. making myself so feel like shit. Was to make these ponies not so freaked out by me to make a good name for myself even a little bit but it seems like I took two steps backwards in the process.
“Brady?” I heard twilight call out as she placed a hoof on my shoulder “ Are you OK you look tired?”
“ Yes I’m OK it’s just been a long day.” I answered as best I could. I was really tired and could barely keep my eyes open.
“ What exactly did you do today?” Twilight asked as she sat on the couch next to me.
“ well... after miss rarity took me to the spa I thought I might go around town see if I can be friendly with these ponies I’ve noticed that a lot of them are pretty scared of me. I also wanted to try and find work as well.” I answered leaning back on the couch and putting my hands on the top of my head.
Twilight started to laugh a little at my response. I was a little surprised. Was she laughing at me?
“Oh brady if that’s what you were worried about you could’ve always asked me for help. And I already had a plane to help you with that.” Twilight said as she hopped off the couch.
“Really?” I asked raising an eyebrow
“ Well of course that’s also why the mayor was over here today we were hoping to put together something special maybe a party that pinky was wanting. I think the show pony is that there is nothing to fear from you.” Twilight said as you place down a scheduling sheet in Front of me.
“ You’re really willing to do this for me?” I was a little shocked that she had gone through all this effort just to make my time easier here.
“Well of course that’s what friends do. help each other in need.” Twilight said as she looked at me with a bright smile.
I couldn’t help but smile myself.
“ Thank you twilight that means a lot to me.”
“ You’re welcome Brady. NOW we can talk about the details later. I’m sure you’re hungry!” She said she made her way to the kitchen.
“Yes ma’am” I answered happily forgetting how hungry I actually was.