//------------------------------// // Chapter 6: Talk in Luna’s Office & Mall Trip // Story: A Place in Equestria III: Lost in Another World // by GoebelTron //------------------------------// At Vice Principal Luna’s office, the walls were dark blue, and the blinds were down, and the room was as dark as the night. Thomas realized that she liked her room being in the dark. “Now, start explaining,” Vice Principal Luna said in a respectable tone. “Well, he told me that he lived in an orphanage and was raised by the staff, but the other kids didn’t like him and didn’t want to be friends with him, and I don’t know why,” Sunset said, then she finished explaining the rest of the story to the vice principal. Vice Principal Luna then felt sorry for the poor boy. “Oh, you poor boy. I’m sorry you felt that way,” she said. Thomas nodded, and then Vice Principal Luna then thought of an idea, “Would you like to attend here until further notice?” Thomas nodded and then Vice Principal Luna nodded in a reply. “Good, now you and Miss Shimmer are dismissed,” Vice Principal Luna said, and then Sunset and Thomas walked out of the office and out through the door. “Auntie Sunset? Can I be alone for a moment?” Thomas asked. “Yeah, sure,” Sunset said. Thomas then walked away, until Sunset went to go catch up with her friends. Meanwhile, Thomas sat outside on a bench near the entrance of the school, and suddenly began to feel sad and heartbroken because of how much he misses his mother as he looked at the statue. Thomas then sat with his legs curled up towards his chest and then laid his head on his knees and began to cry. “I miss you, Momma. I’m sorry I got trapped in here. I didn’t... I didn’t mean to. I just wanna go home.” Thomas’s thoughts were then interrupted by a gentle touch of a hand that was placed on his shoulder. He lifted his head and looked up until he saw Sunset with a concerned face, until she put her bag down and sat down with him. “Is something wrong, Thomas sweetheart?” Sunset asked in a soft voice, until she moved her hand over and then brought him over towards her side. Thomas uncurled his legs and then hugged her waist until he rested his head on her chest, until Sunset felt shocked about how he felt, so she smiled warmly and then hugged him back. “I’m sorry, Auntie Sunset. I want my Momma,” Thomas said in a broken tone, as he let his tears to roll down his cheeks. “I... I miss her so much, and she’s really sensitive about losing me.” Sunset then wrapped her arms around his small form, until she placed him on her lap and continued to comfort him, “Shhhhhh... It’s okay, honey. It’s okay.” Thomas then lowered his head down in tearful depression, until Sunset placed her hand underneath his chin. “Thomas? Sweetheart, look at me,” she said, until Thomas slowly lifted his head up to look at her, as he wiped his tear-stained and bloodshed eyes. Sunset wiped his tears with her thumbs on each cheek, and then gave him a gentle warm smile. “That’s better. Hey, hey. Listen to me, sweetheart. You didn’t do anything wrong or mean to do anything. You don’t need to feel sorry anymore. Just smile for me, okay?” Thomas suddenly smiled softly at her, and Sunset felt relieved, “That’s the smile I wanna see.” She then leaned forward to give him a soft tender kiss on the forehead. Thomas then felt relaxed as he closed his eyes and listened to Sunset’s heartbeat. “Thank you,” Thomas said. “Shhhhhh... You’re welcome,” Sunset said, until she thought of an idea. “How about if we go over to the mall and pick up some pajamas for you to sleep and be more warm and comfortably cozy in? And we can go get some ice cream later on,” Thomas nodded with a hopeful smile, “Okay.” Sunset nodded, and then leaned herself down, “Okay, now wrap your arms around my neck.” Thomas nodded and then walked over to her and then wrapped his arms around her neck gently. Sunset then stood up straight and gently lifted him up from underneath his legs, until she straightened him up a little. “Wow, you’re really light as a feather. Okay, sweetheart. Hold on tight,” Sunset said. Thomas nodded, and then he and Sunset walked over to the mall while Sunset gave her new nephew a piggyback ride. While they were walking over to the mall, Thomas gently asked Sunset, “Umm... Auntie Sunset? Do you think I could really be proactive in the school? What if the other students don’t like me?” “I don’t know, little buddy. But don’t worry, we’ll make sure that it’s safe for you, but if either any of them try to make you feel let down or hurt you, me and my friends will give them a piece of mind,” Sunset said, giving her nephew a smile and wink. Thomas nodded as a reply. Soon, they finally arrived at the Canterlot Mall, and then walked inside and then Sunset crouched herself on the floor and then Thomas let himself down carefully. Sunset then stood up and took his hand. “Thanks, Auntie Sunset for giving me a piggyback ride, but was I too heavy for you?” Thomas asked. “Nope. You were pretty light like a pillow, but you really put on a little weight,” Sunset replied. “Okay,” Thomas said. “Alright, Thomas. What do you say we go get you some pajamas for the next few nights right now?” Sunset asked with a warm smile. Thomas looked up at her, nodding his head with a warm smile, “I’d like that, Auntie Sunset. Am I allowed to hold your hand?” Sunset nodded with a smirk, and then she gently grasped his hand and then they walked over to the department store in the mall. Sunset then took Thomas to the children’s section where several shirts, pants, shorts, and pajamas were being hung. Thomas suddenly poked Sunset and pointed at a 3 piece set of pajamas that were in the design of his favorite superhero, Spider-Man. The bottoms were a pair of long wool pajama pants that were red with a pattern of his eyes surrounded by webs, and blue spider symbols all over. The top was a white long sleeve shirt with navy blue sleeves and a red crest, and it had a pic collage of Spider-Man on the center, and a royal blue robe with pictures of Spider-Man’s eyes, face, and symbols. He also saw a pair of Spider-Man slippers he might like. Sunset saw how happy he was, “I guess you like to get these, huh?” She then playfully ruffled his hair. “Yes, Auntie Sunset! Spider-Man is my favorite superhero!” He exclaimed happily, as Sunset chuckled and then picks them out of the rack including the slippers, before handing them to Thomas. “There. Now, you should be warm every night,” Sunset said. “Ooh! Can we have a slumber party?!” Thomas asked. Sunset then thought for a moment, “I’ll see what my friends think.” Thomas nodded, and then Sunset got Thomas 3 more pajamas to wear. When they were ready, they walked over to the cashier and paid the right amount for Thomas’s pajamas and received their purchase in a shopping bag to go, and then they left the clothing store. While they were walking around the mall, they suddenly heard familiar voices shouting behind them, “Hey, Sunset!” Sunset and Thomas turned around and then saw Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity approaching them, and saw Rarity carrying a few shopping bags. “Hey, girls,” Sunset said. “What are you all doing here?” “We came here to do something fun together instead of being bored, and we also thought we could find somewhere private to hang out!” Pinkie Pie said. “And I also needed a few things for my boutique while we were here, in case you’re wondering,” Rarity said. “What brings y’all here?” Applejack asked. “Well, I needed to get Thomas some pajamas for the next few nights, but he suddenly came up with an idea for tonight before school,” Sunset said, stroking Thomas’s cheek as he leaned towards her leg. “But would it be okay if we joined you and talked about our idea for tonight at the food court?” “Heck, that sounds like a fine idea as well,” Applejack said, tipping her hat. “Ooooh, I love the idea! I’m so hungry I could eat a giant burger with a bun covered with cake!” Pinkie Pie beamed excitedly, until the girls chuckled at her excitement. “Well, unless if I don’t mind it at all... I guess I could go for a bite to eat,” Fluttershy said, feeling her tummy grumble. “This boredom’s making me hungry as well,” Rainbow Dash said. Rarity then smiled warmly, “Well, I am a bit parched and starved myself, so perhaps I could use something scrumptious to eat.” She then smiled softly as she saw Thomas next to Sunset, but suddenly realized he felt sad until she gently bent herself towards him and placed her hand on his cheek, “And I see that a little darling of a friend is joining us for dinner. Am I correct, Thomas darling?” Thomas blushed softly and nodded, and then he took Sunset’s hand again and walked with the six teenage girls to the food court, and they suddenly split up to get their meals, while Thomas waited with Sunset. When they came back, they sat at a big table together and had their meals together. Sunset got herself some sushi from the sushi bar, Applejack got a pork rib sandwich with a piece of apple pie and some apple juice, Rainbow Dash got a chili dog with fries and soda, Pinkie Pie got a huge cheeseburger with a small variety of cupcakes, Fluttershy got a tray that consisted a small caesar salad with a bread roll with butter, and an unsweetened iced tea, Rarity got a Italian sandwich with fries and a unsweetened iced tea, and a big ice cream sundae that had two scoops of mint chocolate chip, and one scoop of vanilla, and it had some whipped cream, chocolate syrup and sprinkles, and a cherry on top, and Thomas decided to get a cheeseburger with fries and a soda. After the girls sat down, Thomas sat next to Sunset as she next to Rarity and then ate his cheeseburger. When he bit into his cheeseburger, he suddenly let out a warm sigh and a soft smile. He then continued to eat, but as he finished off his meal with the fries and soda, he suddenly felt depressed with sadness like always until Fluttershy spoke up, “Hey, sweetie... is something bothering you?” Thomas nodded, “I just miss my Momma, my aunties, and my big pony sisters Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.” He then lowered his head down, until tears softly rolled down his eyes, and he suddenly took out his Snuggle Bear teddy, and hugged it against his chest. “Aww... and what an adorable teddy bear you have, darling,” Rarity said very sweetly. Thomas smiled softly, until he continued to frown with sadness. Rarity then thought of an idea, “Thomas? Would you like to have some of my sundae?” “Really? You’re not mad?” Thomas asked. “Aww... Of course not, darling. Don’t be silly! I’m just offering something scrumptious to share with, and I think I’d prefer to share it with someone that was a small boy as sweet as you, since you’re cute little face touched my heart, just like your mother back at home,” Rarity said. “Well... okay. I guess I could use some ice cream,” Thomas said, and then he and Rarity began sharing the sundae by each spoonful. While they watched, Thomas was enjoying the sundae with Rarity. “Mmm-mmm! Wow! I’ve never had ice cream that’s so tasty as this one!” Thomas said. “I’m glad you like it,” Rarity said, until she leaned down and gave him a kiss on the cheek. “You deserve it.” Thomas nodded and then continued to eat his ice cream with her. “Hey, uh... Thomas also thought about a slumber party for us tonight, since we’ve got nothing else to do, and it’s the weekend, so what do you girls think?” Sunset asked. “I think that’s a marvelous idea, darling!” Rarity said happily, until she saw ice cream and chocolate syrup on Thomas’s face when he was finished and laid on her lap rubbing his full belly, and then she wiped his face with her napkin, then Thomas rested his head against her belly. “Ooh! Ooh! Let’s do it at my place again!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed. “Then it’s settled, we’ll have the slumber party at Pinkie’s,” Sunset said.