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// Chapter 12: Musical Happiness 
// Story: A Place in Equestria III: Lost in Another World 
// by GoebelTron 
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Sunset, Starlight and Thomas approached at the school and were right on time. When they entered the door, Principal Celestia was there waiting for them. “Good morning, you three. Now, Starlight. I have your schedule right here,” she said, handing Starlight her schedule. “Thanks,” Starlight said, and then Thomas went to the principal and handed her a handful of flowers. “That’s very sweet of you, Thomas,” Principal Celestia said kindly. Thomas nodded, and then they went to class.

When they were seated in the classroom, Thomas continued with his drawing by coloring in the other ponies he drew, and then he colored in the outlines of Twilight’s castle in Ponyville of how he remembered it, and then he colored in the rest of the drawing by drawing the rest of Ponyville and coloring it in carefully, but suddenly the bell rang and he put it in his bag for later.





Later on, after he finished his sandwich and snacks, he continued on with his drawing. He smiled warmly at the characters in his drawing while he was coloring it, but until he started to feel tears of sadness sting his eyes. Thomas closed his eyes softly, and then tried to hold it in, but he looked his head down in depressing heartbreak.

‘I miss my Momma and my aunties. They’ve gotta be worried about me, but I hope they’re okay,’ he said to himself. When he finished his entire drawing, Thomas hugged it without crumbling it, until he felt someone scooting him over to her side. It was Rainbow Dash, and then he leaned over until he covered himself underneath her hoodie, laid on the right side of her lap and rested against her belly, and then Rainbow Dash stroked his shoulder. “Don’t worry, buddy. I’ve got you now,” she said, and then she carefully took the drawing and showed it to the others, until they reacted with cute comments. “It’s lovely, Thomas,” Fluttershy said. “Yes, darling. I also agree with Fluttershy,” Rarity replied. Thomas nodded, until Rainbow Dash thought of an idea, “Hey, girls. I think I know how to cheer him up.”

The girls listened to her idea, and then after lunch, they went to the music room, and got out their band music equipment, and then Sunset placed Thomas onto the top of the piano. “What are we doing in here?” Starlight asked. “You’ll see,” Sunset said, and then she grabbed her guitar. “You ready?” Rainbow Dash asked. Thomas and Starlight nodded, and then they started playing their instruments, as Pinkie Pie counted down with her drumsticks, “1, 2, 3, 4!”



When they finished singing, Thomas and Starlight applauded for their performance with excitement. “I think they liked it,” Pinkie Pie said, but Thomas suddenly hugged Sunset’s waist. Sunset smiled warmly and then hugged him back, “Guess it made you feel better, huh?” Thomas nodded, and then after Rainbow Dash lifted him up to hold him, he hugged her shoulders.

“You’re welcome, kiddo,” Rainbow Dash said, rubbing his back. The bell then rang again, and it was time for last period classes. When Thomas was on his way over, he suddenly heard a voice, “Thomas?”

He turned around and saw Principal Celestia looking down at him, and then she kneeled down towards his level. “Are you feeling alright?” she asked. “A little, but I’ll be fine,” Thomas replied. “Hmm... Why don’t you come over to my office? We’ll talk,” Principal Celestia asked, and then Thomas nodded and walked over to the office with her.





When they arrived at her office, Thomas sat on the chair and then Principal Celestia sat at her desk. “Thomas, before you say anything you’re not in trouble, but I just want to talk to you,” she said. “I’ve been seeing your behaviors, and some of them keep changing from sadness to happiness. But if you want me to help you, could you please tell me what’s troubling you so I can do something about it?”

“Well, I just miss my Momma, and my aunties back home in Equestria,” Thomas said. “But I’m happy to have Auntie Sunset and Auntie Starlight to look out for me, and the other 6. I’m really enjoying the school life here like Sunset is, but my loneliness is hurting me.”

“So you’re homesick?” Principal Celestia asked. Thomas nodded, and then she walked over and stroked his hands with hers, “I know you miss them, and that they miss you. But, sweetheart... I’m sure we can all do our best to make sure you have a good school life until you return home, okay?” Thomas nodded, and then he went to her for a hug, until she hugged him back. “I think it’s best that you better go see what they’re up to now,” she said. Thomas nodded, and then he left the office, but looked at her one more time, “Thanks for making me feel better.”

“You’re welcome, sweetheart,” the principal replied. Thomas then left the office to find the girls, and then Principal Celestia was intrigued by his kindness, “My, what a sweet little boy he is. He certainly is an innocent child.”