After leaving the field for some breathers, Thomas then went over to the school statue and then sat down with sadness in his face, and then hugged his knees, until he looked at the clouds, until some of them turned into his family back in Equestria.
Somewhere out there
Beneath the golden sunlight and pale moonlight
Someone keeps thinking of me every today
And will be loving me tonight
Somewhere out there
Someone keeps saying a prayer
That we'll soon find one another
In that big somewhere out there
Thomas looked at his drawing, but focused on his mother, then made a soft smile.
And even though every day, I know how very far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishing every night on the same bright star
And when the night wind starts to sing me a lonesome lullaby
It helps to think that we're somehow sleeping underneath the same big starry sky!
Somewhere out there
Beyond the big cosmic view
Hope is truly never lost
Somewhere out there...
Out where dreams come true...
He then leaned back towards the statue and looked down at his reflection in the water, and then sighed happily as he saw his mother’s face.
And even though I know how sad and broken my Momma is when I made my fall,
It helps to think that she might not lose any hope at all
And when the birds fly and start to sing a heartfelt melodic song,
It helps to think that we're still standing all day long!
Somewhere out there
If love can really see us through
Then we'll be together again
Somewhere out there...
Out where dreams come true...
Thomas then sat back down and hugged his Snuggle Bear teddy with sadness and soft depression. Thomas suddenly began to cry after breaking down with a sad heavy heart.
Later on, the girls went to go look for their nephew/friend, wanting to make sure if he was okay. “Oh, I hope he isn’t crying himself out. He’s very sensitive,” Fluttershy said. “Oh, the poor little sweetheart.”
“Yes, I too hope that he’s alright,” Rarity said. “Don’t worry. As long as he has us, nothing bad will happen,” Sunset said. They suddenly saw Principal Celestia in her office, and then decided to see if he was in there. “Sorry to disturb you, but have you too seen Thomas anywhere today?” Sunset asked. “I’m sorry, Sunset. I haven’t seen him since this morning,” Principal Celestia replied. “Is something wrong?”
“We were on our way to pick him up, wherever he may be,” Rainbow Dash said. “But we’ve looked through every room,” Sci-Twi said. “Well, wherever he is, I’m sure he’ll want you to talk to,” Principal Celestia said. “Okay, thanks,” Sunset said, and then they continued their search. Rainbow Dash then thought of something, “I think I know where he might be. Follow me,” she said, and then they went to go see where he was at.
When they got to the entrance of the school, they saw him sitting near the statue. Thomas got up and then he saw them looking at him, until he ran over and went to Sunset for a hug. Sunset then lifted him up and held him until she set him up against her hip.
“We were worried about you. Are you okay?” Sunset asked. Thomas nodded, “I just wanted some privacy. I’m sorry.” Thomas then laid his head back on Sunset’s chest. “Aww, it’s okay. You probably just felt your heart was feeling hurt,” Fluttershy said. “But at least you’re safe,” Sci-Twi said.
“Well, look what we have here!” a voice said. The girls looked and saw 5 familiar faces and wearing Crystal Prep uniforms.
The first girl had light turquoisish gray skin, grayish mulberry short bob hair with light raspberry streaks and a flaring yellow sun barrette on the right side, moderate cerise eyes with grayish mulberry eyeshadow, and her uniform consisted a reddish violet sweater jacket with cuffs, a dark grayish blue bow tie, a plaid skirt, dark grayish purple frilly cuffed socks, and darker aqua blue dress shoes.
The second girl had pale light grayish gold skin, long moderate rose hair with lighter moderate rose and grayish aquamarine streaks while tied up in a ponytail with a cherry styled hairband, moderate indigo eyes, and her uniform consisted a light blue short sleeve shirt with a reddish violet vest, a dark grayish blue bow tie, a plaid skirt, dark grayish purple leg high frilly cuffed socks, and darker aqua blue high heeled dress shoes with frilly cuffs.
The third girl had light amberish gray skin, combed and spiky dark cornflower blue hair with moderate cerulean and moderate arctic blue streaks and goggles on the front, brilliant gamboge eyes, and her uniform consisted a reddish violet short sleeve sweater with aqua blue cuffs, and a messed up dark grayish blue bow tie, a plaid skirt, gold ear piercings, dark gray wristbands with navy blue lightning bolts, dark grayish purple ruffled frilly cuffed socks, and darker aqua blue sneakers with cerulean lightning bolts and bows.
The fourth girl had light phthalo bluish gray skin, light opalish gray hair with light arctic bluish gray streaks while styled into two long fluffy and slightly curled ponytails on both sides of her head with a bun tied on the back of her head from what looked like a widow's peak and a brilliant rose hairpiece, grayish orchid eyes that were covered by red glasses, and her uniform consisted a long sleeved reddish violet sweater with gray cuffs, a dark grayish blue bow tie, a short plaid skirt, dark grayish purple leggings and frilly cuffed socks, dark aqua blue dress shoes.
The fifth girl had pale light grayish amaranth skin, light pistachio long messy hair with pale, light grayish green and light brilliant lime green streaks and a pair of grayish amaranth headphones, light grayish amber eyes with light blue eyeshadow, and her uniform consisted a short sleeve reddish violet sweater with gray cuffs, a dark grayish blue bow tie, a plaid skirt, dark grayish purple frilly cuffed socks, and dark aqua blue dress shoes.
Rarity gasped in excitement, “Sour Sweet! Sunny Flare! What a marvelous surprise! Why, I can’t believe that it's been ages!” She then giggled. “It's only been a few months since the Friendship Games,” Sugarcoat said. “Is that all? Wow!” Rarity giggled, and then Thomas hid underneath Sunset’s breasts. “Aww... who’s this?” Sunny Flare asked. “This is Thomas, our nephew,” Sunset said, mentioning herself and Starlight. “And I’m Starlight Glimmer,” she said. “Nice to meet you,” Sour Sweet said. Thomas nodded nervously, and then the 5 Shadowbolts looked at the others. “What are you all doing here anyway?” Indigo Zap asked. “We were looking for him, and then we realized he might’ve came here by himself,” Rainbow Dash said. “Why did you run off if you wanted privacy?” Sunset asked. “I just couldn’t help it anymore. I wanna go home!” Thomas said. “We’re trying our best,” Sunset said. “What are you talking about?” Lemon Zest asked. “He’s from the world that was shown with those portals in the Friendship Games,” Sunset said. “Really?” Sour Sweet asked. Thomas nodded, and then showed them his drawing, “This is my family.”
The 5 Shadowbolts were amazed about how much he cared for them, including pony Fluttershy. “He loves his mother so much, who’s the pony in the yellow and pink,” Sunset said. “That’s your mother?” Sunny Flare asked. Thomas nodded, after she looked at Fluttershy in the group he was with.
“So... how is everything over at Crystal Prep Academy?” Sci-Twi asked. “Oh, things at CPA have never been better since Cadance became the new principal,” Sunny Flare said, until Thomas heard that name. “Yeah, that Cinch was a real hardcore player, but on the grouchy and party foul side,” Pinkie Pie said. “You honestly have no idea,” Indigo Zap said.
Thomas then squished his face on Sunset’s chest while she continued to hug him. “Sorry. He’s a little bit shy when meeting new people,” Sunset said. “Wow. Did not know that,” Sugarcoat said, and then she stroked his shoulder for comfort.
They suddenly saw a woman who looked a lot younger and unquestionably beautiful as well. She had pale light grayish cerise skin, long curled hair with three streaks of moderate violet, brilliant rose and pale gold, pale light grayish purple eyes with blue eyeshadow, and she was wearing a dark blue jacket with a light blue shirt underneath and a pin of a crystal heart with gold laces, a gold necklace around her neck, a blue skirt, and golden yellow high heeled shoes.
“Is something wrong?” she asked. “No, Principal Cadance, nothing’s wrong. We were just saying hello to some frenemies of ours,” Sour Sweet said, until Principal Cadance saw the other group of girls that were in the entrance. “Principal Cadance!” Sci-Twi exclaimed, until she went to her for a hug. “It’s so good to see you, Twilight. How’s Canterlot High going?” Principal Cadance asked. “It’s going really well,” Sci-Twi replied. “Plus, my new friends are really helping me out.”
Principal Cadance nodded, “Well, that’s good to know.” She suddenly saw Thomas in Sunset’s arms. “Oh, hello there, sweetheart. I didn’t see you there.” She walked over to him and then placed her hands on him, until he gently blushed at her kindly soft touch. “He’s a little shy,” Sunset said. “It’s okay, sweetheart. I won’t hurt you,” Principal Cadance said.
Thomas nodded, then he sniffed and wiped his tears off his eyes. “He misses his mother,” Starlight said. “Aww, you poor sweet child,” Principal Cadance said, until she kissed him on the forehead. They suddenly saw a couple of Crystal Prep students and Canterlot High students walking back and forth while the group went inside.
Thomas suddenly saw some students from both schools waving at him, but suddenly one student came over. She had light gray skin, light magenta gray hair with heliotrope white streaks and a golden hair clip that looked like a fleur-de-lis symbol, pale light grayish violet eyes and eyeshadow, and her Crystal Prep uniform consisted a short sleeve reddish violet blazer with a aqua blue fleecy blouse and dark grayish blue bow tie, a plaid skirt over her tall bare slender legs, and dark grayish navy blue high heel shoes with silver fleur-de-lis buckles on the front of her shoes.
“Oh my gosh! Aren’t you such an adorable little cutie?!” Fleur asked sweetly, until she then ran her fingers over and then tickled his belly with them, and he giggled and laughed over the cute moment. When she stopped tickling him, she placed her hands on him, and then gave him a kiss on both his cheeks, and rubbed her nose with his. Thomas had a huge blush on his face, and then hugged his Snuggle Bear teddy closer to him. “Sorry, he’s really shy,” Sunset said. “But he just can’t help it,” Starlight said. “Well, I think that’s adorable for him,” Fleur said, as she playfully ruffled his hair.
“Well, I’m off now, but it was nice meeting you, little cutie.” Fleur then gave him one more kiss on the forehead, and then walked off. “There’s a pony version of her, but she’s a delegate pony,” Thomas said. “Oh, really?” Sunset asked. Thomas nodded, and then Principal Cadance looked at her watch, “Oh, looks like we have to go catch our bus back to school. It was nice meeting you, Thomas sweetheart. You take care, okay?” After Principal Cadance gave him a kiss on the forehead, the 5 Shadowbolts went off with their principal.
Sunset then thought of an idea. “Why don’t we all go out for lunch?” Sunset asked. “Ooh! I know just the place!” Pinkie Pie said, and then they started to walk over to the place Pinkie Pie was talking about.
When they got there, they saw the Sweet Snacks Cafe, which was a big red building with pale pink and lime green striped patterns, and a huge backside of a car on the roof. They all entered the building and then were seated at a huge booth by the hostess. When they were seated, Thomas sat with Sci-Twi and Rainbow Dash, and then leaned over on Sunset’s lap and folded his arms on her hip, but stayed seated while she rubbed his shoulder.
“You feeling okay?” Rainbow Dash asked. Thomas nodded, and then Sunset kissed him on the top of his head. Starlight whispered into Sunset’s ear, and then she looked at him with a mischievous smirking smile. Sunset then softly tickled his rib cage, causing him to laugh and giggle. After he felt better, Sunset placed him on her lap and brought him over for a hug. “Sorry about that, buddy. But I couldn’t help it,” she said. Thomas then smiled warmly, and then Starlight kissed him on the forehead.
Later on, they ordered their meals, while Thomas ordered a kid’s cheeseburger with fries and soda. “So, what do you think we should do before he has to go back?” Rainbow Dash asked. “Well, maybe we could try something he would enjoy, but it has to be his choice,” Sunset said. “I suppose you’re right, Sunset darling,” Rarity said, until sipping her iced tea. When Thomas finished his meal, he sat back, hugged his Snuggle Bear teddy, and laid on Sunset’s side for hugs, until she smiled warmly at him being cute and then she used her hands to stroke him for comfort and wrapped one arm around his small form for a hug.
After they paid for their check and left the diner, the girls parted ways for the night and Sunset and Starlight took Thomas back to the apartment for the night.
When they got back, Sunset went to the couch and then sat down to rest while Starlight took Thomas for his evening bath. Later on, they came back and got Thomas ready for bed after a small dinner of chicken noodle soup, and Sunset tucked Thomas into bed while he was fully asleep in the soft and warm covers. Sunset smiled warmly, and then she leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek, and walked away.
