//------------------------------// // Introduction Chapter, Part 1 // Story: OC Life // by Windy Breeze //------------------------------// Story script and plot originally written by Writer Rhyme Characters created by Windy Breeze Warning: not all Everyone-rated stories mean there are no dark moments. But hey, atleast it will be a long time before they come into the story. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Drama, Dark Darkness parted for the light as my consciousness returns. When all becomes clear, what I saw was the ceiling. ... I think this is getting a little bit awkward don't you think? Stood up from the bed, my disheveled mane hung on my head and neck, my mind was still activating and I struggled to remember what this new day has to over. I remember Spitfire finally accepted me to the Wonderbolts, a group of cool, acrobatic team of pegasi who perform airshows. My wings twitched no doubt a part of me is anticipating to take the skies with the squad, but I don't remember Spitfire telling us to go to the academy today for training. No, she told us to prepare for the celebration, but... What celebration was she talking about? Ugh, I hate it when I forgot something important. But I knew there was help in times of need. I checked my bedside table and picked up a parchment. While I may be forgetful, I still remember to write down important stuff on a parchment every time before I go to sleep. But I have to admit that I might forget to do that sometimes, ehehehehe... But there is no time to remind myself of my mistakes because my eyes widened in realization and sheer horror. “Today is Summer Sun Celebration!” I didn't even care where I threw the parchment as I race into the bathroom and began fixing my looks. How could I forgot one of the most important celebrations in Equestria!? I found myself running out of the bathroom once I finished brushing my mane. Going downstairs, I went into the living and quickly open the door. What greeted me was beautiful. It was a sunny day, small towns like Ponyville will look like a place straight out of a painting. Walking out of the house, what I first did was sniff at the fresh air, then sighed “Good morning, Ponyville” I spoke to no one other than to myself as I began to walk to my destination: the town hall. There a lot of ponies out and about than usual, most of them preparing for the celebration as they put decorations all-around time. Now, come to think about it, why I felt butterflies in my stomach. I think a hoof to my side was the answer. I crashed to the ground, the left side of my body spiking with agony as I lay on the ground, groaning. Then, I heard a voice “What did I told you about being late?” I open one eye and saw the pony responsible for kicking me. I wasn't surprised to see the mare, chuckling just seeing her. How could I not remember her pale pink coat, cold cyan eyes, orange mane, and her name; Ire Heaven? She's one of my friends and technically the mare who may or may not took the pleasure of turning me into a bucking bag when she's upset about something. “You got something to laugh at me?” she kindly kicks my poor belly again. Don't worry everypony, I'm as okay as a brick. “Iree~...” Here comes my savior. Did I forgot to take note of the grey mare standing behind Ire? Well, that's her friend, Stormlight. Stormlight is the complete opposite of Ire: kind, sweet, and shy. It's good to note even to the smallest detail as she has two fangs in her mouth, I can guarantee she is not a bat pony as she has the standard pegasus wings and her ears aren't too fluffy. Her yellow eyes moves back and forth from me to Ire as she tried to pull her away to stop tension from growing, “It's Summer Sun Celebration today, shouldn't you control your behavior at least just this day?” “I wouldn't be doing this if this mare had learned her lesson!” I'm just glad Ire did not give me a third kick so I can stand up and hope my talking can kill the fire within her. “Ire is right, Stormlight. You don't need to defend me” “Hmph," the move backs up from me with an unsatisfied frown, “You're just lucky today, Windy” she told me as I'm getting back to my legs, “Stormlight, you and Windy should go to the Town Hall, I'll catch up once I drag out Writer out of his 'hiding place'” me and Stormlight watched as Ire unfurled her wings and flew, no doubt to get Writer. I hear Stormlight sigh. “Why can't she just change?” I would look at her face, they express hope before their golden eyes turns to regard me with concern, “Are you okay, Windy?” “I'm alright” I groggily stood on all fours, still feeling the kicks Ire gave me. Stormlight smiled “Thank Celestia you're okay!" I mentally chuckled at her, being gullible and cute was a perfect combination for her, “We should go to the Town Hall now. I don't want Iree putting her frustration on you again" “Yeah, we should” since I live too far away from the Town Hall, me and Stormlight had to use our wings to get there. We don't really mind about it, my wings need stretching too. Stormlight and I stayed silent throughout our flight, its not like we can form a conversation without ending up awkward, plus Stormlight is a mare of few words. “Good morning!” It was just another pegasi; a mare, White Lightning is her name if I remember correctly. I gave her a greeting of my own complete with a smile and a wave. Sometimes, actions can do more than just words. But still... We soon arrived at the Town Hall, ponies here have begun decorating the plaza and some taking a box full of buntings and some other ornaments. Me and Stormlight land by the entrance, entering the building. Inside, a lot of ponies are still decorating inside, like the pearl white unicorn carrying a box of ribbons or maybe banners. I'll introduce her in later episodes since you already know her. Just kidding. Her name is Rarity, Ponyville's fashionista and the mare who owns the one and only Carousel Boutique. I don't visit the shop much often but have become somewhat of a model if she needs one. Live ponies are still better than artificial ones. Going up to one of the boxes, I lift one into my back. Then, I heard a crash and probably the most cutest squeal I ever heard in this story. Glancing at my partner, Stormlight had accidentally fall her own from her back, spilling decorations to the floor. She quickly made herself small. I look around, ponies are eyeing us. I don't really like their looks but I choose to ignore them to not make matters worse, consoling a friend is important than snapping at disappointed bystanders. “That's okay, Stormlight. We just have to pick them up and put them back inside the box” I pet her head softly. She cracked open an eye at me, her body slowly slacking. She slowly open the other eye before standing up and smiling at me. We started picking up ornaments one-by-one either with our hooves before tossing them into the box. “That's so courteous of you helping out your friend, Windy” I look up at the mare addressing me, giving her a smile, “Thanks, I appreciate your polite compliment, Rarity” “How lovely!” Rarity would start picking up some of the ornaments on the floor, “Here, let me give you a helping hoof” “Thank you” That reply did come from my mouth. We turned to the possible only source of the voice. Stormlight was thankful yet bashful at the same time, refusing to meet our gaze, “I'm sorry if I am a bother to you, Miss Rarity” “A bother? Oh, you are not a bother, Stormlight!” came Rarity's compassionate, and posh cute reply, “I should be the one thanking for helping me out along with Windy at the boutique” “Rarity" Stormlight pulled Rarity into a hug, “Oh, thank you, thank you, this is why I love you!” I smirked “Hey, Stormlight, you know there is no 'romance' in the genre list” this was so effective, I mean look st Stormlight's face it's worth than a thousand bits to see that face she's making when she quickly broke the hug. “I-It's not like what you think, Indy~!” Stormlight quickly covered her mouth as she realized you screamed in very adorable high-pitch voice. Awww~💙 But Rarity's frown told me to stop messing around Stormlight. How mean! >:( “See you later and have a nice day, Rarity!” I said as me and Stormlight left the Town Hall. As a token of my gratitude, we gave some assistance to Rarity. (Sigh), I feel I'm in high-spirit today. “Ah, what a day!” I look at Stormlight. Seeing my smile, she gave a comment of her own. “Helping is very enjoyable” a soft smile emerged from her lips, “Imagine what the ponies you helped feel, maybe they wanted to pay you back for your aid” “Ooh, you flatter me with your words!” I pulled her closer to me with a wing, eliciting a yelp of surprise from her, “but do you know what makes you even more pleasing to spend with?” “What?” “You're in love with a bully!” I booped her snout. Her entire face went red in less than a second, her mout twisted between a pout and frown. “I-Iree is not a bully, she just had issues!” her shout wasn't Ioo loud, you can just compare it almost to whispering. “Yeah, we all know” we soon come across a street which is yet to be decorated, “You'll carry the box while I'll do the rest of the job” I flew to the roof of one of the houses with Stormlight following me. I tied the rope to the beam poking out of the roof before going over to the next house. I feel Stormlight tap my shoulder, looking at her, she spoke up, “There's a royal carriage coming” I look up, following where Stormlight is looking and there behold a royal carriage coming down hauled by two stallions in golden armor. I expected the passenger to be the princess of Equestria, Princess Celestia. But no. To my disappointment and curiosity, it was just a lavender unicorn mare and a purple dragon. “That mare doesn't want to have friends" Stormlight has very sharp ears than most of everypony here in Ponyville so it does make sense she heard the unicorn say something which she find upsetting. Atleast she seemed to thank the guards, much to their joy. I snorted “That will be the biggest lie she would ever say” I playfully raised my eyebrows at her. Stormlight shrugged. (GASP!) Our eyes quickly set onto the unicorn and her young dragon companion just as a mass of pink speeds away faster than any Wonderbolt. I smirked “Looks like they have already met Pinkie Pie" the unicorn and her dragon companion are walking to the opposite direction to where Pinkie had gone to, probably off to Sweet Apples Acres? I don't know. I smirked. She and dragon are NEWCOMERS, no doubt Pinkie will prepare a party for them. Just thinking about that makes me smirk. Me and Stormlight decided to take our minds off Twilight (Stormlight overhear he dragon, Spike say her name) by going back to our work. Currently, we are now tying a banner to our 25th house. “You girls are great” came the response of one of the passerby's as I admire my and Stormlight's work. “Thank you” Ah, I can't help but thank every last pony who made comments of our teamwork but for now we have to take a break. I turn to Stormlight, “Let's take a break and eat something delicious” “Sure” I took a peek at the box she's still holding. There wasn't a lot of banners left. I'll just have to put it in my house or give to somepony and pass our job to them. The first option sounds better. Descending down, me and Stormlight went inside, “Ah, home sweet home. Stormlight you can put down the box now” I watched my friend cautiously put down the box. She looks around the interior of the living room. “You can do anything you want while I'm getting my saddlebags, just don't touch my cheesecakes” “Um...okay” I went up to my bedroom at the second floor. The bedroom looks like the same when I left; the bed still in a mess, and the drawer of the bedside table open, the curtains of the window also still seal the window. I decided to move the curtains aside to let the sunshine seep into the room. I finally found my saddlebag laying on top of the cabinet, “I better get a wall hanger soon” I spoke to myself. With my wings flared, I jumped. I was able to snatch the saddlebag before gravity decided to fight back though I quickly flap my wings, my hooves touching the floor with a soft thud. A smooth descent made by a professional pegasus. Sorry, I'm not professional. I was just trying to mess with you, observer. I went down the living room, seeing Stormlight dining on one my mangoes I stashed in one of the shelves It the kitchen, watching as the fruit on her mouth turn soggy as if rotting. I had grown to this strange eating method she's using, even as she slides the fruit into her mouth and began chewing it whole. “Stormlight, I got my saddlebag!” Stormlight silently stood up as she's still chewing on her food, talking with food still your mouth is considered disrespectful, even in my home discourage that disgusting act. “So, where do you want to eat?" I look at her with a cool expression. She averted her gaze, thinking. Then those golden eyes gazes at me. “We can try Tropical Corner, burgers taste better than hayburgers, plus they have those sweet delicious figs” Stormlight closed her eyes and now I'm seeing miniature figs floating above her head complete with that a adorable smile and the drool on her gaping mouth. I also love Tropical Corner too as they have more fruit desserts in the menu than any other cafes here in Ponyville. “Alright, let's go get your figs then” “Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig~🧡” Sweet Celestia, that was so adorable. My body trembled, expression scrunched as I fought the urge to pinch her adorable face. Gee, sometimes even the most shy pony can even brighten up your day when they make that face. “O....Of course....” I quickly galloped behind my home, ignoring a call from Stormlight. Gotta hold it back until I'm out of the public eye. When I'm finally in my hiding place, a random tree that has grown behind my home, I quickly went to the ground and let out a squeal and yelled. “Ayieeeeeeee~ Stormlight you adorable, adorable mare!!” After calming myself down, we continued our journey to the Tropical Corner Cafe. I was pleased there aren't too many ponies dining there today as normally most of the tables are occupied. Once we arrived, we took a table, asked for a menu, and made our orders: fig banana bread for Stormlight, and a slice of blueberry cheesecake for me. “Mmm, it's so delicious. I want more!” I chuckled “Now, now I don't want to waste too much bits. That's why I bought only one slice of blueberry cheesecake today” I plop a piece of my food into my mouth, savoring the soft texture and the delicious taste of the dessert, licking my lips. I would slouch and relax on a beach chair if I had the chance. Even the cafe is decorated with yellow bunts hanging from its roof. Looks like whoever owns this cafe is a big of the princess of the sun, eh? I look at Stormlight, who continues eating with a pleased expression. She paused when she noticed me and smiled at me. I smiled back. “You really like figs, do you?” Stormlight swallowed her food and chirped “Yeah, they taste really good!” she went back to her food. I wouldn't want to interrupt her so I decided to look around for a bit. My eyes widened when I saw her again. Ire was moving towards us, but she was not alone. Walking beside her was a unicorn stallion with tan coat, dazed yellow eyes, and blonde mane. He wobbled, almost tripping over his hooves. Looking up at his head, below his horn was a bump. “Enjoying yourselves already?” came Ire's smug statement, “Why did you two forgot to invite us?”