The Guitarist
Chapter 15: The Train Station.
The past two days spending some precious alone time with Twilight had been wonderful. Granted for the most part I had been showing her some of the basics of how I performed some of my songs and how I channeled my magic using the guitar as a Catalyst. But they were wonderful days none the less, and I could have wished for anything less. But I knew that I was going to have to say goodbye to all my friends but especially to Twilight.
I found myself sitting on a bench at the Ponyville train station awaiting for the next train up to a place called Canterlot or something of the name. I remember Twilight mentioning that this is where the two Princesses lived and that we were to meet them in the throne room of their castle. I can imagine that they were preparing some way to send me back here, considering how well guarded it was, nothing could get in or out.
"I see the train coming everypony!" I heard Twilight yell out and pointed with her hoof.
As I looked over in the direction which she had been pointing. Oddly enough it looked like the trains that we had been developing in Midgard as well. An Engine in the front, which was a bluish-purple color, with the train cars following it looking like giant cupcakes. "Man I've heard of treats on the go, but this is ridicilous" I thought to myself. The train pulled up to the station and its engine hissed as it came to a stop. I saw the engineer poke his head out of the engine's side window.
"All aboard! Canterlot 2:15 Express!" The engineer yelled out.
"I guess that us ya'll!" I heard Applejack shout out over the hissing of the engine.
As we approached the train to board, an attendant greeted us and asked. "Tickets? Tickets?"
I had completely forgot, did we forget to buy tickets for the train? Oh man, I can't believe we were going to be late to Canterlot. But my fears were extinguished. Twilight had gone up to the Attendant and showed her peice of parchment and just said "By the order of Princess Celestia you are to give these 6 ponies and human transit to Canterlot for royal business. You will be reimbursed in due time."
The attendent had recognized the Parchment and recognized that it was Twilight.
"Is that you Twilight? Oh no need to show me that, you could have just said you would have had a meeting with Celestia and you would have been fine, we know you make this trip often." The attendant responded.
"Well I know I do but, for the sake of my friends, I wanted to make sure." Twilight commented.
"No problem at all sweetie. Go ahead and hop on, we'll be leaving shortly." The attendant quickly stated.
Slowly the ponies had boarded the train, First Applejack, followed by Rainbow Dash, then Pinkie Pie who was struggling to board the train as she tried to load her party cannon."We didn't get to have a party when you first got here, we didn't get to have a party with Celestia because everyone got distracted then you got Twilight upset. So we are going to have a party once this is all over." Pinkie commented with a slight frustration.
"I'm sorry about the party Pinkie, just a lot of stuff has come up in the mean time. But I promise that even if we don't get to have one, I still would have had alot of fun." I commented back at Pinkie and I gave a smile. Her slightly frustrated face changed to a smile
"Its ok Kini, it just makes me sad that you didn't get to have one, but I promise you'll get one before you leave." Pinkie said with a giggle. I just nodded in agreement.
Fluttershy and Rarity boarded the train shortly after but I paused for both of them. "I'm sorry you two, I didn't get to come to your store and sing to your animals. I had gotten busy these past few days. If there's anything I can do to make it up to you." I remarked.
"Its ok Mr. K-kiniro. I understand why you didn't show up, you had to take care of Twilight." Fluttershy said with a light tone, smiled and boarded the train.
"I understand there darling. I know you were taking care of Twilight these past few days. Quite honestly, I don't know if the others have noticed much, but Fluttershy and myself caught on quite quickly. You and Twilight are an item." Rarity said with a slight excitement in her voice.
"I uh... I don't know what you mean." I quickly responded.
"Oh don't be silly Kiniro. I know you both are head over hooves for each other and there is nothing wrong with that. Honestly I think its good for both of you. Especially Twilight, I know she loves her books, but maybe its time she study the other fine things in life if you catch my drift." Rarity explained.
"Well I like books too." I tried to retort.
"Well even better! You both have a common interest!" Rarity said with a smile. "Now don't be to hard on yourself." With those words Rarity boarded the train.
"Are you ready Kini?" I heard another call out to me. It was Twilight bringing up the rear of the six ponies.
"As good as I'll ever be." I remarked as I patted my guitar on my shoulder. "But I have to tell you, then when I do leave, I'm going to die a little inside knowing that I had to leave you Twi." I leaned down to give her a kiss on her forehead.
"I don't know what I'll do with out you, these past few days have been wonderful. But I..." Twilight said as she lost track of her thoughts.
"Twi, you're a wonderful pony, and I know that even if I can't be here, I want you to be happy. Even if its not with me once I'm gone. I won't be mad I promise." I commented.
"I don't want any pony else! I want you." Twilight yelled.
"I know... I know... I'd wouldn't be with anyone else." I leaned in and embraced the purple unicorn once more..
"All Aboard!" The engineer called out as he popped his head out again from the engine.
"We better get on board... lets go get to our seats." I remarked and we both finished our embrace and boarded the train.
As we boarded we found a very luxurious car or what appeared luxurious to me anyway, very regal, with very wide plush seats, what looked like velvet curtains and a wooden trim for the floor and car walls polished to where you could see your reflection. I saw that me and the 6 ponies had the car to ourselves which was nice, maybe I'd be able to take a nap on my way up to Canterlot if the ride was long. I had felt the car give a sudden jolt as if the engine began to pull it.
"Alright everypony! Who's ready to get this started in the Pinkie Pie Party Car!" Pinkie pulled out her party cannon and pulled the rip chord making confetti and streamers pop out. Also out popped what looked like a baby Alligator that had no teeth and it began to bite Pinkie Pie's mane "Time to get this party started!" Out of no where Pinkie pulled out a table containing sweets and punch. Suddenly the Alligator jumped into the bowl of punch. "Gummy! That punch isn't just for you!" Pinkie giggled.
"Wait where did you get this?" I asked?
"Oh I keep party supplies stashed everywhere just in case of an emergency." Pinkie Pie commented with a smile. "Oh also and no party can be complete without a DJ!" Pinkie Pie ran over to a part of the car that had been covered up with velvet curtains and she pulled the curtains down to unveil a pony with what looked like a table and these weird object and everything.
"Oh you got to be kidding me..." I commented.
"Vinyl?" Rainbow asked?
"Alright every pony! Lets get this party started!" The DJ Pony yelled out and immediately put down this disc on her table and the music began to play extremely loud. The music reminded me of the variations of Steam Punk Classical that I had researched back in Midgard, where instruments were powered by steam and had a very distinct sound just like this music that was playing. "Alright I hope you enjoy the WUBS!" the DJ pony yelled over her music.
The music was extremely loud but enjoyable, but every few seconds the song got really powerful and I kept hearing a strong vibration and it would go like this. "WUB WUB WUB WUB." I guess that's what she meant by wubs. Now come to think of it, its actually quite witty. As I looked around I saw all the other ponies starting to dance and enjoy the treats, everypony but Twilight.
"Are you ok Twi?" I shouted over the music.
"Yeah I'm Ok." Twilight responded.
"Hey so um, I know you probably do this stuff all the time but do you want to come dance with me?" I asked.
"I'd love to!" Twilight responded and got up out of her chair and I had escorted her to the closest aisle area of the car that wasn't in use and we began to dance. I felt pathetic dancing, I was never really good at it, but I just let myself go, bobbing around like an idiot. I noticed Twilight giggling at me and I stopped. "Its ok Kini, you're doing fine" Twilight reassured.
I gave a smile back and began dancing again. While this is the closest I would have to a first dance with Twilight. I was happy to be given the opportunity, and I was happy to have Pinkie throw this party in my honor seeing so many smiles and everyone enjoying themselves. I originally was going to take a nap to rest up before arriving in Canterlot, but this was now a much better idea, going out with a bang!
End of Chapter 15.