//------------------------------// // Chapter 11: A Dog For Comet // Story: Twilight’s Little Comet // by GoebelTron //------------------------------// The next morning, Twilight, Spike and Comet were eating breakfast together. Today was the day that Twilight was going to get Comet a dog. But for her to do it right, she has to get Comet situated with one of her friends. Twilight looked over at Comet, who was finishing his pancakes. Just then, there was a knock on the front door. Twilight got up from her seat and headed towards the front door. When she opened it, outside was Pinkie Pie. “Hey, Twilight!” Pinkie Pie said. “Is everything ready?” “Yep,” Twilight said. She then turned towards the kitchen door. “Hey, Comet! Can you come to the front door?” Comet then came out of the kitchen and walked up to the two mares. “What is it, Mommy?” Comet asked. Twilight then started explaining, “Comet, I’ve asked Pinkie Pie and the Cakes to look after you while Spike and I do a little something, but I’m not gonna spoil it. After all, you’ve been doing so much with your magic and your hooves, I think it’s time for you to get to know some other residents of Ponyville, so maybe you and Pinkie could do some baking together for example.” “Are you sure?” Comet asked, a little nervous. “It’ll be fun!” Pinkie Pie said, ruffling Comet’s mane. “After all, the Cakes like you, remember? Plus, I’m sure they’ll love having you bake with me! And maybe we’ll have some super yummy in the tummy treats for you to take home!” Comet then looked up at Twilight, a little nervous. Twilight motioned her head, telling Comet to go with Pinkie Pie, and then Comet sighed. Pinkie suddenly put Comet on her back. “Don’t worry your little heads about nothing! Mr and Mrs. Cake and I will take care of the little cutie and have him back in time for dinner! Pinkie Promise!” Pinkie Pie said. Twilight nodded in confirmation, and then Pinkie Pie trotted off with Comet on her back. As the two were out of sight, Spike came up to Twilight, with a backpack on his back. “Okay,” said Spike. “Got everything we need.” Twilight then looked towards a bush and asked, “You ready to go?” From the bush, Fluttershy peeked her head out, smiled and said, “Yes.” She then came out of the bush, and then the three of them headed away from the Golden Oaks Library after Spike locked the door. Twilight, Spike and Fluttershy walked into the animal shelter in Canterlot. They headed into the area where they kept all the dogs, and the three of them were looking at all of them in their cages. “According to Princess Celestia, this section is where the dogs are kept under the best care this shelter has,” Spike said. “Wow… This place has so many dogs,” Twilight said. “How are we going to find the right one for Comet?” “There are so many dogs to choose from,” Fluttershy said. She then walked towards one cage and saw one dog starring at all of them. Fluttershy smiled warmly, and then she looked towards Twilight and asked, “What about this one?” Twilight and Spike took a look at the dog. Twilight then smiled warmly at the dog, “Aww… well, aren’t you just a sweet big boy?” Spike then said, “I just hope that this dog is easily trained.” Then one pony in the shelter walked up to them and said, “Oh, he’s very well behaved, and is good with foals of any age.” She then got a good look at the two mares. “Say, aren’t you two the ones with the Elements of Harmony?” “Yes we are,” Twilight said. “I’m Twilight Sparkle, and this is Fluttershy.” “Oh, I heard of you and your friends, Miss Sparkle, because we all know you’re Princess Celestia’s faithful student,” said the Shelter Pony. “I also heard that you adopted a colt that looks like you, but conjured by a spell from Nightmare Moon that made you pregnant. Is it true that he only looks like you and isn’t really an evil clone or a demon made by that wicked mare?” “He’s just a foal who needed a good family, and not be treated badly,” Twilight said. “He had it worse before he came to Ponyville.” “Well, if he only looks like you and isn’t really a clone of you conjured by that evil mare, I hope that nothing bad will happen because of her,” said the Shelter Pony. “And since you’re somehow interested in this dog, I’ll have this dog out, get you the papers, and collar, food bowls, and a leash for this dog. I’m sure that your little colt is going to love him.” “Yeah,” Twilight said. “My son really deserves something that would be there for him when he’s feeling down.” “Yes, dogs are known for that,” the Shelter Pony said before walking away. Later, she came back with the paperwork, a leash, two clean food bowls, and a collar for the dog. Since the Shelter Pony was a unicorn, she levitated the papers and a quill for Twilight to sign. Twilight took the quill in her magic and signed the paper work, officially adopting the dog. The Shelter Pony then let the dog out, and the dog speed-walked right towards Twilight, licking her face. “Hey!” Twilight said, giggling and laughing as the dog lovingly licked her cheek. “Easy, boy!” Twilight then petted the dog and smiled. “Well, let’s get you to Ponyville so you can meet my foal.” Twilight then used her magic to hook the collar onto the dog’s neck, and then hooked the leash to it. Then she handed the leash to Spike, as he rode on her back. “Alright. Let’s head on home to Ponyville.” Then Twilight, Spike, Fluttershy and the dog headed on out of there. As soon as they left the animal shelter, Twilight heard a voice very familiar to her. “Twilight?” Twilight, Spike and Fluttershy looked towards the left and saw Twilight Velvet and Night Light walking towards them. They both had smiles on their faces, seeing Twilight again. “Mom?” Twilight asked. “What are you and Dad doing here in this part of town?” “We just wanted to get some fresh air, so your father and I decided to take a little stroll,” Velvet said. Then she and Night Light noticed the dog, and thought how sweet their daughter was being for her son. “Let me guess, you’re getting a dog for little Comet?” “Yep,” Twilight said. “We haven’t named him yet.” “We’re thinking of letting Comet name the dog,” Spike added. “That’s a good idea,” Night Light said. “Well, I hope that Comet will enjoy this dog.” Velvet said, as she patted the dog’s head. “One of these days, Night Light and I will have to come down to Ponyville to see how our favorite grandson’s doing.” “I’m sure that Comet would enjoy having a dog,” Twilight said. “He deserves one. Even if he wasn’t originally from here.” “I’m sure that you’re doing the right thing, Twilight,” Night Light said. “Be sure to get a lot of stuff for the dog. And make sure he has a lot of loving times.” Velvet then rubbed her hoof up and down the dog’s neck. “I will, Mom,” Twilight said. “And I’m sure that Comet will enjoy this dog as well. We better get to Ponyville. Comet will love having a dog to play with.” Velvet nodded and said, “Well, it’s been nice seeing you again.” Twilight nodded, and then she, Spike, Fluttershy and the dog headed on to the train station. Back at Sugarcube Corner, Comet was enjoying baking with Pinkie and the Cakes. She taught him how to bake a few cupcakes and then a few cookies. Comet used his magic to bring every ingredient over. “Don’t they look yummy?!” Pinkie Pie asked excitedly. “Yeah, they really do look tasty,” Comet said. Mr and Mrs. Cake then saw how well the pastries were made. They then smiled warmly at Comet as he asked, “Do you like them?” Mrs. Cake then smiled more and brought Comet over for a hug, “Yes, sweetie. You’ve done an amazing job.” Comet then hugged Mrs. Cake back and leaned against her chest, “Thank you.” Mr. Cake then thought of an idea, “I think we should let Comet come over here whenever Twilight desires, and maybe have him and Pinkie Pie bake together.” They all nodded in agreement. “I think that’s a wonderful idea, honey,” Mrs. Cake said. Just then, the sound of Comet’s stomach growled. “And I think somepony’s hungry!” Pinkie Pie said. “Lunch sounds good right now,” Comet said. “How about if me and my husband treat you for some lunch?” Mrs. Cake said. “Okay,” Comet replied, as he waited for his lunch at a table, while Mr and Mrs. Cake were in the kitchen making the little colt some lunch. After waiting for a few minutes, Mrs. Cake handed Comet a grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato soup. “My favorite!” Comet said, as he then very carefully ate his sandwich and soup. After helping the Cakes clean up from baking, Comet arrived back at the Golden Oaks Library, and now wanting to rest. Twilight opened the kitchen door and saw Comet heading towards the stairs. “Oh, hey, Comet,” Twilight said. “Are you okay?” “I’m fine,” Comet said. “Just a little tired.” Twilight walked over to Comet and nuzzled him. Twilight then said, “You have been having a hard life. So, I thought something like this would cheer you up.” Twilight then looked towards the kitchen door. “Spike, bring him out!” Then, all of a sudden, the dog that Twilight got ran out of the kitchen, slowed down while trotting before pacing, and headed towards Comet, licking his face. “Hey!” Comet said, giggling as he was being licked. “St-stop that! That tickles!” “Comet, I got you a dog to get your spirit rising,” Twilight said. “We haven’t named him yet.” “Why not?” Comet asked, looking up at Twilight. “We decided you should get to name the dog,” Twilight said, looking down at Comet. “We got him for you.” Comet smiled and looked at the dog, face to face. Comet then said, “I remember this one movie in my world I used to watch, so I think I’ll call him… Beethoven.” “Beethoven?” Twilight asked. Spike came in, also confused on the name. “Is that a name from your world?” Spike asked. Comet nodded. He then said, “It’s also the name of a music composer from the 1770’s to the 1800’s. So I’m sure that Beethoven will enjoy his name. Right, boy?” The dog then barked to reply. The dog then licked Comet’s cheek, making him giggle again. “That's sweet,” Twilight said. “I hope you will enjoy having a friend that can be with you that knows you’re feeling a little down. But… actually… Beethoven’s probably a nice name. Let’s stick with that.” Comet smiled, looking up at Twilight, and said, “Thank you.” “You’re welcome, Comet,” Twilight said. She then kissed Comet’s forehead. Then Comet headed upstairs with Beethoven following him. Twilight, Spike and Comet were having dinner in the kitchen, consisting chili, spoon bread, and a steamed carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and Beethoven was watching them eat. Spike grabbed the pepper shaker and shook it onto his food, but Twilight grabbed it with her magic and shook some on her food. “Twilight!” Spike said. “Don’t waste the pepper, Spike,” Twilight said. “Mommy, can I have more mixed vegetables?” Comet asked. “Of course, sweetie. But just some, okay?” Twilight replied, and then scooped some vegetables out of the bowl for Comet to have. “Do you want some more chili as well?” Twilight asked. Comet nodded, and then scooped a spoonful of chili for Comet. “Sweetheart, when you’re done, why don’t you feed Beethoven?” Comet nodded and after he was eating, he headed for the dog bowl and dog food. Beethoven woke up and looked towards Comet, panting and wagging his tail in excitement. “I guess Beethoven is feeling excited,” Spike said. “That’s good,” Comet said. He filled up the dog bowl with dog food. Comet put the bowl down, and then Beethoven started eating. “Thank you, Mommy, for getting him for me. I promise to take good care of him,” Comet said. “You’re welcome, Comet,” Twilight said. “Now go get ready for your bath, and I’ll be up there soon.” Comet nodded and then went upstairs to the bathroom to get the bathtub ready for a bath. Later on, Comet was already asleep, but as Twilight came in, she saw not only Comet, but their new dog, Beethoven, sleeping with her son, making her smile warmly, and then she placed Comet’s blankets back over him and then kissed him on the forehead. She then looked at Beethoven, and then petted him by stroking his head, “Welcome to the family, Beethoven.” She then kissed the dog’s head and then left, letting the dog sleep with Comet.