Alex woke up on Friday, in the short time since he had accepted Twilight's apology, despite the fact he had protested against it momentarily, he had been doing a lot for the community such as: helping out the local school teacher, using his height to grab things that earth ponies couldn't, and starting a religion based around the idea of friendship! Whether this is a bad thing or not, no one is entirely sure; Twilight is apprehensive, but accepting of this new following, mostly due to the thanks of Celestia writing her a letter and Twilight's own personal research into the matter.
A knock came from the door to his house which nearly made Alex freeze up, but quickly calmed down once he realized the knocks were slow and deliberate. He walked over and opened the door to be face to face with the local mailmare, Derpy.
"A friendly day, Alex!" she beamed.
"A friendly day to you too, Derpy. I'm afraid I have a few things to do today, so I cant talk too much. What 'cha got for me today?"
Derpy reached into her mailbag and fished out a few letters and bills, "Since you're coming out of your house more, a few ponies have written you some thank you letters for helping them! Cheerilee especially was struggling with the foals' work and was highly appreciative of your assistance!"
Alex smiled, "She told me as much, yes, I wasn't expecting a card though. I'll have to thank her for that later. What about bills? Anything I can pay now?"
Derpy's eyes widened, "Oh, right! That's why I brought up Cheerilee in the first place! She forgot to give you money for your time, so she offered to pay for your house bills for the next month!"
Alex followed suit, "Wait, really? I was just trying to be nice, I wasn't expecting payment! Would... it be rude to say no to it?"
Derpy frowned slightly, "A bit, yes. Even if you didn't accept this form of payment, most ponies would take that as a sign that it's not enough and try to go bigger."
Alex took a glance at the clock, 9:28, "Ah, Derpy, this conversation has been fun, but I really gotta go." Derpy nodded and handed him the mail, which he placed on a table before waving goodbye to the mare, "Friends!"
"Friends!" She waved back.
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Alex made it to the town hall just in time, with Princess Celestia and Twilight both waiting there for him. Celestia looked highly amused at the whole thing whilst Twilight continued to hold a worried expression. He bowed to Celestia and held a deeper bow towards Twiight, this only served to increase both of their emotions.
"It has come to my attention that you wish to create a religion revolving around my previous student, Princess Twilight Sparkle, is that correct, Alex O'Riley?" Alex nodded, "Might I ask what exactly your religion would be about so that I may understand what it is you wish to do?"
"Yes, Princess, the friendship religion will be one of love and harmony, teaching to all the good works that Goddess Twilight," Twilight flushed at this, "has done for us all in her quest for friendship."
"Goddess Twilight? Intriguing. I will admit, this is one of the better religions I have seen spring up, though, it does concern me slightly. I would like to ask a few questions before I recognize this as a religion."
It was this that made Twilight stop gawking and turn her attention towards the mare of the sun, "Wait, what?! I thought you-"
But Celestia already had a rebuttal prepared, "He has said that all he wants to do is share your lessons with the world. Is that truly so bad?"
"W-well, no, but-"
She leaned in to Twilight's ear to whisper, "You're immortal now, Twilight, this would either happen sooner or later, but I'm glad it's happening at a time I can help you through it. I do have my fair share of experience with dealing with religions based around alicorns." Celestia smiled at her while Twilight processed the statement.
The alicorn of the sun focused on Alex, for a moment, it felt as if she were judging his very soul, "Alex O'Riley, Might I ask how you want to go about teaching using Twilight's reports?" He could swear it was getting warmer.
"I... Hm... I would try to set up a central church as a center for learning about friendship. Perhaps a portion of it could be used to teach children as well." The room grew warmer.
"And how would you teach them exactly?"
Alex looked confused, "Through... talking? Active demonstrations? Like a normal school? I don't understand the question..." The temperature returned to normal and Celestia seemed to let out a relieved sigh.
"Very well. I do not see an issue with recognizing this. If you would like, and if Twilight agrees, I shall give you some of her reports to me in order for you to properly teach her lessons." Alex looked to Twilight and smiled nervously.
Twilight sighed, "I... suppose having more ponies learn about friendship isn't a bad thing."
She nodded, "Then it shall be done. I hope to see you soon, Alex." She then teleported away, back to Canterlot.
Twilight spoke up, "So... what are you going to do now?"
Alex shifted, a bit nervously, "I... suppose I should build a church. Does your library have any books I could borrow to help me along, goddess?"
Twilight cringed, "Please don't call me goddess to my face. This whole thing still makes me a bit uncomfortable."
Alex bowed, "I'm sorry, ma'am, I did not mean to offend, I'm still new to this whole thing."
"Friendship?"
"Religion."
Twilight cocked her head, "Oh? Mind telling me more?"
"I... would really rather not if that is alright with you, ma'am."
Twilight nodded sagely, "You don't have to if you don't want to."
"Thank you."
"I'm sorry if it seems like I don't want to be your friend, but religion isn't something normally done in Equestria. It's odd having someone make one of you. I... would still like to be your friend if you'd let me?" Twilight gave a small smile.
Alex grinned, "I would be honored, ma'am."