//------------------------------// // Congratulations // Story: Frankenstein // by The dead Pixel Brony //------------------------------// After hearing what had happened, through one way or another, all six element bearers had shown up one after another. They had all come to give their assistance, Fluttershy had even showed up with a first aid kit. But, when they showed up, they saw that a strange griffon was already caring for the teacher. They all now stood in a semi-circle next to each other and looked on in silence as Cheerilee was loaded onto a medical Carriage. The griffon was of to one side talking with a doctor. "Ah don't get it." Muttered Applejack. "Get what, darling?" Asked Rarity. "How ah'm getting this bad feeling from that guy, but then he goes out of his way to save someponies' life." Twilight gave a nod of her head. "I know what you mean, that tattered vest and shirt is atrocious. I simply must ask him to come by my shop for a fitting." "What!?" A flabbergasted Applejack and Twilight yelled in unison. "What do you mean 'what'? He saved Cheerilee's life, the least I could do is give him a new shirt. Seeing as that one looks about to fall apart, poor dear." "Poor dear!?" Hissed Twilight. "Aren't you getting that feeling from him?" "I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, darling. The only feeling I'm having right now is gratitude for him helping Cheerilee, which is how you should be feeling Twilight, honestly." "You mean... You aren't getting that feeling?" Twilight asked with wide eyes. "Fluttershy, how do you feel about him?" "Uh... Well... He, um... Looks a bit scary... but he did save Cheerilee's life... so, um... Eeep!" "UGH!" Twilight stomped a hoof. She looked over to Rainbow Dash, who was floating a few feet into the air. "Rainbow, you agree with Applejack and I, right?" "I think he's pretty cool." "Exactly! He's pretty co- wait... what!?" "Yeah, the way he sped over here to help, even though him and Cheerilee are strangers. And that box thing he used? Awesome." "ARGH! Pinkie,what do you think?" Twilight turned to look where Pinkie had been standing, but she wasn't there. "Pinkie?" The group looked around for a second. "There she is!" Called out Rainbow Dash while pointing with a hoof. The group turned the direction Rainbow was pointing, Twilight and Applejack gasped, Rarity rolled her eyes at her friends behavior. Pinkie was talking to the griffon, as was Mayor Mare. Twilight and Applejack both stared with their mouths open. Rarity scoffed and walked in front of the group. "Honestly, you two. You'd think the world was going to end over a strong breeze if your 'feeling' told you so. As for me, I'm going to say hello, and offer him my gratitude." With that, the fashionista trotted over to where Pinkie and the mayor were conversing with the griffon. "... Seeing as today is Saturday, you can start Monday morning." Finished Mayor Mare. "That should not be a problem, Miss Mare." "Yeah! That also means that you can enjoy the party tonight without having to worry about getting up early!" "And what would tonight's party be for, Pinkie?" Asked Rarity as she closed in on the group. "It's a you-saved-Cheerilee's-life-welcome-to-Ponyville party for Victor here!" Answered Pinkie while pointing a hoof at the griffon. "Well, again, thank you for your actions today Victor." Said Mayor Mare while extending a hoof. The griffon grabbed her hoof and gently shook it. "I'll meet you in front of the school Monday morning." "Till then, Miss Mare." The griffon let go of the mayor's hoof, she gave a simple goodbye to Pinkie and Rarity before departing. "Well, I need to go prepare for tonight's party, I'll see you guys later!" Pinkie Pie said before bouncing away. The griffon gave a little sigh, he shook his head, and let out a small chuckle. "Miss Pinkie is nice, but she is a tad tiring." Commented the griffon as he turned to Rarity. "She can be, but she is a dear friend to us all." "I can see that." A sudden look of realization crossed the griffons face. "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I don't know your name." "It's no trouble, darling. My name is Rarity, and yours?" She asked while offering a hoof. "Victor, Victor Frankenstein, Miss Rarity." The griffon gently took the outstretched hoof in his talon, and gave it a light kiss before letting go. "Oh my! What a gentlestallion!" Rarity responded while fluttering her eyelashes. "Beauty deserves the utmost in return for letting us peasants look upon it." The griffon retorted with a smile. "And a flatter to boot!" Giggled Rarity. "I only speak the truth, Miss Rarity." The griffon responded with a bow. "I... don't mean to come across as rude, but was there something I could help you with?" "Think nothing of it, darling. I just wished to give my thanks for helping Cheerilee." "No thanks are needed. I just did what any other doctor should do in that situation." "Oh my! A gentlestallion and a doctor? I dare say you are the entire package, Mr. Frankenstein." "No who's flattering whom?" Chuckled the griffon. "And please, call me Victor." "Alright, Victor, as an extension of my thanks, I would be honored if you would allow me the pleasure of making you a new vest and shirt, perhaps a full suit?" Rarity put a hoof to her chin in thought for a second. The griffon looked taken aback at Rarity's statement, then guilty. "I-I would like nothing more than to have a new set of clothes, but I'm afraid to say I would have no way to pay you." "I would never ask for money from the very po- I mean, griffon that saved a friend of mine." "Oh Miss Rarity I cou-" "Ah, ah! I will not take no for an answer! This is a gift from me to you." "W-well if you insist..." "I do. Now come along Victor." Rarity said as she turned to leave. "Uh... I..." The griffon sighed, then chuckled. "Alright then, lead the way Miss Rarity." Rarity let off a small series of giggles at the griffon's slight befuddlement. The griffon walked up next to Rarity and the two set off. The two walked in silence for a little while, till curiosity crept up on the fashionesta. "Victor..." "Yes, Miss Rarity?" "If I may be so bold to ask, what was the mayor referring to about monday morning?" "Oh, Well, when the mayor came up to thank me for saving Miss Cheerilee, and while we were talking she happened to mention that Miss Cheerilee was the school teacher for this town's children. I inquired further, and she told me that school would have to be closed for a few days while she waited for a substitute to come from Canterlot. I mentioned to her that I needed a job, and that I was qualified, if not more so, to teach the children while Miss Cheerilee was in the hospital. She asked me a few questions about my qualifications, I answered them to the best of my abilities, she then accepted my proposal, and now I am going to teach the children till Miss Cheerilee gets better in a week or two, depending on how extensive the damage was, that is." "Wow... To be blunt, that was a mouth full." "To be brutally honest, you asked." Chuckled the griffon. "I guess I did, didn't I?" Giggled Rarity in response. "If you don't mind, may I ask about your qualifications?" "You asked... In my youth, I studied the alchemist works of Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelsus, and Albertus Magnus, those are famous griffon alchemists. I studied at the University of Ingolstadt in the Griffon Kingdom's capital. I studied chemistry mainly, as well as other scientific courses." "My, it seems that you and Twilight would get along swimmingly." Giggled Rarity. "You mean the librarian?" "Ah, So you've met her." "We have met, yes. But, I couldn't help but feel that she doesn't like me being here." "What do you mean, Darling?" "Well... When Igor, my assistant, and I entered town, the residents looked upon us with curiosity and fear. I spotted her out of the corner of my eye, and she appeared to look at me with... hate." "Well... to be honest, from first appearance you do appear a little... scary, I think is the right word." "I guess I would look that way to ponies who don't know." The griffon said with a sad look. "What do you mean, darling?" She asked with concern on her face. "I... I'd rather not talk about it." Although curiosity burned within her, she knew better than to press for more. She turned her attention forward, and noticed they were almost to the boutique. The two walked in silence the rest of the way. When they were but a few feet from the door, Rarity trotted forward, and stood next to the door with a hoof on the door knob. She put on a smile and looked back at the griffon. "Welcome to Carousel Boutique, where everything is chic, unique, and magnifique!" She proclaimed as she opened the door for the griffon. The griffon hesitated for a second. He opened his beak as if to talk, but stopped himself. He chuckled, and with a bow entered the boutique.