//------------------------------// // Chapter 6: Work // Story: The Other Earth // by hunterz263 //------------------------------// "Hey there" The cerulean blue mare said in a calm tone of voice. Everything you could think of was frozen by the sound of her crisp and sweet voice. You felt your cheeks burn and your heart melt at the tone of the pegasus' voice. Everything on your face displayed the signs that you liked her, so much so that if it wasn't for your control, you would... "Hello? Anybody home?" Rainbow Dash said in a more annoyed voice than her previous introduction. That very tone snapped you out of your fantasies and reminded you that you were on the job; you couldn't flirt with her just yet. You took a deep breath and prepared to serve and work. "Hello there, welcome to the shop. How may I help you?" Your sound was relaxed, calm, professional after you took that one deep breath. Your thoughts started to focus on your work and less upon the pony you have always dreamed about. Despite how obvious your face showed that you like her, she didn't appear to be affected at all. You were not complaining about that though; the less she knew right now, the better. "I'd like to order three coffees to go please. A few of my friends have to go to the rainbow factory to make sure everything is running smoothly." Easy enough, three coffees, one of the easiest drinks to make. You set right to work on making the drinks while the polychromatic mare worked through her saddlebags for a few bits. After two minutes you pumped out all three drinks flawlessly, a much better routine then your test run. You took all three drinks and set them in front of the pony of your dreams. The thought of satisfying not only your first customer but also the mare of your wildest fantasies made you smile as wide as Pinkie Pie herself! "That'll be five bits" You pronounce. She gladly shoved the bits closer to you which you failed to notice. You blush slightly but take them and put them in the register with ease. "Thank you" Rainbow announced in a friendly manner, her voice sending waves of relaxation throughout your body. "Please come again" Rainbow smiled at you. Goodness, she was smiling at you! You felt the smile on your own face grow at the sight. Your dream mare was smiling at you! The pure excitement of seeing that smile sent your heart into a pounding fit. "I think I might. See you soon" Rainbow walked out of the store just as she walked in, relaxed, slow, and overall amazingly. Everything about her was amazing to you. Her powerful hind-legs showed off their muscular power with every step she took. That tail which swished around, the way her cutie mark glowed. Everything about her was just as you imagined her to be! She was out the door and turned to the left. Celestia's sun was barely starting to rise with its rays of beautiful gold already beaming across the land. Rainbow just fitted perfectly with that sun, everything about her was shown in uncensored detail in the sunlight; it almost looked like she was glowing. When you saw the last bits of her tail leave your line of view, you let out a great sigh of relief and fulfillment. You severed your first customer, who happened to be your dream mare, which was rewarded in her smiling at you and possibly going back to your shop! Silver Java was going to be so- "I'm amazed" That was fast of her to say; you were just thinking that. You turned around to see that Silver had a warm smile plastered onto her grey lips. You were thankful she was not using that other tone of voice on you today. "Generally, ponies are more normal when they are on the job for the first they. Guess your species has a lot more confidence than I previously thought. You are on the job fully now" Add impressing your boss to the list as well. This day was perfect! "You served one customer, but I say in about thirty minutes you will need some help." You thought of that as well. This was just one customer. Soon you would have to deal with a least thirty at a time. You showed no fear though. "I will not fail you Silver Java!" You made a salute to her which only made her smile blossom. You felt her hoof punch your stomach lightly. "Don't grow so cocky. You may be surprised at how hectic it get when the crowds start to pour into the shop." In the back of your head, you were scared on how you would handle everypony's request. Would you crack? What if you messed up and order? What if you injured a pony by accident? Wh- No! You were not going to mess up! You served the pony you loved flawlessly. How hard could it be to serve thirty ponies? Right? "I will be here to help you though. Even Spoony himself needed the help. So don't worry." her friendly manner of voice put the rest of your mind at ease. Silver smiled again before leaving you to your business. This was going to be a long day, but you could only get better. You looked over your tools again, recited the recipes in your head, and pretended you were serving a drink. you were ready for this crowd. . . . . . Four in the afternoon was the time you would get out of your shift. You had ten minutes left. You were holding yourself up on the counter. Eyes were starting to droop shut. That crowd drove every ounce of energy out of your body. The constant talking, the endless order, even their bright and wondrous colors all added up to one killer headache. Your head was pulsing on rhythm. It was a metronome of pain and was not going to vanish any time soon. Silver Java was faring much better than you. Your eyes drifted over her energized body; she looked like she actually gained energy from that rush all those hours ago and still had it! Her eyes wandered around until they looked into your very own. "Only eight more minutes. You did an amazing job today. I'm glad I picked you for the job, even though you were the only one that applied" She giggled a little; why was she? "Anyway, tomorrow isn't as bad since it will be the weekend. Not too many ponies then" Her demeanor was friendly throughout the day. You thought she lost the tone. That made you do a mental sigh of relief. You took a breath. "It was great working today Silver Java." Your voice was much more raspy and tired. This day was a killer on your body, but it was almost over. "I think you are going to make my shop the number one cafe in Ponyville" You felt your cheeks redden. Making the shop the most successful one in Ponyville was a compliment you never got your entire life. All you got was labeled. You thank her kindly after that. Then you saw the clock with an owl on it hit four. It made four dings within ten seconds. "Ah, time for your shift to end. I look forward to tomorrow. Have a great day." You returned her friendly words with your own then proceeded out the door. Your head buzzed with so many thoughts on your first day of work. Serving Rainbow Dash, impressing your boss, going through your first crowd rush, this day was perfect. Once you heard the shop's door close, you looked around. It was four in the afternoon. There was plenty to do in Ponyville. What would be first? Only one way to find out. Your legs were carrying you. This town alone was beautiful. With it being filled with shops, recreation, homes, hospitals, and more. Nightclubs were yet to be open. Shops were starting to fill with ponies getting off of work. You made a mental note not to go into a shop at this hour. Ponies were smiling everywhere, walking the town on their own business. Some said hi to you and other just waved. You thought back to Earth. People there were hectic; always moving alone. They never stopped to say hi, nor did they smile. It was work and stress. Here it was peace and friendliness. How could Fox leave a world like this? Around three hours past as you endlessly walked about the streets. The sun was starting set set in the distance and the moon's beams of white light would soon blanket most of the land into deep sleep. You made your way back to the apartment. Room 314. It might not be the house like you had in District 9, but it was still home. You went inside and found Zach just glowing with energy. "Hey man! Today was just awesome!" Zach was shaking. Whatever happened to him must have made really happy. "Oh really? I had a great day as well" Your voice was much more normalized now that you had a chance to rest when you were exploring Ponyville and saying high to a bunch of ponies. "Well go on man! How was it?" You wondered if he would ever stop shaking. You began to recall the events of your job. You decided to surprise him a little by starting out with your first rush. He was sitting down more calmly as he listened to you pronounce how you did your first rush with no flaws. From there you told him about your boss' compliments. He was already smiling; yet when he heard that, it grew so much more. "Wow, that's awesome dude!" "Let me tell you the best part. I got to serve Rainbow Dash. She was my first customer." You said this coolly, Hearing that made Zach jump out of his chair. "No way!" "Yes way. Best part is, she smiled at me and said she might come back." You were just smiling more and more as you recalled the memory. "That is so freaking awesome dude! My day was just amazing. Okay, so..." He went on to retell the story of his work. It started out with him going on about how he was working at the library. He didn't seem like an egghead but he was. In the back of you head, you thought he was perfect for Twilight. He then went on to tell you all about how his work was mainly sorting things for her. He also had to check out a few books to a few regular clients his boss had. He was smiling and jumping as he told you all about it. You noticed his cheeks light up a little which made you smirk. He was talking about how his day was ending. Twilight apparently was just as impressed as Silver Java was. Zach was requested to come over to Twilight house. He cheeks lit up. "I said yes. I think she wants us to form a little book club. I mean, I am really excited, but I'm also nervous" You knew the feeling, so you told him just to relax and be himself. He smiled and hugged you. Once you two broke off, you went into your bedrooms. Being one less member short meant the rent wouldn't be as high. Food charges were less. Everything was setting in. You had a job. You served Rainbow Dash, and made a few new acquaintances along the way. You thought things could only get better. Your thoughts drifted of you and Rainbow Dash being together and cuddling. You smiled as you fell asleep pretending you were hold her in your very own arms.