//------------------------------// // Family Visit // Story: League of Bronies // by darkironpony //------------------------------// Author's Note: Enjoy the chapter. Like the last one this one is unedited. [Next Day. Adven's P.O.V.] "Adveny time to get up!" Pinkie exclaimed joyfully. "Mmph," I grunted as I pulled myself into a ball. I heard her leave. Good now I can get some more sleep. "Kaboom!" "Aaaaaaaaaa!" I yelled jumping out of my bed. "Good you're up," she said as she left the room grinning. "Breakfast is ready!" I sighed. I grabbed my glasses. I shut my eyes tightly as I followed after the scent of breakfast. Strange. Since when does Pinkie cook hay bacon strips? I found my way to the table where the scent was coming from. "Mmmmmmmm. It smells wonderful," I yawned taking it in at close range. "Thank you." I opened my eyes wide. "Who are you?" Across from me stood an aged light grey mare. Her eyes were the same shade of blue as Pinkie's. Oh no! That must mean! "I'm Rock Salt. Nice to meet you," she said putting out her right front hoof. "I'm Adven Turer. Nice to meet you Miss Salt," I said nervously giving her my own hoof. "Now lets eat this food before it gets cold," she said with a small grin. "Right." After we had done eating there was a knock at the door. "I'll get it," I said walking to it. "Hello. Welcome to Sugarcube Corner," I greeted happily. "Hmph!" a stallion said forcing his way in. He gave me a look of utter disgust. "Hey mom we're back from the market!" a purple mare with a short light grey mare said following the stallion. I stood there dumbfounded. A light grey mare followed silently behind. Her long straight dark grey mane nearly touched the floor. "So," I said nervously, "You're Pinkie's family?" The stallion gave an affirmative grunt. "Daddy doesn't like to talk much. Hi I'm Blinkie," the purple mare said cheerfully. "And this is Inkie." The mare bowed her head. And pulled out a notebook and pencil simultaneously. She showed me a stylized 'hi' from the notepad. I nodded. "It is nice to meet all of you. But would any of you know where Pinkie is?" "She said she wanted to get something from a friend," Miss Salt answered politely. "She said she will be back soon. We can all just enjoy each other's company until she gets back." She went to a friend's? Then how did she?! Ugh. Its Pinkie Pie just being herself. The stallion's eyes burned with intensity. I hope I can survive. Please be back as soon as possible Pinkie! [At the Dojo. Bass's P.O.V.] "Thanks for breakfast Shadow. You really didn't have to," I said grinning. "I know. But eating something hot will help you get better sooner," he replied seriously. I stood there stunned. "Is something the matter?" Shadow asked concerned. I shook my head. "Well I think I'm gonna try and head back to the cottage," he said as he pulled himself up. "Wait! You may not be up for that yet!" I yelled worriedly. "Don't worry. I'm just going to fly there. I know I can't use my legs because they hurt too much but my wings seem perfectly fine. So don't worry about me," he answered smiling. "If you're sure you can." "I am." "See ya later then Shadow. And thanks again for the soup." "You're welcome," he said as he took off flying to the cottage. I wonder what everypony else is doing. [Adven's P.O.V.] This is awful! I have no idea what to do! Suddenly Shadow flew over head. Then an idea came to my head. "Hey do you want to see something cool?" I asked them all. "What kinda thing?!" Blinkie asked excitedly. The rest of them merely rose a brow. "Hey Shadow!" He looked down and waved as he continued to fly. "Can you come down for a second?!" He shook his head. "Why not?!" I heard Pinkie's father snicker. He pointed at himself. That's when I noticed he was covered in scars. "Oh okay!" So much for taking them to see the animals. I couldn't bring them when he's like that. That would only make them sad. And Shadow would strain himself trying to give them a good time. "So what is that really cool thing?!" Blinkie shouted impatiently. "What is it?" Inkie's notebook read as she stared blankly at me. [In Ponyville Rhino's P.O.V.] Twilight asked me if I could pick up some more quills for her. I agreed. I hadn't been outside much so I wanted to get a better feel for the town. The place actually had a very relaxed feel to it despite being attacked before. It was very odd. I made it to the quill shop. The shop owner was a tan brown stallion. His mane was a darkened brown. He wore a stylized blue vest. "What can I do for you sir? "Hey. I'm here to pick up some quills," I said smiling. "For Twilight Sparkle right?" he asked with a knowing smirk. "I take it she hardly uses a pencil." He nodded. "I put aside a group of quills just for her, "he said as he pulled out a small holder. It held many quills in it. "Thanks how much is it?" "Its on the house for my best customer," he said happily. "Thanks sir." I headed to the library. I wonder why Twilight just uses quills. Wouldn't a pencil be easier? Maybe I should ask her. "Oh Rhino! Did you get the quills?" she asked her eyes filled with hope. I nodded. And gave the tray to her. She clapped her front hooves happily. I guess as long as she's happy its okay. [Adven's P.O.V] Blinkie looks a little disappointed. Not knowing what else to do I showed them the tournament ring. "Wow! So this is where it all happens?!" Blinkie asked overjoyed. I guess she isn't. "That's right. Its actually a modified boxing ring." "So how did you do in the tournament?" Blinkie asked abruptly. "Did you win?" Miss Salt inquired with a brow raised. "I heard you lost," Inkie wrote bluntly curtesy of her notebook. "I didn't lose. In fact I'm in the finals against this really strong pony. He can manipulate emeralds into all kinda shapes. I've never seen anything like it before. I'm nervous to be honest," I shared smiling. "You don't look nervous." "The key to winning any fight is to not let the opponent see you sweat,." "That is just plain old horse apples," Pinkie's father said giving me an even stare. "What do you mean?!" I ask angrily. " To practice until you bleed and beyond that. Repetiton is the key to winning anything, " he replied firmly. "Dear!" Miss Salt said shocked. He answered with a grunt. I should try and change the subject. "Hey Inkie who told you I lost?" She pointed at Reaper. He was surrounded by a few other ponies. I glared at him. He saw me and gave me a wolf like grin in response. "Well I suppose Pinkie may be home now," Miss Salt began softly. "Okay," I sighed sadly. [Back at Sugarcube Corner] Inkie was sketching in a corner. Blinkie was playing solitaire. She asked me to play but I told her I'd join her later. "The girls have certainly taken a fast liking to you," Miss Salt said grinnig. "Really?" She nodded. "Typically it takes several days for Inkie to write to other ponies." "um..May I ask you something Miss Salt?" "There is really no need to call me miss. You can just call me Rocky. And of course you may ask me something." "Well the thing is I noticed he doesn't like me very much. Can you tell me why?" I asked hopefully. She took a deep breath. "You have to understand he cares deeply for each of us. Raising children is never easy but Pinkie's personality didn't make it any easier. She would always do something that would surprise us again and again. That made him worry for her the most. He noticed how she frowned on the farm. How she would cry herself to sleep. It hurt him to know Pinkie felt lonely because nopony understood her. He tried. Truly he did. I think he sees her decision to be with you, somepony so unlike her, is too bizarre for him to understand. And that hurts him," she explained sadly. "Wow." "Hey Everypony I'm baaaaaaaaaack!" Pinkie said as she burst through the entrance. She was wearing an overstuffed saddlebag. "Sis!" "Pinkie!" Her family went to greet her. I stood there seeing them lovingly embrace. Pinkie reached into the saddlebag. She got out a few odd items. "A colorbook for Inkie. A book on magic tricks for Blinkie. And a couple of salt shakers for mom and dad!" she said as she hoofed out the gifts. Each family member thanked Pinkie. I stood aside so they could have their family moment. "Everypony this is my coltfriend Adven!" she said suddenly appearing beside me. "Pinkie we already met while you were out," I deadpanned. "Okay, dokey, lokey. Then that means we can move on straight to the good stuff!" she exclaimed pulling out a party cannon from thin air. She let lose and the whole place was covered in decorations. "Lets Party!" [After the Party.] "Make sure to come back some time!" Pinkie said as she waved goodbye to her family. I sighed. "Wasn't that the most super terrifically fun partey ever Adveny?!" she asked expectantly. "Yeah it was," I lied grinning. "I knew it!" she said bouncing joyfully. "I'm gonna go to bed. I'm exhausted!" I said as I began to head upstairs. "Wait Adveny!" I turned around. "Yeah?" "The Cakes are coming back for the final match of the tournament!" she exclaimed gleefully. "Good. It'll be nice to see them again. And Pinkie did you take your time getting home?" "Uh huh." "Don''t try to deny it. Wait did you say yes?" She nodded grinning widely. "Why would you do that?!" I asked desperate for an answer. "Because I thought you'd have lots of fun with them. Duh." I facehoofed. "Night Pinkie." "Have Pleasant dreams Adveny!"