Friendly enemy

by Cone of Wonders


No peace for the changeling

The party music seemed to be getting louder with each passing minute. Being a changeling, 011 did not understand music so to him it was nothing more than an irritating noise. "This sound is beginning to hurt my ears"! He complained to Fluttershy who was bringing 011 over to meet her other friends that 011 had yet to meet. "Oh dear. ummm... well I could talk to Pie about turning the volume down if you want"? Asked Fluttershy, wanting the changeling to enjoy his first of hopefully many nights in Ponyville. "I would appreciate it". He replied. Fluttershy left to find Pinkie Pie, leaving 011 alone. As the changeling watched Fluttershy appear from his sight, his mouth formed a smile. "Now that she's been dealt with, I can now get out of this foul place". Unfortunately for 011, he did not know where the exit was causing his smile to be short lived. "... Grak'ien statla". He muttered before moving in a single direction on his quest to find the exit.

After a few minutes of fighting through the huge crowd of ponies, 011 saw the rectangular gap which allowed access inside and outside of a building, believed to be called a door. His eyes lit up and he smiled once again and for whatever reason was able to emit some sort of *Squee* sound. He moved closer and closer to the door until he was suddenly met by an orange mare with some type of headwear who had stepped in front of him, blocking his path to freedom the look on her face seemed angry. 011 did not feel in the mood for this nonsense and spoke. "May I help you with something"? The mare looked at him in his eyes and responded. "Yeah. Why are one of you changelings here"? she said harshly. 011 gave a light chuckle. Normally he would have just teleported her out of the way for speaking like that but to him, it was a nice change to see some pony who didn't want to try to be friends with him. If anything, he preferred her hostility to the kindness every pony else had given him. "If you must know, I have been forced to live in this accursed town for the next few days thanks to your princess". He replied. "Then y'all better watch yer back if ah were you. If y'all try to hurt any pony here, ah be coming for you". The orange pony walked away, barging 011 to the left as she left. Eventually she was nowhere to be seen and 011 was left with his own thoughts. "At least she makes a change from all of these other ponies". He thought as he was about attempt to leave the party again. However... "Silver? Oh there you are". "CHRYSALIS WHY DO YOU CURSE ME "! He screamed in his head as he began to get frustrated. He turned round from the door and faced Fluttershy who had just walked up to his side. "I got Pinkie to turn down the music for you". She said with a smile. "Great". Replied the changeling who gave a slight disheartened moan seeing how he hoped that she would have taken longer to convince the Pink pony to turn the music down.

Fluttershy had pulled 011 back into the center of the party where 011 was forced to meet several other ponies including a couple of mares called Lyra and Bonbon who seemed friendly enough apart from the fact that the one called Lyra kept asking, even begging for 011 to turn into some type of creature called a "Human". Eventually she got dragged away by the other mare, Bonbon. When 011 was alone with Fluttershy, he felt that he should ask about the orange mare he had met earlier. "I must ask yellow pegasus, moments ago, an orange mare walked up to me and threatened me about leaving her friends alone. Do you know who that is"? Fluttershy thought for a minute, there were a few orange ponies around at the party which made it hard to identify. "Was she wearing a hat"? She asked. "Yes. She also seemed to speak weird as though her voice was twisted". Replied 011 describing the pony as best he could. "... I think you mean she had an accent. And yes, I do know her. She's one of my best friends". "Another one"? thought 011 as this wasn't the first time he had heard the pegasus say that about some pony. "Her name is Applejack. She runs Sweet Apple Acres. I'm glad you met her... sort of". She said uncertain if they would get along. Only time would tell. "I feel that I must ask. Where will I be living during my suffering here in this town"? Fluttershy gave him a disapproving look as he could have found a better way to ask instead of being so rude. Nonetheless, she answered his question. "You'll be living in this house. I hope you like it". 011 looked around, noticing that furniture had already been delivered. There were chairs, a dining table and a couple of cupboards placed against the sides of the walls. "I must admit, it is better than where I lived back at the hive". He said sounding impressed. He tried out the chair nearest to him and sat down. It was very comfy for the changeling who had never owned furniture before. He got off of the chair feeling satisfied with it and began to head upstairs. "I must try out the new bed as well. I hope it is as comfy as the chair". He said with enthusiasm as he was halfway up the stairs already. "But Silver, what if you fall asleep? You'll miss the rest of the party"! Asked Fluttershy a little worried. 011 just stopped in his tracks and faced Fluttershy before saying. "Oh dear, what a shame. It would be so heart rendering if I were to miss the rest of this party". Replied 011 mockingly. Lucky for him that Fluttershy did not notice his sarcasm. "Well if you're sure, I could come and wake you in half an hour if you'd like". "Thanks but I'll be fine". Fluttershy then left 011, feeling somewhat suspicious. 011 gave a sigh of relief. "Well if I can't escape, at least I can get some peace and qui-". "Ooh, Silver! Silver! Come over here! You have got to see this"! Came a recognizable voice which belonged to a certain pink earth pony.

"BUCKING TARTARUS"!!!!