//------------------------------// // Time to shine // Story: Her Child Of The Night // by Thefastspark //------------------------------// Four days pass with no signs of Denko's appearance after he shot down Drake. It was becoming clear that Luna was becoming more worried about the situation. 'It has been four days. No signs of Denko or anypony seeing anything strange. We art becoming scared for Drake. He has to start school today for we art worried he will be bullied so much.' Luna stomped her left hoove down. "No. We shouldn't be worried, he is loved and cared for enough to know he has us. Ok, tis time to wake our child." The grandfather clock struck 6:00 A.M. The usual time to get up for the Canterlot Elementary school. Guards trotted around aimlessly around the castle. Luna's mind only locked on the thought of Drake being bullied and hated more then he has to. Luna wanted to just, not let him leave at all for school but it was her sisters' law overall so he had no choice. Luna crept in through the door, peering at her sleeping child, a low yet light smile formed from her muzzle trotting over to him. "Wake up little Drake, tis time for thys first day of school." She said nuzzling him gently. Though Drake just grunted. "Mmmmmm, already?" He asked moaning on the pillow. Luna rolled her eyes and nuzzled him again making him groan. "Ok, ok mommy. I'm getting up." He arose front he bed sheets, his hair shuffled on and about. "Mommy? What if they hate me? What if they don't want to be my friends?" His voice was concerned, but Luna could understand. "Don't worry Drake. Just be grateful for who does accept thee." Drake gave a little nod and stood up before Luna. His height still to Luna's forelegs. "Mommy? Is it ok if I could walk myself to school?" Luna looked back at him, over by the door. "Of coarse sweetie. Just be careful and mind thyself." "Yes mommy." Drake went inside the bathroom to brush his teeth and hair. Luna was still scared for her child, she just wanted everything to be ok for the most part. She quietly thought for the next 5 minutes, her worry going over her. "Ok Mommy! I'm ready!" She switched her eyes to the bathroom where a Combed and Dashing Drake stood. "Oh my! You look ravishing for thy first day!" "Mommmmm!" "Sorry, sorry. Thou still looks amazing." That remark made Drake blush a little. He thought so as well. "Thank you mommy." "No problem. Now... Let's get thee to school." They both trotted downstairs. Drake with his Arm Satchel ready. The locks a Snowflake on it. The color a nice clean brown, still new and clean to say the most. Celestia yawned more then she should've. Seeing Drake and Luna at the front gate. "Off to school little Drake? Have fun on your first day." Drake gave a wave back, Celestia doing so as well. Putting her hoove back down and getting morning muffins for herself and the guards to snack on. Drake and Luna left the castle. Seeing so many fillies and Colts galloping and trotting to school with good friends. Some Unicorns, some Pegasus. "Mommy, I'm scared. I'm not really sure." Luna pressed her cool lips on the side of Drake's head. "Sweetie. Just remember that we love thou and so does Auntie Tia." Drake knew that they loved him. So does Cadence, Twilight, Spike. And everypony else. This motivation got Drake going. "You're right mommy! I love you!" He hugged her tight, tucking his head on her Moon mantle. "And we love thou as well." He let go, looking back at the busy street. 'Here we go.' He thought to himself starting to walk to where the school was. Though many ponies were staring at him making him uncomfortable. He knew he was different but was it really necessary to stare at him? Never mind. Let's just focus on getting to school. It seemed so far, like about 2 miles, it was getting tiring but he had lived at the castle for 7 years. So it was just him. Though it actually didn't, it was about 8 minutes from the castle depending on how he traveled. On the outside, it seemed normal. A red painting on the wooden walls. A bronze bell on the top, Glass windows. Though it was at least big. He peered inside seeing many different ponies and other creatures. Making feel at least ease for the other creatures that were partaking in the school. He didn't have to feel like a freak. He takes a deep inhale then a deep exhale. "Ok. Let's do this." He pushed the door open letting the Celestial sun beam through the door, Drake casting his shadow on the floor. The other schoolkids looked at him, eyes glaring and locking their gaze upon him. 'Not again, please let them hope it's ok.' He took a small gulp and walking slowly inside. A group of kids smiled friendly at him. A open seat by a Filly and a Colt. It made him worry that they wouldn't accept it but what choice did he have? He sat down, falling on her rump. No chairs. Ponies always sit on their haunches for this and they were used to it. Unfortunately for Drake, he was not. He kept fidgeting to find a comfy position. "Ugggghh!" He groaned as a Griffon tapped his shoulder with it's left lion paw. "Here. Sit like this." The griffon sat down with his two Lions legs sat aside together. Making Drake do so, and he actually felt good in the spot. "Thanks! I'm Drake, what's yours?" "It'll be told once the class starts. The teacher does roll call to make sure everypony is here." Drake nodded and looked at it, he really couldn't tell if it was a girl or boy. "And don't worry. You can be my friend Drake." Wow. It was that easy to get a friend? He never thought it would be like that. The school doors opened, a light blue mare with lavender mane and tail trotted in. Her honey colored eyes sparkled with excitement. Her Cutie Mark of a pink Feather with purple sparkles. She seemed friendly to say the most. "Welcome class! I am Mrs. Featherpenny. And I will be your school teacher for the next few years." Well. This was going to be a new life for Drake and he actually might like it. This could turn out to be good. Drake had no idea what worries he had for all this time.