Journal: “Oh man. Coming to Ponyville must have been the worst accident of my life. Because of one word, I ended up with a cracked skull and an entire town that now hates me. At least Princess Twilight is being sociable. I don’t really know what to do here. I’m debating just staying in bed, resting my week, and then leaving towards the next town. Why does misfortune love me so?”
Putting my journal away I simply lay my head down in bed and fall sleep. The next morning I woke up to a rooster! Unfortunately I was startled and fell on the floor. “What’s the deal with me falling? Whatever, this can’t get much worse than it already has.” Walking down Spike is obviously giving me the cold shoulder, and the Princess doesn’t seem to be up yet… don’t know how given that rooster. Leaving the castle I decide to explore Ponyville a bit more, despite knowing that I’ll probably get the silent treatment.
Walking around, I really do enjoy the rural feel this town has. It’s a shame I have to move on; I’m just not welcome here. The next thing I know I hear a giant thunderclap! All I could do is freeze in place…then I heard laughing coming from the cloud “Oh man! That was priceless! Who would have thought the big bad wolf hunter was scared of Lightning?”
I knew that voice “Rainbow! What the hay do you think you’re doing?”
“Oh nothing much, just hazing the new colt in town. Why? You scared?”
“Just surprised Rainbow, to be honest I’m surprised you’re talking to me. I thought everypony hated me.”
“Nah. Not everypony hates you. Just most ponies in Ponyville.”
“Yeah that’s what I thought.”
“Well hey if anything else you have to feel good knowing that Twilight doesn’t hate you.”
“The Princess doesn’t hate me? Yeah right. I insulted one of her friends, then she probably put me up in her place just to be kind.”
“Here she comes now. Ask her yourself I need to go anyway. Catch you later Flame.” Rainbow flies off as Twilight trots on up.
“Hey princess?”
“Yes Flame?”
“You seriously don’t hate me? Five days ago you looked like you wanted nothing more than to tear my head off!”
“Think about this Flame. If I hated you would I have talked with you and helped with the mayor?”
“Point taken.”
“I’d love to chat, and speak more about spells but I have somewhere I need to be.”
“Alright then Princess.” And there she goes. I am not used to this at all.
As ponies start filtering out for the day, I try to stay out of everyponies way. I can tell they’re still mad, just not to the same degree. More than a few times I’m aked to tell the full story of the monster. By the end of the day I think ended up telling the whole story to every pony in Ponyville it seems. Along the way I did explore Ponyville quite a bit. I even found a few of the houses on the outskirts of town. Deciding to explore more tomorrow I head back to the castle. When I get back inside, I’m met with an explosion of streamers that takes me off my hooves!
“Welcome to Ponyville!” Pinkie says alone.
“What in the world is going on here Pinkie? I never said I would stay!”
“I know that but everypony deserves a party!. And since your new this kind of party just makes sense!” Looking around I only see Princess Twilight, Spike, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, and a few ponies I met earlier in town. I could tell that Applejack was none too happy to be here. Although she does look content to be with her friends. Looking at the groups of friends, I can’t believe I made them mad at me. They seem so happy, joyous, content to just be together. So not wanting to ruin the party I join in whole heartedly. I must say, these ponies know how to party.
The next morning, I’m just waking up on the floor “Oh my head, how much cider did I drink?” As I look around I see everypony from last night also sprawled out on the floor. Looking outside Celestia hasn’t even raised the sun yet. Well as I’m already up, I might as well wake everypony else as well. One by one I wake everpony up… wait a second…when did all these ponies get here? I only remember a few besides the Princess, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow, Fluttershy, Spike, and Pinkie. Did I pass out as more ponies arrived?
Eventually I have everypony up except for those around Applejack. As I look at them I have to wonder…did I do something stupid last night? I did wake up pretty close to them. Shaking my head I go to wake up the six ponies still sleeping, saving Applejack for last. I looked at the girls “Can one of you wake up Applejack? I don’t feel like getting kicked again.”
As I say this they chuckle amongst themselves as Rarity speaks up still giggling “Oh no darling (snicker) we couldn’t possibly wake her up (giggle) it’d be better if you did it.”
Pinkie chimes in barely holding back laughter “Yeah you should wake her. I’m sure it’ll be ok!”
I raise an eyebrow “what do you mean? What’s going on?” Before I get any answer they all break down laughing on the floor. “Ok, I’ll wake her. This better not end poorly.” I slightly lean over Applejack “Uh, Applejack. Applejack! It’s time to get up.” She doesn’t even stir. I tap her side “Applejack! Come on it’s time to wake up!” Still nothing… and the girls just laugh. I’m surprised that won’t wake her.
“Ok girls, let’s see if this works.” So I stand behind her, bring my mouth and to her ear and whisper “Applejack. If you don’t get up you’ll miss out on breakfast.”
Then she snaps awake and we head butt “BREAK…ow. Now what the hay did you go and do that fer?”
All the girls are in hysterics. “I just tried to wake you up! It’s morning! Look!”
“Ah see that, but why were…you…” I can see the wheels in her head turning…and her face just goes blank.
Applejack says something under her breath but I don’t catch it. “Uh, Applejack, Is something wrong?”
I barely make out “what…did…do?”
“One more time please?”
Now she’s screaming at me “WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?!?!?”
“I didn’t do anything!”
“THEN WHY WERE YA STANDING OVER ME?!?!”
Great, now I’m screaming “BECAUSE YOU WOULDN’T WAKE UP!”
Oh if looks could kill. “You were standing over me because Ah wouldn’t wake up? How do Ah know you didn’t do something to me last night?”
“How should I know? Last thing I remember is the cider drinking contest.”
Applejack is rather taken back at this point “Really??? You were still moving around after that.”
“Oh what the hay. I didn’t think that…wait…Was that cider alcoholic?”
“It shouldn’tah been…Hey Pinkie was that regular cider or stronger stuff?”
Pinkie is barely able to talk through her laughs “Of course it was the good stuff. Come on we’re all friends here what the issue?”
I chime in “So did something happen or...”
“Don’t worry everypony behaved.”
I breathe a sigh of relief at this point “Oh good, I really didn’t…”
“Unless shamelessly flirting will Flame is not behaving then we’re all guilty!” and she gives the biggest smile.
Almost in unison “WHAT?!?!?!”
Applejack first “But how??? Ah’m still mad at him fer the whole monster incident!”
Then Twilight “Yeah Pinkie, I can understand if we talked but I don’t think I’d do something like that!”
Next Fluttershy completely behind her mane “Oh my, that’s so embarrassing”
Now Rainbow “Nononono Pinkie that has to be wrong. I don’t flirt shamelessly with strange ponies.”
Rarity last “Please tell me your joking Pinkie. A Lady does not shamelessly flirt.” I’ll be honest; since Pinkie said those words I think my jaw hit the floor.
Pinkie happily replies “Well we did. Why not? He’s hot!” and she’s laughing again “Get it? Flame equals hot! (giggle) ooh ooh You should look at Flame! (some laughter) I think he’s star struck or something!”
Sure enough they turn to look at me standing there with a dropped jaw, then subsequently turn bright red. “Well I…uh…thanks for the compliment?” I don’t even get a response; they just leave. Twilight just buries her head in a book, I am staying in her house after all, why should she leave? “Well Twilight I’m going to…a...go for a walk CYA!”
I find a good secluded spot and just pace for a while. Oh. My. Goddess. I can’t believe Pinkie said that! First I’m hated, then I’m simply the new guy, now I’m popular! WHAT THE HAY IS GOING ON HERE! This is so messed up. I really don’t know how to handle those girls. Especially Applejack! First she hates me, now apparently she likes me??? Now to top it all off They all flirted with me, and I can’t remember it! ARG! I don’t think I’ve ever been so embarrassed in my entire life. All I’ve done is allow for more misunderstandings! I don’t want to be a bother to Ponyville but that’s all I’ve done here! That’s it! Tomorrow I’m leaving, crap but doc said rest for a week. I can travel safely then, but where to go from here? I could visit Canterlot. I’ve heard great things about from Iron!
Then I hear “Whatcha doin’?”
Pretty sure I jumped at least 5 hooves “Geez Pinkie! Don’t scare me like that! You almost gave me a heart attack!”
“Sorry! I saw you walking and I thought I’d check in.”
“Pinkie, please tell me you were lying about the flirting. I just can’t wrap my head around that right now.”
“Nopie Dopie! It happened! I didn’t think you’d mind getting attention from 6 mares? You’re not…”
“No Pinkie! No, that’s not the issue. I like mares. I just have too much going on my head right now.”
“Okie Dokie Lokie. I’ll leave you alone then.” And just like that she’s gone…She’s another one I’ll never get used to.
It’s still early…and I have nothing to do…great. At least I can use magic tomorrow. Well, I think I’ll just do the odd-non-magic-requiring job for the day. Somepony must need help. Going around it seems that nopony does. I’m not going to Sweet Apple Acres, so all that’s left to ask is Rarity. Stepping into Carousel Boutique “Hello, Rarity , I was wandering if you needed help with anything today.”
She trots in “Ah yes Flame as a matter of fact I could use your help. Follow me.”
“Uh…okay…just nothing to requiring magic ok? Doc said not until tomorrow.”
Getting some sultry looks now “Oh don’t worry. Magic won’t be necessary for you. “
10 minutes later…
”You know, I’m glad I could help but isn’t this too tight?”
“Don’t worry, the suit isn’t made for you. I just needed a model. I’m not used to making suits you see.”
“So you needed me to act as a model for your suits? Me? A stallion who is taller than usual?”
“Oh shush your whining and hold still you big foal.”
“Fine, How long will this take. I think my hoof fell sleep.”
Rarity gives me a cold look “What did I say?”
Sighing “No whining.”
“Good. This suit is done but there’s many more that have to fit the same way. Could you be a dear and stick around for a while?”
I get the biggest puppy eyes I’ve ever seen “Fine Rarity, you win. I’ll stick around until all your suits are done.”
“Oh thank you dear. You’ve no idea the work you’ve just saved me.”
I found out quickly...