//------------------------------// // Getting to know everypony a little better // Story: Trying To Forget Past Mistakes // by SaiyanApprentice //------------------------------// Sugar Cream was sitting down at one of the many desks in the classroom, surrounded by other ponies her age chatting with one another. To her they all seemed friendly but she felt a little nervous to talk to them, the last thing she wanted to do was make herself look like a fool. Cheerilee finally spoke up and got the classes attention, all eyes looked forward at the smiling mare. "Alright class settle down now, I have an announcement to make, there's somepony I'd like you to meet". Everypony looked around the room to see if they could identify somepony they haven't seen before, Sugar Cream slumped down in her seat and hoped no pony would notice her. "Now we have a new student today who has just moved from out of town, Please everyone give a warm welcome to our new student Sugar Cream" said Cheerliee. Cheerliee then looked directly at Sugar.  "Now Sugar Cream can you please come up an introduce yourself to the class" Sugar Cream looked up to see the rest of the class looking as her, waiting for her to walk to the front. Sugar didn't know if she felt ready to just jump into saying hello to everyone just yet but she knew she had to or she would blow it. Sugar Cream then looked down at he bag and remembered that her dad said that her good luck charm bracelet was in their. So Sugar Cream opened her bag, dug through it a little and then finally found the bracelet and pulled it out. It was a silver bracelet with hearts, clovers, stars and a locket with a picture inside it, Sugar has remembered having the bracelet for as long as she could remember. Digital had Given it to her when she was very little, For most Ponies the bracelet would seem useless and not valuable at all. But for the small filly it was one of her most prized possessions that she wouldn't to trade for anything in the world. "Umm Sugar Cream dear?" called Cheerliee. Sugar Cream snapped out of her thoughts and jerked her head up toward Cheerilee. "Aren't you going to come up an introduce yourself?" The class gave out a small giggle but Sugar Cream laughed with them and put the bracelet on. "Oh I'm sorry Ms.Cheerilee ill do that now" said the small filly getting out of her desk and making her way up to the front of the Class. As the small filly walked to the front of the class she could tell by now everypony was looking at her which didn't all bug her, what was bugging her however is what she should say. Was she to say where she was from or her name first? Sugar Cream finally made it to the front of the classroom next to Cheerilee, she took a deep breathe, turned around and began to speak. "H-hello my name is Sugar Cream, I'm six years old, and live with my daddy here in Ponyville now, I guess. I love candy, cupcakes, umm Swimming and uhhh" The filly paused for a second but then turned to her teacher. "do I have to say everything I like Ms.Cheerilee". Cheerilee giggled and patted Sugar cream on the back. "No sweetie you don't have to say everything you like if you don't want to, you can be seated now. "Alright thank you" said Sugar Cream as she walked back to her seat, and sat down "Now class today we will be learning about..." ... Meanwhile Digital was listening to Rarity going on and on talking about herself and about events that's happened in her life. Digital didn't mind though he enjoyed having a conversation with the mare, she seemed very nice and very generous for that matter. "And then I said to myself I simply must to get these orders done within the next day, but I didn't have supplies to make the specific material or enough for that matter" Rarity started. "Oh dang, that must have been a drag" Said Digital "Indeed darling, but from that day I learned to Always resupply before you do more orders for ponies that way you have what you need when you need it" said Rarity. "That sounds like an organized plan, I bet it works well for you and your clients" "It works wonders, but enough with me rambling on about myself, I want to know more about you" said Rarity. "Oh I'm nothing special just another stallion" said Digital. "Everypony is special darling, including you" said Rarity. "Alright" Digital chuckled. "You got me, go ahead" "Alright then, about your daughter Sugar, seems like such a precious filly from what you've told me" Rarity said. "You must be so proud. But that begs the question of who's the lucky mare in your life." Digital's smile faded, he then hung his head down and slightly looked away. "She's not in my life anymore, she's not dead. But its not something I really like to talk about Rarity gave a sad and apologetic look. "I-I'm so sorry to hear that I shouldn't have asked, I'm sure it must be hard for you." "No no it's fine you didn't know and your right it is hard. its a subject that I just don't want to talk about, with anypony really"" "I see." Rarity glanced towards Digital, the far off look he had, the almost pain stance he held while walking. She decided it was best to leave well enough alone and change the subject. "So, Digital, darling, what can you tell me about your cutie mark?" Digital expression changed in an instant and he gave Rarity wide smile. "I'm glad you asked. I do scientific research and inventing or just the inventing part you can say". "Oh really so you're really smart?" Said Rarity. "Well that's what everypony tells me or at least I assume they put it that way. I mean I'm not the brightest pony in Equestria, But I've been wanting to invent all kinds of stuff since I was a small colt" said Digital "How nice, I think I know somepony you'll get along with just fine" said Rarity chuckling. "have you invented anything yet?" "Well..." he started. "No not really, but I really want to badly. I have all these amazing ideas all the time but none of them ever work out" "Don't worry you'll get one of them down eventually, honestly darling it took some practice for me to get where I am today with fashion" "Yeah I see what you mean, I have all these ideas that I have yet to make that get me it's excited , new devices to be developed and discoveries to be made, oh man I tell you the whole thing just gets me pumped to work on something new!" Said Digital with excitement and enthusiasm Digital then looked back towards Rarity and started blushing, rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. "Sorry I kinda got carried away there" Rarity giggled. "It's fine darling I know what that's like, sometimes my friends tell me I get carried away when I talk or even get in the subject of fashion". Digital chuckled. "Man I'm kind of a geeky pony aren't I?"  he said. "I'd say a geeky gentlecolt" said Rarity smiling. Digital just laughed as they finally came up to a white building. "Well here we are the Carousel Boutique" Rarity started. "and you managed to carry everything without struggling" Digital gave her a sheepish smile. "Honestly the weight of my bags and you're stuff has been getting to me for the past ten minutes, and I'm not sure how much longer my strength will hold out". Rarity chuckled. "You didn't have to carry everything dear, I could have carried a few things at least" said Rarity. "No it's fine, I did bump into you because my eyes weren't where they were supposed to be. But I'm glad to help out either way" said Digital. "Well I surely do appreciate it, but let's get you inside before you end up straining you back from all that weight" Rarity then Unlocked the door to the boutique, opened the door and motioned Digital inside. "After you" "Ladies first"Digital said back. Rarity started blushing and gave a small smile. "Thank you darling you're too kind" "Well It was how I was raised” said Digital Rarity smiled and walk in followed by Digital. The second the two got to the center of the room Digital carefully drop everything on the the floor. "Ahhhhh that feels so much better" Digital signed in relief. Rarity giggled. "Would you like some water, maybe lemonade or perhaps tea?" "Water would be great thank you" said Digital Rarity smiled at him and walked into the kitchen. Leaving him in the room Digital curiously looked around the room to see all sorts Mahicans with dresses and suites on them along with many sewing and fashion supplies as well. After a minute rarity finally came back with a cup of water and a glass of lemonade. "Sorry for  making you wait I couldn't decide between heating up tea or just have a glass of lemonade" said Rarity walking up to Digital. "Well I guess having lemonade for once wouldn't hurt, it's been a while. I'm usually used to tea". Digital used his magic and levitated the ice cold water in front of him. "Thanks" Digital then started to gulp down the water, to his own surprise he was more thirsty than he had thought and the feeling of the cold water pouring into his mouth and down his throat was refreshing thing he had felt all day. "Ahhhh thanks for the water Rarity. I guess I needed it more than I thought” "No problem at all darling, after all you did help me out as well as accompany me. Plus we ended up having nice conversation" said Rarity. Digital sheepishly rubbed his head. "Yeah it sure what, anyways it's been nice talking to you" Digital started. Digital then gulped down the rest of the water, put the cup aside and put his and sugar creams luggage back on his back. “Thanks for everything Rarity I've really enjoyed your company and all but I need to get going to my new home so I can get everything settled before sugar cream gets out of school, I'll see you later" said Digital heading for the door. "Wait!" Rarity called out at Digital. Digital stopped and looked back at Rarity with curiosity” "Digital I really have enjoyed spending time with you, it was quite interesting. Maybe we could get together again sometime" said Rarity. Digital smiled. "Yeah I'd like that" said Digital. "Well anywho I bid you good day my lady" Digital then bowed jokingly and head out the door Rarity giggled to herself. "My my he sure is a gentlecolt, Not to mention a fun colt to be around and talk to" Rarity said to herself. "Yes, indeed. Him and Twilight would get along just perfectly. ... Digital continued to walk down the the dirt road and pulled out his map. "Ok so now I just to find hoofingson street" said Digital. "Maybe I might need to ask somepony for directions, I know the map doesn't lie but I don't really know the area too well" Out of thin air Digital heard a voice from above . "Wow haha you sure are funny mister talking to yourself like that". Digital stopped in his tracks and looked up to see a Pegasus mare with a gray coat, light yellow mane, gradient eyes however they are unaligned with each other. “What are you doing?” The mare was staring at him from above his head and even though her talking out of the blue took him by surprise he thought he might as well ask for directions since she was here. "Well I was just trying to find my way around town" said Digital. "oooo that's sounds fun, my name is Derpy hooves by the way" said the mare. Digital smiled at her. “Oh well it's nice my name is Dig- "Pop quiz! I bet you can't guess what my favorite food is?" Before the stallion could even finish telling her his name. She just blurted out this random question that not only took him by surprise, but also confused him. How was he supposed to know what her favorite food was, he just met the mare. "Oh Uhhh...let's see” Digital "M-Muf" the mare said looking at him. giving him heavy hints to what the answer was. "Muffins? Maybe?" Digital "YES! You got it right, I Love muffins! I love love love love muffins, raisin muffins.." “You've got to be joking...This isn't happening” Digital thought. “Maybe if I try to get her attention I can maybe get some directions” “Uh Derpy” said Digital "Banana muffins, blueberry muffins! OH I love the blueberry a muffins those are one of my absolute favorites" "Derpy" said Digital a little louder. "Oh did I tell you how much I love muffins!" Said Derpy. "Derpy!" Said Digital raising his voice. Derpy immediately stopped dead in her tracks and looked at Digital. "Yes?" "As I was saying, my name is Digital Groove. I need help getting somewhere, can you tell Me how to get to hoofingson street from here?" Digital asked. The mare immediately perked up and gave him a big smile "Oh that's easy I'll show you the way. I know where everything is here in Ponyville" said Derpy. "That's great! Lead the way" said Digital motioning her forward. "Okay! Follow me" the mare said with excitement. Derpy then lead the way as Digital followed behind. To him she seemed a little odd, but he knew that she meant well and was only trying to be friendly and nice. So Digital continued to follow behind her as she lead him to his destination. ... Meanwhile it was recess time at the school and Sugar Cream was by herself looking for somepony to play with, she wanted to play with somepony but was to afraid to go up and ask just to get rejected. she knew she had to ask at least one pony. Sugar Cream looked all around the playground to find fillies and colts playing on everything from swing sets to teeter totters. But something caught Sugar Creams eye, there was a lone unicorn filly playing in the sandbox by herself. The filly had a light violet coat, a light gold mane and tail, and light gamborge eyes. Sugar Cream seemed interested in the filly, this was her opportunity to try and make a new friend. She took a deep breath and decided that this is the pony she should ask if she wanted to play together. Sugar Cream slowly started to approach the sandbox, a little shake in her steps and butterflies in her stomach but she kept herself as calm as she could the closer she got. She was inches away from the sandbox and started to talk. "H-hi" said Sugar. The filly in the sandbox looked over at Sugar Cream and smiled. "Hello there. do you want to make castles with me?" Sugar Cream was shocked. She's didn't even have to ask and the light violet filly already wants to play with her. This was probably the best thing that could happen to her today. Sugar Cream nodded and started to step into the sandbox. "Sure I'd love too" Sugar Cream then sat down next to the filly and watched as filly went back to work on her sand creation. "So you're new here in town?" the filly asked. "Yeah, I just moves here with my daddy" said Sugar. “That's cool, my name is Dinky Hooves and I live with my mommy" said the filly. "Awesome it's nice to meet you Dinky” said Sugar. "So what are you trying build” "I'm trying to build the most awesome sand castle EVER!" Exclaimed Dinky. "But I could use a little help." "Well, where should we start?" "I was thinking that we could start right about..." Just then they duo heard a bell ring. "Recess is over class come on back in" said Cheerilee. "Awwww but I wanted to build the ultimate sand castle" said Dinky. "Oh well Maybe we can finish it another time. we can talk some more if you'd like" said Sugar. "Yeah that would be great, I'd like that" said Dinky. So the two fillies then started making their way back inside the schoolhouse chatting along the way before they reached the classroom. ... Meanwhile Derpy was still leading Digital to hoofingson street. While they were walking to their destiny, a nice conversation had started between the two. "So you've just moved here with your daughter huh?" Said Derpy. "How old is she?" "Yep just today and she's 6 years of age" said Digital. "Oh that's cool I have a daughter myself named Dinky, she's about the same age as yours" said Derpy. "I'm pretty sure they might be in the same class but I don't know" "Well maybe they'll run into each other" chuckled Digital. “Maybe” Derpy chuckled. As the duo’s laughs subsided, they finally reached their destination. "Well here we are. Can you find your way from here?" She asked. "Yeah I can manage, thanks for all your help Derpy. I sure do appreciate it, see you around” said Digital heading down the street. "Um Digital..." Said Derpy. Digital turned and looked back at the mare. "Yes?" "Do you think we could hang out again sometime? It's not very common that I get to talk to other ponies like this” said Derpy. "Of course Derpy, I'd always be happy to"  said Digital. The mare smiled at him. “Thanks Dig, That really does means a lot to me. It's just Kinda hard going around when half of the time somepony makes fun of you when you're either trying to talk to them or trying to be helpful” Digital’s face softened. “Believe me, you're not alone. I've been down that road before". The mare once again smiled at him. “Well Dig, I’m really happy you're here in Ponyville now, I hope you really enjoy it here?" Said Derpy. "I hope so too, I feel this place has a lot of potential for me and sugar" said Digital. Derpy chuckled. "Anyways I have to go. Take care of yourself Dig" said Derpy waving as she flew off. Digital waved goodbye and turned toward the street. "Alright, now find address 2388" Digital started making his way down the street, looking at every address on the mailboxes until he finally found his. "Ah here it is" said Digital. He then pulled out a key in one of his bags and started heading toward the door to unlock it, but before he reached the door he heard a loud high pitched gasp. Digital immediately turned to see what had made the noise, but he only a pink pony with a curly dark pink mane running the other direction. "I'm sorry what?" Said Digital. “Nothing bad happened while I was looking the other way was there?” Digital was a little more than just confused at the moment on what the hay had just happened, but he shrugged it off figuring it must not have been directed at him and unlocked the door to his new home. He opened the door to find all of his furniture placed inside in the living room still wrapped in Saran Wrap. "Well it looks like I have a lot of work to do" Digital then carefully dropped his and Sugar Creams bags carefully on the ground next to the furniture. "I better look at the time while I'm at it" said Digital. “Not sure how long I've been out and about looking for this place” Digital then took a watch out of his bag and looked at it. "Let's see it's...1:00! Already!?" Exclaimed Digital. "Oh no I have to pick up Sugar Cream, I must have let the time fly when I was hanging around with Derpy and Rarity" Digital then rushed out the door and to the school. "Please don't be late! Please don't be late! Please don't be late!" Exclaimed Digital.