Author's Note: Okay everyone I want to say a few things before you read this chapter. One I hope everyone had a good Cinco de Mayo. Two sorry but this chapter gets a little sad at the end. Three I added an OC and do not worry he will appear later too.[You have not seen the last of him.] Four I wrote this late at night where I am so do not be too harsh if it is bad. Okay with that out of the way I hope you enjoy this chapter.
[With everypony, except Shadic.]
"Well, what do we do now?" I said as we came through the portal to Ponyville.
"I don't know. I am sorry," Shadow said weakly.
"I am going to train for that upcoming competetion myself," Goldie said bluntly.
"Competition?" Adven and I said at the same time. We traded dumbfounded looks at one another. This caused Shadow and Goldie to chuckle a bit.
I waved my hoof to convince Goldie to answer the question.
It took a few minutes but he was able to get a hold of himself. "The Iron Hoof tournament. All kinds of fighters all over Equestria come to compete and see who is the top fighter. Whoever wins is named the King of Fighters," Goldie said with a gleam of anticipation in his eyes.
"Sounds cool," I said thinking of the possibilites of hurting myself. Fuck it. I am entering anyway. I better talk to Master about it and see if he will still train me.
"I would rather not," Shadow said a little stronger than before. "I don't want to hurt anypony."
"Sure but robots are fine, right?" I joked tapping a hoof to Shadow's side.
"That was different," he said defensively. I let the matter drop and silence joined our little party. That is until Adven had a look of realization come to his face.
"Duh!" he facehoofed. "I almost forgot. Pinkie said she would throw us a party. Quick to SugarCube Corner!" he said starting to skip happily to the Corner. I decided to join suit. Goldie and Shadow only stared and walked after us.
"They are just jealous," Adven said as we continued skipping to the Corner.
[Fifteen minutes of Manly Skipping later.]
"We are here," Adven said happily.
"Yes we are," I added causing everypony to facehoof save myself.
Adven opened the doors and as if on cue the place was explosive with a yell of " Surprise!"
I spotted Pinkie and the mares from the last party but not Carrot Top.
Also there was a stallion. And he was a unicorn. [Oh my Celestia unicorn stallions do exist!] He had a white coat. His mane was parted down the middle with one side being red and the other black. He wore sunglasses so I did not get a glance at his eyes. I wonder is he's another brony? I decided to leave those thoughts alone and returned my attention to the actual party.
Carrot Top's absence made me frown a bit Noticing my look of disappointment Fluttershy asked," Are you ok?" I noded and quickly threw on a fake smile.
The party began with Goldie going off to talk with Rainbow Dash and Applejack about something.Probably chatting about the competetion.
Shadow went to talk with his equally shy marefriend. Although he does seem more confident now. Maybe because of his little Shadow mode.
The stallion was talking with Rarity and Twilight about music. I noticed his flank was a lot of musical notes. Wow. I suddenly feel like my whole note is not enough. Remember Shaun quality over quantity. I shrugged the thought and memory off of my mind for the time being.
Adven was going to say something when Pinkie Pie appeared out of confetti. [It is Pinkie Pie. She is confetti.And ballons. And crazy. And I fucking love her for it.]
"Hi Adveny!" she said hugging Adven. Adven returned the hug. Then Pinkie picked up Adven and dragged him off.
"Where are you taking him?" I asked concerned for my friend.
"To play pin the tail on the pony. Duh!" Pinkie said as she sped up to go and play the game with her coltfriend.
"Wish me luck. She is really good at it!" Adven yelled laughing.What just happened?
I resigned myself to sit on a stool near the food table and exit.
I heard a knocking at the door a few minutes later.
When I opened the door I found a grey coated earth pony. Her mane was long and black. Her eyes were pink and beamed with intelligence. She was holding a violin case in her hooves. She wore a plain small pink bowtie on her neck. Obviously she carried herself in a dignified manner.
"Hello, is this Sugarcube Corner?" she asked politely.
Not knowing exactly how else to respond I nodded.
"Good," she said with a sigh of relief. "Well, where do you want me to perform?" she asked a little louder so everypony could hear her.
"There would be good," Twilight said pointing to a lone stool. [The only one that was not covered in decorations or anything partylike. Pinkie Pie said she never partified that stool because it was the Cakes' time out stool for their babies.]
Octavia proceeded to sit down on the stool and began to play. As she did this my mind began to wander. [Being alone with myself is a terrible thing.]
I have already done so many things I never thought I would. I wonder if anyone would believe me if I had told them. Okay nobody would except probably...mom.
[Play this and weep I tell you. Weep!!!]
Octavia began to play and tears began to come to my eyes. Before anyone could notice I went quickly back to my stool to be alone as the music filled the bakery.
Mom. I am sorry for the trouble I caused you. I know our house was small. I know we didn't have much other than one another. I only ever did what I did because I thought it was right. How could not defending my friends be right? I am so sorry mom. I wish I could ask you to forgive me face to face but...I know I can not do that now. What kind of a son was I? Was I good enough? Obviously not. I had caused you so much pain. So many times I was the cause of your tears and nothing else. I hardly brought you any good news and when I did it was usually from someone other than me. I was merely the messenger.
I took a deep breath.
Huh. Its funny even though I am sad I can't help but remember the good times too. Mom I remember the roses mother. I remember when we used to plant them and you would say 'Do not touch the thorns honey.'Okay my mistake that memory is not a very good one but it does have a nostalgic feel to it. I never did heed your advice for that...or...anything really, did I?Probably that was my mistake? No, too simple.
I shook my head embarrassed at my coward's solution. I then began to think something I never considered back when I was on Earth.
Probably I could have helped more around the house. You were always telling me to clean up my room but I only ignored you. I am sorry, mom. I wish I had picked up more for you. I could have done more to help. I could have done so much more. SO MUCH MORE!
I dropped my heads into my hooves and let the tears overtake me. No pony noticed as I silently cryed in my corner. I took time for another breath and rubbed my hoof against my temple trying to calm myself.
Were you ever proud of me, mom? Did I ever do anything that warranted that kind of praise? I can not even think of an answer to either of those questions. Sometimes I realize how patheic I am. Mom...I am sorry I failed you. I failed as your tenant. I failed as your roommate. But the thing that is unforgivable is I failed as your son. I am so sorry mom.
Suddenly I felt a hoof on my shoulder. I looked up to find it was Carrot Top. She had a concerned look on her face. She did not say a word and only embraced me. She then gave my cheek a quick little kiss and walked away to join the others. A sudden thought crossed my mind.
I know you can not hear this but somehow I hope that you do. Know mom, I will always love you. I think I have something finally that you can be proud of me for mom. I have met a nice girl. I love her and she loves me too. And I have made some strange yet awesome friends that I would not trade for anything. I am scared sometimes mom. What if? What if Carrot Top and I end up like you and dad? I do not want to.....be a stranger to any kids I may want to have one day. I wish you could answer mom and I wish I could apologize. I know I can not apologize now but I promise you I will never abandon her. I am not my father and that I owe to you mom. I miss you so much. I even miss the way you scolded me. [See, this is why I never like to be alone...or left to my own thoughts.] One final tear dropped as I thought that last thought. I smiled though knowing my friends and Carrot Top would always be there for me.