//------------------------------// // New Housemate // Story: Lyra // by The Lyra Heartstrings //------------------------------// I was giggling with excitement once the lesson was finished. "Thanks for the help!" "No problem." Replied Myth Wanderer, with his hood already taken off at the start of the lesson. "Except.." My ears fell back, a natural thing, for ponies when they're sad, scared, and sometimes angry. "I want you to come back with us..." He sighed, in a good way. "Guess I could use some company. About me being alright being alone.." "You didn't really like it, did you?" "No.. I didn't.. I'll pack up." He turned around and started to walk away to take his belongings which he needed, but then he stopped and looked back, smiling. "Thanks for convincing me." I smiled back. He turned on the lights (with magic). I was blinded by the light. Everything surrounding me was just too amazing. Bon bon, was then standing in front of me. "Lyra.." "I-I'm sorry.. but you know very well that humans are my passion. This guy lived all by himself, since who knows when.." "Lyra, if you're happy, I'm happy." She smiled. She hugged me, and I pushed her gently away. "Bonnie, I'm grown up. I don't need you looking out for me, nor do I need your hugs." "But you do like me that way, don't you?" Bon Bon looked at me with that look. "Well, duh!" I jumped on her, giving her a big hug. "You'll always be my little Heartstrings, no matter what." She giggled, nuzzling me. "Well, the faster you two are done embracing eachother, the faster we can get a move on." I looked to my right to see Myth Wanderer with a huge bag on. "Right. Ready?" I looked at Bon Bon, who was still underneath me. "Yeah, I guess. You could get off me now." Bon Bon giggled. "Sorry." I smiled sheepishly. I stepped back. And so, we began our trip back to Ponyville. The trip there and back took 2 days. Guess that's good, right? I led Bons and Myth to our house. "I thought you said that he wasn't going to live with us.." "He could take my half of the room." "B-but where are you going to sleep!?" Bon Bon asked, worried. "Doesn't matter. I'll manage." I waved my hoof. "You sure?" Asked Myth. "Yep. All yours." "Wow... gee, thanks! That's the kindest thing anypony has ever done to me!" He smiled. "Lyra, we share our bed. How am I supposed to sleep with him!?" "It wouldn't be that bad, would it? It's either him or the living room! Actually.. hey Myth, you can sleep in the living room." "Okay!" Agreed Myth. "Now do you think you have your privacy!?" "It's just that.. yeah. Anyways, it's late. I'm going to bed. See ya in th morning." Bon Bon walked to the bathroom and closed the door. Myth turned towards me. "I'm going to unpack." He walked towards the living room. "Try not to make a mess!" I added quietly, "I could really go for a milk shake." "Well that's random." Said Myth from the living room, picking up what I said. "Yeah, I guess, but they're good. You want one?" "Yeah, sure. Haven't had one since I was young." I glanced towards the bathroom, now with its light turned off. "Actually... tomorrow, okay? Bons deserves the rest. She got scared way out of her head on our way there.. and she got scared because of you and Griffinclaw." I then went to use the bathroom. I walked to me and Bon Bon's bedroom, where Bon was fast asleep. I got into bed and cuddled beside her. Having somepony else live with us for a while wouldn't be that bad... would it? I woke up in the morning. I looked to my left. Bon Bon was still asleep. I kissed her forehead gently and quietly got out of bed, and went to the bathroom, then to the kitchen. I peeked into the living room, where Myth was still asleep. Honestly, I kind of imagine the name Myth Wanderer to kind of be a mare's name. His belongings were scattered beside the couch he was sleeping on. I went into the kitchen, and prepared some coffee for Bons. I didn't know what Myth liked, so I made plain pancakes for all of us. I'm not much of a cook, but I can make some things. I set the food on the table. I went to wake up Bon Bon, and had a random thought. She calls me 'her little Heartstrings'. I giggled. "Hey Bon Bon, wake up." I nuzzled her. She slowly opened one of her eyes. "Ungh.. huh? Good morning Lyra. What's up?" "Breakfast's ready." I bounced up and down towards the couch where Myth sleeps. "Hey Myth, get up." I bounced to the kitchen and sat down on my chair and and began to eat. Bon Bon came to the table with a messy mane. Myth went to the bathroom. I was excited today, I don't know why. Everypony arrived at the table and began to eat. "How long's Myth staying?" Asked Bon Bon. "Until he finds a new home. Besides, it isn't that bad having a new housemate." "Is that even a word?" Bon Bon had a puzzled look. "I dunno, beats me." I finished eating and put my plate in the sink. "Thanks for taking me in, guys." Said Myth. "No problem." I went to me and Bons room to see my phone's capabilities. I picked up my phone from the counter, and went to the 'Appstore'. Myth said that you 'download games and apps' on it. Some are free, some cost money. It brought me to a 'what's new' page. In case you didn't know, which you probably didn't, I control the phone with magic. Hooves aren't very efficient with it. I went to a game called 'Angry Birds', and 'downloaded' it, just like Myth instructed. After it 'finished downloading', Myth came into the room. "Hey Lyra, what's you up to?" "How do you play this game?" "Hm, lemesee." He leaned in for a closer look. "Open it, and press play. It's a pretty fun game. Be warned, it's addictive. It's hard to stop playing." I clicked play. He showed me how to complete the first level, and then he restarted it so I could try. I completed it, first try! I got all the way to level 30 or something, and I couldn't stop playing. Myth had left, and I was alone, laying down on bed, playing on my phone. I didn't hear Bonnie come in. "Lyra, you've gotta stop playing on your phone. It's ruining you!" "What are you talking about!? I'm perfectly fine!" "Have you even looked in the mirror?" "UGH.." I walked to the bathroom and checked myself in the mirror. My mane was messy, my eyes were red, and I had bags under my eyes. "I. Look. Terrible!! You're right!! But it's so addictive!" "Just leave the phone alone, and spend some time with me. Come." Bon Bon did a 'follow me' expression with her hoof.