Comet Trail woke up in a large bed. He still didn't remember what had happened the day before, so he got startled when he noticed a purple Unicorn mare next to him in the bed. What in the name of Celesta did I do last night!? He froze when the mare rolled around. Oh, no... This can't be happening. The mare he had thought to be a Unicorn was actually no other than Princess Twilight Sparkle herself. She woke up at the sound of the stallion's movement.
"I see that you slept well," she let out a yawn as she stretched her front legs and her wings, "I certainly did!"
He just kept staring at the mare, until he finally spoke.
"What happened last night? And why art we in the same bed?" It took Twilight a moment for her to process the questions in her half-asleep form. A tiny blush appearing as soon as she realized what had happened.
"Oh, no no no no, it's not what it looks like! The only reason we sheared bed was because I only have one, not counting Spike's bed of course–" a sigh of relief escaped Comet, but said feeling didn't last long, "–Wait, don't you think I'm hot?"
"Of course I do, it's just that...!" He then noticed the smug grin on Twilight's face, "Oh, haha. T'was very funny. Thou actually sound more like my sister than how I think a Princess would." She had only tricked him, though it had been a good joke, maybe.
"Sorry, I don't really like all the formalities– Wait, did you say sister?" She took a look at the clock before turning back to Comet, "Anyways, I think breakfast will be ready soon, we should get ready. You got to tell me more about her, later that is."
"What sister? I don't have a sister, heh heh." Comet's eyes darted side to side trying to find something to focus on instead of Twilight. This didn't go unnoticed though.
"I guess she's quite embarrassing then? We should still get going though, Spike's probably waiting by now." Comet had almost forgotten about the fact that he had been here only for one night and yet felt like he'd always been living there. Of course, that would be impossible since it was only a couple of weeks old. Twilight had only been living in Ponyville for little more than a year! But Comet didn't know that, how could he?
He went in into the bathroom to get ready for the day and was just fixing his rather long, azure and air force blue striped and aquamarine spotted tail when he saw Twilight coming out from the shower in the mirror. Huh, she does look kinda cute with her mane like that. He blushed when she looked back at him, forcing him to look away. She wondered why he had blushed only to remember that she was still in her towel and still damp from the shower, so she too blushed.
The rest went smoothly otherwise, both trying not to look at the other. Of course, when both gazes meet, they quickly averted them both's cheeks heating up.
Once they were done getting ready Twilight led them to the dining room, since Comet was new. They were welcomed by the scent of freshly made pancakes. Twilight, being Twilight quickly lost herself to her thoughts, thinking back to last night and this morning. She giggled at the thought of how silly she had been this morning, which of course caught Comets' attention. "Is everything alright?"
"Yes." She said, trying to let go of her thought stream and the doors to the largest dining room Comet had ever seen. Though what caught his eye was the different decorating style. Twilight mentioned earlier that some of her friends had made a few personal adjustments to a few rooms, but this was more than he'd expected. The voice of the 'baby' dragon broke his thoughts.
"Good morning, Twi. Good morning, – err–"
"–Comet." the grey stallion filled in, "And good morning thou too, Spike, I believe it was." He ended his reply with a short yawn, wondering exactly how much sleep he had actually gotten.
Twilight sat down next to the table, motioning Comet to sit next to her. It took a while before anyone spoke, it was Spike.
"So, Comet, wh-mm-at are you planning to-mm- do today?" He got a quick stare from Twilight, probably because he had talked with his mouth full of pancakes, though he never noticed it.
"Well, I got to do something to repay thou guys for being so–" He let out a more stretched out yawn this time, earning a bemused smile from Twilight. "–nice and giving me a roof over my head, and not just any, but a castle!"
"You don't have to, it was nice having you here..." Twilight blushed as she realized what it could be misunderstood. Thankfully he was oblivious to that fact.
"I won't take no for an answer!" Comet said loudly.
"Well, you could..."
"Um, hello? Hello? You awake?" Comet's ear twitched as something was whispered.
"Wha–, I'm Pancake. I mean awake!" He replied, still not fully awake.
"Clearly..." Twilight said while giggling. Comet could feel his face heating up in embarrassment.
Once again had he embraced himself in front of the purple– light-purple or was the correct term magenta? –Alicorn, this time all by himself. Oh cruel world, when things go good there always has to be something, doesn't it? I can't have a day without anything going wrong, noo... Of course not! What's the point in that! He noticed the others giving him looks.
"Did thou say something?" Comet trying to hide his embarrassment.
"I asked what you planned to do today."
"Oh, well, I was going to try to repay thee for thy kindness and generosity, in some way or another, and before thou say it, I will not accept 'no' for an answer." He gave Twilight a friendly, but firm, look.
"You really don't have to do it... But if you really must maybe you could, err... Maybe you could, help any of my friends? I'm sure they would appreciate it..." She was unsure of how to answer his question really. She didn't want to use his kindness to her advantage, yet he seemed like he wouldn't go without repaying for what she had given him, even if it wasn't much for her, "Applejack always have work to do, maybe you could ask her?"
"Sure! Err, just one problem, I don't know where she works."
This time it was Spike who took initiative, "Well, if you want, I'll gladly show you the way."
After breakfast, Spike led Comet to 'Sweet Apple Acres' where Applejack both lived and worked. It was just outside town and everywhere Comet looked was apple trees. In the middle were a few barns, one for living and one where they store most of their work-related items. Once we got close I spotted Applejack and her brother, Big Mushingtosh, or something like that. Applejack saw us she stopped bucking the trees and instead made way towards us.
"Howdy, Comet, Spike, what could I help ya with," she said once in talking distance.
"Hi, AJ, Comet here needs somewhere to work so we thought you would be the best choice." Comet nodded in agreement.
She studied him before she spoke, "Well, ya look like a strong stallion. Ya can help me and Big Mac buck these trees and in return, I'll pay ya for ya help."
Comet gulped. Truth be told, he looked stronger than he really was. Normally this was an advantage, but in this case, it wasn't. He wasn't really that well trained so this would be a challenge. Technically he could use his magic to pick probably ten or so trees in one swipe, but if Applejack and Big Mac could do it without so should he.
He soon regretted his decision to not use magic. Less than an hour had passed and he was already tired. Damn it. I really need to train more..., they aren't tired and they have worked since the sun rose already. Comet frowned at the thought that he was untrained, something Applejack noticed.
"Hey, somethin' bothering ya?" Comet shook his head, but Applejack wasn't convinced. "Ya could take a little break if ya want, come to think of it, we all should get a lil' break, maybe get some cider as refreshment." Before he had any saying at the matter she'd already run off to get the others.
It wasn't long before the Apples had gathered around a table where there stood plenty of cider for everypony. Applejack motioned for Comet to join them. He reluctantly moved towards the table and put on a forced smile, mostly to be polite. "So..." Applejack started as he got closer, "would ya care to tell us 'bout ya self? Maybe you can tell us where ya from."
"Sorry, but I don't feel like talking about my past, I'd love to hear a bit more about thy though if thou don't mind..." The Apples were set a bit back with the use of 'thou' instead of 'you', but quickly assumed that it was more normal where he was from. "Did I say something wrong?" Comet asked when he had noticed their reactions to what he'd previously said.
"It's nothin', we were simply shocked by the use of 'thou', ya know, it's not that normal 'round here." Big Mac agreed with Applejack with a simple 'eeyup'.
Later when Comet had to leave Applejack had paid him for the help around the farm. He wasn't happy to receive it though, but could hardly argue against the orange and might I add, stubborn, Earth Pony. Now he only felt like he owed them too, as they been too kind to him paying him for a day's work when he had actually only worked for an hour or two. There was one positive thing though, and that was that he could maybe have a surprise with the money he got, which made him feel a bit better at the situation.