A Pony in Need

by SaiyanApprentice

True Friends

Chapter 2: True Friends

So Twilight and Ace headed back to the library to get ready for the upcoming super extra special party Pinkie Pie was throwing for Ace. As they walked back the duo talked and talked.

Twilight couldn't believe how much they had in common, She never thought she'd meet somepony who loved to read as much as she did.

The two just kept talking and finally they reached the library. “So your mom was going to sign you up for entrance exam to get in to Princess Celestia's school for gifted unicorns?” asked Twilight.

“Yeah she was, but I told her I didn't want to go” said Ace.

“Why not I manged to make it in and I'll tell you I had a blast while I was there” said Twilight.

“Well I didn't want to go because I was afraid everypony would make fun of and pick on me like the ponies who bullied me back where I came from” said Ace.

“Well I was there at the time. I would have been friendly to you” said Twilight.

Ace smiled at her and Twilight smiled back.

“So how are you feeling?” Twilight asked.

“Well a lot better now that I know you and your friends are really wanting to be friendly with me, try to help me out and not fake it” said Ace.

“I just don't get why somepony would be so cruel and mean to another pony” said Twilight.

Ace hung his head down. “You don't know the half of it. I've been beaten, made fun of, picked on, and treated a door mat my whole life. That's why I didn't trust you at first cause I thought you were like everypony else” said Ace.

Twilight then raised Ace's head up with her hoof. “Hey cheer up, I'm not like those ponies who picked on you. In fact I think your special to me” said Twilight.

Ace blushed and smiled at Twilight. “Thanks Twilight I really appreciate it” said Ace.

Twilight smiled. “Its my pleasure” said Twilight.

The duo had finally reached the library and the walked inside.

“Were home Spike” said Twilight.

“Oh hey Twilight” said Spike walking towards the duo. “and uh..Hey Ace.”

“Well hey there Spike enjoying your day?” asked Ace.

Spikes eyes widened and he raised an eyebrow at Ace.

“Uh Ace are you feeling alright?” said Spike.

Ace smiled at Spike. “Why of course I am. Why wouldn't I be?” said Ace.

“W-well you just seem you know different” said Spike.

“Don't be startled I'm just trying to be nice. Say that breakfast you cooked this morning was great, thanks for cooking it” said Ace.

Spike then couldn't take it and knew it couldn't be him. “Alright who are you and what have you done with Ace?” said Spike.

Twilight giggled and looked at Spike. “Spike I finally got Ace on his good side. He'll be a lot nicer from now on, and he finally realized that im actually being friendly and trying to help him.” said Twilight.

“Really? Well the who brightened up his attitude?” Spike asked.

Twilight grinned at Spike and Spike grinned back.

“Pinkie Pie” said Twilight and Spike simultaneously.

“I should have known. If there's anypony that can make anypony smile its Pinkie Pie” chuckled Spike.

“Yeah She's pretty funny, but to be honest I'm not trying to be mean or anything but she's a little wired in some ways" said Ace.

Twilight giggled at Ace's comment. “Thats Pinkie Pie for ya” said Twilight.

“I don't mean it in a bad way. More like a good way, since she always makes Ponies smile” said Ace.

“Well speaking of Pinkie Pie we better get this place cleaned up before her and every other pony in Ponyvile shows up” said Twilight.

So as the hours past Twilight, Spike and Ace cleaned up the Library for the upcoming party that was being thrown for Ace.
Finally after cleaning up the Library just in time, Pinkie Pie arrived quickly setting up party decorations , cakes and she told everypony about the party and everyone would arrive shortly. Like Pinkie Pie said everypony arrived and the party started.

It was now dusk, the party had been going for 30 minutes and Twilight went up to Ace to talk to him.

“So how are you enjoying your party?” Twilight asked.

“Are you kidding I've never had a party like this before. I'm having the time of my life!” said Ace.

Twilight smiled. She was glad that Ace was having a great time and enjoying himself the way he was, she liked seeing him that way. “That's great to hear Ace” said Twilight.

Ace Smiled back at Twilight. Twilight looked over to see her friends chatting on the other side of the room. “Hey there are my friends. You know the ones I introduced you too” said Twilight.

Ace turned around to see five mare's that he met earlier that day chatting. “Oh yeah. Hey do you think you can help me get back on their good side?” asked Ace.

“Well of course now just stay here, Ill go talk to them” said Twilight trotting over toward her friends.

Pinkie was the first to notice Twilight trotting over toward the rest of mare's and waved her over. “Hey Twilight How do you like this super doper extra special party?” Pinkie asked.

“Well its great Pinkie. Good job” said Twilight.

“Twilight's right, this party is pretty sick” said Rainbow.

“Hey guys there's something I want to talk to ponies about. Its about Ace” said Twilight. “I was wondering if he can hang out with us more?”.

The five mares except Pinkie Pie gave Twilight a unsure look her, which made her wonder a little. “Is something wrong?” Twilight asked.

Applejack spoke up. “Look here sugar cube, we ain't really warmin up to yer new friend Ace” said Applejack.

Rainbow dash then spoke up interrupting Applejack with an angry look on her face. “YEAH! All he did was call my tricks and my flying lame. I mean he wouldn't know cool even if it hit him in the back of the head, not to mention him being rude” said Rainbow.

“Indeed” said Rarity. “I had all these beautiful suits laid out that I made for the season for him to look at and he said and I quote “These look ridiculous, you couldn't get me into one of those for a million bits”.

Rarity then put her hoof on her forehead. “He has no sense of fashion at the slightest, OH THE IRONY! I hate to break it to you Twilight but that one comment ruined my whole day” said Rarity.

“W-well when he visited me he wasn't very kind to angle at all or the rest of my animals” said Fluttershy. “But what really made me angry is when he said my animal caring was pointless”.

Fluttershy then got mean look on her face. “Thinking about now just makes me want to scream” said Fluttershy. Fluttershy then took a deep breath and let out a tiny, small, hard to hear scream which wasn't unnatural since Twilight knew Fluttershy was more of a shy and calm pegasus.

Pinkie Pie had had enough and stood up for Ace and Twilight. “Common guys he's had a hard time. Lets just enjoy his party for now” said Pinkie.

Rainbows eyes widen and she looked over at her pink friend. “Whoa whoa wait you can't be serious. You mean this is HIS party?” asked Rainbow.

Pinkie Pie looked over at her friend and smiled. “Well of course silly” said Pinkie.

Rainbow then got an upset look on her face. “Well then I wouldn't have come if I would have known that. I thought you said you were throwing a party for a new pony in town?” said Rainbow.

Pinkie Pie raised an eyebrow. “I was Dashie. Ace is a new pony here” said Pinkie.

“Well then why didn't you throw a party yesterday when he came here” said Rainbow.

“Because I didn't see him till today and him and Twilight didn't come in till late last night” said Pinkie.

Twilight then broke up the arguing “Listen guys stop arguing can we just be calm about this?” Twilight asked.

“Well im being the proper mare and staying clam” said Rarity.

“Well I'm not after what he said to me he's lucky that I even bothered coming” said Rainbow.

The five mare starting to arguing and Twilight felt terrible. She wanted to tell them that Ace didn't mean to act the way he acted towards them. Twilight really liked Ace and knew he meant well. She was about to shed a tear or two until she heard a familiar voice behind her.

“HEY!!” shouted Ace.

The six mares and everyone in the room stopped what they were doing and looked over at Ace expect Pinkie Pie who kept talking.

“And then I said Blueberry's you need strawberry's silly an-”. Pinkie was cut off by Applejack putting her hoof to Pinkies mouth.

“Look I heard everything and I'm really sorry that I said those things to you ponies. But you see I've been treated like dirt my whole life and I thought you guys we're like every pony else and were faking it, I'm really sorry if I hurt any of you badly” said Ace.

Everypony in the room smiled, Applejack stepped forward and walk in front of him. “Look here sugar cube. Now ah don't know how some of those ponies treated ya back where ya live. But down here in Ponyvile we do it a little different. We are always willing to help our friends if they have problems” said Applejack.

“Yeah I noticed. Im just not used to it or the attention” said Ace. “But I'll be honest to all of you. Applejack, I really liked how your apple bucking works and how the whole process of apple cider. To me you are a very hard working pony and you should be proud”.

Applejack blushed. “Aww shucks sugar cube. That's mighty kind of you to say” said Applejack.

“And Rarity honestly im not into fashion like you are, but I do have to admit those were some very good looking dress suits you showed me” said Ace. “Keep up the good work”.

Rarity couldn't help but give Ace a big smile. “Why that's very flattering darling thank you very much” said Rarity.

“Fluttershy. Honestly I really like how you take care and love animals, your really something special” said Ace.

Fluttershy shyly smiled at Ace. “T-thank you Ace”.

“And Pinkie Pie. How can I forget about you, your the one who went all out just to make me feel better. I love how you care so much for your friends and how much fun you are to be around” said Ace.

Pinkie Pie gave Ace a big smile. “Well making ponies smile is what makes me so happy” said Pinkie. “That and throwing the most super awesome parties EVER!”.

Ace then looked over at Rainbow dash who was still a little upset at Ace but not like before. “Rainbow dash. Im sorry I was being so rude to you earlier, I mean honestly I think your a really good flier.” said Ace. “I've never seen anypony fly like you before, in my opinion I'd consider you to be one of the best in Equestira”.

Rainbow Dash couldn't help but blush a little which got a smile out of Ace. “So what do you say Rainbow Dash? Do you forgive me?” said Ace.

Rainbow then turned to Ace and smiled at him. “You know what Ace? Your not so bad after all” said Rainbow. “And if there's one thing you should know about me is that im an Awesome flier and I am willing to make anypony as cool as me”.

"Really Rainbow? Ah don't recall you ever wantin to make anypony so called "cool" as you" said Applejack.

Rainbow annoyingly looked over at Applejack. "Oh really? Well then what do you call me helping out Scootaloo?" Said Rainbow.

Applejack had forgotten about how scootaloo wanted to be like rainbow dash and how after a camping trip they all had taken and how rainbow took her under her wing. "Ah shoot. Ah almost forgot about little scoot's mah apologies sugar cube" said Applejack.

Rainbow dash have Applejack a grin. "Yeah you almost forgot about squirt huh?" Said Rainbow

With that said Rainbow then walked over to Ace and playfully punched Ace in the leg. “Yeah I forgive you” said Rainbow.

Ace then smiled. “Thank you Rainbow” said Ace. "I'm grateful that your forgiving me after what I said".

Rainbow then gave Ace a grin. "Hey don't sweat it. Just don't go trash talking about my flying alright?" said Rainbow half joking.

Ace then smiled. "Believe me that's the last thing I want to do" said Ace.

Ace then released he missed someone. "Oh gosh how I almost forgot" said Ace

Ace then turned to Twilight. "How could I forget the mare who was willing to become friends with me and help me make some friends of my own" said Ace. "Twilight Sparkle you have changed the way I see Ponyvile now, then when I did when I first arrived, you really have changed who I am and I really appreciate it".

Twilight couldn't hep but smile. She was happy that Ace had changed the way he see's things. When she first met him she didn't know what to expect from him. He went from quiet, antisocial, rude jerk to a Joyful, happy, more sociably pony. Twilight enjoyed to see Ace this happy. She knew the two would grow a very special relationship. Twilight knew their was something about him that was special. but she didn't know what it was, she would just have to find out.

Ace then turned to the five mares. "So guys what im basicly asking you all is...Do you think I can get a second chance?" Ace asked.

The five mares started to ponder for a moment seeing if they should or not but the five mares gave Ace a smile and nodded.

Ace was blown away how kind everypony in this town was so much nicer then the ones back at his home town. He felt like he was on top of the world and couldn't be happier.

The rest of the party went great from pin tail on the pony to Truth or dare, everyone had a great time and at the end left to head home.

It was now late at night Twilight, Spike and Ace were all in bed resting, however Ace And Twilight were still up thinking to themselves.

Ace then deiced to see if Twilight was still awake. "Psst twilight you awake" whispered Ace.

Twilight was in fact awake and decided to responded back to Ace. "Yes I'm wide awake Ace" said Twilight. "What's up?".

"I just wanted to thank you again for everything" said Ace.

Twilight giggled. "You've thanked me many times Ace and your welcome" said Twilight.

Ace smiled. "I know I have but no ones ever done this for me before and I just can't stop thanking you for it" said Ace.

"Well I'm glad that my friends are willing to give you another chance" said Twilight.

"Me too" said Ace.

The two were quiet for a while then Ace spoke again. "Hey Twilight?" said Ace.

"Yes Ace?" Said Twilight.

"I know I just got here and all and I hope I'm not rushing this but. Do you think that if I can make friends, that maybe Just maybe I might have a chance to find that one special somepony" said Ace blushing.

Twilight didn't know how to respond to this so she did it the best she could. "Well based on how you are now I think that any mare would be lucky to have you" said Twilight

"Even me" Twilight whispered to herself blushing.

Ace raised an eyebrow. "What was that?" said Ace

"Oh nothing" said Twilight trying not to embarrass herself and not act suspicious.

There was a long awkward pause between the two until Ace finally spoke up. "So speaking of that do you have a special somepony?" asked Ace.

Twilight never really thought about having a coltfriend or even dating period. she was always studying and focusing on other things other then that so she decided to be honest with Ace. "No not really at all" said Twilight.

"Well do you at least have your eye on somepony you might be interested in?" Ace asked.

Twilight thought to herself. If she said Yes then Ace would ask who and she would have to lie which she didn't want to do. If she said no then she would still be lying to him she just couldn't deiced.

After a the silence Ace was hearing he thought he had messed up and made her feel uncomfortable. "I'm sorry if i made you feel uncomfortable. I know we just met the other day and y-you know just forget what I said" said Ace.

Twilight then stopped him. "No no its ok I was just spacing out" said Twilight.

"Ok thank goodness. For a second their I thought what I asked you made you feel uncomfortable" said Ace.

Twilight never really talked about who she liked to anypony. But their was something inside her that made her trust Ace. "Its alright and as for you answer. Yeah i guess you can say that" said Twilight blushing.

Twilight did like Ace a little but she knew she had to keep that to herself and get to know Ace a little more. Plus after the week is up she might not even see him again.

"Alright I think I've asked you enough personal stuff. I bet its annoyed you a little?" said Ace.

"Nah its fine. I've actually enjoyed us talking getting to know each other more and more" said Twilight.

With that said the duo continued to talk for another half-hour about eachother like Ace's home town, the things they did when they were little, and all the adventures Twilight and her friends have had. After that conversation the duo slowly started to drift off to sleep.

"*yawn* Goodnight Twilight" said Ace.

"*yawn* Goodnight Ace" said Twilight.

With that said the duo fell into a deep sleep

For the rest for the rest of the week Ace Went back to everyone Twilight introduced him to and gave a second impression on them. He and the six mares enjoyed his company along with his complements. The week had went by pretty fast for Ace and now him and Twilight were walking back to the library.

"Wow I can't believe how busy Applejack can be" said Ace

Twilight nodded in agreement. "You can say that again" said Twilight.

"I mean she applebucks, runs and takes care of the farm, and she even looks after her little sister" said Ace. "That must be hard to keep up with".

"Big Macintosh helps her with the apple bucking, running the farm and taking care of apple bloom" said Twilight

"Well yeah but it's just the farm is SO big" said Ace. " I'm just saying it must take a lot of work to keep up with and handle" said Ace.

"Indeed" said Twilight

The duo approached the library but noticed princess Celestias carriage along with two royal guard pegasi hooked to the front.

"Wait what's the princess doing here?" Twilight pondered. "She didn't even tell me she was coming".

Ace hung his head down. "Oh I know why. My week with you is up, well it looks like it's back to Baltimare for me" said Ace in a depressed tone.

Twilight had totally lost track of time while spending time with Ace. She had no idea that her week with him staying with her was already up. she had been having such a fun and great time with Ace that she hadn't notice how fast the week went by.

The duo then saw the Princess step out of her Carriage and walk towards them.

"Princess?" said Twilight and Ace Simultaneously.

"Hello Twilight sparkle and Ace Syntax. how have things been with you two" said Celestia.

Twilight was about to speak up but was beaten to it by Ace "Things are going great Princess. I have really enjoyed myself here" said Ace.

"That's great to hear Ace. I'm always glad to see one of my little pony's feeling joyful and happy" said Celestia.

Celestia then turned Twilight. "So Twilight has Ace made some new friends while he's been in your care?" Celestia asked.

Twilight didn't hesitate to answer and was proud to say yes. "Of course Princess" said Twilight. "He's actual became quite friendly with my friends".

"Im glad your friends have been willing to accept Ace" said Celestia. "Now that the week is up, Ace will be heading back with me to Canterlot and then he will be heading home to Baltimare".

both Ace and Twilight then hung her head down. "Oh I see" said Twilight sadly.

The princess raised an eyebrow at Twilight. "Is something wrong Twilight Sparkle?" Celestia asked.

Twilight didn't want Ace to go at all. she knew if he went back then he would jest get made fun of again and won't have friends that accept him for who he is. she would also miss him dearly, not because she might have feelings for him but because she felt a special connection with him.

"W-well you see..." Twilight was interrupted by her five friends running up to the library.

"DID WE COME TO LATE!" exclaimed Pinkie. "Please tell me Ace hasn't left yet".

"No he hasn't" said Twilight in a depressed tone.

The five mares looked at Twilight with a worried look. "you ok Twi?" asked Applejack. "yer not lookin to good".

Twilight looked up at Applejack. "Its complicated" said Twilight. "And I didn't expect you ponies to be here. I don't remember telling you guys Ace was leaving today, heck I forgot myself".

"Pinkie Pie said she was going to throw a going away party for Ace" said Rainbow.

"But I didn't tell her that Ace was going to leave today" said Twilight. "I mean like I said before I forgot myself he was leaving today".

"Well last week when I met him you said he was going to be with you for a week " said Pinkie. "So I didn't forget that and planned a going away party for today before he left. You didn't think after what happened with the late surprise party that I was going to be late when he was leaving did ya?"

Twilight was completely dumbfounded by this. She couldn't believe pinkie remembered it like it was just yesterday, however it was best that everyone was here to see Ace leave

"No I didn't, nice memory Pinkie" said Twilight

Pinkie smiled and look toward Ace. "So Ace are you ready to PARRTAAAYY!!!" exclaimed Pinkie.

Princess Celestia looked at Pinkie other disappointment in her eyes and spoke up before Ace could speak. "I hate to be the pony that brings bad news but in order for Ace to get back home in time he has to leave soon" said Celestia.

"AAWWW but had everything planned out" said pinkie pie hanging her head down. "We were going to play pin the tail on the pony and everything".

Ace was feeling very depressed. Not only was he going to leave his only friends but he was also leaving a place where he for once felt happy to be.

"So Ace are you ready to head back with me to Canterlot?" said Celestia.

Ace pondered on what to do. would he say no and want to live in Ponyvile or would he go back home to Baltimare. Ace looked over at Twilight and saw that she looked really sad and depressed. To Ace it almost looked like she was going to cry. Ace didn't blame her, he felt the same way knowing the two may never see each other again. Ace finally spoke up

"To be honest Princess, no I don't want to go" said Ace.

That Answer got the Princess's, Twilights and the five mares attention. "Why is that Ace don't you want to go back home" said Celestia. "You said yourself a week ago that all this was just a waste of t-"

"I know what I said Princess" said Ace interrupting the Princess firmly. "But things are different now, I've met six amazing friends who are willing to be there for me when I need them. I've had the time of my life for the past week and I want stay here in the friendly town".

Ace then walked over to Twilight. "Twilight I have you to thank for being friendly to me. I know living with you the whole time won't really work out, so i thought I could by the house that's for sale down the road from the Library" said Ace.

Twilight looked up and Smiled at Ace but the Princess gave Ace and unsure look. "Are sure you this is what you want Ace?" asked Celestia.

Ace replied back with a smiled on his face. "More then anything in the world Princess, I want to stay here with friends" said Ace. "Ever since I was a young colt my mother would always want me to try and make friends, but I'd always hate to see her always so heart broken about how the other ponies treated me, I mean the world to her. And now I have friends, true friends".

The Princess gave a smile at Ace. "Well Ace im glad to say you have truly found the magic of friendship" said Celestia.

With that said the six mares cheered for Ace. "Alright now can we PAAARTAAAY?!" exclaimed Pinkie.

"I'm afraid ill have to get all my things back in Baltimare first and move in before we can have fun" said Ace.

"Oh" said Pinkie hanging her head down. "But if your not going away that means we can have a party about Ace getting a new home. AND I HAVE A WHOLE DAY TO PLAN!"

With that said Pinkie Pie took off with a flash leaving the six Ponies and Princess Dumbfounded. "Well its best I be going" said Celestia. "Ace I hope you enjoy your time with your new friends and here in Ponyvile. And Twilight Sparkle you should be proud of yourself for helping out a pony in need".

"Thank you Princess" said Twilight.

With that said Princess Celestia got in her carriage and the Carriage took off flying back in the other direction towards Canterlot.

"Well it looks im here to stay you highness" said Ace.

Twilight smiled at Ace. "Indeed you are".

"Now the only issue I see is I don't see how I can get all my things back here from Baltimare all by myself" said Ace.

Just then Applejack stepped forward. "Ah'll be willin to help you move yer stuff here Ace" said Applejack. "It's the least ah can do".

"Wait don't you still have applebucking to do?" Ace asked.

"Ah finished the last trees after ya left with Twilight" said Applejack.

"Oh. Well in that case thank you very much" said Ace.

Applejack smiled. "Yer welcome Ace" said Applejack.

"Well we better start heading toward the train station so we can get to their with still a good amount of daylight left" said Ace.

"Alright we'll I guess we're headin out" said Applejack. "Hey Twilight do you mind picking up Apple Bloom up from school today and tell her where Ah'm at?"

Twilight smiled. "No I don't mind at All" said Twilight. "Safe travels you two".

With that said both Ace and Applejack headed to the train station and got on a train to Baltimare.

Now Applejack and Ace were both on the train and Applejack was talking about how much Ace would love Ponyvile during the seasons. "Yer goin to love Ponyvile throughout the year sugar cube. We have the summer sun celebration, winter wrap, runnin of the leaf's and much more that ah know you'll love" said Applejack.

Ace smiled at Applejack. "Wow so many celebrations. I can't wait to see them all" said Ace.

"Ah'm sure you'll like them all" said Applejack.

"I'm sure I will" said Ace.

The two were silent for a while until Applejack broken the silence. "Hey Ace can Ah ask ya somthin?" Applejack asked.

"Sure go ahead" said Ace.

"Well I've been wonderin about your cutie mark. you never exactly told me what your special talent is" said Applejack.

Ace looked at his hammer and wood plank crossed over cuite mark and then looked back at Applejack and smiled. "Well you see I've always had a thing for building and repairing things not like construction work but something similar. And im really good at it, like when we get to Baltimare ill show you" said Ace.

Applejack smiled. "Good at buildin and reaparin eh? Well maybe you can help me repair some things down on farm sometime. Ah could really use the help from a great builder" said Applejack.

Ace blushed. "Well I guess im ok" said Ace rubbing the back of his head sheepishly.

"Ah don't be sliiy" said Applejack. "Im sure your a good builder".

Ace smiled. "Thanks Applejack" said Ace. "That means a lot coming from a true friend".

Applejack smiled back at Ace. "Yer very welcome sugar cube" said Applejack.

So the duo continued to chat and discuss as they made their way to the east coast city of Baltimare.

Author's Note:

Hey guys thank you so much for the feed back from the last chapter and I did make some improvements that were pointed out and I thank you guys for that.

As for this chapter I think i did pretty decent story and descriptive wise but it would be great if you guys think so far about how the story is going

So anyway guys thanks for reading this chapter and another one is coming soon

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3353331 Alright thanks for the feedback ill be sure to improve it more