Solaris

by Gus

A New Sunrise

Nova woke up the next day to find Twilight lying next to him; he couldn’t help but feel happy that some pony had shown him some affection. He lay there listening to the mare breathe in and out content to stay this way for the foreseeable future. He couldn’t deny that there he felt a connection with this mare I am falling for her. He looked over the mare looking past the glow of her magic she is definitely beautiful from the shine of her coat, her lovely mane and those eyes I can’t stop thinking about them.

He stayed in the same position for what seemed like hours, content to be near this mare until she began to stir. Waking up with a stallion beside her seemed to me a bit more of a shock to her Nova noticed as her eyes opened, this shock quickly passed as she remembered what had happened the previous night.

After the initial shock of waking up beside Nova she felt a strange comfort in being so close to another pony, she had never done anything like this before and she had found herself enjoying the heat of another body beside her. She lay there for a few more minutes, neither of the ponies bringing up the courage to say anything. Twilight finally started to move after hearing a noise from upstairs knowing that it was probably just Spike moving in his sleep.

“Twilight can I show you something, it won’t take too long” Nova said finally breaking the silence. He started walking to the door as he awaited her response.

She looked back to the stairs thinking about what Spike would think if he awoke to an empty house, looking outside to check how early it was only to find out it was still dark, confident that she had plenty of time she moved towards the door to follow Nova. “Sure Nova.”

She wondered where they were heading to as they left the town behind, Nova has only been in town for 2 days I wonder what he wants to show me out here, maybe he’s going to try and get rid of me I know he killed a pony, no it can’t be that I don’t think he wants to hurt anypony. These thoughts continued to cycle through her mind as the journey continued, though all she really knew about this pony was one event in his life she couldn’t help but feel safe in his presence. “Is it much further?”

“We just need to get to that hill up a head” Nova pointed.

Twilight saw Nova sit down on the top of the hill he seemed to be beckoning her to sit beside him. Twilight confused at trotting all this way for a Hill reluctantly sat down. “What is it you wanted to show me is it this hill?”

“You will see soon.” Nova said looking towards the horizon.

Twilight was getting a bit fed up waiting and broke the silence again. “You know it wasn’t your fault, Night Wing I mean. It was out of your control.”

“Thanks Twilight but I know that’s not true, I released my magic if I didn’t then he would still be alive. I killed my friend and I have to live with it.”

“I saw your memory, you had no idea what would happen. No pony could have controlled that it was not your fault.” Silence fell on the group again as they continued to wait.

She soon saw what she was waiting for as she observed the sun slowly peek above the horizon; the spot that Nova had chosen had placed the sun in a perfect position above a small lake. The sight of the golden orb creeping above the line filled the sky with a multitude of colors further enhanced by the reflections of the sun on the lake. The sky erupted with yellows and reds as the orb continued to rise, it’s beautiful. Twilight had never seen a sunrise like it and she had been around Celestia as she controlled it rise. Twilight knew that Nova must have used his link to the sun to find this spot, she wondered what he would do if he could control it.

For the first time since the sunrise had started Twilight turned to look at Nova and noticed a golden glow around him similar in color to that of the sun, she also felt his magic grow though only slightly in comparison to his overall power. “Thank you for showing me this I haven’t seen a sunrise like it.”

He had almost forgotten that Twilight was there as he felt the suns effect wash over him as it did every day. “Ponies always ask me why I don’t have a cutie mark, I know what it is, I think I always have I just can’t build up the courage to take it. I sit here every day thinking about reaching out to the sun again but that event haunts me every time, each day the need to reach out gets stronger. I know one day I won’t be able to resist and I can’t wait for it but it also scares me more than anything.”

“There’s no reason to be afraid I’m sure Celestia would understand what happened with the sun all those years ago.” Though once finishing the sentence she remembered how scared she had been of her mentor on a number of occasions for minor problems.

“Do you know of any other pony that could move the sun or has power like mine, she might consider me dangerous. Are you 100% sure she would react friendly to me.”

The question hung in the air for a long time “No I’m not 100% sure.”

“You will not inform her about me then?”

“If you don’t want her to know I see no reason why I should inform her, though she may know why you are connected to the sun. If anyone knows about the sun it’s her.”

“Maybe one day Twilight.” Nova had never brought anyone else with him when he observed the sunrises; he had enjoyed sharing this experience with Twilight, someone else to see the beauty that he admired.

“I try to never miss a sunrise; I think it’s the most stunning thing on this planet well that was until I saw you.” Nova noticed a slight blush forming on the mare taking it as a good sign.

Twilight didn’t know how to respond she had never been complimented in this way “… thanks” she replied quietly. “Oh would you look at the time Spike is probably wondering where I am now, come by later though we got a lot to talk more to talk about.” She said as she ran off back to ponyville though stopping once or twice to look back at Nova.

What happened there, she did want to talk to me again though that’s a plus and she turn around a few times while fleeing though. Nova continued to think over the recent event a few more times before deciding it was mostly positive, though he would have to get to the bottom of it maybe one of her friends can shed some light on the situation. Deciding that he got along quite well with Applejack at the party and already knowing she was an early riser he started making his was to Sweet Apple Acres.

Nova continued to think over the past day realizing that he potentially made 6 new friends, one of which could potentially be a lot more. He had not been this close to anypony like these for a long time, he had even shared some of his secrets and it felt good to get them out in the open. He hadn’t been this happy in a long time. They will leave you like the others where did that thought come from? But that thought lingered there for a while he remembered that everyone he had gotten close to had got hurt or worse. I won’t let anything happen this time I won’t.

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Finally he reached the farm; he looked around admiring the orchards planted around the farmhouse, in doing so he noticed an orange mare in the distance. Realizing that it was probably Applejack he started making his way towards her.
“Hey Applejack how’s you this fine morning?”

“Morin’ Nova just doing my chores.”

“Do you need a hoof?”

“I've learned not to say no to a helping hoof.”

“What do you need done then?”

“We need to collect the apples from these two rows of trees.” Nova looked up at the trees and expanded his magic to encompass all the trees grabbing hold of all the apples on them with his magic and placing them in the baskets on the ground. “Ah didn’t know you were that skilled in magic, even Twilight has trouble doing that many.”

“Well levitation is one of the only things I can do with it so I wouldn’t say I’m that skilled.”

“Ya’ll just being modest now, that was some feat! Many thanks to you sugarcube. Now why did you come over here at this time?”

“I actually wanted to ask you another question about Twilight, you see I kind of told her I think she’s beautiful and she ran off.”

“Oh you like her do yah, well don’t take it too harshly I don’t think she’s had much stallion attention so it’s quite new to her, she’s probably back in the library reading a book about what you said” Applejack said with a slight chuckle.

“Thanks Applejack that takes a load off my mind.”

“Can you pick up as many baskets as you can and follow me back to the barn?”

“Can take them all” as Nova picked up the two saddled over Applejack and started following her towards the farmhouse with the rest in tow.

“Are yah thinkin’ of staying in Ponyville then?”

“I’m definitely thinking about the idea, so far Ponyville has been a very welcoming town.”

“I think you’d fit right in here.”

The barn quickly appeared in front of him and quickly set down all the baskets into it. “You don’t even look out of breath; you carried all them quite a distance there.”

“Not a problem Applejack anytime” he turned to leave and began to head back to Ponyville.

“Oh before I forget sugarcube, Rarity still wants to make you that suit I think you should go see her soon.”
“I’ll make that my next port of call then.”

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Twilight sat at her study desk obviously flustered, a large pile of books lay behind. “None of these books are any help, all the advice is to general.”

“He obviously likes you Twilight; the only thing that matters is do you like him.” Spike had gotten the story out of her as soon as she had returned. He had thought that Nova had hurt her and that’s why she was so unresponsive, only Spikes threat of going out to hunt down Nova prompted Twilight to tell him what had happened.

“I think so; I’ve never felt like this before. I’ve never had a coltfriend before I don’t know how this works. What if I messed it up by running away this morning.”

“Don’t worry about it Twilight I’m sure you didn’t mess up” as he dodged a book being flung backwards by Twilight. “Will you stop with those books I don’t think you’re going to find much?”

“But if not books then what.”

“Why don’t you ask one of the girls they probably know more?”

“That’s a brilliant idea spike I bet Rarity has lots of advice.” Twilight started walking to the door intent on heading to Rarity’s.

“Maybe you should wash up first Twilight; you look like a bit of a mess.”

“Ye alright…” Twilight turned to look in the mirror “that’s a good idea.”

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“Oh it’s you Nova, how are you darling?”

“Good I think and you?”

“Terrific I’m just finishing my work on the girls’ dresses.” Nova looked over to the workstation where Rarity had just been and saw five dresses each with their own distinctive style, he knew immediately they were all meant for the group friends.

“From the look of those dresses I can tell who they are for, are they your own designs?”

“Yes yes it’s what I do. They are for the Grand Galloping Gala; it’s only over a week away. I was actually surprised we were invited back. Last time we attended we caused quite a ruckus.” Nova knew that the gala was one of the most prestigious events in Equestria and was surprised to find out they were all going. Must be due to Twilight’s link with The Princess.

“Well they look fantastic.”

“Now will you come over here, I’ve got to measure you for that suit a promised you. I can see it now you will look so stylish.” Nova noticed a tape measure floating around him.

“You don’t have to go to all this trouble; I actually came here to tell you there was no need for you to make one for me.”

“Oh it’s no trouble at all, I insist it’s not often I get to design a suit. So how has your morning been dear?”

Realizing that resisting Rarity would be pointless, he let himself get measured for the suit. He then continued to explain to her how his morning had gone.

“I wouldn’t worry, I’m with Applejack on this one she’s probably trying to read up on it as we speak.”

“I’m glad you’re both saying the same thing.”

“If you work things out we might need to see about getting another Gala ticket. I should have your suit done in time.”

“One thing at a time.”

“That should be it done! Now you’re free to go.”

“Thanks for all this Rarity; to be honest I’ve never had a suit and kind of looking forward to it now, later.” Nova headed towards the door to exit but was suddenly face to face with a stunning purple mare.

*Authors Note
Sorry for the wait on the chapter. I had to re-write it quite a few times as I wasn't happy with it. I'm still not 100% sure with the direction. Tell me what you think in the comments. Cheers.

Big Shout out to FierySoul for going over the chapter.

Comments

[panini_twilight]

very very nice chapter, looking forward too more!!!! :D :)

[Gus]

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I'll try to not keep you waiting long, after this weekend i should have a lot more time for writing.

[shadowless_night]

i just want to see what happens if/when he moves the sun celestias face would be priceless

[Saveer]

828424 I bet her jaw would end up going 200m into the ground

[Gus]

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Well she already knows someone can move it from the first chapter.