Feel What?
“You know I can feel that, right?”
Gallus paused in his writing and slowly turned around to his remaining study buddy who was looking at him with her big blue insect eyes. Everyone else had left and it was just the two of them finishing their homework. One by one their friends all left until it was just the two of them. Ocellus' curved smile made Gallus slowly raise his eyebrow as he tilted his head. “Feel what? A draft?” Looking around the library he tried to spot an open window, but a cheery giggle made him pause.
“I mean I felt what you were feeling when you were looking at Silverstream earlier,” Ocellus said with a knowing smile that made Gallus blink for a bit. Then it suddenly hit him to what she was referring on and he quickly turned around to hide the small blushing tint on his cheeks.
“Um, I don’t know what you are talking about,” Gallus replied, coughing into his mouth. “I was only noticing that Silverstream had a new mane style.”
“Yeah, Yona’s been trying to teach us how to braid our manes like Yaks do, but… um, it didn’t go well with mine.” Ocellus slowly reached her head and wince as if she was in pain. Gallus could only imagine that her clear through misty mane didn’t react well to powerful yak hooves. “And since Smolder doesn’t have any hair on her body she was out so that left Sandbar and Silverstream.”
Gallus’ eyes widened before a large scheming smirk spread across his jaw. “Wait, you mean Sandbar actually got his mane braided. Tell me you got pictures.”
“Nope, and we swore to never laugh again about it. Even though it’s kind hard not to.” Ocellus chuckled a bit before clearing her throat. “But enough side tracking. I know how you feel about Silverstream, Gallus.”
“Feel what? I just see her as a close friend,” Gallus said, picking up his book and getting ready to pack up. “You’re just imagining things. I’m gonna head over to bed. “
He was about to leave when Ocellus said, “You know I’m a changeling, right?”
“Yeah?”
“And we feed on love, right?”
“I think everycreature knows that by now, Ocellus.”
“What makes you think we can’t feel it from others as well?”
There was a long silence between the two as Gallus just stared at the smirking changeling whose face he wanted to wipe away right now as he desperately tried to find an excuse in his head. Yet the knowing look in Ocellus’ eyes all but quickly put any thoughts of denial away as he sighed before sitting down, head resting on his open palm. “Fine. I feel… different with her.”
“You’re in love, silly,” Ocellus giggled, but soon stopped upon seeing Gallus glare at her. “Why is that such a big deal?”
“Gee, I don’t know. Maybe because I have no chance at all with her?” he replied like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
“Seriously? Silverstream’s a nice girl and you two have been pretty close since that cave incident.”
Gallus bit his tongue as he thought back to that day when he and his friends got trapped while trying to see if friendship was in their nature. Silverstream had been nothing but ecstatic to find him and, deep down, he was glad he found her too. Helping her fight her fears of the Storm King and her appreciation afterwards made him feel something he hadn’t felt before. Like a sense of accomplishment of doing something right for once in his life. His life before coming to the school had been nothing but one bad experience after the next, not helped at all by his own actions. Helping Silverstream was the first time he felt like a true friend because he had assumed that he was both unable, and unworthy, to really form such a close bond with his friends. He was glad he proved not just to the trials, but to himself, that he was indeed capable of being a real friend.
Not to mention that hug… felt really good… he thought with a soft smile.
“Felt it again.”
“Darn it, quit scanning me like some kind of radar thing,” Gallus growled. “I don’t deny we’ve grown closer. Seeing her take on the Storm King, even if it was an illusion, took guts. She’s got a stronger side to her that most don’t often see.”
“And I’ve seen you two flying and swimming on the weekends,” Ocellus noted.
Narrowing his eyes, Gallus asked, “Okay, now I see why other creatures see changelings as stalkers. Yes, we are. I’m teaching her how to fly better while she’s teaching me how to swim better. I mean she and her people have been living in the sea for years until recently. They are a bit behind on their wing power.”
“So why do you want to learn how to swim better?” Ocellus asked. “You’re actually a pretty good swimmer. Much better then Yona at least.”
Blushing, Gallus rubbed the back of his neck. “W-w-well, she said she wanted to pay me back for helping her. I told her she didn’t have to but she insisted. I-I was just thinking it would help us grow closer as friends.”
“Right,” Ocellus teased before continuing, “So, you both grew closer, you both are helping each other, and you both deeply care for each other, right? I mean you do care for her?”
“Uh, duh? She’s my friend,” Gallus whispered, leaning back against the chair. He closed his eyes and wished he was anywhere but here right now. “Look, if you want me to be mushy about it. Fine. I care about all of you. You’re the first friends I’ve ever had and even when I screw things up during Hearths Warming Eve you guys are there for me. Sandbar’s always willing to chill with me and invites me over to his family’s house for dinner at least every weekend or so. I think he’s trying to get me to feel like I’m part of his family. Smolder’s fun to hang around and do hardcore stuff with. Plus, she makes a good rival in pranking and sports. Yona, as much as she is annoying, is just too kind to not like and I can’t deny she’s fun to play with. You’re someone I can talk to like this about because you’re more empathetic with others. And you’re always willing to help me with my homework.”
“That’s because you almost never finish it on time,” Ocellus dryly pointed out.
“Details. Details.” Gallus waved his claw before sighing and looking downward. “With Silverstream? Honestly, she’s just so happy and positive all the time that… it rubs off on ya. She’s always hugging people, smiling, and never just down about anything. Growing up in Griffinstone was always depressing and just plain sucked because of how everyone acted. Seeing her in the total opposite of what I was exposed to made her annoying at first, but when I really got to know her… I guess I found myself wanting to feel what she feels everyday because it’s just so…”
Gallus tried to find the right word to describe it. This strange feeling he felt every time Silverstream sent him a warm bubbly smile that was brighter than the sun. The warm glow he felt pulsing in his body as she stood near him with a wave of her ocean like mane. How her cries of laughter echoed in him like a symphony of emotions he never felt nor understood.
“I don’t know to describe it, but I like it… and I want more of it.” Gallus looked at Ocellus with lowered eyes. “I can’t say it’s love, but I do feel something. Yet, even if I did like her that way it wouldn’t work out.”
“Why not? I think Silverstream would be more than happy to try it out,” Ocellus said, tilting her head.
“Gee, I don’t know maybe because she’s from the Royal Family of the Hippogriffs while I am an orphaned griffin with no family history and can barely afford to live alone?” Gallus growled, folding his arms. He glared at the table with his teeth gritting. “I asked her once, and Silverstream said she was third in line to take the throne should something happen to her aunt, cousin, or her mother. Meaning she’s all but given the title of princess.”
“Let’s say the two of us do start dating and something happens because of it? Do you think her family would approve of her dating a nobird like me? A guy who doesn’t have a family, let alone any noble blood? Not to mention the nobles of her kingdom might not approve of it,” he continued, shaking his head. “Chances are she’ll be required to date somepony of her status or have it even be arranged like her parents were. They’re just lucky they fell for each other over time. Even if I wanted something to happen… I don’t think it can be allowed, Ocellus.”
“… I see,” Ocellus whispered, her smile having faded. “I guess there is some sense in what you’re saying. Nobles tend to only date among their own for prestige purposes.”
“Yeah, what chance do I have? I’m not a hero or noble or even special. Just… Gallus.”
“… Yet I think that’s all Silverstream will need,” Ocellus said, smiling again. “Does Silverstream seem like the kind of creature who would just let such a thing as nobility or prestige get in the way of who she befriends? The rest of us aren’t special or nobles either. Sure, we’re not orphans, but we’re not exactly coming from high class families ourselves.” She got off her chair and walked over to her friend, placing a hoof on his shoulder. “Silverstream may be the richest and highest class of us, but she’s never been anything but a kind hippogriff who wants to learn and make friends. The fact that she’s spending so much time for you, while showing you nothing but her open heart, shows that if you were to try and make your relationship more, I think she would be completely open to the idea.”
“But what about her family?” Gallus asked, scratching the back of his head.
“She was willing to run away with us when we thought we were going to be separated, right? I think she would be willing to challenge them just as fiercely to be with you. Either as a friend or maybe a boyfriend.” Ocellus then gave him a wink. “Call it a girl’s intuition.”
While a part of Gallus was still in doubt, he didn’t deny what Ocellus was saying had some truth. He found himself smiling and thinking about him and Silverstream. Just the two of them having a meal together… holding claws… watching the sunset.
“Alright, maybe one day I’ll say something,” Gallus said, slowly moving out of his chair. “But when I’m ready. I’m fine with how things are for now.”
“So someday?” Ocellus asked as she began to pack up her books.
“Yeah, someday.”
The two friends began to make their way for the exit of the library when Gallus asked, “So if you can sense such feelings in others. Is anycreature in our circle of friends also sharing such feelings?”
Ocellus gave a sly smirk. “Oh, Sandbar’s been pretty active lately in his feelings department alright.”
“Really? Space cadet has got a crush? On who?”
“Well, let’s just say he’s not inviting you to meet his family for the reasons you were mentioning earlier…”
“… Oh, you have got to be kidding me.”
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Interesting dynamic inherent in being friends with an emotivore. Also biting your tongue as a griffin would be incredibly painful.
Vent
This was cute.
I caught something, though:
Was this wordplay with Ocellus, or was this supposed to be 'symphony'?
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I'm really starting to grow fond of this ship.
That was really cute.
I ship it. they would be such a sweet couple.
You mean thrid, Novo is on the throne, Skystar is the heir appearent/ thus first in line, Ocean Flow is second, and unless sons inherit before daughters, Silverstream is thrid in line to sucede the throne.
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I had a feeling Dawn Flower's story influenced this one. Surprised to see I was actually right.
I liked this. Short, but sweet. Also, that ending was perfect.
Oh, I definitely need to read this one before I release that next fic: this is totally something I've thought about...
Made my day
Ayyyy! I see I was not the only one to take inspiration from Dawn Flower!
Great story!
That was a really sweet story. Gallus really needs a good family in his life. I remember first I preferred Gallus with Smolder since they had way more in common, but the more time Gallus spent with Silverstream the more I preferred him with her. Things got a bit weird with that ending though. Hope Sandbar is willing to fall back on Ocellus.
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No unless he's bi.
Why you gotta do that to sandbar and gallus? You know how much it sucks to deal with the friend zone?
Gallstream forever! Someone just earned a new follower.
This was nice! I love seeing anything GallStream related.
I did note quite a few errors, lots of little things like a duplicated sentence in the first paragraph and some odd word choices. Also Gallus was a bit wordier than his character should allow for at times, but those are fairly small details. I really like the idea behind this, so have an updoot!
Gallus really needs to see Aladdin.
Loved this story very much
so cute
...except the ending that was really weird.
Great story....ending was bad but other than that it was great, pretty good stuff man.
Does Gallus know that Twilight wasn't a princess when Shining Armor married Princess Cadance? Even though Shining Armor WAS Captain of the Royal Guard. (Smolder DID recognize Chrysalis, unless Ocellus just turned into her to show them so they'd know if they ever ran into her)
He may not be from a royal family, but he's the closest thing to a griffon ambassador that exists. He's gonna have clout when he graduates, and Queen Novo is savvy enough to see that.
Bwaaaaahahahahahaaa, I loved the ending.
Don't ask questions to which you're not prepared for the answers to.
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Well, depends on if it's the physical he's into or the masculine personality. I mean, Ocellus can pick and choose, after all!
Though I had a hunch as soon as the braiding came up....
Just gotta be careful about breaking it to him.
So Gallus x Silverstream and Ocellus x Sandbar
Which leads with Smolder and Yona looking for love.
I saw the title and immediately thought of that Cards Against Humanity fic.
OK, I was not expecting that ending! For the longest time, I've been aware of GalBar (or whatever the commonly accepted name is), and I knew Gallus x Silverstream would be a thing after What Lies Beneath came about. But I assumed only the latter ship, the one in the summary, would be touched upon in this fic. Nice one!
Tfw you have high Prestige in Crusader Kings 2, but all your kids have the Inbred trait.
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I saw the title and thought of Team Four Star.
"Krillin do you sense that?".
"I feel that".
"Krillin do you feel that?".
"I taste that".
Part of me thought this was a sequel to Love Letter but the ending kinda crush that thought lol.
Ahahaha, that twist at the end was perfect
Loved this story, Really sweet
Pretty good. On the technical side, I thought at some points your character voices could maybe use a little refinement, but nothing big.
My only real complaint would be that the story ultimately feels somewhat pointless as there is no real payoff. Even something as simple as a final scene where Gallus meets Silverstream and shows signs of acting on his feelings would probably have mitigated that. That last joke, while not terrible, seems a bit out of place tone-wise and I sorta got the impression you just needed a way to wrap it all up.
So, perfectly decent story, but maybe try to be a bit more committed to the narrative you're setting up.
It's a lovey story.
To be honest I was also wondering how this feeling other ponies feelings thing works for changelings. I wonder how Ocellus can filtering the many feelings that are surrounding her. Also, how would she react if Gallus would start to daydreaming about Silverstream in a way deeper level. If you know what I mean.
What teeth?
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No gallus
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I believe he has a crush on Gallus.
It's got me thinking... gay ships generally make me a little uncomfortable, but the dynamic between Gallus and Sandbar is perfect for romance. The same goes for Gallus and Silverstream, but in a different way. Plus it's not as off-putting for people like me.
What is their name, anyway? I'm going with "Silvus". Whatever it is, it's currently my favorite ship.
Oh, also, great story. Almost feels like an MLP episode — so fucking wholesome. I love it ^^
This was a really cute story. Excellent work!
This is good! I loved it!
Is this a gay tease?
Loved it, though I feel bad for Sandbar
Okay, super cute story, liked and faved. Bravo
If I had to nitpick, it would be regarding Silverstream status. The fact that they never address her by any title, or parents, would point out that neither of her parents is Queen Novo's sibling, but Queen Novo's (assumably) deceased husband/baby daddy. Although depending on the circumstances, she could still be third in line... pretty sure it would require Queen and Princess to be the last two of their House, and that there weren't any caded Houses that sprung from their family somewhere down the line, or at least they've sprung very down the line... But of course, this is my headcannon, so this nitpick isn't valid ;p
This was SO. CUTE!
Why is everyone so upset thinking that Sandbar will get left out? This is Equestria; the three of them can just form a herd...(a.k.a., a sequel!) 😜
I SO VERY MUCH ship Gallus and Silverstream
That ending? Never a good place to be.
This fic is just sweet, but not too sweet; just the right amount of sweet.