We took a class field trip, camping at the Red Wood Forest Preserve. Friday was a long drive through the country as we make our way. Each morning was hot delicious campfire cooked food and each evening spent telling tales around the campfire. Saturday, the class visited the nearby Faust Amusement Park with the drive back to Canterlot High School Sunday morning.
Lyra was my best friend by the 8th grade. She always looked like a loner sitting on the benches outside during recess before I met her. We sat near each other in class, and during lunch would often hang out in recess.
Friday Evening:
The whole class put up their sleeping tents and built a small fireplace. We toasted marshmellows, they were delicious and a bit gooey. Lyra and I ended up sharing the same tent. It was because we were good friends.
The camp quickly became quiet as our classmates fell asleep. Lyra and I talked about the types of rides to experience tommorrow as we lay down in the tent. Soon we fell asleep.
I felt a tug on my right arm. Being slightly annoyed at being woken up, I glanced down to see what it was. Shortly, I lost my reason to be upset. Lyra was shaking and holding onto my arm, lost to her dreams. Lyra muttered in her sleep, "I'll play the lyre if I want to...Twi-twi, dont go to Crystal Prep... Dad... why did you leave me?" I blushed and smiled to myself.. "Aww, you're lucky you're so cute..." I leaned over to Lyra, gave her a small hug. We cuddled and quickly fell back to sleep when Lyra calmed down.
Saturday Morning:
At the gate, the teacher reminded us keep in groups of two or more for safety purposes as we explored the amusement park. Lyra and I shared a look. We the raced to the "Tea cups" ride. She was there first so she went in with me on the outside. I blushed quite a bit when the spinning of the "Tea cups" force pushed her hips against mine.
We split a ice cream cup, and sometimes Lyra would offer to feed me with her spoon. It was a delightful activity for best friends.
As the sun was seting and the sky took on brilliant hues of orange, we decided to ride on the Ferris Wheel. During the Ferris Wheel I didn't pay attention to the landscape. How could I when I was admiring Lyra next to me?
"Bonnie, what are you thinking about?" I glanced a few inches higher to her eyes and she's looking at me oddly. I wonder if she's worried.
"Hmm, just today's adventure. I really enjoyed it." Smiling, I let her know things were fine.
"Bonnie, I woke up slightly last night and felt you hugging me. I liked it and I felt safe." I reached over and hugged her, rubbing my cheek against hers. "Best Friends?"
Lyra replied " Best Friends Forever."
When it was time to go back to camp, we were walking with interlocking elbows. You can say we slept much better that night, and one day we would become room -mates. When we could guess what the other was thinking we would reply that we knew each other so well. I don't think there has been a closer pair of friends at Canterlot High School.
Lyra was at the door, she was in tears and sobbing. My heart went out to her, and with a quick embrace she calmed down. Inviting her in we both sat at the couch and just hugged it out. The pain would go away eventually, and it was a nice temporary solution.
Lyra's dad and mom separated when Lyra was at a young age. From what Lyra told me, they got into a huge fight and he just drove off and never returned. Lyra's mom just kept getting worse as days went on. From some of the symptoms we knew she was not taking the right medication. She was often locked away in her room. Lyra's mom got into a pretty bad car accident.
A few days later we got ready in black long dresses, mourning over a closed casket. I invited Lyra to stay with me, as she didn't know any other family besides her mom. I had a small building to call my own. It wasn't that unusual. Many parents had to stay in the large cities and continue their business. Those cities were no place to raise children so many of us had our own cheap place near the local school.
Principal Celestia and Vice Principal not only ran the school but they were leaders of the dormitory complex near the school. When they had meetings they had to be quick and to the point with so much responsibility. In my opinion they are overworked so sometimes something slips by. Stray kids could come in and be students the next day.
That's another reason many of us join a clique. It can be overwhelming to do so much in short time, that it was easier to just divide into smaller problems. Think we're all a bit crazy with the stress at times. Could write essays about many of family and friends. The Pies, the Belles, the Apples.. list goes on, each with their own problems. Pinkie would say a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet. At first I feared that she would get into trouble, but I've seen her in a fight. She can defiantly hold her own.
Got off track, back to Lyra and I. I made a 2nd bed for Lyra, but she would keep sneaking into my bed. She needed my support more than ever... By the deities she is so adorable. Then during the day she would just play on that lyre and I could feel her heart through those strings. The dormitories have a small park, some 1 floor shops, and of course bus stops.
Tried to become friends with Twilight "Pony Princess" Sparkle this week. She brought back much of the stability that has been missing the past few years. It will still take me a while to forgive and befriend Sunset Shimmer. It very sad that she missed the portal home to her dimension.
Could you imagine it? Being cut off from your home planet, where everyone is a pony instead of a person. Lyra told me she wants to meet her pony counterpart one day. Thinking about it has been weird at first. However Lyra will be Lyra. (Heart emoticon)
Brad or Sunset... both seem to be constantly after Twilight Sparkle's attention. To be honest (biased!!!) I think she and Sunset Shimmer make a better pair. of ponies Though maybe Trixie "cockblock Brad" Lulumoon is trying to get some of that tail. Even after hearing that "She's ok!" I can tell that girl needs more friends.
Hmm? Oh, Lyra wants to make a entry in this journal. One moment....
From the Journal of Lyra Heartstrings... This is kept in a small safe inside a wardrobe closet.
My girlfriend Sweetie Drops, has a form of Dementia. At first I was worried but after doing some research, my doubts are unfounded.
First, some of the things she says actually happened to her instead of me. I think it's some sort of defense mechanism that lets her cope with trauma. I remember the week I helped her with the death of her mom. It was a trying experience for both of us. Side effect is that she will be very very protective of me. In a way it's very cute. When we had separate beds, she would sneak into my bed just as often as I would for her. We do comfort each other often.
Second, some events are wrong. Bonnie never was a secret agent. She does have a suitcase with a grappling hook, a fake mustache, some sunglasses and a watch inside. This type of dementia does make for some interesting role play, if you know what I mean. She's the only one of us that claims that we are best friends. Don't worry, body language is much much more important then what is said. There is no secret group of terrorists that targets the LGBT community. We are also best friends as well as lovers so it's not completely wrong. Confronting her with the truth has no effect, since she'll forget by the next day.
To my knowledge only four people know. Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, Sweetie's psychologist and myself.
If she is crazy, which she isn't, then I'm just as crazy for loving her. (heart emoticon)
Trixie was all alone once again. Her co-entertainers, Fuschia and Lavender, were out on some adventure and forgot to ask Trixie to go with them. Trixie was great in hiding her feelings. She didn't need more friends. It's just research for her show she told herself. Sub-consciously she wanted to make friends, her Stage Persona just made things awkward.
Thinking back on some of the rumors she knew where to get some advice. She could ask Sunset Shimmer and her five friends. There was also many good friends in each of the school's cliques. However they were just good friends. Trixie is the greatest student at Canterlot High. Why settle with advice from a group of good friends? It was more logical to get advice from BEST FRIENDS.
Trixie went on a quest to find Bon Bon and Lyra. Plus maybe things could turn around since the battle of the bands.
After the try-outs for the Friendship Games Lyra and Bon Bon were ready to go home.
"I got a bit carried away on your hat, stated Lyra. "Oh it's fine, it can be fixed. Lyra, we've been through so many adventures lately. Remember the last time you wore the peacock costume?", Bon Bon grinned cockedly.
Lyra did recall. It was years ago during Nightmare Night. Bon Bon questioned why Lyra was wearing a male peacock costume. Lyra explained how peacocks used there feathers in courtship rituals. Bon Bon learned later that she was the peahen of the courtship. She smiled in memory of the events.
"Yes, also remember that time in 9th grade when you used that top hat." said Lyra. "Was it the school talent show?", stated Bon Bon. "No it was the after show." Lyra said in her seductive tone.
The young couple soon arrived at their home, after the door unlocked and opened, they heard noises from inside. The front room was covered in balloons and streamers. Pinkie popped out of her hiding place and gave a slice of cake to Lyra and Bon Bon Where she got it, neither knew. It was a surprise to congratulate them both on getting roles in the upcoming Friendship Games.
Later that evening...
Bonnie whispered to Lyra, and Lyra responded with a grin and a nod. Lyra and Bon Bon sneaked around Pinkie and gave her a pounce and a hug. It was very nice that Pinkie came by to celebrate with them. Pinkie understood where the party was heading, as she hosted many parties for the young couple.
After seeing Pinkie out and waving goodbye, Lyra snuck in a quick cheek nuzzle. "Lyra, what am I going to do with you?" "Anything you want Bonnie" Lyra replied casually with lidded eyes.
Both of them started giggling. It was going to be one of those nights that they both looked forward to.
Inappropriate behavior for a library (Friendship Game Spoilers)
Everyone was a winner, it was a time to celebrate.
However Lyra and I were exhausted. All that equestrian magic was taxing on us on both a physical and mental level. I'm sure we'd feel better after a short nap. This was the first time we took a nap together in the library. Usually we are able to make it through the day and are able to get back to our dormitory and into our bed before falling asleep.
Suddenly a loud pop came from above Lyra's head. As I slowly woke up I saw a grinning Snails. Ah that's right, I guess the library is a bad place for sleeping. If I wasn't so tired I'd give him a piece of my mind.
Snips and Snails told us to come to the front of the school. Photo Finish wanted to take a picture of us 12 who competed in the friendship games. Principal Celestia walked over to Snip and Snails and had a short talk. I noticed Celestia blush and ask Brad to stand between Lyra and Myself. I couldn't help yawning in the photo.
After Photo Finish took like 50 pictures. Principal Celestia asked Lyra and I back to her office. "Now girls, I know you are really BEST FRIENDS but sleeping together in the library is still against school policy. Please wait til you get home next time. I will be lenient only this one time since I realize you wanted to celebrate after everyone won.
"Sorry, we won't sleep together in the library ever again." I said sleepily. Yawning I looked over at Celestia and Lyra.... They were both blushing for some reason.
I didn't realize what was going on until later. Stupid Snips and Snails....
