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- >Your trip back from Neighpon was uneventful
- >The negotiations went very well with the Great President
- >You credit it to the day off you had
- >You and Celestia were raring to go after that intimate moment you had
- >You got back to Canterlot around sundown, greeted Luna, who was full of questions about Neighpon and the negotiations
- >Celestia took up the reigns of answering her gauntlet of questions, allowing you to retire for the night
- >You warped back into your room via the teleport rune, and threw down your suitcase and sighed, plopping down on the bed
- >The one thing you loved about coming back to Canterlot was this bed
- >It was so damn comfy
- >You took off your clothes, down to your underwear, and slid between the sheets, falling asleep
- >The next day, you got up with the rising of the sun
- >You sat up, yawning a bit and going to the bathroom
- >One shit and one shower later, you slip on some clothes and your hat, ready to seize the day
- >Featherduster knocks on your door, and you bid her to enter
- >She places your meal of banana nut bread, coffee with cream and eggs over easy on the table, as well as a scroll
- >You thank her and sit down, unrolling the parchment
- >Two train one way tickets fall out, almost landing in your coffee
- >You save them from their caffeine jacuzzi and look at the note
- >It's a letter from Celestia saying that she has arranged for you to stay at the Sleepy Stables in Ponyville for a week, and that you are to depart after breakfast
- >You sigh, rolling it back up and pocketing your tickets, and tackle your meal
- >You were used to moving around a lot, and you were glads that this time it would be for pleasure, and not for business
- >You finish your meal with relative haste and move on to packing your bag
- >Out go the dirty clothes, in go a fresh set
- >Just enough for a week, thankfully
- >You decide to wear your Luna hat to Ponyville, just to mix things up
- >You finish packing and brush your teeth, and head out to the train station
- >The Canterlot Landing is a nexus of activity, ponies boarding and leaving trains constantly
- >The scent of steam and smoke is heavy in the air
- >The sounds of families meeting and friends visiting is heard all around
- >You find your train, give the conductor your tickets, and take your seat
- >Celestia sprung on these tickets, getting you the luxury car, seeing as you would scarcely fit in the seats anywhere else
- >Even the booth you are sitting in is kind of cramped
- >Seats are pretty comfy though, so you don't mind
- >Time passes and more ponies enter the train, but none of them sit in the luxury cart
- >They all look like Pegasai and Earth Ponies
- >They probably were just visiting Canterlot, and couldn't afford the luxury seat
- >Some of them had their fillies with them, and they stopped to stare at you
- >You turned to say hello, but they quickly ran off when you spoke
- >Kids will be kids, you supposed
- >Soon all the ponies bound for Ponyville were on, and with a shout of 'All aboard!' The train started to move
- >You closed your eyes as the train left the station, hoping to catch a snooze during the ride
- >Much like your trip back from Neighpon, the train ride was without incident
- >You awoke when the trail was slowing down, rolling your neck out a bit and looking out the window
- >Ponyville was much different than Canterlot, that was for sure
- >Smaller houses, simpler designs, and probably simpler ponies
- >You chuckled inwardly as you stood and moved to depart from the train
- >The landing in Ponyville was much smaller than in Canterlot, but you managed and you were soon on your way into Ponyville proper
- >You got some odd looks because of your attire, but your hat blocked out most of them
- >You were thankful for your hat, since it blocked out other ponies judging eyes and acted as a funnel of sorts
- >You were never quite used to being outside, what with so much sound and color and activity
- >The hat muffled some of that energy into a manageable amount, and you were thankful for that
- >You became lost in your own thoughts for a while before realizing something
- >You had no idea where the Hotel was
- >You didn't panic, though, and decided to talk to one of the locals
- >Thankfully, you wouldn't have to speak in a foreign language in order communicate with them
- >You came upon two mares, a unicorn with a minty turqouise coat and white hair, and an Earth Pony with an offwhite coat and hair that was purple and blue
- >They were chatting about something to do with candy, but they both stopped when you approached them.
- >You smiled and tried to remain amiclbe
- 'Hello. My name is-'
- >You were cut off by a fangirl squeal from the unicorn and a sigh from the Earth pony
- >She wasted no time, jumpping from her seat and standing on her hind legs, reaching out with her front hooves to shake your hand vigoursly
- >'HimynamesLyraandthisiBonBonandyoumustbeBigHatandohmygoshI'veheardsomuchaboutyou-'
- >She's speaking at 100 words per second, but you are able to process it all thanks to your magic mind
- >Lyra has an odd fixation with humans, it seems, much to Bon-Bons chargin, and has been following your exploits and political carrer
- >Seems you have a fan
- >You indulge her fantasies about hands and scratch her behind her ears, and she melts like putty in your hands
- >Her eyes roll back in her head, and she passes out, causing you to jump a bit
- 'Oh. Oh dear. I'm terribly sorry. . .'
- >Bon-Bon sighs. 'It's fine. She's always wanted this. . .I'm sure she's happy, if not comatose.'
- 'Indeed. Ah, but yes. I'm a bit new in town. Could you point me in the direction of Sleepy Stables?'
- >She tells you how to get there, and you thank her
- >You ask if she needs any help with Lyra, but she says no, she's hoisted Lyra on her back and carried her home more times then she cares to count
- >You nod and resume your journey
- >You arrive at the Sleepy Stables motel, and get the key to your room
- >The rooms are a bit small, smell faintly of hay, have bathrooms with toilets that hardly work, and the matress is a bit stiff
- >There's no desk, and only a small dresser, and a handful of books on a nightstand near the bed
- >There's a lightbulb hanging above your bed with a pull cord, and it sways constantly
- >You sigh, setting your bag down and plopping on the bed
- >It's not that great, but you are content
- >You can finally do as you wish with no worry of sudden changes in schedule
- >No need to learn the local customs or language of this town
- >No interruptions to your writing or reading-
- >You feel a rustling in your hat
- >Curiously, you take it off and flip it over
- >Suddenly Pinkie Pie's head pops out
- >You almost drop it in shock, but instead sigh with a smile
- 'You are quite good at that.'
- >You recall she appeared in your hat. . .somehow. . .during your first meeting at The Gilded Leaf
- >She gigglesnorts at the compliment. 'Thanks! I'm good at surprising people!' She says with that bubbly personality. 'I heard from somep0ny you were new in town. You know what I do to new ponies in town, riiiiiiight~?'
- 'Indeed. But I just arrived, and I'm tired, and have yet to unpack.'
- >'But a party will be sure to perk you right up! There'll be snacks and cake and punch and pie and. . .'
- 'Pinkie.'
- >'I'll invite all my friends and they'll all love to see you again after so long and. . .'
- 'Pinkie.'
- >You say a bit more forcibly this time
- >'And I'm sure Rarity would love to ask about Canterlot fashion and-'
- >You poke her nose, and it makes a honking noise
- >You have to try your hardest to keep a straight face
- 'Pinkie. You remember Crankie Doodle?'
- >She nods
- 'And you remember that sometimes, you should give your friends some space?'
- >She nods again
- 'So give me some time to unpack and get my bearings, and I will be at full partying capacity. Organize it for about. . .oh, six in the evening?'
- >She smiles and nods vigorously. 'You promise you'll show up?'
- 'If I am lying, may Celestia burn the flesh from my bones.'
- >There seems to be a pause, and then she giggles. 'I'll see you at Sugercube Corner! Can't miss it!'
- >She ducks back into your hat, and disappears without a word
- >You sigh and smile, your mood brightened by Pinkie's attitude
- >You begin to process of unpacking everything, the idea of going to the party giving you renewed energy
- >You spend the rest of the day wandering around Ponyville, getting to know the locals and the inns and outs
- >You met three young fillies who sought their cutie marks, and you gave them some words of wisdom
- >You met a gray Pegasus who was a mite clumsy and had strange eyes, and you gave her company and words of compassion
- >You met a large unicorn colt who ran the local doughnut parlor, and shared words of gossip with one another
- >Eventually, the sun began to set, and the clocktower showed it was getting close to the time of the party
- >You made your way over to the bakery where Pinkie said she worked, and saw that it was dark inside
- >You were curious, but you figured it was a surprise
- >You opened the door, and, suddenly, lights and confetti and all sorts of streamers.
- >"SURPRISE!"
- >You smiled and say all the ponies in the room
- >The main six were there, as well as some of the ones you met during the day
- 'Oh, this is so wonderful. Thank you, all of you.'
- >Pinkie Pie giggled. 'Yooooooou're welcome!' She said. 'Speaking of, there's some ponies you haven't met yet! Let me introduce them to you!'
- >You weren't sure how she knew that, but you didn't question it
- >Pinkie will be Pinkie, you supposed
- >The party was in full swing after the introductions
- >You were battered with questions from Rarity and Twilight, about fashion and Celestia, respectively
- >Applejack and Rainbow Dash wanted to know about the apple market and the Wonderbolts
- >Fluttershy was quiet, speaking only when addressed, and often only with a 'meep'
- >All your life you had been answering questions
- >You mention, halfheartedly, you've probably got a series of question marks on your butt right now
- >This got some laughs from everyone
- >The party was rather mild; no blasting music, no hard alchohol
- >Pinkie Pie seemed to be enjoying herself, mentioning she didn't often party mild, and she liked partying wild
- >But she knew you were a mild sort of person, and tailored the party accordingly
- >You couldn't help but give her a hug for being so considerate
- >And with her oddly stretchy limbs, she pulled all of her friends into a grouphug
- >You felt a warmness in your heart, not unlike the warmth you feel when embracing Celestia
- >Feelsincandescentman.jpg
- >The party eventually peters out, all the ponies pleasantly full on sweets and treats, and had their fill of punch and company
- >You all part ways for the night, making arrangements to spend time with them throughout the week
- >This would culminate on a farewell party on the final day before your train left
- >You headed back to your hotel room, and disrobed
- >You took a shower in the cramped bathroom, dried off with the towels that were strangely soft
- >You went to bed with your hat on the pillow next to you, drifting off into sleep
- >For once, your dreams were filled with merriment and mirth
- >The next week was hectic, as usual
- >But instead of being a bad kind of hectic, it was a good kind
- >Instead of being forced to see strangers for business, you saw friends for recreation
- >You thought it ironic that you had sought to escape schedules, and yet you were bound to one
- >This one was somewhat flexible, and much more enjoyable, however
- >When the time came to depart Ponyville and head to Canterlot, there was an air of sadness in in the town
- >Not a soul seemed to be around as you headed to the train platform
- >And curiously, there was a large tent near it as well
- >You decided to peek in, and were aghast at what you saw
- >It was your farewell party, all organized inside this tent
- >Everyone was there, and the sheer magnetite of the party made your first one seem so boring
- >They seemed to want to make a lasting impression on you
- >The train pulled in as the refreshments started to fade, and the mood turned somber again
- >All the ponies, Pinkie Pie especially, were sad to see you go
- >Poor Pinkie Pie was crying waterfalls of tears
- >You assured them you would visit again, and they all brightened up at that fact
- >As you boarded the train, the town crowded around the tracks and the platform, waving goodbye and saying how they would miss you
- >You would have to take these vacations more often, that's for sure!
- >The train departed, and you stared out the window, seeing the scenery of Ponyville fade into Canterlot
- >It was evening when you arrived, and you were tired
- >You made your way back to your suite, happy to be home
- >You went over and lit the oil lamp, turning to your bed
- >And saw Celestia there, sitting down and looking at you with a coy expression
- >You sigh, setting you bag down and cracking your knuckles
- 'My work is never over, is it?'
- >'OH, this is hardly work. Come now, I've missed you so much.' She says, adopting a puppydog look and feigning tears
- >You sigh and make your way over to the bed, straddling her and sitting down on body, just behind the wings
- >They unfurled before you as you took your position, and you began to massage them tenderly, pulling out the loose feathers as you did
- >She quivered under you, trying to keep her regal air about her, and failing miserably
- >The two of you casually talked as you massaged her, about the events that happened in Ponyville and Canterlot
- >She teased you, asking what you learned about friendship, and you told her that you are not Twilight
- >She changed the color of your hat to Twilight's color scheme, and you sighed, mimicking Twilight's voice to the best of your ability and giving a bogus friendship report
- >She took a stern tone with you, saying that you shouldn't take your studies so lightly, especially when they have allowed you and your friends to save Equestria as a whole twice
- >She then adds that if you continue to disappoint her, she'll send you to the mooooooooooooon!
- >Laughs were had all around
- >You mention you would like to return some day, and she agreed to have you take these vacations more often, for the health of your body and soul
- >When she was satisfied with your work, she asked you to get off and you did, laying down on your bed
- >You sighed as you closed your eyes, hearing Celestia move off the silk sheets
- >You heard the sound of her horn glowing with magic as she removed your hat, and tucked you under the sheets of the bed
- 'I could have done that myself, you know.'
- >You say, with the faintest hint of indignity
- >She smiles and leans in, kissing your cheek
- >'I figure you have earned a reward for being so skilled with your hands, Anonymous.' She said softly
- 'Being with you is reward enough. Well, maybe that and 500 bits. . .'
- >She giggled as she turned to leave, bidding you a good night and reminding you that your duties resumed tomorrow
- >You closed your eyes and slept peacefully, ready to tackle what may come
- >You had friends in high places and low places, and they all loved you in that special sort of friendly way
- >Your heart was warm, your body was mended, and your soul was soothed
- >You would be ready for anything
- >Or so you thought
- >But for now, rest, and with it came beautiful, wonderful dreams
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