“C’mon, C’mon! The line’s over here!” The young pony I was foalsitting cried, pushing me towards what sounded like more of a crowd than a line.

“Okay, okay, stop shouting, I’m blind, not deaf.” She giggled. Her name was North Wing. She was an energetic little filly, constantly bouncing around, always getting into trouble.

My name is Sunset Bloom, I’m blind, been blind since I was born. I’m rather calm, and some ponies say I’m rather playful. I generally take it slow, I find it mildly necessary, being blind and all; I always have to be escorted by somepony else, usually North Wing.

Like I said, I’m her foalsitter… though the more fitting term is nanny. Suffice it to say, I prefer foalsitter. North Wings mother isn’t around often, working, her father is usually out of Ponyville on business too.

Anyway, we were going to go see Rainbow Dash, one of North Wing’s favorite ponies. We were going to a book signing for Rainbow Dash’s recently published account of her experiences as one the Elements of Harmony.

“Do ya think she’ll say hi?” North Wing asked me hopefully, I nodded of course.
“Of course she will Northy, who wouldn’t?” I heard more ponies gather behind me, some brushing against me.
I heard one mother, who sounded extremely stressed, explaining why they couldn’t go get ice cream after the signing to her son. Her son of course whined a bit, but finally settled down when his mother said that they’d get some tomorrow.
North Wind gave my tail a tug, signaling me to move forward. I did so, and she asked, “Why can’t you see Sunset?” I sighed, “I was born that way Northy…”
“No, I mean… why, I know you were born that way, but why were you born that way?”
I blinked, and began to open my mouth to respond, but closed it before anything escaped, I began to speak again, “I… I don’t know. My mother never told me why, just that I was special.” She tugged on my tail again, I took another few steps.
“What’s your talent then?” I shrugged, “I don’t know if it’s true, but my mother told me that my cutie mark was a flower, for gardening I suppose.” I sighed, mildly frustrated by the filly’s questioning, and I knew there was more to come. The mother behind us swore, and I felt a rough poke on my back.
“Hey! The line’s moving, let’s go!” I looked back toward the source of the voice, “Sorry, I can see…” I took a step forward, and ran into somepony’s back, who then swore at me. “WHAT THE BUCK!? WHY’D YOU DO THAT?”
I was taken aback, and I backed up slightly, “Sorry… I didn’t mean to…”

“DIDN’T MEAN TO!?” I could feel his saliva on my face, he must of turned and gotten much closer, “WHAT THE BUCK DOES THAT MEAN!? ARE YOU BLIND OR SOMETHING!?”

I hesitated, then nodded, “Yes sir, I am….” His rage subsided,

“Oh… well, don’t do it again…” He let out a huff, then walked forward in line, me and North Wing followed suit. After the reprieve, North Wing resumed her interrogation.
Finally, after almost an hour of questioning, we’d arrived at the table where Rainbow Dash was, “Hey kiddo, what’s your name?” North Wing told the mare her name, as she did so, I was digging through my saddle bags, feeling for my notepad.
“And yours?” Rainbow Dash asked, obviously towards me,
“Sunset Bloom…” I responded, pulling my notepad out, putting the notepad on the table, and nudging it towards what I thought was her general direction. I heard the scribbling of a pen, and North Wing nudged me signaling for me to pull the pad back.
I did so, and heard Rainbow Dash chuckle, “You must be blind or something man. That isn’t the book, but still, thanks for coming, I love meeting fans.”
I nodded, “I am blind ma’am, I don’t have the book, I can’t read it…” I heard he take a sharp breath, and nodded, brushing North with a leg so I could follow her. “Anyway, thanks for signing the book and stuff, Northy here is practically in love with you.” I heard her sigh as we turned to go away.
“Next?” We walked away, and North jumped onto my back, using her wings to give her a small boost. “That was fun! Thanks Sunset!”
I nodded, “Ice cream? I’m payin’.” She gasped,
“Yes! Of course!” I sighed, she was so excitable about food… “You have to guide me.” I added, and she began tugging my mane in the direction I had to go.
After we had our ice cream, I walked North Wing home. Where I put her in her bed, and tucked her in for a nap.
Soon after I was certain the active filly was sleeping peacefully, I went into my room, flopping onto the bed, and yawning in exhaustion. I was extremely tired, I always was whenever I took North Wing into town. Today seemed more exhausting than usual, I had no idea why, I usually cause a commotion on accident, but today’s seemed to be more exasperating.
I sighed and closed my eyes, yawning again, I was ready to take a nap myself, and soon enough, I was asleep.
After what felt like hours of sleep, I was woken by a tiny hoof poking me.
“Sunset… I had a bad dream…” She said groggily, “Can I nap with you?” I sighed, and nodded, “Yeah… sure… c’mon…” I rolled over, now lying on my stomach; I felt the bed move as she got in.

“Thanks Sunset…” I sighed again, and she moved closer to me, “Nighty night…” I nodded and patted her head. North Wing soon fell asleep, and I followed suit in no time.
When the time came to get up, I did so hesitantly, not wanting to leave the warm embrace of the bed. North Wing’s mother thanked me, gave me my pay, and gave me a meal to heat up when I got home, then wished me a good night and told me to tell my coltfriend she said hi.
When I got home, I heard Ren in the kitchen, I sighed and called out, “Ren! I’m home; Star Gust gave us food to make!” He stopped making noise and called back,
“Awesome! Star’s really cool, isn’t she?” He asked as he walked towards the couch.

I nodded of course, and smiled, sitting next to my earth pony lover and quickly embracing him. “Love ya….” He chuckled and gave me a quick kiss,
“I love you too Sunset.”
After that, we got up, he took the container of food and began cooking. It was nice vegetable lasagna, fresh made by Star Gust. She always made the best food.
Soon after eating dinner, we both went to the bedroom and plopped on the bed. He hugged me and kissed me, wishing me a good night.
I returned the favor and nodded, silently wishing him a good night. After which we both quickly fell asleep in each other’s embrace.

Author's Note

So, yeah first story on fimfiction, criticism is much appreciated.