Unlikely Friends (alt.)

Chapter 3

A Day In Ponyville

I woke up to the birds chirping around Fluttershy's house. She had given me a wooden cane with a carved handle so I could get around easier and left it by my bed. I got into the bathtub, which kind and loving Fluttershy had already filled and heated, and washed up thoroughly. After drying off, I went downstairs where Fluttershy was making pancakes. I couldn't believe I was going to taste her cooking. I sat down, and bit into a pancake, and it was amazing. It was fluffy, light, and smooth all at once.

"Oh, wow! Fluttershy, these are amazing!"

She smiled. "Oh, they're just pancakes."

I looked at her very seriously. "No... These... Are the pancakes... OF THE GODS!" I stated in an overly dramatic voice.

She hid behind her mane, afraid at me for raising my voice.

  I thanked her and left for town.

I walked through town, and found many ponies were setting up stands and food carts, while others were washing windows, mixing lawns, whatever. Those who noticed me didn't run away in fear. I guess after the Zecora incident, nopony judged another at first glance anymore. That's when I heard an all too familiar whizzing sound behind me.

I sidestepped as I heard whiz beside me "INCOMING!"

I looked at the rainbow colored tangle of legs at my feet, and burst out laughing.

Rainbow looked up and asked "What's so funny?"

I stopped laughing and stated "I can even predict your crash landings!"

She got up and said "Very funny."

She then lowered her eyes and said "Hey Jacob, sorry for the other night, with getting in your face."

I waved it off and responded "Ah, it's fine. Besides, yesterday went well. I have a date with Rarity tonight."

She smiled and nudged me with her elbow. "Jacob, you sly dog you!"

She called as I walked away "Pinkie wants to see you at Sugarcube Corner at three! You know why!" She said with a grin.

I smiled back and continued walking. I looked at the clock tower, noon. I had a few hours to kill, and decided to tour the town.

I walked for about twenty minutes, and as I walked by the school house, the fillies were just being released for recess. Being thirteen, my hours are much longer at school. I twirled my cane and continued walking. That's when I heard crying. I looked over and saw a gray filly with a blonde mane being teased by Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. I don't like being teased, so I walked over and heard what they were saying.

"Your mother is such an idiot! Just look at her eyes!" Diamond teased.

"She can barely hold her job!" Silver added.

That was enough. I walked over and slammed the bottom of my cane between the filly and Diamond and Silver.

I glared down at Diamond and Silver. "Do you know what I do to mean fillies?"

They backed up and asked "Wh-what?"

I decided to use Cupcakes on them. "Let's just say they're great to have for dinner."

They seemed to relax, and Diamond said "You take them to dinner?"

I bared my teeth devilishly. "I don't think you understand."

That seemed to get it to click. They held each other and screamed.

I bent down and whispered "Run."

They bolted so fast, I was sure they weren't coming back for a while. I turned around and saw the filly cowering in fear of me. I bent down and said "Relax, kid. I was just messing with them. Say, you're Dinky Doo, right?"

She gulped and nodded. I put my hand on her head and said "I think you're mother is amazing. I envy her that she can juggle so many responsibilities. Tell her I would love to try one of her muffins."

She lit up and smiled. She tackle hugged me, and I hugged her back. She ran off to some other fillies, and I got up and kept walking. I realized I really liked that kid.

I found my way to Ponyville Park, and sat down on a bench. I saw a sea-green unicorn look at me, jump and shout "EUREEKA!" and run off. Lyra had discovered a human, me.

I got back up, and walked over to the edge of Whitetail Wood. I looked around, and saw three fillies trying out lassos. They only succeeded in tying themselves up. I chuckled, walked over, and untied them. They looked at me, then each other.

They unanimously shouted "CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS MONSTER CATCHERS!", and then Sweetie Belle tackled my leg, the messed up one. It hurt like hell. I went down on my other knee and grabbed her and pushed her back.

"Seriously, do you not see the bandages?!" I asked, lifting up the leg of my pants. She seemed to be sad that she hurt me, and looked down at the ground with tears forming in her eyes. "I'm... I'm sorry..." She burst into tears, and I did the only thing I could think of. I pulled her into a hug and sung softly.

Hush now, quiet now.

It's time to lay your sleepy head.

Hush now, quiet now,

It's time to go to bed.

Drift, drift off to sleep,

Exciting day behind you.

Drift, drift off to sleep,

Let the fun of dream land find you.

She was sleeping softly in my arms. I am right-handed, so I cradled her with my right arm while I grabbed my cane with my left arm.

The other two looked at me, and Applebloom asked "Who are ya?"

"My name is Jacob, Applebloom. I'm friends with Applejack."

She looked shocked. "How do ya know our names?"

I chuckled and said "I planned on explaining that at Pinkie's surprise party for me today at three."

They appeared shocked that I knew of the surprise party. I walked past them and carried the sleeping Sweetie Belle over to the boutique, the speechless fillies in tow, and knocked on the door with my cane. "I'm coming!" Rarity said in her sing-song voice.

She opened the door. "Goodness, what happened?"

"She touched my injured leg, and she was crying because she hurt me. So... I sung her to sleep."

She smiled, and took Sweetie Belle with her magic. She went upstairs to put Sweetie Belle to bed. I looked at the town hall's clock, 2:50. I walked over to Sugarcube Corner, opened the door, and flicked on the lights.

"SURPRISE!"

I don't know how, but all six were in the bakery at the moment, even Rarity.

Pinkie bounded up and said "Hi, Jacob! I threw this party just for you! Though you already knew that, didn't you? Of course you do!"

I smiled and walked over to Rarity. "Wanna sing?"

She said "Well, I suppose, but only if it's a duet."

I nodded, and we walked over to Vinyl Scratch, who was set up with a kareoke station near the kitchen.

I asked "Got kareoke?"

"Yeah I do. Pick your poison."

I put my arm around Rarity and held her close. "Fly Me To The Moon by Brenda Lee."

Vinly said "Oh, a duet, huh? I'll put it on slow, you lovebirds."

The song came on slow. Pinkie dimmed all but the two lights above Rarity and I. We took our microphones, closed our eyes, and went with the song.

Fly me to the moon,

And let me play among the stars.

Let me se what spring is like

On Jupiter and Mars.

In other words, hold my hand.

In other words, darling kiss me.

Fill my heart with song,

And let me sing forever more.

You are all I long for,

All I worship, and adore.

In other words, please be true.

In other words, I love you.

She had the most beautiful voice, smooth and steady. We sang until the song was completed. We looked at each other, and she did what I least expected at the time. She kissed me, and it sent my lips tingling, my mind reeling. She broke it, and we hugged. I could hear everypony around us going "D'awwww." at our moment. I couldn't have cared less about them. All I was thinking of was Rarity at that moment.

Then, Pinkie shouted "That's enough lovey-dovey, everypony! Now let's party!"

We looked at our friends, and blushed. We went over to the cake, and to my surprise, when I ate a piece, Pinkie had made vanilla cake instead of her usual chocolate, and I loved vanilla cake.

I thought to myself as I ate the cake 'Pinkie, how do you do it?'

I then remembered i promised to explain to them my knowledge. I called all six over, and I explained the brony community. I explained the show, the internet, the fanfictions, even the ones like 'Cupcakes', and the 'Ask the Character' tumblr pages. I didn't bother to sugarcoat it. Applejack would be able to tell, anyway. All but Pinkie Pie looked curious, appalled, and shocked all at once.

Pinkie yawned, and looked bored. I turned and said "Of course, Pinkie, you already know all this, so you can go party."

She got up and went to play Pin The Tail On The Pony.

Twilight looked at me and asked "How did Pinkie know what you did before you came here?"

I smiled at her and responded as I sipped some punch "How can Pinkie predict random events with nothing but random bodily convulsions?"

She grinned and stated "Touchè." before going off to get some cake.