Chapters Author's Note
currently being rewritten. so the story at the moment is in progress.
Chapter one: Usual life
Just like any day with ponies in cities, whether rural or not. Had there own ways of life that seemed normal. On the other hand, Tom doesn't have a normal life. He's a changeling, a creature that can change it's own appearance. A creature that has to feed on love not like any "regular food". By the time he arrived to the city, he got used to having this lifestyle since changelings have to replace ponies sometimes for missions or to gather food.
Tom had gotten to work as usual, even though he doesn't like it much. It earned him bits so that he can live there. But none of the ponies Tom had ever met had any "love" to give. Though he could feed on affection, positive emotions, or even regular pony food. It's not a stable source of food for a changeling.
Work, was normal like any other day of the week. Sometimes he sees his co-workers argue over simple topics in their life.
"they are just a bit childish sometimes..." Tom thought.
Dear Tom While it is nice to talk to you for awhile, but i won't be here for a month. I had been worried about my family so i wanted to leave, and see them. Luckily i'm allowed to, so this means farewell for awhile. Hope you won't miss, or worry about me when i'm gone. Hope to still see you here working when i get back. Don't forget to put your alarm on, and reset it when you go back home. Sincerely, Mary Weather P.S. Try not to be late for work!
"Be late for work?" Tom thought to himself.
I wonder when i can't use excuses anymore..." (though, not limiting to oversleeping, laziness, even being overworked.)
After work, Tom went out to get supplies for his desk. Even though he doen't need it for himself, but in order to keep his job he need certain supplies. Tom sighed, he was tired and thinking about the life he has now. This is not what i was expecting to do as a job... Well better than starving , I feel like i'm becoming more like the ponies than a changeling... Oh well, I suppose I should get going and get those supplies...
Stores, stores, isles, books, keys, what-cha you call it? Tom passed by different stores before getting towards to his destination. The store he goes to is "stop on buy", well not the worst, or cheesiest name out there. The streets of course were crowded, sidewalks are no different either. While he doesn't mind walking he sometimes flew towards his destination, or store in this case. The buildings were tall that if you were too look up, it seems you were just in a big alleyway. while a bit amazed at such a sight, he can't say for how the streets were. alleyways are sometimes worst them the streets themselves. Tom stopped, he reached the store.
The store was lively with ponies in each section of the store, some wandering looking for the right thing, others chatted with friends about life, or whatever ponies do really. while getting his supplies he can't hep, but to notice other co-workers finding their supplies. It seems the store is running out of stock so, Tom did his best to hurry. He ran into one of his co-workers in the process, of course... He was an Green earth pony with a blue mane, and tail. Colorful, his eyes were a bit rainbow colored. Containing 5 colors, magenta, midnight blue, blue green-ish, yellow, then bright orange. His name was "Mr. Ty".
Ty greeted Tom by shaking hooves, then asked about his day. Tom didn't want to think about his day since he was thinking about something else....
"Something the matter Tom?" Ty said worried. Tom shrugged as a response, Ty try to smile and responded.
"well if you need help just let me know, you know?" Ty then to wander through the store. Tom unfazed, continued walking...
After some effort he managed to gather his own supplies, now he proceeds to buy them. Ty on the other hand had gotten what he needed, and bought them. But still worried about his earlier conservation, he proceeds to walk towards Tom. Tom noticed this, but decides to let him talk to him anyways.
"Hey um. could i ask you a question?" Ty asked. Tom was a bit surprised, knowing that Ty didn't usually talk to Tom at work.
"sure" Tom replied. Ty sighed, he was a bit hesitant to ask. Ty still trying holding a smile asked a question.
"i was wondering since i don't talk to you that i could ask about stuff." "Since you know, Mary went on vacation."
Tom thought to himself before answering. Should i talk to him until Mary is gone...? I mean it would be nice since with Mary gone I lost feeding a bit. Well it wont hurt to try, will it? Tom shook his head and proceeds to say "yes." Ty filled with joy hopped a bit, then realized he should calm down. Tom rolled her eyes, ponies...
"So, talk to tomorrow i guess?" Ty said. "Sure, see you later." Tom replied.
Ty left the store with, a smile on his face. Tom finished gathering his stuff and walked out the store. He was on his way home, home... What is home to me... But his thought was cut short. He happened to bump into a pony, they both took a step back and shook their head. Tom rubbing his head, looked back at the pony he bump into. it was a Pegasus like himself. He was a bit bright blue with black mane and tail. Though his mane was a bit similar to Tom's, it had it's differences. His eyes was a Dark blue. sorta like Tom's coat. Anyways he proceeds to talk to the unknown pony.
"who are you?" Tom asked. The other pony had a bit sad face then sighed a bit. But it wasn't till then he looked a Tom. The other pony was admiring Tom.
Tom asked again. "Who are you?" The Pegasus shook his head and replied back.
"Sorry, my name is Mark." "and you are...?"
"it's Tom, and you sort of bump into me."
"Oh, sorry about that..." Mark said in a sad tone.
"It's fine, you look cute by the way" Tom said with a smile. Well let just see if i can get this pony to like me...
"um.." Mark then blushed a bit at the statement. He looked around if anybody was watching. Everypony that was walking stayed cleared and just kept walking without noticing their conservation.
Mark looked back smiling. "thanks."
Tom chuckled, he felt some affection coming for the pony so he persisted. "Want to go and eat somewhere?"
Mark replied with a simple "Yes."
Something has gone wrong. We don't seem to have an archived copy of that chapter. From night till morning things can happen. A dream of memories of thoughts or emotions. Or it could just be Mark snoring on the couch. Dreams can reveal more than just a memory. More than just random thoughts. In any case, Tom has a dream while sleeping in his bed. A dream of his past...
Tom woke up in a place familiar to him. It was his old hive he used to live in. Shocked, He gets up to look around at the walls of the hive. It was dark, and noises of footsteps can be heard from within the hive. the sound came from multiple locations, Tom is alarmed.
"Hey, turn around." a familiar voice said.
he quickly turned around to see who was calling out to him. He stared at the figure then realizing something.
"Whats up with you today...?" The mysterious figure said. "hello...earth to Tom, are you there?"
Tom shook his head in disbelief. It was his old partner Surge. Surge was a close friend when Tom was living in the hive. His eyes were a blue-greenish color. His wings were same color too. After a moment of thinking Tom shook his head and replied back to his friend.
"S-Surge...What are you doing here?"
"Well i was to inform you of our mission together." Surge responded. "But i guess i will wait till you stop admiring me.~" He said with a smile.
"Umm...What were you going to tell m-me?" Tom replied "And i-i'm not admiring you..."
"sure your not.~" Surge replied. "Well let's talk about it while we walk, follow me."
"okay..." Tom replied.
While it was nice to see an old friend Tom was still in shock from being in the hive and being with his close friend. As they were walking he can't help but to admire his partner, or close friend. Surge took note of this by nuzzling him. Tom shook his head and blushed a bit. Surge was Tom's boyfriend, he would defend him against anybody that would bully him.
"So, you sure you're okay? Surge asked. "you look afraid..."
"I'm okay Surge, i'am..." Tom replied.
"has anybody been bullying you lately?" Surge asked. "you know i'm here to defend you..." Surge took a moment to nuzzle Tom.
"I know, just had a nightmare..." He replied
"Well worry no more, we're almost out of the Hive." Surge said.
He was right, the noises have gone quiet. There was wind from outside the hive, and the light was too. They reached at one of the holes, or entrances out of the Hive. Surge and Tom stopped walking.
"all right, so here is what our mission is." Tom said "Me and you are going to be staying out of the Hive for a while."
"Just me and you? Tom asked.
"Yep, we're going to be staying in a place called Ponyville for a while." Surge replied "And i'm sure we will able to do other things while on the mission.~" Surge said while nuzzling Tom.
Tom couldn't stop himself from blushing. "how long...?"
"I don't know..." Surge replied. "I just know we are to try to gather some love by being in Ponyville, since about everyone is affectionate there."
"also, There's one more thing." He said
"what is it?" Tom asked
Surge Closed his eyes and then kissed Tom passionately. Tom was surprised but, gave in to the kiss. after a moment, Surge stopped.
"So, you ready to go?" Surge asked happily. "oh, one more thing, do you remember the name i'll be using as a disguised pony?"
"umm...No..." Tom said.
"I'ts okay, My name as a pony is Ty."
Tom shook his head and thought about what Surge said. Ty.... But that's the name of one of my co-workers... That can't be right...
"Tom, you okay?" Surge asked.
Tom shook his head. "I'm all right, just thinking..."
"Thinking about me?~" Surged asked.
Tom blushed again, and said "Yes." Surge laughed a bit before nuzzling Tom. They both walked outside, but Tom was blinded by the sun... He stopped and whimpered a bit.
"I't is going to be all right." Surge said. "I know you will be okay."
Surge then kissed tom passionately again.
"I'ts time to wake up now." Surged said "we'll talk next time we meet."
"huh?" Tom said.
The light was too much for his changling eyes. He closed his eyes then open them. He Woke up back in his house that is now filled with the morning light. Next time...? What does he mean by next time... Could it be that he was really talking to me while i was dreaming..? He thought about it for a moment, and shook his head. that can't be possible, can it? got up from the bed. His eyes and body groggy from sleep. A green flame lit up the room. Tom transformed back into his pony form.
He open his door to his bedroom and looks at Mark. He was still sleeping and snoring on the couch with the cover Tom gave him. Tom smiled and walked next to Mark. He nuzzles him in order to wake him up. Mark yawned and looked at Tom and smiled. He then closes his eyes, and trying to fall back to sleep.
"I'ts time took wake up now." Tom said. "I'ts time to go to work..."
Chapter four: The Workplace
While Work is not hard depending how skilled and what you do. There some things that can go wrong if you make the wrong move. Mistakes can happen often and some can be dangerous depending on the situation. But maybe sometimes you can be lucky and avoid the dangerous mistakes. Sometimes, Maybe being lucky only make you more unlucky...
It was bright early in the morning, casting a warm hazy day today. Tom had just woken up his new "friend" Mark, because he plans to show him the place where Tom worked. After all, he doesn't want Mark to be left alone in the house after just barley meeting him yesterday. Though... it seems today might be an interesting day for Tom considering he has to make sure Mark doesn't find out Tom's actual identity.
"Can't i stay here and sleep more...?" Mark asked since he had been traveling a lot lately. It seems there is something on his mind that worries him greatly.
"Well, i suppose i can let you stay here while i work but, how i show you where i work at?" Tom said smiling.
Mark then scratches his head in confusion, not sure whether to say "yes" or "no". It takes a second but he then says after taking a bit of thought.
"okay..." Mark replied lazily.
He then slowly gets up from the couch, and leans onto Tom. Tom took this as an opportunity to nuzzle him. Mark just shakes his head then regains his balance.
"Not a morning pony i guess?" Tom states. "You can put a hoof around my shoulder, and i can help you walk outside." says with a smile.
"um..." Mark pauses. "I think i'm fine... Thanks for the offer i guess."
He then moves a few steps close to the door, and waits for Tom. "While it would be nice to have some help, i think i should stay a few inches from him..." Mark thought.
Outside was bright and sunny, just like any day in the crowded city. I't takes a bit to ravel from place to place while walking. If you have lived here for a while you wouldn't mind.
It was tiring to get to work and back. Seems like it was an hour, but it was about 15-30 mins to get to work. Tom seemed saddened by the dreams he recently had of his past hive with the exception of the recent one. Mark noticed this while the walk to Tom's work place. He gently nuzzles him in order to lift his confidence up somehow.
"Huh? What's wrong mark?" asked Tom.
"Well... It seems your having a bad day..." Mark replied worried.
"I-It's nothing i assure you..." Tom replied lazily.
"You sure?" Mark asked.
"I'm sure." Tom Replied.
They finally arrive at the so called workplace that Tom said. The Workplace itself was a sorta like a office and a factory combined. While strange it seemed, the two ponies went in. Tom started Giving his own tour of the place. The front seemed happy as it was like a shop, they sold mostly paper and other things. Tom explained the whole shop made paper and whatever the other things were. Curiously, Mark seemed to question why work such a place.
"Well... Let me show you the rest Mark." Tom said happily.
Past the worker's door, The Factory part of the place seemed to shine happily while workers talked as if it's a great day. Mark liked this since it wasn't going to be as boring as he imagined. While walking by the machines, Tom and Mark said hi to the passing workers, most were happy and some tired from working.
"It seems like a great day, right Mark?" Tom asked.
"Yep." Mark said happily.
The reach the elevator door, it takes ponies to the top sections of the buildings. The building itself had about 4-5 floors, some say the manager floor isn't really a floor. Since the manager sorta lives here out of will. The two take the elevator to the 2nd floor. While it was still mixed, it was mostly office due to safety reasons. The offices look primitive or generic on this floor since of the small mix. Sorta like a newbie's start to the company.
The third floor contained the more complicated offices, and one last machine. The machine itself stuck out like a sore thumb since the offices put the designs of it to shame. While Tom didn't want to answer, it still took Mark's curiosity about it. Tom walked out of the elevator, so did Mark. This Tom said were a friend Tom wanted to say hi to. The two ponies look around for said pony but it seems the offices made it hard to see where said friend was. Suddenly a voice called out to Tom, It was his friend Ty.
"Tom, over here!" Ty yelled. Then some of the workers complained, and Ty simply just waved at them.
"Lets go Mark." Tom said. The two stopped by Ty's office and a sudden cold came over Tom. While Tom shrugged it off, a memory of the recent memory came to mind.
"Hi Ty. I'm just giving my new friend here a tour." Tom said happily.
"Oh, i was wondering about him. anyways you better hurry to your floor Tom." Ty said worriedly.
"Huh? is there something wrong with one of the computers again?" Tom asked.
"N-No. Just go there, i can't really say." Ty said nervously.
Tom just shrugged it off and the two went to the elevator. After the Dark blue Pegasus pressed the button for fourth floor, Mark wanted to ask, but remained silent. The elevator arrived to the fourth floor and Tom had moved to confront what was the problem. Though it was a problem, but for Tom that is.
"Well, late again Tom. How many times do i have to tell you..." Mary said.
