Friday Night

"Oh god!" I said, "this is news to me!" I began to laugh at their expense. "I mean, this is a funny joke and all, but seriously, it's going too far now, and I have to get home soon." I continued laughing until I noticed something that was out of place; they weren't laughing. At all.

Rainbow decided to speak up first, ignoring my rude comments and laughing, "We're not in Equestria anymore..?" She questioned her purple friend in a small, scared voice. I stopped laughing.

"No. I don't know where we are."

They both looked around the field and stands, fear streaking their faces with tears. They hugged each other, and sniffling, Rainbow Dash looked at me expectantly. "What's wrong you guys?" I asked, my heart beginning to break from this scene in front of me.

"What do you mean, what's wrong you big ape? We don't know where we are and you're laughing at us!" She screamed at me with anger stabbing wildly around trying to hit me. I just looked at her with a blank expression, my mind beginning to turn gears slowly, and was really in need of a good oiling.

"This isn't a joke... is it?" I asked her, my mouth going dry.

"You don't think?!" She yelled back in return with less blood lust.

"Oh shoot.."I began to realize what was happening, "Okay..I'm at a loss here girls. Tell me what happened."

It was Twilight who looked up at me now, tears staining her face. She sniffed and brushed her hair out of her face before talking. "I was trying something that's never been done before. I was trying to do a Sonic Rainboom like Rainbow can, because no alicorn has ever done it before." She paused, letting the train connect to tracks. I nodded, not knowing what half those words meant. "I was able to reach the speed right under what was necessary, so I closed my eyes to work harder and push myself further, and when I opened them I was under what looked like a big metal staircase with things like you sitting on it, and I was one of them too. Rainbow had been flying next to me, shouting at me to go harder and faster,so when whatever happened to me, it happened to her too." She finished.

I could only look at her like she was crazy, because honestly, she was. There is no way she could fly I mean that's jus..Oh wait, she has wings. "What were you before turning into one of..well, me?" I asked.

"I was a pony, an alicorn. Rainbow was a pegasus." Something began to stab at the back of my mind, and I realized what she was saying was true.

"Thomas.." Twilight looked at me, sorrow filling her eyes, "can you help us?"

Minutes later, I had two pony-people sitting in my truck. It was a good thing I had bought my own vehicle instead of letting my parents get it. I got to choose what I wanted, and for eight grand, a 2003 Tundra was perfect. I had it all souped up with the best stereo equipment I could afford, blacked out rims that went great with the red paint, and a pretty cool sticker on the back window that had my name. God dang, I love this truck, I thought to myself while turning on the truck and letting the heater run.

After getting both girls set up with the seat-belts in the truck, I turned to Twilight. "Twilight, this is going to sound ridiculous, but if I am going to help you.." I paused thinking for an easy way to say this, "can you remove the horn and wings? It looks ridiculous." Good going there, knucklehead.

Luckily, she didn't notice my rude comment, or kept it to herself. "Yes, I have a spell that can hide them, but I'll still be able to use magic. Is that okay?"

"That's fine." I answered, still questioning whether she could actually do magic. It seemed ridiculous, but I mean.. they could fly. Her horn began to glow, and a few seconds later, both her horn and both wings were gone.Guess that answers that.

"What was that for?!" Rainbow asked. She was obviously very insulted.

"To keep you safe." I answered.

I put the truck in reverse and backed out of my space in the parking lot. Switching to drive, I drove around a corner and reached the exit. I switched on the blinker turning right and drove onto the street. Not much traffic tonight, I thought to myself. "So.. you girls hungry?" I asked. It was an odd question to ask after meeting them, but hell to it, I was hungry.

Luckily, it wasn't as stupid as a question as I thought, and it turns out they were both pretty dang hungry. Now, I don't know what ponies eat, probably mostly grass, but I don't think they eat meat, so where can we go.. I looked at the street, lights lighting up signs for liquor stores, fast food restaurants, and car washes.I kept driving until one place popped out in particular, a sandwich deli, which was actually know for its salads in my town.Perfect.

I turned on the right blinker, and turned into the parking lot looking for a spot. Finding one near the back I parked, and looked at my two occupants. Who, incidentally, were either wide eyed and breathing heavily, or fainted some time back.

"Huh.." I mumbled out. This was not something I expected to see. My driving skills were not that bad..."Rainbow, you okay? We're here to get some food." She nodded quickly, and unlatching her seat-belt the way I had shown her, leaned forward to wake her friend.

"Twi.. wake up. He took us some place to get food." She gently grabbed her friends shoulder, and not so gently shook it.

"HUH? WHAT?" Twilight asked drearily, "OH DEAR CELESTIA NOT THE TRUCK!" She screamed trying to back up further into the seat.

"Twilight! We're not moving anymore! It's okay! We're just here to get some food!" I said in the hopes she would calm down. To my luck, she did calm down, and we got out and walked into the restaurant. We walked to a table, and were within seconds, attacked by two waiters who seemed the want to fight over our table. After eyeing each other a for a few seconds, a tall girl with brown hair cut at her shoulders walked up to the table.

"Hey Thomas!" She greeted me, "How was the game?" She was smiling with her white teeth at me.

"Hey there Autumn," I smiled, "It was good. I made the winning play."

"You did?! That's great!" She gasped for air, conjuring up her second sentence, "Must have been one heck of a block! Well, what can I get you three to drink?"

Before I could open my mouth to answer, Twilight spoke up. "Three waters please." She smiled at Autumn, who smiled back and walked away. I rolled my eyes and opened up my menu, the girls following suit. Autumn walked back and placed our waters on the table.

"You guys ready to order?" She asked. We all nodded in response and she looked at me first.

"I'll get the Roast Charlie, with baked chips." I answered. Oh god I couldn't wait for that delicious, melt in your mouth sandwich. The chips were good too. She looked at Twilight and Rainbow next.

"I'll get the Caesar Salad." Twilight said.

"I'll second that."

Autumn left with the order, and we sat there in an awkward silence that was comparable to the first. I decided to grow a pair and spoke up first. "I don't drive that bad, do I?"

Rainbow began to chuckle, and Twilight's face turned a bright red. It was pretty cute watching them laugh and embarrass each other. Finally, Twilight started to laugh too, and answered my question. "No, I was just really scared, that's all." She smiled innocently at me, and I grinned back. These two are a hoot.

We talked some more about inane subjects, like Twilight eating turf and Rainbow's apparent obsession with the Wonderbolts. "It's not an obsession guys! Seriously!" She said, her face growing red.

"Sure.. sure." I said, grinning at her. At that moment, Autumn walked back to our table carrying three plates. She set both salads in front of the girls, and the sandwich in my eye sight. She smiled and walked towards another table that was newly filled, once again staring daggers at the other waiter.

"So.. what's with you and the waiter?" Rainbow asked, ready to get some revenge on me. Challenge accepted.

I looked at Rainbow, deep into her eyes, into her soul, and said, "She's my neighbor." Rainbow looked shocked at my display and answer, but before she could say anything, I burst out into laughter. "So where are you two going to stay tonight? I mean, it's almost night."

They looked at each other, a brief look of fear flashing across their faces. They obviously did not think this far ahead. "Well, Thomas. We were hoping.. that you could let us stay at your house." Twilight said. A fake smile perching her lips.

I rolled my eyes and sighed. "Figures."