Pretty in Pink

Alright so who do you want to know about next? Hmm... Well I think the next best choice would have to be Twilight and by extension, Spike. You see, our friendship wasn't always the most stable to begin with. She has always been an excitable one and had that thirst for knowledge but due to that trait she often forgot about personal space. Though with some time and a bit of nurturing, we became good friends.

I was currently sitting on the local park bench just thinking about everything that has been happening. Rainbow was busy with work today and couldn't hang out with me. Something about bad weather in Trottingham and she was needed to help with the storm. She wouldn't be back for a few days and I was already missing her. The ponies were still keeping their distance from me so I didn't have many friends.

“Anon?”

I look up and see Twilight standing there in front of me with Spike on her back.

“Hey Twilight.” I give a fake smile.

“Are you doing alright? You look pretty down in the dumps.”

I shrug trying to play it off as nothing.

“Just wishing Rainbow was here.” I answer.

“Well, are you sure you’re ok?” She presses gently.

“I’ll be fine Twilight. I'm a big boy after all.” I chuckle sadly.

She stands there and rubs one of her forehooves over the other.

“You know, if you wouldn't mind I would like to ask you some more questions about your people.” Twilight asks.

Not what I had planned for the day but it was honestly better than just sitting here sulking.

“Yeah, I think I can spare some time.” I answer.

“Great. Spike and I are just buying our groceries for the week. Meet you at my home in a few minutes?”

I nod at that.

“See you there.”

With that all done does Twilight take off with Spike. I give her my best fake smile until she leaves my sight. When she does do I release a long sigh. This was going to be a long day. I slowly stand from my spot and start to slowly walk to the treehouse.

Twilight was nice enough to set out some snacks and drinks for our little talking session. It started with some basic stuff like how we managed without magic. A topic we frequently return to. I tell her as much as I can about our tech. She understands I can't tell her how they work or how to make them but she appreciates that I try. I was able to tell her the basics on how pens were made and that little invention sparked her need to make one. She usually keeps me up to date on the progress on that. So far, not so good.

After all her questions I would ask her about Equestria. I pretty much already had the 101 on this place but any deeper things I wanted to know about I would ask. She was very understanding and didn't get mad when I thought she was lying that Celestia actually controlled the sun and Luna the moon. The reason she wasn't mad was because the day before I told her how our sun and moon worked and that left her baffled.

Though right now she has been asking more personal questions. How I'm coming to terms with my sudden arrival and how everypony is treating me. I answer her as I always have.

“Just taking it one day at a time Twilight.” I let out a sigh.

“I know the princess has been helping you a lot but I just worry.” Twilight urges.

I nod. “I get it Twilight. I thank you for caring as well.”

“So nothing to report about?”

I shake my head. “Other than keeping their distance the ponies here are accepting.”

She gives a sad nod at that. “Yeah I get it. They were the same way with Zecora.” She then cheers up a little. “Don't worry though! I'm sure they will come around eventually.”

I smile a little at that too. “I’ll hope for that.”

The room soon becomes awkwardly silent.

“So do you have anymore questions?” I ask.

She shakes her head. “Not today, I will make up some more though as they come.”

I nod as I get up. “Well, then I’ll see you around Twilight.”

“Wait!”

I stop and turn to face her.

“Yeah?”

“Would you like to stay for dinner? I know that it can get lonely at times.” She then looks over to Spike who was passed out on the couch. “I'm lucky to have Spike, so it doesn't get too lonely.”

“No. I wouldn't want to impose.” I try to reason.

“Don't worry Anon. Just give me a few minutes and I should be done soon.”

“Um, alright.” I relent.

Twilight gives one last nod to me as she practically skips into the kitchen. I just sat next to the sleeping dragon and waited for whenever Twilight was finished. Soon the peace and quiet off the library was gone as the sounds of pots and pans banging together could be heard. Not only that but the silent cursing could be heard as well.

I get up and slowly walk towards the kitchen.“Need any help?” I ask not liking that sound much.

“No!” I hear Twilight yell out as I stop in my tracks. “Don't worry, I got everything under control.” I hear a panicky tone.

I take my seat again unsure of what to do. I decide it was just best to wait it out if she was fine. Though all the sounds soon woke up Spike as he looks around confused. His eyes fall onto me and then move over to the kitchen.

He rubs the sleepiness from his eyes. “Is Twilight cooking again?” He asked groggily.

“I would assume so.” I answer.

He shakes his head. “I’ll go help her before she makes a mess.”

I couldn't help but smile at his attitude as he hops off the couch and walks into the kitchen. A few minutes later a blushing Twilight comes into the living room and takes a seat next to me.

“Spike said he would handle the cooking.”

I smirk at her. “Not that good at it?”

“I-I never had the natural talent.” She admits.

I chuckle at that. “Tell me about it. I was never great at cooking either.”

She looks at me confused. “What about that ‘Bar-B-Q’ you were telling me about?”

I chuckle. “Thats different from cooking Twilight. Thats a man thing, it’s kinda in our DNA.”

“So human mares can't Bar-B-Q?” Twilight asks.

I look to her with alarm. “Twilight don't even speak of such sacrilegious things!”

“What did I say!?” She asks alarmed.

I drop my act and chuckle at her. “Just messing with you Twilight.”

She makes a pouty face. “You know I can never tell when you’re messing with me.”

I ruffle her mane some. “It’s all in good fun.”

“So can human mares Bar-B-Q?”

I look at her with a deadpan expression. “This isn't a time for joking Twilight.”

Twilight and I were currently sitting at the table as Spike lay a magnificent spread before us. Sure it was missing all the goodness of meat but I definitely wasn't going to complain about free food.

“Damn Spike.” I praise him as I pat his back. “Good looking spread you got here. How long you been cooking?”

He blushes some at the compliment but soon recovered.

“Well, I’ve been cooking for Twilight since she was a filly.” He proclaims with pride.

“Wow, that would have made you rather young, right?”

He nods. “Yeah but I also had some help from Celestia or the royal cooks.”

“Well good job, this looks amazing.”

I held out my fist to him. He smiles at that as he pounds his fist against mine. Twilight was setting out the plates as Spike takes his seat across from her.

“So what have you planned to do with your life Anon?” Spike asks.

I shrug. “Not sure. Kinda just helping everyone that needs a hand at the moment.”

Twilight perks up at that. “Oh! So you’ve been helping ponies?”

“Well.” I pause some. “Not really ponies, more like a pony. I help Lyra with stuff around her house. Sweet mare.” I admit. I then think a bit more. “I also help Pinkie sometimes. Though Mr & Ms. Cake are still wary of me.”

“Well it's good to know you’re already making friends.” Twilight smiles at me.

I chuckle. “Can anyone not be friends with Pinkie?”

Twilight shivers at that. “One pony or actually one donkey tried. Lets just say they’re good friends now.”

I wasn't surprised to be honest. Pinkie seemed to be that kind of pony.

“Yeah, I can imagine that.” I nod.

I looked down to see my plate was clean and the remainder of the food was also gone.

“Well, seems my time here is up.” I say as I stand up. “Thanks again Twilight for having me for dinner.” I give her a smile.

“No worries Anon. But, can't you call me Twi. All my friends do.”

It's always weird when someone wants to be your friend, even more so when that someone is a pony. It always warms my heart though when they ask stuff like this. I give a nod.

“Sure thing Twi.”

“Spike, how about you show Anon out? I’ll get the dishes.”

He didn't hesitate to jump on that offer. “OK!”

I just chuckle at Twilight shaking her head at his enthusiasm. He quickly walks me to the front door. I turn around and take a knee as I extend my hand to him.

“See you later small stuff.”

He gets a pouty face. “Yeah, yeah.” He then bumps fists with me.

“Later.” I say as I take my leave.

I give a nod at that memory. Twilight and I actually slowly started to get closer after that. She would invite me over ever so often for dinner and we would spend a good amount of time just talking to each other about our respective worlds. Spike and I also got closer after that day. Seeing as I was his only guy friend, he would always come to me for advice or someone to talk to about his problems.

I can't help but smirk as I look back to my journal as I dip my quill into the inkwell briefly...

Making friends with a unicorn and a dragon... Man, if only I could tell 5 year old me about this.