Film Maker

By: Cameron a.k.a marineproductions100

Chapter 1: New Boy

Ponyville library, afternoon.

"That's a good book, trust me, I should know." Twilight was levitating a book towards a pegasus with a grin on his face. "The author is really good at what he writes. Even though I don't see any of it actually happening."

"Which makes it even better to see someone's creative mind instead of going by the laws of physics and reality. Sometimes, it's better to make-up things instead of saying things that already exist." The pegasus said.

"True. But haven't you ever tried to understand how it's possible for a rat to become the size of a full-grown stallion and have wings like a bat?" Twilight asked raising a brow towards the pegasus.

"Princess, if you want to enjoy things, you can't always try to understand them. Sometimes, just go with it." The pegasus pulled out a bag of bits from the saddlebag that was strapped around his back. "To answer your question, princess; yes, I have."

"Please, Film Maker, for the hundredth time. You don't have to call me princess." A reassuring smile spread on her face within seconds.

"Sorry. It's kinda hard not to when you see an alicorn. Even though I've known you for awhile, your alicorn form is the symbol of royalty."

"I know that. But I don't need anypony calling me a princess just because I'm an alicorn. Nor am I comfortable being one yet. I don't even like it when my friends call me princess."

"Yeah. I guess this new 'change' has been putting some pressure on you, hasn't it?" Film Maker asked.

"You have no idea," Twilight rolled her eyes. "I think my brain is going to crack from all these new rules I have to follow." She rolled her eyes again.

"I'd imagine. Royalty can be a real pain the flank."

Twilight sighed. "You have no idea."

"I mean think of the positions the other three princesses are in."

"What do you mean?"

"Well. Princess Luna has to deal with complaints from other ponies in Canterlot. Princess Celestia has a lot of places to be in little time and Equestria isn't a small country. And finally, princess Cadence, she has a whole empire to watch over. But at least you don't have to do much like raising the sun or moon."

"Thank Celestia for that. You do have a point though. But I think I'll eventually have to rule my own empire like princess Cadence."

"And I'll definitely move into that empire if it's ruled by such an intelligent leader." Film Maker smiled.

"Aw you're too sweet. But you do leave me with one question."

"What's that?"

"How does a pony your age know so much?"

"Well I do take interest on what happens outside of my social life. Night Striker knows some but he only pays attention to the military parts instead of the whole thing. I gotta be an inspiration for some of my friends to do good. Even though they don't."

"What do you mean by that?"

Film Maker's smile slowly faded into a worried look. He slowly looked down at the wooden floor of the library. "I'm losing it with them. They're really falling apart. Shadowblaze is on the verge but I'm not letting him go down that road. Saint Wubs is perfectly fine since he got a job at the local DJ Night Club. Night Striker is perfectly fine because he's Night Striker. He'll always be stuck to studies and having good grades. He's too focused on his career. Shady was caught vandalizing. Baggy is doing drugs and is also vandalizing. I see Saint Wubs in confusion but he may not realize it yet. I'm pretty sure that Night Striker will crack one day. Shadowblaze is monitoring me a lot."

"Why is he?"

"He started monitoring me because I've attempted and failed at suicide. I've been talking about suicide. I've been thinking about suicide. My drinking has finally became so little that I don't even think about having a drink. My crying hasn't ceased. I still do it because I'm afraid, Twilight."

"What are you afraid of?"

"The unexpected. I don't know what to expect anymore. I thought I knew, but apparently I don't. But thank Celestia for having great friends for me to turn to." Film Maker looked up at Twilight and smiled.

"You've always got something to look up to, Don't you?" Twilight smiled.

"Yes I do." Film Maker looked down at the bag of bits that were sitting on the counter and looked back up at Twilight. "How many bits for the book?"

"That'll be ten bits."

"But aren't books usually fifteen?"

"There's a sudden sale for this book and it's a limited time offer." Twilight winked at Film Maker.

"But that's fifty percent off. You really don't have to just because I-"

"I don't know what you're talking about."

Film Maker looked at the book on the counter and back at Twilight. "Thank you very much."

"Your welcome. Have a nice day, Film Maker."

Film pulled out ten bits and laid them on the counter. "You too." He quickly put the book and bag of bits in his saddle bag. "Have a wonderful day!" He cheered and dashed for the door.

Twilight waved goodbye to Film Maker as he dashed to the door. Twilight felt proud of herself, she really made his day.

Oh my gosh this really made my day! Film Maker cheered in his head. Now to get home and get started on this awesome book. Film Maker came up to the sign next to the library that said: One Week Book Sale. Film came to the library a lot. He could always take his mind off of everything that was happening around him. The library was his sanctuary. He wasn't like Twilight where he'd hit the big study books, no, he liked the kind of books that were creative. Just like he enjoyed creating things of his own.

Film Maker turned his attention to the road that he needed to cross to make his long travel back home. But before he could do so. He spotted a stallion trotting up towards him. He stood his ground, wondering if the stallion was going to talk to him or simply say 'hello' and walk by. An old pony's tail said "curiosity killed the cat." But he didn't really believe in those things. He only believed what he thought was right. That's all he ever did. Film Maker always grew up doing what his heart told him to do. Someponies didn't like it but others loved it. Film spent a long time worrying about others opinions when all he had to do is focus on who he was. He slowly began to like it over time and eventually he accepted it.

The stallion walked up to him. This stallion was an Earth pony. His coat was light grey. His mane and tail was light yellow. From the look of his appearance, he kept himself fit. "Hi." The stallion almost whispered.

"H-Hello." Film stuttered. Buck! You stuttered. Come on Film, you can do it. Whatever you do, don't check out his flanks. Too late. Film's eyes slowly followed down to the Earth pony's flanks. His cutiemark represented a red apple.

"W-What's your name?" The stallion asked in a whisper. He lowered his head down a bit. A small shade of crimson appeared on his cheeks.

Buck! Pay attention! Film quickly looked back at the stallion's eyes. "I'm sorry could you say that again? I couldn't hear ya that well."

The stallion cleared his throat and lifted his head to make eye contact with Film Maker. "What's your name?"

"My name's Film Maker." Film looked down at his cutiemark. "By the look of your cutiemark, you must do something with apples correct?" Film looked up at the stallion.

The stallion looked down at his cutiemark. "Yeah I actually am currently staying at Sweet Apple Acre's. I just moved to Ponyville a couple days ago. I'm one of Applejack's cousins." He looked back at Film Maker.

Film noticed that he had sky blue eyes. "Oh I know Applejack. I volunteer at Sweet Apple Acre's every Sunday."

The stallion looked down at Film Maker's flanks. The blush grew bigger on both of his cheeks. "Y-Your cutiemark, what does it m-mean?" The stallion stuttered.

Film looked down at his cutiemark and back at the stallion. "Oh. I film things. Mainly short movies so far but eventually I'll make something long. It's not really a big deal or anything."

The stallion looked back at Film Maker's eyes. "It's a very rare cutiemark in Equestria! Especially for pegasi. Oops." He bit his lips and looked away from Film Maker's eyes. "That came out wrong."

"No, no, no, no. It didn't, I promise. I take nothing to it."

The stallion released his lips and made eye contact again. He slowly raised a brow. "Not even a tiny bit offended?"

"Nope."

"Really?"

Film Maker placed a hoof on the stallion's shoulder. "Really really."

"Wow you're really.....really...nice." The stallion smiled and the blush grew bigger.

Film Maker took his hoof off of the stallion's shoulder and smiled. "Really?"

The stallion chuckled. "Really really."

"Thank you."

"You don't have to thank me."

"But its such a nice compliment from somepony I don't even know that well. It means a lot to me." A small shade of crimson appeared on Film Maker's cheeks.

"Um.....do you go to the high school here?"

Changing topics? Oh Celestia please don't turn out to be my Ex. He's really cute. Film whined in his head. "Yeah I do. Freshman?"

"Yes, actually. I'll be starting next Monday."

"Maybe we'll have some classes together."

"Maybe." The stallion lifted a hoof up to his eyes. On his foreleg was a wristwatch. It was a digital watch like everypony else had nowadays. "I gotta get going."

Film lifted his hoof to look at his digital wristwatch. Three forty-five p.m.. Film had to get home soon or else his mother would either worry or get frustrated at him. "I do too."

"I hope to see you soon."

"You'll actually see me tomorrow. It's going to be Sunday tomorrow."

"Even better." The stallion turned to leave until Film stopped him by placing a hoof on his shoulder.

"Wait. I didn't get your name."

The stallion turned his head. "My name's Apple Kicker."

"Apple Kicker....what a lovely name."

"Thanks. I'll see you around."

"Can I ask you one more question?"

"Okay? What is it?"

"How come you don't have a southern accent like the other Apple family members?"

"Because I grew up majority of my life in Fillydelphia."

"Oh. That's all I wanted to know. Goodbye Apple Kicker."

"You can call me Kicker for short." Apple Kicker winked.

He winked at me? What does that mean? "O-Okay. See you 'round Kicker."

Author's Note

Film Maker has a light brown coat with the cutiemark of a video camera. He also has a red mane and tail. I didn't put it in the story because I didn't know where I'd describe him. I hope you guys-whoever read-enjoyed this chapter. Hopefully it's good enough for ya to stick around for the next. Have a good day or night.

To Taythen: My body slowly falls apart as I slowly self destruct. When they find my body broken in the storm, don't be surprised. Let them take my body away from this Earth when the time comes. My love will always and forever be with the ones I hold close to me. Don't ask me why, I just wanted to say this. I will go with what my heart tells me. No matter how far it guides me, I will follow.