Life is Complicated

Tryston woke up to the morning sun.  "Oh, I must have dreamed everything."  But then he heard the sound of hoof steps in the backround.   Then Fluttershy walked into the room.  "Oh, mister Tryston," she said, "Your awake, did you enjoy your sleep."

"I did Fluttershy, thank you," said Tryston, "But I'm confused.  All of last night seemed like a dream, but it really wasn't."

"That's right," said Fluttershy, "Are you ready to start off your new day."

"I suppose, but I probably won't be satisfactory.  I'll try my best though."

"That's good to hear.  Anyway, your new schedule is posted in the main corridor.  You'll need to be getting up around 6:30 to get ready for your day.  Are you ready?"

"I hope so."

So Tryston arose from his slumber.  "Come with me," said Fluttershy, "Every pony is waiting for you."  So Tryston followed Fluttershy to a small cafeteria where Twilight, Spike, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity were.  "Oh, Tryston," said Twilight, "Your awake."

"I indeed am," said Tryston, "Although I had the strangest feeling last night, but I can't explain it."

"I can understand that," said Pinkie Pie, "I have weird dreams all the time.  Once I dreamed that every pony turned into muffins, and I ate all of them.  That's strange because every pony is usually cupcakes in my dreams."  There was a long silence.

"Well," said Rainbow, "Are you ready for today Tryston?  'Cause if you're not, then your in for the ultimate time of your life."

"I'm ready," said Tryston, "Ready to learn what I need so I can get out of this city and get a job somewhere far away.  Maybe that will take my mind off recent events."

"I'm glad your ready to learn Tryston," said Twilight, "I'm always ready to learn.  I just wish I could find some pony with the similar passion for that.  But your probably gonna want some food before we start.  I'll show you where it is."

"Thank you kindly, Miss Sparkle," replied Tryston in a teasing tone.

"Please only call me that when school is in session," said Twilight.

"Of course," replied Tryston, "But it was only a joke."

"I know, but still."

So Twilight showed Tryston where the food was.  Tryston didn't want to eat much, so he only got  himself a blueberry muffin.  He came back and took his seat at the table.  "Are we all set," asked Twilight to her friends.  They all nodded their heads.  "Very well.  Spike, you stay with Tryston.  He's going to need your assistance today."

"You can count on me Twilight," said Spike.

"You don't mind, do you Tryston?" asked Twilight.

"Not at all," said Tryston, "I will be needing a guide."

"Great," replied Twilight, "Come on girls."

With that, Twilight and her friends exited the room.  "What was that all about?" asked Tryston.

"They're getting finished with the preparations," replied Spike, "So, you ready?"

"Of course," said Tryston, "I've been waiting for two thousand years after all."

After a few minutes, the clock reached 7:00.  "Alright," said Spike, "It's time for class, student Tryston.  Are you sure your ready?"  "I'm ready Spike," replied Tryston, after swallowing the last of the muffin down, "Lets do this."

So the two got up from their seats and Tryston began following Spike.  Spike let him down the hall and to a certain room.  "This is where your school day will start," he said, "Once you enter, there will be things you need that are supplied for you.  You'll find that out in a few minutes.  Are you sure your ready?"

"Yes I am," said Tryston confidently, "I'm as ready as I'll ever be."

"Then the best of luck to you.  Oh, one more thing."

"What is it?"

"Don't try to mess with Rarity.  She's mine.  Nothing will change that."

"Okay then, wait what?  I wasn't even thinking anything like that.  I don't even think I would go that low.  I don't even have a lover anymore, so I don't plan on having a relationship anytime soon.  Are you and her, you know, dating?"

"No we're not, but I know it's gonna happen one day, and I don't want any pony to steel her.  Also, sorry about the question, I kind of forgot.  I get really nervous about those kinds of things."

"That's alright, I probably would've done the same."

"Yeah.  Well, we should probably go in now."

"Alright, lets get started."  So Tryston opened the door and he and Spike entered the room.  In there waiting for them was Twilight, all dressed up fancy for teaching.  She appeared to be writing on a blackboard.  She turned around to see the two figures that entered.

"There you two are," she said, "Class is about to start."

"And a good morning to you too," retorted Spike.

'This should be interesting', thought Tryston.Then Twilight finished writing on the board and turned around to face the class.  "

"Good morning class," she said, "My name is Miss Sparkle.  I will be your guide to Equestria's History, Math, English, and Science.  There are other teachers here for specials that you will also need to know.  In order to keep track of what classes you have, you will be given a schedule to follow.  You are expected to be on time for all classes.  But for the first week, we'll cut you some slack so you can get used to the flow of things.  The next thing you will get is an agenda that should come in handy for remembering homework assignments.  The last thing is a folder to keep your homework assignments.  Now since this is the first week, we'll be doing some fun activities to get us ready for the flow of the few weeks we have together.  For our first activity, we'll be getting our stuff organized so we're ready for the year.  Now you all will get some paper, one saying 'To Do' and one saying 'Done.'  What you'll do is open your folder and tape these papers to it.  Tape the 'To Do' paper on the left, and the 'Done' paper on the right. Tape will be provided for you to use." Then Twilight pointed to a basket of tape roles on a table.  "Now, I'm sure some classmates will help you if you ask.  In about five minutes, we will meet back up and discuss the next part.  Now you may begin."

"I'll get the tape and the papers," said Spike.  He was soon up and back in a few seconds. "Here you are," he said as he handed Tryston the two papers he needed.  "Thanks Spike."

"You want me to help with the tape?"

"Yes please."

"Alright."  So Spike took the tape role and cut a piece off.  "Now hold the paper still please."  Tryston obeyed.  Then Spike put the piece of tape over it.  They repeated the same with the other.  As they did so, Tryston spoke.  "So, you like Rarity?"  "That's right," replied Spike, "I know one day we'll be together.  I just know it."  Once the job was finished, they turned to face to front.

"Alright every pony, and dragon, the next thing we're going to do is customize our folders.  You can use whatever is in this basket to do so.  The rest of the time is yours so, you may begin."  So Tryston turned to Spike.  "You go anything going on later?"  he asked.

"Not really," said Spike, "Aside from helping Twilight get ready for tomorrow, I'm free.  It'll probably only take an hour.  Why do you ask?"

"Well, I need your help with something.  I get the feeling that there are more females in this modern Equestria than from my time.  I need your advice on what I should do so I don't seem like I'm trying to start a romantic relationship I don't want."

"Oh, I understand.  I'll just tell you that if you just act natural without any intention of anything, nothing will happen.  That usually is what can happen, but the mare sometimes wants the colt forever so much that nothing will stop them.  But at the rate your going, you'll be fine for a good few months."

"Thank you, I think.  So, since your age of art is different from my age of art, could you give me some tips on what is so called 'in style'."

"No problem man, you came to the right dragon."  So Spike went up to the box of supplies and pulled out a few colored pencils.  "Now, what we want to do is start with things you like, and go from there."

So the rest of the time was spent customizing Tryston's folder.  In the end, Tryston was left with a design that had all sorts of cool pointy spikes and lightning bolts, with a vortex in the middle.  "Wow," said Tryston, "That looks amazing!"  Just then a bell was heard ringing.  "Class is dismissed," said Twilight.  So Tryston and Spike exited the room.  "Who's next?" asked Tryston.  "That would be Rarity," said Spike.  So the two set off to the next room.

*******

The rest of the day was spent getting to experience the new classes that Tryston had.  Once the day was over, Tryston and Spike were walking down the halls.  "Spike," said Tryston.  Spike looked up at Tryston.  "I just want you to know, that I'm not trying to make you feel neglected.  I know your use to being the only male here, and that you probably go on all sorts of adventures with the girls.  You are original and can't be replaced.  You may feel offended by me coming here and taking most of your friend's time, but they will always have a place for you."

"Thanks, but, why are you telling me this?"

"Because I know a certain someone that reacted like that once towards me.  In fact that's how I ended up in that ice block, and I remember very well.  Now that I'm out and need some ponies to teach me, I don't want any pony, or dragon, to feel abandoned because of it."  There was a long silence.

"Who was it that froze you."

"I don't feel like I should say.  I don't want to keep a secret from the others."

"Then you can tell all of us when we get back to your room."

".... Okay."

So the two continued walking until they came across one of the royal guards.  "There you two are," he said, "You are needed in discussion room one."  "Alright then," said Spike, "Come on Tryston, we'd better get moving."