Falling For a Star: Heroes

You're awakened by the sound of the train stopping. If the medal screeching didn't do the job then the force of a sudden stop sure did. Groaning you attempt to sit up in bed, only to notice that Diamond Heart has taken it upon herself to sleep right on top of you.

While it was adorable and pulled at your heartstrings you had to get up. So without further ado you get up and watch the blue pony roll off of you and onto the mattresses bellow. With a large *Twap* Diamond hits the mattress and scrambles to her feet frantically.

Smiling at her confusion you shuffle over to edge of the bed and place your bare feet on the cold cedar floor. Getting her sense back together, Diamond jumps off the bed. "We're here!" She yells out seemly ignoring the fact that she just got tossed out of bed.

"Yeah that's right." You state in a tiered tone and wiping the sleep from under your eyes. "Why were you sleeping on top of me?" You ask out of curiosity as you get up off the bed and walk towards the door that leads outside.

Diamond blushes at your question but answers it nevertheless. "Well I was tiered to." She states the obvious trying to work her way around the real answer. Taking the hint you let this one go and continue towards the cart door.

"Have you ever been to Detrot before?" You ask Diamond as you both step out of the cart and into the train station. Unlike in Maresaw where the train platforms were outside, here there inside a large building.

Looking around you can see hundreds of busy ponies running around from one train to the other, and the occasional one that glances at you. "No, I never left my old town before." Diamond states. "This is just as new for me as it is to you." She beams her smile towards you.

"Here's another question. Why do all the ponies here not run away screaming at the sight of me?" You ask, as that has been a question burning in your mind ever since you saw Shadow. "You know because I'm a different species in all."

Diamond looks at the ponies for a second then back to you. "I see your point but here in Equestria we welcome all races and species. We have seen beings such as Minotaur and griffins. So a new species like you comes to no surprise."

"Then why do I still get glances from ponies here and there." You state walking with Diamond out of the busy train station and into the bustling city streets. The view from the station took your breath away as you can see multiple skyscrapers reaching towards the heavens.

The streets were filled with wagons pulled by ponies instead of cars and the street lights were not electric, instead they held candles. "Well like I said you're a new species so its bound that you get a few stares here and there."

Accepting her logic you both make your way down the streets. "So where we heading to?" You ask as you have no idea where you're going. You're lucky that Diamond Heart is coming along with you or you would have no idea where to go.

"To the docks of course!" Diamond Heart states like it was one of the most obvious answers, and in hindsight it kinda was obvious. "From there we will board one of the many ships heading out towards Vanhoover. Once in Vanhoover it's just a simple train ride to Canterlot."

"Great! All I need to do is find a way to sneak onto this boat and the next train and I'm golden!" You state with fake enthusiasm, as sneaking onto a boat is hard and stressful.

"Oh don't you worry none Anon." Diamond Heart states with a smile upon her face. "I will pay for your ticket. After all you're my only source of entertainment during these long rides." She states as you turn onto a street that leads all the way to the harbor.

You know this because you can smell the salt water and in the horizon you can see the dark blue ocean. "You really don't have to pay for me." You claim, sneaking onto a boat may be stressful but at least it saves the money. Money that you're sure she would want.

"Nonsense I'm paying and that's the end of it." Diamond claims bringing the argument to a dead end.

While walking down the street you take a look at some of the shops that are along the way. Most of the stores are ones for furniture and clothing, while scattered in between them are restaurants and coffee shops. The whole place had a safe and secure feeling to it, something that Detroit back on earth never had.

In fact Detroit was one of the worst city's. It had a high crime rate and if you read the newspaper there would always be some sort of murder. While this place sure didn't feel like Detroit you couldn't help but walk a bit closer to Diamond.

Arriving at the docks you and Diamond make your way towards an information booth. Being the new one in Equss you let Diamond do all the talking. "Do you know where we can get tickets to Vanhoover?" Diamond asks the stallion inside the booth.

"Follow the docks farther down, once you reach a gate turn right. Keep walking till you hit terminal D-3. Once inside you will be able to purchase tickets for the ship that departs from Detrot to Vanhoover." The stallion states not even lifting his head up from his newspaper.

"Thanks." Diamond responds in a cheerful voice. Without anymore words you and Diamond make your way down the docks. Just like the stallion stated you both soon reach a black gate that blocks further access. Following his directions you and Diamond turn right and continue.

"Do you know if this boat is even here?" You ask Diamond. From what you understand she planed out this whole trip beforehand. Hence the reason she navigated her way through the huge city of Detrot without struggle.

Diamond looks up towards you with an offended expression. "Of course I do!" Diamond claims in a offended tone.

"Then when is it leaving the harbor?" You ask.

"In about three hours. I wanted to leave enough time so I could get the tickets. Detrot is known for their long lines." Diamond states trotting over to the building that is just now coming into view. The building looked very modern with many windows facing towards the ocean. On the outside of the building lay a sign that bare the symbols "D-3".

"You better be right about the lines." You state. "I don't want to be stuck waiting in the terminal for three hours without any reason." You comment. Diamond looks back at you with a grin upon her face.

"Yeah, yeah stop your whining and get you flank over here." Sighing at her terminology you walk up to the building and enter. Inside was just as you expected. There were little food and gift shops adorning the walls, while in the middle lay multiple tables where ponies sat awaiting the ships arrival.

Taking your glance away from the shops and tables you watch Diamond walk up to a booth where another stallion sat. "Hello." The stallion in the booth states to Diamond. "On your way to Vanhoover? I heard that its lovely weather over there."

"Really?" Diamond Heart asks. "My sister said that it rains all the time over there."

The stallion takes the money that Diamond hooves over. "Yeah it usually does rain there." The stallion lectures. "You buying two tickets miss?" The stallions asks as he re-counts the bits in his hoof.

"Yeah, I bringing a friend along with me." Diamond states as she turns around and points a hoof at you. "His names Anon, he just came back from Tartarus." Diamond claims making the stallion in the ticket booth eyes go wide.

"Here's your tickets." The stallion states handing over the tickets to Diamond. As Diamond leaves the booth you can see the stallion mutter something under his breath. From the way his lips moved you assume that he said. "May Celestia watch over you."

Once again you're reminded about the voice you heard back in Tartarus. 'Two fearless leaders. The first, Princess Celestia, an alicorn pony with the power to move interstellar objects.' I guess the voice was telling the truth.

Your thoughts are interrupted when Diamond arrives in front of you. "Here's your ticket Anon." Diamond says hoofing you the ticket. "We are seated with the rest of the ponies this time. No VIP cart this time." She states with a smirk.

"Whatever shall we do!" You say in fake enthusiasm that is rewarded by Diamond rolling her eyes. "So what do we do now, miss-the-lines-will-take-three-hours." You state with a smug expression on your face.

"Well we can always grab a bight to eat." Diamond claims gesturing the food and gift shops. The mention of food  makes your stomach grumble. You haven't ate since you Maresaw and even that was just a cup of cider.

Shaking your head you respond. "Not here, if I had learned anything from back on earth is that terminals overprice their products." You state hinting at the signs that hung over the various eateries. Turning her head Diamond looks upon the signs.

"Huh learn something new every day." Diamond states turning back to you. "So then if not here then where would you like to eat?" Diamond asks her smile never leaving her face. To be honest you like the way she smiles, it both soothes and relaxes you.

"Well on the way here I noticed that there were some little coffee shops open, or if you feel like you want a real meal I think I also saw some restaurants." You claim turning towards the terminal entrance with Diamond in toe.

Diamond rolls the options in her head. "How about we grab a snack at the coffee shop and in Canterlot me, you and my sister will have dinner." Diamond replies. You're not sure you like the idea of her spending all this money so you make a counter proposal.

"How about we grab a bight to eat at the coffee shop and instead of you buy me dinner at Canterlot you can just show me around with your sister. After all I don't think that I will have enough time to eat a full meal without missing the train to Ponyville." You say exiting the terminal and stepping back onto the docks.

"Sound like a deal." Diamond states clearly missing the fact that you have yet to do anything to repay her. The amount of kindness that these ponies have is overwhelming and you're starting to feel guilty using it so casually. It really takes no effort to make new friends here in Equss.

Silence once again arrives as you and Diamond make your way through the docks and back to the city streets. Just as you last saw it the streets are crowded with multiple chariots and ponies moving about. If it was even possible the streets looked even more crowded than before.

Making your way down the busy streets you're the first one to brake that silence. "Here this one looks like a nice coffee shop." You state pointing to a building that resembled Starbucks back on earth. As soon as you thought about how the horse pun is already in the name you look up to see that the name has not changed.

These horse puns. You state to yourself as you and Diamond open the door and enter the shop. As the door opens it hits a little bell that rings throughout the store alerting the ponies working there that they got new customers.

"Welcome to Starbucks! What can I get for you?" A mare on the other side of the table asks Diamond with a smile. Her smile soon turns to shock as her gaze moves from Diamond to you. She stares at you for a good while before returning her focus back to Diamond.

"I would like a simple coffee one salt and one milk." Diamond states making you wince at the fact that she put salt in her coffee. You have never seen anyone order a coffee like that. Diamond turns around and steps out of the way. "Your turn Anon."

Without thinking you state "and I will have a grande coffee with two milks two sugars." The mare behind the counter gets a confused look upon her face. You to get a confused look as you don't know what you said that could of confused the mare.

"grande?" The mare states confused. oh they must not know the size I wanted. You state in your mind and a knowing expression comes across your face.

"Oh don't worry about it then I just meant a 16oz cup" You states and the mare makes a 'O' shape with her mouth as she trots to the back to prepare the two coffees. "And here I thought they would be just like the ones on earth." You state getting a nudge from Diamond.

"You have Starbucks back on 'earth'?" Diamond states struggling to say the word earth again.

"Yeah as a matter of fact we do. I thought with the same name and the same service they would have the same lingo if you know what I mean." You state starting to lecture Diamond. "A tall is usually a 12oz, a grande is 16oz, venti is 20oz in hot and 26oz in iced. "

Diamond nods and is about to say something but is interrupted by the mare behind the counter. "That's a pretty cool idea." The mare states. "Maybe we will give it a try one day. Anyway here're your drinks." The mare claims hoofing over the two cups.

You and Diamond take your drinks from the counter and head towards a table by the window. "So you liking it so far in Detrot?" You ask Diamond as she takes a sip from her coffee. "I know I'm having a fun time on Equss."

"I always thought that Detrot would be small." Diamond States placing her cup down onto the table. "Back home I always read up on the many cities, and Detrot from the way the books portrayed it was small compared to the other cities."

"What other cities are there that you know of?" You ask Diamond curiously. "All I know is the small town of Maresaw the capital Canterlot and the two cities Vanhoover and Detrot." You state truthfully. A part of you misses the days where you could recite all of the countries and where they are located.

"From what I remember I know that there is a city called Manehatten, Los Pegasus, Fillydelphia and Baltimare. That's as much as I know from books." Diamond lectures. You can't help but chuckle at the names, they're all horse puns of earth cities.

"Hey what you laughing about." Diamond states with a annoyed expression. "I know I don't know a lot but that's no reason to laugh!" Diamond snaps at you. For the first time now you are seeing her mad.

"Calm down, I wasn't laughing at you." You comment regaining your breath and taking another sip of your coffee. The taste resembling the one they serve back on earth almost exactly. "It's just funny that the names of the cities are all horse puns of earth cities."

Diamond settles back down and looks at you with a another confused expression. "Horse puns?" She asks. "They're just random city names?" She comments, her innocents shows that she truly doesn't know anything about humans.

"Back on earth we had cities named; Vancouver, Las Vegas, Manhattan, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Now do you see the resemblance?" You ask as Diamond Heart's eyes  grow wide. It looks like she just deciphered the biggest mystery.

"That is pretty weird." Diamond states taking another sip of her coffee. "There must be some connection between ponies and humans for that to occur." Diamond brings up a good point. In order for something like this to happen there has to be a connection. A coincidence like this just doesn't happen.

"Seems like a good question to kill time with." You state remembering back in Tartarus when you used questions like this to pass the time. Now that you think of it you don't even know how long you were in Tartarus for. While in Tartarus you never felt hungry nor thirsty and the volcano that you were walking towards seemed to be hundreds of kilometers away.

It's a very likely possibility that you walked for days without realizing it. "Yeah it does sound like a good question to think about." She states getting up from her seat. "Well I think we overdid out stay here. Want to walk back to the terminal?" Diamond asks with a smile.

"Might as well." You reply standing up and pushing your chair in. "Lead the way." You say opening the door for Diamond to exit. Diamond gives you a warm smile in return and exits the small coffee shop.

With coffee in hand and mouth, you and Diamond make your way towards the docks once again. "So who's your sister? More specifically what race is she and what's her name?" You ask taking a sip from your coffee.

"mhhhmmhhmhmm" Is all you can hear from Diamond as her voice is muffled from the coffee in her mouth. Being the gentle man that you're you take the coffee from her mouth and hold it in your other hand. "Thanks, now as I was trying to say. My sisters name is Longshot she a earth pony like me."

"Why did your parents name her Longshot? Seems like a weird name?" You ask downing the last bit of coffee in your cup and tossing it into a nearby trashcan. "I heard weird names before but they're usually based of something."

"To be honest I don't know. I don't even thing Longshot know, It's just a name that my parents chose for her." Diamond states walking passed the information booth and onto the dock. "I guess one day she will find out, how soon that day will come unknown."

Turning right at the back gates the terminal D-3 comes into view, however this time you can spot the ship behind the building. To your amazement the ship was a old fashion sailboat, you know the ones you see pirates use.

What was slightly disappointing was that the ship lacked any form of cannon and in their place were windows. "How long do you think it will take to get to Vanhoover?" You ask. You remember that it takes months if not years for these ships to cross oceans. All the while at risk of sinking into the endless water bellow.

"We aren't going that far so I would say about another four to five hours." Diamond states once again kicking your logic in the gut.

"That docent sound right.. Back on earth ships of this make took years to cross the ocean!" You state trying to defend your point. "Not only that but the entire journey you would be risking your life as the ocean is a harsh mistress." You state sounding a bit like a pirate at the end.

"Well we aren't on earth are we." Diamond claims with a smile. "Here in Equestria we use magic to power the boats, the sails are only used when the unicorns are resting." Diamond says entering the terminal with you in toe.

"You use this magic stuff a lot." You state rubbing your forehead.

"And you humans use that focal fuel stuff a lot." The mare counters with her signature smile.

"touché." You state walking up to the boarding area. "Looks like we were gone longer then I thought. Funny how time flies when you're at Starbucks." You say handing the mare tending to the boarding door your ticket.

The mare takes your ticket and hole punches it with her magic and smiles at you. "Have a nice journey." She states picking up Diamond's ticket and repeating the process. Pushing through the doors you walk onto the docks that spread aside the ship.

"Yeah felt like a hour at least." Diamond states walking passed you and onto the ship. As you step onto the boat you can smell the salt water and feel the sea breeze. "I hope that the seats here are as comfortable as they are on the train."

"I would be surprised if we got any." You state remembering what the ships back on earth were like back in the day. Much to your surprise when you follow Diamond Heart down into the bowels of the ship you gaze upon a luxurious seating room.

On the roof lay a chandelier that when the light shun upon it gave a crystalline affect. The floor was made out of cedar just like the train and was accompanied by a large rug that span the entire length of the room. The walls were painted a nice shade of white, not to bright as to blind you but not to dark as to give the gloomy effect.

The seat on the other hand looked absolutely uncomfortable. As they took on the shape of a normal pony without any thought of any other species. For ponies they would probably feel heavenly. Looks like I'm going to be standing this entire journey or risk messing up my back. You say to yourself.

"This place looks amazing!" Diamond Heart states with excitement. "I never been on a boat but it's just as I expected it to be. Just look at the decor! It's simply magnificent!" The way she said the sentence sparked and old memory of yours.

"I do say Anon I am very sorry for my behavior at the door. You do seem to have a very... 'interesting' taste in style." You can recall the voice and the sentence but you cannot remember the name of the person or pony that said it.

Shrugging it off you walk up to Diamond that is now conversing with a group of ponies. "Where are you two headed?" She states at a couple that are taking their seats. "Me and Anon here are on our way to Vanhoover." Diamond states with a smile.

The couple stop for a second to glance over you. "We are on our way to Las Pegasus. It's our honeymoon." The mare states with a smile. "Is this Anon here?" She states pointing hoof at you. Diamond nods in response. "Are you a different race of Minotaur?" She asks taking her seat.

"No, I am actually not from here. I come from a planet named earth." You state getting awed expressions not only from the couple but from the rest of the passengers on board. "I'm sure you have tones of questions but I had a long day and would like to just relax." You state lying, to tell the truth you rather just not answer their questions.

The couple nod in understanding. "Very well, it was nice meeting you two though." She states before you and Diamond move to your own seats.

"So Anon you going to tell me another one of your amazing stories?" Diamond states her smile growing with anticipation. Sadly you wish to just rest and take in the boat ride. Diamond understands and leaves to mingle with the other ponies.

Much to your surprise the boat ride didn't take that long. Just as Diamond stated the unicorns powered the sailboat like it was a motorboat, reaching speeds that both baffled and amazed you.

After the boat ride was finished you and Diamond immediately boarded the train to Canterlot. The train was the same as the one in Marsaw and was just as comfortable. By the time the train reached its destination it was three a clock in the afternoon. With the six hour train ride still ahead of you, you didn't mind taking Diamond up on the 'tour' of Canterlot.

Stepping out of the train with Diamond you're taken back at the sight of Canterlot. All the buildings were colored white with gold trim. Detrot and Marsaw had nothing on this. You state mentally as you gaze upon the cobblestone streets where high class ponies roamed.

"This may be smaller than Detrot but is it beautiful!" You state with your jaw slack. The city looked as if it came right out of a fantasy novel. Great spires arouse above the rooftops of the many buildings as a castle keep lay in the distance. Its scale was unlike the ones you would find back on earth.

"It's even better then I dreamed of!" Diamond states with a grin upon her face as she too looks around the city in awe. Ponies around take glances at the two of you but that was no problem, you didn't mind the attention if you got to take in this masterpiece of architecture.

Snapping back to reality (oops there goes gravity.) you and Diamond step of the train platform and onto the streets. "DIAMOND!" a voice yells out from the crowed of rich ponies. Diamond looks around the group until she comes across a red coated pony.

"LONGSHOT!" Diamond beams with happiness as she trots off towards her sister. "It's been so long since you left." She states as she brings Longshot into a hug. "How's things in Canterlot? I can't imagine it being bad with a place that looks like this." She states gesturing to the city.

"It has been amazing sister! I have started my own shop and it's been doing fairly well. Just this month I managed to earn four thousand bits!" She states with a smile. Longshot and Diamond break the hug and Longshot glances over to you. "Who's this?" She states. "I don't think I ever seen a Minotaur like that before."

"He's a human." Diamond states. "He kept me entertained with his stories while on the trains." Diamond claims as you walk up to her and Longshot. "He has a very interesting life and is only here in Canterlot till the train to Ponyville arrives."

"Ah, then we must show his the wonders of Canterlot in that short time!" Longshot states with a smile. "Nice to meet you Anon. It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Longshot, Diamonds sister." Longshot claims what you already know.

"Yeah Diamond talk about you during the ride here. It's nice to see you face to face." You state reaching out your hand to shake hers. At the beginning Longshot looks at your head unaware of what to do, that is until Diamond whispers something in her ear and she raises her hoof to shake.

"That's quite an odd gesture." Longshot states. "Anyhow I think the first place we should take you is the Castle. We can eat there as well, they have one of the best restaurants there." Longshot suggests. Without arguing you and Diamond nod in agreement and Longshot leads the way.

"So where you from Anon. Diamond only told me you were human." Longshot states walking through the crowded streets. The view no matter where you're at is breath taking, as you can see the castle and spires everywhere you go. The sun light just adds to the whole experience making the building radiate purity.

"Believe it or not I'm from another planet." You state nonchalantly. "I have no idea how I ended up here but I did and of all places Tartarus to." You claim think back on how lucky you were to get out of that hell hole.

Longshot stops in spot and turns towards you with a curious glance. "What?" You state looking at Diamond for answers but she is just a confused as you are. "Do I got something on my face?" You ask trying to figure out what she's looking at you for.

After a good minute of awkward staring Longshot shrugs it off. "Sorry, there was an event that happened in Ponyville a while back that some ponies were talking about. They said it had to do with a new species and the element of loyalty."

Longshot's words brings back the feeling but they fail at jogging your memory. "Whatever let's just get some food I'm starved!" Comments Diamond . Without any other words Longshot turns around and guides you to the Castle.

The walk was rather uneventful other then the small chitchat that occurred between the two sisters. For your own sake you tuned them out the minute they started to chat about gossip around Canterlot, as you are not the one for gossip. It also proved easy as all you had to do was focus more on the buildings then the conversation.

After a while the three of you find your way to the Castle gates. The feeling coming back stronger then the previous ones. The gates were already opened up and looking inside you could see the restaurant that Longshot was taking you to.

"This looks really fancy." You state starting to feel the gilt rise up again. The only thing that you have done since you gotten to Equestria is take. For once you would like to give back something to these ponies but your memory is blocking that from happening. If you knew what you did the past month then maybe you would have something to go off of.

"Yeah it's one of the finest restaurants in Canterlot!" Longshot states as the group enters the restaurant. "If this is your first time here in Canterlot I want to show you the best!" She states beaming like her sister. I can see the resemblance starting to settle. You state mentally.

Arriving at the front a waiter greets you. "Welcome! Seating for three?" He asks not even glancing at you twice. It seems that the staff here are versed for all occasions and events. Diamond nods in agreement and the waiter leads the way to a familiar looking table.

As you sit down the feeling pushes against your mind hard. It's like the answer is on the tip of your tongue but you can say it. "This place looks very familiar..." You ponder out loud getting a glance from Diamond and Longshot.

"You starting to remember?" Diamond states with excitement. You never knew that she cared that much about your memory problem.

"You know that feeling when you want to say something you know but you can't quite say it? Like it's on the tip of your tongue." You ask and in response Longshot and Diamond both nod in agreement.

Looking around the beautiful restaurant you state. "That's what it feels like to me right now. It's like I should remember this place yet I do not. It's starting to get really annoying this forgetting nonsense."

Diamond and Longshot look at one and another. "I'm sure you will remember one day." Diamond states with a smile. "Now what do you want to drink Anon the waiter is waiting." Diamond states with a smug expression upon her face.

"Oh, sorry... I will just have a water please." You state to the stallion before he hooves you a menu. Grabbing the menu you open it up and take a look at the entrees. Much to your dismay the meals upon the menu seem to be catered towards the pony side.

However as if a sign of hope hidden at the very end of the menu you stumble upon the meat section. Oh my lord they have meat! You yell to yourself as you look upon the rather small selection. The section might of been small but oh boy did was it a selection.

The menu stated that they serve steak, bacon and ribs, all which made your mouth water. As you peruse the menu further looking at the types of things ponies eat you fail to realize that the waiter has returned. "Are you all ready to order?" The waiter states placing the drinks upon the table.

Diamond and Longshot look over to you. "Yeah I'm ready." You state to them and they both nod. "You two order first I just need to pick from three entrees." You state looking back towards the menu. Steak? Ribs? or Bacon? You say to yourself.

Well it's not the morning so I really don't feel like bacon. I find that you get more meat from Steak then you do from ribs so it looks like I got myself a choice. "And you sir?" The stallion states as you close the menu.

"I would like to have you stake please. Make it rare to it adds more flavor I find." You state to the stallion as you lean back in your seat. Glancing over to Longshot and Diamond you notice that both of their mouths are open. they keep their mouths like that they're going to catch a fly. You state to yourself.

"What?" You state look back over to the waiter that is just as surprised. "Why put meat on the menu if you're going to act this surprised about it." You claim to all three ponies. "Is it really that bad for me to eat meat?" You ask.

"Well you see Anon all ponies are vegetarian. The only reason they have it on the menu is for the griffins and even they order mostly vegetarian meals." Diamond lectures. "It just came to me as a surprise that you're a carnivore."

"Well I'm not a carnivore per say more of an omnivore. I can eat both, but I do love my meat." You state once again getting winces from all three ponies. "If you want I could order the fruit salad. If it will make you ponies feel better?" You ask.

To your amazement the all three ponies agree to you eating the fruit salad. While it is yummy, yummy, you would of preferred the stake. You never knew that ponies were so against eating meat. You would go as far as to say that eating meat in front of ponies is almost as bad of a taboo then roaming the streets naked back on earth.

"Fine I will have the fruit salad." Your statement in turns relaxes Diamond, Longshot and the server. You could see the servers problem as he would actually have to hold the meal, but for Diamond and Longshot to be that surprised really got you thinking.

"Thanks Anon. It means a lot that you refrain from eating meat in front of us." Diamond states in a warm relaxing tone. She then turns towards her sister and continues to chat about various things.

Dinner goes by rather quickly after all the ponies present got over the fact that you were an omnivore. The fruit salad was amazing as expected from this class of restaurant but nevertheless was less filling the say the stake that you wanted.

Longshot paid the server as well as a hefty tip and left to the gate of the Castle with the rest of the group. "Well it looks like this is where we part ways Diamond." You state giving Diamond and Longshot a warm smile. "Maybe I will come back and repay you both."

Diamond shoves a hoof at you hitting you in the shoulder. "You better come back. Me and my sister will be waiting." She states stepping back from you. "But anyways it was nice traveling with you."

Longshot gets a smug expression upon her face. "Yeah you come back. I will be looking forward to a free dinner." Diamond hooves Longshot like she did to you. "I was just kidding!" Longshot states with a smile. "Well anyways, goodbye."

"Heh, I will make sure we get the same table." You state earning a smile from both Longshot and Diamond as they make their way out of the castle and into the city. As you to make your leave you fail to realize a tall white pony staring at you from within the castle, eyes wide and frozen from shock.

"Remembering is painful, it's difficult, but it can be inspiring and it can give wisdom"~ Paul Greengrass