Friends

CHAPTER 2: MY ADVENTURE BEGINS

I stood up, and got back into the bed. "My story is fairly long... The beginning shouldn't be explained, because it brings back too many bad memories. But basically, I was framed for breaking into Celestia's castle. Now, I can assure you I didn't do it, Aze. But I don't know who did..."

I started swelling a tear in my eye, but I quickly blinked it out. Too many tears have been shed.

"I believe you. Go on, I get the basis of the beginning."

"OK, good. After that, plus a few court hearings, I managed to get out on bail. But my wife didn't believe me, and she left me. I also lost my fillies, and my home. Ever since then, I lived in that bush. But during the said time I lived there, life was hard. Ponies did learn trust me eventually, as some believed I was framed too. But I managed to never have a friend. See, it was close to the bar because that is where I would drink my problems away without a care in the world. But it ended up making me a worse colt. I eventually started loosing hope in 'friendship,' and finally lost hope all together. See, the reason that I really can't think of any more to tell you is because this is what it was like for the last 4 years. Sooooo... yeah. That's it."

"Thats really what you had to go through? That's horrid..." Azekahh stated.

"You get used to it." I said, making a whatever-looking face.

"Well, I believe it was a great decision to bring you in. After all those horrors you went through. I bet nopony was your friend because they didn't really get to know you."

"And again, I can't that you enough enough for doing that. I am greatful."

"Don't mention it. It is the least I can do. You sound like you need it."

I silently agreed, and he acknowledged he understood with a nod, and then he left the room. Now it was time for me to think. I sat up in bed, something Lyra taught me when she visited the bar I go to. What was I gunna do in Ponyville? I mean, I always wanted to come here. I knew that at some point or another I would meet the Mane 6. I mean, I already met Pinkie, and I couldn't wait to wander around until I bumped into another one of them. What would be better, is if I got to see DJ P0N-3 and Octavia. They were my heroes. I always listened to their radio show, and I've always wanted to met them. Who else would I meet?

After an hour of more rest, I decided to get up. I looked at the clock; 8:00. Just in time for breakfast. I wandered out of my room, and instantly followed the smell. It smelled... delicious. Was Pinkie cooking me something?

"Azekahh, are you coo- OOF!"

Right then, a grey pony with wall eyes bumped into me while flying around the kitchen as I entered.

"Sowwy! My bad!"

I gasped.

"Derpy?!"

She nodded, then stopped and looked up, as if to wonder whether she was or not, then continued nodding. She was the most adorable thing I had ever seen.

"It's OK, Derps. You didn't mean it."

She smiled, but then frowned. "How do you know my name?"

"Why, I used to hear all about you in the bar! People love you!"

She then gave the biggest smile ever.

"Okay! I made you muffins!"

"Awwww... thank you!" I exclaimed as she handed me a plate of the most delicious damn muffins you have ever seen.

"Well, I gotta go clean my room. See ya!"

"Do you live here?!"

"Yeah! Right next to your room! Bye!"

I was astonished. I get to live with Derpy, with a real great guy named Azekahh. I sat down, and managed to use my back hooves to pinch my front leg. Nope, not a dream. Just then, Aze walked through the door.

"Hia Core! Just got done watering the plants. By the way, I heard you talking while you were resting. You like Octavia and DJ-P0N-3?"

"Yes! Have you heard their music?!"

Then, a familiar female voice piped up behind Aze, somewhere just outside the door.

"You like my music, do you? Always nice to meet a fan." Just then, none other then Octavia walked through the door. She was a grey pony, darker than Derpy, and had beautiful purple eyes.

I. Went. Crazy. "OhmigoshomigoshomigoshomigoshOMIGOSHOMIGOSHOMIGOSH-" I looked at Aze for answers, with a hell of a smile on my face.

Aze laughed and said, "I have many connections."

I then trotted up to Octavia. She seemed pleased with my enthusiasm.

"Wow! It really is you. This... this is amazing."

Octavia then said to me, "Yes, Core dear. He told me about you, and I said that I would love to see you. However, Vinyl is on some errands. She won't be back for... awhile," she then added in a mutter, "she always gets into trouble."

"I am... so humbled to be in your presence."

"Big fan?"

"Yes! I have listened to every one of both your songs, plus, I listen to your radio show all the time!"

"Wow. I'm impressed. Would you like to go to town with me? I was thinking I could get to know you."

Oh, hey, has anyone seen where my depression went?

"Oh sweet Celestia. I dunno... I'm not really the social type..."

"Yes, Azekahh here told me about that too. Come on, it will be fun!"

"Well, why not?"

Then Azekahh added with a smile, "You love me, don't you Core?" Then laughed.

Octavia started walking out of the door. "What are we waiting for?"

"Coming!" I said. Then we left.