Chapter 11 – The First Day

“Sigh I don’t know what to do Ditzy, but somehow no matter what I do. I just find a way to just piss people off.” I talked with Ditzy about what I got myself into. Reason why is that well it was sort of unavoidable considering the last time we talked, I ‘promised’ we meet up soon. She was worried about me for the past three days but she was also worried about Dash too once I told her the events that happened to us.

“Wow so that’s why she never came to work.”

“So you’re going to complain that I started fighting again right?” I said to her waiting for a lecture.

"Sigh I’m getting way too used to this shtick." I thought to myself. I was still waiting for any response or comment from Jack or Axel but nothing came in my mind.

“I should but I’m more worried about you.” she answered. This really confused me when she said that.

“You’re not the least bit mad I fought one of your best flyers?” I asked her.

“No just a bit disappointed that you not only hurt Dash but also yourself. Not to mention you broke your promise about fighting other ponies.” She answered. How can she say that to the guy that nearly beat up one of her friends? I learned a lot from her that since this place is a small town, everyone knows each other and are good friends to each other.

She also told me some of the heroic deeds that Twilight and the other five ponies saved Equestria not once but twice; one being Celestia’s sister who wanted to put the planet in eternal darkness and one that wanted to cause chaos to this planet. Needless to say I’m impress by their actions and also afraid. If they can take on a being that was the embodiment of chaos, then what would happen to me if I go too far?

“Fine you got a point. But seriously if I hadn’t fought back, I could have been in worse shape if I let Dash beat me up.” Ditzy looked as if she wanted to say more but then couldn’t find the right thing to say.

“Fine you might be right about that.” She said. I was about to leave the place because it was sort of getting dark out and I wanted to sleep.

“But before you go can you promise me something?” She finished her sentence.

“Umm sure what is it?” I asked her.

“Can you please stop fighting? I know it might be hard for you to control your temper, but not every situation can resolve with fighting.”

“Not this again.” When will she get that I’m a lost cause. She expects me to stop after getting in a fight twice in one month. That’s less then what I get back on Earth. But when is she ever going to know.

“Fine I’ll stop fighting but only for a good reason.” I told her. Not like it wasn’t going to matter anyways.

“Pinkie promise?”

“Kind of hard to make one since you have no fingers.” She laughed about what I said and told me how a Pinkie promise works. Needless to say I didn’t want to do the whole process but if it can make her happy I guess its fine by me.

“There can I go now? I really don’t want to catch a cold.” I lifted the groceries that Twilight wanted me to get. Ditzy and I both leave the coffee shop and go our separate ways. On the way back I heard a voice.

"Well done buttercup. I didn’t expect us to walk out of that fight alive."

“Jack.” I said coldly to the disembody voice.

"So how’s it been after the whole coma thing am I right?" Jack questioned without a care in the world.

“Go to hell.”

"Jeez what I do to make you so piss…"

“You’re my problem. If you hadn’t been a complete asshole, none of this would have happened.” I pointed to the sky.

"Whoa don’t blame me you’re the one that makes the shots. And haven’t I been a good voice of reason? I mean if I didn’t tell you about the attacks, then you would have ended up as a vegetable." He was right if I didn’t listen to the warnings, I could’ve been in a more painful situation.

"So listen up because this is going to be important ok? Ok."

“I don’t know how long, but Axel wants us to lay low for a while so he and I can fix your body.”

“What?” I was confused as to how this was going after all the crap I went through.

"Apparently after the fight, Axel and I had our work cut out trying to keep this body working. Seriously that bitch can really rip the insides."

Jack kept going on about how during my coma, they both have been the ones responsible for having to replace my ribs and tooth. Once they were done with the missing bones, they went on fixing the insides of my body. They said if it weren’t for the doctors, they would’ve had a much harder time fixing me up if the doctors hadn’t overdose on the meds. That’s why my body had bruises, because those parts were sort of dead skin and veins not from the fight.

“So yeah you won’t be hearing from us later so do us a favor and don’t get into fights ok? Ok bye.” Before I can reply, I was already in front of Twilights door. I can’t exactly explain to Twilight why I was talking to myself without sounding like a crazy person. So I just decide to keep this a secret and went inside.

“I’m back!” I yelled to no one in the room. I heard hootsteps coming from the door to the basement. The door was opened and on the other side was Twilight.

“Hey welcome back.”

“So I’m just going to come out and say it; what’d you want to know the reason why Dash and I were fighting?” I really don’t want to wait this any longer considering she’s going to want an explanation.

“Yes. Why were you two fighting?” Twilight was lecturing me on how my behavior has been a problem. First it was Applejack then it was Rainbow Dash.

“I’m really worried that you might have an anger problem.”

“You wouldn’t be the first.” I commented. It was a about time I told her what I was back on Earth.

“Back where I’m from, I’m just a low life who just so happens to attract trouble without blinking an eye. I’ve been arrested more times I can count, got into fights with so many to choose from my childhood to teen years, and lastly I have been in therapy with no progress changing.” I told her.

Twilight was speechless after what I said. I’m guessing she didn’t know that she was housing a repeat offender or the fact she thinks I’m crazy because I mention the word therapy. Not all people are crazy just because they need therapist.

“I…I…I didn’t know all that happened to you.” Twilight hung her head low thinking that sympathy was going to make me change.

“Look the times I’ve been arrested weren’t serious just a few pickpocketing, trespassing and lastly a few times for disorderly conduct.” I say without feeling any remorse or care about them.

“Not my fault that cop was harassing me."

“But David if that were true wouldn’t that mean the time you came here wouldn’t you have been incarcerated?”

“That’s where my family comes to help. My uncle is the chief of police so basically he can wipe away all the crimes I’ve committed without a second thought.” I told her.

“I’m betting he didn’t want to see his sister to see her own son get arrested.” I thought to myself. For a few seconds Twilight didn’t respond back so I told her why I act like this way.

“My family maybe high class but me I’m a different story.” I benignly say. I mean that’s sort of the reason why I became like this, I was so god damn spoiled I had enough of the cushy life style and wanted to just feel alive. And that’s exactly what I told Twilight. And she really didn’t like my answer but later though it was better to move on with the million-dollar question.

“That would sort of explain the therapy you told me about. It wasn’t too serious was it?” she asked.

“No it wasn’t that bad. It was for a different reason.” I vaguely tell her. Before Twilight can ask another, I stopped her.

“Before you ask I really don’t want to discuss about it. Not because it has no effect on me anymore it’s just I don’t want to discuss it that’s all. What’s in the past is gone and there’s nothing to change it.” There’s only one way she can find that out and there’s no way she’ll ever know even if I die.

“(Sigh) I guess that’s all I’m ever going to get from you?”

“Yep.”

“Fine.” Twilight said with disappointment in her tone.

I go downstairs and find that the lab looks like it was before the explosion. Papers finely neat , boxes with vials and bottles to replace the ones that were destroyed and lastly a bed that was at the far end of the wall away from this super computer in the middle of the room.

“Damn this bitch is still intact. I think Twilight knew something like this might happen. Might have used a protection spell?” Regardless this might come useful. I take off all my clothes except my boxers and finally sleep.

The next day…

“Rise and shine!”

“Ahhhhhhhh!” I shoot up and fell down on the other side of the bed started by whatever woke me up. When I got up with wide eyes wanting to know who woke me up. It was Twilight that I was in the lab/room.

“Twilight what the actual hell was that for and what time is it?” I questioned her.

“David you already forget that today is the day you attend school.” Twilight said.

“……Wat?” I asked. Oh God no.

“No. No that can’t be right. I don’t have school.”

“Actually you do. Remember Pinkies party?”

“…F@$k.” Was all I can say knowing damn well that Celestia told me about it. Whelp it couldn’t be helped every time I want to have a good time, God like’s to have a laugh.

“Fine but give me time to bathe. I smell like crap.” I get off from bed grab my clothes and walked to the bathroom to shower. Luckily when I went up, I found out the bath works as a shower too so that’s a bonus. When I was done, I go down and make myself some breakfast.

“What are you doing? You’re going to be late.” Twilight worried.

“Hasn’t been the first time I was late for anything.” I told her. I waited for the toast to be golden brown. When the toast was done, it and along with me were floating in purple aura. I look behind me and see that Twilight was looking like the world was about to end. Twilight then sprinted to the door along with me and the toast to the outside world.

“Where’s the rush Twilight I’ll just make up an excuse on why I’m late.” Twilight had no response to my comment. All she wanted was for me to make it to whatever she was taking me. Eventually we made it to the school that I was going to attend to and it reminded me of one of those old Sunday school houses. When Twilight finally put me down, I finish the last bite of my toast before she gave me a lecture about first impression.

“Jesus she sounds just like my mom when I headed off to school.” I thought.

“And more importantly, try to study about us. The more you know about Equestria the better.” I nodded my head so that she knows I heard her loud and clear even thought I wasn’t even paying attention. I went inside and was a bit annoyed that I just found out that this place reminded of elementary school. Everywhere I see there were these little ponies of different shape, color and sizes. Needless to say it would have been a terrible morning if it weren’t for the fact these kids weren’t straight up adorable.

“Oh you made it.” I look to my right and saw this dark magenta colored pony.

“Umm hi?” I awkwardly said not knowing how to responded to what I assume is going to be my teacher.

“Go ahead. Have a seat class and class will be starting shortly.” I look around the place and I sort of hit a problem; the desks were way too tiny for my body to handle. Most of the seats were taken but even still they would collapse because of my weight and height. I just simply went all the way to the back, lean against the wall and wait for her to figure it out herself.

When the whole class finally settled and were seated, she then began to notice that I have not been seated now realizing the problem. She then prepares for my introduction something I should have discuss with her but was too lazy.

“Alright class we have a new student in class today please welcome David Grant.” I walk up to the front really not caring whether or not this was embarrassing. I took in a deep breath and said whatever’s on my mind.

“I’m David and I’m human. That’s all you need to know.” I was about to walk back but somepony with glasses asked me a question.

“So are you an alien?” said the filly with a noticeable lisp.

“Yeh.” I answered.

“That’s so cool.” The entire class was asking question from left to right and front and back of the class. I couldn’t answer all of them because they were wondering what sort of alien tech I brought with me.

“Alright class we can discuss about David later. As of now we need to focus on the subject that matters.” She then moves the chalkboard wall to the side and we see there was a mathematical problem. What was so interesting was the fact that most of the equations were advance far from elementary some of them were even close to trigonometry.

I was about to complain to the teacher about the whole idea of teaching these kids about this stuff but I stopped myself on doing so. I thought that this might be an opportunity to observe how intelligent they are.

“Ok class would anypony like to answer the equation that’s displayed on the board?” Cheerlie asked. I look around the class and it turns out no one wanted to go up front. I thought I might go up and answer but I’m too lazy and unmotivated to do anything.

“Would you like to answer Grant?” Ms. Cheerlie called me.

“Damn it.”

“No thanks. I already know the answer.”

“Then why not come up?”

“Math can solve its own problems.” I answered nonchalantly. It got most of the kids laughing but Cheerlie was not amused by my snide remark.

“He’s lying. He doesn’t know the answer.” Said a filly with a tiara.

“Oh and what makes you think I’m lying?” I asked her.

“Because you’re afraid that you’ll get it wrong and that you can’t answer a simple question.” She replied back.
I sigh knowing that if I let her think I’m stupid, then this will suck for me but if I answer it right now, then it’s back to being an outcast.

“Meh don’t care plus I really want her to feel stupid.” I walk to the front of the class, grab a piece of chalk and gotten started on writing the answer. Needless to say when I gave Ms. Cheerlie the chalk, she looks at me in bewilderment not to mention to all the other kids. I walk back to my wall and stand back.

“What I did those kids a favor for answering the entire board.” I look at the board once more thinking what I did wrong.

“Maybe I should have written on how I answered it. Man I hate teachers that want me to explain the entirety of my answers." And that’s exactly what I did.

Few hours later…

“Ok class time for a recess.” Cheerlie announced.

Everyone goes outside while I walk behind the crowd. Once I was outside I go find a place where no one can find me. I found a tree that was perfect for me to sleep on so I climb it. It was short lived by someone talking to me.

“Hey David we want to talk to you.” said raspy voice.

“Yeah come down.” With a southern accent.

“Please.” Said a girl’s voice.

I look down and notice the three ponies I met when I was held… I mean was working in Applejack’s farm.

“Hey it’s been a while.” I shook all three of their hoofs.

“So why are you here David? Aren’t you a bit old to attend here?” Asked Sweetie belle.

“To be completely honest, I'm tempted to ditch this place and go back to sleeping in Twilights place.” I answered.

“However Twilight, her being a Spazatoid; she won't have none of that.”

“Well I hope you enjoy this place David. I think you’ll like it here in Equestra.” Said Applebloom.

“Well la de freaken da.” I was about to sleep when I saw the pony with the tiara coming to my direction along with a pony with a white mane and silver coat.

“(Sigh) I saw this coming a mile away."

“Well well well if it isn’t the talking chimp.” Said the tiara pony.

All three of the ponies groaned. I know those types of groans; it’s the groans of someone who’s had it up to here with her. Whelp, can’t let this sit by. Might as well ask who she is.

“And who do I owe the pleasure of meeting?” I asked. Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo told me her name was Diamond Tiara and that silver pony’s name is Silver Spoon. Both come from a rich family which I already started to hate them already. Knowing rich kids, they’re the school bullies and spoiled brats.

“Look I really don’t want any trouble so if you want, I can just leave because right now I can’t deal with this.” I get up then decided to walk past them.

While I was walking away I heard some insults from her that didn’t even faze me. That is until I heard Applebloom telling her to leave me alone.

“And why shouldn’t? He’s not even talking back so why stop.”

“Because I don’t give a damn about you. I don’t like you, nobody here likes you and these three don’t like you.” I told Diamond. I turn around to face the three ponies.

“Because whatever you call me I’ve been called worse.” I then look at Scootaloo.

“Hey Scootaloo.” She looks at me.

“Give Diamond a taste of what I thought you.” I then walk away waiting for the shit storm that was about to commence.

“Hey diamond your…” before I can hear Scootaloo say anything, the recess bell rang and I couldn’t hear what she said but I got a few good ideas on what she was calling Diamond. While I was walking, I see Diamond running to the school house at full sprint for a few short seconds I saw a bit of tear in her face.

“Yep I’m going to enjoy this place.”

Few hours later…

I then go back to Twilights house after a brief trip from the coffee shop once school was over. I think I was lucky to get out of that place fast because I think Cheerlie was calling Scootaloo and Diamond to talk.

“Oh man if Twilight found out…" I lost my concentration when Twilight came out of nowhere.

“So how was your first day of school here in Equestria?” I flinched for a second but recovered later.

“Oh um… it was…interesting.” I really couldn’t find the right words due to how this is by far; the weirdest scenario I’ve been in and I had weirder things happened back home.

“Other than the fact I went to school shirtless, I think I can safely say that today wasn’t a bad day.” The look on Twilight showed that she was curious so I opened my hoodie to show her. I think she got the message.

“Oh I should ask Rarity if she can help make more clothes for you in the near future.” Twilight said. I told Twilight what my measurement was and by tomorrow we’ll head over to the boutique because right now I was tired.

“Wait shouldn’t you…” Before she could say anything I answered what I assumed was her question.

“I already did my homework before I came here.” I then reach for my back pockets and unfolded the four pieces of paper. I then waved the pieces for her to grab and she levitated them to her so she can see.

Needless to say she was impressed on how I was able to answer the mathematical equations but was concerned on my Equestrian language considering I drew nothing.

“You know, you can always ask me to help you with these sorts of questions.”

“Hmmm naaw. I rather fail the old fashion way until I get it right.” Besides its sort of late because I was killing time on purpose so I don’t have to do it and that I have a good excuse. No sooner did I felt lighter then usual that I realized that Twilight lifted me up and set me down a table with books already on the table.

“I don’t care how long this’ll take, I’ll help you understand how we write and read.” Twilight said with a look of both determination and slight anger.

“Please God can you hear me? It’s me David, end me now.” Well I guess this won’t be so bad I mean by the long run, I won’t have to ask ponies what the hell the street sign says.

“Fine let’s just get this over with.” I said a bit annoyed that my plan backfired. But then I thought of the one thing that made me slightly feel better.

“Just one more week till my birthday comes and…” Before I can finish the thought, I felt a chill run down my back. Twilight notice me flinched for just a second.

“Hey David are you ok?” she asked concernedly.

“Oh it’s nothing. Just a bit cold that’s all.” I lied. Usually when I feel a chill, it means that something bad is going to happen within a week or less.

“I don’t get it. My parents aren’t here to embarrass me, the people I hate aren’t here, and lastly I’m finally on my own. What’s causing me to be afraid?” I then remember the only remaining factor; the only one that can both instigate both anger and fear.

“Pinkie.”

Meanwhile in Sugercube corner…

Pinkie Pie is in her bed sleeping next to her pet gator, Gummy. Both were dreaming about what the next day will bring to them unaware that Pinkies mane was being eaten or was tried to be eaten by the toothless gator.

That is until Pinkie suddenly awoke from her sleep wide awake with a smile on her face. She never realized that the toothless gator was flanged to its own small bed safe but was awake from the sudden awake up.

“It’s someponies birthday this weeeeek.” She said in a singsong tone. Then fell back asleep dreaming about whose birthday was coming the following week.

End of Chapter 11

Author's Note

Hello everybody that continued to read this story so far. For a while, now I haven't updated for a like two months I think. To be honest, I had college finals from those two month and was swamped with work until finally surviving a yeah of college. Whoop Whoop! \ ^O^ /

So maybe this summer I might pop out a few chapters. Who knows. Until next time; Ghost, Out.