Twilight kept staring at the clock. She had just finished the test on Physics and was impatiently waiting for the bell to ring.

"Come on, hurry up!" She murmured.

"Whoa. Take it easy. I know you want to go on your 'date' with Arctic, but this is ridiculous." Sunset chuckled as she placed her hand on Twilight's shoulder.

"Besides darling, this is just a History project. There's no reason to be tense." Rarity said.

"I'm NOT tense," Twilight said a bit forcefully. She then sighed a little. "But still, this would be a perfect way for me to get to know him better."

"And you think he'll open up to you?" Sunset asked.

"I hope so," Twilight said as she slumped in her seat. "I know that Arctic is a good guy. There's probably a good reason that he acts so cold and keeps his distance from others."

"Maybe, maybe not." Said Sunset. "We'll see tomorrow."

The bell finally rang and Twilight was the first one to leave the room to catch up on Arctic, who was leaning against the horse statue.

"There you are," Arctic said.

"You ready?" Twilight asked.

"Yeah, let's get this over with," Arctic said with a bit of dislike in his voice.

"Then, let's go," Twilight said as she walks by him. Arctic sighed before grabbing Twilight's backpack.

"Hold on there! Few things… first, you're going the wrong way. We're going the 'Ever free' store first. Secondly, I still have some chores to do." He explained to Twilight.

"Oh, Okay," Twilight said a little embarrassed as the two of them began to walk.

After a while, they reached a grocery store, where Arctic bought bread, can food, vegetables, a lot of fruits and two large bottles of water.

"Why are you buying so much of these?" Twilight wondered.

"You'll see, have a little patience," Arctic said in a cold voice, effectively making Twilight silent. After Arctic paid for the groceries, they continued their walk until they reached a small alley, where Twilight got a little scared and grabs Arctic's arm.

"Scared he?" Asked Arctic. Twilight nodded. He only nodded back once and stood in front of the alley.

Arctic chuckled. "I understand, but there's no reason to be scared. I'm here." Arctic said while holding Twilight's right shoulder to re-assure her. Twilight managed to smile a little. Finally, she knows that deep inside Arctic's heart he really does care about her.

"This reminds you of what happened two days ago huh?" He asked.

Twilight nods. "Even if I don't remember much of it, it still scares me of what would've happened if I was injured or... worse." She said.

"Well, it's a good thing I was there before you got hurt." He said.

"Still, I'm really grateful that you saved me." She said.

"Don't mention it." He responds.

Suddenly, Arctic called out to the alleyway to make his presence known. Then, out of the alleyway, three badly dressed people, two women, and a man appeared.

"Arctic." Said the one with a blue cloak with stars in it and a long silvery beard. "Who's this one, your girlfriend?" He asked. Twilight blushed at his remark.

"No, she just tagged along. I bought food for you guys." He said, giving his groceries to the old man.

"Thank you, dearie. But, you didn't have to do this every week." Said the woman wearing a brown cloak.

"But Clover, how can I repay you for what you did? You three did so much for me than anyone else ever did for me." Arctic said.

The third woman chuckled. "Thank you once again for the meal. Now, get going. I believe you and your..." She smirked. "...Girlfriend has some business to deal." Twilight once again blushed.

"She's not my girlfriend, Zecora. Anyway, you're right. Come on Twilight, let's go." Arctic said as he and Twilight walked away.

"So, what was that all about? Who were those people?" Asked Twilight.

"Oh, them? Star Swirl and the gang helped me reach my education when I first got here. I really owe a lot to those guys."

Twilight was a little shocked by this. She now confirmed that Arctic really is a nice guy, and he had a difficult time. As they continued walking, a small raindrop hits Twilight's face.

"It's gonna rain." She said.

"Well then," Arctic said as he pulled out an umbrella from his bag. "Here. Take this." He said as he hands the umbrella to Twilight.

"But, what about you?" She asked.

"I'm used to it. Besides, I need a shower to take the heat off from me and I don't get easily sick because cold doesn't really bother me." He explained.

Twilight was about to protest when the rain poured down. She quickly opens the umbrella.

"Heh, not much of a rain person, are you?" He asked.

"Yeah. It always ruins my hair." She said.

"That's cool." He said. Twilight followed Arctic to his home.

Twilight tried to engage with Arctic through small talks, but it would always end quickly. Arctic then stops in front of a mansion.

"Well, here we are." He said. Twilight looks at the building and noticed the sheer size of it. Then she noticed a sign in front of the gate.

"Shadowielder's Home for the Gifted Youngsters."

This made Twilight's eyes widened. "B-but this is an orphanage!" Said Twilight. She looks back at Arctic, but he wasn't beside her anymore. Instead, he was on the side of the gate, talking in an intercom.

"I'm back." He said to the intercom.

"Hey, Arctic. How's school?" The one on the intercom asked.

"Let us in before I tell you. I'm soaking wet here." Arctic said.

"Alright ...Wait, 'us'? You brought someone with you Arctic?" The voice sounded a little excited.

"Yes, I brought someone with me now open the dam gate, Mallory!" Arctic was getting impatient.

"Fine Mr. Grumpy! Just introduce me to your visitor later." Then gate the opened. Arctic then walked towards Twilight.

"Now, shall we?" Arctic asked. Twilight could only give a nod.

"Well, then. Let's go. Ladies first" He said as Twilight started to walk towards the orphanage-mansion with Arctic behind her. 'He does have manners. Arctic can really be a gentleman when he wants to.' Twilight thought.

As she looked at the orphanage, she was surprised that it was so huge! I had 5 Floors!

"Are there so many children in Canterlot with no parents?" She wonders.

Author's Note

So Arctic Ice is an oprhan?! Who would have tought it?