Chapter 2: A Weird Friend

I am not sure if I like this world. So far it seems drab, and it also makes me feel terrible. I once heard a dog bark, but before I could see where it was I heard something snap it's neck. I was scared the whole night. I was getting something to eat when I heard clanging in the bed room. I got out a trusty frying pan and slowly leaned on the door.

"Ugh, this guy better be worth it, I think I just stepped in drool, ew," said a feminine voice. I swung open the door and tried to bash the pan on my intruders head. An orange filly side stepped just enough for me to miss. I dropped the pan, and lunged at my orange intruder. She yelped and dove for cover, but I got her. "PLEASE DON'T HURT ME!!!" She cried. I tilted my head.

"What? Hurt you? Why would I hurt you?" I asked. I set her on my bed and got a good look at her. She had night vision goggles, a suit that would be in mission impossible along with her gear, and she had purple hair.

"Well, I broke into your house and killed your dog, which in my defense looked like it had rabies," said the spy-like intruder.

"I don't have a dog, so you saved my life, thanks miss," I trailed off, leaning forward.

"Scootaloo at your service!" Said Scootaloo, saluting. I saluted back chuckling.

"Now, what were you doing in my house?" I asked. She went wide eyed, apparently not expecting me to ask that question.

"Stalking," she said, as her ears drooped. I sighed.

"Why?" I asked.

"It's top secret!" She said defensively.

"Alright, now get out," I said. I didn't say it nicely, but I wasn't hostile either.

"But I need to know more about you!" Scootaloo says.

"Why?" I asked crossing my arms.

"It's top secret," she said deadpanned.

"You will tell me," I said.

"No," she said. I had an idea and decided to test how stupid she is.

"Yes."

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

"You will tell me now!"

"No I won't!"

"Yes you will!"

"No I won't!"

"No you don't!"

"Yes I will dang it!"

"Then tell me right now!"

"I certainly will!!!" She yelled as I was smiling widely. She looked at me quizzically. She realized what she did and groaned out of frustration. "Note to self, target is able to outsmart me," she said as I tried my best to stifle a laugh.

"Okay, tell me then," I said pushing it. She gave me a low growl and I burst out laughing. "I'm just joking Scootaloo," I said. She sighed.

"Yeah yeah whatever," she said. I chuckled, seeing that she is not too smart.

"Alright, if it means that much, my name is Sam," I said, smiling. She looks around.

"I um, can't help but notice your place is..." She trailed off.

"Dreadful? Yeah it is," I said rubbing the back of my head. She looked at a my hands.

"What are those?" She asked pointing at them.

"These are my hands, and the little things are fingers," I said. She nodded. Soon, we had a nice small snack. By small snack, I mean strawberry pop tarts that were kind of fresh in a cabinet. She sat in front of me. "So, where do you live?" I asked. She froze.

"Um, nowhere really," she said rubbing the back of her neck.

"Why?" I asked.

"My parents were usually too busy," she said. I frowned. I reached over and hugged her.

"I'm sorry," I said out of pure sympathy. She was kind of shocked at first, but she soon hugged back.

"Do you have a family?" She asked as soon as I break the hug.

"Well, yes but my family was taken away," I said frowning. She looked down at her pop tart.

"I'm sorry," she said. I shrugged sadly.

"It's okay, it was years ago when that happened," I said. I looked up thinking of a question. "Do you have a home?" I asked.

"Does an alley count?" She asked. I shook my head. "Then no, not really," she said. I sighed and hugged her even more. "Why do you keep hugging me?" She asked.

"Well, where I was from, hugs make people, and ponies, feel better," I said. She smiled. "Say, I have a couple of extra rooms, do you want to live here?" I asked looking at her. She smiled.

"That sounds great, but I have to ask my boss first," she said. She realized what she said and covered her mouth. "I didn't mean to say that," she said. I nodded chuckling.

"That's okay, I can keep secrets, and you don't want me to ask about it do you?" I ask. She shakes her head. "That's another thing I'm curious about," I say. She shruggs smiling. Soon she had to go and I waved bye. I return to my comfy bed and started sleeping. I woke up the next morning. I yawned and started trying to clean my house. There was dust everywhere. I found a web in the bathroom, cockroaches in the kitchen, and vomit in the living room. The only thing I kept was a raccoon in the attic. It didn't have rabies, but I keep a pistol beside my bed just in case.

The raccoon was nice though. I soon needed to get some furniture for the living room, since it's missing a couch. I needed a job as well. I went out to have a little walk and get exercise. I soon found a board that showed wanted ads for jobs. I found an ad for a mechanic for the weather factory. I shrugged, thinking why not. O grabbed it and went on my way. When I got to the weather factory, I think I felt myself shrink. It was huge. The from doors for it was a dark wood. I knocked on it. A pegasus with shades opens the door. I waved.

"What do you want?" He asked.

"I'm here for a job," I said. The pegasus raised an eyebrow.

"Why?" He asked.

"So that I can gain some money," I said. He looks me up and down, but lets me in. I was led to a room with metal doors.

"Wait in here," he said. I stepped in and waited for a few minutes. Rainbow enters the room, looking at a clipboard.

"Name?" She asks, not looking up.

"Sam," I said simply. She looks up wide eyed.

"Sam? Why are you here?" She asks. I shrugged, sheepishly smiling.

"I needed some money for my house," I said. She nods, but had a concerned look.

"Alright, so what is your profession?" She asks looking back down at her clipboard.

"Engineering," I said. She smiles.

"Great, now just follow me," she said. I nod and followed her towards a blue room, which has a couple broken machines. There was a red spot on one wall. I tilted my head at it.

"Why is there a red spot on the wall?" I asked. She looks up, as if she saw a ghost.

"That's from one pony that had failed the um, test," she said rubbing the back of her neck. "He had some food with him, including some ketchup," she added. I nodded understanding. "Now, just fix these machines and we'll see if you qualify," she said. She left and I went to work on it. After a long twenty minutes, Rainbow walks in and sees my success. "Great job, I think we have a place for you," she said. I smiled, happy for getting a job. She leads me to a room not too far from the Rainbow Room. The room I was in was a lot like the room in the last world I was in before this one.

"Thanks for letting me have a job," I said smiling. She nods before she left for her office. I was wondering if this room was any different aside from the map than the other one. I rummaged through the desk and saw a picture. It was the Main Six, except they were, sort of sadder or sadistic looking. Applejack had a frown, Fluttershy had a butcher knife, Twilight had a hat fit for a general, Rarity's hair was messed up, Pinkie had a straight mane and a scalpel in her mouth,and Rainbow had a lab coat on while having shrunken pupils while smiling. It creeps me out, but I felt like I'll need it so I put it in my pocket. A light knock was heard and I opened it to see Rainbow with a small test tube and a needle. I had a worried face about the tools.

"I'm not going to do anything bad, I just need a blood sample," she said. I didn't ask, thinking it may be so that she'll know if I am sick or not. Once she had enough blood, she thanks me and left my office. I sighed out of boredom after a while. Soon though, a beep was heard for the Rainbow Room. I left quickly and walked to the rainbow machine, which scared me a little. I looked around for any problems when I notice something stuck in a gear. I got a closer look to see a watch, it was crushed and almost demolished. I took it out and saved myself before it crushed my fingers. I threw it away soon, seeing that it doesn't seem like any use. On the way back, I accidentally bumped into sir shades-a-lot. He looked at me and gruffed.

"Sorry," I said. He huffed and went on his way. I followed him though, curious.

"Why are you following me?" He asks, not looking my way.

"I'm curious," I said simply. I got a better look at him, seeing that he wore a turtle neck shirt, had a red coat, brown mane, and a shield for a cutie mark. I'm guessing he's something like a guard.

"Well, my name is Shieldidge," he said, still not looking my way. I soon realized he was getting angrier the minutes I walk beside him.

"Well, um, got to go," I said. I soon got back to my office, in time to see that time was merciful on me and flew by fast. I got up my stuff and walked towards the exit. Unlike the other world, this world's weather factory has a bridge that goes to the ground. I was walking along when I realized I was starving. I walked to Sugarcube Corner and I was greeted by Pinkamena, who seemed to be in a better mood today. She was putting up a batch of cupcakes, which were a light green along with white. A mini lyre was place upon every cupcake. Max walk to the counter and greets me warmly.

"Hey Sam, how're you doing?" He asks.

"I'm good, I got a job!" I said smiling.

"Really? Where?" He asks.

"The weather factory," I said. Pinkamena grins widely, creeping me out. She writes something down and Jacob walks in.

"Evening Sam, how's your day been?" He asks.

"It's been okay, I got a job at the factory," I said smiling. He nods. He gives me a few bits to get something to eat, knowing I forgot I don't have any money. I get an original, old fashion doughnut. It was glorious in my mouth. I soon waved bye and went home. When I opened my front door, I was greeted by an orange filly, jumping at me, embracing me in a hug. I smiled in the hug, happy to have Scootaloo greet me.

"Hey Sam! So I asked for permission to live here and I got a yes!" She said excitedly. I whooped. We soon had a chat, telling each other about how our day was. Scootaloo soon got sleepy, since it's about 10:00 at night. I let her have one half of the bed while I had the other. It took us a while, but we had good sleeping positions. I soon fell asleep, having a wonderful dream.

Author's Note

Please give credit to the owner of Stalkerloo please!

You may also noticed, I changed the main character's name, the reason why is because the original name Ben, was something a friend of mine kept bugging me about. He did not want this name used on my story, so I changed it to Sam. If you look at SBH I did the same thing. It took me a couple of days to do it so, please don't bug me about it.