Chapter Three

Chapter Three

Rarity and I finally arrived at Twilight's Castle, which was a whole lot better then it was in the show. It was kinda exciting to be there even if I was going to return home today, that's to say I was going to return home today. Who know's when? It could be a day, a week or two weeks is what I was going for. As long as I'm home safely that's all that matters.

"Hey um....Rarity I would like to just thank you for helping me out. I really appreciate it," Said with a sincere smile.

"It was no trouble at all Flare. I'm always happy to help a friend in need," She smiled in return.

"Well thanks anyways, never had a friend like you Rarity," I said, causing her to blush.

"Oh...Your welcome Flare. We should head inside to inform Twilight of your situation Flare," She said to me as she opened the door with her magic and we entered the castle.

"This is amazing!" I whispered, but Rarity just giggled.

"I know what you mean, It's breathtaking isn't it," She said to me with a grin and I just blushed, probably because of my excitement of actually being in Twilight's castle. I was the first human to have entered the castle, which was a big deal to me, cause I'm the first human.

"Well lets see if we can find Twilight or that Midnight fellow she's been studying with recently," She said which caught my attention.

"Midnight?" I asked.

"Yes he's Twilight's partner in researching alchemy or ways to make casting magic easier," She said to me.

"I didn't know alchemy was a real thing here?" I said with a questioning look.

"Well it doesn't, but Twilight and Midnight are trying to make it a reality. It's suppose to be some type of new base magic. Although I'm not all that familiar with it," She said to me. I can probably understand where she stands with her point. I heard about Alchemy before and honestly I don't think that sounds good.

"I know I may not know a lot about this stuff, but isn't Alchemy suppose to be Bad?" I asked.

"Well I do know that this involves a lot of science and magic. But I doubt it's dangerous," She said to me. If she was from my world she'd probably understand what I'm getting at.

But hey I'm not going to stand in the way of Twilight's work or whoever this Midnight guy is and their work. If they can find me a way home then I'll be damn patient about it.

I soon entered in what appeared to be the library of the castle where I saw a blue unicorn sorting through a stack of books. He had a short black mane with a blue streak and.....no cutie mark?

He couldn't be? Could He?

"Oh Midnight dear do you know where Twilight might be at the moment?" Rarity asked. He soon turned his head towards us with a smile.

"Oh hey Rarity. I didn't here you come in. Who's your friend?" He asked.

"This is Flare Blitz, I just met him this morning and he's in need of Twilight's help. Do you know where she is?" Rarity asked.

"Right now she's in her study, working on one of her experiments. Is there anything I could do?" He asked.

"You can keep my friend here some company while I go and talk to Twilight. Is that alright?" She asked politely.

"Sure. I have a few questions for him anyway?" He said with a grin. I don't know why, but I have a funny feeling something about this ain't right.

"Thank you darling. I'll be back in a jiffy~" She sang as she trotted to Twilight's study, leaving me alone with Midnight.

"Alright who are you? and What are you doing here?" He said in a less happier tone.

"What?" I asked.

"Look you don't have to hide it. I know you're a human and I can tell you this. It's better to just tell the truth then lying about it," He said to me, which surprised me. I haven't been here for even a day and already I've been discovered. But how I didn't give any signs or talked to anyone, but Rarity and that Spider, but I'm pretty sure it's just a figment of my imagination.

"Just for my curiosity sake. How do you know I'm human?" I asked.

"Well for one you said human perfectly when most ponies here have a hard time pronouncing it. Also a lack of cutie mark, it's completely unnatural for a full grown stallion to not have a cutie mark and I'm pretty sure you used the amnesia story on Rarity didn't you?" He asked. I was a bit surprised he got a few facts right. But it still doesn't prove that I'm a human, even though he's right.

"And is that all? Cause that's not really proof that I'm....."

"Also Twilight and I felt a strange magical surge last night which was small, but when I saw you I began getting that same magic surge from last night and Twilight figured that's the same magic source I arrived from three years ago," He stated as he glared at me.

I can't really argue with magic since I'm guessing magic is what brought me here. So yeah I haven't been here for a day and already I've been discovered.

"Alright you caught me, but it was an accident and I don't plan to stay here for too long," I explained.

"Alright then I don't think you're here to cause trouble so I'll trust you for now," He said to me.

"Guess that'll have to do for now, by the way? Are you a human?" I asked and he just gave me a grin.

"Yes I am in fact. As you can tell I don't have a cutie mark as well. I arrived here three years ago and believe me when I say this I did the same thing you did. Faking that I have amnesia and lying to everypony which didn't end well for me," He said to me and I was curious about what happened to him?

"So what did they do to you?" I asked.

"Well at they were surprised that I was a human from another dimension and they were angry that I lied to them. But in the end they forgave me and gave me a chance," Midnight said to me and I could understand where he was getting at. But then I realized something very crucial about he said.

"Wait? When did you arrive here exactly?" I asked as my left eye twitched a bit.

"Three years ago?"

"WHAT?!!!" I shouted. This guy has been here for three f****** years?

"Please tell me that there's a way home? I'm begging you?" I said to him, giving him a crazy look.

"We haven't really found a way to return to earth," He said giving me a nervous grin.

"What?" Was literally all I could ask.

"The thing is that it takes time to try and pinpoint a specific place and time period through space," He said to me.

"But there is a way for me to get home Right?" I asked.

"Theoretically yes...." Midnight replied, causing me to grin with joy.

"YES!" I shouted in the air.

"I said theoretically," He said.

"Well as long as I can get home then I'll be okay with waiting," I said still smiling.

It may be theoretical, but there's still that slight chance for me to get home.

"First I'll have to run this by Twilight, before we can get started. In the meantime just find something to read, while I finish re-stacking these books," Midnight said.

"That's fine with me, but I'll just take a seat and wait patiently. I just need sometime to think about all of this," I replied to him.

"It's perfectly fine," He said to me.

I soon took a seat on one of the chairs which were surprisingly comfy and I just continued to ponder about my situation. I might be able to get help, but I'll have to tell Rarity the truth which could end badly for me. Who knows maybe she'll forgive me.

I do hope Twilight can get me home, otherwise I don't know what I'll do.

"I wonder what Rarity and Twilight are talking about in there?" I whispered to myself. I really was curious.

When Rarity entered Twilight's study, she informed the lavender Alicorn about her situation with young Flare.

"So let me get this straight Rarity? You found a pony who was injured with no memories and you didn't think to bring him to the Ponyville Hospital?" Twilight asked.

"I know it sounds ridiculous when you put it that way. But when I told him you could help him. He seemed thrilled, so I brought him here. Is there anything you can do for him Twilight?" Rarity asked.

"Well I'll see what I can do, but first I'll have to see him," She said.

"Thank you darling, it means a lot that you're willing to help him," Rarity said with joy.

"He's waiting for you in the other room with Midnight and I'm sure those two are getting along just fine," She added as they both exited the study into the library.

"Midnight I don't think I can do this? Can't I just keep pretending to have amnesia until Twilight can send me home?" I asked desperately. I didn't want to end up on the end of Rarity's horn if she does get pissed.

"I think you'd be surprised on how forgiving Rarity is, besides it's better to just tell the truth then lie your way out of this situation. Believe me I know," Midnight said as he patted my back.

"Alright, alright I'll tell her....just be sure to have my back. My life still has meaning you know," I said to him and he just nodded in response. I don't know why I'm afraid of telling Rarity, is it because I'm afraid of losing her trust or something. I don't know?

I soon heard the door open and I saw Rarity and Twilight Sparkle enter the room. I soon began to panic a bit when I saw them.

"Princess Twilight it's an honor to meet you in person!" I said nervously as I bowed to her. I didn't know how to respond to royalty. Seeing that she's the only royal I've ever met in my life.

"There's no need for formalities Flare, honestly it's kinda embarrassing," Twilight said to me kindly.

"Sorry this is the first time meeting someone who's royalty," I said as some sweat dripped from my face.

"It's alright Flare, Rarity told me the whole story and I'm willing to help you get your memories back," Twilight said to me and I just scratched my head and Rarity soon began to pick up on my nervousness.

"Are you alright Flare?" Rarity asked and I just sighed in response.

"No Rarity the thing is....I haven't been....totally honest with you. I haven't lost my memories I just...." I couldn't really find the right words.

"What?" Both Rarity and Twilight said.

"You see, Flare here is just like me Twilight. He's a human from earth and he needs our help to get home," Midnight said for me.

I looked at Rarity who looked melancholy and it just killed me. The guilt of lying to her really did hurt.

"I didn't mean to lie to you. I was...."

"You were what?!" She shouted at me. "Tell me why did you lie to me? Don't you trust me?"

"I do!" I shouted back.

"Then tell me why did you lie to me?!"

"BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID!!!" I yelled with anger.

"I was afraid of what you might have done....if I told who I was or what I am. I didn't want to lie, but I'm in a completely different world with no friends or family to help. I just want to go home. I'm sorry Rarity..." I said to her as I closed my eyes in shame.

I was ready to leave right then and there, but I felt a pair of hooves rap around me into a hug. I was shocked to find Rarity hugging me, I was well speechless.

"Flare I understand." She said to me. "I guess....I would have done the same too."

"I'm sorry for lying Rarity I...." I said.

"It's alright Flare. But still you shouldn't lie to your friends," She said as she slightly slapped my head. It hurt but I guess I was kinda an idiot for thinking less from her.

"Okay I promise I won't lie anymore," I chuckled.

"See Flare I told you had nothing to worry about," Midnight said to me.

"Well it seems to me that you've learned a valuable lesson Flare," Twilight said with a smirk.

"I guess I did....hehehehe." I chuckled as I rubbed the back of my head. "But anyway do you think you can help me get home?" I asked.

"Well it's going to take some time for me and Midnight to do some research on how to locate your world," Twilight said to me.

"Also the means of getting you there," Midnight added.

"So you're going to have to wait a while before we can get you home," Twilight said to me and honestly I wouldn't have it any other way.

"Thank you guys for all your help, but what exactly am I supposed to do in the meantime? I'm still trying to figure out how to use my wings and I'm not all that familiar with the jobs here in Ponyville. Not to mention I don't really have a place to stay at the moment," I said to them.

"Well....you could stay at my boutique for the time Flare," Rarity said, surprisingly. It was a bit embarrassing to stay at her place, not to mention it would be completely unfair to her.

"Rarity I couldn't possible stay at your place. You've done more than enough for me," I said to her as I felt my face getting hotter from the embarrassment of the situation.

"I could offer a place here at the castle. There's plenty of room here and honestly it's kinda empty and Spike won't be back until tomorrow night and Midnight is the only company I have at the moment," Twilight said to me.

"That sounds good." I said, but I then noticed Rarity who was a bit disappointed. "But still I don't really have a job...."

"Well then you could work at the boutique!" Rarity said quickly, but began to blush at her sudden outburst. "That is if you want too?"

"Sure Rarity.....besides I do need to repay you for all the help you've done for me," I said. And she actually smiled.

"Well then I expect you to show up at my shop tomorrow around 9:30 in the morning. Sound good," She said to me and I nodded in response. Well it seemed like I had a plan, but I felt like I was forgetting something

GROWL!!

Oh now I remember.

"What in Equestira was that?" Twilight asked.

"Hehehe.....I hate to ask, but can we get something to eat? I'm starving," I said with a sheepish grin.

"Yeah all this talking is starting to make me a bit hungry too," Midnight said.

"Okay then let's head out for lunch. There's this nice restaurant here in Ponyville. We can get something to eat there," Twilight said.

"Sounds good to me!" I said with a grin.

Finally I'm going to get something to eat. I don't even remember the last thing I ate.

"Well I am a bit peckish. Why not?" Rarity said cheerfully. True not how I intended my meeting with Twilight to go, but I felt like things were going my way.

Not what I was expecting to happen, but I have a plan now. All I have to do is wait patiently and I'll be home, before I know it.