New Friends, new losses

Coming Back

“Huh?” Metaldy asked, he thought she must of been talking to someone behind her so he turned around to check.

“I’m sorry miss,... but who are you talking to?” Metaldy asked, confused about the entire situation as Fluttershy just stared at him.

“W-What do you mean, y-your Metaldy? Correct?" Fluttershy asked confused as to who she was looking at. By this point however, Metaldy decided to take out the newspaper he had brung with him. He turned to the ad section and showed her the ad for a worker.

"Here, this is the ad that I've come for, mentioning a place to stay for work, my name is Ampliandam, not Metaldy, I'm sorry." Metaldy felt bad for bringing her down, he figured whoever he was had been important to her. Fluttershy however was not convinced, she couldn't tell whether he was serious or kidding, she knew it was him, she just knew it, no way could someone that looked exactly like him come here and not be him. Fluttershy had decided to roll with it, in her mind she figured him  being around the house might bring back memories. ‘Whatever happened to him and that dragon, i'm just glad he’s safe.’

in Metaldy’s mind, however, he was wondering who Metaldy was. After Fluttershy had let him inside he looked around the room. He could smell the scent that the house had and wondered why it had seemed so familiar.

Metaldy Had taken off his saddle bag and put it next to the door and took one step forward before stopping himself. At this point he wondered what he had just done and stared at the saddlebag. He couldn’t come up with any reason why he would have put the saddle bag there, he was in someone elses house and he only put the bag next to the door when he was in his own room in the orphanage.

“Are you okay?” Fluttershy asked him. She looked back and saw him just staring at the saddlebag he had set next to the door. He snapped out of it fairly quickly.

“Huh? Yea, sorry,” he said as he picked up his bag, “I just put the bag down next to the door for some reason is all, i don’t normally do that.” he explained. Fluttershy at this point was fairly confused, he had always done it before, why did it bother him now?

She decided to wait and see what happens, she showed him to his original room for him to stay in. Metaldy looked at the room in awe. It wasn’t anything fancy but it just felt like a home and he just got there.

As Metaldy stood there eyeing his new room his mind slowly drifted off to Tagalong, however now he could only pray to Celestia for his safety and well being. He could still remember how he ran off like that, now he felt bad for not getting a job and apartment in Manehatten.

“Is everything okay?” a voice from behind Metaldy said, he turned around to look at Fluttershy, only now though had he realized how the sun had reflected off her eyes making them give off a sparkle.

“Uh- y-yeah i’m fine. Sorry i was just thinking about a friend back in Manehatten.” Metaldy responded with a slight brush reaching across his face. “So i will be staying here for now on then?” Metaldy asked trying to fight off his blush, however, try as he might, he couldn’t succumb to her smile.

“That’s correct,” Fluttershy said while smiling, “I’m sure you’ll find yourself comfortable here.” she said to him, looking in the room knowing that now he’s back and she’s no longer alone.

“So, when do i start work?” Metaldy asked putting his saddlebag down on the bed.

“I was actually going to the market to get some food for all the animals, i could use your help carrying the food.” Fluttershy said. Metaldy nodded and left with her.

As they were walking down the road away from the cottage, Fluttershy found herself keep looking at Metaldy, who, for some reason, thought he was ampliandam. She was willing to deal with it at first in hopes he can remember some stuff from before he left. Every time she would look at him he always saw a sort of tired look about him, so she got worried.

‘Just what happened to him?’ Fluttershy thought to herself. The walk was fairly quiet, neither of them said a word as they walked down the dirt path next to each other.

“Are you okay?” Fluttershy asked, “You seem a bit... tired.” By this time Metaldy had a confused, but interested, face on.

“Sorry, I’ve actually been told that a lot in Manehatten. No I’m fine, thank you for the concern though.” Metaldy said while smiling. Fluttershy however was not convinced.

‘My mind must be playing tricks on me, it has to be. This stallion is from Manehatten, not Ponyville, there’s no way he can be Metaldy.’ Fluttershy was now looking ahead as the town was coming into view.

To Metaldy, this was the first time he’s been to this town. So he was taking in all the sites as they went by, the bakery that looked like a gingerbread house, the town hall that seemed a bit old, and the library that seemed to be put smack dab in the middle of town.

“So tell me Ampliandam,” Fluttershy said to him quietly, which Metaldy not only didn’t mind but found himself being able to understand her as well, Fluttershy, however, wanted to just break the silence, “What do you think of the town so far?” She asked.

“It’s really nice here, not as busy as Manehatten that’s for sure.” He said while chuckling. Fluttershy just giggled at his comment.

“Have you always played the guitar?” She asked, remember seeing the guitar he layed down next to his bed.

“As far as i can remember.” He told her, Metaldy didn’t want to tell Fluttershy what had happened to him and how he had memory lost, his troubles with the bullies were bad enough, what would his ‘boss’ think, ‘she might have second thoughts about employments.’ Metaldy thought to himself.

“How interesting.” She said while smiling. ‘or maybe not, still though i’d rather not bring it up.’ Metaldy thought after she responded. The walk was pretty quiet and when they got the food the shopkeeper had given fluttershy and Metaldy a quick smirk that only Metaldy saw. ‘What was that about?’ Metaldy asked himself at what he saw, but was able to keep a straight face thanks to some poker practice between him and Vocaleero.

‘I wonder how Vocaleero is doing, last he told me he had some business that needed to be done and that he would eventually be moving, but he never told me where or when, i wonder if he’s even left yet. which makes me also wonder about Tags...’ Metaldy was in mid thoughts he didn’t hear the question that Fluttershy had asked him.

“You okay?” Fluttershy asked him. He hadn’t realized but he was staring forward. ‘What exactly happened to him?’ Fluttershy thought as they walked up to Sugarcube Corner.

“Oh, uh, sorry i was just daydreaming is all, what did you ask me again?” Metaldy asked, giving a sheepish smile.

“Oh, well, I was wondering if you were hungry.” She said.

Metaldy was about to respond when his stomach did it for him. His stomach growled loudly for Fluttershy to hear. She giggled as he turned a light shade of pink.

“It’s alright if you are, I was getting kind of hungry myself as well.” She told him.

“Oh well okay, thanks. Sorry.” Fluttershy still giggled at his response.

“It’s fine Ampliandam, you don’t have to apologize.” With that, the two walked into the store and met a mare at the counter.

“Hey Fluttershy! Oh! Who’s your new friend? He must not be around from here because last time I remember I knew everypony in Ponyville but I don’t remember him and I have a good memory I should know. Wait that means I have to throw you a welcome to Ponyville party! Do you like parties? I know I do I also like cupcakes do you like cupcakes?”

The talkative mare had finished her questions and waited patiently for his response.

“Uh, Well yes I do like cupcakes but I’m not sure about parties. I’ve never really

been to a party before.” Metaldy remembered the ‘party’ that he had. It just consisted of him and Vocaleero at his birthday, when they realized what regular parties were like they didn’t really throw anymore, they just hung out.

“Never had a party before?! Well that’s no good! We’ll have to throw you an extra super duper party then!” She yelled as if he was on the other side of the room. “By the way, My names Pinkie Pie.” She told me as she extended her hoof rather excitingly.

Metaldy took the hoof and shook it, “Name’s Ampliandam. Nice to meet you.” She may have been rather loud, but atleast she wasn’t a complete and total jerk. Metaldy thought to himself

While they were there Metaldy had eaten a cupcake, which was, by far, the best cupcake He’s ever had, and Fluttershy had a muffin. Once they left they waved goodbye to Pinkie Pie and trotted out the door.

They reached back to her cottage and Metaldy sat the food down next to the couch. They then distributed the food to all the little and big animals that was there. The only animal Metaldy had any trouble with was that pig outside, it’s got one mean temper.

(Perspective Metaldy)

It’s been a couple of days, strange how things just come naturally to you, I honestly thought that helping around would have been a bit harder than I thought, but all the animals were fairly nice to me. I’m not complaining though, I’m glad that they’re cooperative... again, unlike that pig.

“Ampliandam, would you mind feeding the pig?” Fluttershy asked me from the kitchen. “Sure.” I said, as I started to walk outside from my resting spot on the couch. This was going to be tough, I looked at the pig as it snorted at me, it had half a food bowl and I needed to fill it because it will make noise at night if it’s not filled. However, it thought I was trying to steal the rest of it’s food, so it tries to protect it. For a pig, this one is brave.

“Okay pig,” I said, “I’m not going to try and take your food, I’m just putting more in there, okay?” Another snort came from it’s snout. I slowly stepped towards the bag that was on the other side of the yard, keeping my distance away from the pig. I got to the bag and threw it on my back. I walked towards the pig’s bowl and opened the bag.

I wasn’t paying attention to the pig since I was trying to open the bag, until I heard footsteps, a sharp pain in my head, and everything went black.