What You Wish For 2: The Book of Unicorn

WHAT YOU WISH FOR 2:

The Book of Unicorn

An Early release because there was no real point in waiting at all.
Also check out the new and improved Alex

Chapter 1

Alex pulled into the parking lot with Twilight and Lyra inside with him. Alex could easily tell they were both very uncomfortable with doing this; Alex tried his best to comfort them by saying, “Don’t worry girls. Cellege won’t be that bad, you will get in. I hacked into the school system and made up some fake student records for the two of you, I made sure to include your fake names too, so remember Laura Heartstrings and Tara Strong are your names.”

Twilight was shifting uneasily in her seat as she looked out to the big building as she said, “I don’t know, Alex. This whole college thing with all these other humans just doesn’t feel right.” The two looked out the windshield to the large building that stood in front of them and had old written all over it.

Alex put his hand on Twilight as he said, “Trust me. This will work. We didn’t move out here for nothing.” Twilight did feel reassured by the look in Alex’s eyes and eventually got out of the car. Lyra followed soon after and the thre of them walked into the college as Alex said, “So you two have a map and are good from here on out?”

Twilight and Lyra shook their heads as Twilight said, “We’ll be waiting for you to pick us up at Five thirty okay?”

Alex waved in approval as he backed up, “That’s right, you have the hair dying thing going on. I have to go see Ranessa now, bye!” Alex waved to the two college students as he got into his new car. Alex turned the key and the engine roared to life as he said, “This 78 Ranchero is freakin’ awesome.” Alex then backed out of the parking lot and began to head down the street back into town, as he was driving he turned on the radio and began to listen to the news. It had been already two years since they left Equestria for Earth and they already adjusted to it. Alex had never felt more responsible in his life; he was taking care of eight adults and was doing a good job with it. He landed Twilight and Lyra an education at Algonquin College and got Rarity and Fluttershy jobs. Rarity was currently working as a local dressmaker while Fluttershy was working at a vet. Alex was currently going to meet Rarity and Fluttershy for their lunch break as he drove through Ottawa.

As Alex listened to the radio he heard the news reporter say, “Police have managed to catch yet another getaway van, again this is the help of the man in the mask simply known as The Hero. Police say that The Hero may seem like he’s doing a service but he is really causing anarchy in the system teaching people to break the law to enforce them. Whoever you are, Hero, it’s time to take off the ski mask and show us who you are.”

Alex laughed as he turned off the radio while saying, “Not gonna happen.” Alex continued to drive downtown looking at all the billboards and advertisements for movies; he was enjoying his new life as the caretaker of 7 single women and one kind lesbian. He didn’t like to call himself a pimp; he liked to call himself lucky. Alex slowly turned another corner and saw two women standing at the curb waiting for him, Alex slowly pulled up and opened the door for the two as he said, “Hello girls, care for a lift?”

One of the women looked like she was nearly overdressing for the situation as she said, “Always on time, dear.” Slowly she got in the center and was followed by a timid looking woman who had dyed her hair pink and was wearing loose fitting clothing.

The timid one silently said, “Thank you, Alex.” Fluttershy then closed the door behind her and the car pulled back out onto the street.

As they were driving, Alex said while still focusing on the road, “So how are the jobs going?”

Rarity seemed to get excited as she said, “Oh darling it’s simply a dream come true. The other women there are so nice to me and the customers are always clean and never smell like animals.” Rarity looked to her right towards Fluttershy who blushed as she hid behind her hair.

Alex quickly looked over at her as he said, “How about you, Flutts? What’s it like being a vet?”

Fluttershy smiled brightly as she began to describe her job, “I’ve been helping a lot of poor animals, the other vets are jealous at how I can help really sick animals get better faster. I haven’t had to let one go yet.”

Alex gave her a look of approval as he said, “So that’s good to hear, where did you girls say you wanted to dine again? I’m buying!”

Rarity quickly nudged Alex with her elbow as she said, “Oh darling you don’t have to do that, we can pay with our money.”

Alex shook his head as he said, “No I’m serious, I still have a few thousand dollars left after we bought our home. We are going to need your income money for when we start paying taxes and stuff. These new houses aren’t cheap you know.”

Rarity gave a brush of her slightly dyed hair as she said, “I’m just glad we managed to get away from that dreadful old house, no offence dear but it was starting to show it’s age.”

Alex kept on looking at the road as he said, “Yeah your right, anyways you said you wanted to go to?” Alex began to look around as they pulled out onto a less crowded street.

Rarity pointed towards the restaurant she desired as she said, “That there, the Vittoria Trattoria, oh Fluttershy you are simply going to love this restaurant.”

Fluttershy began to play with her hair as she said, “Oh I don’t know, Rarity, I mean it’s awfully generous of you two treating us to lunch but I don’t think I can handle any more steakhouses.” Fluttershy looked deeply scarred as she began to remember the horrors of watching Alex eat a hamburger and chicken fingers.

Alex shook his head as he said with a laugh, “First of all, humans are omnivores, most of us need meat to survive, second this is an Italian restaurant and is all about the pasta.”

Fluttershy looked a little uneasy as she said, “Oh dear, what is pasta? It sounds kinda cruel.”

Alex looked at her with eyes that said “Slap yourself” as he said, “It’s made of wheat and covered in tomato and mushroom sauce. No meat whatsoever.” Fluttershy began to look like she was feling a bit more comfortable with the restaurant as they entered. For the next half hour, Alex ate a delicious cheese pizza as Fluttershy and Rarity ate their pasta and blabbed about their jobs. After a while had gone by, Alex looked down at his watch and said, “Jumping Jesus, sorry ladies but we have to be going.”

Fluttershy looked up with big eyes as she said, “But I haven’t finished my pasta yet.” Alex began to look at her with a face that screamed anger on the inside.

Alex reached his hand into his pocket and pulled out a couple of fifty dollar bills and began to rush out the door with the plate in his hand as he said, “Keep the change!” Alex dove through the window of the car and into his seat and managed to open the door for the girls as he quickly ordered them to get in the car. Once the girls were in, Alex began to squeal the tires and was soon heading back for their jobs as he said, “Gotta get home and feed the animal.”

Fluttershy looked over at Alex while pasta hung from her mouth as she said, “What animal?”

Alex shook his head with impatience as he said, “You know what I mean. We have to get home to see if Pinkie hasn’t gotten arrested for public nudity again. You know sometimes she can become a real handful.” Alex was soon pulling up to their jobs and barely even stopped to let them out before he was peeling out of the parking lot again.

As the two women got out, Fluttershy said to Rarity, “We forgot to tell Alex about the cutie mark necklaces you made them.”

Rarity gave her a shrug as she said, “its okay dear. We’ll just surprise them when we get home.” With that, Rarity and Fluttershy returned to their buildings to resume their work.

Alex continued to speed down the highway as he looked at his clock; he was almost running late but made up for it with the abundance of going just a little bit faster than the limit. Alex was looking at the sun setting over the buildings and almost blinding him, Alex simply motioned his hand to move the blind down and allow him to see. Alex had learned a few extra spells that he could cast without even having to say anything anymore and felt like a superhero for it. Soon Alex was pulling up to his house; he parked his car in the garage next to the Dodge Tomahawk and the Dodge Caravan. Alex got out of his car as he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw no police surrounding the house like last year when Pinkie tried to prank 911 with Dash. Alex took the key from his pocket and opened the door to find Dash and Applejack watching television.

As Alex walked by, Dash said, “Hey Alex, you’re on the news again. You’re like Batman or something!”

Alex tolled his keys onto the kitchen counter as he said, “Yeah actually, The Hero is kinda like the dark night except I am not in a book and I have superpowers.”

Dash snorted as she said while crossing her arms, “Yeah you get to keep your magic, I want my wings back.”

Applejack nudged Dash with her elbow as she said, “Now RD remember that you can still run faster than any other person we know and can still jump higher.”

Dash gave a look of grumpiness as she said, “Yeah great I can run fast and jump high, people don’t get medals for running fast here you know.”

Alex looked around the large room as he said, “Hey, where’s Pinkie?” He noticed how she wasn’t immediately there to greet him or throw him a party like she usually would.

Applejack just pointed up the stairs as she said, “Pinkie’s been playing that thingy you call a video game.”

Alex began to walk upstairs towards Pinkie’s room; he could already hear music and karaoke with Pinkie’s signature giggle and snort. Alex knocked on her door and said, “Hey Pinkie, can I come in?”

Pinkie swung the door open and said, “Hey Alex! I’ve been waiting all day for you to get home it’s been so boring here in my room.”

Alex immediately shielded his eyes as he said calmly, “Pinkie… I know that for the entire day it’s been a girl’s house. But now the man is home and he would really like it if you wear your bra at the very least.”

Pinkie looked down and quickly gasped and shut the door, soon she re opened the door while saying, “Can you help me, Alex?” Pinkie had her back facing Alex and was holding her pink hair back with one hand and held the bra straps with the other.

Alex kept his eyes closed as he said, “Some day I’m just going to duct tape one of these on you, Pinkie. Maybe that will solve your problem because this is really getting out of hand.” Alex finished putting it on her as he said, “We have to get used to wearing these okay? Humans don’t act the same way towards you as I do, so let’s try to get this bra wearing down okay?” Pinkie nodded her head and went to put on a pink shirt before resuming her gaming on the computer.

Alex slowly walked in and said, “Isn’t today a special day Pinkie?” Pinkie paused her game to look at Alex with a curious look in her eyes. Alex slowly walked towards her with his hands behind his back as he said, “It was someone’s birthday today and I just though that person deserves a gift!”

Pinkie smiled as wide as she could as Alex stuck his hands out to show emptiness. Pinkie’s expression began to change to a sadder look until Alex’s hands began to glow and appearing right in front of her was a wrapped box with Pinkie’s name on it. Pinkie began to rip through the box and looked at the gift in awe. Pinkie looked up at Alex as she said, “This is great Alex! You’re the bestest friend ever!” Pinkie dove on top of Alex and wrapped him in for a hug, Alex laughed as he managed to wrestle her off of him.

Pinkie looked back down to see that it was a book on pranks as Alex said, “Happy birthday, Pinkie.” Pinkie resumed smothering Alex to death with her hugs; Alex enjoyed hearing her giggle as she looked through the pages as he exited her room. Alex began to walk back down the stairs to Dash and AJ as he said, “I have to head out again, I need to pick up Lyra, Twilight, Rarity, and Fluttershy.”

Dash nodded her head as she said, “Okay, see you later.” Alex waved as he floated the keys towards him and closed the door behind him. Alex walked into the garage and got into the van and headed to pick up the gang.

*****

A half hour had gone by and Alex and the rest were back home, Alex was parking the van inside the garage as he said, “So any news from Celestia yet?”

Twilight nodded her head as she said, “Actually yes. Three years are coming to a close and still no news about ShadowThunder. So next week we’ll be heading back home.”

Alex turned the car off as he said, “Alright, well I still wonder how we will be getting back without causing a ruckus?” Twilight simply shrugged and they all got out of the car. Once everyone was in and settled down, Rarity and Fluttershy began to carry in small boxes, there were seven small jewellery boxes that were wrapped in the ponies colors.

Alex looked at the boxes and had an impressed and curious look on his face as Rarity gently floated them to all the other ponies, as she did she cooed, “Oh girls I decided to get us all a little gift.” One by one the girls opened their presents to see solid gold necklaces with their cutie marks made of diamonds. Alex watched as the entire group huddled in for a big group hug, Alex included.

Once the hug was broken up, Alex checked his watch and said, “Okay girls the big man’s getting hungry, how’s dinner coming Applejack?”

Applejack looked back into the kitchen and said with a look of approval, “I think we have ourselves some mashed potatoes and cauliflower for dinner.” Alex looked into the kitchen to see the large pot of potatoes steaming on top of the stove just begging to be cannibalized.

Alex finally managed to draw himself away from the delicious potatoes and said with a clap of his hands, “So dinner’s ready!” With that everyone in the room charged for a spot at the dinner table, once the girls were seated, Alex began to carry out the hot pot with his magic as he said to Applejack, “Another great looking dinner, AJ!” Alex then began to levitate the spoon filled with potatoes onto their plates for them to eat. As Alex neared Fluttershy’s he only put half the amount on her plate and said to her, “Want me to get you a salad?”

Fluttershy brushed her pink dyed hair from her eyes as she said, “Thank you, Alex.” Alex then walked back into the kitchen and pulled out a bowl of salad and dressed it to Fluttershy’s liking. Alex walked back into the room and gently placed her bowl in front of her to see her smile while saying, “Thank you again, Alex.”

Alex waved his hand gently as he said, “Oh don’t worry about it.” Alex then sat down at the head of the table and began to eat like a Viking. Pinkie giggled as she watched Alex shovel piles of potatoes into his mouth straight from the pot.

Applejack snickered as she said, “And you say we’re the animals here.”

Alex simply nodded his head as he finished eating a farm’s worth of potatoes, “Yeah I’m the civilized one here.” Applejack simply shook her head towards Alex’s sarcasm as she watched him stuff his face like a hamster.

As they ate, Twilight decided to try and make conversation by saying, “So how’s the story doing, Alex?”

Alex finished what he was eating before he said, “I think I missed my opportunity, the whole brony craze died out shortly after 2014 after the whole original crew was replaced and the feature film tanked the ratings. I still hear of Sethisto though, but he’s like the only guy that I know that still adores you all. So in other words, Careful of What You Wish won’t be successful.”

Lyra simply shook her head as a thought came to mind, “I tried watching the show about us, it’s like Ms. Faust knew everything about us like she was our god or something.”

Alex shrugged as he said, “Man… I haven’t heard her name at all since we left Equestria, I wonder where she is and what she’s doing now.”

Dash piped up as she said, “Wouldn’t it be awesome if we actually got to meet her?”

Rarity began to chip in as she said, “I’d much prefer going on a trip around the world rather than find some woman whom we barely know.” Alex began to consider the idea of travelling the world, he was about to get a ton of money from the insurance company after they thought he was dead, maybe they could move to Los Angeles or something.

Alex slapped his hand to his stomach and said, “Great taters AJ.” Applejack simply looked flattered by Alex’s compliments as he floated everyone’s plates into the kitchen. Once that was done, and left for Twilight to clean (lolz) Alex began to head up the stairs while saying, “I’m gonna go vigilante tonight, I’ll be back at about midnight.” With that, Alex headed up the stairs into his room. Alex entered the room calmly and opened his closet, he stuck his hands out and a black leather jacket, black hoodie, black tee-shirt, black shoes, and black jeans floated into his hands. Alex dramatically put them on after setting his iPod to some heavy rock. Once Alex was finished dressing like a boss, he walked up to a mannequin model that wore some metal strap, Alex slowly put that on and turned to his wall where he saw a plank of metal that was fashioned from the wing of a fighter jet. Alex picked it up and looked at the design, it’s sleek and smoothened texture complimented its high tech purposes along with the two magnetic plates in the shape of feet. Alex took in a deep breath and fastened the board’s magnetic plates to the magnetic plates on his strap. Before leaving, Alex grabbed his new and extremely expensive Skullcandy headphones and plugged his iPod in and was ready to fight crime. Alex descended from the stairs as he said, “Remember girls, don’t let Pinkie near any objects that could kill or injure herself or anyone else and I want all of you in bed by the time I’m back because you all have big days tomorrow, I’m getting you all fake driver’s licences thanks to a new friend of mine.”

Twilight nodded her head as she handed Alex his ski mask and said, “Be safe Alex. This is supposed to be training and not a pastime, treat it like it should be and be serious.” Alex put the ski mask on and waved goodbye to the girls before he walked out the back door. Alex looked into the night sky as he silently took off his board from his back with a small tug. Alex checked the bottom of his shoes to make sure they still had their metal plates on. As he dropped the board to the ground he began to whisper a rhyme to himself and his eyes began to glow, the board gently lifted off the ground and began to hover in the air. Alex slowly stepped on the board and his feet locked in place, when Alex took a few deep breaths and was ready for takeoff, he crouched down and forced a huge amount of energy into the board and he burst into the air. Alex flew over the canal and skimmed it like a surfer before he pulled up and began to climb into the air. Alex kept rising into the air until he was over the clouds, he could feel the cold autumn wind against his eyes as he sped like a bullet. Alex eventually climbed above the low clouds and looked into the distance and wondered what was happening in New York tonight. Without any further thought, Alex rocketed towards the big apple as fast as he could. Alex knew he was passing the border when he saw the military beginning to chase him, he remembered hearing something about another terrorist attack and the countries began to use military force at borders so Alex’s occasional intrusions weren’t taken so lightly. Alex turned himself around to face the fighter jets as they chased him, Alex turned so his back was to them and began to accelerate to the ground, the fighter jets were close behind him when all of a sudden, he was gone. The pilots began to circle the area for a bit before they decided that it was just an illusion before they left. Unknowingly being watched by a chilled hero, learning how to hide from the infra red cameras was extremely helpful when being chased by the next generation of military aircrafts. When the planes were out of sight, Alex let himself quickly warm up before beginning to descend over top of the city. Alex began to freefall for the thrill as he began to surf alongside the empire state building, Alex would jump from one building to the next as he descended towards the ground. When people were beginning to be visible, Alex pulled up and began to fly above the traffic looking for trouble. Alex eventually saw a car chase going on as the large armoured truck nearly hit the masked crusader. Alex managed to balance himself and watched and listened as he could hear gunfire coming out of the truck towards the police cars.

Alex groaned as he watched one police car flip as he said to himself, “A little over dramatic, it was just a flat tire. This isn’t Michael Bay directing this.” After waiting a couple of seconds to see if the new generation of cops would remain as stupid as the ones from GTA 4 and being proved correct, Alex decided to take another street that was heading away from the truck before he turned a right and began to fly up a street parallel to the one the truck was on. Alex would look to his side to see if he was next to the truck or passed it, when Alex saw that the truck was far behind him he pulled into the air and banked a really sharp turn right. Alex then began to set a collision course with the truck as he rocketed down the street.

Meanwhile inside the leading police car, the driving officer said to the one in the passenger seat, “It would be nice if we could get some assistance.” It was almost as though there was someone listening to him because as soon as the truck pulled into the four way intersection, an object travelling at the speeds of a bullet collided with the truck and caused it to fly twenty to thirty feet in the air rolling like Starfox on cocaine.

Alex eliminated the force field around him as he caught up to the falling truck and caught it before landing on any innocent civilians. Alex carried the truck away into central park where he casually dropped the truck from ten feet in the air. Alex pulled the board from his feet and immediately dropped to the ground to watch as a small army of masked criminals exited the truck carrying large assault rifles in their hands. Alex simply stared at them and said, “How cliché could you guys be? Masked criminals in an armoured truck firing at cops with black market guns, were you guys raised by nineties cartoons?”

One of the taller men of the group stared back at the masked hero as he said while drawing his pistol, “You shouldn’t have fucked with us.” The man drew his pistol and pointed it at Alex’s head along with the other men pointing their guns at him as well.

Alex just raised his hands as he said casually, “Come at me bro!” Almost like he ordered them to, the men began to fire at Alex until they had drained their clips; their eyes were filled with shock as Alex simply stood there. Alex’s eyes were glowing the trademark orange electricity as little bolts travelled between bullets as they were suspended in the air. The bullets dropped to the ground as Alex said, “Not bad, but not good enough either.” With that Alex grabbed the men and one by one he began to disappear and reappear searching for the next one. The criminals began to run away in fright as they watched their comrades being taken away until there was only one left. The man ran for his life as he breathed heavily and never looking back, his heart racing as his adrenaline pumped through his veins. The man didn’t see the root sticking up in front of him and tripped over it, the man fell to the ground and turned onto his back to see the masked hero appear in front of him in a cloud or bright orange electricity.

The man shouted in a panting and freaked voice, “Go ahead… kill me… what are you waiting for?”

Alex stared down at him as he said with no emotion, “I never kill… that would make me the villain.” Alex then proceeded to grab the man and next thing the criminal knew he was in front of a crowd of police. Alex pushed the man to the feet of some of the cops and began to walk away. As he walked away, one policeman pointed a pistol at him with a shaking hand, his forehead sweating as he stared at this unknown anarchist. Alex looked at the man as he said, “Bullets won’t help you, just ask them.” Alex motioned his head towards the criminals who were entering the police cars at the moment. Alex returned to looking at the policeman as he said, “Tell your chief that this is the third time in a month that I’ve had to help. Either step up your game or see real anarchy.”

The cop curled his shaking finger around the trigger as he said, “Stay where you are lawbreaker. Your constant promotion of anarchy has forced us to place you under arrest for evading police, speeding on multiple accounts, manoeuvring unlicensed vehicles, and damage to public property.”

Alex shook his head as he stepped back from the now surrounding crowd of cops as he casually said, “Like you said, I’m an anarchist.” Alex then used his levitation to throw himself into the air and stuck the board onto his feet where he then proceeded to fly off into the distance.

*****

The woman behind the counter had a nervous and at the same time had a slightly disgusted look on her face as she said with a fake smile, “Hello welcome to McDonald’s how may I help you.” The woman obviously had a punk attitude towards Alex as she stared at him

Alex looked over the menu from behind his ski mask and said after a pause, “I’ll take a double cheeseburger meal with a large coke and medium fries. No ice in the drink.”

The woman punched the numbers into the register and gave Alex the price as she asked, “Will that be in card or cash.” Alex reached into one of his pockets and pulled out his wallet and looked at the price, after rummaging through the wallet he pulled out a bill that matched the price down to the cent. The woman looked at the money for a couple of seconds before putting it into the register and giving Alex his food. Alex went and sat down at an empty table where his board was sitting and began to eat his burger, he pulled the ski mask over his eyes so only his mouth was exposed.

As he ate the burger he heard a kid say in a small voice, “Excuse me…” Alex pulled the ski mask back over his mouth to see the kid as he managed to say, “Can I have an autograph?”

Alex simply shook his head as he said, “Sorry kiddo, but I don’t give away anything personal.”

The kid began to sit down at Alex’s table, taking an interest as he said, “Why?”

Alex took another bite out of his burger as he said, “Because the one thing you have to remember about superheroes or whatever is that their real identity has to be a secret.”

The kid repeated the same question again; he looked to be about eight as he said, “Why? When I get older I am going to save the day like you.”

Alex pulled the ski mask down again to take a look at the kid as he said, “I know cartoons make superheroes look cool and easy but every day I go to save a life, I endanger mine. Cartoons make it always look like the hero will win when in reality there will come a day when I will lose.”

The kid shook his head as he said, “Well I think that everyone should work together like a team. Maybe then we could help you.”

Alex thought about what that kid said before getting up and saying, “Look kid, its really late. Shouldn’t you be in bed by now for school?”

The kid shook his head as he said, “I don’t want to go to school anymore, I want to be a hero.”

Alex looked at the kid and nearly shouted at him but instead calmly said, “Superheroes like the policemen have to go to school every day and study hard. Tell you what, when you graduate from university call me and I’ll hook you up with my stuff.”

The kid just nodded his head, obviously inspired to go back to school as he said, “Okay. You promise?”

Alex walked out the door with his food in his hands as he said, “I promise.” Without saying any more, Alex hopped onto his board and slowly rose into the air, once he was beyond seeing distance, Alex pulled off the ski mask and let his hair feel the wind as he climbed higher and higher. When Alex was a little lower than the low flying clouds, he sat down on his board and began to eat his food as he looked at the moon. He constantly worried about how good a job he has been doing preparing the girls to face earth in case he is removed from the equation. He also couldn’t stop thinking about ShadowThunder and how to stop her, the idea that they were going back next week seemed rather nerve racking but also exciting to Alex. Alex watched as a plane flew close by as he sipped from his drink. Alex shook the drink to hear the sound of ice against the cup as he said, “I said no ice.” Alex then dropped the cup to the ground without giving a darn; he got back onto his board and began to fly home while putting his mask on. Alex decided to have a bit of fun and try attaching it to his back and flying like superman for a bit. It was rather unsuccessful as he nearly fell off if it weren’t for his ability to barrel roll. Alex felt the breeze in his hair as the stars of the night shined onto his face while the moon hung low.

****

Alex slowly touched down in the back yard of his home, his board and him as silent as the shadows they crept in. Alex attached the board to his back and entered through the back door and walked inside. The place had been tidied up and was in darkness as the girls slept in their rooms, this really helped Alex wind down before having a good night’s sleep. As Alex climbed the stairs the clock struck midnight, Alex didn’t mind the loud grandfather clock since it was the one his parents had when he was young. Alex slowly opened his door to see someone in his bed, Alex tip toed his way past the person and began to remove his equipment. As he was finally putting his pyjamas on he heard a very silent voice of a nature loving woman say, “Another late night.”

Alex sat at the edge of the bed as he said while slowly shaking her with his hand, “Fluttershy, I thought we got you to sleep in your own bed a month ago.”

Fluttershy just sighed as she said, “Your bed is comfier.”

Alex shook his head as he began to pick her up and whispered, “Yeah but it’s still my bed and I don’t feel comfortable sharing it with a friend.”

Fluttershy held on to Alex as he carried her down the hallway, “Oh… I’m sorry. It’s just that I worry for you sometimes and I want to make sure you are okay so I wait for you in your room.”

Alex stared at Fluttershy’s door and it slowly opened as he whispered, “That’s very cute, but your not my daughter or my girlfriend, Fluttershy.”

Fluttershy yawned as she squeaked, “But I am your girl friend aren’t I?”

Alex paused for a bit after he gently laid her down in her own bed before saying, “Well… when you put it like that I guess you are all my girl friends. Tell me how Pinkie’s party was tomorrow morning okay?”

Fluttershy silently laughed as she said, “Okay… good night Alex. See you in the morning.” Before Alex could leave, he was gently hugged by the caring pony that seemed to worry for him a bit more than the others. As Alex slowly let her down, he kissed her on her forehead and walked out of the room, silently closing the door behind him. When all was silent, Alex walked back into his room and got into his own bed where he would simply lie there and stare into the sky. Alex couldn’t get the thoughts out of his mind that tomorrow was going to take a turn in an unexpected direction, he had no idea whether it would be good or bad, all he knew was that something important was going to happen and he couldn’t do anything about it.