Songs of Sorrows

Trebass' vision was blurred, as he attempted to open his eyes. He stood up from his bed and looked outside the window. The sun was just rising, and the birds chirped a merry tune that livened his spirits. The calender read, "June 15", The day after he had met Royal Flush, and the day he had gotten in a fight with Shock Bolt. He looked around the room. Cardboard boxes were littered over the floor, his hat was hanging from a bedside lamp, and his guitar case stood in the dark corner. Trebass walked out the back door which revealed the sun shining on his brow. A cool breeze sailed through his mane, and the sound of fillies playing could be heard.

Even though Trebass had already graduated college, he felt as if school had ended for him; and summer had begun. A small grin crept onto his face as ran inside, grabbed his hat and sunglasses, and charged out the door again. He stopped midway through the door and glanced at his guitar case. It looked lonely for a strange reason, so he grabbed the handle and ran outside into the sun. He walked down the busy streets of Ponyville. The chattering and laughing of ponies seemed to brighten up Trebass' day even more. For once in his life, he felt so happy that he could jump for joy.

Trebass made his way to Sugar Cube Corner, but he was stopped by familiar voice coming from the room Royal Flush was staying.

"Ugh! I told you I don't want to talk to you right now. Just leave me alone for a while okay?" The voice sounded peaceful, yet violent at the same time.

"It must be her." Trebass chuckled to himself.

The sound of a door slamming echoed through the street. Shock Bolt walked down the outside staircase, his head hanging low.

Trebass took cover behind a food cart, not wanting the pegasus to see him. After all, it would not be wise to speak with somepony that you had just humiliated a night before. Trebass waited for Shock Bolt to pass, then he trotted up to where Royal Flush was staying. He knocked on the door three times before somepony answered.

A pink mare popped from the crack in the door, "Go away! She said she didn't want to ta-" The pony cut herself off.

"May I speak with Royal Flush?" Trebass asked politely, regardless of the fact that he had been mistaken and scolded.

"Oh, I'm so sorry! I thought you were... Um never mind. I'll let her know you're here. I'm Pinkie Pie the way! Nice to meet you!" The pink mare's persona changed mid-sentence as she introduced herself. She trotted back inside to notify Royal Flush of Trebass' presence.

"She's as perky as always..." Trebass muttered to himself. He assumed that Pinkie Pie was the "friend" Royal Flush referred to the night before.

"Hello?" A peaceful beautiful voice paralyzed Trebass. Royal Flush popped her head through door, as her eyes met with Trebass. "Oh! You're that unicorn who helped me last night! I didn't catch your name." She asked for his name.

"I'm Trebass, one hit wonder, at your service." Trebass introduced himself jokingly. "You must be Royal Flush correct?"

"Um... Yes, but I don't remember giving you my name. How do you know who I am?" She asked, puzzled.

"Oh, Shock Bolt told me." Trebass replied.

Royal Flush suddenly became silent. A frown had crept onto her face as she let out a deep sigh.

Trebass had quickly realized his mistake. Royal Flush had gotten mad at Shock Bolt the night before, and minutes before Trebass had arrived at her door. He immediately changed the subject.

"Would you like a tour of Ponyville? You just arrived yesterday right?" Trebass offered.

Royal Flush accepted with an, "Okay!" her perky voice raised the mood of the conversation. As they walked down the staircase together, the day seemed even brighter to Trebass. He knew, this was the start of a great friendship. And perhaps even more.