A New Life

Outside, the robins began to sing their songs, greeting the morning. I got up and noticed Blossom standing in one of the dark corners  staring at me. Her eyes slightly glowed like shining a torch towards a cat’s eyes. I jumped in surprised messing up the bed sheets.

"AH!" I screamed like a little filly.

"Morning, Nutmeg." She said in her usual monotone voice.

"How long have you been there?" I asked a bit agitated and shocked.

"About the break of dawn."

Uh... ok then.

"And what about Cinnamon?" I asked.

"She is still asleep." She looked towards the couch Cinnamon was on.

"Well, wake her up please. We need to go shopping."

She nodded and left the room. I swear, she could scare anypony without trying. I got up and stretched my hooves. I bet Cinnamon was starving by now since she had not eaten anything yesterday. I opened the door and I noticed Cinnamon was playing with Blossom, messing with her hair.

"Morning, Cinnamon. I hope you slept well." I waved.

"Like a fluffy cloud." She jumped like a spring.

At least she was  in a better mood.

"Anyways, We need to go shopping so unless you need to do something, let's go." I beckoned for them to follow.

"Yay!" Cinnamon yelled.

"No objections from me." Blossom emotionlessly added.

We headed out of the store and locked it behind us. After a short stroll down the streets we saw a bakery store that had what we needed.

"Shopping with you guys is fun~!" Cinnamon said cheerfully bouncing along my side.

"This is the first time we've gone shopping in awhile... That's why she's in such a good mood." Blossom said.

"Looks like Blossom is also happy to be here! Come on, show us a smile~!" Cinnamon said pulling her cheeks.

"Cinnamon, that tickles...!" Blossom said emotionless.

As Cinnamon kept pulling her cheeks, I started to noticed many eyes from all directions looking at us.

"Uh ladies, I hate to be a downer but other ponies are watching us. Try to be careful, ok?" I asked, nicely.

My words fell on deaf ears as Cinnamon kept pulling Blossom's cheeks playfully. I decided to break it up and said,

"Let's focus on the task at hand. Cinnamon, I need you to get groceries so we can have something to eat. Blossom, I need you to get the ingredients for bread. I'll go look around for books on how to cook. Got it?" I asked.

"Yep!" Cinnamon yelled.

"No problem." Blossom said with a faint smile.

"Just don't cause so much ruckus... especially you, Cinnamon, ok?" I pointed to her.

"Oh... You have no trust in me~," She said, pouting.

It's not that... well, I'm sure she was going to do just fine. I just smiled and handed them each fifty bits and a list I prepared last night. As I did that, they headed in different directions. Cinnamon ran towards the groceries and Blossom walked to the ingredients store. I went inside a bookstore to be ringed by the bell on the door and saw mountains of books stacked in shelves. I asked the cashier where the baking and cooking books were. He pointed over towards the end of the store. You would think it would be near the front since it would start with a B or C but I wasn’t the owner of this shop. I walked over to where the books were and looked at each row. It was kind of difficult to find with all these books laying on top of each other with their spines inside. I took a deep breath and looked one by one. After what felt like how long Celestia ruled over Equestria, I found a good book. As I was pulling the book out, I heard the front door bell ring.

"Nutmeg, I got the groceries!" Cinnamon yelled almost causing an earthquake in the building.

She pounced like a lion on me and the whole stack of books fell down on us. I quickly tried to tidy up the mess, but unfortunately the owner appeared before us.

"You know how long it took me to stack those up?!" He complained.

Honestly, I didn't care but I couldn't leave it the way it was. I decided to clean it up. Of course, I had Cinnamon help out as well. After about fifteen minutes, we got it back together. I grabbed the book and paid for it. We left the store and I noticed the bags Cinnamon had.

"What did you get?" I asked.

"Some sweets~!" She replied.

"No seriously, what did you get?" I said with a serious face.

"Candy!" She replied, oblivious to my expression.

My eye twitched as she said that. Not out of anger but more of... confusion for a lack of a better word. At that moment, Blossom showed up.

"You do realize we need more than just sweets right?!" I asked, somewhat concerned and annoyed. "I should've expected this though. Sweets are your favorite thing after all."

"Aw~. Nutmeg, you’re mean, it feels like you would hit me..." She said in an obviously fake cry.   I always wondered why she never had gotten into trouble before.

"Don't cry, Cinnamon. Nutmeg is just a mean pony, isn't he?" Blossom asked looking at me with her emotionless face, but I could see a deeper expression.

Aw no...

"Whoa, don't make me out to be the bad guy." I said, holding my two front hooves up.

"It seems his defense is up." Blossom said coldly.

If there was one thing I couldn’t do, it was to  win an argument with Blossom or to complain... I couldn’t let them take advantage of my weakness or they would win. Blossom went over to the store and got another basket.

"Wait, where are you going?" I asked.

"Buying more stuff." She replied, coldly.

Ah... Now I'm labeled as the bad guy here. Great. I should have known this would be a bad idea.

"Sorry, Nutmeg~." Cinnamon said, cheering up.

While she said that, I noticed Blossom dropped something in the basket.

"It's fine but... Don't be dropping stuff in there like I'm not going to notice. Put it back." I said, annoyed.

"Don't be like that, Nutmeg~! Please? I'm begging with all my heart~! Please?" Cinnamon asked nicely.

"It would make us sad if we had nothing to wash our manes with. Don't be mean." Blossom said, emotionless.

"That guy won't even buy them one thing... The poor mares." Said one of the bystanders.

"Maybe we should have the royal guards take him away." Said another bystander.

They looked in different directions as they said that.

"Don't put on a confused act with everypony staring! Come on!" I said, confused.

I just moved into Canterlot and already I'm getting bad looks.

"Ok, Ok, you can get it..." I said finally backing down.

Jeez, they could nickel and dime other ponies if they wanted. I swear, these two are more trouble than they are worth... At any rate, we walked away before more attraction was drawn to us. It was getting close to night time as we were walking home.

"This sure was a lot of fun, Nutmeg~." Cinnamon said, happily.

For her maybe... Despite what happen, they're still my friends.

"It could have been better. He didn't let us buy everything we wanted though. Nutmeg is cheap..." Blossom added.

"I'm not cheap. We just don't have a lot of bits to be spending... Besides, I was almost blacklisted because of you." I told her.

It's bad enough I'll be labeled as a bad pony, but I don't think I'll be able to go to that street anytime soon... Well I guess that's the up/downside to having these two as my friends. Suddenly, I noticed Blossom smelling something.

"I smell something nice nearby." She said, pointing her hoof.

Now that I think about, I'm noticing it as well. What is it though...? I turned my head towards the source of the smell. We walked over to the source. We see a stand with a mare behind it.

"Welcome!" She said with a smile.

"Would you like to try some flower sandwiches?" She presented them like as if they were made of gold.

I really didn't want to get anything else but I knew I couldn't win with these two. On top of that, I don't want to make the same mistake. So I just bought three of them.

"Thanks~!" Cinnamon yelled happily.

"Thank you." Blossom said with a faint smile.

Cinnamon ate hers rather quickly while Blossom ate hers slowly. The three began talking to each other while I sat down. I could use a break after what happen earlier. They talked for I believe was about an half an hour but that was fine. They seem to be getting along just fine so I couldn’t complain. I must say, I never expected this to happen. I had my whole life planned out but because of these two, the plan had changed. I was not complaining. It was a nice change of pace after all. In a way, I was glad they showed up. I gave a smile realizing that everything was going to just be just fine.

As the stand was closing, I got up and the two mares walked over to me. We started to head home and it was then I noticed it was night time. We got home and placed everything away. Cinnamon went upstairs right after that and Blossom was looking around. I grabbed a piece of paper and some ink and started writing.

'Hey Mom & Dad, Sorry I hadn't sent you guys a letter yet. I've had... unexpected visitors appear. It's a lovely place with a lot of cool places to see. I hope everything is well with you guys. Love you.'

After I finished writing that, I got up and went outside to put it in the mailbox.  As I walked back inside, I looked over the clock and it showed to be around 9 at night.  I turned my attrition back to Blossom and Cinnamon appeared inches from my face. It scared the daylights out of me I'll tell you that.

"Hey!" Cinnamon said happily.

I was still recovering from what felt like an heart attack.

"H-Hi..." I said, still surprised.

"I noticed that you haven't bathed since we've been here. You want me to wash you?"

"Uh... that won't be necessary... I'm good, thanks."

"I'm going to take a bath first. Don't think about sneaking a peek..." Blossom said, coldly.

Since when have I even done that...?

"What are you talking about? I wouldn't dream of it." I said.

She didn't believe me although to be fair, I could see their point...

"In any event... After you finish taking a bath, I'll get a ride to take you home." I said.

Both of them looked around confused.

"Getting a ride home?" Cinnamon asked, confused.

I nodded.

"But I thought this was our home to~." Cinnamon said, smiling.

"And where she goes, I follow as well..." Blossom added.

"I see what your trying to do so you can stop playing ignorant." I said, baffled.

I could tell they were about to distract me again when they suddenly looked at me.

"It's late but I'm sure I can get you guys a ride if I act quickly." I said, calmly.

They both looked away as I said that. It was not that I don't want them around but... I rather not suck them into this. I moved so I can fend for myself and not have to rely on anypony else. I realize it's stupid I didn't mention this before hoof but I didn't think they would stick around for long. This wasn't the time for games. They were still silent as I looked at them and continued talking.

"It's not that you're not welcome... It's just I'm starting the bakery shortly and who know what will happen once that happens? With me starting a business, I have to start in order to make things work. With that said, I don't know if I can take care of both of you while I'm focused on the business. Understand?" I asked, "I mean, It's already hard enough to work on my own bu-"

"You..."

Cinnamon said something but it was barely audible. I lean my head down and asked,

"What did you say?"

"You're so dumb! I refuse to go back! I hate you for saying that!" Cinnamon yelled.

As she said that, she ran upstairs.

"Wha-? Whoa, wait a minute! Hey Cinnamon?" I asked, confused.

I turned my attention to Blossom who was quiet during the whole thing. Finally she spoke.

"If that is how you feel, I too, will depart with great haste..." She emotionlessly said, slowly walking upstairs.

I tried to stop her but my words fell on deaf ears. Why was she running away as well? I mean, I expect this type of thing from Cinnamon but this seemed serious even for her. I went upstairs to try and fix what I did. As I arrived, I saw Cinnamon in front of me.

"Over here, over here,  Nutmeg~! I'm right here~!" She tauntingly said, hovering in the middle of the room.

"It's too dangerous to be flying up here. If you crash into something, you'll hurt yourself." I said, warning her.

Suddenly, I heard a voice behind me.

"There's no reason to worry. She may be hyper but she has survived whatever she's hit before." Blossom said with a faint smile.

Well, she's not wrong but still...

"I can understand why you say that with her but what about you? Aren't you bad with physical related activities?" I asked, concerned.

She only smiled as I asked her that.

"Well, I guess I'll have to catch you then. Come here, Cinnamon!" I said, smiling.

As I ran around the place trying to get her, she kept evading me. It's easier said than done when she can fly when as I cannot.  After about a few minutes of running, I finally caught her, but not without some damage done to the room.

"Wha-! Aw, you got me." Cinnamon said, jokingly.

I let her go thinking she surrendered.

"Oh~ I see a opening~!" Cinnamon said tickling me.

"Hey, whoa, stop it! Yo-you're still trying to run?" I asked trying to get my words out.

As Blossom walked closer, I grabbed her as well.

"Ah, I got you!" I said.

Cinnamon continued to tickle me which made it impossible to not laugh.

"What a min- Cinn- Ok sto- uwahahahah. " I said, laughing.

"Perfect. Now time for double tickle attack." Blossom said, tickling me as well.

I tried to get them to stop but they overpowered me with no effort. Was this their plan all along? I couldn't speak due to them continue to them tickling me. And after a few minutes, they stopped. We were short of breath which made us tired... After we caught our breath, they took a shower as I waited. After about twenty minutes, I took my shower and after a few minutes, I got out as well. They were on the couch as I came out. I guess one more night won't hurt.

"Alright, I'll let you two stay another night, however... I don't have anywhere for you two to sleep." I said.

I looked over to the clock and it went from nine at night to one in the morning. Time sure went by quickly. When I get up, I'll get a cab to take them home. That's was my number one priority.

"I guess we can sleep on the bed! Cinnamon said, happily.

"I have no objections to that." Blossom said with a faint smile.

It just occurred to me that they must have planned this from the get-go. How much planning went into this is beyond me... It's almost scary when you think about it.

"Alright. If that's the case, I'll sleep on the couch then." I said.

As I said that, Cinnamon looked surprised at my comment.

"What?! You aren't going to sleep with us?!"

"It seems he is uncomfortable with us. If that's the case, you and Cinnamon can take the bad while I sleep on the couch..." Blossom said, sadly.

"Aw~ The three of us being together makes me happy." Cinnamon said.

"Don't get ahead of yourself now... A single bed with all of us would be to much. Besides, isn't there some type of rule that prevents this type of thing?" I asked, confused.

They didn't seem to mind but still...

"It's ok, we're fine with sleeping on the couch." She said, smiling.

"I have no objection with this." Blossom said, with a slight smile.

The couch looked like it would only fit one of them. Besides, it wouldn't be nice to let them sleep on a old couch anyways. This was way to painful for them to do this.

"We will manage for the night. Don't worry about us." Blossom said.

"No... No, I won't allow it. You can take the bed." I said.

"So, you're sleeping on the bed with us?" Cinnamon asked.

"I'm going to sleep on the couch in the living room. It can fit one pony and if it gets hot, I can open the window." I said.

"But it's not right! If you're going to do that, then I'll sleep in there! Please sleep in here with Blossom then!" She yelled.

"I don't mind taking the couch. It's better if you to sleep on the bed..." Blossom said shaking her head.

They moved closer to me but I knew that I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if one of them sleep with what looks like an uncomfortable couch. I looked at them dead center and spoke in a clear and stern voice.

"Look, I will sleep on the couch and you two will sleep on the bed. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if you weren't comfortable. Understand?” My eyes narrowed..

It seems I finally got through but they didn't like my answer. They agreed but were reluctant in the process. They frowned but I knew it was for the best. They looked like they wanted to speak up but hesitated to do so.

"Sorry..." They both said in unison.

They looked like they were on the verge of tears. This had an exact opposite effect of what I expected. I felt guilty but I don't understand why. I felt a sharp pain in my chest. I had to power through it so I smiled and said,

"Don't worry about me. I'm doing this because I want to. Don't feel bad."

They nodded and slowly walked to the bed. I grabbed the blankets that were across the room and they were still looking at me with sad eyes.

"Good night. If anything happens, let me know, ok? I said.

They didn't speak but nodded to let me know they understood.

"See you in the morning." I said.

After I said that, I turned off the lights and just as I was about to close the door, Cinnamon spoke.

"Nutmeg..." She said, sadly.

"Yes?" I asked.

"I'm sorry about earlier... at the store, in the streets, about everything. I caused you so much trouble today..." She said, about to cry.

Despite the darkness, I heard what she said, albeit, barely. The pain in my heart became even sharper. I calmed down and walked over to her  and lightly held her.

"It's ok. I realize that I was to harsh on you two. I just wished realized I had seen it sooner. I should have been nicer to you and not lashed out..." I said, calmly.

"But..."

"Don't worry about it. Now, go to sleep." I smiled..

I walked out and closed the door behind me. I shouldn't have acted on emotion... I knew they meant well and I let my business cloud my judgment. Some friend I was... I fell on the couch hard and thought over what she said earlier...

'Your so dumb! ! I hate you for saying that'

Maybe I was just blind for not seeing it earlier. I let out a deep breath while staring at the ceiling. If I let my judgment get clouded, I would only add more sadness to it. That is why I try to stay happy and kind just Cinnamon. But... I realize that in doing so, the only thing that comes out of my mouth are lies. While I did leave to start a business, I also left so I wouldn't be holding back everypony else... I keep telling myself I'm not running away but I know it's a lie. I rely on other's happiness to not think of the bad side of things. I need to make it up to them tomorrow... While I thought of how, I closed my eyes and waited for sleep to take over.

Tomorrow was going to be a new day.