Understanding Confusion

"Boy, am I run-down" I said after the the things I went through. I mean, I'm sure my cutie mark can't be fixing a roof while dressing up like a ballerina. Come to think of, I think that those girls pranked me... Naaaaaaaah...I'm too tired to use my wings so I trot through the streets, when I reach my destination I'll fly.

"Hey Mr.Burn! Over here!" I jump at Sweetie's voice.

"Aren't we done like half an hour before?"

"Yes, but that's not why I need you."

"Huh?"

"Just come with me to SugerCube Corner."

"Huh?"

"The bakery!"

"Huh?"

"Just follow me."

"Ok, then. but I'm sure we've tried baking."

"SURPRIZE!!!!!!!!"

I clench my heart preventing it from escaping my ribs. "Uheheh..." I know, smooth talker, no?

"I know it's late for a welcome-to-ponyville-Cloud-Burn party but I had to throw you a party because I didn't and now I did so-"

"Thanks Pinkie."

"No problem I always throw parties and let me tell you they are serious business. I can't ignore any rule."

"Rule?"

"Yes, I have rules for parties. wanna hear them?" An orange mare from behind Pinkie was gesturing something for me I didn't understand.

"Sure." The mare facehoofs

"...And rule one hundre-"

"I think I get it Pinkie. Maybe some other time? I mean there is a party I have to attend." I try smuggling my way out of the rule vortex without hurting her.

"Oh, yeah, you're right!" Phew.

I go to get some punch. and enjoy the party without interacting with anypony. Don't get me wrong, I'm not socially awkward I just can't deal with so many attendees. Plus I simply hate being the center of attention.

"Sup Cloud" A familiar voice said.

"Nothing, just a party being thrown for me if you haven't noticed Clap"

"Strange I thought the roof was what's up. Anyway, why don't you go and socialize?"

"Bunch of reasons."

"Like what?"

"I can't just go to somepony and talk! that would be weird."

"Pffft, nonsense. See that mare over there?"

"The Yellow one?"

"Yeah, go talk to her."

"Wha...? You can't be serious."

"Dude, you need a marefriend or you will get really depressed." Actually he was right. But I'm pretty sure Fluttershy would run the other way.

"But she's no option."

"How do you know? ever talked to her?"

"Actually-"

"No you didn't, now go get her." he shoves me in her line of sight. Too late to run now, she saw me.

"Hey, Fluttershy. Good to see that you could make it."

"Oh, um... Hi Cloud." Silence. Think!

"Where is Angel?" I know I'll regret this.

"He's at home. But if you want to see him you can visit tomorrow." Yup, I regret it now.

"Sure, I'd love to see the little bunny." I'm sure I said that bitterly but she didn't notice. "Enjoy the party" I trot away back to Thunder.

"So?"

"So what?"

"How did it go?"

"Fine." His eyes beam with pride.

"You have a marefriend now."

"What? N-"

"Haven't I told you?"

"But-"

"Never underestimate my experience with mares."

"Thun-"

"And always try before-"

"THUNDER!!" The whole place becomes silent "Carry on ponies, never mind me" They carry on. "Thunder, I have to say this was not the first time I met her. And she's really shy."

"How did you meet her?"

"Her pet covered me with eggs, mud and feathers. Yeah, don't ask."

The party was at full swing until midnight. I even met the lucky dragon from earlier today but I was too exhausted to ask him for tips.

"Now where was I? Oh yes. Boy am I run-down" I continue to trot on the path.

"Yeah, that party really took it out of me" Thunder said while flying beside me.

"At least you can fly."

"Are you really that tired? You never danced or done anything!"

"It's not that, it's the Cutie Mark Hunters or something."

"You mean the Cutie Mark Crusaders?"

"Yeah, them. They made me do lots of stuff"

"Like what?"

"You don't wanna know."

"But I do want to know." He lands and starts trotting "C'mon, spit it out."

"Fine, they made me dress up like-"

"BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!..."

"-A ballerina."

"...HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"

"C'mon don't do this to me, we need to go home."

Thunder finally recovered from his laugh-attack and we are just below the cloud house.

"Um, Clap. Can you carry me up?"

"Sure, want me to tuck you too?"

"Ha-Ha, I'm serious I can't even stand."

"Maybe you want a lullaby or kiss you goodnight?"

"I'm serious Thund-"

"Koo-koo-koo!" And he sucks his hoof.

"THUNDER!!!"

"Ok, fine" He carries me to the front door. I trot in and try to keep my balance until I reach the stairs.

"Time to fetch some shuteye" *YAWN* "I just... Need to... Ascend the... Stairs..." the exhaustion was catching up on me shutting down my functions "...Too.Tired.For..." And I drop right then and there.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: You need to read 'Spike's Imaginary(?) Friend' because it'll explain some confusing points. And sorry for the short chapter.