Truly Amazing...

Looking back, I probably could have lost my mind only on the first day!  Think about it... Not only was I told most ponies look down on me, I only was told a few things about the whole picture.  I have the feeling of looking at a white room suddenly exploding with colors.  It's cool, but seriously... strange.  That's how this whole place is.  Strange!  But to be fair, I like it a lot.  It will take time to fully adjust to the social situation of the school but hey, I did sign up for a pony school.

I hate waking up on Sundays.  I turned over to my alarm clock to see what time it was.  10:12 a.m.  Not too bad.  I could have slept all day though, it just felt like one of those days.  The days that plagued my high school years.  Boredom as well as a gloomy feeling of depression.  Oh well, I came here to get away from that crap.  Time to get some food.  Let's see, how about the school cafeteria.  In addition to a complete scholarship, the EIT plan includes FREE food, Whenever the school cafeteria is open.  Pretty great yeah?  I got out of my bed and looked at myself in the mirror.  My jet black hair was ridden with bedhead, and long.  I have been growing out my hair since the start of my senior year of High School, and now it sits at a little bit lower than my shoulders.  My hair was complemented with a short chin beard that makes me look much older than I am.  I'm 19 right now, but I'm usually offered beer when I eat out because of it.  I'm not complaining but hey, it's funny to see how many people don't check.  I'm wearing a tye dye tee with black sleeping pants, and I look somewhat hungover.  After observing how I resemble a bum, I went in the bathroom and took a long shower.  It is Sunday, and to me Sunday is long shower day.

I grabbed a towel and drying off, I noticed a feeling of peace sweep over me.  Today feels good.  For many unknown reasons, something is going to happen today, and I'm going to enjoy it.  I make my way over to my closet and find my pair of knee length cargo shorts.  Fitting it on myself, I went to grab my Megadeth 2016 tour t shirt, my favorite.  Let's kick some ass... I tell myself as I put it on and brush my hair.

Carefully, I walk around my room looking for my Ipod and earbuds.  There!  I pick up the device and unravel the cord, sticking the earbuds in.  Then the hardest task of the day ensued... Finding what I wanted to listen to.  I know!  Old School Trivium.  With it being decided, I started up the album Ascendancy and opened the door to the hallway.

There were a couple of Yaks in the hallway talking, but I didn't care I was hungry.  When I'm hungry, I can't think straight... I get tunnel vision until I get some food.  I got a few stares of what seemed to be disgust from some stallions in the hallway.  Eh, I'm not worried.  I thought, dismissing the gnarly looks of the male ponies.  Besides, I've got friends... Jane, Juan, Ling, and hopefully Xiu.  I don't mind people staring at me, especially because I'm human and I'm living in this new world of ponies.  On top of that, I'm a metalhead.  I'm a guy that has long hair and a chin beard... It's normal to receive stares.

There's the elevator.  A few ponies were waiting for the elevator, but they didn't seem like they wanted to talk.  The elevator door retracted and we boarded.  The ride down wasn't as awkward because I was buried in "Rain" by Trivium.  As we got off of the elevator, I noticed a lack of life in the lobby.  People were probably sleeping in, or out doing stuff already.  Doesn't matter to me though, I need food.  When I thought of a sandwich, my mouth watered.  Gotta get to the cafeteria.

I walked through the EIT courtyard and noticed ponies were out doing things today.  It seemed to me though that the majority were trying to meet people, and I guess I was one of them.  Parts of me wanted to run into people, but I usually let the other person start the conversation.  Mainly because I don't exactly like going up to people and talking... But a root of it might be in the fact that a part of me knows I can't be friends with Everybody.  The courtyard was a nice place, I really enjoyed walking though it.  I practically could care less about this place right now though, I need food!

I swung open the Student Center's door and immediately tried to get to the bottom level.  EIT is a fairly large school, and extremely diverse... the food options reflect it.  Most restaurants were catering to ponies, but a few reflected oriental themes, and even a Griffon joint was fairly popular.  Since humans are weird with our diet, we don't have a restaurant... yet?  I don't know though if we have rights, but whatever I don't care at the moment.  I spot a pony place that sells sandwiches, and speed walk over there.  All of the restaurants were fairly busy but this place was booming!

I open the door and take off my earbuds.  WichWay.  Hmm.  What looks good?

"Hey are you one of those trade students?" I hear from the employee.

"Oh! Hi!  Yeah that's me, say what's good here?" I ask in a hazy feeling.

"You see we have so many sandwiches, there are too many tasty ones for me to pick."  The mare behind the counter tells.

"Surprise me, I'm very hungry.  I don't care what's on it as long as there is no olives."

"Can do buddy!  I do ask, how do you like Equestria?"

"I love it, I've been coming here for a long time... ever since I was a kid."  I responded with a smile on my face.

"Interesting... what classes do you take?"

"Honestly, not sure yet.  I immagine I'm going to be knocking out my core classes."

"Alrighty!  Your total is 12 bits, how would you like to pay for this?"

I pull out my food card and swipe it on the credit card reader, take my food, and make my way back outside.  I saw a nice place on the grass to sit and enjoy my first meal from the cafeteria.  Reaching in my pocket, I pull out my earbuds and start listening to music again.  Each bite of my Sandwich was very satisfying.  It tasted like a salad on bread with ranch sauce included, I normally didn't enjoy salad, but this one was alright.

The same sight as yesterday, just less people in one area.  The courtyard looked empty, but I enjoyed the absence.  I looked over to where I saw the mare yesterday.  Something caught my eye.  The greyish pink mare was sitting by where she was yesterday... but with a book this time.  She seemed to be really into reading, because she was making facial expressions that corresponded to the story!  The pony seemed to be amused, then laughed and closed the book.  Looking around she noticed me staring at her.  Crap! That's awkward! Look away!  My eyes darted to the bell tower that rang on the hour.  Slowly turning my eyes towards the general direction of the greyish pink mare was, I noticed something.  She had put the book in her bag and started walked towards me.  She bared a look of curiosity as well as a sly smile.  Pretending not to notice, I looked to the far right and waited for her to approach.

"Hi!  May I sit with you?"  The pony asked in a sincere tone.

"Hey, Yeah sure go ahead."  I respond wearing a smile

"I can't help but notice you're new to EIT... My name is Starlight Glimmer."  She beamed with enthusiasm.

"That's a pretty name.  Mine is Travis."  I commented as I saw her cheeks slightly blush.

"Thank you!  I've been coming here for only two years now but I really like EIT."

"Oh wow I like what I've seen so far." I pitched in.

"Is this your first time coming to Equestria?"

"No, My family has visited every year since I can remember, It's kind of a tradition."

"Wow, It must have been rather grand to have had so many trips here."

"My father is a business man and he works for a company that sells here in Equestria.  Have you heard of the brand Pepsi Cola?" I asked not expecting Starlight to know what cola even was.

"Yes!  I drink it a few times a week, that cola stuff is kind of strong... but I enjoy it."  She replied while looking me intently in the eyes.

"Wow a pony that drinks Pepsi... but anyway his position got us to meet many important ponies, even Princess Celestia!"

"...Must have been a great experience." Starlight Glimmer said after looking away in a semi-troubled manner.

"So yeah that's a tad bit about-.."

"What is that on your shirt?"  The pony asked, quickly changing the subject.

"Oh.  That is a band I listen to, Megadeth."  I responded.

"Mind telling me about them, I'm a curious pony."  She said trying to desperately get her mind off of something.

"Yeah they play metal music.  Metal sounds kind of aggressive, it also is played with stringed instruments and drums rather than a computer."

"Cool!  You simply have to let me listen to this... Do you have any CD's in your dorm?"  She asked looking at me.

"Yeah, want to hang out soon?"  I asked as she widened her eyes and got exited.

"Um Yeah! That would be great!  Maybe I could cook and we could watch some Equestrian classic movies... Listen to this metal music, do stuff that friends do!"  She over enthusiastically said.

"Totally I guess?  How does  6 P.M. sound?"

"I can make it, I'll see you then Travis... What is your dorm by the way?."  Starlight said as I asked about the time.

"Room 460, And I'm looking forward to it Starlight Glimmer."  With that being said she perked up and trotted off seemingly very happy.

I took a minute to reflect on my thoughts, and on what had just went down.  Not only did I make a new friend... She was apparently very interested in me.  I don't know if it is that I'm a human or that I'm just new, but she seriously seems exited to get to know me.  scratch exited... more like elated.  This doesn't happen with many other people, let alone ponies.  Just yesterday a pony literally dreaded my sight.  Weird times I guess.

"Travis!  Hey good to see you out today."  Jane said as she walked up to me.  "I had a great time at the party.  So what's the news today?"

"Well I literally just met a pony, and last night after I went back to my dorm... I found this weird mailbox in my room with a letter on my bed."

"Wow, go on..."  Jane said as she sat next to me.

"It wasn't just any letter right... It was from Celestia."

"Don't you mean Princess Celestia?  Like the goddess pretty much?!" Jane responded in disbelief.

"Yeah the Princess.  I met her a few years back and apparently, made a good impression.  Celestia wants me to write her about my experiences here and about how I like it."

"No way man.  No way!  So what is the mailbox for, the letters?"  She asked while intently listening.

"Yeah, it's pretty rad.  She was talking about meeting and stuff, and she wanted to get to know me." I said trying to downplay the situation.

"You are so lucky!  I met her once last year when I first came here... she's just... like... wow."  Jane stammered in disbelieving shock.

"Something along those lines.  Jane I have to go and fix some stuff at my dorm, I'll catch up later with you."  I said as I got up with the rest of my sandwich and left her there... sill shocked.

I really hope I can get settled into this.  I thought.  Both Jane and Starlight both see something in me that isn't there... I hope they calm down.

I wandered in bouncing thought to each little thing that had happened today as I made my way in the dorm building.  On the way up the elevator two mares seemed to be eyeballing me with flirty eyes as I just kept listening to music.  Suddenly I felt fur on my right arm as one of the mares bumped into me.

"Oh I'm Soooo sorry... I must have tripped." The white mare said as she said in a flirty way.

"Accidents happen, It's ok." I said as I payed little attention to her.

"Well my name is Flutterheart-.." The white pony responded.

"My name is Daffodil-.." The second Light yellowed mare cuts in.

"I'm sorry about my friend Daffodil Cutting In Like That!"

"You know how much I like meeting new people Flutterheart-.."

The two ponies seemed to argue over my attention while the door opened up to my floor and I walked away,

"Call me!"  One of the mares shouts as I leave the elivator.

Wow.  Strange...... Very Strangeeee.

I opened the door to my dorm and set my sandwich down on the kitchen's counter top and noticed the flag on my mailbox was up.  I went to investigate.  Slowly opening the lid, I pulled out a letter from Celestia.  I opened the seal and took out the letter.

Dear Travis,

Hi Again! It is Celestia.  I wanted to make known to you my intentions of not just getting to know you, but to have a close friendship with you.  Whenever you write me, I ask that you refer to me as just... Celestia.  There's no need for you to get all fancy with me, I have to do that enough you know?  Do as you will with it, but you don't have to be formal.  Today I went to a shop and had some more of that Pepsi cola your dad makes.  I love the stuff!  Maybe they should make a flavor that centers around ponies?  Speaking of your dad, it was funny to see your mom's reaction to him not bowing!  Honestly it would not have been a big deal if he didn't.  Meet anyone new yet?

Your Friend,

Celestia

"Can this day stop surprising me.  Seriously.  I'm not exactly complaining.... but it is getting crazier every second."  I mutter to myself as I finished reading the letter.  I decided to write her back and tell her about today.

Dear PRINCESS Celestia,

It is great to hear from you especially so soon.  I enjoyed my first sandwich from the food court today, It was pretty good.  Gosh I thought you were offended by my dad, and hated Pepsi after what my dad did!  I laugh at the thought now, but then my mom made me feel so embarrassed.  I guess It is not a bad idea to market to ponies specifically but hey tell that to my dad haha.  By the way, do not take the Princess part in the greeting seriously, I was only joking.  I feel the same way and would love to get to know you better as a friend, and it would be awkward to be calling you "Your Highness, Princess, and Godess" all the time.  I can if you desire though Your Highness.  I have met a few new people,  I met all the transfer humans and like them a lot.  I met the pony that works at wichway.  But what was really weird... three mare today flirted with me.  I know these two in the elevator were but this one was trying to be friends too, her name is Starlight Glimmer.  Maybe you can give me some more insight to all this attention?

Your Friend,

Travis

With that, I put the letter in the mailbox and sent it to Celestia and began eating my sandwich again.