Finding Freedom

Before I got this job on the farm, I would sleep in until at least 2. Now that I do, I find myself rising up with the sun every day. I yawned, stretched my wings, and got up. Instead of diving, I flew down slowly. Better safe than sorry, right? I flew towards the farm, ready to start another day.

Applejack was already at the barn when I got there, and so was Caramel. They were arguing about something, but I wasn't really paying attention. I just walked straight into the farm and began to work. Have I mentioned that I wish I had my iPod? Half-way through morning, Caramel found me.

"Hey Silver slow down for a sec."

"What's up?"

"Me and the guys are getting together at my place later today. I was just wondering if you wanted to come."

"Uh… Sure, who're the guys?"

"Well there's me and Big Mac. You already met Doc, and Star Storm works here on the farm. Then there's chance. He works down at the post-office. He runs the machinery or something. Never bothered to ask actually."

"What time, and where?"

"Meet me at my place, about 5 o'clock. It's the house behind the town hall. The brown one with the red roof."

"Alright see you then." I flew towards the barn to drop off my ext basket of apples. AJ was waiting for me, and motioned for me to go over to her.

"Ah need to talk to ya for a sec."

"Alright."

"Well in a few weeks applebuck season will be over. We won't need the extra help, and there won't be any work for you here."

"Okay."

"Ah just wanted to let ya know so y'all could find another job."

"Well thanks AJ, but honestly I don't really need the money."

"Then what are you here for?"

"Well, just in case I ever want to do something with Fluttershy. Or anybody for that matter."

"Well alright."

I went back to work in my section of the Farm. I tried to see how many unbucked trees were left, but the trees were too close to each other for me to see really well. I finished working and headed back to the library.

Twilight was by herself today, but I didn't stop to chat. I just took my shower before even laying down. Feeling refreshed I walked into the main room and laid down on the couch. Twilight was silent for a little bit, a miracle in itself, but eventually her voice echoed out.

"Silver, can I ask you a question?"

"Okay I've been avoiding the, 'you already did' joke, but if you people keep asking me that, I can't be held responsible."

"This is serious."

I sighed, it seems like everyone want my advice. "What?"

"Ever since the party, Lunar has been avoiding spending time with me alone. He won't talk about it, he just pretends that it never happened."

"None of that was a question."

"I'm asking you what I should do."

"Do I look like a relationship expert to you?"

"We'll no, but you always have good advice."

"I do don't i? Well this time all I can say is be patient. You could force his hand by being extremely forward, but you might not like what he plays. I'm positive that given enough time, Lunar will come around."

"What's with the card metaphors?"

"They work. Now I have a question for you."

"Yes?"

"Why do you want a relationship so bad? Can't you just be good friends with him?"

"Well from what I know, a relationship is something you start with someone you care about."

"I don't even want to know where you get your info from. Why don't you just stay good friends with him? Are you wanting to start something physical?"

She blushed, "Well no…maybe, but that’s not the point. I just thought that we might be able to build a higher bond then friendship."

"I'm not going to get into an argument abut love and all that crap right now. My advice is for you to wait a little bit longer before doing anything rash."

We sat in silence for a bit, until the door burst open. Rarity ran inside with something in her mouth.

"Oh hello Silver. Twilight you won't believe what just happened!"

"What?"

"Well I was working on a new dress in my shop when a customer came in. He was wearing an interesting hat, so I asked him about it. He said that that was why he came to see me. He said he's been trying to find out who made it, and who could make him more. So I told him that if he let me have it for a little bit, I would make him some copies for a discount, and he agreed!"

"That's great Rarity. is that the hat?"

"Why yes it is, what do you think Silver?"

"It's awesome."

"You didn't even look!"

I turned my head to glare at Rarity, but when I saw what she had in her mouth my jaw dropped. In her mouth was my hat. It took me a few seconds to say something again.

"That's my hat."

"What was that darling?"

"That's my hat. The one I dropped in first."

"Is it really. Well that is awfully convenient. Well once I make a copy you can have it back."

I didn't know how to feel about this. On one hand I got my hat back, and I really liked that hat. Then again, I was really looking forward to having an adventure. It was very convenient though. Rarity left shortly after, leaving me and Twilight alone once again. Twilight warmed up some frozen food which I gladly ate. She asked about work on the farm, and I told her about the days so far. We exchanged small talk while we ate. When I finished I returned to my spot on the couch. Twilight began walking around, shelving books that she had read.

At 5 I left the library and headed out towards Caramel's place. It was big, but not huge. It looked like a four pony house. I knocked on the door and waited. The door opened revealing Big Mac.

"Sup Mac?"

I held out my hoof, and to my surprise he knocked his against mine. He led me into a room with a couch and several chairs. On one of the chairs sat the Doc. On the couch was Caramel, and the blue pony named Star Storm. Sitting on a different couch was presumably the pony Chance.

When Caramel saw me he got up, "Guys this is Silver, he'll be joining us tonight. Silver you've already met the Doc and Big Mac. This is Star Storm…" He pointed at the blue pony.

"…and this is Chance." He pointed at the pony sitting on the chair.

Chance was a big pony, with rather large leg muscles. Actually he looked a lot like Big Mac.

"Sup guys? Y'know Caramel, Chance looks an awful lot like Big Mac, but his coat color matches yours better. Is there anything you're not telling me?"

"Ha ha. You're not the first to make that joke, and you won't be the last. Well now that you're here, we can get started. Come on lets go."

"Get started on what?"

"I'll explain on the way."

We left Caramel's house and started walking towards the Everfree forest.

"Every once in a while, me and the guys will get together and play a game."

"Game?"

"It's really simple. It'll be easier to explain once we get to the field."

We walked off the road and into a large flower field that had a large rectangle flattened out. At each end were goal posts. This was going to be interesting. From what Caramel said, this game was exactly like soccer or football. The one where you can't use your hands. Well actually this game didn't have that rule, but it did have a no mouths rule.

'Well what do you guys say? Browns versus the odd colors?"

It was me, Star Storm, and Big Mac on one side, and Caramel, Doc, and Chance on the other. Big Mac and Chance acted as goalies. I was more of a hockey guy, but I didn't have a problem with soccer (football, whatever). At first we sucked, because I had trouble coordinating my hooves well enough in order to run and kick the ball.

Eventually I got the hang of it, but it was too late to make a comeback. The next game went much better, but we still lost. After losing another game after that I was ready to give up. We did win the last game though, but I'm pretty sure they went easy on us.

It grew dark as we played, and soon it became too difficult to see the ball. After setting up another meeting a week from then, we all went our separate ways. I flew up to a random cloud and laid down. It was strange, I never thought I would be hanging out with the stallions in Equestria, but they were a lot of fun. I could get used to life here. Everything was so simple, and it was a good life. With these thoughts I once again fell asleep looking at the moon.
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AN: This chapter was kinda rushed. Hopefully the next chapter will be much better. Have i really done 20 chapters of this? It doesn't feel like it. Comment rate subscribe, oh wait...wrong site. Seriously though feel free to ask any questions or just comment about how awesome a flying cloud battleship would be.