You woke up at the crack of dawn, and lay motionless for several minutes, then you looked next to you. Limestone was still sleeping, although it appeared she had attached herself to your arm. Her hooves were wrapped around it, and her head was resting on your shoulder. You smiled. You didn’t want to wake her, but you both had to get an early start if you were going into town today. You gently moved your arm.

“Limestone.” you whispered. She slowly opened her eyes, and flapped one of her ears.

“What time is…” she stopped when she realized she was attached to you. She quickly let go of you, blushing madly. “Sorry.” she said, quickly jumping off the bed.

“It’s okay.” you say, swinging your legs over the side of the bed.

After a few hours, you found yourself aboard a train headed for a town called “Ponyville” with Limestone at your side. As you watched the scenery fly by, Limestone caught your attention.

“I’m thinking we stop by Sugar Cube Corner, and maybe Rarity’s Boutique. Get you some clothes, some sugary food, and maybe even stop by the Spa.” Limestone said. You raised your eyebrows.

“I wouldn’t have taken you for a Spa lover.” you said. Limestone didn’t look at you.

“Well, I don’t usually. Normally I only get one if I’m visiting my sister Pinkie. Celestia, I hope we don’t run into her today. I don’t think you’re ready for her level of energy.” Limestone said.

“But today, I think a Spa visit would be nice for the both of us.” she finished. You nodded in agreement.

After spending a few hours getting food, and having a pony named Rarity make some custom clothes to fit you, you found yourself standing in front of a building with the words “Lotus & Aloe Premium Spa” on the front.

“So, this place is the best Spa around?” you asked. Limestone nodded.

“Lotus Blossom and Aloe are twins that have run this place for years. EVERYPONY with half a brain knows these two are the best. You shrugged, and opened the door.

“Ladies first.” you said, waiting for Limestone to enter.

“Thank you Anon. You are such a gentlecolt.” she said, walking in.

After waiting in line for about half an hour, a bright pink and bright blue pony with opposite hair colors seated you in a reclining chair.

“So, you will be having the premium massage today?” asked the pink pony.

“Yes please. I’ll pay for him as well as myself.” Limestone said.

“Limestone, you don’t have to...”

“I want to Anon. You listened to me last night when I needed you too. It’s the least I can do.” The blue spa pony smiled, and began massaging your feet.

“These are different than what we are used to, but we can adapt.” said the pink pony.

“I am grateful. Thank you both.” you said. Both spa ponies blushed, and continued their work.

An hour later, you were so relaxed, you didn’t want to get up. But, Limestone had other plans.

“Come on Anon! We have to go back to the rock farm. I want to show you some more things around the farm.” she said, pulling you back towards the train.

“Alright, alright! Geez! Do you lift weights or something? How can you pull me so easily?!” you exclaimed. Limestone ignored your comment, and continued dragging you back towards the train station.

As you both rode the train back to the rock farm, you had several thoughts running through your head. Yesterday, you had a pony shouting her ass off at you to get off a rock. Today, the same pony was sitting next to you, being friendly as could be. It just didn’t make all that much sense. Why did she quickly adjust to you so fast? What did she see in you? You pondered these thoughts all the way back to the rock farm.

Once you arrived back at the rock farm, you unboarded the train and began the half hour walk to the farm, leaving you and Limestone some time to talk.

“Hey, Limestone?” you asked. She looked at you.

“What’s up Anon?” she replied. You ran a hand over your head.

“Um, why are you friends with me?” you asked. Limestone stopped walking, and looked at you.

“What do you mean?” she asked. You crouched on your knees, to be level with her.

“Yesterday, you almost hated me for landing atop Holder’s Boulder, but, a few hours later, you were so friendly to me, we even shared our pain with each other. What happened in those few hours? What changed between you and I?” you asked.

Limestone sat down, and motioned for you to do the same. You did so.

“Again, this is one of those things I don’t want you telling anypony.” you nodded. Limestone continued.

“Well, you remember how I told you that I’ve never had anypony tell me I was pretty, or cute?” she asked. You gulped.

“You uh, never told me that bit.” you said. Limestone blushed.

“Oh. Well, it’s true. You said you were never popular with the girls in your world. Well, it’s the same for me here. I’ve never had a colt tell me I was pretty.” she said, sniffing. “I’ve lived almost a third of my life Anon, and never had anypony tell me that. I’m starting to think that I never will.” she finished, looking glum. You put your hand out, under Limestone’s chin, forcing her to look at you.

“Limestone, let me be the first. You are a gorgeous mare. You are beautiful in every aspect of my vision, and if other colts can’t see that, then that’s their problem.” you said.

Limestone looked directly into your eye’s for the longest time. Then, she leapt towards you, landing directly on your chest, engaging you in a bone crushing hug. And she did not let go. You patted her back gently.

“Anon, you don’t know how long I’ve waited to hear that.” she sobbed. She nuzzled her face into your shoulder, and continued to sob.

“It’s alright Limestone, shhhh.” you whispered. After a few moments, Limestone pulled herself together. You gently lifted herself off of you, and in doing so, you accidentally brushed her outer nethers with your knee.

“Aah!” she sucked in a sharp breath. You sat up quickly.

“Oh my god, I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to!” you blurted. Limestone smiled suddenly. Actually smiled!

“It’s alright Anon. It was an accident.” she said, standing up. You breathed a sigh of relief, and followed Limestone the rest of the way home.

Once you arrived, Limestone quickly went to her room, leaving you to yourself. Spending nearly three fourths of your day in Ponyville had been quite exhausting, even with the Spa visit. All of the other ponies you had encountered had either been scared of you, or exceptionally curious about you. Having to explain your origin to a few dozen ponies was exhausting.

Since Limestone was in her room, and insisted on being alone. You decided to take a nap on the living room couch. You lay your head on the side rest, and before you knew it, you were out like a rock.

Author's Note

Anon has touched Limestone in her special place. How will this affect their relationship? The final chapter contains the answers you seek!