A Light of Friendship

Nova trots slowly down the stairs, making his way through the living room, and finally, arrived at the dining room where his parents are waiting for him. As he enters the room, he saw his dad were sitting beside the round table while reading his today's newspaper while he uses his magic to pick up the food and eating it. His parents quickly notices Nova already arrived at the dining room and his mother greeted.

"Good morning, Nova. The breakfast's ready. Come join us, dear." she said while preparing the food for him.

"Good morning." greeted Nova, as he approaches the round table and sat down the remaining chair and uses his magic to pick up the utensils and start eating. The three enjoyed the meal as usual. However, Nova's face turns slowly from normal to worried as he eating his food. His parents notices it too. Out of curiosity, his dad stops eating and asks.

"Nova, are you okay? You look kind of worried. Is there something on your mind?"

Nova stops eating and let a little sigh and replied.

"...Y-Yeah...I've been thinking about something for a while now."

"Well, what were you thinking about, son?" asked his dad.

"I've...been thinking about moving out of town." said Nova.

Not surprisingly for him, his parents let a loud gasp in shock.

"What? But why? You don't like this town?" asked his mom in curiosity.

"No, no, the place is alright." replied Nova to calm his parents down and continued.

"It's pretty obvious, right? I had a hard time making just one friend around here nor a decent job. Their very
abstinence with their standards, you know."

"Well? Any luck?" asked his mom.

"No...but, I did remember I managed to make one friend back when I was studying in the academy." said Nova, while he puts his right hoof below his chin.

"Oh? So who is this friend that you made?" asked his dad.

"To be honest....I didn't remember his name. It's quite a long time ago. But, I do remember he was a green coated unicorn with a dark green mane. He had to move out of town after graduation to start his new life." replied Nova and continues.

"That goodbye inspired me to never lose hope and I must go out there and show my true colors. And that's why I want do the same. To achieve my life goal." said Nova with a little smile and confidence.

"I see. So, where do you want to move in? Is it the Crystal Empire, Baltimare or Manehatten?" his dad guessed.

"Nope. I want to stay in a rather peaceful and more friendly place called Ponyville. I heard it's the best place to make new friends as well as getting decent job unlike here in Canterlot. No offense." said Nova.

"None taken. Well Nova, we're not going to stop you from trying. We'll support you no matter what." said his dad.

"Thanks for understanding, dad." thanked Nova.

"But, Nova? Do you even have enough bits to buy your own place? That's what I concerned about." asked his mom.

Nova knew that his mom would say that. Obviously, if want to start a new life, you must at least have sufficient funds for not only for buying a house, but for other necessities like foods, clothes, furniture and more.

"Of course. I've been saving it since I was a colt." replied Nova.

"Oh? How much did you saved?" asked his mom in curiosity.

"3000 bits. that should be enough." said Nova.

His parents let a loud gasp in shock once they heard their son's unbelievable life savings.

"3000 bits!? How on the Equestria did you get that much money? I mean, I know you've been saving it for a long time but, this is a little hard to believe." his mom questioned.

Nova lets a little chuckle and replied.

"Heheh...Well, let me explain. A day after my graduation, There's a local kindergarten principal who are kind enough to offered me to work as a part-time entertainer for the little foals during recess time. Telling stories, jokes, and even make a puppet show for them. I got paid quite nicely despite my inexperience of entertaining but, the foals are still enjoying it nonetheless. But, like I said, It's pretty tough to get a job around here so, four months later, the principal decided to replace me with more talented entertainer - more specifically, an entertainer with high ranking and reputation. Not that I doing the job miserably but, he did not take interest in me anymore. Nevertheless, I still have already enough bits to settle my own place anyway. I just need to find the perfect time to ask you guys."

"Oh! and, I'm sorry for not telling you about this sooner." Nova apologied.

"So, that's explains it. Well son, I forgive you." his mom forgave him and continues.

"I mean, that's very thoughtful of you for cheering up the little foals." praised his mom.

"Thanks, mom."

"So, How about it, Mom? Dad? Do you let me to move out, now?" asked Nova.

"Of course, son. Your old enough to take care of yourself. And I'm proud of you for your bravery. I'm sure you'll make some friends there." his dad permitted.

Nova jumps in joy in his mind, obviously excited, and said with an excited tone.

"Wow! Thanks, Dad! I promise I won't let you down!"

"I know you won't" said his dad with full trust.

"But..son?" his mom asked.

"If you're going to move out on your own, is that mean you will forget us?" asked in mom in a worried tone, with a sad look on her face but Nova replied with a warm smile.

"Of course not. I promise that I won't forget any of you. I'll send you a letter form time to time so, you know that I'll be okay once I got settled in."

his mom sighed in relief and permitted his son move out.

"Very well. You can move out, son. But, first thing in tomorrow morning, we'll send you to the train station so, you better start preparing for tomorrow."

"Thanks, mom. Thank you for trusting me. I better start preparing now. said Nova as he finishing the meal.

Once they done eating. Nova helps his mother washing some dishes and continue to proceed to go to the shop to buy the things that he need for tomorrow.