Chapter Eleven: Late Night Tour

The next few days were pretty busy while waiting for the new speakers to arrive. Vinyl and I were collaborating music ideas, we were planning a room layout for musical creation, getting some better software, and just enjoying each others company. After all, I was still getting used to the idea of dating.

It was nearing seven in the evening, and I needed some fresh air. Vinyl was sitting on the couch, watching something on the television. I picked up my truck keys, and headed for the door.

“Hey Vinyl, I’m going to go for a drive, you wanna come?” I offered. Vinyl’s eyes lit up.

“Sure! You forget, the only time I’ve been in your truck was when I ended up in the hospital. I’d like to enjoy it for once.” she said, hopping off of the couch.

I cringed at the memory of that event.

“Yeah, don’t even want to think about that. I really thought I lost you that day.” I said quietly. Vinyl quietly padded over to me, and nuzzled my leg.

“I know dude. I’m really sorry. I should never have tried something so stupid. I mean, trying to scan a man’s figure so I could...” Vinyl paused suddenly, a look of shock on her face.

“Of course...” she whispered.

I scratched my head.

“What?” I asked.

“The spell was incorrectly casted because you’re a dude! My spell didn’t work because I’m a mare, and you’re a colt… um, man. Damn man! I should have known that. I have to scan the same gender of the species I’m trying to transform into.” she said, pacing back and forth.

To be honest, I hadn’t thought about that, but it did make some sense. I shook my head.

“Regardless of that, I don’t want to try that again. I couldn’t bear it if something like that happened again. I’m perfectly happy with loving you as a little pony.” I said, picking Vinyl up, and letting her rest on my shoulder. Vinyl wrapped her hooves around my neck as I supported her, and nuzzled my neck, sighing contently.

“What did I ever to to deserve a guy like you?” she whispered. I chuckled.

“Well, technically, I was the one that summoned you here, so if anything, that should be my line.” I said, stroking her back. Vinyl huffed.

“Don’t ruin it.” she said.

We stayed in each others embrace for a few minutes, then I gently set her back down.

“Well, shall we go?” I asked, opening the door.

Vinyl walked out, and I followed, closing the door behind us.

I opened the door, and she climbed into my truck, and put on her seatbelt.

I turned the ignition, and the old diesel rumbled to life.

“This thing is loud.” Vinyl observed, splaying her ears down. I raised an eyebrow.

“Really? You listen to dubstep at maximum volume, but when you encounter a somewhat loud vehicle, you complain?” I asked, smirking. Vinyl stuck her tongue out at me. An adorable move.

“Hey, dubstep is music, this is just noise.” she said, getting comfy on the bench seat. I ignored her comment, and put the truck into gear. With it finally being dark, I had no worries of Vinyl being seen by others, as long as we didn’t get out anywhere.

The second pulled onto a main road, Vinyl began looking around in curiosity. I went somewhat slower than the speed limit so she could take her time and look. After a few minutes, we came to an intersection, where I stopped at the light. Vinyl looked ahead, than at me.

“Why’d we stop?” she asked. I pointed at the red light.

“Traffic light. When it’s red, we have to stop, and let the other direction of traffic cross. When it’s green, we go, and they’re supposed to stop.” I said. Vinyl mused over this information.

“We had stop signs back in Manehattan. But no lights.” she said.

I shrugged. “When you’ve got high speed machines like these, sometimes, stop signs aren’t efficient enough.” I explained.

We continued the town tour, and within seconds, Vinyl was freaking out about another thing. “WHAT’S THAT!?” she screeched suddenly. I flinched at her outburst, and looked to where she was pointing. A mall.

“What, the mall? It’s essentially just one huge building with a bunch of stores, restaurants, and other stuff inside of it. It’s essentially a place where people go to spend money.” I said, slowing so she could continue looking at the massive structure.

“Well, that’s convenient for space saving, I guess.” she said. She glanced at another location next to the mall. A bunch of parking spaces, with a large screen.

“That’s a drive in, before you ask.” I said. “People park their vehicles, and can watch a movie in the comfort of their cars. Usually people are out on a date, or something like that.” I said. Vinyl was silent. I looked at her, and discovered she was looking back at me.

“Could we go later?” she asked.

I shrugged. “I guess. Can’t say I’ve been to a drive in movie in the past few years.” I said, driving past the drive in.

After another half an hour of showing Vinyl the town, the moon came out. Full, and white.

“That’s a beautiful moon. Who raises and lowers it?” Vinyl asked casually. THAT question caught me off guard.

“Huh?” I asked, making sure I had heard her correctly.

“The moon? Who raises the moon here? And the sun, for that matter?” she repeated. I tried to figure out what she was asking.

“Um, nobody? They raise, and lower by themselves. Well, actually, the sun doesn’t move, but this planet moves around the sun, and the moon moves around the planet.” I explained.

Vinyl looked unsure.

“Soooo, nobody is in charge of the stars, sun, or moon?” she asked. I nodded.

“Yup, all natural.” I said.

“That’s weird.” Vinyl pointed out. I decided not to argue, seeing as things were clearly different between her world and mine. I did get an idea, though.

“If you really want to get a good view of the moon, you should see it from the local beach.” I said. Vinyl’s curiosity spiked.

“Could we?” she asked. I nodded.

“Sure, the beach is always open, although nobody really goes there at night. They don’t know what they’re missing.” I said, turning in the direction of the beach.

After a ten minute drive, me and Vinyl were standing on the smooth sand of the beach.

Vinyl was in awe. “Sweet Celestia...” she breathed, her eyes growing huge.

I smiled at her reaction, not to say it wasn’t expected.

“Yep, the beach is one thing during the day, but at night, it’s truly something else.” I said, gazing at the moon’s reflection on the peaceful waves.

“Could we sit here for a bit?” Vinyl asked. I shrugged.

“I don’t see why not. No reason not to enjoy the natural...” I chose that moment to look at Vinyl, who was sitting in the sand, gazing up at me with her big, red, moonlit eyes.

“...beauty.” I finished quietly. Vinyl’s cheeks turned red, and looked down into the sand, drawing a random line with her hoof.

I sat next to her, and put a hand under her chin, forcing her to look at me.

“Vinyl...” I whispered.

“Yes?” she asked quietly, closing her eyes some.

No more words were spoken. No more words needed to be spoken.

Vinyl and I slowly inched closer, until she was in my lap, looking directly at me. Our faces inched closer, and she closed her eyes.

I stroked her mane, and kissed her.

But this time, it was different. It wasn’t just a quick, cute kiss. It was a kiss of meaning, of passion.

Of real love.

Author's Note

Again, a short chapter. I wish I could actually write a decent length chapter in this story, but I keep getting such good opportunities to leave it to the next chapter.

BUT, the next chapter will make up for it. Let's just say... things heat up in the next chapter, if you know what I mean.