My Little Pony: The Accursed Friendship

Chapter 2: Seeking Information

After many attempts at searching my precious items, looking and searching in every nook and cranny in Manehattan, my efforts have seen to be proven futile. With no leads left of any kind I sighed in exhaustion. After consideration and pondering, I escorted myself back to the train station. Looking at the map I mentally crossed out Manehattan for its failed attempts to provide me with any useful findings of any sort. Before I let out of frustration, I quickly composed myself before my anger would cloud my judgement.

’Hmm...now think, I’ve stopped by at almost every place in Equestria, the only question is where to now?’ I thought to myself before looking at a particular town on the map.

’Ponyville? Sounds promising, I suppose it would be too hard to search there.’ Forming a plan in my head, I payed for a ticket and set off to find any evidence of my lost treasure.

During my time on the train I’ve chatted with various ponies, asking what to expect in this town, let’s just say the results I had received we’re more than unexpected. One said while it may seem quite, it isn’t, which from the response couldn’t have been any more cryptic. Another said craziness happens there all the time, making me wonder if I should take any necessary precautions upon my visit. A few more minutes had gone by as the express came to slow down until it came to a halt, signifying our arrival. I waited until all the other ponies who were leaving got off the train before leaving myself.

“Hmm...so this is Ponyville huh?” I thought out loud before getting back on topic.

’First things first, directions.’ I walked up the first pony I encountered.

“Excuse me miss?” The mare in question looked at me. “Would you be so kind as to tell me the direction of Ponyville?” she nodded and pointed behind me. I thanked her a walked off to said direction.

(Ponyville)

As I entered the town, walking aimlessly, I was able to look around at my surroundings, and dare I say that compared to Manehattan, this town is certainly more...colourful than what I’m accustomed to.

’Well, everything around here doesn’t really scream out of the ordinary, but one should always expect the unexpected.’ Should I be prepared for was is to come from this town? Maybe, maybe not, but from the ponies that I have discussed with regarding this town yielded the same answers and conclusions. While I shouldn’t be worried to extent, it’s better to be safe than sorry. After walking for a few minutes my stomach let out a soft reminder of what it required.

*growl*

Ah sustenance, I guess it has been awhile since I’ve eaten. And looking at food markets didn’t really help my case at this moment. Looking around to see anypony near me, I ask them if they had any restaurants or bakeries of any of kind. Giggling at my question, she pointed behind me to see a building which I assumed was made of gingerbread. She asked me if I was new here in which I nodded. She gave me a welcome and departed to where she needed to be. Taking a good look at the building and pondered for a bit.

’Quite the odd confectionary to put it mildly’ Was my last thought before entering. When I went in I saw pretty much the standard like any other bakery I went to, ponies sitting on table chatting out and about, pastries on display and whatnot. Looking at their selection I was slightly impressed by it.

’Their business must be doing well with this kind of variety’ I thought as I walked to the mare on the counter. She was a blue coloured mare with cherry eyes, wearing pink earrings and an yellow apron and pink feathers on it and a mane that looked like strawberry toothpaste.

“Welcome to Sugar Cube Corner, what can I get for you?” She smiled using her automated greeting. I smiled back politely.

’Instinctual greeting that natural means years of experience, probably owns the store too no doubt.’ I analyzed in my head as I window shopped at the selection.

“By the looks of these deserts, it may well be very hard for me to decide on anything.” She giggled and smiled.

“Why thank you deary, we put out very heart and soul into every one of them?” From your cutiemark I saw through the glass, I don’t doubt it. Wait a minute, we?

“Who else works in this establishment?”

“That would be my husband and Pinkie Pie.” Pinkie Pie?

“Would she perchance be another relative of yours?” She laughed and gave a distant smile.

“No, but we always treat her like one.” heh...must be a nice feeling.

“You must be a new to Ponyville right?” Shouldn’t really be that hard to deduce.

“You would indeed be correct in that assumption.” She then pulls out two cupcakes from below the counter.

“In that case, have a welcome gift, on the house.” I saw the two cupcakes on the table, one was a vanilla base with vanilla whip cream, sprinkles and a strawberry on top. The other had a chocolate base with chocolate whip cream and mint sprinkles on it. Needless to say that it looked pretty appealing to eyes.

“Are you certain about this?” I asked never gotten a handout before.

“Of course sweetie. I’m sure you’ll love it.” She said as I looked down at the cupcakes once more. I thanked her and went to a nearby table. Sitting down, I take a bite of the cupcake.

’Wow, it’s pretty good, not the most healthy, but my stomach will take anything at this point.’ I kept eating as I saw two ponies chatting and laughing together. Looking towards the laughter I saw two ponies busy eating cupcakes themselves. One pony was pink along with her puffy pink mane. If there was one word that would describe her as a whole, it would be bubbly, from her smile to her contagious laughter. I took a quick look at her cutiemark as it redeemed inappropriate if I stared for too long. It consisted of the balloons. Could she be a balloon bender, or is it merely symbolic? Well most cutiemarks are anyways.

’Im going on a limb and guessing that’s Pinkie Pie the mare on the counter mentioned.’ I saw her leave, pressuming to get more cupcakes. That left her friend on the table eating cupcakes same as me. This pony was blue with a rainbow like mane and magenta eyes.

’Hmm...pegasus pony, with the way she presents herself, likes to fly a lot if her cutiemark is any indication, maybe a weather pony.’ Her cutiemark was a cloud with a rainbow coloured lighting bolt under it. ’Well that can certainly mean a lot of things by looking at it’. I thought as I kept looking her, muting the world with my thoughts. I could’ve kept going but the cleanliness of my plate stopped me from doing so. Not even realizing I already finished both of my cupcakes, I got up a gave the plate to the mare.

“My compliments and gratitude for the cupcakes, they are without a doubt well crafted. I’m glad to talk to you but I’m afraid I must be off for business.” She smiled at my praise.

“Why thank you dear, please do come again.” I nodded. I was about to leave before she stopped me. “Oh pardon me dear but I never got your name.” I smiled a bit walked to her counter again.

“You may simply call me Bookmark.” I said as I shook her hoof. “And yours?”

“Call me Mrs. Cake.” I nodded and headed out of the bakery.

’Okay, I’m going to be staying here for a while like every other place I’ve been to. So citizenship first.’ And once again, asking ponies for direction was probably going to be a common occurrence for me.

Looking at the market and shops around here reminded me of how vibrant and colourful everything here was. This was definitely something that going to take time to get used to. Since the town looked pretty quiet today there wasn’t a lot of ponies to talk to. But fortunately I started to hear to ponies chatting from a distance. I smiled as I made myself known.

“Excuse me.” I called out as the two both looked at me. I saw one pony and apparently a baby dragon.

’Huh, Don’t see a lot of those very often.’ I thought as I looked at the dragon. The dragon was about half my height with a purple layout and light green scales on his stomach and back. There wasn’t much else to take notice of other than the other pony.

“I was hoping to find a building that associates to citizen enrolment. Do you know where I can look for such a place?” The pony started at me for a couple of seconds before she shook her head. Out of all the ponies if met this far, this one was the most peculiar.

’An alicorn? From her age she must’ve became one not to long ago. I have to look into this.’ I looked at the pony with a blank expression. The pony had purple coloured fur with a dark purple straight styled mane with a pink streak on it as well as her eyes being the same colour as her body. The interesting thing about her cutiemark was that it was one big star with smaller white ones surrounding it. What it means should come to me in due time, but for right now, directions.

“Oh, I’m sorry, are you new here?” She asked me probably getting out of her shock not far from a few seconds ago. I nodded.

“Indeed, I hail from Manehattan, but I decided to relocate for a much more...peaceful environment.” My ulterior motives not shown should it come into topic. She told me to keep going straight for a place now named Town Hall for enrollment. I thanked her and walked away leaving the two confused and awkward from my sudden departure, not that I blame them. Noticing the strange look the purple pony gave me I clicked my tongue.

’She must know something, but how can I trail her off the scent’? With her being an alicorn didn’t really help my case. I shrugged off the thoughts for a later time before setting off to my destination, now it was only a matter of time before I begin my search.

(Town Hall)

It was only a matter of minutes before I finally made to the Town Hall. Going inside I begin to see all kinds of banners on the ceiling and a red carpet leading to what I would believe is the stage. Other than the door I entered in, I also saw another entrance way behind the stage curtains. Seeing the door, I gently knocked on the door.

“One minute please.” Came out a polite female voice, she opened the door and took a look at me.

“Hello, what can I do for you?” She asked as I took in her appearance. She was a beige looking earth pony with a slightly curly grey mane. She had light blue eyes as well as having yellow rimmed glasses and a white collar with a green piece of cloth on it, hmm...not sure what they’re really called.

“I had been informed by Ponyville’s residence that I was able to enroll for citizenship here, is this proven to be true?” She looked at me questionably look before getting what I was saying.

“So your new to Ponyville?” I nodded. “Well welcome, I’m Mayor Mare, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” She took out her hoof for me to shake as I did the same. She told me to come inside her office to get started on enrolling.

Although the process was tedious and excruciatingly boring, it was well worth it. During the process I had asked her if they’re were any sources of information I can reach. She told there was a library here before it burned to cinder for reasons unknown, or something she wasn’t willing to tell me. But then she added that there is a castle nearby and the owner of it, saying that it had what I was looking for regarding research or other purposes.

“I’ve been meaning to ask you, is there a reason your asking me this?” I nodded. I guess it doesn’t hurt to bend the truth.

“As a natural bookworm, I’ve been hoping to obtain various topics regarding Ponyville along with searching for items that are of great importance to me.” Feeling satisfied with my answer she dropped topic and walked me out with a smile, welcoming me to Ponyville once more. Now time to look for that castle.

(Castle of Friendship)

After asking ponies for directions I came across a tall crystallized building. Looking at it with curiosity.

’Judging by the structure it must’ve been built recently.’ Looking at the design made it seem like it was fit for royalty. Walking to the front of the door, I gently knock on the door. Hearing hoofsteps approaching I step back and smiled, connecting the dots on who this pony was.

“Good Evening, are you by any chance Miss Sparkle?”

Author's Note

Finally done with this chapter. Certainly took long enough. Anyway, I hope I gave I better insight of the character without spoiling too much. More chapters in the future and more questions that needs answering. Who is this pony? Stay tuned for more. If there is any questions regarding anything about the story, the character or the story itself let me know. Hopefully we’ll get to see his true intentions.

Sincerely,

TheStrategicGod