It’s been two days since Red Hawk has started to train Scootaloo, showing her how to build up her flight muscles, and keep in shape in order to fly. And so far, the filly was doing very well, as she was determined to do everything she could, to make sure she could fly. Red Hawk was actually impressed in how much spirit this little filly had, and was equally determine to help her to fly. But at the moment, Red Hawk was down at Carousal Boutique, at the request of one of Twilight Sparkles friends, Rarity. The reason why the seamstress wanted Red Hawk to visit, is because she wanted to try making some clothes based on his body structure, as she was getting various inspirations from thinking about the young man.

So now Red Hawk was standing on the main floors podium, wearing a specially made pair of shorts that Rarity made, after Red Hawk insisted on it when the unicorn asked him to strip. As Rarity takes measurements and do sketches on floating pieces of parchment, she would glance at the young’s mostly naked body, examining every bit of muscle under his tan skin. His body was certainly well-built, obvious signs that he keeps himself in shape.

As she continued to look over Red Hawks body, Rarity felt her face start to lightly warm up, true Red Hawk is not a pony, but even she has to admit that the young man was incredibly attractive. There was a distinct presence that Red Hawk exudes, enhancing his own charm, and own natural looks.

“Not that I don’t appreciate the free clothes you’ll be making me Rarity, but…how much longer do I have to stand like this.” Red Hawk asked as his held-out arms & wings started to twitch. “I’m starting to cramp up a little.”

“Don’t worry Red Hawk, I’m almost done.” Rarity said as she finished the measurements, and writing them all down on a single piece of paper, while she finishes up one of the two basic sketches she was doing. A few moments later Rarity had finished her sketches, and slipped them along with the measurements into a small folder.

“Alright darling, I’m done now. You can stop posing.”

“Finally!” Red Hawk exasperated as he dropped his arms, and his wings flopped down as well, as he drops to his rear. “I didn’t think standing like that for so long would be so, strenuous.”

“Well it’s over now Red, and again, thank you for indulging in my request.” Rarity said as she giggled behind a hoof.

“No problem. I actually need a change of clothes if I’m going to be here, longer than I expected.” Red Hawk said.

“Actually, I’ve been wondering something dear.” Rarity said as she looked at Red Hawk, who looked over to where the unicorn was standing. “Why do you wear clothes all the time, if anything, they seem to hide that astonishing body of yours.” Red Hawk chuckled as a light blush crossed his face, while he lightly scratches the side of his head with one finger.

“Well you see Rarity, its mostly for modesty sake. Humans only get this naked for specific occasions, or special events.” Red Hawk said. “Also we only show our, full, selves to those they plan to have a family with.”

“Oh!” Rarity said, as her little blush flushed into a brighter one.

“Well then, I’ll be sure to have the new clothes made soon for you. Oh, and your own clothes should be done drying.” Rarity said as she trotted to her backyard, where Red Hawks clothes hung. As Red Hawk got dressed in his freshly washed, and sun-dried clothes, Rarity informed the young man that the test batch of clothes should be ready by tomorrow.

After leaving the boutique, Red Hawk took to the sky, soaring over the town. As he was soaring through the air, Red Hawk’s mind started to wonder off, thinking about his home world. the young man started to remember the wide-open skies he would soar through, and swim through the clouds that were high in the sky. at the thought of clouds, Red Hawk started to chuckle, back home he was able to fly through the large clumps and mounds of clouds, but here in Equestria the clouds were barely higher than some of the buildings.

“Never thought I’d miss flying through clouds so much.” Red Hawk said to himself as he soared over a lone road, and as he was flying Red Hawk spotted something off in the distance. upon closer examination Red Hawk noticed what the object was, a small red painted wooden building. “Well now…that’s an adorable little building.”

Red Hawk quickened his pace, and flew over to the building, and started to hover around it and examine ever pained plank the building had. All in all, it looked like a really OLD SCHOOL wooden school house. The bell sounded as it rang back and forth, causing Red Hawk to fly back to a nearby tree, and roosting on the top of it, while covering his ears as the bell was pretty loud. A moment later the bell stopped ringing, and Red Hawk soon saw a small cluster of foals exit the building, his eyes soon caught sight of Scootaloo walking with 2 other foals. One of the foals is a bright yellow color, with a mane & tail that’s bright red, with a cute little bow. The other foal was bit taller than Scootaloo, with a pale grey coat, and a curly mane & tail of two shades of different pink.

“So Scootaloo who is this mystery pony you want to introduces us to?” the unicorn filly asked the pegasus as they left the school house, while other foals emerged from the building.

“His name is Red Hawk, and trust me, it’s better that you see him for yourselves.” Scootaloo teased her friend.

“Come on Scootaloo, you’ve been teasing us about this pony you’ve meet for two days, just gives a hint at what he’s like.” The earth pony filly said to her friend.

It would seem that Scootaloo has been talking about Red Hawk to her friends, but hasn’t been telling them everything about the winged man. A small smile came to the young man’s mouth as he watched his little friend looking pretty happy. With a strong flap of his wings Red Hawk was sent airborne, startling some of the foals still hanging out in front of the school house, before flying off back towards town. But once Scootaloo noticed Red Hawk’s shadow sliding across the ground, she immediately looked up and when she spotted Red Hawk, she called out to him.

“Red Hawk!” the young man stopped in mid-air and looked back down at Scootaloo, and gave a small wave. While also seeing the shocked faces of the other two fillies. “Come down here, I’ve want to introduce you to my friends.” Adhering to the fillies request, Red Hawk made his way to the foals on the ground, his wingbeats kicking up some dust and dirt before landing.

“What’s up Scootaloo?” Red Hawk asked as he folds his wings, the three fillies watching with interest as they fluff up, before settling.

“Not much, but I want you to meet my two friends!” Scootaloo said as she gestured to her friends, Apple Bloom & Sweetie Belle were their names and they were just staring, slacked-jawed, up at Red Hawk. Who just found their shocked expressions adorable. The two fillies eventually snapped out of their stupor, and found their voices.

“H-hi there.” Sweetie Belle said as she took a step forward, her eyes looking to Red Hawk, and his right wing. “You’re really…tall.” Was all the filly could say, which got a giggle out of Scootaloo & Apple Bloom, while Red Hawk just looked himself over.

“That I am.” He simply said as he looked back down at the filly, before looking at Scootaloo. “So Scootaloo what are you and you’re little friends up to today?” Red Hawk asked the filly, while Sweetie Belle & Apple Bloom went around him, so they could get a better look at the young man’s large wings.

“Well we were actually heading off to Sugarcube Corner for a treat. Oh! do you wanna come?” Scootaloo asked the tall young man.

“Well…if you’re friends are alright with me tagging along, then sure.”

Sweetie Belle & Apple Bloom clearly had no objection, and the two fillies were already to head out. Unable to resist the excitement of the little ones, Red Hawk followed the three fillies, while also answering any and all questions that Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom had. As the small group makes their way to the confectionary, ponies watched the human stride past them, as he tends to fly everywhere he went so ponies rarely get to get a good look at him, unless they were a pegasus. But now the ponies were able to get a very good look at him, and seeing just how much taller he was compared to them, and to the three fillies who barely came up to his knees. A few minutes of walking and the group finally makes it to the confectionary, where a group of ponies were happily eating their treats, and Miss. Cake was at the counter cleaning it. When the mare saw the group enter, she was pleasantly surprised.

“Well sweet cinnamon on toast, this is an interesting combination of customers.” The mare said as the group approached the counter.

“Hi Miss. Cake.” The three fillies said in unison.

“Hello there girls, I see that you have an escort with you this time.” Miss. Cake said as she looked at Red Hawk, who smiled down at the mare. “How have you been Hawk, feeling at home in Ponyville yet?”

“A little. Still getting used to the whole, being in another world thing, but, I’m hanging int there.” Red Hawk said to the mare who smiles and nodded to his words.

After pleasantries were given, Miss. Cake asked the group what it is they would like. The fillies asked for an assortment of cookies with chocolate, strawberry & vanilla milkshakes. As for Red Hawk, he just asked for a cup of coffee and a blueberry muffin. Once the group has gotten their desired treats after a brief wait period, they headed to one of the unoccupied tables, and began eating and drinking their treats.

“So Red Hawk where exactly do you stay? You don’t sleep in a tree like an actual bird, do ya?” Apple Bloom asked the tall human who just chuckled at her question.

“No…well, I guess in a way I do.” Red Hawk said cryptically as he takes a sip of his coffee. “Right now I’m crashing with Twilight until I, figure out everything. like where I’ll permanently live, or if I’m sticking around and not go exploring the world.”

“So you don’t have a place of your own?” Sweetie Belle asked. Red Hawk just shook his head.

“Don’t have a job, so I can’t pay for a room, or a house of my own.” The young man said as he just looked at his cup of coffee, wings fluttering at his sides.

“…I’m not even sure if anyone would hire someone that can’t do anything but fly.” Red Hawks mood started to drift off for a bit, and the fillies could see his shift in mood pretty easily. That’s when Scootaloo came up with an idea.

“Well Red, if you want a place to stay, you could crash at my place.” The group looked at the pegasus as she continued. “You know my parents are always gone, and my aunts watch me whenever they get a chance. But mostly other ponies that my parents talked to watch over me, Miss. Cake is actually one of my hired watchers.”

“Indeed I am.” Miss. Cake said as she places a tray of muffins in front of a grey pegasus, who eagerly licked her lips. “However even with the ponies her parent’s hired, they can’t keep watch over her most of the time, due to their schedules.” That’s when Miss. Cake also got an idea.

“Red Hawk if you watch over Scootaloo, if you were to act as Scootaloo’s permanent watcher, I’d be glad to let you have the bits that her parents send me for payment.”

“Oh no Miss. Cake I couldn’t take money meant for you.” Red Hawk said as he held his hands up in polite refusal.

“Nonsense dear. I get plenty of bits here, plus, it would also help you earn your income so you could eventually get your own place. Or whatever else a human needs.”

Scootaloo agreed to this idea, plus if Red Hawk was her guardian, per-say, then she’ll be able to see him every day and go flying and be trained without having to go look for him. Red Hawk thought about it for a bit himself. This did sound like a pretty good idea, plus, it would be nice to keep on eye on Scootaloo, cause over the past few days Red Hawk has taken a shine from the filly. After thinking it over for another minute or so, Red Hawk agreed to the arrangement, which obviously made Scootaloo very happy, and Miss. Cake said she would spread the word to the other sitters about the situation. After the group had finished their snacking, and Red Hawk talking to Miss. Cake about the arrangement and duties of the sitters for Scootaloo, the little filly brought her Red Hawk to her house. Unfortunately Sweetie Belle & Apple Bloom had to head home, but they wished the pair luck.

It was certainly one of the more bigger houses that Red Hawk has seen, and when he entered the house…it was rather boring looking, there were barely anything to decorate the house, there wasn’t even that many pictures around the house. The only one that Red Hawk could see was a single picture near the stairway. The picture showed Scootaloo and what Red Hawk assumed was her parents, a pretty big earth pony stallion, and a tall slim pegasus mare. They looked so…happy in this picture. Red Hawk started to think back, back when he was younger…when his mom & dad loved him…when he was…

“Red Hawk?” Scootaloo’s voice caused Red Hawk to snap out of his thoughts, and turned to look at the filly, who was looking at him with a confused look. “Are you okay, you look like your sad?” Red Hawk quickly put on a smile before shaking his head.

“I’m fine Scootaloo. I was just looking at this picture, these must be you’re parent’s right?” the fill nodded as she trotted over to Red Hawk and pointed at the picture.

“That’s my dad Snap Shutter, and that’s my mom Mane Allgood.” Scootaloo said proudly. “They travel all around the world, to study all of the rarest plants & animals for the betterment of Equestira, like developing medicine or other stuff for ponies.” Scootaloo’s smile faltered just a tad.

“And that’s why there always gone?” Red Hawk asked as he knelt down, Scootaloo then slowly nodded her head.

“…I really miss them.” the filly then looked up at the photo on the wall, a small twinge of sadness tugging at her heart. “You know, I don’t have that many memories of my parents. Sometimes, I even forget what they look like, because i don't get to see them that much. If I didn’t have this picture, I might think that I never had a mom or dad.”

A small swell of tears started to make their way to Scootaloo’s eyes, noting how often she often feels alone. she only gets to see her parents once every couple of years, maybe twice in one year if they had lighter assignments, but she still rarely gets to see her parents. As Scootaloo started to feel tears run down her cheeks, the little filly felt Red Hawks wing wrap over, and gently pulled her in closer to him, where she rest her chin on his right knee & felt his had pat her head.

“I know how you feel Scootaloo. I miss my parents to.” The filly looked up to the young man as he looked down at her, a slightly sadden smile on his face. “But now, we got each other. so we don’t have to feel like we’re alone anymore. Right?” Scootaloo wiped the tears away and nodded her head, before nuzzling into Red Hawks knee.

“You know what…” Scootaloo said as she propped herself up. “I’ve always wondered what it would be like to have a brother.” Red Hawk chuckled a little at that.

“Well I guess I can play the role of your brother while I’m here, and you—” Red Hawk said as he booped Scootaloo on the nose, causing her to scrunch her muzzle, and garnered another chuckle from the young man. “Can be my little sister.”

Scootaloo seemed to like that idea, as she hopped up on Red Hawk’s leg, and wrapped her forelegs around the young mans neck. Red Hawk gave a slight awkward smile, before placing a hand on Scootaloo’s head and giving her a pat, while encompassing the both of them in his wings.

Author's Note

Well how about that, Scootaloo gets a big brother figure to help coupe with her loneliness. Hopefully things work out for the both of them.