Blind Melody

by Neon Shine

Rating: teen
Tags: Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Alternate Universe, Sad, Romance, Drama, Original Character, Spike, Dinky Hooves, Derpy Hooves, Human, Main 6
Length: 11249

When life gives another chance to relive it, but it includes being in a new world, will you accept?

Gus Hogwill is a blind guitarist, he plays songs to help express his emotions. After his first and last talent show he attended, he found himself near a wall that emits a bright light that teleported him and his brother, Gary, to a world that is almost opposite to the current world they live in.

This is my first fic I ever made, so go easy with the comments. I also need tips and advice from you guys. I would also thank the musicians for making such amazing songs!

Published 2012-10-03 07:10:01 UTC
Last updated 2016-05-23 02:07:27 UTC

Chapter 1: Between Fairy Tales and Happy Endings

Chapter 1:
Between Fairy Tales and Happy Endings

I was guided to the stage, then sat on a chair with my guitar in my left hand. I can feel the spotlight touch my face, signaling me to start. This is the only way I can change things for me, and I will not miss this chance...

A week earlier...

"Gary! Get up it's time to get ready for school!" Gary's mom called out.

"Alright", with that said, he sits up on his bed and stretches his sleepy limbs.

"Wake your brother as well" she added. "Ok" Gary murmured.

10 minutes later, the brothers heads to the kitchen while Gary is guiding his brother down the stairs. "I got this, thanks for the help, Gary" said his brother. "Anytime, Gus" Gary replied, he let go of his elder brother to let him walk by himself.

Gus Hogwill is the eldest brother in the family, but he is born blind. With the help of his younger brother, Gary Hogwill, he manages to live his life with fewer problems. Gus has also has good memory, he was able to memorize his path around the house and school.

After eating their breakfast and prepared themselves for school, their father drove them to school in utter silence.

"Hey Gus, I really think you should join the talent show, to get your grades up and-" gary was cut off by his brother, " I told it's not a good idea."

"I think it's a good one," his father disagreed, "you can play the guitar blindfolded" his father said jokingly. (the reason why he is wearing a blindfold is because his shades always get stolen or broken by accidents and by his so called friends).

"Think it like this bro, if you show your guitar skills that you learned from mom, they could think different about you. This could change your life!" Gary exclaimed.

"Your mother supports this as well. You know, your brother here is joining the talent show too" said their father.

"Yup, gonna show them some magic they will never forget" said Gary with a sly smile.

"Alright fine, but just one song" said Gus. Gary cheered in joy that his brother will attend the talent show in school. Then silence filled the rest of the trip to school.

The brothers reached the school and entered to their respective rooms. Mrs. Smith, Gus' homeroom teacher, told him to meet her after class.

Gus always had problems in school, not because of the topics and lessons in class, but instead it's the occupants inside the classroom. Gus is the main target for bullies, without his eye sight, he has no other choice but to trust people when he needs them. Gus was always tricked, pranked, and lied to by most of his classmates, but he never doupted his dicisions he makes, he knows that people around doesn't want to really hurt him. Gus rarely shows his emotions to the public, it's mosty seen at home. Through all the insults, injuries and pain made by his colleagues, he never seems to react to any of them.

After class...

The bell rang, telling everyone that class is over for today. Gus sat on his chair, patiently waiting for his homeroom teacher, Mrs. Smith. The room was silent, until he heard footsteps. He can tell that it's a "she" because it sounds like she is wearing heels.

"Mrs. Smith?" he called out to be sure.

"Yes, it's me" she said flatly. She sat behind her desk and began a conversation. "I heard from your father that you declined to get surgery to make you see. I was wondering, why reject an offer like this? This can really help you-"

"Because he wanted me to be a child he wanted me to be" he interrupted. "He doesn't really respect me for being blind. To be honest, I rejected the surgery since I was 10"

"Then why?" she simply asked.

"Because it's not me, for me getting that surgery is like replacing the original with a clone that is much better than the first" he said sounding depressed. "I mean, I made it this far right? I don't need my eye sight to live my imperfect life".

To be honest myself, your father told me to try to convince you to get the surgery, bit I understand and respect your reasons" she said feeling pity for him.

I appreciate your understanding. Oh and when is the talent show coming up? My brother is looking forward for me to join" feeling a little embarrassed by asking.

"It's on Tuesday at 3 pm, I didn't know you have a talent" she said in surprise.

"My mom taught me to play the guitar, this will be my first time to actually perform in public" said Gus.

Well, I'll be looking forward to it, and don't worry about registering, I'll do it for you. Oh and since this your first time performing, I'll give you a little tip. Play a song your most comfortable with or something that can help you express your feelings" she said.

"Alright, Thank you, ma'am" said Gus as he stood up and heads to the exit.

At the entrance of the room, Gary waits for his brother to help him get home.'I wonder what they are talking about in there' he thought to himself. His train of thought was interrupted by his brother's voice calling him.

"Ready to go, bro?" asked Gary. Gus simply replied with a nod. Gary held his hand and guided him around the school.

"So, what are you guys talking about?" Gary asked.

"Nothing really important" he answered. "Oh, alright" said Gary as they continue their trek home.

It's finally the weekends, the brothers are looking forward to the talent show.

Gary is at the yard practicing his magic talents for the upcoming talent show, but Gary's magic isn't a simple a "pull rabbit under your hat" trick we see in other magicians.

Gary Hogwill is the youngest child in the family. He is one of the well educated students in school; he got good grades and the smartest in class. But spite all the features of a great student, Gary is gifted in something even more special in him. Gary has the D.N.A. of his ancestor Necky Dame, legends says he is a wizard that can cast spells beyond our wildest imaginations. Gary discovered this special talent when he was 7, he was helping his mom clean up a shelf with figurines which his mom collected for a hobby. Then, Gary's mom accidentally knocked over a figurine. Gary reaches to catch it from falling, but it slowly slows down it's speed and made a full stop in mid-air. and Gary has full control of it. Years have passed, Gary was able to practice this magical arts slowly without being seen by others or his father, who knows how will he react to this.

Gary scans the area to be sure he is alone in the yard. When he is sure he is indeed alone, he began to concentrate on a small rock that he placed at the middle of the yard. He slowly levitates the rock in the air slowly but surely. He then thinks about making it disappear, with a sound of *poof*, the rock vanished.

Satisfied by his progress, he heads back inside his home to do his homework, not wanting to show more of his *talent* in the public too much.

Inside the house, Gus is in his room with his mom practicing his singing and the guitar, but Gus didn't tell exactly what song he chose for the show.

One night, Gus had an argument with his father of what his teacher told him, but things went out of hand, his father went too far. He said that Gus' life is nothing but a gamble, when he heard when his wife is pregnant, he was caught off-guard, and he never want a child too soon.

Gus fell to a depression, losing the love of his parents, but the love and care of his younger brother kept him sane, like a bandage in a large crack in his broken heart.

Three days of sadness, the day of the show is starting. The competitors are all nervous,except Gus, who is still depressed about what happened. Gary tried comforting him, it worked a short while, but he still suffering from his heavy heart.

Time has passed, the competitors showed their talents with confidence, but Gary seems to have caught most of their attention with his "tricks".

Gus was last to perform. The MC started to introduce him, he was welcomed with a low applause, the audience was busy talking with each other other and some are surprised to see him on stage for the first time.

I was guided to the stage, sat on a chair with my guitar in my left hand. I can feel the spotlight shine on my face, signaling me to start. This is the only way I can change things things for me, and I will not miss this chance. I untied my blindfold to reveal my soulless eyes, and prepared myself to begin.

"Pick a song that can help me release my emotions" he recalls to himself.

Prince Whateverer= Between Fairy Tales and Happy Endings

i used to be the one
stuck on the sidelines-
but lately things have started to change

i would've never thought
that being the way i am
could make everything end up this way

this is never what i would have expected
theres nothing wrong but they still want me corrected

why cant you just let me do what i do
im not hurting anyone so why are you
(why are you?)

how could you
try and change who i've always been
what did i do wrong?
i never wanted any of this
im sorry if i ever offended any of you
but i am who i am,
there's not much more that i can do

a wise man once said that friendship was magic
the way i see it, its been nothing but tragic
i tried my best and it wasnt quite there
a fairy tale but no happy ending for this man?

(a single tear fell in my lifeless eyes, as I recall my memories)

i just dont know what went wrong
they don't love me any more so, 'so long'

now im left out, on my own
wish there was somewhere for me to call home

is it not enough that im in the background?
you wanna drop me because of how my voice sounds?

well i apologize if i ever made you sad
but i will not be sorry for being who i am

this is who i am

how could you
try and change who i've always been
what did i wrong?
i never wanted any of this
im sorry if i ever offended any of you
but i am who am,
there's not much more that i can do

a wise man once said that friendship was magic
the way i see it, its been nothing but tragic
i tried my best and it wasnt quite there
a fairy tale but no happy ending for this man?

(Tears start to flow as I recall the pain I suffered made by my enemies, friends and family)

how could you
try and change who i've always been
what did i wrong?
i never wanted any of this
im sorry if i ever offended any of you
but i am who am,
there's not much more that i can do

a wise man once said that friendship was magic
the way i see it, its been nothing but tragic
i tried my best and it wasnt quite there
so will there ever be a happy ending for this man?

As the song came to an end, the entire stadium is filled with nothing but silence, no cheering and no applause. The audience weren't expecting any of this to happen, the song alone told a story about his imperfect life that Gus lived ever since. Some of the audience felt pity, feeling sorry for understanding how hard his life really is. The others felt guilt and regret, as if they never really wanted to do those mean things to him when seeks help or guidance.

Gus stood up from his seat and tries to make an exit, not wanting to waste any of their time. Gus shakily walks to the stairs to reach the exit, but fell half-way face first on the ground. Covered in dirt, tears, bruises and blood escaping from his fresh scars, he took his guitar and bravely continues his journey home.

Somewhere behind the stage, Gary saw his brother heads to the stairs to get down. He was about to run towards him to help, but instead saw his blindfold on the rails of the staircase. 'He must have dropped this when he is heading down' Gary said to himself. He took it and heads downstairs to assist him, but he is almost out of sight.

In the crowd of people talking about Gus' performance, a man with a large bag behind him, saw Gus pass by him. The man wanted to say something to him, so he followed him to say his piece.

During Gus' journey home, he felt the wind somehow pulling him, like a vacuum but weaker. He let the wind take him, thinking it would help him around the city. With every step he took, the pulling wind gets stronger and stronger as he went deeper to the city. He suddenly bumped into a wall, not really expecting a wall to be in front of him. But he found it strange because that's where he can feel the wind is pulling him.

Stepping back a few steps, the wall in front of him suddenly emits a bright light, he can feel it touching him as he approaches it to find the source of light.

Behind him, the man with the bag lurked form a corner and saw Gus walking towards a bright light from a wall. He walks slowly towards Gus to get a better view what's going on. Suddenly, the light gets brighter, blinding the man. The light engulfs Gus and the man, and slowly fades away. The alley was empty, Gus and the man Disappeared.

Later, Gary reached the alley where he saw Gus ended up, but it's empty. Gary scans the area for another exit, but it seems there is only one path and ends with a wall. He investigates further by going in the alley to look for him, thinking he is hiding.

The alley gets darker as he went deeper, he then uses his magical talent to emit a light for him to see. When he reaches where the alley ends up, he found it weird that his brother just disappeared in an alley. When his hand with the magical aura touches the wall, a small spark arks from his hand to the wall. Then it begins emitting a bright light once again. The light surrounded and blinds him, then it slowly fades away. The alley is once again empty, like have ever happened in the alley.

Chapter 2: Hard Landing

Chapter 2:
Hard Landing

Air...
All I can feel is air...

It was a feeling I never experience before, there is nothing to touch but wind that is blowing at me with rush. Am I falling?

I finally realize that I am free falling from the sky, but how did I get here when I was on the ground moments ago?

At the afternoon sky, a bright sphere of light, moving at great speed crash landed just outside a small town. A little girl witnessed the crash. Curiosity took hold of her mind, so she went out to get a better look of the crash site.

A small crater was formed from the crash, and a man who is just laying outside the crater. His body was filled with dirt and dried blood, but it's not from the crash, but before he crashed.

My body isn't numb anymore from that unexpected landing, but something feels different. Is this grass? And the air, it smells cleaner than before. Is this what they call heaven? It can't be, what I heard of, heaven should be on clouds not on the ground. It's too real to be a dream either. Where am I?

Gus found himself not in a city, but somewhere more peaceful. The air is clean from smoke or pollution, their is grass under his feet and the sun shines on him with a dim light thanks to the clouds. He decided to relax on the ground for awhile to get use to the feeling, until someone poked his face.

"Hey mister, are you ok?" said a voice of a young girl.

"I'm fine" he replied, not expecting someone would be here.

Thank the Goddess, I thought you were dead! Since you crash here" said the little girl.

"Well, as you can see, I'm alive. Is there anything you need?" he asked.

The little started to send a barrage of questions. "Is all these trash yours? Where you from? How did you get here? Is something with your eyes?"

"Let's see, I remember only bringing my guitar with me. I'm from Los Angeles. I don't know how I got here, really. And yes, I'm blind. Any more questions?" He asked expecting more.

"What's your name? Where is Lost Angle? And what is blind?" she asked innocently.

"My name is Gus Hogwill. It's actually pronounce Los Angeles, little one. Aren't we in Los Angeles? And blind means I can't use my eyes, in other words I can't see anything. I have to rely on my other senses like hearing and smelling." He answered.

"Nope, we're just outside a town called Ponyville. My name is Dinky Doo, Nice to meet you Mr. Hogwill" Dinky greeted.

"Mr. Hogwill is my father's name, call me Gus" he said with a smile.

"Ok, do you want to go to town, Gus?" asked Dinky.

"I would like that, can you help me up?" he asked. She nodded and took his hand to help him up and leads him towards town.

"Oh, can you get my guitar? It's probably somewhere here." Said Gus.
She replied with a simple "ok" and looks around the crater where it might be located. She then handed the guitar to him when she found it and continues their trek towards town.

"So Dinky, how did you found me?" He asked.

"Well, I saw a shooting star awhile ago, and saw it crashed outside town. I was expecting a star or an alien to be honest" she chuckled at the last statement.

'Does that mean I'm not on Earth anymore?' he thought to himself as they slowly walk towards the entrance of town.

Once they reach town, the town folks were staring at Gus, he is covered in dirt, dust and dried blood.

"Your town is pretty quiet" he thought out loud.

"Well, that's because they're kinda surprised by your appearance" Dinky replied.

"I don't look that bad, do I?" he asked quizzically.

"Sorry, but, you look like a hobo" she giggled.

After the awkward walk to Dinky's home, they arrived to their destination. Dinky then saw a woman with pink puffy hair and carrying a box, she is also ringing the doorbell at Dinky's home.

"Hello, Pinkie" Dinky greeted with a wave.

"Oh, hi Dinky! Your mother ordered a box of muffins, can you give thi-. Why are you holding a hobo?" Asked Pinkie as she noticed Gus.

"I told you look like a hobo" Dinky whispered. "This is Mr. Gus Hogwill, he is new in town. I found him ou-" Dinky was cut-off by a loud gasp from the Pinkie.

"OHMYGOSH! YOUSAIDNEWINTOWN?! IGOTTAPREPARETHEWELCOMINGPARTYSOON! IWILLINVITEEVERYONEINTTOWN" Pinkie was talking so fast even Gus can't catch up with her speed.

"Pinkie?" Dinky try to interrupt, but to no avail.

"-THEREWILLBECAKEPUNCHSWEETCUPCAKES"

"Ms. Pinkie Pie!" Dinky shouted.

"Yes, Dinky?" Asked Pinkie as she puts a big smile.

"That sounds like a great idea, what time is the party?" Asked Dinky.

"Oh! It will be at 6, see you at Sugar Cube Corner, Mister Hogwill!" said Pinkie as she handed the box of muffins and skips back to where she works.

"She is one fast talker, is she?" Said Gus, surprise how fast what he just heard. "Anyway, there's a party?"

"Yeah, a welcoming party just for you, Ms. Pinkie Pie is one of the friendliest person I know." Dinky replied.

Gus replied with a warm smile, after that, they entered Dinky's home to meet her mother.

Meanwhile, southwest of town, another bright sphere landed in a more rural area...

"this can't be happening" Gary thought out loud. "Was that light some kind of...portal? I was in an alley just moments ago, then this mysterious light appeared.Then, I found myself falling and crashed in this field, but the crash somehow doesn't hurt than I expected, how did I even survive the crash in the first place." Gary is completely confused what happened to him even his brother. "If my brother entered the same alley as I did, he must have experience the same events I did." He said to himself with worry.

"Alright, calm down" he said to himself. "I should find out where exactly where I am" he look around his surroundings, all he saw was a hill in the distance and a few trees. 'It seems I was teleported far the city since this place looks rural. Where am I?' he thought to himself. 'I should go on top of the hill to get a better view'

As he begins his walk to the hill, his hunger growled like mad dogs. 'Whew, using all that magic is making me hungry, there must be a source of food somewhere' he said mentally.

He climbs the hill to get a better view of where he is, he saw something he didn't expect. He saw a large amount of trees with red dots on the leaves, he approaches slowly to get a better look at the trees. the red dots turned out to be red apples, and ripe for the taking.

His eyes are filled with hunger and greed as he lay eyes on the apples, so he ran towards the trees with the remaining strength and took the nearest apple. He cleaned the apple with his shirt and took a big bite, it was indeed ripe. Once he finishes the apple, he drops whats left of it and ventures into the trees to see what else is easy to pick until he is satisfied with his hunger.

Meanwhile, somewhere in the orchard, three friends are walking at the edge of the large group of apple trees. One of them is wearing a farming attire, the other is wearing a uniform and the other is wearing a purple jacket.

"I thank ya guys again for da help, I couldn't harvest all dis apples in time" said the farmer with a southern ascent.

"No problem, Applejack. Me and Spike are finish organizing the Library anyway" said the woman in uniform.

"I mostly did the work" complained Spike.

The woman just rolled her eyes and picked up a basket. "Where should we start?" asked the woman.

"Well, we're headin' to the west side of da orchard, we're almo-" Applejack stopped dead on her tracks as she spotted an eaten apple.

"Someone has been munchin' on mah apples" said Applejack with annoyance.

"Spike" said the woman in a scolding tone.

"What? you know me, Twilight. I would probably eat the whole thing" Said Spike defensively.

"Well, we just need tah find out who is responsible fer dis" Said Applejack as she drops her basket. The three friends searched the area for who is responsible. They soon spotted Gary relaxing on the slope of a hill with an apple in hand.

As they approached him, he slowly dozes-off to a pleasant sleep. But Applejack isn't happy and patient to wait for him to wake up.

"WHAT IN TARNATION R'YAH DOIN?!" Applejack shouted.

Gary immediately woke up and crawled backwards in shock. "Gah! Isn't is rude to sneak up on people?! Gary exclaimed.

"Wat r'yah talkin' about? You stole those apples yah ate!"

"W-wait, you own these apple trees? I-I d-didn't know! L-let me explain!" He pleaded, but found himself lassoed by the farmer and pinned to the ground.

"P-please, the-there's no need for violence!" Fear slowly flows his mind of things might happen to him.

"Hold on, Applejack" said Twilight as she approaches the terrified man. "You can explain yourself before my friend here is gonna hog tie you"

Gary swallowed hard, "O-okay". He slowly calms down and look at Twilight's lavender colored eyes/. "First off, my name is Gary Hogwill. I don't know exactly how I got here. I was somehow teleported from here from where I come from, which is a city not in some rural area and I didn't know you own these apples, I swear!" but he had second thoughts, thinking they won't believe his story.

"How did you got teleported, exactly?" Asked Twilight.

"I was following my brother Gus-" he stopped himself as he remembers why he was here in the first place. "Gus! Have you seen my brother?! he is a blind man with a guitar!" he exclaimedin worry.

"Nnnope, yur da onleh guy we saw here" Applejack shrugged.

Gary signed in disappointment and stood up to meet eye level with his captor. "Fine, I'll submit. Take me awa-" Gary was cut short when someone knocked him back to the ground once again by a certain somen\one know as Pinkie Pie.

"Hey guys! There's a new guy in town, and I'm going to host a welcoming party for him. So, you guys are-" Pinkie looked down and saw someone below her and tied up. "Whoopsie, I didn't see you there." She said as she gets off of him and helped him up. "I haven't seen you before, because I know everyone in town. *gasp* Are you new?!" She asked in excitement.

"New? New in what exactly?" Gary asked as he raise a brow.

"New in town, silly! What's your name?" She asked with a smile.

"Um, Gary Hogwill"

"OHMYGOSH! Are you related to Gus? Gus Hogwill? You must be related since you guys have the same last names and all"

Gary's eyes widened upon hearing his brother's name, "Gus?! He's here!? Is he ok!?"

"Of course he is! He is in town with Di-" as she began another rant, Gary uses his magic to loosen the ropes. Once it's off, he interrupted her with a hug of joy.

Oh thank you! I'm glad he is alright! What a relief!" He exclaimed. After a few awkward moments later, Gary realizes his position. He releases the hug quickly and turns around to hide his blush. "Sorry about that, I'm just relieved and glad that my brother is here and well"

"Don't worry, I like hugs" said Pinkie with a smile. "Anyway, the party will be at 6 pm, see you guys at the bakery!" she said as she skips happily back towards town.

"Well, that was awkward" said Gary still hiding his blush.

"Hey! How did ya escape mah rope!" Said Applejack with growing annoyance as she noticed that Gary isn't tied anymore.

"Oh, it must have...a...slipped?" He said sheepishly.

"Impossible, I'm pretteh sure it was tight enough for you to use your arms" Said Applejack.

"He uses his magic, so your a spell caster like me then" Said Twilight with an impressed face.

"W-wait, you can do magic too?" Said Gary with confusion, thinking he only he could do magic.

"That's right! Spell caster are scattered all over Equestria, should have known since your from here" Said Twilight as she demonstrates her magic by levitating an apple.

"I'm not from here, where is Equestria located exactly? We're on Earth, right?" He said with growing confusion.

The three shared a confused look as they look at Gary muttering things about Earth. " where is "here"?" asked Gary.

"Your in mah family's farm named Sweet Apple Acres. Am Applejack" she introduced herself and shook his hand at rapid speed.

"And I'm Twilight Sparkle, over there is my assistant Spike" "Hey there" Spike greeted.

"Nice...to...meet...you..." he said shakily as Applejack shook his hand.

Twilight spotted the sun over the hill as it begins to set, "Anyways, it's probably almost 6, we should probably get going. Don't wanna be late now, do we?" said Twilight as she leads the small group to town.

"And don't worry, ya'll get yur punishment tomorrow" said Applejack.

"Great" said Gary, who is not amused.

Back in Dinky's home, Gus just finish telling his tall tale about his life. Which Ditzy, Dinky's mother, can relate to, "You really live a complicated life, mister Hogwill" Said Ditzy as she feels sorry for what he experience.

"Mister Hogwill is my dad's name, call me Gus, Mrs. Doo" Said Gus with a nod.

"Oh, I'm actually single" said Ditzy.

"Oh? What happened to your father, Dinky?" Asked Gus.

"Well, mom doesn't wanna hear or talk about it" Said Dinky trying to avoid the subject.

"Oh, it's quite alright. You must be a wonderful mother raising a child all by yourself" He Complimented.

She is! But she can be a little clumsy a few times" Dinky giggled. She then look at the clock tower to know the time, it's almost 6. "We probably get going to the party, don't wanna make the guest of honor be late for his party" said Dinky as he helps Gus to the door.

Dinky and her mother helped Gus towards the bakery called Sugar Cube Corner, where the party will be held. At the road to the bakery, Gary, Twilight, Applejack and Spike saw Dinky, Ditzy and a Gus with them.

"Gus!" Gary called out, he ran to him and gave him a hug like they didn't seen each other for years.

"Gary? How did you get here?" Asked Gus, not expecting his brother's voice here.

"Long story, anyway, you drop this" Gary reached for his pocket and pulled out his blindfold and handed it to his brother.

"Thank you. Could you tie it for me?" He asked as he gave back the blindfold.

"Sure" Gary went behind him and tied the blind over his eyes. "Too tight?"

"No, thanks again" Said Gus with a smile.

"Anything for you, bro" he said as he gave another hug, while the others smiled at each other as they witness the reunion of the brothers.

"We should head to the bakery, I got a welcoming party there" said Gus as he dismissed the hug.

"Actually, it's our welcoming party" Said Gary, "Shall we get going?" he said to Twilight.

she replies with a nod and leads the group to the bakery.

At the entrance of town, a man with a large black bag at his bag, slowly walks on the empty road. He soon spotted a large gingerbread house-like structure, where most of the crowd are heading. As he continue his walk, he limps after few steps, his body was covered in bandages like he just escaped a hospital and not fully recovered. "I must find him, he should be here" He said to himself as he slowly approaches the bakery.

Chapter 3 Bonds

Chapter 3:
Bonds

Before the crash, there were actually three spheres of light, the two were the Hogwills, while the other is the man with the large bag. At the edge of a forest, a cottage sits on top of a hill and surrounded with different kinds of bird houses. Behind the cottage, two friends are doing their daily activities. One is tending the animals, a woman with pink hair which is covering part of her face. The other is sleeping on a tree branch with a pillow on her head who also has rainbow colored hair.

It's a cloudless day to be outside, the two girls are just happily enjoying their thing. Then, a ball of light came to view, crashing on the trees of the forest and startling the animals and the girls. The rainbow colored girl bravely investigates the crash site and the other is cowering behind a chicken coop.

the brave one saw a black figure at the center of the small crater that shaped a man and a large bag beside him. She slowly investigates further, he is not moving, but breathing.

"Hey, Fluttershy! someone needs help over here!" she called out to the one who is hiding behind the coop. But she seems worried than afraid when she heard that someone is hurt, so she went to the crash site to help out.

"What happened?" asked Fluttershy as she saw the brave one trying to move the man out of the small crater. "I don't know, but right now we should get him inside the cottage since the hospital is too far away" said the brave one. Fluttershy nodded and summoned her wings and flew the short distance to her friend.

Once they brought him inside the cottage (which is Fluttershy's home) and places him on her bed, Fluttershy inspects his body head to toe for injuries, but it didn't take a full minute to discover them. He is covered in scars, bruises, leaves and a few splinters.

"Oh my" said Fluttershy as she realize how bad his condition is. Once she saw some blood starting to leak from his scars, she said, "Rainbow Dash, get the first-aide kit, I'll get water and some cloth"

Rainbow nodded and disappeared few seconds later to look for the first-aide kit, while Fluttershy went to the kitchen to get some water and cloth.Rainbow came back with the kit and Fluttershy with the water and began to tend his injuries.

half an hour later, Fluttershy signed in relief that she manages to cover up the scars and bruises and removes the splinters and cleaned some dirt with a wash cloth. Now the 2 friends waits for him to wake up, but he seems to wake once he feels the cold water touched his injuries.

All I can hear is my heart beat in a slow rhythm and I feel like I'm bound to the ground, but the straps are starting to loosen. I tried to move my arms, but instead my brain sends sharp pain to them. I tried opening my eyes, but it feels so heavy like weights are attached to them, but my other senses are starting once again. I can hear two voices, it seems they're having a conversation, it soon gets clear enough to understand what are they saying.

"An....a-a-alien?!" said Fluttershy in fear.

"Yeah, think about it. Something crashed on your yard, turns out to be someone than a something" explained Rainbow, "He could be from another planet! He must be here to study us or abduct someone!"

"Oh...my..." Fluttershy began to shiver and backs away from the man. "Bu-but he doesn't look like an alien, he could be a nice alien"

"They have to be nice, so they can lure you to do some weird experiments on you!" exclaimed rainbow as she waves her arms around.

I finally manage to open my eyes but only half-way. It's still blurry, but it gets clearer each passing second. All I can see is two girls with a rather colorful attires, one has pink hair with yellow clothing, while the other has a really colorful hair with 4 to 5 colors, I think. "H-hello?" is pretty much all I can say through all this pain going on, but it caught their attentions.

"Well, we just need to find out. He's awake" Said Rainbow. Unsure of his purpose here, Fluttershy hid behind her and they slowly walk towards him.

"What...happened?" he asked as he tries to sit up, but pain told him not to.

"You shouldn't move, your hurt" said Fluttershy but hardly audible.

"Did you say something?" Asked the man as he lays back on the bed.

"She said don't move, because your hurt." Said Rainbow, as she slowly approaches to the bedside.

The man clutches his arm, then he notices that it's covered with bandages, so as his forelegs and his chest.

"What happened to me?"

"You crashed into the forest and Fluttershy here played doctor"

"Really? I guess I owe you my thanks" said the man as he tries to sit up once again as smaller pain attacked him.

"He seems nice" said Fluttershy as she stands beside her friend.

"Let's just cut to the chase, who are you and what are you doing here?" she asked as she glares at him not trusting him just yet.

"My name is Nathaniel, Nathaniel Burgos. You can call me Nat if ya like." He introduced himself as he looks at the window. "And I don't remember visiting this country side, I was just on a city awhile ago"

"Well, Nat. You crashed near my friend's yard and she was kind enough to tend your wounds. Are you a spy? An alien spy that is here to make experiments on me or my friend here?" Asked Rainbow as she raises a fist.

"What are you talking about? I'm not alien, I look just like you, a human. If I am, then where is my space ship or space stuff?" He said Defensively.

"Oh? Then what do you explain that thing?" Rainbow pointed on the black bag near the door.

"That's just my guitar. If you don't believe me, feel free to look inside." He said feeling a little annoyed by all this.

Rainbow Dash then heads to the bag to see whats inside while Fluttershy stands next to him.

"I'm really sorry for my friend" she apologizes as she stares at the ground.

"I think I should apologize as well if I sound rude" He apologizes as he gave her a smile to lighten the atmosphere of the room.

"It's okay, she can be rude sometimes as well." said Fluttershy as she returns the smile.

Fluttershy's smile seems to trigger something inside Nathaniel as it slowly boils to his face, forming a shade of pink on his face. 'that smile, it's so warm that I can feel it inside me. What's going on?' He said to himself mentally.

"Your name is Fluttershy, right?"

She replies with a nod, "And over there is Rainbow Dash, She is my very best friend"

"Well, it's a guitar alright. I guess your not an alien after all, but I got my eye on you" Said Rainbow Dash as she pointed a finger at him.

Moments later, they heard a knock on the door, "I'll get it" Said Fluttershy as she descends the stairs to answer the door. The door reveals the energetic girl, Pinkie Pie.

"Oh, hello there, Pinkie. What brings you here?" Fluttershy greeted.

"Hiya, Fluttershy! Guess what?! We got 2 new friend in town! Their names are Gus Hogwill and Gary Hogwill, they're brothers too! And I'm hosting a welcoming party at the bakery for them! So don't be late for the party, okay?" Said Pinkie as she skips in place.

"Okay, I'll tell Rainbow as well. Oh, we got a found a ne-"

"Great! See ya at the party! It's at 6!" Said Pinkie as she skips back to town.

"-w, friend?" Fluttershy continued, but she is too far to hear her so she just shrugs and heads back upstairs to tell the news.

"Who was it?" Asked Rainbow.

"It was Pinkie Pie, she said that there's a welcoming party for two new people in town."

"Oh? Who are they?" asked Rainbow as she raises a brow.

"There names are Gus and Gary, They're brothers. The party is gonna be on 6."

"Gus? he is here?" Asked Nat.

"You know him?" Asked Rainbow.

"long story short, he is a friend of mine. I need to go see him" Nat starts to get out of bed. But Fluttershy stopped him.

"Oh no, you should stay here because your badly hurt. You need to rest" Said Fluttershy with concern.

Nat just look on her face which seems to trigger the same sensation from before when she smiled. "Oh,okay if I really have to" He signed in defeat as he lays back on the bed.

A few minutes later, The girls went outside to go to the party. Nat went to the window to see them go, but wasn't expecting how they make an exit. Their backs starts to sparkle as it slowly forms feathered wings, they flapped them and soon takes to the skies. Nat's jaw dropped as he saw them hovering in the air.

"We'll be back to you in couple of hours" Said Rainbow Dash as she flies away in a blink of an eye.

Fluttershy just waves and slowly flies to follow her speeding friend, and Nat picked up his jaw and slowly waves back.

He heads back to rest, but only for a few minutes. "I need to see him, he is probably in pain for what he experience in the talent show." He said to himself as he gets off the bed and took his bag.

He had to struggle just to reach the door as the pain attacks him in different parts if his body with every step. But he fights on to see Gus once again. He slowly follows the dirt path and reaches the town entrance. He then noticed that everyone is heading towards the large gingerbread house-like structure.

"I must find him, he should be here" he said to himself as he limps towards the structure. Once he made it, he peeks on a window to see what's inside. But what he saw was a a girl with pink poofy hair dancing like no one is watching, but the inside is filled with people.

'It must be the party that Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were talking about. How did they get those names anyways?' he thought. After seeing what's inside he lurked on the corner of the structure and saw the door wide open. 'I hope this Pinkie person doesn't mind' he thought as he slowly walks to the entrance. Then, out of nowhere the pink poofy haired girl suddenly appeared before him which startled him to the ground.

"Hi!" She greeted as he stands on top of him and looked hard at his appearance. "Why are you covered in bandages? UH! are you wearing a costume?! Is it for Nightmare Night?! It's still months away, silly! Hey! I I just never seen you before! *GASP* are you new too?!?" Nathaniel just stared, still processing what is going on. When he was about to speak, the pink energetic girl pulled his arm and leads him inside the structure.

She places him at the center of the crowd and then climbed on top of a table and pulls out a wooden spoon and pan from who knows where and bangs them together until she gets everyone's attention.

"Attention everyone! We got a new Guest of Honor! That Guy!" she announced and pointed the wooden spoon at him. "introduce yourself, silly!"

The room was silent for the new guest to speak, but he just stood there like a statue. Until a familiar voice spoke.

"Hey, isn't Nathaniel?" Nat looks at the source of the voice and spotted his friend's younger brother, Gary.

"Nat?" said a voice beside Gary, which Nat remembers well.

"Gus?" said Nat as he walks to him.

"What are you doing here?" Asked Gus, first was his brother now his friend.

"I came here to apologize"

"You came all the way here to apologize?"

"Well, I wasn't expecting all this to happen. It looks more like a dream to me, real live angels, giant gingerbread house and lots of color. But I know fully well this is not a dream" said Nat as he touches his injuries.

"Apologize for what exactly?" Asked Gus as he blindly walks towards Nat's voice.

"For Everything. The bullying, the teasing and a lot more. Honestly, I never really did any of them. I never wanted to hurt a friend that understands me and listens to my problems. I pretty sure your asking why I didn't help you, it's because I'm afraid. Afraid that I might end up just like you." Nat wanted to say more but Gus waves his left hand around until it lands on his left shoulder.

"You don't need to apologize, I fully understand. No one deserves how I was treated." he said as he gives a little smile.

"But, you were sad and depressed when I saw you"

"I was, but able to finally talk to my friends always brings me joy." said Gus as he felt something behind his friends back. "It seems you brought your guitar, wanna play a song?"

"Hey! Mister Gus has a guitar too, just like you!" Said Dinky as she walks to them.

"Singing will always lighten things up" said Nat as he puts on a smile.

"Dinky, is it okay for you to get my guitar?" Asked Gus. "Sure!" Said Dinky as she bolted out.

Later on, Gus and Nat sat on a coach with guitars on their hands. A crowd was formed in front of them as if a on a stadium.

"So what are we gonna play?" Asked Nat as he tunes his guitar.

Gus replied by playing a few notes, which Nathaniel remembers all too well. It's the first song they sang together.

A Day to Remember= Another Song about the Weekends

Gus: They keep playing sad songs on the radio

And I feel like I'm so alone

On this 15 hour drive

And all the while I tell my self to just believe

Cause nobody can give so much

And never get anything
Nat:(Never get anything)

Gus: Everyone I use to know

says they don't know what i've become

But I'm still the same

not much has changed

I still know where I came from

Gus:I fell asleep with the lights on

I can see your the first one in a long time.
Both:That had some faith in me

(Have faith in me)
Gus:tell my friends we wont be long

the florida sun begs me to come back home
Both:It feels like I'm ready for anything
Gus:If you can wait for me.

Nat:In all the while I say to much of what I think

And I can't remember what it's like to find meaning in anything for the life of me

Everyone I use to know

says they don't know what i've become

But I'm still the same

not much has changed

I still know where I came from

Both:all I've ever wanted was so far from what I need
I'll write my songs, they'll sing along, and hope time heals everything

Gus:I fell asleep with the lights on

I can see your the first one in a long time.
Both:That had some faith in me

(Have faith in me)
Gus:I tell my friends we wont be long

the florida sun begs me to come back home
Both:and it feels like I'm ready for anything
Gus:If you can wait for me.

Crowd:This is all I have!

This is all I have!
Gus:It's my life
Crowd:This is all I have!

This is all I have!

Gus:I fell asleep with the lights on

I can see your the first one in a long time.
Both:That had some faith in me
(Have faith in me)
Gus:I tell my friends we wont be long

the florida suns begs me to come back home
Both:It feels like I'm ready for anything
Gus:If you can wait for me.

Gus:I fell asleep with the lights on

I can see your the first one in a long time.
Both:That had some faith in me
(Have faith in me)
Gus:I tell my friends we wont be long

the florida suns begs me to come back home
Both:It feels like I'm ready for anything
Gus:If you can wait for me

When the song ended, the crowd cheered with applause, whistling and shouting, which is a new feeling to the blind musician. This is the first time that he can hear others about his work excluding his mother and brother. His heavy heart slowly its remove weights of depression and fills with happiness he can feel in his surroundings. For 4 days, he was trapped in absolute darkness, he even sometimes thought of ending it every passing night. But his brother Gary, his friend Nathaniel and this very crowd opened a window and banished the darkness and pulled him to the light. Gus' negative emotions and memories went to the back of his mind.

"This is the start of a new life, old friend" Said Nat as he places a conforting hand on Gus' shoulder. As the crowd continues cheering, Gus shed a single tear at the corner of his blank colored eyes, not from sadness, but from joy.

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

After Gus and Nathaniel's little performance, the party still rages on. Twilight was curious about when Gary saying things about "Earth" back at the farm, so she decided to interview him about it in her home, where they can talk in silence since the party is too loud for an interview.

"Are you sure you don't mind leaving your own welcoming party?" Twilight asked.

"It's quite alright, I want to know more about this place anyway. This land, this air, It's like it's never been touch by pollution" Said Gary as he inhales deeply. He turns around and saw the man with a purple jacket behind them. "Why is he coming too?"

"Spike is my assistant, he also lives at the castle with me and my student" Twilight explained.

"Wait, a castle?" Gary questioned.

As they made a turn on a corner, Gary stood still and in awe as he gazes upon the sight to behold. A large crystal tree spotted in a distance, reflecting the moons lights,within its branches is a purple yet large building and topped with a large crystal. It's very existence seems impossible to believe.

"I-i-is that the castle you just mentioned?" he asked, still not believing what he is seeing.

"That's right, home of the newly crowned Princess of Friendship, Princess Twilight Sparkle" Spike answered, as he stops beside Gary.

"A Princess? You mean I'm under the presence of royalty?!" Gary replied, as he slowly begins to panic.

"Relax, Twilight doesn't really act like a proper princess, but she is still royalty" says Spike calmly. " Come on, ya don't want the princess waiting, right?" he added as he nudges him forward.

"This is a lot to take in, honestly..." says Gary, barely audible, and slowly walks down the path to the enchanted castle.

They slowly entered the castle, Gary slowly takes in it's glass-like interior, tall ceilings, long hallways and numerous doorways. As he gazes it's beautiful interior they headed to one of the doors and found themselves in a room filled with books.

"Alright, let's get this interview underway" Twilight declared. "Spike, would you mind preparing some tea?"

"No problem" Spike replied as he heads out for his task.

Twilight led Gary to a round table and uses her magic to place out scrolls, books, a quill and some ink for the interview.

"Now, to start, please tell me more about yourself, things you usually do, things what you can do, we'll develop from there" Twilight asks as she holds a quill and scroll oh her hands.

"Y-yes of course your highness" Gary nervously replied.

"Your highness?" Twilight questioned. "O-oh, you mean me? Well I may be the princess of friendship and all, but there's no need to be formal between us friends".

"Oh okay" Says Gary as he calms down a little. " Still, meeting a princess is a lot to take in for a commoner like me"

"Well I prefer not to dwell on the thought too much, in the end, I'm still still human like you" She smiled.

Gary smiled back, he then cleared his throat to continue the interview.

Back at the party, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash found Nathaniel talking with his friend Gus.

"Hey, shouldn't you be in bed?" Rainbow scolded at the scarred man.

Nat replied with a sheepish laugh, "I know I'm not in a good condition, But I wanted to see my friend again"

"You're not in good condition? Is something wrong with you?" Asked Gus.

"Well, I sorta crashed from the sky and landed on a forest"

"Well I crashed near town, but it doesn't hurt"

at the middle of the conversation, Pinkie Pie appeared between them. "Hello super special great guests! Enjoying the party?" She greeted.

"Hi there, Pinkie Pie" Greeted Gus. "Is my brother still here? or is he just quiet?"

"Oh, Twilight told me that she is gonna interview him about something, so she brought him to the castle where they can talk" Explained Pinkie. "Now, who wants cupcakes?" She said as she serves a tray of colorful cupcakes.

"Castle?" Nat asked.

"Our friend Twilight is the princess of friendship" Fluttershy answered kindly.

"A Princess of Frie-" Nat was cut off with a cupcake shoved to his mouth.

"Let's not talk about that right now, enjoy Pinkie's cupcake instead" Says Rainbow as she held the cupcake to Nat.

Nathaniel choked up a bit, chewed, and flavored it. "Wow, this is kinda good"

"Thanks! there's more at the table. Gotta go, got more guest to entertain" Said Pinkie as she handed one to Gus then walks to the Buffet table to serve the guests.

"So, Fluttershy." Started Nat as he finishes his cupcake. "Can you introduce me to your friends?"

"Oh, O-kay" She replied.

Nat stood up from the couch and followed her.

"Umm.... Who do you want to meet first? If you don't mind me asking"

"Well, I already met your friend Rainbow Dash and that hyper girl, Pinkie Pie. Do you have more friends?"

"Umm....We can meet Applejack and Rarity, if it's okay with you"

"I don't mind, friends of yours are friends of mine. And thanks again for patching me up" Said Nat with a smile.

"Oh, your welcome. I like helping my friends, especially animals. We're....friends...right?" She said as she slowly hides her face with her long pink hair.

Nat felt that feeling again when she smiled at him back at the cottage, but this time it's getting a little more stronger than before. He suppressed it, but it formed a light shade on his face. "Well, we are. Since you took care of me and all"

"Fluttershy, dear. It's good to see you" Said a voice. Nat familiarizes it as a British ascent.

"Oh, Hello Rarity" Fluttershy greeted.

She nodded and eyed the person next to him. "Who's your friend?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. Nathaniel, this is my best friend Rarity. Rarity, this is Nathaniel" She introduces.

Rarity eyed him once again and places a sly smile on her face. "Where did you two met?"

"Well, I kinda crashed somewhere near her yard, then she patches me up" Nathaniel explained.

"Pardon? You crashed somewhere near her yard?" Rarity repeated, Nat replies with a single nod.

"No wonder you look like a mess, you should head to the boutique if you want to draw more admiration, I can help make you stand out in the crowd that is fit for a VIP such as yourself."

"Thanks for the offer, but I'm not sure if--"

"I'll take no for an answer, you should be at least be more presentable. And don't worry about paying, I never charge a friend of a friend" Rarity glanced at Fluttershy.

Okay, if you insist"

Glad to hear it, ta-ta for now" Said Rarity as she walks to the buffet table to grab punch.

"Wow, she's so generous" Said Nat as he turns to face Fluttershy.

"She is. Do you still want to meet more? If you don't mind"

"Sure, got nothing better to do anyway" Said Nat as he follows her to meet more of her friends.

Meanwhile, Gus is by himself on the couch enjoying a cup of water and a cupcake.Then, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash sat with him so he can have some company.

"So, your name is Gus, right?" Rainbow asked.

He nods, "It seems I haven't recognize your voice yet, yes, my name is Gus Hogwill. What's yours?"

"The name's Rainbow Dash, also know as "The Fastest Flier in Equestria" or "The Future Wonderbolt"." She greeted.

"The Wonderbolts? I'm afraid I haven't heard of them. But, since your called the fastest flier in Equestria and wanted to join them, they must be really great"

"Oh, they are! Only The best of the best can be a Wonderbolt. I'm still in their reserves for now, but you should totally watch them on their air shows, it's just so awesome!"

"Watch? Oh, I'm terribly sorry but I can't see"

"That's because you got a blindfold on, you should have at least removed it after playing one of Pinkies party games" Said Rainbow as she she began to untie it. Once the blindfold is loosen and falls off, Rainbow just stared at his colorless eyes. "Sorry! Sorry! I-I didn't know!" She tries to tie it back, but it just slides back down.

"It's okay, Planning to remove it anyway to prevent my eyes from sweating" He said as he puts the blindfold in his pocket for safe keeping.

"What's wrong with your eyes? It's not colorful like ours" Said Pinkie as he stares at Gus.

"He's blind, which means he can't see us or see anything" Rainbow explained.

"Really? For how long?" Asked Pinkie.

"Sadly, since I was born." Gus signed. "It's hard at first, but I got use to it thanks to my brother"

"Don'tcha got like, friends to help ya around?" Pinkie asked.

"I do, but..." he paused. "Let's just say, they kinda don't want to get involved with me"

Gus honestly doesn't know what to call the people that he was with, they played with him, hurt him, tease him, trick him, say things that he didn't do and many, many more. Once they're done or got bored, they leave him on the ground as if someone would pick me up or put him away, which his brother do all the time. But he never doubted them or hate them actually, because he believe that they never really wanted to really hurt him. And he simply brought that belief to life.

"Nat told me, that some of them teared up when I sang during the talent show for the first time, as if I touched their hearts through my voice" He said as he makes a sign of relief. "But you guys showed me kindness even if you don't fully know me but my name. You guys simply done all this to strangers like me and treat them like family or old time friends, I wanted to thank you guys for everything you have done" Gus smiled as he was grateful.

"It's no problem at all! I always like parties and like meeting new faces! And don't worry about those meanie-bo-beanies you met, because in Ponyville, everyone wants to be your friend!" Said Pinkie as she gives a friendly hug to Gus, which he returns the kind gesture and smiled.

After some time have past, Gary and Twilight continued on the interview of Gary's lifestyle and the great difference of both worlds. Later on, they decided to take a break as a new face entered the room with a tea set.

"Here you go Twilight, one tea set, ready and willing" the newcomer declared as she approaches the table and uses magic to expertly levitate the tea set and served two cups with hot tea.

"Thank you, Starlight" says Twilight. " Gary, let me introduce you to my student of the study friendship, Starlight Glimmer"

"Uh, hi" Starlight greeted as she awkwardly waves.

"Uh, hey" Gary greeted back. After the quick exchange the room went to an awkward silence, but Twilight seems to be happy.

"A-anyways, since you guys got your tea now, I'll just uh... head back to my room...to do some...uh...studying...yeah...." says Starlight as she slowly backs away to the door and slowly closes the door.

"She can be a little awkward, but I'm sure you guys can get along" Twilight whispered to Gary.

"I can actually relate just a bit" Gary whispered back and chuckled a bit. He then grabs his teacup and took a whiff. "By the way, i got something to ask for awhile now"

"Really what is it?" Twilight replied happily.

"What does a 'Princess of Friendship' actually do?" Gary questioned and took sip of his tea. "Is it something like forming alliances between lands and countries?"

"Well, to simply explain, I help maintain the Harmony between all living things in Equestria" Twilight proudly answered.

"What kind of harmony?" Gary added.

Twilight grinned and sets her tea down to the table, then wraps her hand in a lavender aura and magically levitated numerous books and scrolls. "Oh, do I have a lecture for you!" she declared, Gary starting to regret that he ever asked.

After a long hour have passed and the clock tower strikes 10 at night, the party has slowly came to an end. The guest said their goodbyes and returned to their respective homes. The guests of honors, Gus and Nathaniel slowly exits the bakery with Fluttershy, Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Rarity as they wave goodbye to Pinkie Pie.

"That's some party, huh?" Said Nat to Gus.

"It was, even though i didn't do much in there, I simple enjoyed the company". Replied Gus. "Umm, miss Dash. Can you lead me to my brother?"

"Sure, he is probably in the castle with Twilight. Let's head there" Said Rainbow dash as she leads the small group to their destination.

After Nathaniel takes in the unbelievable sight of the castle and explains it's beauty to Gus, the group entered the long empty halls of the castle and head straight to the library where they believe Twilight and Gary will be. Once they reached and open the doors to the library, what they saw was that Twilight is giving a lecture with a lot of open books and scrolls scattered around in the air, and Gary desperately doing his best to take it all in.

"What is going on here?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Oh, hi there Rainbow! Guess what?! I'm giving Gary here a full course lecture of friendship and harmony! Isn't it great?!" Said Twilight with pure bliss.

"Yeah, that's great" Rainbow replied sheepishly. "Uh, Gus is here to get Gary"

"H-heh-he-hey there, brother of mine" Greeted Gary as he took a quick breather. "D-did you ever know that they are like, 6 elements of friendship?" He asked to prove to Twilight that lecture wasn't wasted, who reacted with a light clap and a full smile.

"Oh? What are they?" Gus replied.

Twilight smiled even wider and slowly levitated the books and scrolls, but Gary hastily stopped her.

"I-I can tell you all about it, when we retire for the day" says Gary, he then places himself next to his brother. " And I'm sure we're all very very tired so let's just head back for the night."

"Uh, Gary? Did you forget?" Says Nathaniel as he raises a brow. "We kinda crashed here, remember?"

"O-oh, yeah, I guess I kinda forgot" Says Gary with a sheepish laugh.

"Well, if you guys don't mind, you can all stay in the castle for the time being" Twilight offered. " This castle has a lot of vacant rooms, letting you guys stay here won't make too much of a difference"

"Well, if we're not a burden, we'll gladly accept your offer" Gus agreed. But Gary seems a little restless, so he pulled his brother and Nathaniel into a huddle.

"Hold on that bro, we just can't like barge in and take residence in a royal castle with a royal princess in it, that's itself is too much to take in!" Gary stated.

"I heard from the others that Twilight Sparkle is legit princess, but she kinda doesn't look apart from what I heard of a princess" Says Nat as she glances at Twilight, who kindly waved.

"She is kind enough to offer her home to us, so why not?" Says Gus. " I don't know much about what's going on, but we can't just say no to these people"

"Gus, you're a good man, your just trusting sometimes" says Nat, not really meaning what he just said. "But I agree with him, they seem nice, besides we got no other place to go" he added.

Gary thinks for a bit, signed, then nodded. The trio stood up and accepted Twilights offer.

After saying there goodbyes and good nights to their new friends, Twilight and Spike led them to a vacant bedroom with 4 beds. They each slowly went to their chosen beds and layed their stuff beside the nightstands. Nathaniel instantly fell a sleep, so he can eliminate the small pain from his slow recovering wounds. While Gary and Gus lay still on there beds.

"I hope you guys can sleep well, it was a rather special day to be had." Says Twilight as she offs the lights. "We can all eat breakfast in the morning, see you guys there!" She added and slowly closes the door.

The brother's lie down on their fluffy pillows on their heads and closed their eyes to sleep.

"Hey, Gus. Your still awake?" Asked Gary as he sets his glasses on the nightstand.

"Yeah" He slowly replied.

"How long do you think we'll stay here?"

"I don't know" he replied, after moments of silence.

" I honestly still can't believe all this" says Gary as he stares at the tall ceiling. "Giant castles, Princess of friendship, magic as a normal thing, giant gingerbread houses, and the very fact that we crash landed here, it's like we just jumped in a fairytale book."

"There are many things in the world where seeing is believing can be limited" says Gus. " There are countless things you can believe without seeing it yourself, like your very own heart, you can't see it with your own eyes, but you know it's within you"

"I'm fully aware of that at least, and I honestly know this place is real" Says Gary as he felt his heart beat.

The room went silent, and the brothers slowly drift to sleep in a world they never knew existed.

Author's Note

Hello Fellow Readers,

It's been 3-4 years since i touched this fic or this site, decided to come back because of a little inspiration and just remembering of this fics existence, I shall continue to update until the end. I Also decided to adapt the fic to current season to make it go with the flow. This is also just a revised and reworked chapter of the old ones.

P.S. I'm a bit rusty when it comes to writing, so sorry for the lack of writing...