The Grass We Walk

The bright Equestrian sun slowly arose in the sky over the quiet village of Canterlot, illuminating the pastel thatched buildings and awakening the residents of each dwelling in turn. When the the sun hit one shop in particular, I'd probably say it was Eternal Inspiration's cottage. This odd building, the door a worn wooden panel reinforced with an inlay of rusted iron, creaked on its ancient hinges.

A display window on the front revealed the front room, a kind of organized mess if you ask me, yet who am I to judge? Mine is just as worse, this big old rusted tower was falling apart even the butler pony was all old and useless, but he always had enthusiasm and always get's the job done. I galloped thought the halls and came to my old parents room, they passed away a few years ago, I miss them so much...

Along the back wall, row after row were different sized boxes, each one similar in design with a single nub on the top. Adjacent to this display of boxes was a set of stairs, I never dared to even place one hoof on these stairs before my parents passing, it was always seemed so spooky up there.. that's why I never actually knew whats up there... I slowly moved up with caution, I felt scared. I got up the stairs eventually. I put one hoof in front of the other, being careful to check for holes and rotted floorboards, eventually after about 5 minutes of pacing I discovered that the pathway lead to a hall with three adjoining rooms: one to the left, right, and straight ahead.

Neither one seemed safe, but who doesn't like a good adventure once in a while? I chose my room carefully, and headed for the right door. I switched on the lights, the sound of light snoring could be heard emanating from the door on the left. Hanging on one wall of the room, which was actually rather small, was a large map of Equestria with hoof written notes on several locations. Surrounding the map was a menagerie of posters of the Wonderbolts, and a map of Fillydelphia. Overlaid with a smattering of machine schematics.

Underneath the gaze of the best flyers in Equestria were many stacks of books, everything from a "Beginners Guide to Magic" to "Flying for Derps" and...

"Ohh.. my.. Father you naughty colt" I spotted a play pony magazine.

"That dirty bastard" I chuckled, I couldn't help it. I picked it up and threw it away out of my sight. I continued to search. The piles of books and papers was only broken by a desk cluttered with stationery and a large, plush, cream colored bed.

I gallopped out the room and went down those cracked torn down old stairs, finding that dirty magazine made me understand how naughty my Father was, it wouldn't get out of my mind. I continued through the hallway of doors and eventually ended up out the front door. I swung it open with a mighty force, the squeaking of the hinges probably ripping my ears off.

When I finally got out side I see Eternal Inspiration, her expression tells me she was shy, she spoke....

" Um.. hello.. I believe you're Diamond Brit? "

My face was in disbelief, how did this magnificent mare know my name?

I locked my lifeless eyes into hers, the colors entering my body and filling up the empty spaces in my heart. Oh sweet Celestia, could I be falling in love?

Several short moments passed by, but to me it felt like countless hours of silence. The wind started to power up, and soon enough it bought my iron door to it's last moment. The last thing I remember before my whole life changed was me motioning a hoof towards the insides of my so called home. The pony before me cringed and took small slow steps towards where my door should be. We got in the safe zone, but I was still outraged at the weather. I had maybe just fallen in love and it had rained?! Sheesh.

Then again, what can I expect? I live near the edge of Canterlot, but I don't think we're even near being in the Canterlot zone. The few times I've visited the centre of the city, I've seen many ponies strutting around with their heads in the air as if the own the damn place. I've seen the palace, and many more sights that not everypony else might not have seen. But this part.. it's so cold. It feels like a living nightmare round here. I can barely even afford this old thing, I'd hate to loose it at a time like this. My mind was busy focusing on the view outside. Leaves were blowing witha great force across the land, and branches snapped off the trees. Seems like it's going to be a pretty rough storm.. this place is no shelter, but it will have to do for now.

I landed my mind back on Eternal Inspiration, who was now huddled in the corner. I galloped over to her, and put a hoof on her back.

" Shhhh... it will all be okay " I reassured. The only answer I got was a few sniffles, and in return she buried her head underneath my wing. It's nice to know she feels safe with me.

" What brings you here? Why didn't you stay in your own cottage, where it's nice a cosy? " I asked.

" If I had a cottage any more... " she trembled. My mouth spread open, what in Equestria did she mean?!

" What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that- "

" Yes... my house was taken away hours ago.. I've been shut out in the cold ever since " she shivered, she obviously was uncomfortable talking about it, but I had to find out more.

"But what made you come here? How did you know my name? How do you even know where I live? "

" Diamond Brit... I remember you from my childhood. We never got the chance to talk, but I still remembered you. You were always a very kind and caring pony. A while after we left school I forgot you completely.. I never heard from you again since. I continued my life and I took care of animals. Until today when I lost my house.. When I got outside there was this weird grey pegasus just drifting about in the sky holding a letter in her mouth. She asked me if I knew who Eternal Inspiration was, I told her it was me and so I recieved the letter off her. I read it, but there was no name signed. Neither a return adress. Despite it not being written, the post office knew your adress. I went around asking alot of ponies, and one of them finally pointed out your home, they also told me your name and I remembered it all. I knew I'd feel safe with you so, I came here... "

The words struck through me like a hurricane. She remembered me after school.. I couldn't believe it. Slowly but surely, a smile faded onto my face..

" Come sit over here with me, we'll keep eachother safe... I promise. "