Lethal Misconceptions

Perspective: Subtle Shift

We entered the small apartment and I was immediately in love; on the opposite wall from the door was a wine rack filled to the brim. I ran over to check the date and I nearly felt my liver fail while my heart jump out of my chest. 4112. Star had enough time to fly around the house while I ogled the hooch. "I'm in love."

"Dad! You get a bed this time!" She giggled before flying up and landing on my back. "Now you don't have to sleep in that chair!"

"Hey! I loved that chair."

"More than me?"

"Of course not!" That caught me off guard. I need to get her to a psychiatrist... sooner rather than later.

"Yay!" She did a small back flip landing on my back once more.

"So Star... Why not show me around the house?" She then rocketed to the hallway on the left of the wine rack. I trotted down the hallway after her.

There were two rooms, one a bathroom complete with all the amenities. The other was a storage room completely cleared out, save for a workbench. I'll keep an alchemy station here; can't think of any better way to use a work bench with a small filly in the house. After those rooms we entered back to the den and went to the right of the wine rack. Quit teasing me, I mentally tell the rack only for it to silently laugh at my plight. I found one more room at the end of the hall. It was a master bedroom with two beds, a small library, and a desk. I looked to the beds and saw Star jumping rapidly from one to the other. I would have thought, with her being able to fly, she would have lost interest with that...

My stomach decided to let out a grumble as I walked to the bed. Star looked at me and giggled uncontrolably before her stomach gave in to hunger as well. I chuckled slightly. "We better go find somewhere to eat, huh?"

***

Perspective: Star Shine

"We better go find something to eat, huh". I kept laughing at Daddy. If only he could see the look on his face. I fly onto my perch amongst his back.

"Yeah I'm getting kinda hungry."

"So what're you in the mood for?"

"I want....ummm spaghetti!"

"Really?... Alright then. Though we do have to go out for it; go to the door I just need to grab some bits."

"YES!" I run out of the room and wait by the door for Daddy to get the money.

It took us FOREVER to find a restaurant! We trotted inside and a white and black pony led us to a booth then gave Daddy and me a menu. The menu had some strange words for food. I mean, I can understand Equish fine just not.... whatever this is... so where's the pasta?

"Due piatti di spaghetti mio buon signore." The waiter chuckled slightly before walking away.

"I didn't get to order!" I pout.

"Don't worry Star I ordered for you. Two plates of spaghetti."

"Oh. Why didn't you say that?"

"I just did."

"Really? In what language? Cause that wasn't Equish!"

"It's Istallion Star."

"Oh..."

"I know a lot of languages little one. Who knows, maybe I'll teach you some when you're older."

"You mean it?!"

"Sure."

I launch into the air and flip before landing back in the seat, getting stares of awe from everypony as I did. I give a nervous chuckle to the ponies staring at me "ehehehe sorry." Not long after our food came, FINALLY! and I downed it within seconds. I turn to Daddy as he laughs.

"What?"

"You got a little something on your face."

"Where?"

"Everywhere. Here I'll get it for you."

He reached over cleaning my muzzle with a napkin. With a full tummy and a comfy ride to our home I stared into the sky slowly drifting into slumber.

***

Perspective: Subtle Shift

I open the door to the safehouse with Star sleeping on my back. I walk to the bedroom eyeing the wine as I passed. Once in the room I placed Star on a bed and tucked her in. "Goodnight Star." I walked out, gently shutting the door behind me before I sprinted to the end of the hallway. I slid across the floor and lost my balance for a couple seconds. Soon I found myself face to face with the wall of Celestia's sweet nectar. It's time.

I awoke with the worst fucking headache in all of my life. This must be the biggest hangover of even Celestia's lifetime. Why does my back feel like it's pounding? I squint my eyes as I look around to see I'm lying down with about a dozen bottles next to me. The pounding was then joined by my tired laugh.

"...Dad..."

"...Uhhgg..."

"...DAD..."

"...Uhhgg....Colgate..."

"DAAAAAD!!!"

"Wha? What happened?"

"You slept on the floor.... And who's Colgate?"

"I slept on the floor?" I look around again to confirm what had been conveyed to me. "I guess I did..."

"Dad, who's Colgate?"

"Just somepony I used to know."

"Was she my mommy?"

"Seeing as she was a unicorn... No."

"Oh... okay."

"You want me to make you some breakfast?"

"PLEASE! Your pancakes are the best!"

"Alright give me a couple minutes."

"Sure thing Dad."

I pull out the necessary items as I began to talk to myself... again.

You know what? You are one bucked up customer, pal.

You shouldn't talk about yourself that way.

Hardy bucking harr... that was hilarious. There was a sarcastic slow clapping which just further aggrovates my headache. As I was saying, while I can't blame you for wanting the adorable little runt. I seriously think this is a bad idea...

Glad you could see it my way... for the most part.

"Hey Star! Pancakes!" Immediately I saw a green blur rocket to the table. I chuckle a little bit before flipping the pancakes onto a plate in front of the ravenous little mare.

"Bon appetite!"

"Dad?"

"What?"

"Do you think you could teach me how to read?"

"Shouldn't you already know how to read? You're eight." She mumbles something. "What was that Star? Speak up."

"I didn't go to school," she says with a blush.

"Oh well... uhhh... sure then, right after we're done."

"You promise?"

"I promise Star."

She squeed, quickly finished her plate and flew into the bedroom to grab a book.

What the hell am I doing with Star? Why the hell did I take her in? Hell, if it wasn't for her I would already have everything set up and be getting clients soon.

So why did you take her in? WHY? Give me one reason!

I dont know. I admit.

NO! You know the reason you brought her with us, so admit it already.

I just stay silent.

You know you can't run forever...

I know.