The AfternoonView OnlineHeart Breaker the alicornThe AfternoonIt was a sunny day in Ponyville, spring was blooming and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. Some birds were chirping in the distance on some oak tree somewhere and the water fountain had been turned on once more. The clock tower bell suddenly crashed in a 'dong!' noise and the birds flow in fear. The bell chimed twelve times, stating it was now midday. The alicorn Heart Breaker gleamed with happiness and began walking toward Apple Acres, Applejack had told him to make it over there after midday for some surprise. It was the alicorn's birthday that day so everypony had been congratulating him. The alicorn had laughed and smiled all day, but secretly missed his home. Heart Breaker had come here for a better life, but had apparently endangered ponies in doing so. But now, there was no way to return home without more danger. Heart Breaker hadn't told anypony his true home, maybe Haze knew, but the Pegasus wouldn't tell. Haze was a good pony. It was a shame the Pegasus couldn't be there but Derpy was still in hospital and Bright Haze hadn't left her side for a minute, neither slept nor moved, only eating when Derpy did. Heart Breaker continued to walk, bumping into ponies who would say "hello Heart Breaker. Happy birthday!" Ponyville was much more friendlier than home and almost everypony knew him. Everypony knew everypony else here, it was all friendship and love here. Heart Breaker walked right into Doctor Hooves suddenly. The brown pony turned around quickly. "Ah, Heart Breaker. Happy birthday dear boy. Where are you off to in such a rush?" The brown pony asked. "I'm great Doctor, just off to the barn, there's a party, maybe you should drop by later." Heart Breaker replied. "Ah. I see. Well maybe I might." The Doctor thought and laughed. "Well, don't be late for your own party, off you go boy." Heart Breaker gave a nod in thanks and trotted off. Vinyl Scratch was the next pony he walked past. The DJ shouted to Heart Breaker as the alicorn trotted along. "Heart Breaker! Oh Heart Breaker!" The DJ shouted, Heart Breaker turned to look at the oncoming unicorn. "Yes Vinyl?" He asked. "Wait up bro. I'm your DJ. Can't leave me behind." She replied. Heart Breaker laughed, hadn't heard 'bro' in ages. "No indeed not, can't be leaving the best DJ in Equestria behind now, can I?" Heart Breaker said. Vinyl blushed a little and the pair moved toward the barn some more. "So, happy birthday." Vinyl said, making small talk. "Shame Haze ain't here for you." Vinyl said. Haze and Heart Breaker had become good friends and Heart Breaker had to admit he missed the pony a bit, but it couldn't be helped. "Aye. Shame." Heart Breaker said. "But it's your day today. Your celebrating a birthday." Vinyl said quickly, smiling as she did. "Aye. Just hope Derpy will be okay." Heart Breaker said. "She will be fine. Just focus on tonight and the damn party." Vinyl said. The two walked for a few more minutes until finally they reached the barn. A black Pegasus called for Vinyl, her sound director and after a goodbye, Vinyl left Heart Breaker alone on the hill looking down on the barn, there were lanterns up but not turned on, being the middle of the day still. Heart Breaker wondered down to the barn to be greeted by Lez Dresdal. The Bloody Skulls captain who had disappeared along with the rest of the group after the battle at Canterlot, word had came that Nick and Steven would also appear, but nothing had been said of the Bloody Skulls leader. "Lez? What the hell you doing here bro?" Heart Breaker found himself asking. Lez smiled at the alicorn and laughed. "Won't be here long, just needed a few things." Lez said. Heart Breaker was saddened a bit that the captain wasn't here for his party. Or him at all. Which was to be expected Heart Breaker thought. "Oh. Which would be?" Heart Breaker asked, less happy. "Well, here for my friend on his fucking birthday of course!" Lez shouted and Heart Breaker laughed. "Bastard, got me worried." Heart Breaker replied, then blushed when he realized he swore. "I know. I still can't stay though, we are on a contract to deal with a Hydra based in the Everfree not far from here. Its why the others couldn't come." Lez explained. Heart Breaker nodded. "Ah. I see. How long you here?" Heart Breaker asked. "Well I heard about Derpy and Haze so I will head over there, then probably come back here for some cake later tonight but then I gotta go." Lez replied. Heart Breaker nodded again. "Happy Birthday though. I will be back later on. See ya." Lez said, Heart Breaker said goodbye and watched the pony gallop away. Inside tables had been set up, lights hung up and a stage for the music had been put up. Heart Breaker instantly was shot out the door again due to the fact Pinkie Pie had just jumped on him. "Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Heart Breaker. Happy birthday to you. I hope you have a cupcake. Happy birthday to you!" Pinkie sang, shoving a cupcake that had magically formed into Heart Breakers mouth. It was good. Really good. The other ponies walked out, Applejack and her family, Sweetie Bell, Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo, Fluttershy, Twilight and Spike. All of them were here, but Haze, Derpy, Nick and Steven. As the thought left Heart Breakers mind a large crash was heard in the Everfree forest and the giant serpent which was Steven lambered out of the forest, ridden by Nick the knife himself. "Happy birthday Heart Breaker." Steven said. "Yeah, happy birthday." Nick added. Heart Breaker felt himself blush. "Thank you guys. Thank you all." Heart Breaker said and looked to the ponies, dragon, serpent, and, well, the knife. Heart Breaker was so happy on this day, and the party hadn't even started yet.
Early eveningView OnlineHeart Breaker the alicornEarly eveningHeart Breaker stood surrounded by his friends talking constantly about the day and just generally chatting. Steven, being the huge serpent he is couldn't fit inside the barn and applejack had opened the double side doors so the creature could look in and be involved in the party. As time went by more and more ponies gathered in the barn, from what had happened in the past few months everypony had to admit that a party would be nice. Everypony Heart Breaker knew was there. Even Lex was still handing around, Heart Breaker looked to the warrior and saw that the pony had helped himself to a slice of cake. Rainbow Dash was constantly looking out of the doorway whenever a pony walked in and the Pegasus seemed distracted. "So Heart Breaker. How was your birthday back home?" Rarity asked, Heart Breaker had never actually mentioned where his true home was but knew that not saying was for the best. "No where near as good as Pinkie's Ponyville parties." Heart Breaker replied giving a not very convincing smile. Rarity noticed it but wouldn't say anything about it. "So when does the party start?" The alicorn asked. Looking to Applejack and Pinkie. Applejack gave a small laugh and Pinkie nodded her head to the direction of the stage. Vinyl Scratch was now trotting onto it. The DJ wore her sunglasses and stood for a moment before calling everyone to be quiet. "Excuse me everypony." She said. After a few moments the barn went quiet, everypony staring at the pony on stage. Heart Breaker blushed again when he realized that realized that nearly all of Ponyville had shown up to his birthday. "Thank you all for coming firstly and I trust you have all given Breaker a very warm, happy birthday. My name is Vinyl Scratch and I will be your DJ this evening. I hope you all enjoy the food the great ponies at Apple Acres has provided along with the use of their barn. Thank Pinkie Pie for sorting this party, we wouldn't have known if Heart Breaker hadn't told Haze, who unfortunately can't be here tonight, and that Haze then told Pinkie Pie. So Heart Breaker, you can blame him. Hope you have a super birthday, lets get the music started then!" Vinyl said and an uproar of the ponies, serpent and knife shock the barn. Vinyl put a song on and the party began. Almost three hours passed and Heart Breaker still watched Rainbow Dash stare at the doorway. Pinkie Pie had become completely smashed from the cider given to offer already and was now dancing to any song that came on. Heart Breaker was felling a bit funny himself and thought of home. So far away, home was a memory now. Maybe not even a memory, a dream? Home had been so long ago now, and it was so far away. Maybe it didn't exist anymore and Heart Breaker was in Ponyville. Fluttershy squeaked as her favorite song came on and she rushed to the dance floor and began to dance with Applejack and Pinkie Pie. Heart Breaker felt a sudden push with a muzzle and noticed Twilight had just headbutted him. "Go on. Go dance." Twilight said, getting tipsy herself. "With who?" Heart Breaker replied, then blushed at his own accent. So different to everypony else. "I don't know. Me?" Twilight asked. Heart Breaker laughed a little but shock his head, only one pony in his life would he be happy to dance with, and she was far away. So far. Suddenly Rainbow let out a little squeak and everypony turned to the doorway. A dark cyan Pegasus with blue and red hair, a scar on his forehead and leg, along with massive scabs and scars on his body side stood at the door. Bright Haze, the human. And next to him. A beautiful alicorn with mystical hair and sparkling eyes, a perfect posture and was just utterly dashing stood next to him. Heart Breaker's best friend had escorted his love to Heart Breaker's own party. He blushed and waited for Haze to come over. When the pony finally did he looked tired and ill. He had lost weight and looked very dizzy. His mane was a mess and he smelt as if he hasn't showered in weeks. But despite this the pony still gave him a smile and wink. "I felt bad about not getting you anything, so I brought you your crush." Bright Haze joked. Heart Breaker blushed and looked to Celestia, who was talking to somepony, she caught Heart Breakers glance and gave a smile, wink and mouthed 'happy birthday'. Heart Breaker looked to Haze and smiled. "Well. Here we are, another year." Heart Breaker said. Haze laughed and nodded. "Yeah happy birthday you alicorn bastard." Bright Haze said, the Pegasus quickly walked off to grab a drink of cider and came back with the biggest glass the pony could of found. "How is she?" Heart Breaker dared to ask. Haze's smile dropped and the dark shadows over his eyes looked even worse. The pony hadn't moved from her side and Heart Breaker had dared to ask if she was okay. Suddenly the smile came back and Haze drank into the cider, emptying the cup in one. "Derpy Haze is fine. Doctors say she will be ready tomorrow." Haze said. Heart Breaker smiled. "You are one lucky guy." Heart Breaker said. "Shut up, its your birthday, enough about me. Where are your presents?" Haze said winking again. "In the cellar I think." Heart Breaker replied. "What do you mean? 'you think?'" "Well Applejack took them and took them down a little hatch thing. Over there." The alicorn pointed with a hoof to where a small wooden door lay. "So AJ is controlling your birthday?" Haze joked. "Yeah, well its organizing. I am to open my presents in a few hours." Heart Breaker replied. Knowing exactly how he just sounded like. "Well I remember at Christmas I would at least guess what I had when I found eye out where my dad had put them." Haze said, then gave a confused look. "You know, the sad thing is, I can't remember what my father looked like, probably a Pegasus like me. I would be upset but I can't remember ever knowing him so he is a stranger to me. This damn memory loss has damaged me badly." Haze said, clearly ranting a little bit. "Well I never opened my presents on Hearts Warming." Heart Breaker replied. "Hearts Warming, that's it. Where did I get 'Christmas' from I wonder?" Haze replied. Heart Breaker smiled. 'You remember some things and at what cost. The portal will always stay open Haze. I know it.' Heart Breaker thought. Bright Haze began to trot to the wooden door. "What are you doing?" Heart Breaker asked. Haze laughed and looked to his friend. "Going to see the presents." He replied. "They are MY presents." Heart Breaker complained. "Then come with me." Haze said. "Before I fall asleep from standing still too long." Haze added swaying a bit. Heart Breaker cursed and trotted toward his friend. Heart Breaker noticed at how different Haze is in peaceful times. Rather than war. Haze was two different ponies, peace and war, but then again. They all are..
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Blind DrunkView OnlineHeart Breaker the alicornBlind DrunkJust before the two walked off toward the cellar Heart Breaker heard one, Princess Celestia call his name. The Alicorn turned his head and saw Celestia beckon him toward her with her head. Heart Breaker turned to his friend who had magically refilled his glass of alcohol and was draining it again. "Go on." Bright Haze muttered. He was fairly stable for downing about four litres of cider in one go. "Go to the princess. I'll be alright. It's your day." Haze added, Heart Breaker nodded and Haze tapped his shoulder before the Alicorn could leave. "Just remember, she is over one thousand and something old." "And I am not who you think." Heart Breaker replied quietly but Haze didn't hear, already going for another drink. Heart Breaker then turned to walk toward the dazzling princess to be greeted with a nod. "Happy birthday Heart Breaker." Celestia said, smiling. "Why thank you. My princess." Heart Breaker replied, bowing. "No need to bow Heart Breaker, you are a hero to Equestria." Celestia said, then bowed to him! Heart Breaker blushed a lot and gave a cheesy grin. "Oh, you've gone red? Are you okay?" Celestia asked, that just made it worse. "I'm fine." Heart Breaker replied smiling again. He looked over to Bright Haze quickly who was downing another whiskey! More alcohol than anypony should, but maybe the guy needed it. After everything that happened. "So, where are your presents then?" Celestia asked. "Applejack put them in the cellar, she is organising all this." Heart Breaker replied. "Ah well, I got you a present or two." Celestia said, winking. Heart Breaker couldn't take it anymore, he leaned in close to the Princess and kissed her! It was long, meaningful, before the Alicorn realised what he was doing. He pulled back and blushed, the princess was completely lost for words.