Unexpected Joy

by TPB

Rating: teen
Tags: Sad, Main 6, Original Character, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Spike, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Romance, Adventure, Pinkie Pie, Human
Length: 6132

After a depressed Braxton agrees to visit Pinkie, who he thought was just a hardcore fan he met on a chat, he is teleported to ponyville.

Braxton is deppressed, he is tired of life, he has no friends to share it with. So he makes up for it by watching a show about friendship. He is on a chat talking to some one with the username "Pinkie_Pie" after getting to know her he figures she is just a hardcore fan. Little does he know that soon he will find it's the real pony. She asks if she can teleport him there to visit he, going along with the joke, says yes.

I have to give huge thank you's to RainbowWolf for helping me writte and inspire me! :D I must also thank my good friend AwesomeSauce78 for always being there and doing great cover art and helping out ALOT with the name.*Cough* Love you guys.

Published 2012-12-17 01:10:01 UTC
Last updated 2013-08-12 23:05:20 UTC

Yorokobi

Braxton stepped off the bus after a long day at work, he walked down the grim and grey sidewalk he sees everyday. He sees this path as his life, the same thing one after another ,each cracked square represents another dark day in his routine. After staring at this overworked trail he realized he had approached the same boring house. As he inserted his key into the lock he twisted it and began to relax a bit knowing that he would be able to go onto the wonderful world known as the internet.

As he was walking inside,he saw his ratty recliner, and then his picture of the mane six on his wall, meant to cover the huge hole he made out of anger a few nights ago, did not help cure his anticipation. He began looking around for someone, even knowing he lived alone and no one should be there he still found himself checking around before he made a mad dash to his computer. He started it up, clicking his favorite bookmark he was filled with immense joy, he clicked the only thing that brought him happiness anymore. My Little Pony.

The show took away all the bitter things off his life, and brought in all the sweet things. Since he honestly had nothing else to be happy about, he had no friends, not because he was an outcast or no one liked him. He just never had time, with his job as the only cashier at the convenient store beginning at 8 A.M  and ending at 12 P.M, he was never able to get out of work to find some free time, time he could use to look for friends. So, to make up for it, he watched a show about friendship.

He could never pick his favorite though, Rainbow Dash the awesome, Pinkie Pie the party animal, Fluttershy the quiet, AppleJack the tough,  Twilight the magical, and Rarity the gentle. He felt it wrong to pick his favorite, when the show is about loving all. He didn’t want to single out one and only. He also had wanted them to be able to be in his world, make it a little less dull. Or maybe even better, he could be in their world, the great, happy world, thats been his dream for so long.

He had thought it out many times over in his head, he had nothing to miss, nothing to keep him from going if he had the chance. In his mind he would become happy, joyful, not hate his life as much.

He brought himself back from his daze, feeling worse than he did before. He looked to the computer, he smiled after seeing a picture of Pinkie on the video’s thumbnail. It made him think about the girl he chatted with on a brony chat site. He minimized the tab and opened the chat, looking for the girl.

Remembering her username was easy, she was a hardcore Pinkie fan, knew everything there was to know about her. He clicked the search and typed “Pinkie_Pie”. Luckily she was online, he messaged her expecting an almost instant response as usual, he waited a couple minutes, out of anticipation he messaged her again, a few minutes later she responded “Sorry had to wash the cupcakes off my hands, sticky batch :D” . For some reason that made him giggle.

"So what's up? " Asked braxton

"Not much, listening to my favorite song EVER" Said Pinkie. He knew what that was, Lets get it started, he laughed every time he thought about it. "Wanna see me sing it?!" Asked Pinkie. "Sure" A video? Thought Braxton. He had never seen her nor had she seen him. He wasn't sure he wanted her to either.

Not because he thought himself as ugly, he was often flirted with at his job, including by a man once. Braxton shuddered at the memory. He had somewhat long hair, he could cover the top of his eyes, he usually flipped it to cover some of his left. He had grey eyes, everyone he knew always commented on his eyes.

While braxton was thinking about himself, Pinkie was in Ponyville preparing her webcam for her first ever concert. She stepped over to her strobe light she bought for Fluttershy's, bunny's birthday party. She hooked it up, she turned the small knob until it went as fast as possible, a huge grin stretched across Pinkie's face as she turned on the music and started dancing wildly.

After a few moments of thinking, the video came in. It was the pony, pinkie, from the show singing and dancing to the song. He laughed a while before typing back "How did u do that?" "It was easy I just filmed myself. Duh!" Braxton giggled at that. "Good one" He typed.  “It sure was huh?” she replied. “Sometimes i think shes the real pony, hah. Braxton said chuckling.

After a few hours of watching the show and a few PMV’s, Braxton thought he should hit the hay,luckily it was Saturday and the store wasn't open tomorrow. “Hey i’m gonna go to bed night.” Braxton messaged. “Okay goodbye :D oooohhh do you want to visit me? I mean after all we are the greatest friends!! I could get Twi to port you! Braxton was baffled  while reading this message, until reading the end at that point he realized it was a joke. “Oh sure! :P” He replied. “Okie-Dokie, I can’t tonight because she's probably sleeping. Message me tomorrow when you want okay?? “Sure thing ;P” Braxton typed, thinking maybe he shouldn't have put a wink.

Braxton awoke, one leg out from under his blanket, his hand sprawled behind his head in between his headboard and the wall. He got up and began walking to the kitchen, stepping on the cold, and dull tiles, he walked to the cereal cabinet, the white paint tearing away, seeming to want to leave the dreary room. He poured himself a large bowl of cereal, he opened the fridge, searching for milk, there was none to be found. For some reason that greatly frustrated

Braxton “I’m going to have cereal, my day is not going to start bad, i’m going to have my damn cereal!” Braxton exclaimed to himself.

He bagan to the door when he realized he had no pants or shirt on. He walked to his room and got a pair of jeans and a long sleeve shirt, he went outside and locked the door behind him, almost going back inside to the warm embrace he felt from the house. He continued walking down the sidewalk, the same one he thought represented his life, for a long line of squares it was clean, bright, nice. After a while he saw a square of the sidewalk completely of line, filled over, it had without hesitation jumped out of course. Every square after was dark, cracked, horrible. The toppled square reminded him of the everything day everything changed, everything fell apart. He stood there staring at the square, beginning to burst into tears.

Milk

In a matter of minutes, Braxton had stopped crying, not wanting to think about the memory, and was now walking down the aisles looking for milk. He grabbed a carton and headed for the counter. He plopped the carton on the counter and watched as the cashier scanned it. The bright red beam reminded him of the lights atop the cop’s cars that night. “No.” Braxton mumbled. The cashier looked at Braxton for a moment, a look of slight fear could be seen on the womans face. “Sorry.” Braxton said at almost a whisper. “Stop” Braxton said in his mind. Shoving the memory down into a bottomless pit inside, no matter how far it kept coming back. Braxton stood there eyes closed to stop tears.

Braxton managed to keep his cool for a minute and pay for his merchandise. The cashier had already put the carton of milk into a plastic bag and had put it on the counter. Braxton grabbed it and exited. He walked back home. He had just reopened a mental scar, a scar that he had been hiding for a long, long time. Keeping all that raw emotion contained was like a dam keeping water back, and that moment at the counter was the leak. Everything was beginning to spew out, he reached the door of his house and unlocked the door, he stepped inside then began walking to the kitchen, tears swelling up his face.

He saw the bowl of cereal he poured earlier, fully consumed in sadness and rage he grabbed the bowl and threw it across the room. He looked toward the mess he had made, after wiping his face he grabbed the back of a chair and slammed it into the ground. He looked at the wall next to the cabinets, already disgusting and dirty, he leaned his head up to the wall hands holding the top of his head, he pounded his hand into the wall. “Time to get a new poster” Braxton quietly said to himself.

Meanwhile...

All the way in Equestria, Twilight Sparkle was in the library, browsing through some books that she had found in the library. She finally found a book that caught her eye, the cover read: “Advanced Magic 101”. Twilight was engrossed in the book, various spells that she’d never even heard of were right in front of her. She was eager to try some of them out.

Suddenly, the door swung open and a pink mare bounded in.

“TwilightTwilightTwilightTwilightTwilightpleasehelpmeI“Pinkie Pie said in rapid succession

“Pinkie, calm down. What is it?”

Pinkie Pie calmed down and sat down, giving Twilight a calm look in the process.

“One of my friends wants to come here! To Ponyville!”

“So?”

“I already told him you would teleport him and he might not come if you don’t please Twi please!” Pinkie said without taking a breath, she inhales greatly and puffs it all out.

“Well have you ever met him before?” Inquired Twilight.

“Well umm, not in person.” Pinkie said as she was rubbing her shoulder and swinging her foot.

“Then how do we know he’s safe?”

“Well how do we know he’s not? C’mon Twi please please!” Pinkie exclaimed rattling the chair.

The temptation was too much for Twilight, she really wanted to try the new spells.

“What’s the worst that could happen?” Twilight heaved hoping she wouldn't regret her decision.

“Woo! Thank you thank you thank you! Pinkie said hopping out of her seat to squeeze the life, and air, out of Twilight’s lungs.

“It may be awhile before I do it, this long range is new to me.” Said Twilight.

Two perfectly round, purple circles appeared above Twilight’s head.

Two perfectly round, purple circles appeared above Twilight’s head, glowing with an intense shine. They moved to the center of the room Twilight lowered her horn and prepared to fire, Pinkie bounded into a corner and watched, not daring to mess up a spell as urgent as this. Twilight let out one big breath and prepared herself.

“Here we go...”

Meanwhile...

Braxton was lounging in his ratty recliner, a beer bottle in his hand. He took a long sip and felt the cold, bitter liquid flow through his throat. He took another long sip and emptied the remaining contents. Braxton held the glass bottle up to his eye and gave it a little jiggle. The small portion of beer still inside swished about. He groaned and his arm went limp. Braxton stood up, the bottle still in his hand, as he made his way to the kitchen a police cruiser barrelled past, sirens blaring. Braxton turned around and threw the bottle out of frustration. No matter where he went, his past seemed to catch up to him.

The bottle flew out of Braxton’s hand and hit the window. The bottle shattered and so did the window pane. Braxton stared at the mess he made, he stumbled a bit but he kept his stance. His head lulled a bit as he stumbled a bit.

“I’m a wreck.” Braxton slurred

Suddenly, a flash of purple light appeared a few feet in front of Braxton. He stared at the purple light for a while before it disappeared. Braxton shook his head and gave himself a couple of light slaps to try and sober up a bit.

“Get yourself together Braxton. You’re seeing things.” He muttered

Shortly afterwards another one popped up, Braxton avoided it as he walked towards the kitchen. The purple light was slowly closing in on him, but Braxton was quick to assume that it was just his imagination. Being drunk would usually make consumers see wacky things. Braxton reached the fridge and found another bottle of alcohol. He grabbed it and turned around, using his leg to kick the fridge door. He was about to walk until a ball of purple light appeared right in front of him.

Braxton stared at it. He was drunk, he immediately assumed that the purple light was his past. Always catching up to him. He got mad and threw the bottle of Whisky to the floor, the liquid spilled on the floor along with the glass pieces. He shook with anger, he stared at the purple light. It wasn’t disappearing like the others. Braxton’s breathing slowly grew heavier and heavier as the fire inside him blazed.

“You think this is funny? Huh? You think I’m scared of you?”

Braxton reared back his fist and gave out a wild swing. He stumbled forward into the light. It seemed to wake him up because as soon as he entered the light his senses sharpened, everything seemed less blurry, Braxton turned from angry to alarmed as he suddenly felt incredibly drowsy. He tried to resist, but he suddenly felt his body go limp and he fell flat on the floor, rendering him unconscious.

Braxton woke up shortly afterwards. He wasn’t fully sober yet, neither was he fully drunk. Just a slight bit dizzy. Braxton shook his head and tried to gain his bearings. He seemed to be on the floor of a very peculiar building. He got up, his head lulled as he tried to stand. He took a quick glance. Braxton did a slow 360 degrees and on the end of that 360 degrees, he found the face of a pink mare staring right at him.

“Hellooooo and welcome to Ponyville!” The pink mare said with excitement.

Welcome to Ponyville

Braxton awoke rubbing the back of his head. Feeling sore and regretting last nights decision, or maybe last night in general. “Ugh, I hate beer.” His vision was blurry but he could still make out a distinct pink form.

”Pinkie? Ughh, is that you? Oh, not this cupcakes again. I’m getting really tired of this.” Braxton said.

“How can anyone get tired of cupcakes?!” Pinkie said jolting to his face.

”Cause being chopped and opened from the neck down is REALLY uncomfortable.”

Twilight and Pinkie looked at each other puzzled, wondering where this stallion came from and what horrid things he had seen.

Braxton wiped at his face, trying to wake up, but to no avail he was still staring at the two mares who were looking at him in concern.

“Um, usually when I’m dreaming I’m human, and I wake up when I realize I’m dreaming.

“Human, huuman, hooman, hoopdeloop?” Said pinkie trying the word on for size.

“Lots of questions are coming up Mister, um, what's your name again?” Inquired Twilight.

“Uh, you usually know that. C’mon I don’t wanna do this again! Wake up!” Braxton said getting aggravated.

Braxton yelped in pain as he felt a painful pinch in his arm.

“Nope.” Pinkie giggled.

“Nope what?!” Braxton said frustrated.

“Not a dream.” Pinkie said her laugh still growing.

“You're supposed to pinch people to see if it’s a dream and nopers not a dream!”

Braxton stared at the pink mare, angry, and hung over. He began to stand up when he felt himself flop to the floor. He laid on the floor angry and confused. He broke into laughter, happy to talk to pinkie and not end up in a oven for once.

Pinkie squealed and joined him on the floor, rolling around and laughing.

“....wait did I miss something?” Twilight said confused about the whole situation.

Later that evening...

Braxton had sobered up, he was now almost certain this was real. Apart from his giddiness  he was finally ready to think about his situation. But something was missing, or four things. Twilight and Pinkie were sitting on a couch across from Braxton, while he was pacing back and forth.

“So please explain humans.” Said Twilight with no problem in pronunciation.

Braxton, still hesitant to believe his dream came true, wanted to meet everypony.

“I can’t.”

“Why not?” Twilight asked.

“I need all of you here.”

“You need everypony in town?”

“Just the elements.”

“But, what, why?”

“To get it out of the way.” Braxton said trying to end the conversation.

“I suppose you're right.” Twilight said in defeat.

Braxton let out a slight gasp of excitement before turning away to shield the excitement from the mares.

“You okay?” Pinkie asked.

“Mhm.” Is all braxton could moan without exploding of shear joy.

“Okie dokie loki!” Pinkie said hopping away.

With every passing moment it got harder and harder for Braxton to control his excitement.

After Twilight had gathered everypony they all sat down to discuss what happened.

“So, are you ready now? Asked Twilight.

Braxton just stood in awe, staring at the ponys. The pain was intense, not being able to just run and hug the ponies was unbearable. But he knew if he were to do that they might figure out he knew all of them, besides Pinkie, and that might not end well. He planted his newly acquired hooves to the ground. This was much harder than he expected.

“Would you mind telling us your name?” Asked Twilight.

“”Um, how about you first?” Braxton replied.

Worried his name wasn't complex enough for equestria.Everyone here had complex names, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Braxton. Doesn't sound right, maybe he could hold out until he could think of a more suiting name.

“So, whats this guys name?” Asked Rainbow.

Or maybe not.

“Uh, just call me Braxton” Braxton admitted.

“What kinda name is that?” Blurted Rainbow.

“Braxton, eh?” Asked AppleJack.

“How exotic!” Exclaimed Rarity.

“Thats what it was!” Pinkie said jumping around.

“I think it’s cute” Whispered Fluttershy.

Everyone stared at Fluttershy wide-eyed for a moment. Even Angel froze for a moment.

“Um, so, what's this human?” Fluttershy said blushing furiously.

“Uh, what was that before sugarcube?” AppleJack asked.

“Oh, nothing I’m sorry.” Fluttershy said almost squeaking.

Twilight was slightly hesitant to steer away from what just happened but went along.

“Yes. What is a human?” She asked

What was a human? Would it be better to not tell them? What should I say? Braxton thought.

“A human is just what they call people who live in my town.” Braxton started explaining.

“Where do you live?” Pinkie asked.

“Uhh, Humanataria.” Braxton said stuttering.

“How do we know you're not lying, how do we know you’re not a spy?” Rainbow barged in.

Braxton had to hold in a laugh.

“You think everypony’s a spy.” Said Twilight with the straightest face ever.

“What are you laughing at?” Rainbow said trying to threaten Braxton.

“Nothing.” Braxton said still smirking.

“I’m already not liking this guy Twi!” Said a mildly annoyed Rainbow Dash.

Braxton didn't want to make enemies with anypony especially not one of the mane six.

“Look I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you. Friends?” Braxton apologized.

“Ugh.” Rainbow moaned before spitting on her hoof and putting it out.

“Really?” Braxton asked.

“Do you wanna be friends or not?” Rainbow pushed.

“Fine.” Braxton spit on his hoof and shook Rainbow’s.

“Hpmh.”

“What is it now?” Braxton said expecting more hate.

“It’s just well.. You didn't really hesitate to do that. Most ponies do.” Rainbow said.

“Well I’m not like most ponies” Braxton replied trying to be smooth.

But really he wasn't like most ponies. Really he wasn’t a pony at all. It was more of a truth than expected. At heart he felt like this was it. But he knew it wasn't

“Uh you okay there?” Rainbow asked waving her hand in front of Braxton’s face.

The sudden blue flash awoke him from his deep thought.

“Yeah. Sorry.” Braxton said drifting out of thought, and back into what could be a dream come true. That is, if he doesn't mess this up.

Introduction Party

So how about you tell me about yourselves now? Braxton asked.

“It’s getting kinda late and ah I gotta work the farm tomorrow.” Applejack said.

“I’m getting kinda tired, I got cloud duty tomorrow.” Said Rainbow Dash.

“I have to get planning on the introductions party!” Pinkie said, flying out the library door.

“I must get my beauty sleep. Rarity said fluffing her hair.

“I need to get back to my animals.” Fluttershy whispered.

“So... Is there an inn or?” Braxton wondered worried the stars were going to be his only blanket.

“Well Pinkie said your a friend, so you can stay here. On one condition...” Twilight got up close to Braxton.

“That is?” Braxton said starting to walk back.

“If you turn out to be someone bad, or hurt any of those girls...” Twilight said stomping her hoof.

“Get it?”

“Yes ma’am...” Braxton said shocked that came from Twi.

Braxton laid on his pallet on the floor next to spike.

“So...” Spike said quietly.

“So...” Braxton replied, hoping to not wake up Twilight.

“Since your new, and these ponies aren't your friends yet...”

“Uh-huh.” Braxton said wondering where this was leading.

“Do you have an interest in any of them?” Spike finished.

“Uh... Um. What do you mean?” Braxton said feeling weird talking about this.

“Is there one that, y'know? Sparks your interest.” Spike said trying to keep what he meant a secret in the words.

Does he mean? In a- in a romantic way? Braxton thought to himself.

Braxton was thinking about this question. He had thought about which pony he would date, but he was never too serious about it. He thought about it, he wanted to say Rarity just to see Spike’s reaction. But he thought pissing off a dragon probably was not a good idea. Even if it was a baby one.

Fluttershy. He always thought she was cute, the way she seems to be afraid of anything and everything, but he thought she would probably be hard to get into a relationship with.

Rainbow Dash. She was cool for sure, and she seemed somewhat interested earlier. Maybe even harder to get into a relationship with Flutters though. And her competitive attitude might pose a threat.

Rarity was okay. Braxton never really thought about her that much. She just didn’t stand out to him as much as the others did.

Applejack. A nice pony through and through. May not be too hard to date. But Braxton wasn’t too sure if he could keep up with her extremely physical schedule.

Pinkie Pie. She was really, really fun. He had even been talking to her for a while but didn't even know it. Hec she was the reason he was here in the first place. She would be the easiest to start dating since they have talked a lot, but would she take it seriously?

Twilight. She was interesting. A pony who can solve problems easily, she just seemed so adorkable. She was nice but she just cared for her friends a lot. Which wasn't a bad thing. It may make it harder to date her or anypony else...

“All of em I guess..” Braxton replied after thinking.

“Uh... I don’t know if they'd agree to that.” Spike said.

“NO.” Braxton so loud it scared Spikie.

They both gazed at Twi who was still sound asleep.

“Not like that, I’m just not sure I guess. They all interest me.”

“Well, I'll be your wingman. Spike said.

They both laughed for a moment.

Unless you go for Rarity then there's problems. Spike said staring down Braxton

“For sure.” Braxton held his han- wait, hoof out for Spike to shake.

Spike smiled and shook Braxtons hoof.

“Goodnight Braxton.” Spike said, turning his side to braxton.

“Goodnight Spike.” Braxton replied closing his eyes.

Braxton awoke to Pinkie blowing a party blower in his face.

“Surprise!!” Pinkie said before hitting Braxton in the eye with the blower again.

Braxton leaned up, almost everypony he had ever seen was here. Even the completely random background ponies.

Braxton was both excited and furious, he hated being awoken when it wasn't his own mental alarm. He was slightly nervous by all the ponies staring at the new arrival in town. Braxton never liked attention, whenever someone ever gloated about Braxtons achievements he felt awkward. He felt when someone looked at him he couldn't look at them.

Braxton had his arms behind him holding himself up, a cyan blur flashed by his peripheral vision. Next thing he knew his hooves were knocked out from under him and his head hitting the ground with a thud.

“HAHA, you shoulda seen the look on your face!” Rainbow laughed as she was mimicking the frightened look Braxtons face held while falling.

“Oh, haha good one.” Braxton said sarcastically.

“Really was wasn't it?” Rainbow said hold her mouth closed to keep the laughter back.

“ugh...can you atleast help me up?” Braxton asked rubbing the newly sore spot on his head.

“OH..did it really hurt..i’m so sorry!” Rainbow said rushing to help.

“Lend me a hoof?” Braxton asked blinking as if he couldn't see.

Rainbow held out her hoof, Braxton grabbed hold and pulled her down.

“HA! Got ya!” Braxton said pleased with himself for tricking the pony pranking master, at least until he found himself in a rather awkward position.

He looked up and was face to face with Rainbow. Her cheeks turned a light shade of crimson.

“Uh, um sorry i....” Braxton drifted off. “I.....love your eyes..” Braxton stared into the mares big magenta eyes.

“Wuh, did you?” Rainbow said looking confused. The light shade of crimson darkened, becoming more visible.

Rainbow tried to use her mane to cover her face. She looked back at Braxton before looking at the ground.

Rainbow flew up inches above the ground and dropped to her hooves looking flustered.

Braxton got off the ground for the first time his legs shaky and half way still asleep.

"What, was it something i said?” Braxton asked.

Rainbow let out a loud “Hmph.” And flew out of the library.

“WAIT DASHIE! We haven’t even had cake yet,” Pinkie shouted.

Braxton turned around to see the entire party staring at him in total silence.

Braxton felt he did nothing wrong, but it seemed all the others KNEW he did. Braxton quickly turned his eyes to Twilight.

“Uh, I....what?!” Braxton stuttered in a high pitched tone.

Braxton moved his eyes to spike.

Spike stood jaw hanging slowly walking towards Braxton now.

“Dude...” Spike said his face looking like he saw the most wild thing ever.

“How are you not dead....”

After Party!

“I...what...I don’t...” Braxton muttered to himself.

“It’s fine Braxton.” Twilight said trying to comfort the recently made stallion.

The best explanation Braxton could make for this happening is the spell was made to teleport ponies, not humans. So maybe the spell changed his form to a stallion.

“Shes just not used to someone coming on to her like that.” Twilight said grinning.

“Coming on to her?!” Braxton said eyes widening.

“Flirting is the laymans term.” Twilight said sophisticatedly.

Braxtons eyes grew some more. He cocked his head and looked at her quizzically.

“Layman?” Braxton asked never hearing the big word.

“Normal pony..” Twilight said rolling her eyes.

“I gave her a compliment.”

“Besides if anything she was on me!” Braxton said defending himself.

“You know what I mean.” Twilight said helping the other mares clean the mess from the party.

“I can’t like a mare!”

“I’m a....”

Braxton finished the sentence in his head.

“A stallion..”

FlutterShy and Rarity exchanged looks.

“Do you mean you like stallions??” Pinkie burst in.

“I have always wanted a friend like you I think it would be fun we could dress each other up and it wouldn't be weird an-” Pinkie was stopped by a orange hoof that shut to her mouth.

“Heh heh..” AppleJack huffed.

“....no....” Braxton said flatly.

“I mean I don’t know who I like yet.” Braxton said realizing he is digging himself into a hole.

“Oh no..” Braxton thought to himself.

“What do you mean you don't know WHO?” Twilight asked lowering a brow.

“OH, c’mon we know you like dashie!” Pinkie blurted.

“Heh...” AppleJack muttered moving her mane out of her face.

“IS IT ME?!” Rarity exclaimed, her face turning red realizing what she just said.

“So, you're saying it could be me still??” FlutterShy said looking anxious.

“NO, I mean yes eh-” Braxton was unable to finish by a book hitting his head.

He looked around to see what happened or who threw it. He turned Twilight’s direction to see her eyes narrow. He immediately remembered the night before.

“Look, I don’t like anyone and if I do I haven't come to realize it yet.” Braxton said angrily, getting his point across.

There was silence.

“...Sorry..” Braxton said feeling bad for how he reacted, also scared how Twilight would react.

“Twi...c-can I go sit in your room? Braxton asked worried to make eye contact.

“Uhm, sure.” Twilight said.

“Thanks.” Braxton said walking away.

“Ugh, Spike I need to meet dudes..” Braxton said rubbing his eyes.

Spike began to giggle.

“So, Pinkie was right?”

Braxton stared daggers at Spike.

“Is there alcohol here?” Braxton asked.

It was his normal solution to calming down. So, why not here.

“Yeah every town has alcohol.” Spike replied. “Did humana- whatever not have some?”

Braxton’s eyes widened.

“Nope. Always wanted to try it.” Braxton said, an amazing idea sparked in his head.

“If you let me have some....” Spike muttered.

“ Aren’t you too young to drinking that kind of stuff anyway?” Braxton said in a playful voice.

“HEY!!!” Spike squeaked. Braxton giggled at that. “I'm old enough to drink!” Spike said making his voice deeper.

“No, I don’t think so bud.” Braxton said still smiling.

“Then find it yourself...” Spike said turning and crossing his arms like a young child.

“I can live without it.” Braxton said.

Not a few minutes after Twilight walked in the room.

“Well what i-” She was cut off by Braxton bumping her on his way to the 1st floor.

Beved Up

Twilight woke up after hearing a loud thud on her door. She hurried down to see what it was. Worried one of her friends were in trouble she rushed and tripped on a misplaced book.

“Ugh, Spike!” She picked the book up and read the title.

Intoxication and The Pony Anatomy.

Twilight had a puzzled look on her face.  What was this book doing laying around? Was it from the party earlier? The only reason she owned it was one of her friends in canterlot gifted it to her after graduation. The only reason it hadn't been in the dumpster was it was a gift, and it is a book, books are always nice.

She opened the book and read a page or two. Even though it says pony it has a few creatures of equestria and how alcohol affects them. Including bison, deer and dragons. Apparently dragons tolerance to alcohol and other mind numbing substances were fairly high.

This worried Twilight for a few moments. She came to the conclusion it had just been left out after one of her re-sortings.

She broke away from reading the book after hearing a knock on the door again. Twilight walked over to the door and was hesitant to open it, but she didn’t want to leave a helpless friend or resident of ponyville outside when they needed help. She opened it and spike is standing at the door frame head leaning where the door would be if it was closed.

“Uhm, Spike?” She asked eyes narrowed.

“Hm?” He responded sluggishly.

“What in equestria are you doing...?” She leaned her head out the frame to see if anyone was with him.

“I was just sitting outside, it was hot in here...” He said hoping she wouldn't argue.

“Hm.”

“You know what this is?” She made the book hover in front of her face. Eyes peeking over.

“No clue.” Spike said pupils wide.

“You probably just left it out earlier when you cleaned after the party...” He said eyes moving erratically.

“Alright.”

“I’ll believe you for now.” She said eyeing him.

There was a sliding sound and then a loud thump from upstairs.

Twilight looked at Spike curiously.

She opened the door to the room Braxton was in.

“Yo.” Braxton said drawn out.

“What was that noise?” Twilight asked looking around the room.

“Oh...I fell out of bed.”

Twilight gave him a puzzled look.

“Just ploop right to the floor. “ Braxton shakely  pointed to the ground.

“Uh-huh...” Twilight said suspiciously as she looked back and forth, giving him an uninterested nod.

“Got problems?” Braxton says trying to suppress his laughter . “Get it, like got milk but...problems.”

Twilight turned and gave him a deadpanned look.

“Yeah you get it.” He says throwing his face in the pillow.

“Sure do..” Twilight replies looking to Spike.

“I...have no idea.” Spike says shrugging his shoulders.

“Hey Spike.” Braxton whispers loudly, waving him over.

Spike walks over and Braxton waves him closer Braxton whispers something into Spikes ear before bursting into laughter.

“Dude, I’m purple too...” Spike says shaking his head.

“I don’t even..” Twilight says letting out a breath.

Twilight searches the room a bit and sees that the window is open.

“Oh, okay thats how you got back in.” She says confidently.

“Hey wait, what happened to To that turtle you guys had..” Braxton asked,

“Oh that, that’s just open because a bat hit it, it was the craziest thing.” Spike said hastily.

“Na na na na na na na na na na..” Braxton hums, face still buried in his pillow.

Twilight looks over to Spike again.

He shrugs.

“This experience will forever hold a place in my heart and soul, goodnight.” Braxton said with a sniffle.

Twilight shook her head at the ground and walked out. Spike slumped on the floor as soon as he heard the door shut.

“I think she bought it.” Braxton said muffled by his pillow and covers.

“We’re in trouble..” Spike said rubbing his stomach.

The next morning Spike woke up it was pitch black and silent in the room. The only thing he could see was Braxtons hoof poking out of the sheet. He looked over to the door and saw a shadow of a pony. It was Twilight.

“Close the door?” Spike said covering his eyes from the piercing light.

Her horn glew with a greyish color, she shut the door slowly. She walked over, her eyes full white and looked lower at him until she was right above him.

“Uhm Twi?” He muttered.

She let out a breath and her head split into four sections diagonale teeth on the inside of each yellow liquid dripping out of the center hole in between them all. She took a breath in and the slices shuttered.

“T..Twi..”Spike said crawling backwards.

The slices darted at him with a piercing scream.

Spike darted awake up and hit his head on a tray of cereal knocking it all over the floor.

“REALLY?!” Twilight screamed making the tray float.

“I try to do something nice and you just ruin it?!” She let the tray fall, and looked at Spike sternly.

Spike looked at the pink and green marshmallow cereal and milk on the ground and himself.

“Sorry.”

“I uh, dreams ya’ know?” Spike said as he tilted his head down.

Twilight dropped the spoon down by the empty bowl, and walked out.

As Twilight walked by she could’ve sworn that she heard...singing? After a little investigating she found out that it was Braxton sleep talking. She couldn’t really understand what he was saying but she could definitely make out the words “pour some... sugar on me”? She brushed it off, deciding to question him about that later.

“No more booze. For anyone.” Spike said looking to Braxton.

Still humming a tune he giggled.

“Not gonna happen.” He said with a painful smile, his head aching.

Spike got up, grunted and headed towards the door.

“Today is gonna suck.”