Once more upon the Day

You open your eyes, you have a feeling of grogginess coming over you. You sit up, and notice that Rarity is already up. You shrug and go to put your clothes on. Rarity has made you quite a lot of clothes since your initial arrival in Ponyville, and even more after your marriage, come to think of it. You slide on one of your casual shirts, it's a mixture of grey, black, and gold. It's supposed to be casual, but it's regal looking. You normally wouldn't dress with such bold colors but today was going to be an exciting day for Rarity.

You open the door of the bedroom, closing it gently behind you as you walk out into the hallway. Sweetie Belle must already be at school, as you don't hear her, so you walk down the stairs to see Rarity has cooked breakfast.

"Hello, dear, sleep well?" Rarity says to you with a smile, making small talk over breakfast has kind of become a morning routine by now. Rarity made some grass pancakes, even after the transformation, and months of living like this, you're still not used to eating things like hay and grass. You shrug it off and assume you'll get used to it eventually.

"I slept pretty well, and I was about to ask you the same question." you say in a laid back half-asleep type of voice.

"Oh I slept fine, with, my big strong stallion to protect me.", Rarity walks over to you and plants a kiss on your cheeks. You let out a grin at this.

"So Sweetie Belle already headed off to school huh?" you ask with a curious disposition.

"Yes, and I have the day off, so we can simply spend the day with our friends, or if you'd prefer, we could spend it just the two of us." Rarity replies.

"I'd prefer to go out with friends, you know, get some fresh air, today is too good of a day to waste." You chime in, thinking of the things you might do today.

"Sounds good to me, darling, whatever makes you happy" Rarity says. It's an odd statement considering that under normal circumstances you would be one adhering to Rarity's whim, and that didn't bother you, as there wasn't a single thing you wouldn't do for your perfect white mare. Oh how her coat glistened in the sun, like a gemstone. But you were getting ahead of yourself. You needed to stay focused, lest you look like a fool in front of your darling Rarity.

"So, are you going to invite the others over or did you already make plans" you ask, trying to get a clearer picture of how you'd end up spending your day.

"Oh, we all agreed to meet at Twilight's library today, at noon. We should probably leave in about fifteen minutes." Rarity says with a neutral, unchanging expression.

You finished eating, and stood up. "We can go now if you want, instead of waiting." you say to Rarity.

"Okay, let's go". So hoof-in-hoof, you walk out the door. By the looks of it, Rarity remembers something you don't, but you can't put your hoof on it.

You're lovey-dovey demeanor draws several gazes from pedestrians, that doesn't really bother you or Rarity though. Because as far as the two of you could tell, everything was as perfect as it could possibly be, nothing could improve, and their stares couldn't possibly dampen it in even the slighest sense of the word. You love birds continued on the way to the library. It was approximately a ten minute walk to the giant tree that was Ponyville's library. Even though Twillight lived inside, it is technically a public library.

You walk towards the door, and let a soft knock. "Come in" Twilight's voice chimes in from behind the door. "Oh, hey Rarity, hey Adept".

"Sup" you say as you walk in with Rarity, closing the door behind you gently. The other members of the mane six are all here sitting down, just generally relaxing, or waiting, to more accurately describe it. Fluttershy is still standing, leaning against a bookcase, as if she is simply nervous to sit down. But that's just Fluttershy being Fluttershy. And Pinkie Pie, is well, being Pinkie Pie. If you didn't know better you'd assume she'd shake the library apart with her bouncing.

"Oh hey guys" you see, upon noticing the other mares sitting there.

"Hey, how's it been going." Rainbow Dash says. She looks particularly relaxed, almost having a facade of coolness about her. "Not much" you reply casually.

"So, what do you guys want to do today?" Twilight asks with a smile.  After a while of silence it's clear no one has anything on their minds. It was at least semi-comforting to know that that the other ponies were just as half-asleep as you at this time of morning. Except Applejack, she was possibly the only pony who enjoyed mornings just as much as Celestia.

"Good, nothing planned?" Twilight speaks up.

"What's go good about that?" you question, curiously.

"Well, we all got an invite from the princess to come stay in Canterlot for a week.".

"Oh, is this about the appli-" you say before Twilight interrupts you.

"Yes, Celestia is granting you citizenship, since even though you're a pony now, that's still a big deal, being the first inter-dimensional citizen" Twilight says. You think it's adorable how nerdy she can get over these things.

"I can see that." you say, rolling your eyes in amusement.

"Well, we better go and pack then" Rarity says, she has a grin on her face. Not only does you being a citizen mean you are elligible for more jobs in town, especially government ones, like being a royal guard or tax collector, but it means that you and Rarity and can have children if you ever decided to. That was something you hadn't thought about before.

"I guess so" you say, a smile on your face.

"I'm happy for ya'll, this is a big day an' all that." Applejacks says, you can see through it though. Both she and you agree this isn't as big of a deal as it's made out to be.

"So, what time does the train leave" you ask, looking directly at Twilight. You just kind of assume by now that if you have a question Twilight has the answer.

"It leaves at about 7 PM, it should talk about six hours to get to Canterlot on the line we'll be taking." Twilight replies. Even though she is a genuis, it still amazes you much she goes into explaining, it's like she gets lost in knowledge.  As if her mind can transport itself to another world where nopony but her can go.

"Alright then, we'll meet back here and then go to the trainstation?" I suggest. All the others nod in agreement. Fluttershy's nod is considerably weaker than the other nods, you expect her to be nervous though, considering this is the first time she has been there for somepony being granted citizenship.

Granted, you still owed Fluttershy quite a lot for her kindness (she is the element of kindness) as she arranged the music for you and Rarity's wedding a few months back. You really liked them all though, as they've all done you some sort of kindness at some point or another. You yourself are honestly happy you'll finally be granted citizenship. You and Rarity walk out and back in the direction of the boutique.

"Is something wrong my love, you look a little off put" Rarity inquires with a slight expression of worry on her face.

"Yeah, I'm just a little nervous about being granted citizenship, normally it wouldn't be a big deal but I've heard since I'm from...quite far away...that Celestia's turning it into some kind of big celebration." you explain to the best of your ability.

"Well, it is a big milestone for all of Equestria, you're the first being from another world to ever come here, forget live here." Rarity says reassuringly.

You just kind of respond with a nod. Trying to let her know that she is helping, but that she doesn't need to. She just kind of shrugs it off. "So, will you enjoy your stay in Canterlot?" Rarity asks, it's kind of a strange way for her to word a question. But you just ignore the wording and answer honestly.

"Yeah, and it'll be great to finally be able to get a good job around here,". you say. Inside you know that Rarity's earnings alone more than cover the living expenses of your comfortable life. You don't have to worry much about packing once you get home, you're not going to bring much, as you don't need to. Rarity has made you a new suit for the occasion.

Even though everyone keeps mentioning that it's important because of your otherworldly origins, you know Princess Celestia better than that. Her real motivations are probably more involved with the human technology she can imitate. Despite your transformation into a pony, you still have the knowledge of electronics, and combined with the magic Twilight has taught you you have the ability to build and use complex electrical systems. You were starting to think that that would be a good career choice, especially since no one else in Equestria can do that. For you it's exciting because of the job opportunities, but it's also the first time you'll meet either of the princesses in person.

You and Rarity walk into the boutique together. Like usual when you two go out of the house together, you will help Rarity pack. Rarity is so head over heels in love with you that you don't have to carry her stuff, she makes Spike do it instead. Spike seems surprisingly okay with the two of you being together, actually. But then again, he and Twilight have been spending more time together than usual, as well. Probably because after he stopped flirting with Rarity, he hasn't had much else to do. You have a feeling he'll enjoy himself though. You see, as you expected, an amazing mostly black suit, lined with gold trimmings and a crimson tie. It also has an old western looking grey style on it. It's not visible except in the light though.

You try it on, and it fits like a charm.

"Is it okay? Should I redo it?" Rarity asks, with a look that tells you that your feedback means so much that if you said you didn't like it she would redo it.

But you really do like it, and you say "I love it, it's stylish and unique, like everything you make".  She blushes slightly as you say this, and she leans in and kisses you on the lips, you get really into it, and you both start to stop packing and you just starting to do tongue-on-tongue on the floor.

You hear the door open, and Spike walks in. "Hey Adept and Rarity, I was just here to see if you needed me to carry any-" he stops as he sees you on the floor. He runs out of the room, probably sick to his stomach. Rarity just gets up and runs after him, presumably to tell him that he does have things to carry (Whodathunkit). You stand up, and straighten out your suit. You look at the clock to notice that it's getting close to 6:45, you probably should go and leave with Rarity. It comes to no surprise to you that Spike is walking back up the stairs when you come down them, to get Rarity's things.

"So, should we be on our way?" Rarity says.

"Indeed, milady" as you take her hoof in yours, and you are on your way.

"The stars at night are so beautiful, and you never did tell me the story of who put them in your eyes" you say, with a bit of a gentlepony's tone to your voice. Rarity simply leans closer to you and kisses your neck.

You finally arrive at the library, the others are already outside with their things. Fluttershy doesn't appear to have brought anything except for her dress. Rarity looks particularly dashing though. You all walk off towards the train station together. Rarity has her own private-cart per her mannerisms. However, you don't mind. You assume you can just socialize with the others on the way to Canterlot. And maybe catch some shut-eye too. Once you arrive at the train-station, you all sit in wait for the train to arrive. Her highness Celestia herself is paying for the entire trip, even giving each of you a little bit to spend. Everypony who's everypony is going to be there. Just as you were getting lost in thought, the train arrives, and so does Spike, who comes up from behind you. He is completely out of breath.

"Are you alright?" you ask. You are slightly worried for the tiny dragon.

"I'm fine, thanks,  am I late?" he asks, seemingly more worried about being on time than his own well being.

"Yeah, you're just in time.". you reply.

You all board the train, and when you get to your cart, you notice some of the seating areas have been taken up for cargo.

"Sorry ladies and gentlecolts, but there wasn't enough room in the back. I'm sure it'll be fine". For the most part it is. Except that when (mostly) all of you sit down. You're left without a seat.

"You can sit with me" Twilight suggests. You just agree and sit down with her.

"So, why so quick to jump at the opportunity?" you ask teasingly. She answers in a Twilight kind of answering a non-serious question seriously by saying

"I've been looking for some opportunity for you to tell me a little bit about your past culture, or just small talk, I guess" she says in a way overly-casual way for Twilight.

"Okay then" you respond. You are truly excited, because while not usually being a braggart, you do indeed enjoy talking to the ponies about human culture. They are so intrigued by it. "What do you want to know" you ask, to start off the conversation yourself.

"Well, I wanted to know about your music.' Twilight asks. You admit to your self that, that was quite an interesting note to start on.

"Well, we have a wide variety of music, but it's really so diverse I can't whole-heartedly explain it to anypony who hasn't heard it." and in your heart you know that was the most honest answer you could give.

You turn around to see the others are having a conversation. It's some kind of reminiscing about the time Fluttershy said she was a tree. Applejack looks at your laughing, cocks her head and says

"sugar that there was ah inside joke, how did ya' understan' it?" you flinch at the soul piercing of pressure of deciding between lying to Applejack and admitting that you know of her because she was a fictional character. You settle for

"I'll explain it later." and hope Applejack won't prod at you any further. Luckily for you, she just gives you a suspicious glance and looks away, carrying on.

"What was that about" Twilight asks, she was clearly full of curiosity, it must've just bubbled up inside of her.

"Oh, it was nothing, I should just explain later." Twilight gives you another one of those "I'll poke holes in you until I find all your secrets" looks that you love oh so much. Instead of lighting the sarcasm in the cart on fire and killing everyone, you decide to get some sleep.

You lay down, and Twilight asks "Going to be already, we've barely been gone an hour".

"Yeah, I have a rough night ahead of me though." you reply. She nods understandingly, and you doze off. This is going to be a long night, you think to yourself, before you finally drift off.

When you wake up, you open your eyes to see a familiar purple mare shaking you. "Adept, come on, get up, come on." you finally decide to sit up.  As you of course have to get off the train. But it turns out, you're not already stopped. "It seemed like you were talking in your sleep" Twilight says.

"Was I now?" you question.

"Yes, and you know, in our world, Luna has the power to travel into dreams, and extended and prolong, and even shift or change them." she adds. That was a fascinating piece of info you did not have prior to this, but you're sure it'll be useful to remember.

You look outside and you can see Canterlot coming into view. To be honest, you've always wanted to go to here. Although the rich snooty ponies don't seem too splendid, Rarity has told you that the castle is simply divine. You decide to go check if Rarity is awake yet, and you tell Twilight that's what you'll be doing. You're surprised to find most of the ponies are already up again, apparantly they got some rest of their own, as most of them look pretty energetic. Or maybe it's the excitement, you're not sure which, to be honest.

As you're about to step into the next cart down to see Rarity, you hear Twilight behind you, saying "You know, this is quite a big honor, Princess Celestia is throwing this event just for you, you know.". You give an affirmative nod, and trod along.  You open the cart door to see Rarity awake and looking out the window.

"Hey, how you hanging on back here?" you say, Rarity looks at you and says "Pretty good, just a little excited is all, dear, this isn't the type of thing that happens every day, you know?" Rarity says. You give her an "I know" look and walk over to her bed to embrace her. You go into a warm hug. Rarity is so warm, that you could lay there with her forever, but after a while, you have to go back to your cart, as the train will arrive at the receiving station soon.

You walk back into the previous cart to see the others are still talking away. Pinkie Pie is saying something that makes no sense, and Fluttershy is just kind of looking at her friends and not saying much. Smiling but still not saying anything. You walk up and sit down again next to Twilight.

"So, how you feeling this morning" she asks, in a kind of awkward way, not totally unexpected from Twilight though.

"Just fine, I'm still a little tired." you say. Just as you finish that sentence the train pulls into Canterlot's station.