Jokes and Fake Smiles

I groaned as my eyes opened to see the sun in my face. My body was very stiff. Benches are NOT comfortable. I couldn't tell what time it was, but it felt like it was somewhere around 9:00 or 10:00. I got up slowly, for the pain in my back and neck slowed me down.

As I stood, I was able to move around and crack my back and neck. "Oooh....Geez..." I said as I finished cracking my neck. "I needed that one." I now had to set off, and walk...Walk to no destination, but just stay mobile, and not stay anywhere for too long.

I walked along a urban Canterlot road. It was very nice, and clean. Fancy. Nothing like Ponyville. The comfort I took in this though, was that no one would know who I was.

"Oh, hey!" Said a mare voice calling my name. I became somewhat startled, and jerked my head in that direction. It was a young mare with her friends at a school courtyard.

"Oh, uh, hi." I responded. I hid my sadness. Well, it was already somewhat hidden with my neutral expression. I'm gonna have to get good at hiding it, so I guess this is a good start.

"You play guitar, right?" She asked, seeming interested.

"Uh, yes. I do."

"Can you play us something?" Another mare asked.

"Uh...sure." I replied. I crossed the street, and sat on the bench that they were standing by.  I took my case off my back, and unzipped it quickly, and took out my guitar, making sure it's in tune.

I tuned up one string, and made sure the others were good. I cleared my throat, and tried to think of something to sing... I would have to improvise here.

I started with a basic melodic chord progression. After a couple measures, I began to sing.

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A new life starts today.

A seemingly heart filled adventure

A new song to sing

And new tears and scars to remind me that

I'm still alive.

A new path to make

When the old one is run down and worthless

Can you see why I walk the distance?

Can you see all my pain and suffering?

Will you take me hoof to guide me on my

Painstaking, heart stabbing trail?

Will you go out and find me,

If I ran away to become someone else?

Will you cry if I died here?

Or would you carry on like it never happened?

Can you see into me?

Can you see the intentions, and see where my heart wants to go?

Can you see? X4

Because I want you to let me be

I want you to forget about me.

I want you to leave me behind.

Let my face fade away,

Keep the accomplishments

but  leave out the name

Promise me X4

Promise you'll leave me behind.

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"That was beautiful....when did you write that?" One of them said, wiping a tear from her eye.

"Just now I guess....I made it up." I responded almost emotionless.

"What's your name?" She asked me.

"Kao....." Crap...they can't know my name..... "K....Keith Axel....." I said...BS'ing a name.

"Ok...um, Keith," She began. "It was very good, and we've gotta get to school."

"Oh, ok. You mares have a good day." I said, waving.

"You too." They responded in unison.

That felt pretty good actually. I feel like I've just made friends or something. I kept walking...

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A long day of constant motion had gone by, and the sun was setting. I found a bench near the park. I looked forward to see an adult mare to my left. It's that mare from the train that looks like mom.... I hesitated and took out the picture for comparison. She looked just alike, except she had a....burn mark near her flank....a burn...mark... Oh man...it has to be her...

"Hello, miss." I said nervously.

"Oh, hello." She responded. It's her voice...Holy crap...my mom is alive...

"I just wanted to ask....uh..." I began to tear up... "Mom?" I asked offering a hug.

"K...Kaoss?" She asked. I simply nodded feelin a tear come down as my lip quivered. She couldn't speak anything. I saw some tears come from her eyes. She opened her arms. I threw myself into them, sobbing with joy onto her shoulders. She nuzzled my neck. I felt her warm cheeks and tears.

"I missed you mommy..." I said. "I thought I'd never get to see you again..."

"I missed you too Kaoss.... I..I love you sweetie." She said, sobbing.

"I love you too mom..." I didn't want to let go.

"Kaoss Walker?..." Said some serious sounding stallion.

"Huh?" I asked.

"Officer Heat Star here." He said holding his badge. "You're under arrest for the assault of your father."

"What?" Mom said in fear.

"Mom..I..." I was cut off.

"Save it for the judge son." He said, putting me in hoof cuffs.

No....I just met my mom again.....and now I'm being arrested....Why cruel world?....Why?