Can't wait to be Human!

It was a cool morning in Ponyville, everypony was just waking up, minus of course The Apple Family who was working the fields earlier that morning already and the other storkeepers in Ponyville. Isaac stepped outside to take in the beautiful morning image in front of him, every pony was starting to go about their own day, some waving at him and giving a happy greeting. He was careful not to wake Lyra when he decided to go outside for a bit, it became a habit of his to wake up early and watch the morning go by. He went out and headed to his usual spot at the park, under a tree, with a soft patch of grass underneath him, he watched the magic of Celestia as it rose the sun. Completely baffled by the fact that their sun was raised by magic, but he just disregarded it and enjoyed the sunrise.

"Good morning Isaac.." said a familiar voice from behind

Isaac quickly turned and came face to face with Twilight, their faces only inches away, which made him jump and blush slightly, "O-oh, good morning to you too Twilight.." as he was hiding his blush. Twilight was holding back a giggle at the clumsy boy and just settled for a smile and sat near Isaac.

"So, what are you doing out here? How's Lyra? Are you guys doing okay?"

"I-I was just watching the sunrise, it's kind of a habit of mine..."

"Oh? Well, that's nice...so why did it become a habit?" asked the curious mare, "Did you have like a job or something in your dimension?"

"Not really, I don't really have anything to do in the morning, that's why I just come out and watch the beautiful sunrise, I just feel...at peace when I see it..." said the boy before letting out a deep breath. "S-so, uhh, what are you doing out so early? Heh, I figured with all that reading you do, you practically don't sleep anymore." he said while putting a cocky grin.

Twilight simply giggled, "That's only when I'm hooked to a certain book, I have a regular sleeping schedule." Twilight was now finding something in her saddlebag, "I was actually on the way to Lyra's to give you this..." she floated a package from her saddlebag and gave it to Isaac.

"A...present?" Isaac was looking at the box carefully and was figuring out what was inside.

"Yeah, open it up" Twilight said, waiting for the boy's reaction with a big smile.

"She looks so cute that way"Isaac thought, then quickly removing the wrapper and looked at the contents of the box, "Are these...clothes?" he took out one shirt, and sure enough, it was just his size.

"I had my friend Rarity make them, she was more than glad to help.."

"But, how did you know my-"

"I measured you while you were sleeping at my house" Twilight chuckled nervously, "U-uhh, sorry.." she was thinking that Isaac might now look at her as a creepy mare for doing that, but those thoughts were soon dispelled when the boy hugged her tightly.

"Thank you so much Twilight...you're the best.."

"I'ts no problem at all, I'm more than happy to help out a friend.." she said while returning the hug as well, "This feels...nice..." she thought to herself, smiling, she was starting to like how Isaac's hugs felt so warm and caring, it reminded her of her big brother and her parents when they would do the same.

After that, the two friends spent most of the morning just talking about science, math, magic, theories and ideas which made Twilight very intrigued, "So this...Lightsaber? It can really cut through anything? And the idea came from a movie?"

Isaac simply nodded "Wow, your kind is amazing, to be able to think of such ideas to explore and make your world better!" Twilight exclaimed, not noticing her volume.

Isaac just chuckled at the sight of her like that, she really was cute in her own way, so innocent yet knows so much about almost everything. 'What is this??' Isaac was doubting this feeling ever since that morning, but now he was sure. It hit him like a pie in the face, he was starting to like Twilight, a beautiful, intelligent mare who always looked out for the needs of her friends. Twilight just went on with her ramblings about her own theories which Isaac didn't really hear much, he was too lost in his thoughts to even let a sound invade his mind. He was just looking at Twilight and smiling like an idiot, until Twilight took notice of this and waved her hoof in front of Isaac. "Isaaaaac~, You there? she said jokingly, "Ponyville to Isaac? Helloooo?"

Isaac snapped back into reality and was looking at Twilight who had a raised eyebrow, "Okay, that's the second time you did that...is something wrong Isaac? Are you worried about something? What's on your mind?" Isaac was still waking up from his little daydream.

"N-no Twilight, I'm okay.."

Twilight was doubting his answer, "Are you sure? do you want to talk about it?"

"No no, I't alright Twilight, really..I'm fine..."

Twilight was still worried for her friend, but they continued with their previous conversation, which she really enjoyed to have with anypony else other than the Princess. Nopony really wanted to stay or listen when she was talking about magic or science, but here was a human who was more than happy to listen to her theories and ideas which made her really happy, "I'll be sure to add 'Have a morning talk with Isaac' on my next checklist" she thought.

After a few more minutes of talking and chatting and the occasional daydreaming for Isaac, he finally decided to go back to Lyra's house to check up on her, "H-hey, uhh, would you like to have some lunch tomorrow? I-uhh I have some free time and would really enjoy your company.." Twilight asked before leaving, nervous of what the boy's reply could be.

"Sure thing Twilight, can Lyra come along? So I can still keep an eye on her.."

Twilight nodded and with that they both went their seperate ways to do what they had planned for the morning, Twilight had some sorting to do and a few books to read while Isaac had to check up on Lyra if she was awake yet.

When he arrived, his eyes grew wide and his jaw dropped, Lyra was lying on the floor at the end of the stairs with a few things scattered around her, he figured she must have been carrying them and might have slipped or her legs gave out again, he noticed that a thick fluid was running down her head to the floor, he quickly made his way to the injured mare and he carried her to the clinic once again.

Lyra woke up on a white bed with a slight headache, she could've sworn she heard Isaac's voice while she was out and a mare she recognized as a nurse as she was trying to calm him down and that she will be alright. She had a bandage wrapped around her head, she just sighed and lied down again, "Guess I'm still not fit to use a lot of magic..." she then noticed a patch of black on her left side, sure enough, she stroked the hair of her rescuer. "I'm truly sorry for what I have to do to you Isaac, I really am.." Lyra was starting to feel doubt in her mission, she was thinking of just letting them be, but she knew what she had to do. She shook off the feeling of doubt and just focused on what she had to do, "I can't waver now, I have to do this" she thought to herself.

After a few minutes of thinking, Isaac finally woke from his sleep, and noticed Lyra was awake which made him hug her suddenly, "I'm so glad you're awake Lyra!" he shouted making Lyra jump back a bit, "I-I thought you were gone, I'm so sorry for not being there, I promise I won't leave your side anymore..." Isaac was starting to tear up, "I'm so sorry I let this happen to you..." he said while a few of his tears dripped down to Lyra's shoulders.

"It's okay Isaac, it's okay" she cooed while hugging him back and brushing her hoof on Isaac's hair, "I was just trying to see if I could use my magic again, and apparently I can't yet." she chuckled slightly, "Thanks Isaac, for helping me out and bringing me here again...you're a good friend." She meant every word of that, he was a good friend, a good human,

"Sacrifices have to be made for a better future..."

"The end will justify the means..."

"One good soul does not mean every one of them is..."

"They all deserve to die, for a better world..."

these thoughts kept on repeating in Lyra's head as she was hugging Isaac.

"Everything will be alright Isaac, I promise...everything will be okay..." she gave a light peck on Isaac's cheek making him blush a bit, she giggled at his shyness and awkwardness, "You're so cute when you turn red" she mused, making him blush even more as he didn't notice he was blushing, she just hugged Isaac again "Thanks again...",

"He's starting to grow on me, I have to continue with my plans, no distractions, only the sacrifice needs to have feelings for the sorceress..."

Isaac returned the hug, "I'll always help out a friend, guess I'll have to cancel that lunch with Twilight tomorrow."

"Oh! You have lunch with Twilight tomorrow?"

"Yeah, we talked a bit a while ago this morning and she asked if we could have lunch, she said it was okay if you came along.."

"No no, you go...I'll be okay..." she said while she lied down, "You go have fun with Twilight.." she gave a fake smile, she was confused as to she was feeling, that alone time would give her more chances to finalize her thoughts and tie up the loose ends in her plan, but she was wishing the boy would just cancel his meeting with another mare and spend more time by her side,

"What is this?? Why do I feel sad seeing him go? I don't like him, if anything, I hate him, he's a monster...just like the rest of his kind...but..."

"I could just ask Twilight to come if she wants, that way we can all spend time together...will that be okay?" he said, snapping Lyra awake from her thoughts

"Oh, uhh, sure...that would be great.." Isaac could sense something was wrong, he just couldn't put his finger on it, so he just nodded. "Do you uhh, wanna watch TV?"

"Yeah, that would be nice.." they both relaxed themselves in front of the TV hanging from the wall in her room, Lyra lied on her bed while Isaac sat on the chair lazily, obviously wishing it was a reclining chair, "Do you wanna, maybe, lie down next to me?" Lyra asked, a slight blush showing accross her face, "I mean, if you want to, that chair doesn't look very comfortable.." she said while putting on a worried face.

"Okay, but I don't think we'll fit..."

"Let me try something..." Lyra said, then she stood up and motioned Isaac to lie down, she then proceeded to lie down on top of him as if he was just another cushion, she was surprised as to how comfortable she was lying down like that, Isaac seemed comfortable as well, "Heh, it worked" she whispered to herself, she snuggled herself on his chest on a position just right so she can still watch TV.

"You okay Lyra?"

"Just fine...just fine..." she trailed off until she fell asleep again, Isaac smiled at the mare lying on his chest, she was so cute that way, like a little plushie you would pretend to be alive when you were young. He hugged the sleeping mare, but lightly this time, so he wouldn't wake her and gave a small kiss on her forehead,

"I'll protect you until you're in good shape again, I promise..." he said while getting ready to sleep himself, Lyra just groaned a little at that and moved herself up until her head was under Isaac's chin, he just smiled and went to sleep, but before he did, he reached info his pocket to get his pen and looked for some paper, luckily there were some near the bed, he wrote something on it and pushed the help button near the bed. After a short wait, a nurse arrived, surprised to see them like that but just shrugged and asked what he was called for, "Uhhh, can you send this note to Twilight Sparkle please? It's urgent.." he was exagerating, but he knew they had to take it seriously if he said that it was, and as he expected, the colt dashed outside the room and proceeded to the residence of Twilight.

Across town, a purple mare was reading a good book until a knock came to her door, she quickly sat up from her seat and made her way downstairs, she was greeted by a breathless colt nurse that had a note in his mouth, "Miss Sparkle, your friend told me to give this to you, he said it was urgent." Twilight quickly took the note was nervous as to why it was urgent, she just chuckled slightly and smiled. She figured the same thing Isaac did, they wouldn't take it seriously if they didn't say it was urgent,"Thank you so much...this was urgent." she said while holding back a giggle. And with that, the colt left and Twilight just let the nkte rest on her table,

Dear Twilight,

Sorry, but can you come to the clinic instead tomorrow for lunch? If that's okay with you of course, Lyra had a little accident and she's gonna be here for a while...

Your friend,

Isaac

"Lyra sure is visiting the clinic more often now, I wonder what I should bring?" she thought to herself, then proceeding into the kitchen to see what was there, "I'll just let Spike whip something up for tomorrow..."

Twilight was hoping to spend some more time with just Isaac, but she figured it would be just as fun. She happily went to bed with a big smile om her face, looking forward to what the next day would bring, she really couldn't figure out what she was feeling about seeing the boy again, "He really is sweet, and a good friend...he likes the same stuff I do, and..." she didn't notice it until now that Isaac wasn't just thinking about something, she put two and two and two together and realized that he must have been just thinking of...her. "Noooo, that couldn't happen..." Twilight just shook the thought and proceeded to catch some Z's,

"Right?"