Welcome to the 10th chapter everypony, without you, this could have been accomplished. Enjoy.

Chapter 10: The book of memories

Earth, Unknown.

Somewhere on earth, a field without a living, a sunset and a mysterious man sitting on an office chair. The sun went lower into the hills as the mysterious man watch it set. He sat quietly and not moving a muscle in his body, his features are unknown because of the sun which made his back covered in shadow. The mysterious man slowly stood up from his chair, not turning around or leaving his gaze on the sun.

"It is time" the mysterious man spoke softly to himself.

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Equestria, Ponyville.

It is another splendid morning in Ponyville like always and hopefully forever for years to come. The incident with the Diamond Dogs yesterday became quickly forgotten by Joseph Brooklyn and his friends. Rarity accomplished her work in time and received high attention by the fashioners of Equestria, she is thrilled to pieces.

In Twilight Sparkles library, Twilight is studying, Spike is doing his morning chores and Joe cooking their breakfast.

"Breakfast is ready" Joe shouted, using a spatula for putting some eggs on the plates.

Spike and Twilight left what they were doing and went over to sit at their table, Joe picked up two plates then placed them down in front of them. He made them sunny side up eggs, home made baked beans, fried bread with butter and apples. Twilight sees the human wearing a pink apron "Joe...why are you wearing an apron that's pink?" she giggled.

Joseph took time taking in what she just said, then he blushed "O-oh...Pinkie Pie asked me if I would help her bake sometime...she gave me this. I don't mind what others think of me wearing pink, I love this".

Twilight smiled "I think it looks sweet on you" she said, making Joe's blush more red.

Spike quietly mumbled something "It looks awesome on you".

"Tea?" Joe offered his two friends, Twilight and Spike nodded and he started filling the cups with tea from the tea pot.

Twilight swallowed her egg before speaking "Delicious as always, what are you planning on doing today?".

Joe sat down, drinking some tea "I received a request from a teacher called Cheerilee, this teacher wants a brief speculation on my race and world with her and a class".

Twilight levitated her cup "Really? I think that's a great opportunity for you to introduce yourself and your world for the young fillies and colts".

Joe stared into his tea, watching it swirl around "Yes, I'll do that after breakfast".

"You better eat quickly then because class starts in 20 minutes" said Twilight looking at her clock on the wall.

Joseph gasped and wolfed his food down causing him to choke, Spike laughed, Twilight sighed "You don't have to eat THAT quickly".

Successfully forcing his food down, Joe took another sip of his tea "Sorry, just a bit eager, I want a good impression of myself".

Twilight levitated a handkerchief, wiping her mouth "You'll do fine Joe".

"Oh! Spike, before I go, could I have a word please?" Joe asked.

Spike munched the last pieces of his breakfast "Uh...sure".

Twilight stood up from the table, picking up the plates with her magic "I'll clean the dishes while you two talk, don't take long please" she said, trotting over to the sink.

Joe started rubbing his hands together, keeping them warm. standing up from the chair, he and Spike walked over to the door when Joe knelt down Spike's height level.

"Do you know what today is?" Joe whispered.

Spike cocked his head sideways "No, what is it?" he whispered back.

"Today is mothers day according to the calender" Joe said making Spike's shoulders slump down and his eyes grew bigger feeling saddened.

"Mothers day...I-I don't have a mom" Spike stutters quietly.

Joe bit his lip, mentally kicking himself but he knew Spike could celebrate "I'm really sorry Spike, I remember you telling me that Twilight hatched you. Even though you guys aren't related by blood, she did hatch you, therefore possibly a mother figure?".

Spike took in what Joseph told him, looking back at Twilight who started cleaning the dishes with her magic, humming a song that her mother hummed. Joe secretly gave a small sack full of bits for the baby dragon "Here's 100 bits, go get something for your mom, See you soon".

In a flash Joe put the shoes Rainbow Dash gave him and the cowboy hat Applejack got him "Bye Twilight!" he yelled before running outside.

"Have a good time Joe! Spike? Could you help me clean these dishes please?" Twilight asked her number one assistant kindly.

Spike hid the sack of bits behind his back "S-sure thing Twilight".

The purple dragon hid the bit bag somewhere Twilight usually never inspects, after sneakily hiding the bag underneath the book shelves, he went over to Twilight's side, climbing up on her back then jumping onto the table. Twilight levitated a plate for Spike letting him dry it off with a towel, as he dried each plate off, his mind began wandering when Joe thought of Twilight as his mother 'Twilight...my mom?'.

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Joseph Brooklyn rushed through the busy ponies or gossipers in the town square searching for the schoolhouse. Cheerilee drawn a map guide on finding the schoolhouse which Joe kept looking at it very often. Running for nearly five minutes until he eventually found the schoolhouse Cheerilee invited him to, Joe stood in front of the school house observing it's architecture. The building sports a flagpole, a tower with a bell that rings to mark the start and end of classes like in Japanese schools, and a picture-sign on the lawn with an open book and the silhouettes of two rearing fillies. The human from earth felt very impressed, it's a nice looking school but it's not appearances which make it great, it's the students for him. Joe went to the school's front door, he heard a voice speaking inside which sounds female, a teachers voice. Clearing his throat a few times, Joe took his hat off holding it in front of his chest. Joe brought his hand up, clenching into a fist then knocking lightly.

"Come on please!" the teachers voice called out.

Joseph twisted the door knob and slowly went inside, as he entered, he saw some young fillies and colts sitting on their individual desk staring at Joe with some knowing him and a few who don't. He closed the door quietly "H-hello, are you Miss Cheerilee? The one who invited me here?".

"Yes, thank you so much for coming today. Alright my little ponies, today we have a guest which most of you may know as the human who fell from the sky" said Cheerilee.

Cheerilee's eye colour is sap green, magenta coloured coat, her mane and tail is Pink with a light pink strip. Cheerilee's cutie mark is three smiling flowers. Making her way towards Joe with her most politest smile she always had "Would you like to come up at the front and introduce yourself personally, or if you feel uncomfortable I can talk for you".

"That's alright, I think I'll be fine" Joe smiled nervously earning an approved nod from Cheerilie.

Joseph walk towards the light greenish chalkboard, Cheerilee walking besides as well. The classroom is small but to be expected for young fillies and colts, just like kindergarten for him many years ago, Joe seen some familiar faces amongst the group. Standing in front of Cheerilee's desk, he turned around facing the group with a smile.

"H-hello everypony, you may have heard if me falling down the sky and see me walking in your town. My name is Joseph Brooklyn, I'm from Earth, American, New York City. You may call me Joe is you like" Joe said.

A pair of hooves raised in the air, asking the human for questions, Joe pointed at a filly wearing glasses "Yes?".

The filly wearing glasses put her hoof down "Is this 'earth' and 'New York City' like Equestria or Ponyville?".

"Earth and Equestria has their differences, for example my world is filled with humans like but in different heights, sizes, language, beliefs and the list goes on. We do have animals, dogs, cats, cows, birds, horses and even ponies. But the ponies aren't like you who can talk and are candy coloured. My city New York City isn't like Ponyville, we have very tall buildings put together by iron, metal, steel, wood and glass. Cars that is like carts being pulled by the Apple family but without a pony pulling, just a human driving and making it run with gas and electricity. And we have millions of humans living in my city" Joe explained and chose another student.

"Mr. Brooklyn Are humans kind?" a blue unicorn colt asked.

Joe took a long breath "Yes, to an extent. You can find some humans who are good...sadly however there's more evil then good in my world. Don't worry, I'm not evil" he reassured their fears.

Sweetie Belle raised her little hoof up "Joe

Another filly raised her hoof in the air "Do humans have a cutie marks?".

Joe chuckled softly "Humans don't get cutie marks, as I said to my good friends Apple Bloom, Sweetiebelle and Scootaloo. Humans have to find their talents by themselves without knowing what it truly is, maybe you a talent with drawing or story telling. Whatever it is you like doing best, stick with it, keep at it until you master your talent. In my point of view, cutie marks are just a symbol, of course your cutie mark means you accomplished your talent. But if your heart and personality shows goodness towards others...it surely must be greater then cutie marks representing yourself. I hope I didn't offend any laws or under Princess Celestia and Luna's name about cutie marks and I want you to find them, please find them with care".

Cheerilee's class, even herself didn't speak a word, just thinking about a humans thought of mind on their cutie marks. Cheerilee never felt so impressed in her years of teaching, especially from a unknown species. Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo clapped their hooves together quickly making other students clap as well.

Joseph blushed and bowed a little, accepting their applause "Thank you" said Joe.

Cheerilee watched her little ponies applauding Joe, she couldn't help joining along as well by stamping her hooves rapidly on the floor "Alright my little ponies, time for a little break" Cheerilee spoke up.

All of them cheered then they all galloped outside without a second thought. Cheerilee smiled warmly at Joe "Mr. Brooklyn, I am absolutely astonished with your speech! Thank you ever so much coming here".

Joe smiled too "I'm glad I gave some knowledge about human culture the best as I could, I'm glad they didn't ask anything about my family or School, could've been pretty scary for them. There's some history they should never hear. War".

Cheerilee quietly taken in what Joe said 'War' "I-I understand Mr. Brooklyn, I shall let you leave my lessons for today but if you have any free time at all, It would be wonderful to learn more".

Joe nodded "I'd be honoured...well...thank you Miss Cheerilee" he said awkwardly.

Cheerilee stared at Joe while he is walking up to the door and leaving, she sighed happily "Well, I better the paper work for maths".

As Joseph stepped out of the class room breathing fresh air into his nostrils "That brought memories back, I only wish they were good as this".

Seeing the young fillies and colts playing together, laughing together and talking together. This is what his life lacked, social interactions with other students, if only they were like these ponies, Joe may have had friends. Joe slowly start walking down the dirt path leading to Town square, hoping he could do his chores with Spike. He heard the little ponies making sounds of disappointment as Joe got nearer at the exit.

The cutie mark crusaders trotted over before he left "Aren't y'all gonna say goodbye?" said Apple Bloom.

Joe slowly lifted his cowboy hat in the air, waving it sideways "I'll be back soon everpony!"

"Hooray!" the colts and fillies cried out.

Joeseph placed his hat back on "I'll see you three later okay?".

The cutie mark crusaders hugged Joe's legs "sure will! With you on our side we'll get our cutie marks!" Scootaloo giggled along with Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle.

Joe bent down to embrace them all in a hug "Of course girls, just do it with care" he advised.

Sweetie Belle light hit his arm playfully but with annoyance "Hey! Since when did you become our Dad?".

Joe began laughing heartily "Is that what you think of me? Oh you guys...well I should really get going, got chores need doing with Spike" he said as Joe loosened his embrace and ran down the pat back to Town hearing the ponies shout Goodbye.

'They're good kids, no doubt they'll do fine when the years pass by. But that's what's most incredible about these ponies, they have magic! Something back on earth that's just a myth, science takes over that myth and produces technology which makes humans believe machines can create our own myths. Magic is true, fantastic and extraordinary! Magic can make others better if you use that gift for the right reasons, if humanity had that power...no...that'd become a disaster. If we had magic in the palm of our hands, all the bad things about humans could end up worse.' Joseph thought as he was jogging back home.

He arrived in the town square without a loss of breath but a few drops of sweat dripping down Joe's face. Glancing around his hopefully new home, everypony gave him an approved nod or friendly smile. Joe sighed with joy "It's nice everypony is making me feel at home".

"Human! Heads up!" a colt with a beard yelled out.

Joe stared at the bearded pony then above him, Joe squint his eyes, focusing on what appears to be a pegasus flying down closer and closer. Realising what is about to happen, Joe didn't move because of total shock filled himself 'oh dear...that pegasus is going to crash-' he thought before the flying pony collide itself with Joe.

Joe and the crashing pegasi smashed into the ground hard, the human groaned in pain, rubbing his neck "Ooouch...a-are you okay?".

The pegasus's body is sprawled everywhere, it quickly shot up in the air "Oh no! The letters!" it cried, a female voice.

Joe saw some letters scattered all over on the ground "Let me help" he said, helping picking up letters with her.

Joe and this strange pegasus received all of the letters and they went up to each other "here you go miss..." Joe got cut off by the ponies eyes "Oh my god".

"Huh? What's wrong?" she replied, adjusting her eyes. Her coat is a grey, a light yellow mane and the eyes are gradient from yellow to amber and her cuite mark is a few bubbles, the eyes however, cross eyed.

Joe started panicking, grabbing her shoulders "I'm so sorry miss! I didn't mean for to be cross eyed! I-I-I'll get you a doctor!".

The cross eyed pony gave him a look of confusion "What do you mean? I've always been like this".

Joe started calming down a little bit "You always been cross eyed? B-but couldn't doctors help you?".

She shook her head sideways "Nope, but that doesn't bother me! Me and my daughter Dinky are doing great at home!".

Feeling surprised, he never expected this type of pony being a mother "You're a mother? Thats great miss...?" Joe implied for her name.

"I'm Derpy! Derpy Hooves! Since your really kind and cared about my condition, here's a muffin!" Derpy said, grabbing a muffin from her mailbag.

Joseph took her muffin slowly "Er...thank you very much, I'm Joseph Brooklyn, you can call me Joe if you want. So, you work as a mailpony?" he said while giving the letters back.

'Derpy as a name...I wonder if Derpy had been bullied for name and eyes' thought Joe.

Derpy flapped her wings rapidly until she hovered off the ground "Yes! I love doing my job as well as making muffins for everypony in ponyville! Dinky loves them too!".

"Can't wait eating this muffin Derpy".

Derpy glanced at a clock making the grey pegasus gasped in horror "I'm behind schedule! Sorry Joe but duty calls! I hope we can meet again!" Derpy said before flying backwards and crashing into a statue.

"Ooops...my bad!" she called out, very embarrassed.

"Are you sure you're going to be alright?" Joe asked worryingly.

Derpy waved a hoof "I will! Thank you for your concern Joe!".

Derpy Hooves fled into the air fast like Rainbow Dash, Joe sighed, relived about the whole situation "Gosh...I literally got frightened, at least she's fine that's what matters".

The statue Derpy crashed into tumbled over, sending the pure gold into the earth, ponies gathered around the statue in horror.

"I better leave before a commotion starts" Joe muttered while chewing his muffin "Whoa...this muffin is delicious".

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Princess Celestia's sun is setting creating a beautiful orange sky, Joe loves this time of day, watching the sun set makes him feel at peace. Unlike New York City has car's gas for air whilst Ponyville has pure fresh air, nothing more healthier.

Arriving at his friend Twilight Sparkle's house, he casually went inside like his normal home "Spike! Twilight! I'm home!" Joe shouted.

Spike came running as he heard Joe's voice, the baby dragon immediately climbed up his legs then onto Joe's shoulder "Welcome home Joe!" Spike said hugging his head.

"Thank you Spike, how did the present for Twilight go?" Joseph reminded him.

Spike's cheeks went red, rubbing his claws together acting shy "Yeah I got something, its...its not a book of all things, y-you'll see soon".

Twilight came trotting downstairs "Oh Joe, you're back! Just in time too".

Joe tilt his head sideways "for what?".

"We've received a letter from Princess Celestia not long ago, she has invited Me, Spike, You, and the rest of the girls to the Galloping Gala!" Twilight squealed excitingly, bouncing around Joe.

"Twilight, please explain this 'Galloping Gala'" Joseph tried calming her down

Twilight Sparkle stop bouncing around Joe and gave out a nervous chuckle "Uh...sorry about that. Anyway, the galloping gala is held in Canterlot where specially invited ponies get to attend there. Basically a royal dance party if you like that term".

Joe looked at his clothes "A...dance party? But I don't have anything appropriate to wear, Rarity is brilliant with clothes but this isn't nice".

Twilight trotted in front of him "Exactly, I'm going to visit Rarity's and me and the girls will get some dresses from her".

The human became surprised when Twilight mentioned Rarity "More clothes from Rarity? Is she giving us them for free?".

Twilight nods honestly "Yes, while you were out, Rarity started making the clothes when Me and the girls went over".

Joe made a laugh "Oh that Rarity, she has a beautiful heart, right Spike?".

Spike's face went lobster red "Huh? Y-yeah of course she does".

Twilight giggled "Alright boys I'll be heading over now, Rarity already made yours since it was the most easiest unlike the rest of ours, they're inside the bathroom, get changed, wash your face and brush your teeth See you in a few minutes!".

With that being said, Twilight galloped out of the library in a flash, Joseph and Spike stared at each other, nearly laughing their heads off "Twilight DOES act like a mom!" Spike said.

Joe starts scratching under Spike's chin like a cat as he went to the bathroom "a perfect opportunity, if you give me the present, I can conceal it in my suit".

"But what if Twilight hates it? Or worse, won't love me anymore?" Spike shudders.

"Come on Spike, think more positive, Twilight will NEVER think any of those things. Have faith" Joe reassured him.

Spike made a leap from shoulder to sink "Twilight prepared the suits and put them inside that cupboard".

Joseph opened the cupboard doors revealing some towels with Joe and Spike's suit's fold neatly together and a pair of black polished shoes. He carried them out, handing over spike's suit "Why are they in here Spike?".

Spike took his suit and began slipping the trousers on "Dunno, maybe making our lives easier?".

Joe also started taking his clothes off, neatly folding them "Better get myself washed" said Joe only wearing his boxer shorts and socks.

Spike is running some hot water in the sink, adding soap and stirring it using a claw. The odd pair rubbed their hands in the nice soapy warm water, Joe glanced over at Spike smirking "hey spike, you got something on your face".

Spike touched his face in confusion "Huh? Where?".

Spike got muffled by something warm and wet, Joe used a damp cloth to wash Spike's face. The baby dragon let out a angry growl "Hey!".

Joseph continued cleaning his face not taking notice of Spike's grumpy mood, he found this quite amusing. Feeling satisfied, Joe inspected his friend's face "There you go, all clean now".

Spike couldn't help chuckling, he felt something inside of him, a warm feeling. Much as Spike made out that he didn't like Joe cleaning him, Spike actually did like it, Joe felt like a brother to him more then his best friend.

"My turn!" Spike yelled.

Joe smiled at Spike warmly, handing the damp cloth over "Okay champ but I'm going to put you on my shoulder, don't want claw marks".

"You're such a baby" Spike muttered playfully.

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"Hey Joe! Can ya help with this tie?" Spike shouted as he tried his best tying the tie.

"Coming!" Joe said jogging towards Spike then kneeling down "Are you ready?".

"More then ready, just think, I get to have the dance with Rarity! The most beautiful mare in Equestria!" Spike said dreamingly as he drooled.

Joseph finished the last remaining knot, gently pushing it up for Spike. The baby dragon, lightly made a few tugs on his collar shirt "thanks dude, how do I look?".

Joe wiped off his shoulders, smoothing his suit out for him "Pretty good in my opinion, how can Rarity NOT look at you now?".

Spike's cheeks went pink along with a big grin "R-really? You think so?".

"Yes, today's the day Spike" said Joe "I've got the box that has Twilight's mothers day gift, It'll be in my pocket".

Spike nods as he went up a ladder "Thanks Joe, I just gotta sort a book out...just where is it?".

Twilight's library door opened up, loud girlish chatter engulfing the once peaceful library, the mane six entered in some fancy clothing Joe never seen them wear before or any pony for that matter. They all looked gorgeous in the dresses, but Joseph will never say something only a bold man would say.

"Hello boys, how are those smashing suits I made for you?" Rarity asked, eyes glittering at her works of art.

"Outstanding Rarity, really, thank you for making us these at no charge. You're a great friend Rarity" Joe complimented her.

Spike quietly arranged some books around on the ladder "Anything you make is smashing..." he bravely commented.

Joseph's eyebrows raised, turning his head right. Spike is still rearranging the books but hints of embarrassment in his movement which stuck out like a sore thumb. Rarity however, did not notice this at all, just tilting her head sideways but smiling as well "You're such a gentledragon Spike" she giggled.

Pinkie Pie being as hyperactive like always, starts bouncing up and down madly "Oooh! Oooh! Joe! Spike! What did you think of our dresses Rarity made for us? Huh? HUH?".

Spike and Joe went silent as all of the mares stared at them, their eyes shown curiosity at Pinkie Pie's question making the boys feel uneasy. Especially Joe since their stares are directly at his "W-well..." he nervously started.

Spike made a quick glance before turning away to hide his blush "You're all...y'know"

"Go on" Twilight encouraged while holding a small smirk of amusement.

Joe wanted to say what came into his mind 'They all look beautiful' which is a very thing to say but something so bold, he couldn't "You all look...cute...very cute".

This made the mares blush lightly, Fluttershy hid her face behind her mane. Applejack saw through Joe's words, he was too nervous saying what he intended to say, she smirks 'Ain't that sweet, y'all shy now' she thought.

"Smooth Joe...way smooth" Spike whispers teasingly.

Joe began feeling uncomfortable "Shall we head out now?" he said, gesturing his hand at the door.

"Yeah! C'mon lets go!" Rainbow Dash beamed.

"You guys go on ahead, I'll be there in a minute...just gotta get this book back up" Spike said, struggling getting a book back on shelf.

Joe thought about Spike for a second but discarded the thought of helping him, he could handle one book "Okay Spike, see you in a second".

Joe and his friends walked to the door with Joe speeding ahead of them, he placed his hand on the door knob, opening the door for them "L-ladies first..." Joe stuttered.

The mane six giggled at this "another gentlecolt...or rather, gentleman in your perspective?" Twilight smiled as she and the others trotted outside.

Joseph blushed as he went outside as well. Spike is still struggling getting the book back onto the shelf "C'mon...just a little more".

As the book nearly slots into its place a piece of papers fell out of the book, landing down softly. Spike managed placing the book onto the shelf, he sighs with glee "All done, now lets get going-" Spike stops midway down the ladder.

Spike hops off the ladder next to the paper, he picks it up and sees it is folded "Huh? What's this?".

The baby dragon became curious, he couldn't resist opening it. Spike unfolded the paper with boredom in his green eyes "must be one of Twilight's study sheets".

Spike's eyes scanned the paper, a look of boredom turning into a look of excitement "W-whoa! I gotta show Joe and the others this...no...I'll show this to Joe at the gala and we'll have fun together. Boys only!".

"Spike? Are you okay?" Joe shouted from outside.

Spike jumps, quickly folding the paper into his suit pocket "On my way!".

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The human, dragon and ponies rode a carriage to Canterlot being pulled by two earth ponies. Twilight and her friends are inside the apple shape carriage while Joe and Spike sat outside on the front of it. Their seat only able for one, Spike sat on his best friends lap.

Joe stares blankly at nothing in particular "Spike, could I ask you something?".

Spike looks up to his face "Sure, what is it?".

"Why was everypony singing a song called Galloping at the Gala?"

Spike shruggs his shoulders "it happens a lot, they just start randomly singing. Not that I'm complaining".

Joe pulls out the box containing Spike's Mothers day gift, Spike glances down "To be honest, I never really thought of her as one. Kinda like a sister...I love her very much Joe, maybe she is kinda like a mom to me".

Joseph hands over the box for Spike, he took it carefully, not wanting to break whatever is inside "When will you give it to her?" Joe asks.

"I dunno, I'll find a chance if possible".

An awkward silence went by, Spike thought brining up a topic about Joe "Hey Joe, can you tell me more about your mom and sis?".

Joe immediately felt a wave of depression, heart pumping fast, taking deep breath to calm himself "What more can I say? They never really take notice of me or pay attention, my sister Clare did notice me but gave me an evil stare. My mother, treats me like I'm a ghost".

"Why do they treat you like this Joe?" asked Spike, tears nearly appearing.

Joe sighs, truth is, he wants to know why more than anything in the world "I don't know Spike, really do not know and I wish I knew".

Spike began sobbing quietly "It must feel painful not being loved by your mom or sister".

Joseph didn't feel sorrow, he didn't want to cry, not any more. Embracing Spike, Joe patted his head lightly in a brotherly manner "Don't cry Spike, I knew people who cared about me, my dad, Jay and some teachers at School. And even if I don't see them again, I got lots of friends here, I've got you guys, nothing can replace that".

Spike rubs away his tears, looking up at his best friends eyes 'Joe...you've become stronger'.

"Lets stop thinking about me and lets start thinking about you. You have to give Twilight her gift soon as possible...and um...have a dance with Rarity?".

Spike's head felt warm, feeling his own blush "Y-yeah, dancing with Rarity" he muttered.

Their carriage came to a stop, one of Rarity's neighbours cleared his throat "We have arrived at the Grand Galloping Gala".

Joseph looks to his left, a large beautiful castle came in sight. He felt impressed at the architecture and location "I didn't expect it like this" said Joe.

Spike leaps off Joe's lap, opening the carriage door then landing perfectly, bowing like a gentleman. Joe quickly repeats Spike's gesture, bowing down and holding his hand out to his right. Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity and Pinkie Pie trots out elegantly.

Spike and Joe watches them walk to the entrance "They look amazing! Especially Rarity!" said Spike in delight.

"W-wow...even if I am a human, I have to admit, they do look amazing" Joe admits.

The purple dragon a mischievous grin "Who's caught your attention?".

Joe looks at Spike confused "What do you mean?".

Spike face palms "Urrg...our friends, Twilight and the others...who do you like most?".

"I like them all, they're great friends to me" Joe said.

Spike is starting to get annoyed "No! Who. Do. You. Love?".

Joseph Brooklyn finally got the message, neither didn't say a word, Joe's facial features turned into a frown "S-spike...we're two different species remember? Humans and Animals can't fall in love back on Earth, it's illegal".

Spike crossed his arms "So what? You're not on earth anymore, it can't be illegal here".

"Yes...you have a point there but...".

Spike continued pressing "Joe, if you're gonna stay here, you'll have to find somepony unless you'll just live like the character Scrooge".

Joe couldn't find any words to counter Spike, he sure did not want to be like Scrooge "I...but...what if...I-I'll think about it".

The duo made their way into the castle, being stunned by the inside. Rainbow Dash hovered in front of Joe and Spike "What took you guys so long?".

Joseph scratches his head, completely embarrassed "Sorry Rainbow Dash, we just needed some fresh air".

Rainbow Dash scoffs "Yeah yeah, hurry up! We're meeting Princess Celestia and Luna again, follow me!".

Joe and Spike followed her, pushing through some ponies. The human sees his friends chatting with the goddess like Celestia and her sister Luna, they look happy. Princess Celestia catches Joe in her sight, she giggled, he's not very hard to find.

"Ah, Mr. Brooklyn and Spike, welcome to your first time at the gala. How are you today Joseph?" Princess Celestia asks sweetly in that motherly tone.

Joe blushed at this "V-v-very well thank you, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna" he bowed.

Princess Luna goes up in front of Joe, smiling like a child "Joseph! It is wonderful seeing you again".

Joseph bows again "Thank you very much Princess Luna".

"Please, call me Luna" She insisted.

Joe hesitated at first but shook it off "Okay, Luna".

Princess Luna's cheeks turned pink when he called her Luna, Princess easily notices by raising her eye brow playfully "Come now everypony, shall we proceed to the dance hall?".

A loud cheer from the group, Princess Celestia and Luna guided them all to the dance hall. Celestia approached two guards "Open the doors please".

The guards didn't hesitate obeying her command, they pushed the large doors revealing lots of ponies in fancy dresses, having a chat or enjoying their time. Twilight, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Applejack zooms inside leaving Joe and Spike behind.

"So...what do you want to do?" Joe said asks Spike.

Spike starts looking around the room for Rarity, his pupils went small "I wanna sit down".

Joseph and Spike took an empty table together, Joe sensed something is wrong with Spike just by instinct "Is something wrong Spike?".

Spike sighs in depression, looking onwards at the dancing ponies "I won't be dancing with Rarity".

"You won't? Why not?"

"Rarity's for tonight is somepony called prince Blueblood, guess I'm gonna sit here for a while" said Spike.

Joe scratched his head, a light bulb appeared above his head "Why not ask Twilight for a dance?".

Spike jumps from his seat "Whuh? Why?".

"I think she'll love to spend more time with you, you did dance with her when you guys were little right?".

Spike got off his seat, slowly walking over by Joe's side "Yeah, okay...I'll give her my gift after we dance and Joe? Meet me outside when we're done, I gotta show you something awesome!".

Joe blinks a couple of times "Uh...sure...I guess".

The purple baby dragon ran off, searching for Twilight sparkle who presumingly is still with Princess Celestia and Luna. Spike evetually found her talking with Luna and Celestia, he took deep breaths and went over "Hey, Twilight?".

Twilight, Luna and Celestia gazed down on Spike, Twilight raised her hoof in a questionable manner "Spike, are you alright?".

Spike rubs his claws together feeling more nervous, imagining Twilight's response, trying to force words out "Will...you dance...with me?".

Twilight was taken aback by her number 1 assistants offer, she turned to her mentor. Princess Celestia gave Twilight a warm smile, nodding at her.

Twilight looks at Spike, her eyes giving warmth and care "Oh Spike, of course I will, I mean its been age since we danced".

Joseph Brooklyn smiled with glee seeing Twilight and Spike starting to dance together in the middle like crazy, not being the best dancers in Equestria earned them stares from other ponies 'you deserve what I never got Spike...a mothers love'.

Little did Joe know Princess Celestia came from behind Joe "Hello Joseph".

"Hi mom" he said.

Joe kept staring at Spike and Twilight, he suddenly realised who that voice belongs to and what he just said. Joe's skin turning pale, sweat dropping rapidly as he turns his head around wishing it wasn't who he thought it might be. It was indeed Princess Celestia looking very surprised by Joe's response.

Joe felt she was going to thrown him into the dungeon or executed "P-p-princess C-Celestia! Please f-forgive me! I thought you were...you're...mother...I'm so sorry!" he screamed, running out of the building outside.

Princess Celestia watched Joe running out the hall, she didn't feel angry or disgusted, she thought it was very thoughtful of him to think of her as a mother. She knows about his life Joe's mother from Twilight's letters "such a sweet boy" Celestia giggled.

Luna pouted her cheeks 'Humph! Not fair!'.

Spike saw Joe running out of the hall expectingly "Sorry Twilight, I gotta use the bathroom...here, this is for you! Catch you later!".

Twilight levitated the box before he ran off, she looks back suspiciously "What's that all about?".

A figure covered in shadows watched the Joe and Spike run out the building, it takes a long breath out "So it is true".

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Spike ran outside as fast as possible after seeing Joe run off, it was the perfect opportunity. Spike scans around outside, he spots Joe on a stone bench "Hey Joe! Dude what's up?".

Joseph snaps his body around, muscles tensing up "Oh Spike...its only you" he relaxes.

"Why did ya run out all of a sudden? What did you say to Princess Celestia?" asked Spike.

"I called Princess Celestia mom!" Joe cried out.

Spike's mouth is now wide open "Dude, that's creepy. But c'mon! Celestia won't take a big deal of it, anyway, I wanna ask you something".

Joe looked over his shoulder "What about?".

Spike took out the paper from his pocket "While I was trying my best getting the book back on top, this paper fell out of the book. Check it out".

Joseph took it and started unfolding, now fully open, it's a map "A map?".

Spike climbed on Joe's shoulder "yeah, guess what? It's right here in Canterlot at the Gala!".

Joe didn't buy the it "No way, it must be fake, too much coincidence".

"Joe, you'll never know until we try, or do you want Princess Celestia having a chat with you? C'mon Joe, boys gotta have fun as well".

Joseph felt like being punched in his chest "I don't like this at all, Twilight's going to be very angry with us...let's get going".

X

"Spike? Spiiiike?" Twilight Sparkle called out for her number assistant but with no luck.

Twilight then saw her mentor, galloping over fast as she can, she calls out for Princess Celestia "Princess Celestia!".

Princess Celestia excuses herself from a conversation and walks towards Twilight "Twilight my faithful student, what ever is the matter?".

"I was looking for Spike, after we danced he gave me this gift" Twilight points at necklace she is wearing with her hoof.

Princess Celestia takes a closer look "That is lovely Twilight, but may I ask why and how?".

"I don't know how but I'll ask him later, why however, when I opened the box a little letter was inside written 'Happy mothers day' love Spike" Twilight bounced up and down "that is so cute of him! I never thought he would think of me like that!".

The princess chuckles "Joseph called me 'mom' not too long ago".

Twilight Sparkles eyes felt like they were going to pop out "He said what!".

"Maybe I'll let him call me that, its sweet" princess Celestia glances around her surroundings for Spike "Speaking of which, where is Spike?".

"Thats why I came looking for you Princess Celestia, I can't find him anywhere. He said he was just off to the bathroom and its been nearly 10 minutes" said Twilight.

Princess Celestia was about to speak until a rather large Pony, a bit bigger than her walked past. Celestia coughed lightly "General? Are you alright?".

The large pony didn't say a word, only nodding while not looking her, just walking out of the building.

Twilight felt appalled by his behaviour towards her teacher "What's his problem?".

Princess Celestia shook her head sideways "Do not take it seriously my faithful student, he is always like that and a very kind pony once you get to know him".

Suddenly some animals came rushing inside the gala, scaring the attendees, Fluttershy appeared looking rather ragged and messy "You're...going to LOVE MEEE!".

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Joseph Brooklyn and Spike the gem dragon are still exploring the maps directions, Joe's body twisted around hearing a loud scream "What on earth? Was that...Fluttershy?".

"No way it was Fluttershy, she hardly ever screams like that" said Spike.

"We've been wandering around for 12 minutes Spike, its pretty obvious we're not going to find treasure" Joe said in a frustrated groan.

Spike looks over the map "Nearly there big bro, see, just up ahead!".

Joe sees a smooth rock wall, walking up to it "There's nothing here Spike".

"Wait a sec, I see some writing here in Equestrian. What is heaven and thou may enter" said Spike.

Joe looks at Spike questionably "What is heaven? Are you sure?".

Spike double checks the map "Yeah, but should be simple right? Heaven is where all the good ponies go when they pass away".

Nothing happens, only the wind blew "Guess it didn't work...but what can heaven mean if I didn't it not the right way of saying it?".

Joe rubs his neck for a moment "Heaven means to be one with God?".

Suddenly, the smooth rock wall began shifting, making the dirt sprinkle down. Joseph and Spike gasps as they watch the rock wall shift into an entrance, the duo stared at each in horror "How did you know?" Spike squeaked.

"It was a quote back on earth" Joe said, equally surprised as Spike.

They went over to the entrance, seeing a staircase leading down into the earth. Joe slowly walks down with Spike clinging onto him, as the stair case seemed it would never end, some touches appeared on the walls.

"Touches? Looks as if they've been burning for quite some time" Joseph said to Spike.

"We've really found something Joe! I wonder what it could be?" Spike drools, thinking of gems.

The staircase finally came to an end, Joe and Spike enters a small looking room with more touches, in front of them at the end is a book on a wooden stand and a golden gem a few inches away. Joseph went over for the book whilst Spike inspected the golden gem.

Spike looked very disappointed until he saw the gold gem "I was expecting more but this look incredible! And delicious".

Joe carefully picks up the book, normal size like any book, it felt very old and delicate. With its weight, Joe knew somepony's been writing a lot. Opening it with care, Joe read out "The book of memories by...the names crossed out".

Joseph starts reading it "I love every moment of my life in Canterlot, although some ponies here are mean but Princess Celestia is wonderful. I wish I could spend time with her".

Joe skips a few pages, reading the next one "I've finally made it into Princess Celestia's castle! I'm finally working as her student! My dreams have come true, she is the most wonderful pony in Equestria, she always gives me a beautiful smile she carries with her".

Joe found this very fascinating and is extremely proud of himself for learning Equestrian, Skipping a few more pages he reached a rather more mysterious entry "I made two incredible friends, a gifted unicorn, very powerful with magic. His family has a strong relastionship with Princess Celestia. The other is far by the most strangest and most intriguing of all creatures I've ever learned...a human".

Joe's heart skipped a beat 'Human...does this say...human? But I thought...how...impossible! His name and the unicorns name have been crossed out!'.

Joseph skips more pages, skimming through for more information about the human, seeing more black line on any information about him. He stumbled onto the golden gem page "We've been experimenting on an easy to eat gem containing power that can presumingly grant whoever eats it, we only made two. These golden gems are very difficult to create, lots of concentration, magic and time. I enjoyed every minute of it, I simply cannot tell Princess Celestia this, she would do be furious".

Joe's mind suddenly snaps 'The gem...Spike is going to eat...' Joe looks left "SPIKE! DON'T THAT...that...gem".

Spike looks at Joseph in confusion, the golden gem has disappeared, Spike has ate it "W-what's wrong Joe? What about the gem? It was the most awsome gem I've ever eaten".

Joe collasps to his knees, gasping for air "Spike...that gem...it grants you power".

Spike's eye went wide looking terrified "W-w-w-what! I'm going to be okay? Please! I don't want to-".

"You are fine gem dragon, nothing will harm you" a voice spoke out from the passageway.

Joe and Spike saw a unicorn, a large unicorn, probably the bigger than Celestia with more muscle. His horn is longer and thicker, his mane silver, extremely greasy, not combed or washed, lots of strands. What the most unique thing is the mane has two crowns making him like a hippy. Coat is white, his eyes are a gold colour, the left eye has a large black scar. This uncorn looks like a horse and Pony to Joe.

"Who are you?" Joseph said.

To be continued

Sorry for the horrible delay! I've had some technical diffuculties making a week late, I hope you enjoyed this. Next chapter will be more shorter, a lot more but somewhere about 2,000 – 3,000 words (hopefully not 3 weeks of waiting. 17 pages I made!)

Maybe not really relating to the chapters title very much, some things will be explained next chapter. Get ready, this isn't just a romance story (It will come soon!).

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