Chapter 6: Books and Princesses

It's night time in the land of Equestria, at night, most of the Equestrians sleep in. But there are some who enjoy the night then daytime. The sun rises to make Equestria show it's beauty, the Moon on the other hoof brings beauty to the sky. A Blue unicorn who also had wings is gazing into the night sky, sighing "If only more could appreciate Night"

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Meanwhile back in Ponyville, everything was is quiet, nopony was around or awake. Just fast asleep. Joseph, Twilight and Spike were sat down on some cushions reading books, well, Spike was fast asleep in Joe's lap. He's reading a book about Equatria's language book for children, ridiculous as it seems for someone his age. If he's staying until Twilight and Princess Celestia can find a way to get him home, he might as well learn their culture.

Twilight glanced away from her book to see Joe reading the children's book with Spike sleeping on his lap. She giggled "How are you finding the book Joe?" she said making the human brake out of his book.

Joe looked at her, smiling nervously "Well, I have to say, it's difficult".

Twilight nodded in understatement in his position in their culture "That's perfectly fine".

Joe closed his book slowly, placing in on the floor "Twilight, can I ask you something?" he said.

Twilight tilted her head in curiosity "Of course, you can tell me anything Joe"

Joseph sighed "Are you looking after me just because I'm a human and you don't trust me yet?". He bit his lip, regretting he ever said that but he wanted to know the truth.

Twilight was taken aback at his sudden question, but it's a good one. She had been writing to Princess Celestia about Joe's whereabouts and behaviour ever since she first met him. She dared to confirm that Joe's thoughts are true but not entirely.

"Yes, I've been writing to Princess Celestia about you're behaviour and where you've been".

Joe winced in pain 'So it's true' he thought sadly.

"But..." Twilight said which made Joseph looked at her straight on "That doesn't mean we don't trust you, you had plenty of opportunities to do something bad but you didn't. So instead you are waiting patiently for a response from me and Princess Celestia, you've helped Applejack and Fluttershy with their problems. Caring for my friends has got my trust to you."

Joseph was gob smacked with her speech 'This world...Do I want to leave?'. "Thank you Twilight"

Spike moved in his lap, opening his eyes ever so slightly from his slumber. He lifted his hand to rub his eyes "

Joe felt movement on his lap, he looked down, seeing Spike's tired eyes. Joe smiled, he gently picked up the tired baby dragon "C'mon dude, time for bed"

Spike rested his head on Joe's shoulder, he gave out a happy sigh. Twilight watched as Joseph took Spike to his bed, putting him in, tucking him in. She couldn't help but crack a warm smile at the scene before her. Joe said goodnight and left the room.

"It'll be time for us to turn in as well, we should clean up" Joe said yawning at the end, he looked around the room, books lade on the floor, the dishes that needed cleaning from their Tea.

Twilight closed her book, standing up while stretching "Okay then, let's get to it"

They both started to to pick up the books, looking at their titles and placing them back in order as well as neatly. Joseph couldn't understand their language properly but he was slowly and surely learning every curve about their language. He found some interesting books whilst he lived at Twilight's, his favourite which he read a few minutes ago is about a young colt Earth Pony who's coat is blue and hair orange with a curl on the front. He had a white dog who's name is SnowFlake. He's a journalist looking for stories that'll earn him bits, a kind yet ambitious colt he was. He along with his dog travelled around Equestria, The book is a series of one of many. The series is called 'The Adventures of FinFin' and the this book is is labelled under 'The crabs of the Golden Hoof'.

Joe tilted his head 'Strange, feels like I've seen something like this before' he thought.

Twilight noticed him reading the book for a few days, she raised an eye brow "Oh, That's one of the adventures of the FinFin books right?"

"Uh..Yes, it's really interesting. FinFin is an amazing character, I feel...inspired by his courage and ambitious attitude with his dog SnowFlake. Just got to where they meet Captain Codduck, he brings great humour" Joe said, chuckling at the moments of the book,

"I'm not a big of a fan of the series but I'll admit, It brought good memories." Twilight said, placing the last book on the shelf "That reminds me, what're you going to do tomorrow?".

Joe dusted himself off then moved to the sink, putting hot water in "I heard Rarity said that she has my clothes ready for me so I'm going to collect them".

"Are you having breakfast here?" Twilight asked.

Joseph took a plate and started to wash up "I'll go to Pinkie Pie's, haven't seen her place properly yet"

Twilight's horn glowed, a little sack with their currency, bits "I'll leave this on the table for you to buy breakfast. Make sure you don't forget it"

Joe stopped cleaning, he turned his head to meet her "B-But Twilight, I can't take money from you"

Twilight set the sack down and went over to Joe's side "How else are you going to buy breakfast?" she said, raising an eyebrow at him.

He blushed at his own stupidity "G-Good point, I'm so stupid" he said, half joking and half serious.

Twilight made a comforting smile "Oh Joe, you're not stealing from me, you need all the help you can get. Remember that, if you however still feel like that, Applejack would be grateful for some help at the barn."

"Thank you Twilight, I'll keep that in mind" he thanked the mare.

An awkward silence came by, none of them spoke. Joe kept washing the dishes and Twilight dried them. In Joe's mind, he kept thinking, thoughts that never stopped. He thought about Twilight, his eyes looked to the left, seeing her drying a few dishes.

'Twilight has done so much for me, she let me stay with her and Spike, gave me some food on the table, reading her books, cleaning the house, lending me some money...being my friend. What have I done for her? Nothing, nothing at all, how selfish of me, I've got to do something for her but...what can I do?' he thought deep in his mind.

"Joe? Are you alright?" Twilight spoke in a worried tone, breaking him away from his thoughts.

"Huh? Um...Yes, I'm fine"

Twilight yawned, covering her mouth with a hoof "Well I guess we better go to bed".

Joseph nodded in agreement, he went over to his new bed the couch, it's quite comfortable after a few nights. Twilight galloped up the stairs but not before saying "Goodnight".

"Goodnight" he replied. Joe laid down on the couch, pulling a Duvet over his body, snuggling up. He felt his eyes feeling heavy, darkness took over his vision and fell asleep.

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Meanwhile in Canterlot

Princess Celestia sat in her room with the fire on, reading a book. She heard a knock on her door, looking away from the book to the door, she said in her angelic voice "Come in".

Princess Luna slowly peeked her head in the room "Hello Sister" she said.

Celestia gave a loving smile "Hello Luna, come in"

Luna trotted over to her big sister, snuggling besides her. Celestia leaned her head to Luna's.

"Is there something you wanted to ask me Luna?"

Luna shifted nervously "It-It is about that Human Big Sister. Are you sure it is safe?" she said concerning about those around her.

Celestia putted her right foreleg around her little sister, comforting her "Luna, Joseph is perfectly harmless and kind. He would never hurt anypony"

"But how can you be so sure?" Luna replied.

The Princess chuckled "Luna, if he wanted to hurt anypony he would have done so but he didn't for these past few days. Twilight has been sending me letter's about his behaviour, she said that he helped Applejack accept help from others. He helped Fluttershy overcome her fears and reassured her she is not useless. Even if he hasn't been here for very long, he's grown quite a name for himself in Ponyville. You'll be friends with him in no time".

Luna leaned closer into Celestia's warmth and affection "I hope you're right Big sister"

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Morning has arrived in Ponyville

Joe is still sleeping on the couch, snoring lightly. He's dreaming, a dream with him and his father Gregory playing Football together, the sound of laughter echoced in the playing field. The younger Joseph ran up to his father, Gregory catched his son, raising him high in the air.

Joe woke up from his dream, looking around the room. He sat up from the couch, placing his feet on the floor that sent him the cold chills up his spine, remembering the hospital. He heard Twilight's hooves clopping on the floor.

Twilight noticed him awakening "Good morning Joe, how are you?"

Joe placed a hand on his face "I'm alright, just a dream I had"

Twilight lowered her ears "Do you want to tell me it?"

Joe stood up, putting on his shoes "It was just me and my Dad playing together when I was little"

"Your father really means much to you, doesn't he?" Twilight said, earning a nod from Joe.

Joseph slowly walked over to the door "Well, I guess I'll be off to Pinkie Pie's. I'll see you later" he waved at her, picking up the money bag.

The town is the same as usual, everypony doing their daily routines, peaceful as ever. The sight of Sugar Cube Corner drawn Joe closer to the shop until he got near the entrance. The smell of sweets caught his sense of smell, it smelt delicious, better then the bakers in New York. Heck, could be the best in the galaxy. Joe opened the door and walked into the shop, seeing various types of cakes, cupcakes, candy sticks. He remembered when he was a kid he use to go Jay's candy store with his father, a popular place for kids, the owner was nice and the sweets tasted amazing.

A Pink mare had her fore legs on the table resting her head on her hooves "Hiya Joe! What can I get for you!" she said loudly in her cheery voice.

Joseph jumped acknowledging her presence "P-Pinkie Pie, good morning" he said in a happy tone "I'm off to Rarity's today to get my clothes this morning, but I needed breakfast and what better place then here".

Pinkie Pie jumped up and down in total excitement "You came to the right place! I'll get you the breakfast that you will LOVE! Please have a seat outside!" she said while bouncing to the kitchen.

Joe did as he was told and went outside, he found an empty table with what looked like a stool chair. He sat down awkwardly, feeling out of place. A few Ponies who were also having their breakfast gave him surprised looks then slowly giggled at the sight of his sitting position. Joseph looked down at the table blushing.

"Okey Dokie! Here's your breakfast-" Pinkie Pie came bouncing to him with his breakfast on a tray that balanced on her head. She stopped talking at the sight of Joe's sitting postion his knees showing from the edge of the table, hands wrapped around his legs. Pinkie Pie tried her best not to burst out laughing.

"I...*giggle* Here's your breakfast"she said, placing the plate in front of him. Joe had a waffle with golden syrup and some butter on top.

Joseph bowed his head slightly as thank you, he picked up the waffle brining it to his open mouth. He could have sworn that Ponies were watching him going to eat the waffle, he took a bite and chewed. His eyes grew small, remembering the taste back in New York.

"Pinkie Pie, this is delicious!" he exclaimed, eating the rest of it "How much do I owe you?"

Pinkie Pie clapped her hooves together "Thank you Joe! I made it myself just for you! Since you're my friend you don't need to pay!"

Joseph's bright smile slowly went down, his expression showing a mixture of guilt, happyness and sadness. A tear dropped from his eye.

Pinkie Pie got very concerned "Joe? Are you alright?"

Joe wiped his tear away "Oh it's nothing, just had a flash back from home. Remember when I told you I work to earn some money since my Mother isn't really the type to ask for money. I worked in a sweet shop called 'Jay's candy store', a small but popular place. I go there when Dad took me, he's friends with the owner, Jay. Jay's a very nice person, he was the one who offered me to work there since he knew what was going on. When I go to there he always made Waffles with golden syrup with butter for me, no charge. Your waffle tasted like his"

Pinkie Pie went next to him, pulling him into a hug, understanding his situation "I'm glad you love it" she said softly. She gasped and jumped in the air "Joe! You better get to Rarity's! Quick Quick Quick!"

Joe looked at the nearest clock "You-You're right, I'll see you soon and thank you Pinkie Pie!" he ran off to Rarity's.

Pinkie Pie smiled but then pulled a mad look "Oh no! I forgot to ask when his birthday is! Silly filly!"

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Joe rushed to Rarity's a quick as he can, he finally got the the front door, knocking a few times and waiting for a response.

"Coming!" A voice said from the inside, it was Rarity's.

Rarity opened the door with her magic, looking up to a tall figure "Why hello Joseph, do come in please" she said.

Joseph walked in, Rarity closing the door behind him. He saw that she had been extremely busy, Cloths hanging everywhere, designs on tables. He couldn't even bare to take her job if he somehow had to.

Rarity walked over to a box that had a piece of paper stuck which to Joe thought was his name. She took the lid off, neatly placing it next to the box. Using her magic, she pulled out a White T-shirt that hopefully fitted him along with a pair of trousers that looked the same but also some...socks and...boxer shorts?

"T-Thank you Rarity, but how do you know I wore boxer shorts?" he asked very nervously. Blushing lobster red.

Rarity also went bright red, looking away from him "W-Well, While I was inspecting you're height, I noticed something that was behind and just a tinny bit showing. I made rough ideas of what it would be, And this is the final out come. Please forgive my rudeness"

Joe smiled "No, it's fine. I needed some new ones anyway, they are becoming smelly" he said has he smelt his arm pit, gagging at the slightest whiff.

Rarity sniffed then quickly covered her nose "Oh my goodness! You need a wash and I'll wash your clothes! To the bathroom!" she yelled as she pushed him upstairs to the bathroom.

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While Joe was in the bath, Rarity carried his clothes to prepare for cleaning "Why I never! The smell was absolute awful!" she placed the clothes down near a washing tub.

She then picked up his new clothes that are folded neatly together 'I must say, making these were incredible. The best since...ever!' she thought.

Rarity went to the bathroom door, clearing her throat a bit "Joseph Darling, I have your clothes ready, I'll just put them in the bathroom without entering okay?"

Joe heard her voice from behind the door "Uh..T-Thank you!" he said. The door opened slightly, the clothes levitated inside.

He slowly got out of the bath reaching for a towel that was prepared for him, he dried his hair and body off. The towel is warm, the warmth also let out a scent of Blackcurrant. Joe walked over to his new clothes, putting on the white t-shirt, boxers, socks and trousers. He putted his shoes on that are now spotless.

Joseph went out of the bathroom, feeling the cool air drying his damp skin. Rarity stood outside the bathroom waiting for him, she turned her head to see him in new clothes she made herself for a human.

Rarity's eyes sparkled with delight, mouth wide "O-Oh My...So Fascinating! how do they fit?" she screamed. Honoring her work.

Joe made circles with his foot "They fit very well, you did a wonderful Job. I really want to repay you".

Rarity jumped around him "Repay me? Joe dear, this IS the payment! Something I've never done before turned out excellent!"

Joe stood there baffled then slowly shook his head sideways putting on a smile 'Oh Rarity'

Just then, the door suddenly slammbed open, causing Joe and Rarity to jump. They both quickly ran down the stairs. Twilight was there in the doorway breathing lightly, Spike is also on her back.

Rarity trotted over to her friend "Twilight dear, has something happened?" she asked.

"Princess...Celestia...Just wrote a letter to me...she wants to see Joe today" Twilight said in between breaths.

Joe stood in silence, taking in the information he was just told "Huh?"

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Joseph, Twilight and Spike waiting in the town square for the chariot that the Princess sent them. It should be here any minute, Joe and Twilight constituently walked around in circles worrying about the situation.

'Oh no no no no no, did I do something wrong? Has she found a way for me to return home? What could it be?' Joseph thought, fearing for a prison or execution.

'This is unexpected! She only told us this morning without notice, what's going to happen?' Twilight also thought.

Spike watched them walking around in circles, putted his clawed hand over his face, frustrated "Guy's! Will you calm down! And stop walking around in circles, you're making me dizzy and you're making a hole in the ground."

Joe and Twilight stopped walking, looking down, Spike wasn't joking, they are in fact making a hole. The Chariot appeared out of nowhere, what looked like two colts in gold armour were pulling it in thin air. Like Santa's reindeer's except it's not Christmas. The chariot came down close to the ground, much to Joe's astonishment they landed next to them, softly and smoothly.

One of the golden armoured colts spoke out in a stern voice, seeming not to be stirred by Josephs appearance "Miss Sparkle and Mr Brooklyn?"

Twilight nodded "Yes, that's us"

The gold armoured motioned his head telling them to climb on the chariot, Twilight opened the door for them to get in, she climed up the steps with Joe and Spike following behind her. Joe closed the door and sat down next to Twilight and Spike. The two gold armoured colts trotted forward gaining speed, when they had enough speed they lifted off the ground making Joseph yelp. The wind blew not hard nor gently on his face, it's just right. He looked around him, they are in the air, looking over the chariot by the side they are getting higher.

Twilight noticed his amazement, she smirked "Ever been in the air before?".

Joe broke away from sight seeing to Twilight "Err-I-Uhm...W-Well no not really". His sight turned to a place that had huge buildings and a waterfall coming down from a city that's attached to a mountain. Stunned by what he thought of was 'Princess Celestia's entire palace' he wanted to know more.

"That place over there, is that Princess Celestia's whole palace?" he asked.

Twilight was just about to answer his question until Spike beat her to it "No not really, that's Canterlot, she does have a palace but those other buildings are the citizens homes or something like that".

"That's where I was born and lived, I lived in a library with my parents. I hope you get to meet them someday" she said.

As they grew nearer and nearer to Canterlot, Joseph grew more nervous as they got closer. Once again, the colts began to lower down to land, softly and smoothly. Twilight and Joe thanked the colts for the ride receiving a slight nod. A Pegasi wearing glasses galloped up to them.

"You must be Twilight Sparkle and...Joseph Brooklyn. Please follow me to the Princesses Palace" she said, saying Joe's name with hesitation at the sight of him.

Joseph could not help to gaze at everything he saw acting like a tourist. The buildings are beautifully made, the nature pure as Fluttershy's home. Ponies of all kind looking at him with the stares he earned on his first visit. Some just carried on, even some slowly followed him.

"This place is amazing" he whispered, their guide caught on with his whispering giving him a friendly short smile.

"Why thank you for your thoughts Mr. Brooklyn"

They finally got to the front door to the Princesses palace, a great gigantic door towered over them. Joseph looking up stunned.

"Open the door!" A golden armoured guard yelled. A few seconds later the doors slowly opened.

Twilight and the guide trotted in to the building, Joe following them. The hallway had a long red carpet, paintings of some ponies, scenery, Vases and so much more expensive fragile looking things.

"We're here, Princess Celestia's throne room. Now Mr. Brooklyn, Since you're an unknown race we want your best behaviour, understand?" their guide said sternly to him with angry eyes.

Joe stepped back a little "B-But I-We-Met befor.."

"AND don't talk back unless told to!" she added.

Twilight was appauled by her behaviour towards Joe, Spike more then ready to scold her as much as Twilight "Excuse me! Don't talk to Joe like that!" Twilight stepped in.

"Yeah! Stop being a bully!" Spike joined in. Their guides face shown disbelief and discust for Pincess Celestia's most faithful student and being called a bully from a baby dragon.

"Now see here! I-" she stopped her comeback speech when she sensed someponies presense behind her, turning her head around to see who it is. Took her by storm.

Princess Celestia stood behind the guide looking down on her, her hair waved like the ocean, her brow raised. The guide quickly bowed down, Joe and the others following the bowing stance "P-Princess Celestia! I didn't hear you!"

Princess Celestia walked closer to them "What do you think you are doing to our special guest? I said I wanted Joseph Brooklyn feel welcomed to Canterlot, not telling him what and not to do. Return to your duties, I shall speak with you later. Please apologise to them"

The guide lowered her head in total shame and embarrassment "I-I'm terribly sorry, it won't happen again" she whispered, then disappearing on the hallways corner.

Joseph felt terrible for her, she was only doing her job. Celestia noticed his look for the guide.

"Don't worry Joseph, I know she was only just doing her duty, it'll be alright" she spoke softly "We have an issue to talk about Joseph. It shall be lunch time soon, we'll discuss the matter then but right we should go find Luna".

Twilight gave her a curious look "But Princess Celestia, wouldn't Luna be asleep right now?"

Celestia chuckled like an angel, walking softly up the hall way "Me and Luna talked, she agreed to stay up for today and to meet Joseph".

Joe scratched behind his head "R-Really? She's giving up her sleep for me?" he whispered.

Just as they were walking down the hallway to Luna's room, a mixed breed pony is walking down a separate hallway, a book floating in mid-air, horn glowing. She is reading out loud performing the words of a colt expressing his passionate love for a filly.

"Oh beautiful fare mare! My love for you is beyond words that cannot be described! I only want you, the mare of my dreams!" she spoke loudly, she closed her eyes turning for the corner. She stopped, placing a hoof on her chest and stretching it out "Will you marry me!".

She opened her eyes slowly, she saw a pair of strange looking hooves. Her mind clicked realising the situation she might have got into. Fully opening her eyes, she looked up from the odd pair of hooves to the hoof less hooves to the head. The creatures eyes met hers, his mouth is hanging out, Her big sister putting her fore-hoof over her mouth. The purple pony who defeated Nightmare moon.

'This...This must be...Joseph Brooklyn...A human. A-And I just said in front of him...'

Joe heard a somepony talking out loud, when he and the others were about to take the next turn. A winged unicorn come from the corner, from Twilight's description, it must be Princess Luna who's coat is grayish blue,her waving mane light blue, eye colour Teal. She wore something on her chest that has a moon symbol, she wore light blue slippers on her hooves, if that's what they are called. He saw her placing her goof on her chest then stretched outwards, yelling "Will you marry me!".

They both stared at each other in loss of words, Princess Celestia giggling at the scene, Twilight looking more shocked then she ever had been. She almost had a heart attack, Spike resisted the huge urge to burst out laughing.

"Y-You must be Princess L-Luna?" Joe stuttered, his face reddened. Bowing to Luna.

"I-I...Yes, I am Princess Luna. You must be Joseph Brooklyn correct?" Luna said, hoping badly that the situation would just fly away, never to be remembered again. Unlucky for her, her sister will treasure the moment for the rest of her life.

Silence passed by for at least five minutes until Celestia broke it by coughing "Well, shall we go have some Tea?"

They didn't speak, just nodded. They arrived at the dining room, a table with plates, just for the five of them. Food placed out, They took their seats, Joe and Spike sitting near each other, Twilight and Luna sat near each other. Princess Celestia sitting at the end. Joe discovered he had a fork, knife and spoon.

Celestia saw his sight on the silver "Twilight told me that your kind uses those to help you eat without using your hands."

Joe picked up the knife and fork then looking down at his plate, it's a vegetarian meal, no meat what so ever. It felt better, he can leave meat at last without starving. As he ate he took a few quick glances at Twilight having some soup and Spike eating gems. He didn't know what to get her for letting him stay in her house.

Princess Celestia lifted a cup of tea to her lips, sipping a little bit of it, she saw his troubled look at Twilight. "Now, it's time to tell you the reason why you are here".

Everyone stopped eating at this point, staring at Celestia. Joe felt a sweat coming down, Twilight shifting awkwardly.

"It is about returning you home..." she said making Joseph and Twilight sigh in relief but the Princess didn't stop "We investigated where you fell into the lake, so far nothing unusual of the lake, however, in the sky we detected a powerful source of energy".

Joe is now confused, blinking at her statement "Powerful source of energy? What do you mean?"

"Nothing is certain or confirmed but how you got here is something very powerful, a power that is beyond me and Luna. I can assure you at this time it's all we can think of, we'll get to the bottom of this" The princess said in a voice of comfort.

Joe didn't know what to think anymore 'Power? What is going on here?' he thought.

Princess Celestia looked at the clock "Oh my, it's time to raise the moon Luna"

Luna stood up from her chair, looking through a window, her horn glowed "Bringing the moon up...now"

Joseph turned around on his chair looking at the window she glowed her horn to. He made a small gasp, the moon was rising, he heard it from Twilight and managed to read it out of the books but never believed it. It is said that Celestia raises the sun and Luna raises the moon, now he has seen it for himself, Twilight said very few have seen them rise them. He is lucky to see it.

"You should all be going to now. Twilight, Spike, could you leave for a few moments please? I just need a quick word with Joseph" Princess Celestia requested.

Twilight looked back and forth between her and Joe, she gave a slight nod and trotted out the room Spike on her back.

The door closed behind her, Joe turned to meet Celestia "Y-Yes Princess Celestia?" he said, rubbing his arm.

"I've seen you looking at Twilight, you are worried about something. What are you worried about?"

Joseph lowered his head "Well...Twilight's done so much for me, letting me live at hers, giving me food, money, caring. I've done nothing for her, I'm a waste of space. I thought I could get her something but what good can it do?"

Celestia stood up from her chair walking to Joe's side "Joseph Brooklyn from Earth, Twilight my most faithful student would never, ever think you're a waste of space. She isn't letting you stay because I requested it, she did it in her own free will. She'll always be there for anypony in need, regardless of race."

Joseph could feel her hoof slipper on his shoulder "You need to stop thinking about yourself as a person who doesn't deserve our attention and kindness. You helped Fluttershy and Applejack, there's so much more about you then you think".

'She's right' he thought 'All I've been doing until this point is thinking of myself useless, waste of space and unreliable. I have to stop thinking about that, this isn't Earth anymore, I can start a new life. Accomplish the things I couldn't do before'.

Joseph stood up straight, his expression showing more determination "Thank you Princess Celestia, you know what? I like it here in Equestria, it's a beautiful land filled with hopes and dreams".

The two sisters looked and each other then smiled "We're very happy for that compliment Joseph, thank you. Oh, about that gift you want to get her, I'm very certain she'll love anything you get her. A book perhaps, no matter what it may be, she'll understand that you appreciate her support. Luna, show him to the library please"

Luna nodded "Of course Tia"

Joe and Princess Luna walked out of the room, Twilight and Spike waiting outside for him. They heard the doors opened, Twilight gave him a stare "We're going to bed now Joe".

"Um...I'll be there soon. I wanted to urr...go to the library for a few minutes just to...revise my studies for the Equestian language" he lied for the revision.

Twilight gave him a suspicious look raising her eye brow "Well...okay, just don't stay up to late" she said, galloping off.

Spike waved to Joe "Night Joe!"

Luna chuckled "That was naughty to lie Mr. Brooklyn"

Joseph blushed "Good thing Applejack isn't here"

Luna led him through a couple of hallways until they reached the library, it was the hugest library Joe had ever seen. Millions of books, so much to choose from.

"Alright Joseph, I need to attend to my duties for tonight. The guard here will take you back to your room when you are ready to leave. You may choose any book for Twilight, no need to see go to the reception, the request has been made for you to take any. Good night Joseph, it's wonderful to finally meet you face to face" she said, her fears of him vanished completely.

"Thank you Princess Luna, Good Night, if that's the correct way for you?" he called out. He looked at the amounts of books "Well time to get searching I suppose".

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It's morning in Equestria, an scene is showing Twilight and Spike sleeping peacefully. Joe is sitting on the side of her bed holding a book. He gently shook Twilight awake.

Twilight stirred, her eyes groggily and hair messy, looking around to see what woke her, she saw Joseph "Huh? Joseph? I didn't hear you come in last night? Is everything okay?"

She looked at his hands holding a book "Is that a you got from the library?"

Joe held out the book in front of her "It's for you" he said.

Twilight shook her head "Huh?"

"I wanted to thank you for giving me a place to live in, giving me food, money and caring about me. I wanted to do something for you but I thought nothing could overcome what you did for me. However I got this book to say thank you for everything you've done for me." he said.

Twilight looked down at the book then to him, the hugest smile on her face with the most caring look he ever seen her show. She suddenly brought his cheek to her cheek "Oh Joseph, Thank you so much. That means a lot to me"

Joe felt tears coming down his cheeks, hugging Twilight back "You're a great friend Twilight. Thank you" The book Joe got her is called, The Adventures of FinFin the very first book in the series. She had it, but this one Joe chose, it's the most special of all.

To be continued

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Okay! Sorry for the huge delay and weak ending? I've been really busy, college and...Skyrim.

Trixie: Skyrim? What is that trash?

*Slaps Trixie* Dammit woman have you no respect?

I hope this chapter was worth the wait, please R&R and tell me what you think. Thank you and see you soon! (I'm getting a laptop for my birthday so it'll be easy to make stories then on my gaming PC)