“Can you do the same thing you did with me?” Star asked.

“Yeah but…” Luna said hesitantly.

“Then send me in.” Star said.

“You just came out of a coma…” Twilight said.

“Yeah we just got you back… Please don’t go…” Fluttershy said.

“I could go instead!” Dash said.

“There’s no arguing here.” Star said sternly, “I’m going… That’s final.”

There was a long pause before everyone nodded, “Okay… Just be ready for anything.” Luna said.

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Star found himself in a long hallway made of stone and wood.

“Come on Joel! Keep up!” A teenage girl said as she ran down the hallway right through Star.

A small teenage boy slightly younger than her came running from behind a wide smile on his face.

“I’ll assume this isn’t texas chainsaw massacre…” Star said to himself, “Oh hey… I can walk!”

A young J ran through Star following the girl into a room.

“Wait we're doing it in my room?” J questioned as he stopped outside of the dark room.

“Of course! Why wouldn’t we?” She asked.

“It’s… just I don’t have much…” J said as he walked in.

“Well… I can see that…” She said. “But the floor’s enough right?”

“Y… yeah…” J said hesitantly.

“Good. Get him down.” She ordered as a few larger boys appeared out of the darkness of the room.

“Wha?” J said in surprise as the grabbed him and pushed him to the ground.

“Really… are you fucking stupid too?” The girl asked as she walked up to him. “I wouldn’t be surprised, weak, pathetic, and stupid… yeah that’s you.”

The older boys nodded in agreement.

J struggled uselessly under their grip.

“No… no not just those three things but you’re also a coward aren’t you?” She asked, “Hit him. I don’t want him struggling anymore.”

With in a second J was punched and kicked hard in the sides.

He went limp and started crying weakly.

“Good… now. You boys know the rest.” She said.

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Star found himself about ready to puke after what he had seen. Shortly after the girl and the boys had raped J and cut him up badly a robed man entered the room.

“Goddamn it.” The robed man swore as he walked up to J, “They didn’t end you… what the hell is preventing you from dying?”

J looked up at the robed man, “P… please… h… help…” He said weakly.

The robed man whistled and said something in russian. Two more came in and threw a pile of clothing onto the floor.

“You don’t deserve help.” The man said delivering a sharp kick to J’s stomach. “Come let’s leave him to die.”

The three robed men walked out closing the door behind them.

J weakly crawled forward and grabbed the small blade laying on the floor. He shook as he started tearing apart the clothing. He made strips of cloth and began wrapping his wounds up. He fell back against the wall once he had finished and started sobbing.

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Star found himself inside the room again and this time diagrams and formulas carved into the walls while one formula was painted onto the floor. J had a small cylinder in his hand and was shoving powder into it. “They won’t be able to escape. They won’t see it coming…” He whispered to himself. “When it goes off… I’ll be gone…”

Star noticed several bundles of these cylinders scattered around the room.

J capped the final cylinder off and threaded a primitive fuse through it.

“J… What are you doing?” Star said to himself.

J gathered the rest of them and exited the room, “Tonight… I know they won’t be in their room until later… I should be able to get these set up and hidden…” J said to himself as he ran down the hall. He stopped at an open door and rushed inside.

J shoved a bundle under each of the beds, he also placed one in the closet and one inside the drawer.

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Star now found himself outside of a monastery much like the one he and J had stayed at for a few months.

J held a rock in his hand and the cylinder in the other. “Boom…” He said quietly as he struck the fuse and chucked the cylinder through an open window.

“Wha…” Someone inside the room said, “SHI-” The scream was cut off when the cylinder exploded. Soon it was followed by the other explosives hidden inside the room.

J ran off into the forest as screams where heard from all around the complex.

There was another flash of light.

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Star found himself in Baloque’s kitchen at what appeared to be a few months after J and he had met.

J walked into the kitchen looking more muscular than he had a few month prior. “I got it!” He said as he placed a few large pheasants on a rack and a large deer onto the floor.

There wasn’t a response.

“Hello?” J called in again, “Anyone?”

Again no response.

“Star? Baloque?” J called again.

He searched through the kitchen and found no one he searched the rest of the building and found a single note.

He picked it up and read aloud as if in disbelief, “I’m sorry neither of us told you sooner but we have to head to Canterlot for a day or two. We’ll be back soon I would have told you today but you left early in the morning to get us some more game. Don’t worry we’ll be back until then I’ll miss you. -Stardust.”

“Wha… to… today?” J questioned aloud before he slid to his knees. He slid down against the counter as a few tears slid down his face, “To… today… my… my birthday…” He cried weakly, “A… alone o… on my birthday…”

J slowly pushed himself up still in tears. “N… no… please…” He sobbed as he ran upstairs. “No… no not… alone… I...I don’t want to be alone…”

J collapsed onto the floor and continued to cry.

The scene shifted to the marketplace in town. J slowly made his way through the stalls. He stopped at one in particular musical instruments were hung up on racks and out on the table.

“So kid you just gonna look?” The man behind the table asked.

J didn’t respond as he picked up an acoustic guitar that was laid on the table.

“So that one? Fifty bits for it.” The man said.

J pulled out the amount and gave it to the man.

“Have fun then kid.” The man said as J held the guitar.

J walked away from the stall and out of the marketplace.

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Star found himself on the roof of the restaurant sitting beside J who was working between strumming on the guitar and writing things down.

Star looked over at the paper. He could tell right away that it was musically oriented words were written underneath the bars while on the bars where notes and other musical symbols.

“Okay… here I go again…” J said to himself as he started playing quietly. He stopped after a few seconds, “No… no not right…” He scribbled a few more things down. “I hope this is good… I really want them to like it…” He said to himself.

J started playing again and this time Star heard him start to sing quietly, “It’s a bit early in the midnight out for me…”

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Star now found himself looking up at the roof with small crowd that had gathered in front of the building.

J was sitting down on the roof looking down at the crowd. “Looks like… it’ll be for more people than I thought.” He said quietly.

“J!” Star yelled up he sounded really scared.

J looked down confused and waved him to come up. As he did he scooted back away from the edge.

Star teleported up alongside Baloque.

“J what’s wrong?” Star questioned as he sat down beside J. Both Star and Baloque noticed right away the sheets of paper under an acoustic guitar.

“Nothing… I was just waiting for you two to come back.” J said looking at them, “I’ve been working on something too!”

“And what is it J?” Baloque asked.

“A song…” J said as he grabbed the sheets of paper and stuffed them into his bag. He picked up the guitar, “Do you want to hear it?”

Star sat down beside J, “Of course.” He said with a smile.

J plucked a few notes on the guitar.

Baloque was about to laugh a little relieved until J actually started playing.

“Today is gonna be the day that they throw it all back to you…” J started.

When he finished the crowd down below cheered.

Star hugged J tightly, “When did you learn to play?” He asked.

“I… just knew how… it’s strange.” J said, “So you liked it?”

Both Star and Baloque nodded, “Yes I did.” Star said, “Come on down… I’m sure you’ve got a lot more written and ready. And I’d love to hear it.”

J smiled a little more widely.

There was a sudden bright flash.

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Star found himself now in a forest. This time he saw J alone and wearing a light armor set.

“Damn it where did they go?!?” J said as he looked around. “I lost them!”

He wandered around the forest for a little bit more before he found a small clearing.

“Ah finally someone else!” J said as he approached a man standing in the clearing. “Sir? I got lost from my group could you…”

“J. I’ve been waiting for you.” The man said without turning around.

“What?” J questioned.

“Yes. I have. And now I have… a proposition for you… but first a little news.” The man said as he now turned around.

He appeared to be entirely normal.

“What do you want? Are you with the Silver Hand?” J questioned as he pulled out a clawed sword.

“No… not at all. In fact I’m here to help you.” The man said giving J a creepy smile that sent chills up J’s spine.

“What…” J said with a low growl.

“Your friend Star… he’s going to be in danger shortly…” The man said.

“What are you talking about?” J questioned.

“He’s going to die J. Unless you… can help him.” The man said, “And I can tell you where he is… and how to save him for a price…”

“S… Star’s going to die?” J questioned fearfully.

“Yes. Unless you can help him. As I just said… I can help you for a price.” The man said again.

“Anything… I’ll do anything to save Star.” J said.

The man opened a briefcase. “Good I thought so.” He said as he pulled out a contract, “Just sign this…”

J did so and backed away.

“Good.” The man said shutting the briefcase. “Now he’s over there…” The man said pointing to the east, “Run… you can stop the arrow that would kill him… go now.”

J charged off.

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Star now found himself in another part of the forest.

“WATCH OUT!” A man beside Star shouted.

An arrow flew out of the darkness but just as it was about to hit Star, J came out of no where and took the arrow in his chest. He rolled to the side and collapsed onto his back.

The other men with Star fired at the darkness.

Star rushed over to J’s side.

“This hurts… a whole lot…” J said weakly looking up at Star, “Agh… that’s what I get for taking a barbed arrow right?”

A few of the men grabbed J and hauled him up, “COME ON! WE NEED TO GET HIM BACK TO THE CAMP!” One of the shouted.

“S… Star…” J said weakly.

“What buddy?” Star asked as he grabbed J’s hand.

“S… stay with me…” J said quietly. “I… I don’t want to die alone…”

“You aren’t going to die…” Star said as tears started forming in his eyes, “You just aren’t.”

J smiled weakly, “It hurts… so much…” He said, “But… but it’s worth it… you’re alive… you can go on…” He said.

“No… you’ll make it don’t say those things…” Star said as he started crying in full force.

“Star… I’ll… I’ll miss you…” J said.

“No you won’t… no you won’t… you aren’t dying here… not now. Not ever.” Star sobbed.

“C… come on… don’t cry… you’re… making it hard…” J said with a weak chuckle.

Star looked down at J, “I’m not letting you die J…” He said as his horn started glowing.

J smiled weakly, “It… can’t be helped… it’s in to deep…” He said through tears.

“I don’t care! You aren’t dying!” Star said as the arrow slid out of J and was thrown to the side.

J gasped in pain.

No blood came out of the wound as Star sealed the broken vessels, “Not on my watch…” Star said as he held the spell.

“So… tired…” J said weakly.

“Don’t go to sleep… sleep is bad. Stay awake stay with me.” Star said giving J a small slap on the face.

“After… all… you’re my… wonderwall…” J said quietly.

“J… save your breath… we’ll get you back to health… don’t worry.” Star said.

“It’s… cold…” J said, “I… hate the cold…”

“Then stay with us! We’ll keep you warm!” Star said.

“Star… I don’t want to die…” J said as he started crying weakly.

“You won’t! Just stay with us!” Star said.

“I’m scared of being alone again… Don’t… please don’t leave me…” J choked, “Please… I don’t want to be alone…”

Star remained silent along with everyone else. They were all crying now.

“When… when you gave me that bread… and… allowed me to stay with you… I felt… happier then ever before…” J said quietly. “You… made me believe… that I wasn’t alone… that I had more than myself…”

“J… keep talking… just stay awake…” Star said as tears streamed down his face hitting J’s chest.

“You… you saved me… you pulled me back from the dark…” J said, “You… gave… me something that can’t… be replaced…”

“What did I give you?” Star asked weakly.

“Hope… a friend… a second chance… family…” J stammered, “I… don’t… want to go…”

“J please stay with us… please…” Star said looking down at his friend.

“Star…” J said weakly, “I… I’m so tired… please… don’t make me go back… I don’t want to sleep…” He was crying like a little kid. “Please… I don’t want to go back… it’s dark… and lonely…”

“Don’t worry… we’re going to make sure you survive. And then… I won’t ever leave you…” Star said. “It’ll be perfect you and me… going to find our way. No plan… no steps. We’ll just go.”

“It’s already perfect… because… The last thing I’ll see is you…” J said with a weak smile.

“J you aren’t going to die! Don’t talk like you are!” Star said, “I’m not losing you too!”

J didn’t respond as he started sobbing.

“J please… stay here… stay with us.” Star said.

“St… Star… did… I do good?” J asked through tears, “Did you like it?”

Star nodded weakly, “Yes… I loved it J… I loved it.” He choked out.

“I’m… glad…” J said, “I worked so hard on it…”

“Yes… I can tell…” Star said weakly.

“OUT OF THE WAY!” One of the other men screamed as they rushed J into the camp.

“I’m… trying Star… it’s getting harder…” J said.

“Keep trying… it’ll be worth it in the end.” Star said.

“All the roads… we have to walk… are winding…” J said weakly, “And… all the lights… that lead the way… are blinding…”

There was another bright flash.

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Star found himself sitting against a log in front of a campfire. J was looking down at the campfire lightly playing an acoustic guitar. His chest bandaged. The camp appeared to be set up on the outskirts of a forest.

“So… no plan.” J said.

“Yeah.” Star said.

“No steps?” J asked.

“Mmhm.” Star said.

“No goal…” J said.

“Yeah… that’s it.” Star said.

“Hm… just wing our lives? Just act don’t think?” J said, “That sounds… like a fun challenge.”

“Yeah it does… but we’ve got each other… so it shouldn’t be to hard.” Star said with a smile.

J smiled a little, “Yeah. It shouldn’t… so you have any idea where we’re going?” He asked.

“East.” Star said.

“East… hm… sounds better then heading north.” J shrugged. “I feel… we should settle down somewhere… find a nice home. Make it in some way… Though… I’m not of much help there… a musician… what can I do?”

“A lot more than you think J.” Star said patting J on the back, “You can hunt… fish. And you’ve set up camp without me helping. You aren’t going to be useless. Not now not ever.”

J smiled and leaned back, “Yeah… so… any place you want to go?” He asked changing the subject.

“Yeah… I want to go to Canterlot again… maybe set up a live music restaurant there…” Star said nudging J lightly.

J laughed, “A fancy restaurant having a live guitar player? How well would that work?” He asked with a smile.

“We could make it work.” Star said returning the smile.

“Ah… I don’t really like the big city… Maybe a small town like Coltsville?” J asked.

“Well… We could find some place close to Canterlot so I could get ahold of good ingredients fast and be able to visit occasionally. And then you could have a small town to live in. Well… not alone.” Star said.

“Sure… so why don’t we head to Canterlot first and chose where to go from there? Or… just get on the first train there and see where it takes us.” J said with a chuckle.

“Sounds like a great idea.” Star said wrapping an arm around J’s shoulders.

“Yeah… two best friends. Trying to find something that they have no idea of…” J said contemplatingly.

“No not best friends.” Star said.

J looked at Star.

“Brothers. That’s what we are.” Star said.

J smiled. “Yeah… we are family now. Nothing can ever come between us can it?” J asked.

“No. Nothing ever will.” Star said.

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Star found himself now in the Spa. He was in a bathing suit now.

J was sitting calmly in the hot tub.

“Come on get in already!” J said looking back at Star, “I’ve been…” J started laughing, “GET IN!”

Star quickly got into the hot tub beside J.

“Don’t speak just… listen.” J said.

Star nodded.

“I know what you saw… was horrible… well at the start any way…” J said looking down, “Oh and don’t worry about touching me. I’m not letting you any further into my memories.”

Star nodded, “J… I didn’t know that’s why…” He began.

“I didn’t expect you to be friendly? That’s only one incident. There are plenty more… I wasn’t… what I was after we met…” J said quietly. “I was… a punching bag for others…”

Star scooted closer and tightly hugged J.

“I can say… the happiest day of my life was the day we met… You ended my suffering… you made it all better… you gave me a reason to live and fight.” J started as tears welled up, “But… through all of this… you’ve always helped me… I was always the one needing help…”

“No that-” Star was cut off by J.

“No words from you. Not till I’m finished.” J said staring at him, “Twice I had the chance to change that… one led to you… being crippled again… and us almost falling apart. Star I almost lost you… I…” He started crying and he buried his head in Star’s shoulder.

“Legs are overrated anyways.” Star said jokingly, holding him tightly.

J laughed weakly, “Wh… what now?” He asked. “I mean after… we leave…”

“I dunno… Maybe go home and relax a bit? After everything that’s happened I just want to sit do- Oh right…” Star laughed.

“Well… at least you don’t… you haven’t met him yet have you?” J asked looking up.

“Who’s him?” Star asked.

Something was shouted in russian and Star caught the word vodka.

“Him.” J said as a small explosion was heard outside. “I didn’t just come up with the formula for homemade dynamite myself… don’t know how he got in though…”

“Now this is starting to feel like your mind.” Star said.

“Oh jus-” J was cut off.

“COMRADE ARE YOU DONE PANIZING AROUND IN THERE?” A man outside shouted.

“Here he comes.” J said. “Trust me you can’t leave until you meet him.”

A man who looked like J kicked open the door to the Spa, “I’m coming in anyway!” He said as he entered.

“Star… meet my crazed Russian Demoman Joel Dogovitch. Joel… meet Star.” J said pointing to the man, “He’s my… O’Malley...”

“Oh well that’s good. I think you were your O’Malley.” Star said, nudging J.

“Ah, it’s nice to finally meet you Star!” Joel said.

“I can see how you thought that…” J said. “About… the first memory you saw…”

“Do I need to be worried?” Star asked.

“No… that was a long time ago… about three months before I met you.” J said, “Just… don’t tell anyone alright? It’s… hard on me even remembering it.”

“Speaking of everyone… When can we see them again?” Star questioned.

“Well the better question is… how long until the Tsar bomba under us goes off?” Joel asked.

“Oh… give it a seco-” J was cut off as there was a bright flash.

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Star’s eyes shot open, “Okay…” He said slowly looking around the room.

J’s eyes opened up too, “My head… hurts like someone… smashed it with a brick… and then kicked the mush with a spiked boot.” He said with a pained groan.

“YOU’RE BACK!” Pinkie screamed as she clinged to Star.

“HOLY FUCKING SHIT!” J screamed as he dove under his pillow. “Please… stop… what did I do wrong?”

“I think he may be hung over.” Star said wrapping his arms around Pinkie.

“B...What?” Twilight asked.

“Yes… hungover worse… than all the hangovers combined at a New Years Eve party…” J said.

“Ah missed ya!” Applejack said running over and hugging J with Rainbow Dash.

J hugged them both back. “I missed everyone too.” He said with a smile. He quickly went back under the pillow, “Light… the bane of my existence…”

“I thought Fluttershy was the vampire…” Star laughed as she kissed him.

“Please… hangover pills now…” J said.

“You’ll just have to get rid of it the old fashioned way!” Star said.

“Coffee!” Pinkie shouted.

“Please… stop yelling… it hurts…” J said.

“I’ll take it everything worked out as planned?” Luna asked.

“If… you call having a crazed russian demoman blow up a nuke inside my mind a job well done… then yes…” J said.

“I think you two are cute when you talk in your sleep.” Celestia said from the window, hovering just outside.

“Please… turn off the sun…” J said.

“Nope. Sorry.” Celestia said climbing into the room.

“Fu… then someone get me some coffee and sunglasses…” J said. “Please.”

“I’ll get it.” Dash said.

“Thank you.” J said.

“Anyways…” Celestia said. “I’ve got that spell you asked for Twilight.”

“Great!” Twilight said.

“The one for my legs?” Star asked.

“Mmhm…” Celestia said. “It’ll take awhile for it to start working though… So you’ll have to get used to the wheelchair for a bit longer.”

“That’s fine… So long as I’ll be able to walk again.” Star shrugged.

J shot up from the bed, “Great!” He said.

“Alright here goes.” Celestia said. Her horn lit up and cast the spell. There was a long pause.

“Uh… Did it work?” Twilight asked.

“I don’t…NNGH!” Star grunted, his head slamming back onto the pillow.

“What’s wrong?” Pinkie asked.

“ALL I FEEL IS PAIN!” Star shouted.

“Stop trying to move your legs.” Celestia said. Star instantly relaxed.

“Why… Didn’t you say that… Before…” Star said weakly.

She shrugged, “You never asked.”

“She’s a troll knew it.” J said.

“Well this was fun but I really must be going.” Celestia said.

“Yes me too…” Luna nodded.

“Oh and heres a little help with your hangover.” Celestia said with a smile as she cast a spell. J’s eyes went foggy as he could no longer see. “There, that’ll help with the whole ‘Sun’ problem.”

J’s lip curled, “Not… funny.” He said.

“It’ll wear off when your hangover does.” Celestia said, “No need to thank me.”

“Mmhm. Sure it will.” J said, “Are you sure you just don’t want me blind for good?”

“J… She’s gone.” Star said.

“If it doesn’t wear off… hell won’t keep me from Canterlot.” J said. “I can still hunt her by smell...”

“Sure you will buddy.” Star said patting J’s head, “Now when can we leave?”

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“Ugh… I hate her now more than ever.” J said.

“Well you did call her a troll.” Dash said.

“Yes and she did turn me into a child before.” J said. “Mmm yes I may not be able to see it, but I can feel all of you staring at me.”

“See! You don’t need your eyes…” Dash joked.

“Well… unless later you want me to blow my arms off later I do need them…” J said with a smirk. “Explosives are so very delicate.”

“Speaking of explosions… I wonder where Star and Fluttershy went?” Pinkie asked.

“How… Does that relate to explosions… At all?” Twilight asked.

“I’m sure they’re fine.” J said.

“Oh yeah… When you two were asleep Star said something that made me curious.” Twilight said.

“And what is that?” J asked.

“What does the J stand for?” Twilight asked.

“Buy me dinner and a few drinks then we’ll talk.” J said.

There was a long pause, “Come on girls… Let’s leave. I think J can handle himself alone… Unable to see. His nose will show him the way to the remote and kitchen and upstairs and the door… Good thing there aren’t a lot of stairs in this house.” Twilight said.

J shrugged, “Curiosity killed the cat… in this case the answer won’t be what you’re expecting.” He said, “You all want to know what the J stands for?”

Everyone rushed to the couch, staring at J.

“My first name is Joel.” J said. “That is what the J in J Dog stands for. Just don’t call me Joel. I don’t go by that name anymore.”

“Oh… Okay.” Twilight said.

“You were expecting something else weren’t you?” J asked.

“Nope…” Pinkie said.

“Oh come on I want to hear what you thought it’d be.” J said smiling a little.

“I honestly thought your name was just J.” Dash said.

“Well that’s what my mom and dad called me. It’s just… Joel is… more of an afterthought.” J said, “My name might as well be J.”

“Kind of scary how close Cadence was with her nick name…” Twilight said.

“Mmm I can see that now too…” J said. “I just sort of forgot… if that’s even possible. It’s been forever since I heard anyone call me Joel.”

“I like it. Has a southern ring to it…” Applejack said.

J shrugged, “Alright. I still prefer J. I’ve trusted very few people to know my real name.” He said. “So… if any of you do plan on calling me Joel… don’t do it in public. It’s a trust thing for me.”

“I can respect that.” Rarity said.

“Thanks… so anything else you’d like to know?” J asked, “Other than what I or Star saw? Most of it’s… private.”

“Did you need anything?” Twilight asked.

“Yeah something to drink would be nice.” J said, “Thanks all of you for helping me out right now.”

“Anytime.” Rarity said.

There was a knock on the door as it flew open, “Hello.” Star said.

“Um… What did you do to your wheelchair?” Twilight asked.

“Did you… Shave your head?” Rarity asked.

“It’s a bald cap.” Fluttershy whispered.

“Star… Where did you get that suit?” Applejack asked.

“That’s Professor Star to you.” Star said.

“Oh. Great… X-Men.” J said, “So Professor Star who would I be?”

“Hmm… I would say Cyclops but… No.” Star said.

“Not funny.” J said. “Pinkie do you know where Sasha is?”

“Let me make you a sandwich while you’re at it.” Star said.

J laughed, “Sure. That’d be great.” He said.

“To the kitchen number one… ENGAGE!” Star shouted as Fluttershy pushed him into the kitchen.

J sighed and laid back on the couch.

“What’s wrong?” AJ asked.

“Being blind sucks.” J said. “I feel helpless right now…”

“We’re here for ya.” Applejack said.

“Yeah it’s not like it’ll last forever.” Dash said.

“I know it won’t… but… still that doesn’t make this any better.” J said.

“Oh really? Well maybe we can fix that?” Dash said sitting in J’s lap.

J smiled a little, “Dash… AJ could you lean closer.” He said.

AJ got to her knees, kneeling beside him.

He slid his hand up AJ’s side and stopped at her head, “Damn it… feeling you up doesn’t let me see how beautiful you are.” He said quietly.

“You’ve seen me already. Am I that forgetful of a face?” Applejack asked saddened.

“No… no. I didn’t mean it like that AJ… I love you no matter what… and no matter what you’re always beautiful to me.” J said gently pulling her head closer. “I can’t ever forget you AJ… I can ever forget either of you.”

“Well thats good.” AJ said kissing him.

J returned the kiss. “Can I ask the two of you something?” He asked.

“Sure anything.” Dash said.

“Say… this doesn’t blow over like Celestia said it would… would one of you mind staying with me for the night?” J asked.

“Just one?” AJ said.

“I think I should stay.” Dash said.

“No he wants me more!” AJ argued, tackling Dash off him and to the floor.

“Enough!” J said, “I didn’t think the BOTH of you would want to stay… if you both do then who am I to say no?”

“Yeah… I don’t think they are fighting anymore.” Twilight said as the two kissed.

“Goddamn it I hate being blind.” J said as his head fell back. “Twilight could you bring my drink here?”

“Sure.” Twilight said.

J patted down on what he assumed to be the couch, “Mmm a lot silkier than the couch…” He said.

“It’s nice to ‘See’ you too J!” Pinkie giggled.

“Oh… sorry Pinkie… you guys need to tell me where you are!” J said leaning against Pinkie. “It’ll help us all out.”

“Mmhm…” Pinkie said, holding his hand to her crotch.

J shrugged a little and started rubbing Pinkie’s crotch. “This isn’t what I expected to do today.” He said.

“I didn’t expect to get fingered by a blind man, but I didn’t say stop either.” Pinkie said.

“You’re the one holding my hand there Pinkie.” J said, “And I never said I’d stop.”

“Good neither did I so stop bringing it up.” Pinkie said quickly.

“So anything else Pinkie?” J asked.

“Sandwich!” She shouted.

“Ah it’s Sandvi-” J was cut off mid sentence as a sandwich was shoved into his mouth.

“SANDWICH!” Star shouted.

J grabbed the sandwich with his free hand, “It’s Sandvich.” He said as he took a bite out of it. “Hey what’s on it? It’s pretty good.”

“Sand...Wich.” Lemmy said.

“Sandvich if you are heavy weapons guy.” J said in a thick russian accent.

There was a pause, “Yeah keep eating it…” Lemmy said.

“Mmm yes. Attempting to drug me with your slime? Look even that won’t get me in the mood for sex right now.” J said, “And Star knows why. I won’t be for a little while yet.”

“Don’t worry he didn’t do anything to it.” Star said, “Just enjoy.”

“Thank you then.” J said eating more of the sandwich.

“I’m hungry…” Fluttershy said.

“Let’s go pay Soarin a visit.” Star said.

“Ah from how often I tasted mine, mine’s probably a lot better.” J said.

“I wouldn’t want to do that to you…” Fluttershy said quietly.

“It’s fine. I’ve got enough to spare.” J said with a shrug, “Probably a lot healthier for you then a diet of Lemmy’s slime.”

“You sure…” Fluttershy asked, her breath hitting J’s neck already as she waited.

“I’m one hundred percent sure.” J said giving her full access to his neck by tilting his head. “I’ve lost a lot more at once then wha-”

J was cut off as Fluttershy bit down and drank from his neck.

“Feels strangely good.” J commented.

After a few moments she pulled off, licking the two puncture marks until it stopped bleeding.

“God I love you…” Star said.

“I don’t know who that was directed to.” J said. “As long as I don’t become a werepyre I’m fine with it.”

“Yeah they are both gone.” Twilight laughed.

“Of course.” J said with a small chuckle. “Never expected that to happen though.”

“Well Star just tasted your blood on her mouth so… You probably won’t see them for a little bit.” Twilight said.

“No not that.” J said.

“What?” Dash asked.

“Having my blood get sucked out.” J said.

“Well you DID offer…” Applejack said.

“Yes. But I never expected to KNOW a vampire that isn’t a killer.” J said, “I guess that’s why she’s a daywalker, something to do with a pure heart. Or just being a wielder of one of the elements. Or magic. I’m going to go with the last one.”

“Magic works.” Twilight said.

“Surprised no one’s you know… asking about it.” J said. “But I’m not going to complain.”

“Well… What can we do? She hasn’t hurt anyone…” Twilight said.

“No. Not that.” J said.

“What then?” Rarity asked.

“I don’t know. I’d expect some form of wonder on what it felt like.” J said with a shrug.

“What do you mean?” AJ asked.

J sighed, “I did just have my blood sucked and no one want’s to know anything on how it felt?” He asked.

“Oh… How’d it feel?” Twilight asked.

“Better than I anticipated. Not really any pain… just a small sort of relief. Sort of built up.” J said, “Still want to ask whos is better. Mine or Soarin’s.”

“You… Are comparing who has better blood?” Twilight asked.

“Yep.” J said. “What else would I be comparing?”

“Never mind…” Twilight said.

“No… I want to know what else could I be comparing?” J asked.

“Nothing it’s just… Strange.” She said.

“Define normal then.” He said.

“That’s why I said never mind. There’s no such thing as normal around here.” She laughed.

“Yeah. There isn’t.” He laughed.