The following chapter is a compilation of events that take place during DJ’s Sixth Week in Equestria.

Enjoy!

***Monday***

Another lovely day in Equestria, isn't it? The morning was just beginning for DJ as he awoke from another peaceful slumber. Ever since coming to Ponyville, DJ has not once tossed and turned in his bed as he did back home. Just peace, calm, and tranquility. DJ felt that he would get bored with all the peace after being here for so many weeks, but it never seemed to affect him. Even when he was big gamer back home and often played some pretty violent and gory games (*Cough*[PROTOTYPE]*Cough*). He got dressed in his new clothes that Rarity had delivered and they were amazing! So much better than the Hawaiian shirts that DJ would constantly wear. A deep blue jacket, which he had instantly fallen in love with, and some new jeans (dark blue denim of course). As well as an amazingly comfortable black t-shirt and brand new grey tennis shoes finished off the ensemble. He checked himself out in the full length mirror (Twilight had increased the size) and had to admit, he looked good! Oh Yeah! I finally look cool! That's right Ponyville, this human is rocking it!

After that little personal show, he came up for breakfast, to find Twilight eating alone. "Morning Twilight! Where are Nyx and Spike?"

"They both left a while ago. Rarity needs Spike to go gem hunting, while Nyx is at school for some extra homework help. I can only help her so much after all. By the way, that mug over there is for you. Nyx wanted to make you something special this morning for the extra math help you gave her the other night."

"Aw, that's sweet. It was nothing, though. I've always been good at math, never enjoyed it though. You know, I actually had been going to college to become a civil engineer before I came here," he said as he was getting the mug from the kitchen.

Twilight looked up from her breakfast in amazement. "Really? That's incredible DJ, are you going to continue here?"

"I don't think so Twi, it was more of what little options I could find for myself than actually wanting to go into the practice. I think just being a general handyman around town is fine for now. Working here is also quite the plus," he said with a smile and a wink. DJ returned with the mug in hand, taking a big swig as he sat down across from Twilight.

Twilight blushed a little at this compliment. "It's not a problem DJ, you're a big help here; Spike can only reach so high after all. I do hope your hot chocolate isn't too sweet. Nyx accidently spilled the entire container of sugar into it earlier." DJ opened his eyes from his drink, growing in horror. Did she just say that there is an entire container of sugar in this drink?! Oh man! NOT GOOD!

It began to start. As most humans know, too much sugar is very bad for their health. For those of random nature like DJ, however, it is so much worse. It's practically venom! Too much sugar overloads everything about them and, in extreme cases, can prove fatal! His hands began to shake uncontrollably as he set the mug down on the table, slowly. Very slowly, his body started to follow suit. He needed medical attention!

"Twilight?" She looked up and could not understand what she was seeing. "I need you to take me to a hospital, right now!"

Her eyes widened. "What for? Is something wrong?"

"Very. Y-you s-see T-twilight, humans cannot have a lot of sugar at one time, our bodies just can't h-handle it. B-b-b-but for those who are like m-me, it is m-much w-worse," he tried to tell her as his words began to stutter and shake along with him. "I-I c-call it a s-sugar overd-dose. If n-not taken c-care of s-soon it w-will be v-very bad-d."

"How bad?" she asks as she gets her saddle bag.

"L-let m-me p-put it this w-way. I won't b-be ab-ble to thank Nyx f-for the sp-pecial treat-t. Ever!!" Twilight sprung into high gear, fully understanding the situation. She picked DJ up in her magic, teleported them outside of the library and took off towards Ponyville Hospital. DJ began to shake and stutter violently as they entered the hospital. The doctors immediately took the human and led him away.

An hour later, DJ was back to normal. All the doctors needed to do was calm down his over active nerves that had been supercharged by the massive amount of sugar, that and a quick session with a stomach pump. He was released soon after and the pair exited the hospital.

"AAH! Freedom and fresh air!"

"That was too close DJ! You should have told me about this. Why did you not mention this before? I'm pretty sure Pinkie's treats have just as much if not more sugar than that!"

"Simple, it's the bread of the treats. It dilutes the sugar; it's only when I ingest that much pure sugar when it gets this bad. No worries though. But don't say anything to Nyx, though, ok?"

She looked at him weird. "Why not?"

"I don't want her to feel guilty for nearly killing me with affection. Heh. HEY! I know! Let's pull Nyx out of school for the day!"

Twilight seemed horrified by the thought. "W-WHAT!? Why would we do that?"

"So we can spend the day together. I didn't get to enjoy her special treat, so I think this would be a good substitute," said DJ smiling at her.

*Sigh*. "You're so lucky I have to get her for a dentist appointment anyway. Otherwise, I would bap that thick skull of yours for even suggesting such negligence of her studies!" Note to self: Do not dis school work in front of Twilight.

"Great!

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They picked up Nyx not too much later. She wasn't very happy getting out of class early, but perked up immediately when she found out DJ would be coming with her and then they would get to spend the day together! Ain't she sweet? Nyx was still bouncing with happiness as they walked into the dentist's office. Why do I feel like I am forgetting something? The nurse behind the counter regarded them.

"Welcome, do you have an appointment?" she asked kindly. Her eyes never left the human, but he only smiled at her playfully.

"Yes; my daughter, Nyx, has an appointment with Dr. Colgate?" replied Twilight. The nurse flipped through her schedule book. She nodded and directed us towards the waiting room. She said that Dr. Colgate would be with us soon. Nyx fiddled with a few of the toys, not really interested in them being that they were meant for foals. Twilight was flipping through a magazine and DJ just sat in a chair. I just have this nagging feeling that I should remember that name. Where have I heard that before?

"Hey, Twi? Is the doctor’s name really Colgate?" Twilight looked up from her magazine and nodded at him. "Huh, weird."

"What's weird?"

"Back on Earth, Colgate is a brand name for toothpaste and other dental care products. So I just find it, I don't know, ironic, I think the word would be?" Twilight took a mental note to add that to her research on him. A few moments later a blue unicorn with a periwinkle mane walked into the room.

"Hello, Twilight, Nyx. It is good to see you again. And you must be the new human in town. DJ, right? It's nice to meet you again," spoke the unicorn who he guessed was the good doctor.

"Again? Oh, that's right, we met for a second at my welcome party. Sorry we didn't get to talk much, but you know how Pinkie is." She chuckled a little, waving a hoof at him dismissively. Why does this keep eluding me? She seems so familiar, but I can't put my finger on it.

"It is alright my good human. Pinkie will always be Pinkie. It's amazing her teeth haven't rotted away from all of that sugar she devours day in and day out." DJ gripped his stomach remembering this morning.

"Please don't mention sugar. Not for a while, anyway. I think I should make a proper introduction, though. So greetings, Dr. Colgate. My name is DJ, it's nice to make your acquaintance." He smiled at her brightly as he put out his hand. WAIT A SEC! I remember now! ...Aw, pony feathers. Colgate's demeanor suddenly changed as she pulled back and pounced on the human. "GAH!" DJ's mouth was suddenly forced open, a crazed unicorn trying to stick her whole head inside.

"YOU HAVE FANGS?! Oh my goodness, how exciting! I don't ever get to work with carnivores." She had on a giddy face that rivaled Pinkie's when she was hungry and found a table of cupcakes! "Wait, what the hay? There are molars in the back. What kind of carnivore had molars?" DJ tried to talk, despite how painful and uncomfortable the situation was.

"Ahm nah a cahnivah. Ahm an omivoeh," he said with the best of his abilities. Twilight and Nyx were just sitting there in a daze as their roommate was violated. Twilight was able to snap out of it once DJ tried talking.

"DJ's not a carnivore, Dr. Colgate. He is what is called an omnivore, which is basically both a carnivore and an herbivore. He eats fruits and vegetables, but can consume meat as well," said Twilight, who had entered lecture mode. I need help here, girl! Not you lecturing the pony who's in my mouth!

"Amazing! But, Twilight, I thought I told you that you can call me Minuette? We're friends, so you can call me by first name, ok?"

"Ok, Dr...I mean Minuette. By the way, I think DJ's in real pain. I don't think his jaw can stretch very far. At least not from what I have seen." Colgate, or Minuette (whichever), looked back to her victim and gave sheepish grin. She released her hold on him and backed off a little. Sweet Celestia that hurt! I'm all for scientific discovery and all, but that was brutal!

"Sorry, DJ. Guess I got carried away," apologized the dentist who hung her head in shame.

"S'alright. Ya didn't break nothin' so we all good, girl. Just give me a warning next time okay?" She nodded. Colgate asked Nyx to follow her into the back for her checkup. Thirty minutes and sixty-five bits later, the trio were off to Sugar Cube Corner for lunch, which was really more of a brunch.

Nyx's teeth were in perfect shape, so DJ was going to treat her to anything she wanted. Good thing Applejack was generous with that last paycheck. Nyx had ordered a big sundae and some cookies. Twilight had a small cheesecake, while DJ went with a classic blueberry muffin. After their brunch, DJ took the two bookworms to the bookstore. Nyx was thrilled as DJ allowed her to pick any book she wanted and he would buy it for her. Twilight just hung back and watched her daughter scour the shelves for the perfect book. Twilight already had every book she needed from the local store, so she didn't feel the need to look. DJ followed Nyx the whole way, beaming down as his favorite filly browsed through every book.

He's really enjoying his time with Nyx. I guess he really does care about her. Maybe as much as I do, Twilight thought to herself. Over these many weeks, DJ had proven time and time again that he really wanted to help her daughter. Last week’s incident was scary, that was true, but it was just another testament to how much DJ really cared. Remembering what DJ did the previous week was still fresh in Twilight’s mind and even though it scared her, Twilight held no fear for the human. In fact, she seemed to have taken quite the liking to him. Twilight recoiled when those thoughts entered her mind. Was she really beginning to have feelings for this creature? So he looked different, was that really a reason to think him not worth it? DJ was nice, kind, caring. He was a lot of things and even got along with Nyx. Are these feelings real?

Twilight was pulled out her thoughts as Nyx finally found the book she wanted; it was an adventure story who's name Twilight couldn't see. DJ paid for it and joined Twilight outside the store. They returned home to the library and Nyx went right to reading, after thanking her human friend profusely.

"Heh. Nyx really enjoys adventure books. Maybe I should let her read some of the one's I brought with me?" That caught Twilight's attention.

"Wait, what? You brought books with you?" A smile began to form on her face.

"Ah, ah, ah. I have plans for some of them, but I will show you a few. The one's I was talking about are meant for those around Nyx's age anyways. I enjoy them very much, despite that, though." He went to his bag that he kept in the study area. Nyx heard her name and, trotting over,heard him mention new stories.

"What books are they, DJ?" Nyx asked with glee.

DJ chuckled at her enthusiasm. "Tell me you two, have you ever heard of Percy Jackson?"

***Tuesday***

It was a calm autumn afternoon at Sweet Apple Acres. The Apples were preparing for the year's major harvest. The only difference this year, is that they would have an extra hoof or in this case hand. DJ had been enlisted to help with the harvest, partly for the extra bits, partly because he enjoyed helping out on the farm. He was in west orchard with Big Mac. Big Mac would buck the trees and then DJ would gather up the apples in the baskets and place them in the cart. It was hard work, which DJ wasn’t usually for back on Earth, but he was enjoying it being around friends. He and Big Mac were going over their plans for the Nightmare Night show that DJ and his fellows were asked to perform at. DJ, Spike, and Big Mac had decided to go on stage and sing together. DJ was trying to convince the big red stallion to tell his secret crush he liked her when he went on stage.

"Come on, dude. You gotta tell her before ya lose her," said DJ trying to persuade him.

"Ah just don't know, DJ. Ah think it would be just too hard and embarrassing. You're right that I don't wanta lose her, but I just don't know if I can," he replied, lowering his head.

"You can do it Mac, I got faith in you. You don't have to decide just yet anyway. We still got a few weeks before the show anyway. I know that you'll make the right choice in the end." DJ smiled over at his companion.

Big Mac gave a small chuckle. "Ah suppose so.” They went back to work in silence, but a thought rose in the stallion’s mind. Hey, DJ? Mind if ah ask ya somethin'?"

"You just did!" he replied with a grin.

"Not what I meant," Big Mac deadpanned.

"I know, but how often am I going to be able to do that?" Big Mac just shook his head. "You are no fun. Sure, ask away."

"Ah was just wondering... Well, you never talk about your family. Did they not like that you were comin' to Equestria?"

DJ just stood there for a moment, then let out a sigh of defeat. "Why is it that I can't lie to you ponies? I-I really don't know Big Mac. See, I never told them I was leaving."

The stallion stared in shock at the human. "Why not?" was all that he could say.

"I didn't have time to. Genie only gave a few minutes to pack before I had to get gone. I left a note and all; saying that wasn't dead and was off living my dream. Also said that we would never see each other again. I don’t even know if I could have brought myself to tell them. Not that it really matters." DJ muttered that last part, but Macintosh still heard it.

"Is there bad blood between you and your folks, DJ?"

"Nothin' like that. Just that, we never really connected. I never had any interests that they did. I never bothered to get to know my family really. To be brutally honest, I don't even know for a fact if I loved them. I know that must be hard for you to understand Big Mac, considering family is your life, but I just only had a feeling of responsibility. I felt that I had to keep my family safe, like a guardian or something, other than that...there wasn't really anything. I know they loved me, or at least I hope they did, but I never really returned the feeling." The stallion only stared in disbelief at him, trying to understand everything he had been told. "I'm envious of you Apples, ya know? Family is practically nature for you. I wish I had that sometimes.” Silence reigned between them for a few moments before DJ spoke again. “Well, we should get back to work, harvest ain't gonna finish itself." Big Mac just nodded and went back to bucking. A small idea coming to his head as he resumed his chores.

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Hours later, Big Macintosh returned to the family home, DJ going back to the library. He entered the barn-like house to find his sisters and granny beginning dinner.

"There ya are, Big Mac! Come on in, we only just sat down," said Applejack.

"Thank ya kindly," he replied. They ate in silence for a while before Apple Bloom began to speak.

"Hey, Big Mac? You were with DJ all day weren't ya? Did ya guys talk about anythin'?

He thought for a moment, thinking how he should respond. Of course it would be the truth. "Yeah, we did. And ah learned a little more about him."

"Like what?" AJ asked curiously.

"That he is jealous of us." They all stared at him in confusion. "Turns out that he and his family never saw eye to eye. He barely knew them and never even got the chance to say goodbye before he came here." Applejack's jaw dropped at this revelation.

"He never said goodbye?"

"Nnope, only had time to leave a note, nothin' more."

Apple Bloom spoke up. "Does that he means an orphan now?" Even Granny stared at her. "What? He doesn't have any family now, not that he ever knew them well anyways, and he can't ever go home. That's what he told us before, right? So, doesn’t that mean he’s all on his own?"

Applejack was about to say something, but Macintosh spoke first. "Ah suppose when ya put it like that, you're right Apple Bloom. That is what I have been thinking about today." They stared at him again. "Why don't we invite DJ into the Apple family? He says that he is jealous about how much we care for each other. So, why not let him become a part of a family so he can learn?"

Applejack once again felt her jaw drop. Big Mac was one of the most traditional ponies in the family, never wanting any of them to change. Now, however, he wanted to let a being from another world join their family. "You really consider him a good friend, doncha Big Mac?" Macintosh nodded his head, determination present in his eyes. "Having DJ as a brother?” AJ did have a small crush on the human a while back, but thinking back on it, she just enjoyed having him around. He was crazy, fun, and lively. Not typical Apple material, but he was here to learn after all and DJ would at least keep things interesting on the farm. “I can't think of a real reason not to at least ask him!"

"Ah'm gonna have another big brother?! AWESOME! This is the best family ever!"

"That youngin' is a good worker, at least from what Ah've seen. Shoot, if he's willin' to learn then, why not? The Apple family will be able to show him what a real family is supposed to be like." They all agreed on it. Tomorrow, DJ was in for a surprise.

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DJ arrived at Sweet Apple Acres early the next morning. The Apples, however, were already working. When they noticed him, though, they all stopped what they were doing and brought him up to the house. DJ wasn't exactly sure what was going on, but just went with flow. The Apples all gathered on the front porch of the house and turned to face him. "DJ," Big Macintosh began, "we have a proposition for you."

He gave them a curious look. "Go on..."

Applejack spoke next. "Sugar cube, Big Mac told us what you two talked about in the orchard yesterday. It was a little shocking, to say the least, but we want to help you. You said you envied us because of how close we are as a family, so we are wondering if you were willing to learn what 'family' really means?"

DJ's eyebrows went up and his eyes widened. "You're really willing to show me? I've always been curious, but have never really been able to figure it out. Sure, if you guys are willing, I'd love some lessons." Maybe it'll help me be better around Nyx?

"Good! There is a catch, however." DJ looked at the orange mare, urging her to continue. "If ya want to learn from us, DJ, then all you have to do is join the family." He looked at her, eyes wide, speechless. "That's right DJ. Welcome to the family, brother!"

He just stared at them in shock. His mind just couldn't process what just happened. A minute ago, he was the lone human in Equestria with amazing friends. Now, he was the lone human in Equestria with amazing friends and a new family. All he could do was walk over to the Apple ponies and pull them in for a big hug, tears growing in his eyes. "I promise that you won't regret this guys. Thank you so much for this chance!" They embraced their new brother, knowing that there was no way he could ever let them down and tears of their own falling down their muzzles. And with that their family had grown by one.

***Friday***

This has been one heck of a week for Equestria's one and only human. DJ hasn't been through this much since he first arrived in the land of Ponies. But, the week wasn't done yet. After spending the day together on Monday, Nyx had asked DJ if he would be willing to come as her show and tell for Friday. He gladly accepted of course, making the filly bounce around in joy. This display of course caused Twilight and DJ to smile brightly and chuckle a little.

Today was the day and Nyx, Twilight, and DJ were off to school. DJ was glad he never actually had to attend school ever again. He was intellectually capable, of course, but was a major procrastinator and rarely ever studied. Yet, somehow I always passed the test I didn't study for and did poorly on the ones I did. Suck on that education systems! Twilight was accompanying them so that she could take more notes on him. He didn't mind, though. He did have to promise to keep it light on his thoughts about earth, should the subject come up. "You remember your promise, right?" asked the alicorn.

"Yes, Twilight. Keep the philosophical mumbo jumbo under wraps. Like I would tell fillies and colts any of that stuff anyways. That kind of thinking doesn't work here."

"Just making sure."

"Oh ye of little faith," he quipped

"What are you gonna being showing the class DJ?" asked the little filly walking in front of them.

"Actually, I figured it would be easier to treat more as a Q & A session. I did bring the iPhone, though, incase technology was brought up. The laptop is to remain a secret, only between us and Lyra. There are certain things on that computer that are not meant for younger viewers." Not like that ya filthy perverts! I mean action movies that are full of blood! I have the ‘Expendables’ on there! Nyx, don’t need to see humans blown to bits by other humans!

"Okay, cool!" They soon arrived outside the school house. DJ would wait outside, so as to keep it a surprise. Twilight and Nyx entered and explained to Ms. Cheerilee what their plan was and she happily agreed. Twilight sat in the back of the room and organized her notes, waiting for her daughter to be called up. Cheerilee purposefully called Nyx last, so as to allow for DJ to have plenty of time and not disrupt any of the other students. Nyx walked up when her name was called. "For show and tell day I brought a friend of mine who has been very nice to me ever since he moved here. I am sure many of you have heard about him or seen around town, but he agreed to come and speak with everypony. So please allow me to introduce my friend, DJ. DJ could you come in here please!"

"No problem, kiddo!" DJ walked in, causing the class to gasp. "Good morning colts and fillies," he said as Nyx returned to her seat. "As Nyx said, I am her show and tell for today. I am here to answer any and all questions that you all have about me. No question will be turned away, so without further ado, who will be the first to ask?" A black hoof shot into the air, belonging to a certain filly. "Of course," he said smiling at Nyx. "What's your question, kiddo?"

"What exactly is a human?" Nyx had the same gleam in her eyes that Twilight did. She really is Twilight's daughter. No question about that.

"That's a good place to start. Well, a human, or homo sapiens if you want to get sciencey, are bipedal creatures believed to have evolved from apes some ten thousand years ago on the planet Earth. He have hair on heads and few other places. No tails, (unfortunately). We also do not possess any form of magic nor can we fly without technology. We have hands instead of hooves, each hand having five digits called fingers. Our feet also have digits, but they do not possess the same abilities as hands. Humans also wear clothing at all times, except when bathing. The why is not important, just know that we do. Next question?"

The same hoof shot up once more. I guess we need to have a private session later, eh? "Nyx, I know you are curious, but let somepony else ask, okay?" Nyx put her hoof down and had on a sad frown. "Tell you what? You and me will have another session later, just the two of us. Okay?" She smiled and nodded her head. "Good, anypony else with a question? Yes you." The hoof that was raised belonged to a certain pink earth pony wearing a tiara. Ah pony feathers.

"Yeah, like, why are you so ugly?" Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon both giggled at the former's insult. DJ took it in stride.

"I like to think of it as being devilishly handsome," he responded with a smug grin. The two fillies certainly weren't expecting such a response as they glared at the human a little. Heh, nice try DT. "Next question? Ah, in the back."

"Do humans eat ponies?" asked Pipsqueak. Should have known that one would come up.

"No, most humans do not eat ponies. There have been some that were known to do it, but such acts were not looked on in good favor and could even be punishable by law in certain areas. I personally do not eat ponies nor will I ever. You have nothing to fear from me. Any other questions? Yes, you over there?"

"Do you have a family?" coming from Dinky.

"I guess that's a fair question, ain't it? Yes, Dinky. I do have a family. I have a mother, father, and a younger sister back on Earth. But, because of the magic that brought me here, I won't ever see them again. Don't worry, though, I never really got along with them anyway so it's not much of a loss."

"But ya do have another family, DJ! You're not alone!" said Apple Bloom. Twilight, Nyx, and the rest of the class looked over at her for the outburst.

"Heh, heh. I suppose that's true. For those that haven't heard, I was recently 'adopted' into the Apple family. They are trying to teach me what it means to truly be a family and I am very grateful to them for taking me in like that. Thank you for reminding me little sis," he said shooting a smile her way. "Any other questions?" Roughly forty-five minutes later, it was time for recess and lunch. Class would resume afterwards. Twilight, Nyx, DJ, and the rest of the CMC ate together. Twilight was questioning DJ about what happened in there.

"So, are you really an Apple now?"

"Yeah, it surprised me, too. I just walked on to the farm for the daily chores and a minute later I have two new sisters, a big brother, and a grandmother. That's one way to wake ya up, that's for sure," DJ said with a chuckle. Apple Bloom backed it up in full. After lunch, Twilight and DJ played with the Cutie Marks Crusaders before they had to return to class. The two bid farewell to Nyx, since she still had a few more hours left, and returned home with things back to normal, once again.