Next morning

“Wake up, Sharpy” Fluttershy said while putting a hoof on his shoulder and shook him gently to wake him up” It’s a new day, and you don’t want to miss it” She had the most soft and beautiful voice you could image. But then Sharpy suddenly sat up and started waiving his front legs wildly around him. Fluttershy got chocked by the sudden move and quickly took air. Sharpy, however, had been surprised to actually wake up in the cottage. But he quickly remembered everything and looked sadly at his new body.

Fluttershy, who had calmed herself down, flew down to him.

“Um…” she began carefully. “A nightmare?” Sharpy sighed and gave Fluttershy a sad smile.

“Yes, I suppose” But that wasn’t the truth at all. He had actually dreamed of being together with his fellow dragons. Fluttershy responded with a warm smile. Her eyes shone of kindness and Sharpy quickly started to feel better. His worries were gone and he finally felt calm. Fluttershy noticed that Sharpy had now calmed himself down and decided to ask him if he wanted some breakfast.

“Um… I’ve made some breakfast for us both” Fluttershy asked. “Just in case you want some?” Sharpy began to yawn. He’d just woken up after all.

“Yes, that would be perfect” Sharpy was happy and had great confidence that this day would work out just fine. “You must start a new day with some good me…” He stopped himself. He’d almost said meat, but then he realized that ponies didn’t eat meat. “…breakfast” He chuckled nervously and Fluttershy answered with another shy smile.

“I have a table outside where the breakfast is” Fluttershy said and started to trot towards the front door. Sharpy followed. When they came out Sharpy noticed there were a lot of animals in her garden. “I work with animal care” Fluttershy said. Answering Sharpy’s puzzled facial expression. Sharpy nodded to this fact. It did make a lot of sense. Even though he’d just met her, her personality told him that she was kind and had a strong will to help others. He liked that.

When they both sat at the table in Fluttershy’s garden, she commented the breakfast, consisting of two sandwiches and a glass of milk. The sandwiches, however, consisted of a few white flowers clamped between two pieces of bread. This made Sharpy a little skeptic, but he didn’t wanted to show it to prevent suspicion.

“Well, it isn’t much but it is something” Fluttershy said while looking at the breakfast. “If you want water instead of milk I can…” but Sharpy interrupted her.

“Milk will be all right” Sharpy said. Fluttershy nodded and picked up her sandwich with her hoof and took a small bite. Sharpy inspected everything she did and tried to imitate her so that he would learn how and what to do. He couldn’t think of how she could be able to pick up the sandwich without proper claws, but when he tried to do the same it went surprisingly well. And it felt natural when he picked up the sandwich just like Fluttershy did. But then there was the bite. How would this taste? Would he throw up? But Sharpy decided quickly there was only one way to find out. He took a big bite of the sandwich. His eyes opened wide and he looked surprised at the sandwich.

This is delicious, he thought to himself. He didn’t know if this was because of his new body or not, but this was far tastier than anything else. And so he said to Fluttershy.

“This is delicious”, he said before taking another bite. It was still a bit hard for him to eat the sandwich with his hoofs, but he was getting used to it.

“Oh, thank you”, Fluttershy blushed. “It’s just a regular sandwich, but I’m glad you liked it”. Fluttershy then drank some milk from her glass. Sharpy was ready and imitated what she did. She drank the glass of water with far more grace than Sharpy. But he was a fast learner considering he’d just been transformed into a pony the day before.

They were getting along quite well, Sharpy thought. Perhaps I can ask her about who she is? And so he did. She told him about who she was and all her adventures. She told him what she liked and what she didn’t like and about her childhood. But then things started to get uncomfortable for Sharpy. She told him about her fear of dragons. He then decided not to tell her, or anyone else for that matter, that he was a dragon. Well, he had to tell someone capable of magic. But not a second before he had won their full trust. Sharpy started to feel insecure. Fortunate she didn’t noticed anything.

“And well, that’s most you need to know about me”, she said with a shy smile, thinking that the last sentence wasn’t a nice thing to say. “I won’t talk too much about my friends, considering you’ll probably meet them today… if that’s what you wish, that is?” Sharpy laughed at this. It was a warm and calming laugh.

“Yes, I’d like to meet your friends” Sharpy said smiling at the yellow pony.

“Um…” Fluttershy began. “Can you tell me about yourself?” She gave Sharpy a shy smile. Sharpy got stunned. Why haven’t he prepared for such a question. He felt so stupid. It was obvious that she would sooner or later ask a question like this.

“Oh… yes… of course”. He decided to tell her the truth. Well, as much as he could without revealing that he was a dragon. But he’d probably had to lie a bit for the bluff to work. “Well… I used to live at the other side of the Everfree Forest. But there is no way I can return any time soon because of the dragons”.

“Don’t worry”, Fluttershy responded with a smile that told him he didn’t have to explain more about where he came from. At least not just yet. “If you want to… you can live with me during your time here in Ponyville”. Sharpy gladly agreed to that. Now he had somewhere to sleep at least. Then he started telling her what he liked. He told her that he liked flying around, having competitions, going out on minor adventures, casual conversations, parties. The list seemed to be endless, so Fluttershy interrupted him with a friendly laugh.

“You don’t have to tell me everything” Fluttershy said and Sharpy laughed too, understanding how silly he must have sounded. “If we spend more time together I’m sure I’ll figure these things out myself”. The conversation was getting along really well. But now it was time to leave for the village centre. Fluttershy wanted Sharpy to see the more of the village and meet her friends. And Sharpy gladly followed. She showed his some of the most important structures like different restaurants, cafés, the hospital, etc. Everything a village like this used to have. But one thing that got Sharpy’s attention was a big stature of a larger pony with both wings and a horn. So he asked Fluttershy if she knew who that was.

“Well, that’s Celestia, of course”, Fluttershy said and Sharpy answered with a slow who-is-that nod. “… The princess…”

“Ah, of course!” Sharpy felt really stupid. He should know this. Or perhaps not. But this Celestia had to be a powerful magician. Perhaps she could help him? But Sharpy showed that opportunity away. There is no way he could be able to get in contact with a princess. And even if he did, why would she help him? They left the stature and continued.

“Here’s Mr. and Mrs. Cakes house. They got the most wonderful sweets” Fluttershy said while pointing towards what apparently was a pastry. Sharpy liked sweets. They were almost as good as gems. Unfortunately he couldn’t be able to eat a gem with these new teeth. But a couple of sweets wouldn’t be too bad. They’d been out walking for a while so he asked Fluttershy if they could buy something small.

“Yes, if that’s what you’d like” Fluttershy answered. “And my friend Pinkie works there, so if we’re lucky, she’s there now”.

As Fluttershy predicted, Pinkie was there. She was standing at the desk, talking to another pony. It looked like he was going to buy two cookies. Fluttershy and Sharpy waited politely until they saw the other pony leave the shop with a confused look on his face. It looked like he was wondering how buying two cookies could end up with buying fifteen cookies and two small cakes. Sharpy chuckled.

Whoever this girl is, she sure has a sharp tongue, he thought. And so it seemed. The pink pony immediately started talking when she spotted her friend.

“Hi there, Fluttershy! How are you doing? And before you ask, I’m doing just fine!” Pinkie said, clearly exited to see her friend.

“I’m fine Pinkie, but there is someone I want you to meet” Fluttershy stepped aside so that Pinkie and Sharpy could say hello.

“Hello, there! I’m Pinkie Pie! Nice to meet you! What’s your name? You’re not from Ponyville, are you? What a funny colors you have! It looks good though! Where’re you from anyway?” The overload of questions and the overexcitement from this Pinkie Pie made Sharpy wonder if this pony really was completely sane. But he supposed that she was just really excited to meet somepony new. Or perhaps somedragon, but he wasn’t going to tell her that. Besides, Pinkie was just an earth pony so she couldn’t be of any use if he wanted to be transformed back into a dragon. But she could turn out to be a valuable friend. And Sharpy wasn’t going to say no to new friends.

“Whoa… One question at a time” Sharpy interrupted her. “The name is Sharpy. And no, I’m not from Ponyville. I’m from the other side of the Everfree Forest. And did you say something about my colors?” Pinkie listened but waved him off at the last part and claimed that he looked good in those colors. Then Pinkie sated to smile.

“How about I make a party for you? Everyone in Ponyville will be invited. Where’re you staying anyway?”

“I’m staying with Fluttershy for the moment” Sharpy said while pointing at Fluttershy. She smiled. “But why do…?” Sharpy got interrupted by Pinkie.

“Then I’ll make a party for you back at Fluttershy’s place” Then she began to enumerate everything she’d include in the party. It sounded like a great party. But would Fluttershy’s home really be the best place to have a party. Considering all the animals? Fluttershy seemed to share his thoughts and began complaining. But Pinkie was completely lost with her plans to even notice Fluttershy. That irritated Sharpy, so he interrupted Pinkie as gently as he could. And by that he raised his voice and put a hoof on her shoulder.

“Hey, Fluttershy is talking to you” he wasn’t harsh. Just definitive. And Pinkie understood and turned to Fluttershy without getting hurt.

“Um… I just don’t think it would be so good to have the party at my place considering all the animals” Sharpy’s way of getting Pinkies attention gave her the strength she needed to sound convincing. Pinkie thought for a second before answering.

“You’re probably right. I can have the party at the village centre. And more people will be able to attend that way!” Pinkie shone up with a charming big smile which covered almost her entire face. “It will be the best party ever!” But then Pinkie noticed Sharpy’s right wing was bandaged and asked what happened. Fluttershy then decided to answer the question by telling everything in her part of view. Sharpy said that this was basically what happened and didn’t want to go in deeper of what happened before that. Then two other ponies entered the pastry which interrupted them. The pink pony excused herself and welcomed the two new ponies which had entered the room.

“Well, goodbye then, Pinkie” Fluttershy said to Pinkie before walking towards the front door. “We’ll take out leave then. I have to introduce Sharpy to our friends”. Pinkie understood at said goodbye to Fluttershy and Sharpy. She waved them off with a big smile on her face as they walked out of the pastry. But before they opened the door Pinkie asked them to wait.

“The party won’t be tonight unfortunately. I have a awful lot to do”. Fluttershy told her that it was all right, and then left the building.

That pony sure knew how to keep the mood up, Sharpy thought to himself.

They started walking towards the home a pony that Fluttershy called Rarity. Or the “boutique”, as Rarity usually called it herself. But halfway there Fluttershy remembered something.

“Sharpy?” She asked and Sharpy responded by looking questioning at Fluttershy. “Did we just forget to buy something from Pinkie?” Sharpy stopped and looked back as he realized they just did.

“I do believe we did” But kept walking forward again. “But it’s not a problem. Not for me at least. How about you?” Fluttershy shook her head and said that she was all right and so they continued. It Rarity’s boutique wasn’t far so they reached it pretty fast. The boutique looked pretty funny, or at least different, according to Sharpy. But at the same time, it was magnificent. It was big and the decoration from the outside made it look like a smaller castle. Fluttershy looked at Sharpy and when she saw his amazed facial expression she giggled.

“Yes, it is quite magnificent” She said and teased him a little. Sharpy nodded slowly. “She lives there too” Sarpy now turned his eyes away from the boutique and looked at Fluttershy.

“She does?” But then again. Why wouldn’t she? It’s a beautiful house. He’d heard at the breakfast that she worked with fashion. And that might explain the outside decoration.

When they reached the boutique Fluttershy knocked at the door.

“Just a minute, dear!” someone yelled from inside the boutique. Sharpy guessed it was Rarity.

“She has probably a lot to do, so this might get just a little bit rushed, just so you know” Fluttershy said to Sharpy. Sharpy understood. Being in the fashion world has to be intense. Though dragons, and ponies alike, didn’t usually wear clothes. Both species wear clothes at special events and such.

Then the door opened. A beautiful white pony with a purple main which was spiraling stepped out of the door. And she was a unicorn! She was capable of magic!

“Oh, why hello, Fluttershy!” she said as soon as she opened the door. Then she looked over at Sharpy. “And who is this handsome colt you’ve brought? Are you two…?” Both Fluttershy and Sharpy blushed.

“No, no, no. This is Sharpy” Fluttershy said. Her cheeks were still rose red, which Sharpy thought was really cute. “And we’re not… you know…” She looked over to Sharpy.

“I think I can tell you how we met”, Sharpy told Rarity about how he’d been chased by two dragons and how Fluttershy had saved him and helped him afterwards. Rarity nodded. She’d listened well, but was now unsure what to say. But then she remembered she haven’t introduced herself to Sharpy.

“Oh, where are my manners?” she began with a friendly laugh. “My name is Rarity Belle and I’d like to welcome you to Ponyville”. But then she looked back into her house with a sad smile. “You can come in for a little while, but I have so much to do right now. Have you been talking to Pinkie?” The last question was directed to Fluttershy.

“Oh. Yes, we have” Fluttershy said. Rarity gave her another look and as if no words were needed, and they weren’t, Fluttershy continued. “The party won’t be today” And after she’d said that, Rarity let out a sigh of relief.

“Good, that gives me some time to finish my work. And I’ll make something for you too, dear”, Rarity gave Sharpy a wink before letting them into her house. “And sorry for the mess” Rarity added when they came inside the house.  But there wasn’t a mess inside. It was pure chaos. Fabrics and textiles were lying all around the room. Measuring tapes were hanging from every possible position. But her complete works were nicely dressed by some mannequins. Sharpy could easily see that Rarity sure had a lot to do.

“Would you like some tea? Some biscuits?” Rarity walked into the kitchen.

“Yes that would be great”, Flutterhsy said. “We’re really hungry. Right?” Fluttershy turned to Sharpy with a smile. Sharpy nodded and smiled back but then continued to look at all the clothing. He would never admit this to any of his dragon friends, but they were really beautiful. He should probably say that to Rarity. That would surely make her happy and when the conversation had softened up a bit; he could ask her about her magic. She was a unicorn after all. Maybe she could be able to help him. With the hope that she’d be good at magic, he walked into the kitchen.

The kitchen was rather big and the table was far enough away to not be disturbed by what happens in the kitchen. Fluttershy was already sitting by the table and Rarity was levitating the biscuits to the table. She’d already put three cups and three small plates on the table. Sharpy watched impressed as she used her magic to levitate the biscuits. When she’d done that, Sharpy sat down besides Fluttershy.

“I must say…” he began. Thinking for a second of what would be the best way to express himself before continuing. “…your dresses and suites are really lovely” Rarity smiled friendly to that.

“I’m glad you liked them, because I’ll make one for you as well” Rarity said, and before Sharpy would be able to ask what the cost of such a thing would be she continued. “And don’t you worry about the payment. I’d be glad to help one of Fluttershy’s friends”. Sharpy thanked Rarity for this generous act and all three began to eat some biscuits, drink some tea and they started a casual conversation. It was all getting along really well and all three were having a great time. Soon the formalities were gone and they all acted like old friends. In Fluttershy’s and Rarity’s case they were already but Rarity quickly accepted Sharpy as a good friend. And then Sharpy decided to ask his question.

“So how good are you with magic, anyway?” Rarity looked a little bit questioning of such a straightforward question. Sharpy noticed that and continued to make things seem more normal. “Just of pure curiosity”

“Oh, sure I can do a lot of thinks with my magic, but it’s nothing compared Twilight’s skills”, Rarity turned to Fluttershy. “Have you two met Twilight yet?”

“No, we haven’t”, she answered. “She lives a quite far from me. There is a lot of things that I want to show him, but he can’t use his wings” Fluttershy gave Sharpy a calm everything-is-going-to-be-fine smile and Rarity nodded, understanding their situation. It could take some time to go to Twilights place if you’d look and talk about everything of importance on the way. But now Rarity found out a lot more time had passed then she first thought. It wasn’t a problem, but it could turn out to be if she didn’t get back to her work.

“I’m sorry to cut this short, but I simply must go back to my duties”.

“Don’t worry. We understand”, Fluttershy said and drank the rest of her tea. “We’d better be going anyway. There is a lot to see in Ponyville”. They left the boutique and started walking towards the city. Rarity waved them off as they walked down the street.

“I can’t believe I forgot to show you the city Hall...” Fluttershy said and so they continued their tour around Ponyville.

Time went by. Both Sharpy and Fluttershy enjoyed each other’s company. But soon it was time for dinner and they both felt hungry.

“Perhaps we should eat something?” Sharpy asked while listening to the familiar sound from his stomach that told him he was hungry.

“Yes, that might be a good idea”, Fluttershy answered. “If you want to, we can go to Applejacks farm. I don’t think she’ll mind having two extra ponies over for dinner. And then you get to meet her too”. Sharpy laughed.

“Getting two things done at once? I’m fine with that”, he said and Fluttershy giggled. “It sounds great” he added before Fluttershy showed him the way to Applejacks farm.

When they came to the farm, which apparently was called Sweet Apple Acers, Sharpy was impressed. The name was really fitting considering the stunning amount of apple trees around the farm.

When they reached the farm they were welcomed by a orange pony with a blonde mane wearing a cowboy hat.

“Hi, there Fluttershy!” the pony who were apparently Applejack greeted Fluttershy with a big smile and a friendly pat on her shoulder. Then she turned to Sharpy “An’ you are?”

“I’m Sharpy, nice to meet you!”

“Well, it’s nice to meet ya’ too, Sharpy!” Applejack shook his hoof. “The name is Applejack. An’ you’re a friend of Fluttershy?”

“Yes, that’s right” And then the usual explanation of who he was took place.

“What an interesting story you have there!” Applejack said. “Do you two want to stay for dinner? We’re just about to start eatin’. Then we’ll get to know you, Sharpy, and you’ll get to know the Apples” And so it was settled. Fluttershy and Sharpy stayed for dinner. It was a lot to choose from, but everything contained apples of some sort. But Sharpy didn’t mind. He liked apples all these different ways of cooking them made it even more interesting. The Apples was a nice family too which made the whole dinner floating on nicely. Big Macintosh wasn’t the most social one, but he was really intelligent and nice. Granny Smith was a friendly, a little bit special, but friendly old lady. Applebloom was a funny little kid, who obviously had some kind of obsessive will of getting her “cutie mark” as the ponies called it. And last, but not least, there was Applejack. She was really friendly and introduced Sharpy to the entire family. She told him about her work on the farm and about the apple farm in general. Fluttershy also opened up more than usual and joined most conversations with glee. It was a lovely dinner, but everything has to come to an end. It was getting late and Fluttershy and Sharpy had to go home before it was getting too dark.

“This have been a really good day, if I can say so myself”, Sharpy said to Fluttershy with a warming smile. “I’ve seen so much of Ponyville and I’m glad I got to meet some of your friends”

“Heh, thank you”, Fluttershy said and retuned the smile. “I can introduce you to the rest tomorrow if you want to”

“That would be great. I look forward to it” Sharpy said. “But right now. Let’s get home as fast as possible, shall we?”

When they got back to Fluttershy’s cottage all the animals were already asleep. Well except for her bunny Angel. He was still up, grumpy as usual, and were stomping impatiently at the floor waiting for Fluttershy to come back home. Fluttershy said she was sorry for being out so late and promised him some extra carrots for breakfast tomorrow. Angel seemed satisfied with that and went to sleep in his little bed.

Sharpy and Fluttershy said goodnight to each other. Sharpy watched Fluttershy as she flew up upstairs and then closed the door to her bedroom.

Sharpy laid down on the couch with a smile on his face. This sure was a successful day. He liked it here in Ponyville and all the ponies. He’d gotten used to the new body really fast and all seemed to be just fine. But he still wanted to get back to the life he used to live. And this Twilight might be able to help him. He remembered what Rarity told him. Twilight just had to be a powerful mage or else he didn’t know how he would be able to get turned back into a dragon.

That night his dream was very much like the dream he had the night before. He was home with his fellow dragons. He was a dragon. And everything seemed like it should be. But there were something different about this dream. Among all the dragons there where one who stood out. It was a female. He remembered her, but couldn’t figure out from where.

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