Chapter 2-Feathers and Friends

I slipped off of the cloud but I grabbed it and whipped myself up. “Wha...?” I said.

In front of me was Rainbow and a.....griffon?

Ditzy: Oh, nevermind.

Doctor: Hey this story avoided doing the cliche thing for once.

Rainbow was staring angrily at it and I summoned Stormtide. I stepped next to Rainbow and asked, “Who exactly are you?”

Doctor: (Gilda) The driving point of all the conflict in this story.

The griffon looked at me like she was going to attack, but she apparently  realized what I was.

Ditzy: (Griffon) I can’t win against a Mary Sue character! I give up!

 “Oh I'm sorry Prince Starlight.” she said. “I'm Gilda.”

Ditzy: Her again?

Doctor: Someone really needs to explain to me who she is.

Ditzy: I’ll explain later.

Doctor: ...Ok.

That name sounded weirdly familiar.

Doctor: Back in the human world, Star was a fan of Rita Hayworth movies.

Rainbow said, “I'm sorry Prince, but could we have some time alone? I need to talk to her.”

I could tell that they had past history,

Doctor: The angry glaring probably gave it away.

so I didn't argue the point. “Sure Rainbow, I'll go around and visit some of our friends.”

Ditzy: (Star) There are some pranks I would love to pull on Twilight with Pinkie.

Rainbow nodded, still glaring at Gilda. I saw Gilda slightly bow to me as I jumped off the cloud.        

…

Rainbow Dash glanced over as she saw Starlight jump off the cloud. Gilda said, “So that's the new prince? I really wished I could have been there to see him being crowned”

Ditzy: (Gilda) I heard half of Canterlot was trashed in celebration party.

“Why are you back here, Gilda?” Rainbow said. “You said we were all “lame” remember?”

“Yes I did.” Gilda said. “I realized though that I was rather mean to your friends and I wanted a chance to make it up to you guys.”

Ditzy: (Gilda) I have a sponge cake.

Rainbow looked at her former friend. “It isn't up to me. You'll have to talk to my friends. Also, you'll need to ask the prince if it's okay that you stay in Ponyville.”

Doctor: (Rainbow) The prince is a tyrant that rules and controls Ponyville with an iron hoof.

“You're close to him, aren’t you?” Gilda asked.

Ditzy: (Gilda) I mean geez, you two seemed moments away from jumping each other and doing it right there!

“Could you ask him for me?”

Doctor: (Gilda) If, um, that’s okay with you I mean.

“Well,” Rainbow said. “Maybe if you beat me in a race!” She leapt off the cloud and took off. Gilda looked in the direction and smiling to herself, followed Rainbow.

…

As I fell to Ponyville I kept a look out for Rarity's boutique. I had made it a point to myself that I would try to get closer to all of my friends.

Doctor: (Star) We have 1000 years to catch up on.

And I had another reason to visit Rarity.

Doctor: (Star) I secretly like it when Rarity puts me in pretty dresses when I model for her.

“There it is!” I said to myself as my eyes swept across it. I twisted my body upward and slammed into the ground, feet first. I wasn't hurt, but I left indents in front of the house.

Ditzy: I hope you are going to pay for that.

 “Well,” I said, fixing the dents.

Doctor: (Star) That illusion spell should hide the damage for awhile.

“Good to know that I can survive falling to the ground from like 2000 feet.”

Ditzy: (Star) I should try twice as high next time.

I knocked on the door.

Sweetie Belle answered the door. “Oh, hi Prince Starlight!” Bowing her head she asked, “Were you here to see Rarity?”

Ditzy: (Sweetie) You sure seem to come here a lot… are you trying to become Rarity’s coltfriend?!

I tapped her on the head. “Yeah, she here?”

“Yup!” the filly said. “Follow me!” I walked in, shutting the door behind me.

We walked into Rarity's design room, Sweetie Belle ran up behind her and exclaimed, “Sis, guess who's here?!”

Rarity sighed. “Sweetie Belle, I told you to not bother me when I'm...”, she turned around and saw us standing there. “Oh, Prince Starlight! I'm so sorry!”

Doctor: (Rarity) I’ll have the money in 2 days for sure. Just give me a little more time!

Now the thing is about Rarity, she was in her element around royalty. It was a little tiring because ever since I was crowned prince, she INSISTED on being completely formal with me, even though I told all of my friends to treat me normally.

Ditzy: Sounds like her.

I walked over to her and gave her a hug. “It's fine Rarity, I did need something though.”

Ditzy: (Rarity) A wedding dress for Rainbow Dash! Who would have guessed she would be the first of us to get married!

She stepped back and said, “What do you need me to do?”

“Well, it's more of a favor.” I snapped my fingers and the shirt I was wearing when I landed on Equestria appeared in my hands.

Doctor: Starlight  is Q.

“I was wondering if you could fix this. Nightmare tore a nasty hole in it when I was fighting her, and since it's the only thing I have from Earth, I'd kinda...”

Ditzy: (Rarity) This is hobo suit, darling.You can't be seen in this. I won't allow it.

“Say no more, Prince.” Rarity said, magically whipping the shirt from my hand. “I'll fix it good as new. No, better then new! I'll be amazing!”

Ditzy: (Rarity) It needs frills!

Doctor: (Rarity) It would be fantastic in pink!

I smiled, “Thanks. I need to go talk to Pinkie. See ya.” Rarity bowed to me as Sweetie Belle walked me out. “See you later, Starlight!” Sweetie Belle yelled and shut the door.

Doctor: (Sweetie) You should join us for our crusading tomorrow. We are going to try to be Cutie Mark Crusader Hydra Slayers!

I walked though Ponyville, talking to some of the ponies along the way.

Doctor: While avoiding Lyra and her insistent, never ending questions about humans.

Suddenly I felt danger above me.

Ditzy: (Star) My Sue Sense is tingling!

I dashed out of the was as a big crate landed where I was. Stormtide appeared in my hand as I looked up...and saw my friend Derpy Hooves.

Ditzy: Um...oops.

“Sorry, Starlight!” she yelled as she flew over to me. “I was just so happy to see you, I forgot I was holding the box!”

Doctor: (Derpy) Maybe it was a bad idea trying to wave at you while holding something.

I desummoned Stormtide and hugged Derpy.

Ditzy: Hugs!

“It's fine. I was hoping to see you.” I magically repaired the crate and whatever was inside.

Doctor: (Sighs) How can you fix something you have never seen?

 “Where you heading? I'll help.”

“This mail crate goes to ummmmm.” Derpy checked the box. “Sugercube Corner!”

“Okay.” I said. Derpy and I walked over, talking. When we reached it I tapped Derpy and said.”We're gonna hang out soon, okay?”

Ditzy: (Star) We can play Pony Kart 8 later!

Derpy gave me a big hug and said, “Yup!! Bai, Starlight!”

Ditzy: (Derpy) I’ll bake you a batch of blueberry muffins as payment for helping me.

Walking inside, I went over to the counter. Pinkie popped her head up, slightly shocking me.

Doctor: She popped out of a small jar that as sitting on the counter.

“Hai, Prince!!!!” Immediately she ran in the back and came out with a tray of cookies. “Try some!!!”

Doctor: (Pinkie) They’re my new double chocolate jalapeño chocolate chip cookies!

I took one and asked Pinkie. “Hey, I'm planning a surprise for Rainbow tomorrow night. Any way you could save a table for us?”

Ditzy: The most romantic restaurant in Ponyville, Sugercube Corner.

“Oh yes!” Pinkie said. “Is it gonna be like a date, because I love dates! Oh you should totally go on a date with Rainbow! But I don't think she'd ask. Oh well maybe you two could be mare....”

Ditzy: Be mares for a date?

I put my hand over Pinkie's mouth, “Yes, it's like a date. Rainbow asked me if we could go out tomorrow. So do you think that you could maybe help me out here?”

Ditzy: (Star) I need your help to score.

Doctor: (Pinkie) Score? Score at what? Oh! Are you playing pin the tail on the pony?

Ditzy: (Star) ...Nevermind.

Pinkie nodded. “Don't you worry Starlight! I'll make sure it's special for you and Rainbow.”

Doctor: (Pinkie) Now where am I going to get penguins at such short notice.

I hugged her and said, “Thanks, I need to go talk to Fluttershy.”

Pinkie waved as I left the shop. Once outside I yelled Rainbow's name and tapped into the power of her cutie mark. My clothes were cyan once again and my pants were rainbow colored. One of the perks of Rainbow's mark was the ability to fly extremely fast.

Doctor: Or you could, I don’t know, just walk. Ponyville isn’t that large.

I jumped in the air and took off toward Fluttershy's house.

Doctor: Scaring Fluttershy’s animals which caused a stampede.

…

Rainbow and Gilda landed on Cloudsdale. “Still can't beat me!” Rainbow said, prancing around Gilda.

Doctor: (Gilda)(Deadpan) Gee, I’m so happy for you.

Gilda just panted. “Come on Dash...Please?”

Ditzy: (Gilda) Just one more time! I’ll get you this time!

Rainbow stopped jumping around, “Well, we're going out to hang tomorrow. Guess I'll try to bring it up.”

Gilda raised an eyebrow. “Going out on a date with the prince now, Dash?”

Rainbow blushed, “It isn't a date.”

Doctor: (Rainbow) A candlelight dinner Sugarcube Corner totally doesn’t count a date.

Ditzy: (Gilda) Uh, it totally does.

Doctor: (Rainbow) You’re just imagining things!

“Then why are you blushing?” Gilda teased Rainbow.

Rainbow turned, “Race you to my house!” she disappeared in a flash of colors., Gilda following her.

Ditzy: (Gilda) Typical.

…

I was at Fluttershy's talking to a bear. I know, but just go along with it.

Doctor: (Star) Even in a world of talking ponies that’s crazy!

The bear, named Smokey,

Doctor: Ha!

didn't want to eat any honey. “Come on Smokey, eat up!” The bear slowly started to eat some.

Ditzy: (Smokey) I’m on a diet, you know this! Stop tempting me!

Fluttershy slowly walked up. “Thank you Prince, but it's getting late. Don't you want to go now?”

Doctor: Thank you for... whatever you did.

I hugged  the shy pony. “Thanks, guess I lost track of time. I'll talk to you later k?”

I flew back to Twilight's just as dawn fell. Walking in I was assaulted by Twi's

Ditzy: Hooves.

Doctor: It’s a game they play. Twilight attacks Star out of nowhere and he does his best to defend himself.

questions. “Did you have fun today?”

Ditzy: (Twilight) Did you pop Rainbow’s….

Doctor: (Star) I don't think that is any of your buisness Twilight!

“Yes, Twi. Sorry but I'm rather tired, and I need my sleep for tomorrow. I'm hanging out with Rainbow tomorrow evening.”

Ditzy: (Twilight) Star, it’s 5 o’clock in the afternoon.

“Like a date?” Twilight asked.

Ditzy: So… nopony is taking issue with the age difference?

Doctor: I guess not.

“If you want to think that.” Tired, I laid down and the spell on Twi's rug changed me into a pony form. Much more comfortable to sleep in.

Doctor: Makes sense considering you are refusing to sleep in a bed.

Twilight put a blanket on me and walked upstairs. “Sleep well, Prince.” I nodded and slowly drifted off to sleep.

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