I woke up the next morning, curled up in my bed. I glanced at the clock and saw that the time was 5:00 am. Sighing heavily, I let my body relax.

Oh... I remember the talk I had with Luna. It happened...

And what will happen next? I... I honestly have no idea. Absolutely no idea! She promised that she won't tell anyone about me unless I allow her. I have some trust in her and I hope she keeps to her promise.

Oh my, what did I get myself into... I should've taken up theatre like my mother told me to. That way I could at least behave like a child instead of an adult. I wouldn't have to tell Luna about myself. But... what would I tell her? What lie would I try to make up? Would that even work?

Damn, everything is completely fucked up!

I should try to relax. If I was still human, or at least an adult, I would go to a local brothel.

...

Don't lecture me about morals! Yes, I’ve been to a whorehouse once or twice, so what? It really relieves tension... every kind of tension. It also feels good. The only downside is the cost.

Besides, even if my mother is christian, does it mean I have to be as well? Let me sin like she sinned with my father.

...

That... sounded really bad, even in my head. I should be ashamed.

...

Anyway, I'm still a child, I shouldn't think about whores or sinning. Ponies don't have religion, right? No religion — no sins. Eat that!

So... Where was I?

Ah, right! I was thinking about the talk I had with Luna.

Yeah...

And she still has something to say. I’ll have to wait until she visits me, though. She said she needs to think about everything I told her... I'm not about to hurry her. She can have all the time in the world to think.

So, what will I be doing until then? Hm... I really have nothing but the music and games I have on my smartphone.

Hmmm... What if I make myself a guitar? An electric one. But damn, I doubt they have anything that would help me in making the guitar. Wait, what if I use magic? I know that electric guitars have magnets... When a metallic string is touched, it vibrates, changing the magnetic field... Then the changes in magnetic field are transformed into sound via a guitar amp. Hey, that'll be fairly easy to make! I still have some ideas in my mind, some schematics for sure! If they have radios here, I could use details from them to make something that at least looks like what I want to make!

Haha, I'm a genius! If only this works...

Today is the last day of school for this week, and that means I'll have a whole weekend to work on my guitar project. I love Fridays!

So, there isn't much today. Math, Geography, History, Physical Culture. Easy-peasy lemon squeezy! Yeah!

So, Moonshine and I are walking to school. She seems to be deep in thoughts. I'm not planning to disturb her anyway. She also makes glances my way.

Hm, what if she saw Luna carrying me to bed that night? But she already knows I meet with her... I don't see what the problem is, now. Is there something on my face? In my eyes? In my hair?

I'll figure that out later. Better finish school for today.

Hours later.

Finally, it's the weekend. This Friday was absolutely, utterly boring! Was it because I'm eager to start on my guitar project or because it was really dull today?

It doesn't matter now.

*grumble*

...

I totally didn't expect that. I'm really hungry right now. And since I haven't exited the school yet, I should grab a bite at the cafeteria which is somewhere in the building.

It's too bad they don't have some fried chicken or beef... Mmm, I can even feel myself salivating at the heavenly scent cooked meat gives! Unfortunately, it's only in my mind.

*grumble*

Yeah, belly, shouldn't keep you waiting.

I took a bowl of some kind of soup with potatoes and mushrooms, two carrots, and a glass of apple juice, before finding a seat at a nearby table. And all of that food was completely free of charge! It's just all-you-can-eat buffet! I love it!

It seems that everything in the school is completely funded by the government. That's a very nice thing, and it says a lot of good things about the rulers. They care for the the well-being of their students, that’s sure.

Also, when I was studying at the school when I was young, I rarely picked anything even slightly different from my usual. I was always taking a chicken soup, a salad of some diced vegetables, and a piece of white bread. Nothing more, nothing less.

So, time to see what ponies' food tastes like.

Here I go...

...

Hm...

...

I missed so many tasty flavors in my life! Damn, what a fool I was for not tasting anything else from my usual!

Good thing I have a second life.

After I tasted and ate everything I could lay my hooves on, I went back to the apartment. Oh, I feel so damn full! Everything is so tasty! Even their sandwiches with daisies! Hayfries! Holy fat god of food, I didn't know flowers and straw could be so tasty!

...

Hm, maybe Chinese fried insects aren't that bad as I thought... Should have tasted them in my previous life, now it's too late.

...

Maybe they have fried insects somewhere?

...

Anyway, I should get back home. Do the homework for Monday, and then go and at least try to make an electric guitar.

As I exited the school, I heard something to my right. I turned my head and saw Moonshine in the company of two much older fillies... Teenagers, maybe.

It doesn't look like they're friends.

"...and you still dare to show up here?" I heard one of them saying. "You're a complete disgrace to this school, second-year!"

"I... I..." Moonshine stuttered, tears in her eyes.

Damn, I should stop that.

"I wonder why they still haven't kicked you outta here, twat." they continued to insult her.

"Hey!" I stepped in. "What's your problem?"

"Fuck off, lil baby." one of them retorted.

"Or what?" I glared at them.

"Didn't you hear her? She said ‘Fuck off’!" the other one said angrily. "Or we’ll fuck you up worse than her!"

"Why are you even here? Are you her coltfriend or something?" the first one mocked me.

I'm beginning to boil up!

"We'll teach you a lesson." the second one said. "One that you won't forget!"

She quickly closed the distance between us and tried to punch me.

Yep, tried.

I stopped her hoof with my magic, and then grabbed the fucktard by it and lifted her into the air. Being an alicorn really has its perks, especially in magical strength. It’s something neither of them expected, I’m certain.

Damn she's heavy! What does she eat?

"You piece of crap!" the other one tried to buck me but was also lifted in the air.

Oh... I hate fucking bullies...

And about fucking... These two don't look beautiful enough for me to even consider them a... marefriend? Fillyfriend?

Fuck those horse puns right now!

I better bring these two to the guards that stay inside the school.

I also need to shut their mouths. They're swearing like old sailors.

After I brought the bullies to the guards, they became really nice, saying "sorry" over and over again. I would've mistaken them for good kind of ponies, but no. Let them be judged by... whoever does it here.

Moonshine confirmed my words, and I was let go by the guards, who proceeded to take the bullies to the director.

"Moonshine, are you alright?" I asked her. I know that some people can really panic when bullies get them... And she's shaking. Not a good sign.

"I... I think I am." she obviously lied. Even I can see that.

"Hey." I put a hoof on her shoulder, making her look up at me. "Follow me." I led her to the nearby bench. "Please, sit." I told her to do. She sat, and I followed her. I took off my headphones and handed them to her. "I know what will make you feel better." I said. She nervously took my headphones into her hooves. "Don't be afraid, put them on." I told her. She nodded, and then put the headphones on. I pulled out my smartphone and turned on some relaxing piano music. Moonshine's eyes widened for a moment, but soon a weak smile appeared on her face. "Listen to it, relax." I told her, knowing that she could hear me.

Music always helps, no matter the problem. Especially hers.

***

Finally, Moonshine relaxed. She fell asleep right on the bench, listening to what I played her.

I didn't know that the tracks had that effect. Oh, well, live'n'learn.

Time to take her back to the apartment. I doubt she wants to feel herself stiff when she wakes up on the hard wooden bench. A soft and warm bed is really much better.

I wouldn't mind a nap myself.

Author's Notes:

Yeah, so Flame Metal isn't as innocent as some might have thought. Surprise!