A few weeks have passed since my birthday. They were boring: I was practicing most of the time, and the rest of it I spent playing Heroes 3 with Moonshine. She spent her weeks just like me, in fact. Practicing and playing games.

And about my new guitar. Moonshine told me that she browsed through my pictures on the smartphone (I'm glad my porn is very deep), and that is how she discovered I had that guitar. She told me that I looked very happy with it, and that is why she decided to give me a guitar just like that one. She found a good guitar-maker who agreed to at least try to make that guitar possible, although they were surprised to see such a design and size. I mean, my guitar was smaller than the acoustic one. Maybe twice as thin, actually.

She even added the knobs. While she didn't and couldn't know what they did, the master put a spell on them so that one changes volume, and the other changes the pitch. I don't have to buy a pedal for that, cool! Not to mention that there's no pedals for guitars in this world. There's also a third knob (a lot of knobs, I know.) that doesn't have anything at all. I decided to give it the ability to distort the guitar. And hey, that worked absolutely great! Now, if I didn't know the guitar was re-made, I'd think it was gotten from my world. It probably still lies at my house... Well, at least the one I now have is more advanced, not requiring a big amplifier of any sort nor electricity to produce a good sound. No cords, too! While I do have a place to plug it into the guitar, I discovered that it's purely cosmetic and hasn't any practical use.

I've also been thinking about how to make Moonshine happy. I know she'll be happy if I say I love her, but, well, I can't force love. I have to do something else in order to raise her mood. I've already discovered that she had a troubled childhood with those shitty parents making her life miserable, and I now really want to make her happy. After all, we should strive towards the better, and what is better than achieving happiness?

So, I made a plan about how to make things good. First of all, I will invite Moonshine to Ponyville. There are a lot of slopes for us to slide, and what is fun in the winter but exactly that? I mean, everyone loves that! Then, I will go with her to the Sugarcube Corner where I will get her to taste their delicious stuff. That is one of the good thing Ponyville has, after all. I've already mailed Pinkie Pie about that, and she replied positively. Very positively. She really wants to see me after so long. As for me? Well... as long as nothing crazy happens in that village, it'll be fine.

And after the Sucarcube Corner, I will give Moon a present. A small one, but I don't think it's size that matters. It's a lovely gift I've barely afforded to buy, but here it is, in a small box hidden under my bed. She's going to absolutely love that!

And then, there's Hearth's Warming. I got us two tickets for a theatrical play about the Foundation of Equestria. It'll happen on the Hearth's Warming Eve, and I think it'll be fantastic! I've read that there'll also be an orchestra! Man, I love live orchestras!

I will also get us a seat at some kind of a restaurant. I've not been to any of those in Equestria yet, and I really want to know what kind of food they make there. Besides, it'll be just the two of us, and I think Moonshine will be very happy to be there with me. While I don't yet love her, making her feel loved is something I can do. I mean, I do love her, but not in a romantic way. I simply can't do any love-related stuff with her because of our age difference. If not that, nothing would hold me back. But I need to be patient, I need to wait for her to grow up. Everyone goes through a lot of changes during puberty, and that is essential part of growing up and becoming mature. That's when I will or will not fall in love with her. Time will tell.

Also, that'll be all of my bits spent. The present for Moon already cost a lot, restaurant will cost a lot as well, but all of that is fine. I can get more money if I want to. What use is it if I don't spend it but store it like some greedy person?

In fact, I earned some bits to ensure that I have enough to afford everything. I don't want to leave Moonshine frustrated when I won't do something I promised.

I worked at a small diner. I cleaned tables, cups, plates, that sort of stuff. It's really easy, especially with that nifty magic I have up my metaphorical sleeve. Multitasking is very easy with that, and I cleaned stuff very quickly. And that was one of a few jobs where foals of my age are allowed to work to get some bits. I... don't know what to think about that. It's not some hard child labor, right? Besides, it doesn't require a talent to wash the dishes. I've of course seen some older ponies working with me, but those were mostly teenagers. I guess they were learning how to be independent from their families.

I think it's right to allow children to voluntarily work. You know that situation when you want your mom to buy you candy and she refuses it, right? That's no longer a problem. Children are able to buy themselves those little things they want. Besides, foals will spend their energy on working, not on wrecking the house. Also, saving up some money from that age is always a good thing.

So, I've earned a few bits. Not much, but that'll do. I got everything covered, and I think there's enough to afford everything I want right now.

And now, it's the day I take Moonshine to Ponyville. It's going to be a day full of fun!

"Hey, Moon." I addressed her. She stopped practicing and looked at me. "Um, how about we go to Ponyville?"

"And, uh, what will we be doing there?" she asked me with interest.

"Sliding the slopes, of course!" I replied with joy in my voice.

"Hey, I love that!" she jumped in place. "But I don't have anything to slide on..." her ears folded.

"Don't worry, I already prepared everything." I told her while pulling out two flat rubber circles from under the bed. "Once we fill that up with air, it will slide just alright!"

I've spent little money on that, and yet those things are very good. I had a chance to test them before buying, and I didn't regret that. Those things slide like crazy!

"Alright... when do we go?" Moon asked me.

"Right now, if you want." I replied with a smile.

"Okay, let's go!" she happily replied, jumping in place with excitement. Wow, she really likes the idea!

I should waste no more time. It's time for fun!

***

We've just arrived at Ponyville. I had my usual clothes on me, and Moonshine had her scarf and warm hat. We exited the station and into the streets of the village.

"I've never been here before... Not counting when we went to the castle." she told me. "It looks lovely here!" she winked at me. I get her, I get her alright.

"Okay, let's go!" I said, and the two of us headed to that place I've heard about. Not too far from Ponyville, as far as I know. There must be a ton of stuff for us to do! I remember that one place I used to go to to do some sliding. Boy, was it good! That rush of adrenaline you get when flying in the air after speeding up and going up a trampoline, that is something to live for!

We walked silently with Moonshine looking around. The pass-by-ers greeted us with smiles, and we smiled in return. Even with all the craziness going on here, the denizens of Ponyville are the friendliest ponies I've ever met. That's why I kinda like this village. Though, I would never settle down here. This place is too crazy for my taste, to be honest. If it changes, it'll be just right.

Soon, we reached our destination. Wow, there are a lot of slopes! Made of snow, made of ice... There are some statues made of ice, too! Wow, this looks so cool!

The two of us filled our... damn, I forgot what that rubber stuff is called. Anyway, we filled it with air using our magic, and prepared to spend some time here.

"Where'd you like to go first, Moon?" I asked Moonshine. Ladies first, after all.

"I don't know, there are so many places to go!" her eyes darted from one thing to another until she pointed at one of the medium-sized slopes. "Let's start there."

"Okay!" I nodded, and the two of us went to that place.

We climbed up some stairs (those are wooden, and thus don't slide under our hooves), and appeared at a small platform. There was a few ponies in line waiting for their turn to slide. Actually, just three of them. It won't be long until it's our turn.

Oh, I'm so exited! It's been long since I did something like this!

When our turn came, we decided to go together. Tying our rubber things (still don't remember how they're called) together, we pushed ourselves over the edge and onto the slope itself.

"Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooho!" I yelled as we reached the high speed. Moonshine was just clinging to her own rubber thing, eyes shut. I think it does speed up pretty fast.

Holy shit, we're going in for a trampoline!

We're going to fly!

"I believe I can fly like pegasi!" I yelled as we took off from the ground at the incredible speed.

*WHOMPF!*

We landed in a large snow mass far beyond the trampoline.

Hell yeah, that was awesome! I stood up and shook myself, getting some snow off my clothes, hair, and hooves. Moonshine, on the other hand, was neck-deep into the snow. She actually fell off the rubber thing. I remained on it and thus didn't sink into the snow. So, I pulled her up and put her on her own rubber thing. Damn, I need a name for that! In Russia, they call those things 'vatrushki', and that's plural for 'vatrushka'. Gotta call them that, it's quite a funny name.

"How was it?" I asked Moon.

"That was a bit scary, but... Nah, it was great!" she replied, adjusting the hat on her head. "I want to do something more!"

"Yeah, let's go!" I replied, and both of us went to the largest slope they have here. Oh, oh, oooh, it's going to be even more awesome!

You know what, being a child again is worth it. You can do all sorts of stuff and you won't be called a nuthead or something like that.

Here we go!

***

Sliding was very fun! Now, with our clothes wet with water from the snow, we walked through the town to the Sugarcube Corner. A sweet treat after such an activity will replenish the energy we've spent. Besides, I like candy, cakes, cupcakes, and whatnot! Especially that layered cake with some honey in the middle, mmm... That's something to live for!

"I tell you, Sugarcube Corner is an amazing place!" I told Moonshine. "They make the best stuff I've ever tasted!" and then, I quietly added just for her to hear. "And I came from the other world."

"Wow, that must be really good if you mean what you've just said." Moon replied. "I never against some sweet stuff anyway!"

"Alright, then, let's go!" I said.

We soon came to the shop. It really amazes me how it looks like a bunch of what they actually sell inside. That took a lot of craftsmanship to decorate it like that.

As soon as we entered, I saw a blur of pink moving fast towards me. Soon, I felt a tight hug around me.

"Hey, Flamey, good to see you again!" Pinkie Pie greeted me. "How's Canterlot? Do you study well? Did you make friends? Did you find a special somepony?"

Those rapid-firing cannon of questions is what Pinkie Pie can be.

"Not so fast, Pinkie." I replied with a smile. "It's great to see you, too."

"You grew up a lot!" she noted. "Like, you're almost as big as me!" and that's true, my eyes are at her muzzle level. "Everything you and your special friend want, it's my treat! Consider it a late birthday present."

"Wow, thank you!" I smiled at the pink mare. "You're great, Pinkie Pie!"

How does she know about my birthday? I probably shouldn't ask.

So, the two of us took seats in the corner of the shop. A small table for us, just like that. And the seats are so soft and warm! Never liked hard seats, my ass would be in so much pain once I stand up.

Soon, Pinkie Pie appeared with a big plate of various goods. Hey, that's a lot of tasty stuff!

"Everything for you to taste." she said, and then darted off back to the kitchen. "There's more on the way!"

Thus, Moon and I began to eat. Cupcakes, muffins, cookies, some ice-cream, and a lot of other stuff was tasted by us. And I never found anything that wouldn't be tasty. And that's quite an accomplishment for anyone to give me random food which I will like. I mean, I was always a selective person. I didn't like some products, but here... It seems that my alicorn body wants all the food it can get. Regardless of the nature of food, I found all of it to my liking.

Moonshine, judging by her happy smile with mouthful of cupcakes, likes everything just as me.

We didn't talk while we ate, simply because our mouthes were full with delicious pastries.

After Moon swallowed a good mouthful of ice-cream, she said: "Hey, Flame."

"Umm?" I responded, my mouth still full.

"You've got something on your muzzle." she said, then quickly leaned in and licked something off my muzzle. Oh. Well... that's kinda... nice? Her cheeks filled with red, and she giggled. I think my cheeks are just as red. Gladly, no one saw us. I mean, I wouldn't like adults to say how cute that little scene was. It'd make me feel awkward.

"Um..." I swallowed the food. "Thanks..." I muttered.

It takes a lot of courage to do what she did. Especially out in the open where everyone can see it. That means she's so in love with me... Wow. Experiencing that, experiencing being loved is so... strange, and yet nice. I can certainly say I feel great, my mood is up, and... Well, that's it, I suppose. Or maybe not. Feelings are confusing to me, and I don't know when I'll learn how to understand them. I hope it'll be soon.

And I came to an understanding that Moonshine doesn't seem to care about how different we are inside. Am I that good? I think that she doesn't want to let me go. With me around, she's happy. I guess she fears that I'll just go away and leave her. Taking in mind her troubles with relationships, I completely understand her. Everyone wants nice things to happen to them, and Moonshine's no exception.

Huh, I'm like a psychologist, it seems. Maybe I do understand the feelings? At least I think I understand her. But I'm not going to make any assumptions. What if I'm wrong? I don't want my silly assumptions to ruin my relationship with Moonshine. I know that many people make that mistake of assuming things about a person, and that often leads to terrible consequences. I don't want that to happen with me.

If being completely honest, I need to say that I want to love her. Don't think of me like some kind of pedophile. No, I'm not like that. I mean that she's quite beautiful, and young pony-me would find her maybe even stunning. I also like how shy she can be. There's something to it that makes me feel... something. But I will never lie in order to get her for myself to just use her like some kind of whore. I will never take advantage over her feelings and make her do whatever I want. That is absolutely disgusting, and no matter what my 'dominant' part of my soul wants me to do, I won't fall to it. I don't want to become some asshole that only cares for himself.

I know I can't be with Moonshine until she's of age, and I understand that. Maybe it's kind of creepy how my thoughts go, but we're all strange in one way or another. As for me? Well...

While it might've been simpler for others because they would say 'Nah, I just don't love her' and leave it like that without going back to it every now and then, but my mind is kind of going crazy about that. Maybe because I'm physically younger, meaning my brain is also kind of young? I'm not sure... I've never heard of anyone experiencing what I'm experiencing. Being the first one is very scary. I mean, being turned into someone else? That can definitely make someone with less stabile mind to finally lose it. Gladly, I have the will and strength of mind to endure this sudden change and adapt to it. But what if someone didn't? With a lot of power that an alicorn has, it could be disasterous. I just hope no one will ever have to go through that unwillingly. I didn't want myself to turn into anything. However, I now greatly enjoy this new life I was given. But that's only me, and I'm just one person. I can't speak for everyone.

I guess everything is far more complicated than it seems at first.

Author's Notes:

While this story is a comedy, I will keep including serious stuff. Just throwing jokes around isn't something I want to do.