I'm finishing the costume right now. Whew, it took a lot of time to get it all right. I used rulers to make sure everything aligned perfectly. I also prepared body paint to color myself dark-gray later, but also leaving white parts on my face in the shape of a skull. It would look absolutely amazing! Even though I don't really need to paint almost my whole body, I will still do it. I'm kind of a perfectionist, truth be told. Well, not OCD-type one, but... sometimes, very close. It also would just look weird if I don't paint myself properly.

As for Moonshine, she's finishing the homework for tomorrow. It's evening now, about seven past midday. I know that p.m. isn't past midday but it kind of is. Anyway, why is she doing it so late? Well... we had a lot of fun after Nota left. I was in the mood, she was in the mood, and everything clicked together perfectly. It's not like Nota wasn't alright, I just needed more. Can't really throw around my ability to go more than once in sex. I'd be drowning in pussy.

Anyway, my mind is now more or less clear so I can focus on something aside from sex.

Sex is certainly not a bad thing, but too much of it, and bam — you're bored. In my youth, I sometimes took a month or so to rest from sex so that my next sessions would be far better. And the orgasms... magical.

Alright, the robe is ready. Looks good, in my opinion. An inverted cross combined with G sewn into the back of the black rope, a silvery line along the edges of the hood, it's simply perfect. I also added some silver lines along the edges of the sleeves, and yup, looks very well. It's not too fancy or anything but it's good enough for what I have in mind. Time to apply paint.

The thing about paint is, it's not uncomfortable in the slightest. Like, at all. It feels a bit weird and if you overdo it, you will feel itchiness all over the body. When I first did it, on Nightmare Night that is, I felt a bit of itching but dismissed it, thinking it was my suit. After all, it wasn't the best quality. But it turned out I was wrong. I didn't really think much of it back then but now I understand.

Well, now I'm completely dark-gray save for the face. I need a mirror... Even if it's just a rehearsal, I need to look my best. Maybe I'd need to change something right before the live performance, too. Alright, here the mirror is.

Magic is very useful. It's not as limiting as having just two hands. I can use telekinesis to move a bunch of things at the same time, much more than I would be able to with just hands. So yeah, fair trade. Two hands for a magical horn. Unicorn body is all around superior to human body.

Yay magical unicorn superiority. I don't fart rainbows (at least I've never noticed it) but I have a lot of magic.

I'm not saying that a pair of wings is bad, though. Truth is, I have them, too. Obviously, since I'm an alicorn.

Anyway, wings are good as well. Pegasi can control weather and fly. Flying is great. Controlling weather is good. Maybe unicorns can control the weather with certain spells but pegasi have talents for that. Besides, I bet it's easier to control the weather while flying. The clouds are really soft and comfortable, too. Better than any artificial bed, that's for sure. Fit for sleeping and certain activities.

And then there are earth ponies. Well... They're not remarkable in appearance but they give us all food. They're also pretty strong, which is a good thing.

But my all-favorite is unicorn, aside from alicorn. Why?

...

Well, I can't wipe my butt or masturbate with hooves or wings.

I teleported myself directly to the entrance of my previous school. The choir was already warming up, stretching syllables. Even if what they sang had no words, it was still beautiful. As much as I don't like churches and such, choirs are absolutely amazing. There is something about them that makes them... spiritual. I, I don't know how to explain it, really. I don't think I know enough words even though I'm fairly well educated. Not a single A in my graduation, but it's because I rarely bothered to do the homework or to work on assignments properly. I'm all for results, but the teacher wanted me to write everything down, every though process in solving a problem. Obviously, I didn't like it at all. Waste of time.

Before my mind turns into a rant about public education, I should focus on something else. The choir, for example.

I walked through the hall, my robe waving slightly as I went. Hood up, covering most of my face in shadows. Illusion magic in place, making my eyes mismatched: one normal dark-brown, the other icy-blue with a small pupil. Definitely freaky and certainly recognizable.

I hummed in tone with the choir as I reached the door. I often hum to things I like hearing, and the choir is no exception. I slowly opened the door and finally entered the concert hall.

Most ponies were wearing dark-colored robes, but Argentea, the head of the group, was wearing a nice, victorian-era styled dress of dark colors: some red, some black, and some silver. At least I think it's victorian... Could be wrong. I'm not much into styles or history in general. I can differentiate between music genres. Like extreme vegan grind and masochistic pornogrind.

There's also an interesting genre. Christian black metal. Imagine someone growling out 'God loves us all!' to the blasting beats and tremolo distorted guitar. Yes, it exists. Isn't that something, hun?

As the choir continued to sing, the pegasus mare approached me. And wow... That is something... Yeah, she does look beautiful. Also kind of creepy... Well, that goes well with the theme of the musical group.

"Greetings, Flame Metal." she said, a small smile on her face. "You've grown up since we last met."

"Hello, Argentea." I replied, nodding politely. How did she recognize me? Wait... I guess she knows everyone, and I'm the only one who stands out. Yep, it's pretty logical.

"The costume you have is great." the mare complimented me. "Just perfect... Was that you who won the Nightmare Night with a filly?"

"Yes, I did." I nodded. "Now... Do I need an alias?" she nodded. "Well... Call me Euronymous, then."

"Such a good name." Argentea replied with a small chuckle. "Well, then... Let's start, Euronymous. It is the final rehearsal, and then it will be on-stage. I hope you are ready."

"I am." I nodded.

After our small talk, I was led to the pipe organ. I sat at it, stretched a bit, and started playing. Without a hitch, without a single mistake, I performed my part as the choir sang. Strings joined in soon, and all of us played in a perfect harmony.

This... this is majestic. I am certain that the crowd will absolutely love us once we play it live. The choir, the organ, the strings, brass, some percussion... They all act perfectly, completing each-other, making this song whole. Making it... complete. There is nothing to add, really.

But wait a second... There was a considerable time since I was offered this place. Shouldn't the organist be back? It was... Two weeks? Something like that, I think. I lost the track of time a bit, and so I don't really know.

I think they just don't want to throw me out yet. Maybe they see my eagerness to play, and so they allowed me to be here with this group for one song. I'm very thankful for that. And besides, maybe that organist pony took a vacation or something. Spend time with the family, visit some relatives... Whatever ponies do in their free time. I have no idea, really. In my free time, I read stuff, practice music, and have sex. Not much else, really.

Hm... Maybe I should do something else. I've not visited my friend Blueblood in a while. Might as well fix that. And other friends... Yeah, I'm a bit socially awkward.

I already found love. I wouldn't mind having more friends. Not just fuck-buddies. Sex is good and all, but I want to do something outside of it.

Anyway, it's nighttime right now. No one is really awake at this point outside of Luna and maybe some other night-loving ponies.

After the rehearsal ended, I removed all my body paint and went back home. It wasn't tiring or anything but I'd rather get some sleep.

This thought got me thinking... Friends, right? I've only been searching for love and I got it. Moonshine, the perfect girl for me, I have her. Heck, I will marry her! Not yet however, I need to make money to afford children first. They take quite a lot, trust me. Then I'd need to figure out how to propose, plan things out, and if Moonshine wants foals, then I'd need to be a good father for them. No knowing how many foals I'll have but I'd rather have none. Maybe one, but that's it.

Anyway, I was thinking about friendship. I do have some... acquaintances here, but none of them are really my friends. Blueblood, Coral, and other foals aren't too close to me to be friends. Maybe I should change it. After all, I kind of want more friends. I'm not too sure about it, though. I was never social, and... Yeah.

Besides, trust is very important in any relationship. I would have to let my friends know who I truly am. Alicorn plus alien. Double A. Isn't that something?

So, theoretically, if I reveal myself... I don't know. I really don't. I'm kind of scared, to be honest. Alicorns are like gods here, and aliens? Reaction is unpredictable.

Sometimes, I wish I were just a unicorn. Though... I think I wouldn't be quite as handsome and my stamina would be nil. No, it's better I stay an alicorn. Too many positive sides to give up for being not popular.

At any rate... I yawned, interrupting my thoughts. Well, it means I do need some sleep. The school is tomorrow, and I bet Moonshine's waiting for some snuggling. And frankly, I want to feel her warm body against mine as we cuddle.

As I returned back home, I went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. Cleaned my teeth, that sort of thing, too. I'm glad I don't have to shave my armpits since hair there grew pretty fast. Yeah, nothing shameful about shaving that hair off. I think I bought a hair-growing shampoo and used it for quite some time. It made my hair grow quickly. Any and every hair. That's really unfortunate, isn't it? I don't think that even George Bush had the bush that I did.

After taking a shower and drying myself off, I joined Moonshine in bed. She was half-awake, patiently waiting for me to get in the bed with her. I pressed my body against her and hugged her, nesting my head near hers. I nuzzled her softly and lovingly, eliciting a quiet moan as a bigger smile appeared on her face. She stretched one of her hind legs and put it in between mine. She snuggled even closer to me.

I decided to scratch her behind the ears and soon I got the same treatment in return. Oh my, no wonder cats and dogs like it so much. It feels really, really good... Her ears and mine twitched slightly as we both sighed quietly and softly.

Some time later, I kissed her good night and both of us went to sleep. New day waits ahead, and with it — new things.

Author's Notes:

Sorry for the delay. Too much stress at the moment, but I hope to resume normal writing when and if things become better for me.