After another day of school ended, I decided to visit Blueblood. Our lessons ended a bit before his would, and so I decided to go to my previous school to meet him. It's been a long while since I saw him last, and some reconnection would definitely be welcome. Besides, I want to have fun, and I have no doubt he wouldn't mind some as well.

Moonshine was alright with all of it, and she decided to visit her own friends and spend some time with them. With such an agreement, we parted ways. She trotted off to her friends, me to mine. Even though it's just Blueblood for now... And Luna, probably. No, not probably — definitely. Even though she's a princess, should her status disallow her having friends? I remember a saying — 'It's lonely at the top'. Money, power, all of that, but no friends. I'm gladly providing Luna with friendship, and it seems like the thing she indeed wants.

It would be really good for ponies to invent mobile phones. I'd just send a message or call Blueblood. It's definitely easier than going all the way to the school and look for him. For all I know he could be at home already. I have no idea what his schedule is, so it might be difficult to find him. Maybe his parents transferred him, too. I have no way of knowing, unfortunately.

So, as soon as I get money, I will invest it in the development of internet and phone. While I'd like to make computer games and such, communication is more important and much more beneficial for everyone. The Internet is one of the best ways to share all kinds of information, and I bet ponies will like it just as we humans do. Though, I'm also a bit scared of things appearning. Like... Darknet. Selling weapons, drugs... people. All kinds of nasty stuff, ugh. While ponies seem like they'd never do such a thing, I'm still scared.

Maybe I don't have anything to worry about. I've yet to see anything too bad. Yeah, there are bad ponies, mean ponies, but that's alright. I don't think that even they would be interested in drugs and such. Besides, humans often wonder what the meaning of life is. For example, destiny.

Truth is, ponies have destinies. Their marks tell them what to do. From what I know, those butt marks are sometimes very vague, making it easy for ponies to be flexible in their work and such things. It also seems like some kind of invisible force that makes those marks makes sure there is balance. No unemployment, no powerty, and why? Because everyone knows what to do.

While I don't believe in anything supernatural, the marks and what they represent make me question it. However, there could be a scientific explanation, but with creatures like Discord running around, it's hard to tell. After all, magic is science here, at least in some way. I can't really understand it because it's been in my life for less than a year, but I'm sure I'll figure things out someday.

I follow this — if we can imagine something, we can explain it. We humans imagined a bunch of things. For example, cars. There were stories and dreams of horseless carriages. And here they are! Maybe not as they were initially imagined, but they are here. We imagine things, and then reality adjusts those things to make something plausible.

Anyway, I need to make money before investing into anything even if I know that it will definitely work. I actually have an idea how to start it all but I need to assemble the band first, which will be quite tricky. Then we would need money to buy things, probably rent a stage, all that. I don't really know, I've never been in a band before. Being shy isn't good for making friends or performing on-stage and live.

Since I was lost in my thoughts for so long, I didn't even notice how my legs carried me all the way to my previous school. Just as I opened the door to enter it, the bell rang, signaling the end of the classes for today.

Alright, it seems I'm on time. I need to find Blueblood now... wherever he might be at the moment.

First of all, I washed my hooves. They picked up some dirt, and I wouldn't like to stain the carpet. So, after I was done, I entered the hall and started looking around. Soon, many ponies appeared, making everything a blur of different colors. Well, at least it's easier to spot someone if you know their color scheme. Ponies and their colors... I wonder why they have so many of them.

It doesn't matter much now, I need to find Blueblood. Blond mane, white fur... I forgot what color his eyes are. Blue? Or green? I'm not really sure. I think it's blue. At least it fits the name, even though the eye color has nothing to do with blood. At least from what I know.

My scientific knowledge isn't that good. After all, I'm more into art. Music. All that sort of thing, not biology, physics, chemistry and whatnot. I could probably devote my life to science but I like music most of all. That's how it all came to be.

Wait, I think I can see Blueblood. I'm a bit too shy to just shout for him out in the public, so I must reach him before he disappears. For now, it looks like he's heading towards me. At least in my direction, that is. It doesn't seem like he's not noticed me yet for some reason. I'm tall and handsome, how hasn't he noticed me yet?

With that bit of narcissism out of the way, it's time for business. I started making my way towards who looked like Blueblood, hoping that it's indeed him. Also, my height helps me stay above the crowd, making it easier to see him without interruption.

Alright, it does look like he noticed me. A smile is spreading across his face, it seems. Yeah, definitely. By the way, he does have blue eyes.

Wait... white, blond, blue eyes... Well now, he's aryan. O-ho-ho...

...

I'm probably partly aryan. Well, I did have some relatives in Germany. My roots are from all over the world. Not counting Africa, probably. Though, I don't really know. All this family tree is pretty complicated stuff.

My line of thought was interrupted by Blueblood who seemingly appeared out of nowhere. Well, I better pay attention next time.

"Flame, is that you?" he asked, looking up at me. Huh, he definitely needs to grow to match me. He isn't that small but he's not large either. "Wow, you've grown so much!"

"Just a bit of discord happening in my life." I shrugged. "How're you?"

"Things are going fine, I guess. A bit boring." he replied slightly dismissively as we made our way to the exit. "I... didn't take drums much." he paused. "My parents are still against it. We shouldn't even meet, but..."

I listened closely. It seems he does have pretty restrictive parents. There can be reasonable restrictions, sure, but in music? No way. Gladly, my parents didn't interfere much with my playing. I had a few arguments but it was not like what Blueblood has.

"Well, uh, you came for me, thanks for that!" he smiled at me. "You're pretty much the only pony that saw the real me. I have to act all that pish-posh to please my parents or they get all salty..." he grumbled. "Anyway... what do you have in mind?"

I... actually don't know. I want to spend time with his but... I don't even know what activities there are! Well, that is what being unsocial does to you. You roll around but you never get anywhere because you don't know where to go.

Wait...

...

Rolling... hmm, I think I have an idea.

I mentally slapped myself in the face. I'm so stupid! There are thousands of different things we all can do, and yet I can't imagine even one? Wow, good artist I am — no imagination whatsoever!

Anyway, I do have an idea.

"Blueblood," I addressed my friend. "Let's go bowling!"

When we got to the nearest establishment that provided us with balls to roll, Blueblood and I ordered some snacks and prepared for a game. I'm not that good at bowling but I've been there a few times. It's not too hard once you figure out how to make the ball spin. It greatly increases the accuracy if done right. After all, we invented rifles — they make bullets spin, and thus give more accuracy.

So, the balls are a bit different here. Instead of having three holes like they usually do, they have a small cut-in handle. It doesn't prevent the ball from rolling while providing pegasi and earth ponies the ability to roll it pretty easily. Though, I wouldn't hold anything with my mouth that is even remotely heavy. Ponies must have really strong teeth, muscles, and bone to pull off something like that.

Blueblood had to roll it first. He prepared for some time before sending the first ball across the floor. He managed to bring down five pins. That's certainly not bad. He followed it up with a second role, managing to bring down two more. It was a pretty hopeless situation: he only left pins on the side, so he had to choose which side to strike. Yeah, that's one unlucky turn of events.

Alright, I go now. As pins were reset, I used my magic to weigh the ball. Seems about right... I think. Not too heavy and not too light. Anyway, I'll have to adjust to this handle, I'm more used to three holes.

Here. I go.

*rolling noises*

C'mon!

*CRASH!*

Alright, not bad. Eight down, two to go. I have my second roll, so let's do it.

It seems I'm not so bad after all. Now, I only need some luck and a bit of skill to beat Blueblood in the game of bowling.

Yeah, fun!

After the first round, we sat down for a quick snack. It consisted of some garlic toast strips and apple juice. Yeah, they have apple juice everywhere. It's no surprise, considering how successful the business of Apple family is. Hm... Would they produce computers later on? That'd be a fun coincidence.

"So, how is it?" I asked Blueblood as I munched on my toast. Oh my, it's delicious!

"I've not had such fun in, I dunno!" he replied joyfully. "My parents want me to be more serious but it's boring." he threw his hooves up in the air. "Ugh! I just want to have some fun or I'll end up like my snooty brother."

"Yeah, I had some family problems before." I replied. "I moved here and they stopped. Now, well... I have... things." I averted my eyes, a tint of pink surely appearing on my cheeks. I cleared my throat before continuing. "Anyway, how's your studying going?"

"Okay, I guess. Sometimes boring." Blueblood replied. "And you?"

"Everything's going well, really." I answered. "I'm really thrilled about magic! It can do so much!" inner child awoke in me, a sense of wonder long lost returning. "Teleportation, levitation, transformation... It's just unbelievable sometimes. I want to learn more all about it!"

"Hey, that sounds great!" the colt clapped his hooves together. "What can you do?"

"This." I replied, and then teleported a piece of toast right into my mouth. "See?" I replied in a slightly mumbled way as I chewed on the toast. "It's not much, but I'll be able to do more someday."

"Cool!" Blueblood said with the same childish wonder I had. "Can you teach me that stuff?"

"Why not?" I smiled at him. "I'm sure we can spend some more time together. But are you sure? If your parents find out..."

"Yeah..." his ears drooped as he looked down. "I dunno... Maybe on weekend? I can go pretty much wherever I want during that time. You game?"

"Yup." I nodded, standing up after downing a glass of apple juice. "So, let's go another round?"

After another round of rolling balls across the polished wooden boards to strike some pins, we said goodbyes and parted ways. It was about four-thirty in the afternoon by that time. Not too late but already into the evening territory. I still have a lot of time before dusk. Homework? Well, I have some, but it's pretty easy to do. It'll probably take no longer than half an hour at most.

I've never thought I'd be top-grade student anywhere at all. My grades used to be mediocre. Average, nothing special. I had my share of bad marks, too. But by now, things changed. I've yet to earn any bad mark, and... I genuinely started liking school and public education as a whole. No more soul-crushing work or homework, no more boredom, and no more wasting time on things we don't need. Well, at least things we need come first. We were already taught about the basis of laws, for example. I think we will be taught about first aid tomorrow. And hey, that is definitely more useful than knowing that mitochondria is the powerhouse of a cell!

Alright, I need to stop ranting in my mind. There are many things I dislike but they're gone now, replaced with something new. Good education, friendship, even love, all of it is within my grasp.

This day was a good one. It's time to return home, do the homework, and then spend some quality time with Moonshine. Actually, maybe I should bring her out on a date... Like a real date. A restaurant or something else. Hm... Yeah, I definitely need to think about it.