The Wolfman of Ponyville.
Chapter 12: Professor Huffstutler ( Edited)
Previous Chapter Next ChapterIt was Friday morning, and I was walking with Apple Bloom to her school. It was going to be my first time teaching where someone was actually going to pay attention. These kids were doomed.
" Hey, Joe, you alright? You seem a little nervous." Oh, how right she is.
" The truth AB, I'm worried that I'll be a bad teacher and you'll get the wrong idea about my world, though to be honest, I don't see how I can be that bad a teacher. What do you think I should do?"
" I think you should just do what ya did with that show pony Trixie, and show us your world." Had to say, she had a good idea. Off in the distance, the school bell rang. " C'mon we're going to be late."
So we wouldn't be late, I picked AB off the ground. " Hang on." I opened my wings and we were in the air heading for the schoolhouse. We made it before the last bell rang only to find Miss Cheerilee waiting for us.
" Hello Apple Bloom, please go and take your seat. Joe, so good to see you again. I can't wait to see your teachings."
" Thank you Cheerilee, I can't wait to teach, I should mention that we will be having an extra in the audience today. I hope you don't mind?"
" I suppose not, who is joining us?" It was at that moment that a bright light appeared in front of us, only to reveal Princess Luna.
I went over to her. " Hello darling, how was your trip?" I gave her a kiss on the lips. Cheerilee was very surprised by this.
" The trip was quite pleasant, I can't wait for your presentation." We headed inside, leaving a gobsmacked Cheerilee behind us. As we entered a loud gasp that came from the students, it seems seeing royalty wasn't on the agenda for most of them.
The only ones who saw this coming were Apple Bloom and her two friends she met at Diamond Tiaras cutecenara, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle. She introduced me to them when I got back from Canterlot. Sweetie Belle to my surprise is Rarity's sister and Scootaloo, sad as it is lives at the local orphanage. She told me they formed a club dedicated to receiving their marks and called themselves the Cutiemark Crusaders. They waved and said hi to us which we returned.
Cheerilee came in after she returned to reality and addressed the class. " Good morning class, as you can see we have a guest speaker here today as well as Princess Luna who has come to listen to Joe's lecture. Please give them a warm welcome."
They greeted us in unison. " Good morning Joe. Good morning Princess Luna."
" Good morning class." Luna went to have a seat next to the crusaders. " Now, a few things before we start. One, you don't have to take notes but if you want to, there's nothing stopping you. Two, please hold your questions until I ask for them. Three, please no talking while teaching is in progress. Finally, I ask you to have an open mind and not judge too harshly. So, without further ado, let's get this show on the road." I put a little magic in my hand and made a screen appear before the classroom.
The kids were mesmerized by the display, suddenly teaching didn't feel so stressful. " Alright, which one of you whippersnappers has a question they want to know about my world." A sea of hooves rose up from the crowd. I recognized one of the hooves belonged to Snails, one of the colts that were in the crowd that gathered when Trixie came through. I pointed at him. " Yes, you young colt."
" What is your world called and where do you live?"
" My world has many names, though everyone agrees on calling it Earth, and I was born and raised in Austin Texas. Who else has a question?" The hooves were raised again. This time I choose Snips. " Yes, you sir."
" How many countries are in your world?"
" How about we ask Yakko?" They had no idea what I was talking about. Again I pulled up a screen.
As they were watching, a few couldn't help but try to sing along. When it was over they all cheered and applauded. Good job Yakko.
" Okay, who's next?" I choose Sweetie Belle this time. " How about you Sweetie."
" My sister told me you have a war on your planet nonstop, is that true?"
" Yes, we do. In fact, almost every country has had at least one war. In fact, there was one group so dedicated to war, they practically ask for a glorious death on the battlefield. This is just an example of what they do." I pulled up another screen for the third time today. " Kids, I give you, the Spartans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfGJLhEqj0s
You know those ideas you have that seem good when you first think of it, then once you did it you realize that it probably wasn't the best, yeah I just did that in spades. The students all had dropped jaws and wide eyes. Apparently, it was just too much for them.
" Joe," I looked over at Cheerilee. " maybe refrain from showing the kids something like that, okay?"
" Good Idea." I gave the class a minute to calm down before I spoke again. " Alright, who else has a question?" Scootaloo quickly rose her hoof. " Yes, Scootaloo?"
" Do you get cutie marks?"
" In truth, no. However, we can get tattoos" They all looked confused at that, even Luna was baffled. " For those who are unfamiliar with tattoos, they are sketches that are inked onto a person's skin. And here's a good example." I lifted my shirt sleeve to show my tattoos.
" What do they mean Joe?"
" Well AB, the first one is an old family crest, it goes back all the way back to my first Lycan ancestor. The second one is a protection rune from when my ancestors were sea fairing warriors. Alright, I think that's enough questions." The kids looked disappointed. " Hey don't worry, I'll just go on a fun rant." They seemed to perk up at that.
" Now, I want you, children, to know the greatest man of my age. Homer Simpson"
At the end of the show, everyone was rolling on the floor laughing their lungs out. " Okay, I believe we have time for one more thing, just so you know this will have gore in it, so those with weak stomachs should step out." No one did, brave souls. " Alright, I give you one of the world's greatest heroes, Beowulf."
I had to skip there song but that wasn't important. Once again the children were speechless. Then suddenly a roar of applause rose from every student. As the maestro of this little orchestra, I took a deep bow. When the bell rang signaling recesses, I took that as my cue to leave.
" Thank you for having me here today, I hope to do it again soon." Luna came over and we teleported out of there. " Well, that was fun, you wanna do anything while you're here?"
" Hmm, I feel like getting something sweet."
" Sweeter than you?" She blushed at the compliment. " Seriously though if you have a sweet tooth, then we should head to Sugarcube Corner." We made our way to Sugarcube Corner. On the way, we got some weird looks from everyone, and by we I mean she.
" Joe, why are they staring at us?"
" It could be that we're walking side by side with my wing around you, or someone but a kick me sign on my back." I reached behind me to see if that last part was true, it wasn't. " No, it's us walking together.
" But why, when Celestia was courted, the stallion courting her was expected to show themselves in public."
" That was then, things might be very different now. Such displays could be rare to see. Or it could be I'm a foreigner dating a Princess that puts their hairs on end. Either way, it would be best to ignore such glares, it just means they are small-minded."
" You may be right, but what are we to do about it?"
" Simple, we do nothing." Luna stared quizzically at me. " Given time, the others will not see anything wrong, they will only see two beings who love each other. Actually, three when you put in Jackie." The conversation died when we made it to the bakery. Inside, we found the place to be empty, with the exception of Pinkie Pie and the Cakes.
" Hey, Joey ( Gasp ) and Princess Luna. What are you two doing here?"
" Luna and I are on a date, and what have I told you about calling me, Joey."
" Sorry, what can I get you two this afternoon?"
" I'll have a dozen cookies of various assortment, and a chocolate milkshake." Figured Luna had a thing for cookies.
" I'll take a slice of carrot cake and a rootbeer float."
" Okey dokey, sit anywhere you like and I'll be back with your order."
We sat at a booth and waited. " Luna, I want you to know that tomorrow I'm planning on going back to earth. And I would very much like it if you and Jackie came with me to meet my father."
She had a look of deep thought upon this, but eventually, it turned into a wide smile. " I would be delighted to see your world, and to meet your sire." She gave me a sultry smile. " It would also be nice to see my future father in law."
" One of these days but not so soon, maybe I'll have something to share with you and Jackie after the Gala." Timing is everything, write that down.
" I look forward to it." At that moment Pinkie arrived with our food. I went ahead and paid so she wouldn't come back around. Pinkie's nice but her popping up out of nowhere kills the romance you know. Once she left, Luna and I just stared into each other's eyes as we ate. One could really get lost in those blue eyes of hers.
After our snack, Luna had to return to Canterlot. She gave me a kiss and teleported back, leaving me to myself. Though one thing was really nagging at me. " Would dad approve of these two?" I'll just have to find out tomorrow.
Next Chapter: Austin city limits ( Edited) Estimated time remaining: 23 Hours, 5 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
Short I know, and you probably thought I was heading back to earth for this one. Sorry.
Also for those keeping track, I have been skipping certain episodes. Trust me it's best that happens.
Clip.https://youtu.be/U88onTTSmiE?list=PL_-Wb06I3_4vLcf-y78tP-B-x9XtlIqdV