The Hero with No Voice
Chapter 4: A Date? And a Customer!
Previous ChapterI awoke to the sunlight shining down on me. I took a morning shower and picked up my pants. I quick sniff showed that I needed to clean it... and more clothes. I put on my suit and made a mental note to go see a tailor sometime soon. I sat down on the couch and began to think.
'How do I use magic? I have everything else about my character so I should have his magic abilities as well. After his family's death he went to study with the ancient monks of the northern mountains and learn about the seven chakras. Opening them was what allowed him to channel it much easier than he normally would. I should start with the first one and go from there.' I pulled up my legs and sat full lotus style, 'First is the Muladhara, located and the base of the spine near the tail bone. It represents our foundation, anchoring us and gives the feeling of being grounded allowing one to withstand challenges on our own two feet.'
I focused on my breathing, imagining a small red disk spinning in time with it. As my breath became more focused the disk began to become clearer in my mind. My legs felt heavy, though not physically but spiritually. It was when I felt a rush of energy burst forth and simmer down again that I knew I opened the chakra fully. I opened my eyes to see nurse Red Heart sitting across from me, making me jump.
"You startled me nurse. What are you doing here?"
She smirked slightly, "I was supposed to bring you breakfast but you were so focused you didn't here me enter. I even shook you but you didn't budge. You've been like that for a few hours now. You're already late to lunch as well." I looked over to the clock and saw it was well past noon.
"There's no time like the present. A late lunch is lunch non the less." We got up and left the room, heading down the hallway. We took quick glances at each other but not actually say anything. It wasn't untill the dinning room doors came into view that she spoke up.
"I'm sorry about last night. I didn't mean to pry into your life like that." Her voice was downtrodden.
"It's ok, I know you didn't mean it. It isn't something I hide, if people want to know than I tell them. If not then there's no reason to bring it up." I opened the doors to see Celestia at the head of the table.
"John, there you are. Here is the deed to bar you wanted. Red Heart will take you there now." She floated a scroll over to me and left the room, leaving me and Red Heart alone. I rose a brow and looked over to said mare.
"We could stop at a restaurant on the way if you like."
"I would like that." We began leaving the castle and on to the city, "What did you have in mind?"
"How does donuts sound?"
I smirked, "I thought donuts would be a guard thing, not a medical one."
She giggled, "Normally yes, but you haven't eaten breakfast sooo..." We shared a small laugh and fell into a comfortable silence. I took the time to look around. The buildings looked like they were made from marble with gold outlining them. Everything had an air of nobility around it. The high class clothing the ponies wore was a large evident of that.
Speaking of ponies, everyone is afraid of me. Whenever I glance at someone they flinch and run away. I sighed and simply looked forward. We reached a small dinner called donut Joe's. We entered the empty building and sat down in a random booth by the window.
"Just hold on a second." I heard a male voice from the back. After a moment a man with beige like fur and a brown mane came out wearing an apron over his uniform. He froze upon the sight of me but continued to make shaky steps forward.
"W-What can I get y-you today?" He was clearly scared but tried to keep a brave face.
"I'll have a simple glazed like always. What about you John?" If Red Heart noticed his fear she didn't show it.
"I'll have a basic chocolate donut." Joe nodded his head and quickly left.
"How are you enjoying Canterlot so far?"
I looked at her with a straight face, "Well people run away whenever I look at them so... Ok I guess. I just want to get to the bar and kick back. Maybe play some video games if there are any. You guys got video games, right?"
She rose a brow, "We have arcade and pinball machines but that's about it. You play those things?"
'Is... Is that a teasing tone in her voice? Two can play that game.'
"Yes I do. Why do you ask? Don't like how your date playing them?" I said in a very teasing tone.
"D-D-Date!" Her face flushed red like a bright cherry tomato. I suppressed I chuckle.
"Well we are eating lunch together, just the two of us. Where I'm from this counts as a date. Is it not the same here?"
"N-No I-I-I mean i-it is but I m-meant-" she sputtered before I cut her off with my laughing.
"I'm kidding, I'm only messing with you. Your face is priceless." I settled down to a chuckle while she puffed out her cheeks into a adorable pout.
"Not funny." Joe came out and gave us our donuts. We quickly ate them and left on our way to the bar. It was only a few minutes walk from the dinner. The outside looking like any other building, besides the sign of a dragon breathing fire above the door. The inside however was completely different and beautiful looking.
"The upstairs acts a house as well too. You can live and work here as well." I nodded my head and turned to her.
"Thank you, what time is it?"
She looked at her watch, "It's 5:30, why?"
"It's time to open up, that's why." I flipped the sign to open and walked behind the bar.
"Hey John, is the offer from earlier still on the table?" I rose a brow.
"Yeah, why?" She smiled and walked behind the bar.
"I'd like to work at the Dragons Breath Bar."
I smiled, "Sure, welcome aboard Red."
"I'm happy to be here." The door opened to a mare in a guard uniform walking in. She didn't have her helmet or weapons on her. She walked over and sat in the stool, though uncertainly.
I gave a warm smile as best I could, "Welcome to The Dragons Breath Bar. How badly do you want to get shit faced."
Author's Notes:
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