I turned the faucet on and splashed the cool water on my face. I picked up a wash cloth and whipped my face.

It's to early to be up! Stupid nightmare, its the same one every time.

I shook my head and walked out of the bathroom. When I stepped into the main room, I could see that Dali was awake and looking out the window.

I smiled and walked over to my saddlebag, "You hungry?"

She turned and smiled happily, "I am hungry. What do we have to eat?"

I opened one of the saddlebags and shifted through its contents, "Hmmm, we have some bread, jam, hay, some daises, and some cookies. For drinks, we have lemonade, milk, orange juice, and my favorite, coke." My mouth watered slightly at the mention of coke. Omnius had given me enough coke to last a while. Gotta love that guy.

Dali tapped her chin with her hoof, "What should we eat? Can you make me a jam and hay sandwich?"

I chuckled, "One jam and hay sandwich coming up!" I then pulled out the bread, jam, and hay.

I put them on a table and quickly threw two sandwich's together. One for her and one for me.

Dali sat down at the table and smiled.

I pushed her sandwich towards her, "And what would the lady like to drink?"

She became sheepish, "Could I try a coke?" She knows how I am about my coke. I don't let anypony drink them.

I rubbed my chin, "Well, for you, yes." I pulled out one of my beloved coke's and handed (Hoofed? Wait, I've been over this, I'm sticking with handed.) it to her.

She grabbed it with excitement in her eyes, "Thank you Lance!"

I chuckled and smiled, "Your welcome."

She started trying to take off the cap, but couldn't figure it out.

I laughed at her and held out a hoof, "Let me get that."

She looked at it and huffed, "This thing is foal proof! No fair!" She then handed it to me.

I smiled, "Watch and learn." I put the top of the bottle in my mouth and twisted the cap off.

I spit the cap out and gave her the bottle of coke, "There ya go."

She rolled her eyes and put the bottle to her mouth. She tilted back and let a little in her mouth. She licked her lips and smiled, "That is good!" She then began to chug it, not as fast as me but still pretty fast.

I laughed again, "Good huh?"

She nodded, "That is the best thing I have drank in a long time."

I nodded, "You got that right." I then picked up my food and began to eat.

Dali followed my lead and began to devour her sandwich.

As we ate, she looked up, "So, where are we going today?"

I smiled, "I have no idea, we'll just follow the crowds."

She sighed, "You never make plans, do you?"

I smirked, "No, no I do not."

"Watch it!" I yelled as the same two colts ran past me, chasing each other.

We was at the city park, just exploring. And the same damn kids kept running past us, almost hitting Dali every time. God help me if they touch her! (NOT IN THAT WAY!!!) I don't care if they're kids, I'm going to scare the shit out of them with my eyes and evil voice!

Remember, if a pony touches Dali, with the exception of me, she will go into a state of depression and take it as if she had been raped. Like I said, her culture is strange.

Dali put a hoof on my shoulder, "Its alright Lance, calm down, please."

I let out a sigh and smiled, "Lets just enjoy to the sights, shall we?"

She smiled back, "Lets."

We walked down the path, through the park, taking in the sights.

Again, I heard the laughs of the two colts, heading our way.

As they neared, I could tell this time, they was going to run straight into Dali.

My eye twitched and I jumped in front of her, wings spread out.

The two colts ran straight into me, knocking me down, along with them.

One of them stood up, a brown one, "Oh come on mister, why would you block that? We're playing a game."

The second one, a light tan one, jumped up, "Yeah! Its call, 'knock down the mares'."

I stood and glared, "Don't run into her! I'll just warn you this time, next time, you'll be sorry."

They looked at me strangely, "Your weird." They then ran off, towards another mare.

I sighed and shook my head.

Dali walked up, "Thank you Lance, for looking out for me."

I shrugged, "Its nothing, you are my best friend after all."

She smiled happily, "And you are my best friend."

"Well well, what a nice moment." Said a voice behind me that made my eyes jerk crazily.

I turned and looked at the one pony I hated more than anything, Trixie. "What the hell do you want?"

Trixie smiled in a way that made me want to buck (That means kick! Not the other meaning!) her in the face, "Trixie is not happy with the way you talked to her last night."

I rolled my eyes, "Does the foal need a bottle?"

She glared, "Trixie laughs at your attempts to make fun of her. Your a failure at it."

Something in me snapped, something that I've tried to keep down for all those years. It was anger, rage, and pent up emotion all mixed into one. This was something that I hated about myself. Prepare yourself.

I stepped forward, my eyes twitching crazily, "That is fucking it! You stupid fucking bitch! When will you give up this fucking act! Your just a bitch that thinks shes all that! You talk in third fucking person and that is the most annoying thing I have ever heard! As for your fucking bitch talent at magic, its a fucking load of crap! Your just a fucking poser who can't deal with her fucking life! I would rather rip off my legs than talk to you! I fucking hate you! Why?! Because your a fucking bitch who thinks she's all that, but is really just a fucking whore with nothing to lose!" Turning rage mode off, now.

I held my head, which was now throbbing. Where did all that come from? I think I just unleashed all of my anger and emotions in one rant. Wow, I feel good now.

Trixie's mouth hung open, "Wha..."

Dali looked shocked, "Wow, I didn't know you had it in you."

Trixie regained her composer, "Well, Trixie is not affected by your harsh words."

Please stop! If she keeps this up, I don't know what I'll do! "I'm warning you Trix-bitch, if you keep up all of your shit, something bad will happen." Something bad? Really Lance? That's all you can say?

Trixie smirked, "How about this. I challenge you to a duel of talent!"

I rolled my eyes, "And that is?"

She smiled, "We will perform on stage, in front of a huge crowd! We will show off our best talent and let the crowd decide who's the best. The loser must leave town and never return!"

I smirked, "Your on."

She held up a hoof, "Not done yet. The loser must also give up the thing they love most. Since your going to lose, your going to have to give up your beloved Twilight Sparkle."

I glared. I know I can beat this show off. "Your fucking on. And WHEN I win, you must announce to all of Equestria that you, 'The Great and Powerful Trixie' is a fucking fraud."

She laughed confidently, "Deal. Trixie will be waiting for you at 'The Trotting Pony'. Come at midnight." She turned swiftly and began walking out of the park.

Dali walked up next to me, "Are you sure you can beat her?"

I nodded, "I know I can."

All I need is my guitar, which Twilight can easily teleport it to me. Let's hope Peter's lessons pay off.

I paced back and forth, nervous.

Trixie was up front on stage, doing her boring magic tricks. Every now and again, getting a clap or two.

I tuned my guitar one last time.

"Thank you! Thank you all! Trixie is pleased!" Said Trixie as she backed up and behind the curtain. She looked at me and laughed, "Prepare to fail."

I walked past her, "No, you prepare to fail."

I walked out onto stage and looked out over the large crowd of ponies. Damn, there are a lot of them! I spotted Dali, way in the back, away from the crowd. She waved happily.

I smiled as I gained back my confidence, "Okay you crazy ponies. I'm going to play two songs, ya ready?"

A few of them yelled out happily.

I smiled and began to strum the guitar, "Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth it was worth all the while

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life."

I finished and took a breath, that is a long song.

Suddenly, all the ponies began to cheer. I smiled, "Ready for round two?"

They all shouted back, "YEAH!"

I chuckled, "Here we go." I strummed the guitar again. This next song will be hard with out everyone else to play their instruments.

I leaned into the mic as I began to play, "When dreaming I'm guided to another world
Time and time again
At sunrise I fight to stay asleep
'Cause I don't want to leave the comfort of this place
'Cause there's a hunger, a longing to escape
From the life I live when I'm awake
So let's go there
Let's make our escape
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask can we stay?

Can you take me Higher?
To a place where blind men see
Can you take me Higher?
To a place with golden streets

Although I would like our world to change
It helps me to appreciate
Those nights and those dreams
But, my friend, I'd sacrifice all those nights
If I could make the Earth and my dreams the same
The only difference is
To let love replace all our hate
So let's go there
Let's make our escape
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask can we stay?

Can you take me Higher?
To a place where blind men see
Can you take me Higher?
To a place with golden streets

So lets go there, lets go there,
Come on, lets go there
Lets ask can we stay?

Up high I feel like I'm alive for the very first time
Set up high I'm strong enough to take these dreams
And make them mine
Set up high I'm strong enough to take these dreams
And make them mine

Can you take me Higher?
To a place where blind men see
Can you take me Higher?
To a place with golden streets

Can you take me Higher?
To a place where blind men see
Can you take me Higher?
To a place with golden streets."

I got to admit, that sounded pretty good with just an acoustic guitar.

Again, the crowd exploded with excitement. They began to chant, "MORE! MORE! MORE!"

I gulped, I only know one more song by heart. "Okay, one more."

The crowd went crazy with delight.

[This next song is a fan made song for the popular fanfic, 'Fallout: Equestria'. Just a little heads up.

I began to play again, "In the badlands
Only darkness
Integrity is the first casualty
You took my kindness
But not my silence
No, nothing can silencing me

What you treasure most
Will be the final costa

If I have to die, then die I will
If I have to kill, then blood I'll spill
But I will weep for the world we lost
Yes, I will weep, and dream of times long past

I'm sick and tired
Of all this fighting
Not sure if this blood is mine
But whatever's waiting
I will face it
One struggle at a time

If I have to die, then die I will
If I have to kill, then blood I'll spill
But I will weep for the world we lost
Yes, I will weep, and dream of times long past

I'm sick and tired
Of all this fighting
Not sure if this blood is mine."

I stood and bowed.

The crowd was cheering and clapping.

I silently thanked Peter for teaching me to play.

Trixie ran out on stage and gawked at the crowd of ponies. "What?! You cheer for him?! He is a failure, he has not talent!"

Somepony throw a bottle at her, "Get off the stage!"

I turned to her, "Well Trixie, I think we both know who lost this."

She glared furiously at me, "Trixie did not lose!"

I turned to the crowd, "Who won?"

They all screamed out, "YOU!"

I chuckled and turned to Trixie, "Time to live up to your side of the deal."

She glared evilly at me, "Fine! I will leave town!"

I shook my hoof at her, "Oh no, there was more. You must announce to all of Equestria that you are a fraud, and I recall you saying the loser had to give up the thing they loved most."

She began to shake with anger, "I will not!"

I laughed, "Uh oh, someone one is talking in first person now."

She bared her teeth at me, "Trixie will not!"

I looked at her cape and hat, "Ummm, I like your cape and hat, give them to me."

She furiously torn them off and throw them at me, "There! You can have them!"

I laughed happily, "Hell yeah, now, run along."

She glared one last time before running off stage and through the crowd of ponies.

I bowed again and picked up the cape and hat. I'm proud of myself.

I went back stage and was meet with a smiling Dali, "Lance! You was amazing up there! I didn't know you played."

I smiled and gave her a quick hug, I was just so damn happy, "Thank you Dali, you can thank Peter for that."

She smiled, "I will."

I put a hoof over her neck, "So, wanna mess around in town? I heard they have a cool restaurant here."

She nodded, "Sounds fun, lets go there."

We walked around the stage and through the crowd, all of them parting for me and Dali. Tonight was already turning into a fun night. Oh yeah!

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