Chapter 4:
Getting To Know
After Gus and Nathaniel's little performance, the party still rages on. Twilight was curious about when Gary saying things about "Earth" back at the farm, so she decided to interview him about it in her home, where they can talk in silence since the party is too loud for an interview.
"Are you sure you don't mind leaving your own welcoming party?" Twilight asked.
"It's quite alright, I want to know more about this place anyway. This land, this air, It's like it's never been touch by pollution" Said Gary as he inhales deeply. He turns around and saw the man with a purple jacket behind them. "Why is he coming too?"
"Spike is my assistant, he also leaves at the Library with me" Twilight explained. Then she opened the door to the Library for everyone to enter.
Gary whistles as he looks at the interior of the Library which is inside a giant tree. "Now this is what I call a tree house". He then glanced at the wall full of books from different shape and sizes, he pulls out one but places a quizzical look upon seeing the front text. "Hey, Twilight. What language is this? Never seen this before" Said Gary as she shows the book.
"That's the Equestrian modern language, aren't speaking Equestrian right now?"
"Equestrian? I'm speaking English"
"English?"
They stared at each other as they got even more confused.
"So your telling me, that this text and what I'm speaking right now is Equestrian? But back in my world, the language I'm using is called English, which you call Equestrian?" Twilight nodded in reply.
"Well then, I guess I'll be decoding then" Said Gary as he places a book on the table and took a seat. "But I need your help with this" Said Gary as he waves a hand to let her come closer.
"What should I do?" Asked Twilight.
"All you gotta do is simple read this paragraph, slowly. Then I'll write each symbol and and pair them with the English alphabet." Explained Gary. "Oh, and do you have a pen?"
"A pen?" She asked.
"You know, something for writing?"
"I don't have a pen, but I do have a quill" She then levitated a quill and an ink pot Gary.
"O-kay" He said as he dips the tip of the quill into the ink pot.
Back at the party, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash found Nathaniel talking with his friend Gus.
"Hey, shouldn't you be in bed?" Rainbow scolded at the scarred man.
Nat replied with a sheepish laugh, "I know I'm not in a good condition, But I wanted to see my friend again"
"You're not in good condition? Is something wrong with you?" Asked Gus.
"Well, I sorta crashed from the sky and landed on a forest"
"Well I crashed near town, but it doesn't hurt"
at the middle of the conversation, Pinkie Pie appeared between them. "Hello super special great guests! Enjoying the party?" She greeted.
"Hi there, Pinkie Pie" Greeted Gus. "Is my brother still here? or is he just quiet?"
"Oh, Twilight told me that she is gonna interview him about something, so she brought him to the Library where they can talk" Explained Pinkie. "Now, who wants cupcakes?" She said as she serves a tray of colorful cupcakes.
They each got one and Nat gave one to Gus since he can't see and got one for himself then took a bite. "Wow, this is kinda good"
"Thanks! there's more at the table. Gotta go, got more guest to entertain" Said Pinkie as she walks to the Buffet table to serve to the guests.
"So, Fluttershy." Started Nat as he finishes his cupcake. "Can you introduce me to your friends?"
"Oh, O-kay" She replied.
Nat stood up from the couch and followed her.
"Umm... Who do you want to meet first? If don't mind me asking"
"Well, I already met your friend Rainbow Dash and that hyper girl, Pinkie Pie. Do you have more friends?"
"Umm...We can meet Applejack and Rarity, if it's okay with you"
"I don't mind, friends of yours are friends of mine. And thanks again for patching me up" Said Nat with a smile.
"Oh, your welcome. I like helping my friends, especially animals. We're...friends...right?" She said as she slowly hides her face with her long pink hair.
Nat felt that feeling again when she smiled at him back at the cottage, but this time it's getting a little more stronger than before. He suppressed it, but it formed a light shade on his face. "Well, we are. Since you took care of me and all"
"Fluttershy, dear. It's good to see you" Said a voice. Nat familiarizes it as a British ascent.
"Oh, Hello Rarity" Fluttershy greeted.
She nodded and eyed the person next to him. "Who is your friend?"
"Oh, I'm sorry. Nathaniel, this is my best friend Rarity. Rarity, this is Nathaniel" She introduces.
Rarity eyed him once again and places a sly smile on her face. "Where did you two met?"
"Well, I kinda crashed somewhere near her yard, then she patches me up" Nathaniel explained.
"Pardon? You crashed somewhere near her yard?" Rarity repeated, Nat replies with a single nod.
"No wonder you look like a mess, you should head to the boutique if you want to draw more admiration."
"Thanks for the offer, but I'm not sure if-"
"I'll take no for an answer, you should be at least be more presentable. And don't worry about paying, I never charge a friend"
Okay, if you insist"
Glad to hear it, ta-ta for now" Said Rarity as she walks to the buffet table to grab punch.
"She is so generous" Said Nat as he turns to face Fluttershy.
"She is. Do you still want to meet more? If you don't mind"
"Sure, got nothing better to do anyway" Said Nat as he follows her to meet more of her friends.
Meanwhile, Gus is by himself on the couch enjoying a cup of , Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash sat with him so he can have some company.
"So, your name is Gus, right?" Rainbow asked.
He nods, "It seems I haven't recognize your voice yet, yes, my name is Gus Hogwill. What's yours?"
"The name's Rainbow Dash, also know as "The Fastest Flier in Equestria" or "The Future Wonderbolt"." She greeted.
"The Wonderbolts? I'm afraid I haven't heard of them. But, since your called the fastest flier in Equestria and wanted to join them, they must be really great"
"Oh, they are! Only The best of the best can be a Wonderbolt. You should totally watch them on their air shows, it's just so awesome!"
"Watch? Oh, I'm terribly sorry but I can't see"
"That's because you got a blindfold on" Said Rainbow as she she began to untie it. Once the blindfold is loosen and falls off, Rainbow just stared at his colorless eyes. "Sorry! Sorry! I-I didn't know!" She tries to tie it back, but it just slides back down.
"It's okay, Planning to remove it anyway to prevent my eyes from sweating" He said as he puts the blindfold in his pocket for safe keeping.
"What's wrong with your eyes? It's not colorful like ours" Said Pinkie as he stares at Gus.
"He's blind, which means he can't see us or see anything" Rainbow explained.
"Really? For how long?" Asked Pinkie.
"Sadly, since I was born. It wasn't easy being blind where I come from. People in my school treats me like a toy, an instrument for amusement" Said Gus as he recalls some of his past, while Rainbow and Pinkie sits next to him waiting for him to continue.
"People play with me, hurt me, tease me, trick me, say things I didn't do and many, many more. Once they're done or got bored, they leave on the ground as if someone would pick me up or put me away, which my brother do all the time. But I never doubted them or hate them actually, because I believe that they never really wanted to really hurt me. And It seems I brought that belief to life. Nat told me that they cried when I sang on that very stage, I touched their hearts through my voice" He said as he makes a sign of relief. "But you guys showed me kindness even if you don't fully know me but my name. You guys simply done all this to strangers like me and treat them like family or old time friends, which slowly eliminates my sadness and depression and slowly glue the pieces of my almost broken heart together. I also wanted to thank you guys for everything you have done" Gus finished and waits for them to reply.
"It's no problem at all! I always like parties and like meeting new faces! And don't worry about those meanie-bo-beanies you met, because in Ponyville, everyone wants to be your friend!" Said Pinkie as she gives a friendly hug to Gus, which he returns the kind gesture and smiled.
