Summary:

What happens when they video game loving colt makes a wish?

Button Mash was sitting in class waiting for the lunch bell to ring. He was a little annoyed because his mother had grounded him for a week for not cleaning up his room and she told him no video games. The bell finally rang and Button hurried outside. After not being able to find the filly he had a crush on he sat down and opened the brown bag his mom packed his lunch in to see what goodies awaited him today. His mom packed a rose and daisy petal wrap with honey sauce, some chips, and one of his favorite juice boxes. He smiled and ate. When he was done he packed up his leftovers and trash and then shuffled in his saddle bag for a special item he packed. When he found it he smiled wide and brought it out. It was about the size of a small box. In the middle of it was a screen and under that was a row of buttons. The screen and buttons were encased in black plastic that was see through and Button could see all the wires and gears. It was a gift from his father. He had given it to Button the night before. Right, before he left for his next canterlot guard duty. Button pushed the red button in the middle of the row of buttons and a cute little picture of a pet shop popped up. Some text appeared explaining to Button he could only adopt one virtual pet and to choose wisely. It's showed him pictures of six pets to choose from. A brown and white hamster, a white bunny, a tan cat, a green and blue bird, a gray mouse, and a black dog with white paws. Button instantly thought the dog was so cool and adopted him. He named the dog Loyalty. The name made him think of his dad and his duty to protect Equestria with the princesses. After feeding loyalty Button let him play in the virtual backyard as he turned the game off and headed back inside as the end of lunch bell rang. After school, Button started walking home when he heard somepony call his name. "Button!" He looked and it was Sweetie Belle. The filly he had a big crush on.

"Oh, hi Sweetie Belle," He greeted as the filly along with her two best friends walked up to him.

"We wanted to know if you wanted to join us in trying to earn our cutie marks today," Sweetie Belle said, "maybe you could even join the crusaders,".

"I can't this week Sweetie," Button said causing the filly to frown, "I'm grounded for a week,".

"Oh ok," she smiled, "maybe next week," He smiled as he watched them walk off and hurried home. When he got home he begged his mom to let him keep loyalty to play with since it was a gift from his dad and she agreed not having the heart to say no. After dinner, Button laid on his bed and played with Loyalty. He had unlocked a little mini game that let him play fetch with the little animated dog. Button flicked his hoof across the screen and it sent a little stick flying into the virtual world sky. He cheered for the dog when he brought the stick back.

"Button," his mom chimed walking into his room, "time for bed sweetie,".

"Ah, ok Mom," Button said as she nuzzled his cheek. Button fed and bathed Loyalty then put him to bed. He snuggled under his blanket and looked out at the night sky through his bedroom window. One star seemed so much brighter than others to the young colt. "I wish Loyalty was real," he said with a yawn, "then I'd have something better then a video game,". he snuggled more into his cover and fell asleep.

The next morning as the sun beamed down through his window Button woke up and with a big stretch and yawn he shuffled to the bathroom. He brushed his mane and teeth and put on his beanie. He went back into his room and grabbed his saddlebag and went to grab Loyalty, but he wasn't where Button had put him. He searched his room and couldn't find the little game anywhere. "Mom!" he called as he galloped downstairs and into the kitchen, "Mom have you seen Loyalty? I can't find him,".

"Yes sweetie," she said standing by the stove, "he's in the living room," she pointed to the doorway into the living room. Button smiled and ran into the room. As soon as he got in there his eyes went wide. Standing in the middle of the room was Princess Luna. Button bowed to her in respect.

"No need to bow young colt," Princess Luna smiled, "I've come with a gift for you,".

"A gift?" Button asked in shock, "for me?". Luna moved to the side and before he knew it Button was tackled by a black blur that started to lick his face over and over causing the colt to laugh. When he finally pulled out from under the blur his eyes went wide once again. "A dog!".

"Yes Button Mash," Luna said, "but look closer,". Button looked at the dog closer. He was black with white paws. Gears clicked in Button's head.

"LOYALTY!" he called out as the dog barked and wags his tail happily, "but how?".

"Do you remember the wish you made for him to be real last night?" Luna asked. Button nodded. "Well what nopony knows is sometimes when I send the stars into the night sky I enchant some and scatter them here and there.

If somepony makes I wish on one I have the power to grant it or not. You were looking at one last night when you made your wish," she explained, "so I granted the wish and brought him home to you this morning,".

"Oh thank you princess!" he hugged her hoof.

"Twas my pleasure young one," Luna said with a smile. Later that day after school Button spent the whole day playing with Loyalty. It's true what ponies say. A dog is truly a colt's best friend.