So guys here's another chapter. Sorry that it has been so long since I posted. And to those that have been leaving me reviews thank you for the praise. I'm glad that you have enjoyed my story. And thank all of you guys and girls and any other genders that have enjoyed the story. Well anyways much thanks but lets get to the story. Here's Chapter Seven of Silver and Gold.
I remained in the bed for the longest of times, just staring up at the ceiling. I was gathering my thoughts, trying to figure out why it seems to bother me about being a pixie, especially when it seems that every pony is ok with it. Even Rainbow Dash said that we weren't all bad. So why was I bothered with being a pixie? Did it have something to do with me being a vampire? My thoughts were a jumbled mess. I wasn't sure if I'll be able to get them all straighten out. Maybe I could go talk to some pony. But who? Derpy delivers mail in the morning, so she'll be busy until this afternoon. That Twilight Sparkle seemed smart, maybe she'll help. And with that, I got out of bed and walked over to the library. It was a crisp day with a gentle breeze and gray clouds over head. My kind of day, as long as it didn't rain. I knocked on the library door and waited. The door opened and Spike poked his head out.
"Hey Silver, what's up?" he asked sleepily, rubbing one of his eyes with his claw.
"I'm looking for Twilight Sparkle, she around?"
"No she went over to Pinkie's. You can wait here if you want," he yawned out his response and held the door open for me before walking up the stairs, I'm guessing to go back to bed.
I picked up the book I was reading the last time I was here and began reading. Time passed on and I was already halfway through a third book before Spike came down. He looked over my way.
"She still not back?"
I shook my head and put down the book, "It's only been an hour and forty five minutes."
He nodded sleepily and went into the kitchen.
"You hungry Silver?"
And with that my stomach growled. The last time I ate was when I first arrived here.
"I'll take that as a yes," Spike said as he stifled a chuckle.
He came out later with a plate of hay fries and set them down beside me. When he left to go back to the kitchen I quickly devoured them. Not really a thought about etiquette went through my mind as I shoveled them in. They were gone in an instant and my stomach let out a satisfied growl. Fortunately this one was a lot more silent then the one before so Spike shouldn't have been able to hear it. I went back to reading my book as Spike walked out with a bowl of jewels, his mouth watering. He glanced over at me and my empty plate. I guess he was surprised on how fast I ate them since he did pile on a good bit.
"Would you like some more?"
"No, thank you, Spike."
"You're sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure."
He shrugged and sat down on the chair that was in the room, eating spoonful after spoonful of jewels. We waited in silence with me reading and him eating. After about another hour or so, Twilight Sparkle came in and looked at us both.
"Afternoon Silver, Spike."
"Heya, Twi."
I looked at the clock in confusion, was it already afternoon? Well it was but not as late as I thought it would be.
"Afternoon Twilight Sparkle."
"What brings you here Silver? Reading?"
"Actually no, I was looking for you."
"Oh, why's that?" she asked, a hint of worry and curiosity in her voice as she used her magic to take her bags off.
"I needed somepony to talk to about some things that are bothering me," I explained.
She was silent for a few minutes, "Well, I can listen but I'm not sure I can be much help."
"That's a start."
She nodded and asked Spike to pick up some stuff from the store. I guess that was to keep him busy while we talked. She sat down and waited. I sighed and put down my book, thinking of a way to explain it all.
"Well as you know I'm a pixie," I slowly started, "and well I'm not sure how to explain it, um… well…"
I went silent.
"Take your time. But what seems to be bothering you?" she asked.
"I guess how every pony is reacting to it."
"What you mean?"
"To me being a pixie. I was always told to be careful around other ponies because they did not like pixies because of the war."
"But that was a long time ago, why does it bother you?"
I shrugged, I honestly didn't have a clue.
"That's just how I was raised, I guess."
We sat there talking mostly about how I felt about being a pixie. Not really what my problems were. My real problems were how do I explain my actions to the other ponies.
"Well thanks. I'm gonna go see Applejack and see if she can help me take my mind off everything."
Twilight nodded, "Be safe."
I nodded and made my way to Sweet Apple Acres. I greeted her and asked if there was anything I could do around her farm.
"No, I think we got it here, sugar cube."
She thought about it for a bit more..
"Unless you wanna help them bake."
"I'll give it a shot."
I walked inside and found the kitchen… and the biggest mess I've ever seen in my life.
"Um hello, I'm here to lend a hoof.."
"What's that sonny, you're here to mend the roof?" Granny Smith asked, as she turned to look at me.
"Um no, I'm here to bake."
"You're here to shake?"
There was a giggle from behind Granny Smith, "No, Granny. He's gonna help us in the kitchen."
"Ohh, well, why didn't ya say so sonny? Well come on in."
I followed them into the mess of a kitchen.
"Hey, you're that sparkly stranger that was here the other day. What happened between you and Rainbow?" asked the small filly behind Granny Smith.
"Oh, she was just mad that I woke her up."
"Yeah, she can be like. Y'alls best be careful when she's napping."
Don't I know. I have firsthand experience about waking her up… and being a pixie around a Pegasus.
"She forgave me once Applejack and the others explained what happened."
"Well that's good mister."
"It's Silvering Gold. But I'm sure we met before. Apple Blossom right?"
"You're close. It's Apple Bloom, and that there is Granny Smith," she pointed to the other pony, who was mumbling something over a book.
"So what is it that we are baking today?"
"Apple pies."
"Apple Bloom, go on and tell Applejack we need more apples," Granny Smith suddenly said.
"Yes Granny," Apple Bloom walked over to the window and shouted, "APPLEJACK, WE NEED MORE APPLES!"
And with that she hopped down from the counter and waited. A few moments later Applejack arrived with a big bucket of apples. I helped her unload them in the kitchen as the other two got to work with cutting and mashing and mixing and everything else needed to bake a pie. At the end of the day, we had made forty pies. Well they did, I helped by grabbing stuff off shelves and helping Applejack bring apples in. They tried paying me, but I politely refused and left shortly bidding them goodbye and walked back into Ponyville, just as the sun was setting.
And that ends this chapter. I hope you have enjoyed it. Reviews are appreciated. Again I hope you have enjoyed this chapter as long as the rest of this story.
