A/N: Hi everyone this is the third chapter of my mlp fanfic. I hope you like it. I'm really trying to get to the good parts already! Anyway hope you enjoy reading it!
The stallion walked slowly through the streets, as the sun was finally beginning to go down behind him. He unconsciously sighed a breath of relief taking comfort in the fact. Ever since he was a filly, had always felt the most safe at night for some strange reason. His cloaked figure moved through the crowded streets, looking for the location he was headed to. While he was speaking with the mere from earlier, he made sure to take mental notes of every turn, every distance, and every direction she had given him. Since he had begun walking, he had been lightly counting underneath his breath, estimating his own time of arrival. If he was correct, he was going to arrive right about...now. He came to a full stop, and slowly lifted his head to where the mere's directions had lead him. He took a moment to look at the building and its surroundings. He had never seen somewhere so...colorfully decorated.
The stallion stepped back further from the building and his eyes fell on the sign above the shop's colorful door. He saw the name "Sugar Cube Corner" in colorful letter. It seemed to fit perfectly. He lightly stepped to the side to and peered inside the window at the side. He frowned slightly. There were still other ponies inside. Just when he had thought he was going to keep getting breaks. The stallion walked a few feet away from the store and looked across the street. There was a supplies store there just like the mere had told him. He looked over his shoulder at the food place again. Perhaps it would be best it he were to hold off on the food and go get the items he needed. It may even be less crowded by the time he got back. The loud grumble coming from his stomach changed his mind immediately. He needed to food...Now. The supplies would be of no use to him if he fainted from hunger. He walked back to Sugar Cube Corner, took a deep breath and walked through the doors.
The minute he walked through the doors, he was one edge because of the number of ponies in the place. He was overcome by an immense urge to turn back the way he came but decided against it. It would be alright. By the looks of the town, ponies come and go into these kinds of places all the time so it would be very unlikely for him bring much attention to himself. He had not walked five steps into the place before a mere who seemed to have popped out of nowhere was in front of him smiling brightly.
"Hello! Welcome to Sugar Cube Corner!", the mere said happily. She looked sweet. Literally. Her outfit and mane resembled what looked to be sweet pastries. He took note that here mane looked as if it were a pile of sweet pink creme but of course did not comment on it. The stallion only nodded, not really wanting to speak.
"What can we get you?", she asked warmly.
He looked around the small shop, as he had not seen anything like it where he had come from. Bright colors and playful designs covered the interior of the place. It felt like... a happy place. He looked at the mere again who was still smiling at him, trying to be attentive. Ponies here sure were welcoming. He cleared his throat and spoke,
"I...I'm not quite sure", he said.
The mere looked at him and smiled.
"I take it you've never been here before then?", she said.
"Yes", was all he said.
She shrugged gleefully.
"Well always nice to see a fresh face in town"..., she said nicely but then trailed off, when she realized that she couldn't quite make out his face. She quickly dismissed it, however and brought her attention back to her newest customer.
"Tell me please...do you have...food here?", the stallion asked.
"Do we!", the mere said, beaming.
"Follow me please. Let me lead you to an empty table.", she said moving further into the store. He followed at a safe distance behind. As they walked through the store, the mere took quick glances at the male while he was not paying attention. She could not help but think that there was something...special about the stallion that was now walking behind here. In a moment she had led him to a table to which she kindly beckoned him to sit down at. The stallion was grateful that it was in a semi-quiet part of the store where not many others were. As he walked past her, she could not help but notice his height. He was tall and even without being able to see clearly she could tell that he had very powerful legs. She quickly stopped thinking about such things and reminded herself that she was happily married with two foals of her own.
After the stallion had sat down, an orange colt with a bakery hat on his head waved to the mere. Though he was busily tidying up and sweeping his stopped to smile at them. The mere with the light blue coat waved back.
"Oh, Carrot Cake, sweetie! We have a brand new customer! A first timer!", she said happily.
The colt walked over to them and smiled.
"Well that's great! Have you ordered yet?", he asked the stallion, Again he shook his head.
"What is...good to eat here?", the stallion asked.
Both of them smiled at each other and then him.
"Why everything of course!", the mere said.
The male nodded.
"We got the best baked good in town! Why don't you give some a try?", he said, smiling.
A loud grumble escaped his stomach, one that all three of them could hear.
"Please...Anything you have to offer me is fine", he said, putting a hoof on his stomach, embarrassed by the sound.
"Well, looked like we need to get you fed!. Hold on and I'll bring something right to you!", the mere said and hurried off. Before she was out of sight she turned back to look at him.
"My name's Cupcake by the way and that's Carrot Cake, my husband", she said and the male waved at him. Welcome to Ponyville!", she said before hurrying to get his food. Carrot Cake tipped his hat in a friendly manner and got back to his cleaning. It was only a few minutes because the light blue mere emerged again, carrying two trays in both hands. She placed the food in front of him on the table. The stallion could not help but look at the food inquisitively. He had never seen it before.
"What...it this?", he asked, curious now.
"Well what's the matter? You never had apple cobbler before?", she asked.
The stallion merely shook his head.
"You'll love it! Trust me! I brought you other food too, since you looked so hungry!"
She pushed the tray towards him, waiting.
The stallion picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, chewing slowly. His eyes widened. He had never tasted anything like this before! It was crumbly yet moist, and not too sweet. It was good!
"Delicious….:", he said, and smiled.
"Well eat up and call if you need anything!", she said and hurried off.
A while later, he took his last bit of food and leaned back in the chair. That...was truly something special. He didn't know if it was because he was starving or if it was because the food was so good that he felt so filled. He picked up the last crumb that was on his place and ate it. There was not a scrap of food left on any of the plates, No...it was the delicious food. Even the apple and fruit salad were amazing. Not to mention the oats. That was a good call. A leaned forward when he saw the mere coming towards him.
"You enjoyed it, I hope", she said and smiled.
He nodded.
"We're actually about to close up now..but if there is anything else you want then….", she said, trailing off.
"No...thank you. Your food was delicious. I will have to make sure to stop by again.", he said.
"You can leave your plates there. We'll pick them up", she said, noticing that he was reaching for them already.
He nodded and reached into his saddle bag.
"Thank you again for the food", the stallion said.
"Please accept this...as a payment for your food and kindness", he said and reached into his saddle bag and pulled out a large red mare's eyes went large at the sight of it.
"This still is the way to compensate for purchased services isn't it", he asked, worried he was doing something wrong. It was a moment before the mare could form words with her mouth.
"Y-yes it is….b-but we can't accept something so...so...amazing", she stammered.
"You need not worry...I have...more", he said.
"Please...accept it ", he said, putting it in her own hoof.
Cupcake marveled at its brilliance. The stone was a ruby red and warm to the touch. Its edges were precise and molded perfectly.
"It's a Red Beryl. Please do with it what you want", he said
"Are you sure?", she asked again.
"Yes", he said, and stood.
"Thank you again", he said and walked through the doors.
Once outside, he walked across the street to the supplies store, he had been in by earlier and was crestfallen to see that the sign on the door said that it was closed. At least he was able to get food to sustain himself. The supplies could wait till tomorrow. He looked back at the bakery that still had the lights on. They were closing now but tomorrow they would be opened again. Perhaps it was a good thing that he would need to come back here tomorrow after all. He would not mind taking part in tasting more of their delicious food. He looked up. The sky was now dark once again and he saw that there were stars out once again, as beautiful and clear in the night sky as the last time he had saw them. He smiled, glad that he had taken the time to eat such a good meal, but he was still not ready to rest just yet. What pony would be able to sleep through such a gorgeous night? He knew he could gaze at the night's beauty for an eternity and never tire of it. He walked into the night and in the direction to get out of town until tomorrow, at the same time when the sun would fall again.
A/N: OK next chapter I will really introduce the the stallion to the new characters! _
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