I'm really sorry for the slow output on my writing. I wanted to use the new writing program to get a lot of work done but, sadly it doesn't seem to want to work.

Anyway I put a note at the end of last chapter that I don't think really anyone saw but, there should be a link to a poll on my profile page for a upcoming chapter, I would appreciate it if you guys would take the time to look at it.

I am for now going to have to use my note writer and my school computer to get chapters out. (sorry guys, I am trying to find something better.) -_-

So here is the new chapter, and I hope the increased length will make up for how long it took to come out.

I will be having two oc's come in briefly during this chapter so keep an eye out. i do not own them. they are owned seperately by cake mix pony and trentlar the dark warrior

Chapter 4

I was confronted by a small pink pony with a mane that looked like a bunch of party balloons. Not like it had been grown but, more like inflated. Then Pinkie Pie started to talk at a speed my ears could barely keep up with.

"We all worked on this surprise party to help you feel good about being in Ponyville! We hoped that it would make you happy and you would want to stay so, what do you think?"

As everyone stood around i noticed they were waiting to see my reaction. i also saw a few i had ponies i never met before. These ponies have done more than pretty much anyone i know to try to make me feel welcome.

One of them let me live in her house because i had nowhere else to go, even though i'm a complete stranger. Now look at me, surrounded by others who just want to be friendly and get to know me.

"Pinkie, thank you very much for the party. Thank all of you, for showing me a kindness i would rarely see back home. So yes Pinkie, i think i will stay for a while." i'm not sure if i would leave if i knew how.

I was going to go see the other party guests but, before i realised what i was doing i had kneeled down and pulled Pinkie into a gentle hug. "Your welcome Zach, i just like making ponies feel good."

I asked Pinkie to show me the other party guests. she first introduced me to the owners of the bakery, the cakes. I thanked them for having me in their home and got a warm reception from the Mrs. which consisted of a hug and some fresh baked cookies.

Then she had me meet her new co-worker Cake Mix. He was a light yellow Pegasus stallion with a short brown mane that looked like it was combed forward. A yellow coat (hair on body) and glasses, with fancy white leg and hoof straps with gold pins, a white vest with a raised collar and white choker.(not sure if i used right terms for clothes, you can see cake mix's picture from the creator's facebook)

"It's nice to meet you Cake Mix. I hope you and Pinkie are doing well and i'm happy you could make it." Cake was flying at chest level as he approached. "I'm happy to meet you too. I hope you enjoy your stay in Ponyville. Maybe we can hang out sometime?"

I bump my fist to his hoof to say yes. "I'll see you later Cake, don't forget to watch Pinkie." I move on to meet the last pony i haven't met yet. A large dark coated stallion with a red and black mane. He was only slightly smaller than big mac so he didn't have to look up at me. i then noticed the horn on his head, so that means he must be a unicorn.

i walked up to him but he look rather serene. "Hey there, how are you doing today?" he offered me a small smile as he spoke in a sleepy sounding voice "I'm doing fine, just thought it would be good to meet a new guy in town, you know."

"Well at least there are a few guys around here. I don't mind the girls but, sometimes there are things you can only do with your bros right?" I try to make my voice as calm as his but it just doesn't seem possible. He could give Big Mac a run for his bits.

He gives me a slow nod as he yawns "By the way my names Trentlar but i just like to be called Trent." Trent huh? well i guess that fits, he acts like a laid back skater kid i used to know.

"Well it was good to meet you Trent. Me, you and Cake should all go out some time." I see him give his standard sleepy looking smile as i walk along with Pinkie at my side. Well now that i've met everyone i might as well do what your supposed to at a party.

"So Pinkie, what do you have planned for the night?" she pulls me towards the others as we head upstairs "you'll see, let's go, let's go!" I assume by her giddyness that it must be something good, that or it's just Pinkie being Pinkie.

The cakes remain downstairs saying that they are just geting things ready for tommorrow and not to mind them, but i was wondering why they wouldn't want to enjoy one of Pinkie's parties.

After heading up the stairs i see what looks like an old phonograph. I remember learning that they were used to play music on records a while ago, before music cd's were a major thing. "So Pinkie how do you plan on playing music? I don't see a stereo up here."

She laughs as she walks away and quickly returns with what appears to be an old vinyl record. You have GOT to be kidding me. She doesn't expect something that old to work for a party.

Well she proves me wrong because when that record starts playing i hear a rather catchy club soundtrack pick up. Wouldn't be my first choice but if you like the wub wub... at this point i just let myself gravitate towards the wall as i usually do when i'm at a party, avoid any and all dancing.

I look towards Pinkie and the way she was swinging her hips around look like she would put someone in the hospital if they got too close. Then there was Applejack who looked like she was kicking out at something but, she seemed to be enjoying herself.

Rarity and Flutter were standing with eachother slowly bobbing along to the music. I will admit that i think Flutter is adorable when she is in public. Twilight and Cake Mix were having a conversation by the drink table.

Then of course there was RainbowDash flying around and doing tricks to the music. I will say she can be quite a show off but it is one of the qualities i like about her.

Out of nowhere pops out Trent scaring the sense out of me. "Hey, why are you over here? you should be dancing." i let my heart return to normal before i responded "Ok first of all, never do that again, second of all, i don't dance." i recieve a look as if i were a foal who had claimed the sky was made of glass.

"What do you mean? you don't know how to dance, you just do it." Well, that was rather deep. he herds me out onto the dance floor and i notice my friends glance at me.

"Listen i really can't dance, i look horrible when i try, which is why i don't." He stops and gestures to the others "Do you think anypony here really cares about their dancing "looking good"? it's about having fun Zach, besides, were all friends here right?" Wow, he is good.

Well you know what, he has a good point so i might as well. I still value my safety so i move towards Rarity and Fluttershy, just to avoid getting hit by a stray Pinkie bump. "Hey girls, how has your day been?" Rarity seems more eager to answer "Well darling, i am happy to say that Sweetiebell has recovered and is sleeping over with her friends at Appleblooms. You can come by tommorrow to pick up some proper attire Darling, i finished just before the party."

"Thank you Rarity, i am happy to have your help at such short notice. How about you Fluttershy, anything interestng today?" Fluttershy told me about how she took care of the animals today, she said that it was much easier to feed them with the trough i made. "Well you are letting me stay with you until i can find a home so it's the least i can do."

I noticed that the music had begun to die down and applejack was bringing up a large wooden tub dilled with water. Now what in the hay is this about? Everypony was gathered around the tub excitedly so, it must be something good.

"Hey AJ whats that for?" i walk up to the back of the group but i can still see it over all of them. "Huh, yer sayin you haven't ever played bobbing fer apples?" I instantly realise what is waiting for me and i feel a combination of two emotions, anxiety and happiness.

"As a matter of fact, yes i have." i swagger up to the front of the group ready to start drowning myself in the hopes of catching fruit in my teeth. I always had fun playing this game but, it is a little strange to hold my head underwater of my own free will.

I plunge my head into the water after taking a calm breath, i know if i dart for them it will move them away so i move slowly. When an apple is near my mouth i chomp down on it and pull up, i repeat this process several times within my time limit. When AJ pulls me out to end my turn i've collected my ninth apple after five three minutes.

(general murmer) "Wow, i've never gotten that many so fast. You did good Zach." I can see Rainbow isn't as content with my score "Ha, i can beat that in ten seconds flat, just watch me!" I knew she was just being competitive so i didn't take it personally, it was just Rainbow.

However she was a little less accepting when she could only get eight in the three minute period. "Hey, it's okay Rainbow, you did really awesome. If you hadn't been moving your head so fast then you would have definitely got more than me."

She looks up at me with a confused expression "How come your not telling me that your better, you beat me. How are you that good anyway?" I look down at her and smile "Well it's simple, this is a friendly competition so, it doesn't matter. I got this good because i've played for a long time."

I pull Rainbow into a friendly hug, I wanted to make her feel better "Ok now how about we all go have some fun?" I see Applejack with a barrel labeled cider and Rainbow seems to have undergone a rather scary transformation.

"Umm AJ what is that and why is Rainbow crazy right now?" I ask with no small amount of concern in my voice. She tells me it's her famous cider but, apparently I missed something because as I grab a cup and start chugging down the delicous bitter-sweet liquid she keeps staring at me.

I stop when my cup is empty "Man I was thirsty, I see Rainbow is doing the same." Applejack walks up to me rather slowly "sug, are ya'll feelin all right?" I nod to show her I feel fine, then I notice that as Rainbow finishes her glass (which was half the size of mine) she seems to have trouble hovering.

"AJ what is this again?" I look down at my cup fearfully, will it hurt me? "Well Zach this is my special hard cider so, it's alcoholic." Hmmmm I've never had alcohol before but this is good. " I normally avoid the stuff because it clouds your judgment and besides, it tastes foul but, I like your's."

We have a good time, even though Rainbow dash did start acting strange after her drinks. She was flying upside down, she was trying to piggie back me and was trying to take a bath in the apple cider.

I didn't seem to be affected by the cider, probobly because of my size, so I made sure everyone got home okay. Me, Trent and Cake had a nice talk as we walked to their place. They actually lived really close to eachother. We promised to go out and find a place for the three of us to relax.

I carried Fluttershy up to her bed and tucked her in, she said goodnight as I was closing the door. I thanked her for her being so kind to me and went to my room, all in all today was exciting to say the least.

Well I hope that is good enough for all of you to call off the dogs. I am sorry for taking so long to write but I have been trying a ton of things to make my writing time more efficient.

I hope to be able to get some more oc's (maybe some girl ones too) and maybe even some fan art for existing characters. Last thing I would like as many votes as possible on my poll, it is available from my profile and it will be closed one week after the release of chapter five.

Thank you all and I am so happy that I can make something that keeps your interest, may the harmony always be with you.