Chapter 5: return to normal
A week pass by in hast. Ponies slowly return to their normal lives, and before we know it, it was as if the ever night had never actually happened. Our newest member of pony Ville also begins to settle in. Twilight ended up as our new librarian, which was actually no surprise, once we learn of her loves for books.
It was a morning like any others. I got up in the morning expecting nothing out of the ordinary. And before I know it, I had already got down stairs and was preparing breakfast. While the Ever night event was exciting, it is much better to be safe and worry free. As I was finishing breakfast, I quickly glance at the clock. With another ten minutes before I had to get Dinky up, I sat down and let myself relax for a moment. While my eyes wonder about, one of my eye caught my own reflection on the window. Apparently I have not washed up nor have I comb my mane, I look like a disaster. I flied back upstairs, as quietly as I can, trying to let Dinky enjoy her last few minutes of sleep, before I wake her up. After another few more minutes, I was ready. As I slowly enter Dinky's room, she was still cuddle up in her blankets, and was soundly asleep. After a few nudge, the daily routine begins. Starting with the bargaining coming from Dinky, which follow immediately by my refusal, and as soon as I refuse, Dinky pulls blanket over her head, and finally ends with me pulling her off the bed by her tail. As I dragged her out of the room, she tries her best to crawls back onto her bed, try as she may, her effort yielded no results. After a few more desperate attempts to return to her warm bed, she finally gave in. I went downstairs to put the final finishing touches on the breakfast, as Dinky went and wash up for school.
After dropping Dinky off at school, I head towards the post office. While there still isn't many mail, due to the ever night incident, there are enough mails and package for us mail ponies to get back to work. I tried my best to stay out of most ponies way, but never the less, I still ran into a good number of them. By the time I finally arrive at the post office, I had run into five ponies, three trees, and six birds, by my count. There wasn't many mail ponies around. The first thought flashes through my mind was "Dear Celestria, were I late?" but upon looking at the clock, my worry was set to ease. While I am still curious about the lack of mail ponies, I didn't thought much, and head off onto my usual route.
The first half of the route was smooth sailing, since I didn't run into anything. But as soon as I begin to felt confident, I ran into a tree that appeared out of nowhere. As I falls to the ground, I ready myself for the impact. Luckily, I landed on something soft. After I composed myself, I hop off of what I landed on. When I turn around to see what I have landed on, I saw the brown Stallion that I landed on week ago, laying on the ground.
"Are you alright?" I helped him up. He look at me with those blue eyes again, and once again I was caught by them.
"Miss Ditzy, perhaps you could inform me next time, before you drop in on me? If a pony does not know better, he may think you are doing this on purpose." He looks at me with a smile, though there also seem to have a touch of irritation, but what do I know.
"It wasn't on purpose, I assure you. It's just a coincident." I lower my head, in shame.
"So you are imply that, it is destiny that you just happen to fall on top of me twice in the pass week, perhaps I should start wearing a safety helmet from now on? While I do not mind the company, I do prefer a less painful means to see you." He lifts my head with his hoof, while his word seem to be a bit thorny, he manage to make them sound like jokes.
"Hopefully this won't happen again." I turn away hiding my embarrassment. I have long learn to not care any more, but talking to him, I just can't help myself but let those hidden emotions surface, even just a little bit.
"While the offer of not getting crush does sound tempting, but if that mean I won't be able to see you again, that would be quite the price to pay. Since I did broke your fall twice, I think you own me a meal, won't you agree?" he looks at me with those charming eyes again. With my best effort I turn my eyes away.
"I suppose, but I am kind of busy right now. Perhaps we could schedule another time?" I replied
"So I should be expecting another drop in then?" I can't tell if he is joking, or angry. But the smile seems to indicate he tries to be playful.
"I'll be at sugar cube corner around two, just meet me there. I really have to go, so many mails, so little time" I smile back, then before he could say another word, I flew off.
The next three house went by smoothly. As I continue on my route, I spotted Twilight and her friends in the middle of the village. As I approach, it became apparent that there seem to be a problem, since Apple Jack, Pinky, Rainbow Dash, Rarity and even the usually shy Fluttershy are arguing. In matter of seconds, the already heated argument turned into a full out fight. Many ponies moved away from the group, not wanting to be drag into the fight. Finally, Twilight in a loud shout, stop the other five in their track. After a few more word, Twilight sent the five mares off on their separate path. She then walked away alone. While I am still curious as to what just happened, I realize I should get back to delivering my mail. As I continue, I felt a tap on my wing, when I turn around, I saw Cloud kicker was right behind me.
"Hi Cloud kicker. What can I do for you today?" I greet her with a smile,
"We are schedule for rain. Move above the clouds, so you don't get wet." She point upward with her hoof, so I thanked her with a smile, and headed above the clouds. As I try my best to read the map, trying to figure out where should I get back down to the ground, I saw a small hole in the clouds. Sitting next to the hole was Dashy, she seem to talking to some pony. My guess is the conversation didn't go so well, since moment later she closed the hole leaving whoever she was talking to in the rain. I try to walk up to her, but she stormed off angrily.
finally after spending a hour trying to figure out the map, I decided to just go back to the ground. It is still raining, and many ponies had returned indoor to dodge the rain. as I slowly walks towards all the house, I used my wings to protect the bag, so the letters don't get wet. By the time the rain stopped, I have finished my route, and am heading towards sugar cube corner. On my way there, I saw Apple jack with a wagon full of delicious apple treats. As I approach Apple jack she didn't seem to notice me.
"Apple jack, are you going to sell all of those treats?" AJ turn around finally saw me,
"Oh no, sugar cube, all of those are for my dear friend Twilight. I want to show her what a great friend I am, so I reckon I prepared all of those treats for her myself." AJ said proudly.
"Don't you think this is just a little bit too much for one pony to eat alone?" Looking at the wagon full of treats, I begin to wonder the logic that is going through AJ's head.
"Sure Twi, can eat all of them. She is a full grown pony after all." AJ seem a bit irritated by me questioning her.
"Alright, they do look delicious, I'm sure she will love it. Are you taking them to the library? Do you need a hoof at moving the wagon?"
"NO! I'm plenty strong enough to pull this wagon." AJ clearly seem offended by my offer to help. With that, I decided to stop while I am ahead. After saying good-bye to AJ, I continue towards sugar cube corner.
As soon as I got into Sugar cube corner, I was met with the party cannon in my muzzle. I slowly back out of the door, as Pinky pushes the party cannon out of the door.
"Dare I ask?" I look towards Mrs. Cupcake, but all I got was a nervous smile. As I, once again attempts to enter Sugar cube corner, Pinky jumped in front of me. I brace myself, preparing to be nuked by the Pinky bomb. Luckily she just handed me a invitation. As soon a Pinky disappears to Celestria knows where, I finally manage to enter sugar cube corner without interruption. Mrs. Cupcake greets me with a smile, and in her hooves is a trait of freshly baked muffins.
While I was enjoying my muffin, a brown Stallion enters through the door. Mr. Carrot Cake greets the stallion, but the stallion looks around, until finally his eyes found me. He walks up to where I was sitting and sat next to me.
"So Miss Ditzy, we meet again. And may I say this is much more pleasant, and less painful than our last two encounters." Once again, his smile and beautiful blue eyes attempts to drew me in.
"Eating muffin, wait until I finish my muffin." I shot him a look, then proceeds to nibble on the muffin. A brow was clearly raised, but since he did not say anything, I continue nibbling.
"So you like muffins?" he once again try to start a conversation. However, I simply ignored him, while continue nibbling on the muffin. A disappointed look surfaced on his face. Before even another word were exchanged, Mrs. Cupcake walk up to the Stallion
"Don't take it personally; there is not a single pony that can get through to her, when she has a muffin in her hooves." Mrs. Cupcake explains to the stallion with a smile, although his smile still have yet to return, the disappointing look was clearly gone. Finally, after a while I finally finished my muffin.
"So, as I was asking, you really like muffins huh?" he looks at me with those blue eyes, which I have gave up on resisting. I nodded.
"I never did caught your name, considering you have saved me twice from breaking my hooves, I probably should had asked for you name." I showed a small smile.
"The name is Time Turner, but some ponies call me Dr. Hooves. Never understand why, but I do not really mind anyway. So, tell me a bit about yourself. From what I have heard, you were a manias, a disaster waiting to strike. And with my personal experience, I can't say I'm a non-believer, but I would like to hear both side of the story." he once again shown one of those warm smile that really brought back memories.
It must have been the blue eyes and those warm smiles, but while I'm around him, I can't help but let my guards down. Before I knew it, I had told him about the incident, that only hoof full of pony even knows. Upon hearing the story, I see a few drops of tears flowing down his eyes.
"I am so sorry for your lost. I can't believe those ponies could pick on you, because of your conditions." His voice was so kind, so sweet, so comforting. For a moment, Time turner seem to burr out of existent, and in his place was Muffin. before I could snap out it, I jump up, and held Time Turner in my arms. Tears flew down like rivers, and once they started, there was no stopping them. Time Turner simply sat there, while I let all those past buried emotion burst out like a flood. After a while, Mrs. Cupcake came and try to figure out what happened, her first thought was Time Turner had took advantage of me. She was ready slap him, and threw him out. But after hearing what actually happened, she went to the back and got some paper and muffins.
"Cheer up dearie, and dry those tears, you don't want to let Dinky seem them when you go pick her up now, do you?" with a smile, she went back to work.
"Miss Ditzy, not that I mind, but perhaps you could let go of me?" after I finally stop crying, Time Turner kindly asked for me to stop hugging him. I quickly let go, and was embarrassed. But he simply smile, and told me that if I ever need to cry like that again, I could always go find him.
By the time I arrive at the school, I was clearly late. However, Dinky as always are there waiting for me patiently. When she saw me, she ran towards me, and jumped onto me, while hugging me.
"Mom, have you been crying?" Dinky looks at my suspiciously, I tries to deny it, but when she points at the wet fur on my face, I used the rain as an excuse. While Dinky is still suspicious, she didn't pursuit further.
"Look mom, Pinky has another party, can we go?" the little filly's eyes are sparkling; it was really hard to say no. as we move towards the designated location, we saw group of ponies throwing Twilight into the air then catching her, which proceed with throwing her up into the air again. Finally, the lavender unicorn lets out a scream, which all the ponies scatters. AJ, Fluttershy, and Pinky dive to catch Twilight, but Dashy was faster, and she catches Twilight in the air, then slowly set her back to the ground. Upon landing, Twilight confronts AJ, Fluttershy, Pinky and Rainbow Dash about how they were doing all the stuff for the ticket. One pony ask what were Twilight talking about. Pinky being the pony she is, quickly explains that Twilight has an extra ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala, which sent the whole crowd into frenzy. Dinky tugs at my wing, showing a longing look, which is a clear indication that she also hope to get her hoof on the ticket. With a sigh, we join the mob. The mob chases Twilight through the town. Until we finally corner her. As we slowly approaches praising her mane, offering good deed and other mean to get on her good side, she closed her eyes and after a flash, she disappeared into thin air. The mob was confused for a moment, but soon they realize Twilight was gone, and they rush towards the library. As the mob arrived, we saw the six mares walking out of the library. As the mob approaches, AJ and Dashy jump out to the front of the group and protects their friends from the mob.
"Ticket" the mob let out a cry.
"Sorry, but I have already gave out all the tickets. I don't have any extras left." Twilight pushes pass Dashy and apologize to the crowd. While some ponies were reluctant to give up, most ponies accepted Twilight's decision and went home. Looking at the disappointed filly, I felt a bit heart broken, But there is nothing we could do. I picked Dinky up with my muzzle, and then placed her on my back.
"Let's go home muffin, what do you want for dinner?"