Riding the train


(A/N): English is not my language, so if you find a grammatical error let me know; 🇧🇷


A while after Pegasus left the room, the mares stopped crying and calmed down and now argued among themselves what would be the fate of the young foal.

Princess Celestia: Despite proving that he can take good care of himself, he's still just a kid.

Princess Luna: That's right sister, he needs someone to guide him in this new world.

Princess Cadence: But who would it be?

Princess Celestia looks at Mane 6 thoughtfully and her gaze turns to her best student, Twilight, of all the six Twilight could be the most suitable for such a task and responsibility, she was hardworking and dedicated and was the one who showed the most concern with the boy almost common mother instinct. Perhaps she could guide him on this new path and the other five as Elements of Harmony could be of great help in this situation. Celestia then walked towards the Mane 6 which caught their attention.

Princess Celestia: Twilight.

Hearing her name being called, the mare walked ahead of her group, standing in front of her mentor.

Princess Celestia: Twilight, my best student, I have an assignment for you but only if you accept. Pegasus needed someone to guide him and help him adapt to this new world. You have proven yourself responsible, dedicated and skillful, my dear apprentice. That's why I want to ask you to be the guide of this Pegasus, do you accept this mission?

Twilight took a moment to think, such a task would not be easy, taking care of a young pre-teen foal from an era long past wasn't for everyone, but Twilight knew that if Celestia was asking her it was because the Princess believed that she would make it, that she would do the job, besides the poor colt needed help and she was more than willing to help the boy. Twilight then got a serious, confident look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia, it will be a joy to be able to guide this young foal on her path. I accept the task.

The rest of the Mane 6 then sided with Twilight to support her.

Applejack: I'm proud of you, sweetie.

Fluttershy: Me too.

Rarity: It won't be easy...

Rainbow Dash: But we're here to help you with whatever you need.

Pinkie Pie: That pegasus will feel right at home!

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks girls.

Celestia smiled at that, Twilight had really made good friends in Ponyville, maybe making Pegasus live there with her would do him good, maybe he'll make friendships that help him move on, at least she hoped so.

Spike: (Thoughts) It'll be nice to have someone else to talk to.

Spike was excited at the idea of ​​having Pegasus live with them, he would make sure he felt happy and welcome in his new home, maybe a great friendship would be born between the two of them.

A noise was heard which caught the attention of everyone in the room, the door had been opened by Pegasus himself who seemed to be a little better after hearing the sad news, Celestia waved him closer and he hesitantly walked towards them and stopped. in front of Celestia not sure what to say.

Pegasus???: Princess Celestia, h-now that I know the truth what will happen to me?

Celestia grinned at Pegasus who was a little confused by this.

Princess Celestia: First of all, why don't you tell us your name?

The foal's eyes widened as he realized that after everything that had happened he had never said what his name was, he then turned a little red with embarrassment as he scratched the back of his head.

Pegasus???: Oh right, Haha where are my manners?

He then gains a confident look on his face and an excited smile.

Pegasus???: I'm Sonic, Sonic Comet.

Luna and Cadence then stood by Celestia's side.

Princess Cadence: Good Sonic Comet, nice to meet you.

Sonic Comet: The pleasure is all mine.

Princess Luna: As for what would happen to you, we talked and came to an agreement.

Sonic Comet: What deal?

Twilight then walks up to Sonic with a smile.

Princess Celestia: You will be under the tutelage of Twilight Sparkle, my student.

Sonic then turns his gaze to said mare.

Twilight Sparkle: I know it's been hard for you, but I want to be able to help you. It will be a pleasure to be able to take care of you.

Sonic Comet: Thank you Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight then gives Sonic a hug and he gets a little tense with the sudden action but soon returns the hug when tears of happiness form in his eyes but he decided to be strong not to cry again. After separating Spike approaches them.

Twilight Sparkle: Sonic, this is Spike, my number one assistant.

Spike then extends his claw to greet Sonic and he soon returns the greeting.

Spike: It's a pleasure to meet you.

Sonic Comet: For me too Spike.

Just then, it sinks in and Sonic realizes that Spike was a dragon and he's wide-eyed.

Sonic Comet: Are you a dragon?!

Spike gives a smug smile before speaking.

Spike: Yeah, I know.

Sonic Comet: This is too much! Uncle used to tell me stories about dragons but I never really saw one.

Spike then places his claws on his waist and puffs out his chest to look cool.

Sonic Comet: I just didn't think they were that small.

Pegasus' comment made Spike fall to the ground with his legs up like in anime.

Spike: Hey! I'm still a baby dragon ok?!

Sonic laughs at the reaction of his new flaky starch.

Sonic Comet: *laughs* I know. Sorry about that.

Twilight watched the interaction between the two and was happy to see that the two were getting along well with each other.

After a while everyone had introduced themselves to Sonic and it looked like he was a little happier, eventually it was time for them to return to Ponyville. The Princesses accompanied them to the exit of the castle and now the Mane 6, Sonic and Spike were walking around the empire while Sonic observed things that he hardly knew what they were or what they were for or even what they did. Twilight noticed the foal's distracted gaze and decided to talk to him.

Twilight Sparkle: Curious?

Sonic Comet: This place has changed so much... There's so much new and different.

He then looks at the posts with a raised eyebrow.

Sonic Comet: I didn't know there were trees that gave birth instead of fruit.

Twilight laughed at Pegasus' comment as he became confused.

Sonic Comet: Huh?

Twilight Sparkle: These things aren't Sonic trees, they're power poles.

Sonic Comet: Power Poles? Like lanterns and candles?

Twilight Sparkle: That's almost it.

Sonic Comet: Hmm...

After a while Sonic decided to ask something.

Sonic Comet: Twilight, where are we going?

Twilight Sparkle: The train station.

Sonic Comet: Train? What is a train?

Spike: You'll find out soon enough.

Soon the group arrived at the station and Sonic was wide-eyed when he saw the big machine. He then spoke confused.

Sonic Comet: A giant metal snake?

Rainbow Dash started laughing at what Pegasus said until Applejack elbowed her to stop laughing.

Applejack: Can't you see he's never seen such a thing and he's still laughing!

Rainbow Dash: And what's my fault if I thought it was funny?

As the two discussed Twilight tried to explain what that big engine was.

Twilight Sparkle: Sonic, that's a train.

Sonic Comet: Okay, and what's it for?

Spike: He takes us from place to place.

Sonic Comet: Wow.

Soon after, everyone had already boarded the train and was now returning home, meanwhile Sonic was sitting by the window watching the landscape with a curious look.

Sonic Comet: Looks like the trees run with us *laughs* Uncle Zoom would be pissed if he saw something like that.

Spike: Your Uncle?

Sonic Comet: Eeyup. Uncle Zoom raised me and taught me a lot of what I know.

Spike: And your parents?

When Spike asked that question, Sonic didn't want to answer, and looked down with a sad look. Everyone gasped as they realized what his expression meant.

Spike: Oh. . . s-sorry. It was not my intention. . .

Sonic Comet: Alright... I didn't get to know them anyway... They died shortly after I was born... So Uncle Zoom raised me and took care of me like a son... And now I I think about what happened to him after... Well you know...

Twilight then put her hoof on Pegasus' shoulder to try to comfort him and worriedly she asked.

Twilight Sparkle: Are you okay Sonic?

Sonic Comet: I... I don't know... Knowing I'll never see my Uncle, Apple Bucky or Candy Pie again... it's kind of hard to accept that...

He then starts looking at the landscape outside as he remembers seeing his Uncle and Candy injured on the ground and Apple Bucky being hit by magic lightning.

Sonic Comet: I wonder what happened to them after I was sealed...? Were they okay...? Did they survive the war...?

Small drops of tears formed in the boy's eyes but he decided to be strong and hold back the tears.

Sonic Comet: Did Apple Bucky Survive? And if so, what must he have been like after that... Did he and Candy get together? After all they were promised...

Fluttershy: Promised?

Sonic Comet: Yeah, you know, they were betrothed to each other. There was so little time left for their wedding.

Rarity: Marriage? Honey, how old were these two friends of yours?

Sonic Comet: Apple Bucky and Candy were the same age as me. I think I was late to be their godfather.

Rarity: Did you guys get married so young in your day?! No pony your age is married now.

Applejack: Grandma used to say it used to be that way.

Sonic started to get confused by this.

Sonic Comet: Aren't they? I don't understand, in my day ponies got married at thirteen, we were all betrothed even before we were born. Don't you ladies have a betrothed?

Twilight Sparkle: Sonic... By our society's standards, you're young. There will be a little shock when trying to adjust. Things have changed a lot. You may have been considered an adult in your day and are still an adult, I'm not challenging that, but other ponies will have a hard time understanding your point of view and what might be normal for you.

Sonic Comet: I'm lost.

Sonic then remembers something and then looks at his neck expecting to find something but seeing nothing there his eyes widened.

Sonic Comet: Huh?!

Rainbow Dash: What's up?

Sonic Comet: Wait! Where did it go?! Why aren't you with me?!

Applejack: What's the matter, sweetie?

At that moment Sonic started looking for something which left the Mane 6 confused until he realized that he had lost whatever he was looking for.

Sonic Comet: Ouch! No! Not this one! I lost the ring!

Pinkie Pie: What ring?

Sonic Comet: Uncle Zoom had given me a ring for my last birthday. It was on a necklace I had around my neck.

Twilight Sparkle: That ring?

Twilight then uses her magic to pull out a gold ring attached to a gold chain as well, or seeing Sonic's ring gained a happy, relieved expression on her face.

Sonic Comet: That's the one! How did you find it?

Twilight Sparkle: It was in the rubble of the crystal, you dropped it after you ran away.

Sonic Comet: Thank you Twilight.

Twilight then returns the necklace to Sonic and he quickly puts it around his neck.

Applejack: That necklace must mean a lot to you, huh, sweetie?

Sonic Comet: Yes, there is, Uncle Zoom said that this ring could help me one day, he said that it could take me home, I never understood what he meant by that but I think it's like a memory.

Fluttershy: That's beautiful.

Pinkie Pie: Speaking of home, we have to prepare a homecoming party for you!

Twilight Sparkle: Maybe another day Pinkie, Sonic is done must be tired after today.

To prove how right he was Sonic then yawns tired and sleepy.

Sonic Comet: *sleepy* All right *yawn* it'll be nice to nap for a bit

Before he could even finish his sentence, Pegasus was already sleeping leaning against Twilight which made her and the other mares laugh a few times at the foal.

Twilight then covers Sonic with a sheet and kisses him good night on the forehead like a mother would.

Twilight Sparkle: Good night Sonic.

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