private The new house

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma looked surprised. "What? I'm not avoiding you. I just have some, stuff. It's nothing." Her stomach growled. "Ooo, was that me? I guess I am a bit hungry now that I think about it. I should get something to eat. " She said trying to change the subject. " I'll check the fridge and see if we have something. " Said Emma as she started walking towards the kitchen, and as she expected there were some carrots in the fridge. " We have some carrots left! I think I'll just take one and go for a nap!" She yelled so White could hear her from the kitchen. Then she started walking upstairs with a carrot in her mouth.

Edited November 30, 2012 by ChuniaC

[WhiteLightning 339]

White looked after her as she walked up the stairs, still not buying her explanation. 'I just have some, stuff.' Right, so she lets you into her house, she agrees on sleeping in the same room as you but she doesn't wanna show this 'nothing' she is hiding. He was slightly insulted to say the least.

 

He has always been a honest pony. But he also expects other to do that too. He always kept to a sort of rule that basically said 'You can tell me anything, and if you wanna tell me I did something wrong, I expect you to.'

 

Shrugging his thoughts off, he decided he'd just take a nap as well. After all, what harm could a nap do?

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma stopped and listened if white was up to something. She heard him get comfortable and thought that he was going to rest some. So she took a bite from her carrot and took out the book. 

 

" How to fly, A beginners guide" She said in her head as she read the title. She then lay down in her bed and opened the book. Chapter one, Lift off. " Well, I kind of got this all done. I'll check the next one." She thought. Chapter two, Flight technique. " This looks interesting. " She started reading and after a few minutes she got down to a part that really caught her attention. Flight efficiency, it read. " Hmm, This might help. " She continued reading. When flying it is important not to waste energy. If you do you might get fatigued quickly. If you believe you are flying with low efficiency try these tips. #1 Fly with a lot slower wing flapping than you think is needed, You will not drop if you angle your wings correctly. #2 If you want to gain altitude, angle your wings flatly and your body straight up instead of the opposite. This will make the rise a lot more efficient.

 

 Emma kept on reading for what seemed like hours. She didn't realise that until she noticed she had read the entire book. " Wow, for how long did I read? " She thought. " Better return this book, and when I do I can try out some of these great tips. Just have to remember them all. " 

 

She put on her saddlebag, put the book in it and went over to the library. When she had returned the book she went out to the hill again and practised some flying. This time she really did a lot better. She took off with a smashing dash that left a ring of dust under her. Then dived and took up great speed. She read in the book about the hissing sound pegasus feathers make when they are close to maximum speed. She did not hear it. Which surprised her. She tried again and really got up high before diving this time. As she pulled up from the fall she could hear the jet engine like sound. It filled her with joy as she swooshed back too the house. Forgetting about her saddlebag she left on the hill.

 

She landed outside the house and entered.

Edited December 1, 2012 by ChuniaC

[WhiteLightning 339]

White, in the meanwhile, had woken up from his nap and was drinking some water. He always had a dry throat whenever he had taken a nap. Standing in the kitchen, with a glass of water in his hoof, he saw her entering, clearly more happy than before.

 

I wonder what happened... he thought. She wasn't as happy when he went to sleep. Something must've happened..oh well.

 

"I see you went outside." he stated, curious.

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma nodded and replied. "Yeah, I was out practising some flying, and I really did a lot better than earlier today." She then walked to get some water herself, and as she drank she remembered her saddlebag. "My saddlebag! I must get back there and get it before somepony else takes it! " Emma spoke worried. She did want an excuse to fly some more, but this was not intended. She started running towards the door then turned. "You coming?" She said then continued to pace towards the hill.

[WhiteLightning 339]

"Errr.....sure?" he replied, confused. What in Equestria had gotten into her? First, she was all happy and thankful for learning her how to fly and now she keeps running off and she is clearly hiding something.

 

White decided he'd better follow her. Putting the glass down on the table, he walked out after her. By the time he had closed the door and started walking along the path leading to the hills they practiced on earlier, she was already running up the hill.

 

Sigh...mares...

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma got up the hill and found the saddlebag on the ground just where she left it. "Ohh good it's still here." She thought. "Should I show him what I've learnt? It's going to be awesome." She didn't pick up the saddlebag. White came now. "It's still here! Hey you wan't to see my flying? I've really gotten a lot better you know." She said to White as she prepared for lift off.

Edited December 2, 2012 by ChuniaC

[WhiteLightning 339]

White walked up to the top of the hill.

 

"Sure, I'd love to. Maybe that would explain why you're being so strange since I taught you how to fly for a bit." he said, before sitting down, waiting for her to take off and show him whatever she was planning to show him.

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma took a deep breath and checked everything. She didn't want to mess something up this time. The wind was slow and there were no buildings or trees nearby. She took a firm stance and unfolded her wings. Then with a jump and a thrust of her wings she took off. Flying, straight up she did some barrel rolls. Then dived to reach her maximum speed. The wind hissed in her ears. As she pulled up she had even greater speed than before and she had to almost close her eyes because of it. She turned around but because of the speed the turning arch got massive and it took a while. " Woohoo!" She yelled filled with joy. Then she did a back flip to get rid of some speed before she landed beside White, panting heavily. " Now that. Was fun!" She almost yelled still a bit dizzy, awaiting a response.

Edited December 2, 2012 by ChuniaC

[WhiteLightning 339]

White just stared at her for a couple of seconds, dumbfounded. Then he yelled:

 

"That was awesome! How in- How did you learn to fly that good, that fast?!" he said with a big smile on his face.

 

"I've never seen anypony pull off barrel rolls, backflips, and whatnot on their first day of flying! You can even make Spitfire jealous, and she is the leader of the Wonderbolts for crying out loud!"

[ChuniaC 52]

" Well, " Emma started. " I really really liked flying the first time so I wanted to get better. A lot better, and since my wings apparently are a bit bigger than usual I thought I must be a really good flyer if I really got the hang of it. So I went to the library and picked up a learn to fly book and read it through. Then I went out to practise and the results were mind blowing! You should really read up on that book sometime. The reason I didn't show you the book is because well, " She said and blushed a little. " I didn't want to make you feel like a bad teacher. But I guess I couldn't keep it a secret forever.

 

Emma walked over to her saddlebag and put it on.The sun started to go down in the horizon, shining it's last rays for the day. Emma grinned and said. " Want to go for a dip in the clouds? "

[WhiteLightning 339]

White listened to her explanation. Of course, when she mentioned the book he couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed and insulted. His smile dissipated a bit.

 

"Well, I...*sigh*I can't say it doesn't insult or disappoint me a bit since I did my best teaching you how to fly and all, but..at least you were being honest, and hey, I'm more than happy to have helped. A pegasus that could never fly would be just sad.." he said, trying to hide his disappointment a bit.

 

"But yeah, a dip in the clouds is always nice. Let's do it." he added, as he started hovering waiting for her to tell him where to go.

Edited December 2, 2012 by WhiteLightning

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma nodded and took off, White following. They flew together until the sun went down. They landed near the house. " Wow, I'm ready to hit the couch. " Emma said and yawned. "I think I'll call it a day. " She continued and walked inside up to the couch room and fell asleep. She didn't even take her saddlebag off or brush her teeth.

 

She dreamed about growing old and not having her cutie mark. She hadn't thought about that for days. It woke her deep in the night and she got up. Sweating cold. She went downstairs and got a glass of water, and splashed some in her face before going back to the couch. She couldn't fall asleep, she lay there thinking about what her special talent will be."Maybe something about flying " She thought. I really learnt that quickly. She kept on thinking until she fell asleep again.

Edited December 4, 2012 by ChuniaC

[WhiteLightning 339]

White decided he'd first brush his teeth before going to bed. Unlike her, he hadn't been practicing all day so of course he was less tired. Turning off the lights in the bathroom, he walked over to their bedroom, finding Emma already asleep on her..couch.

 

A couch as a bed.. he thought, smirking. She seemed pretty deep asleep though, so he wasn't gonna ask her any questions. Laying down in his own bed, he pulled the blankets over him and drifted into sleep.

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma was first to wake up. She rubbed her eyes, sat up and sighed. She had a terrible bed head and her mane pointed in all directions. So she blew some of it out of her face and got up as silently as she could, without much success. The old planked floor moaned as she sneaked past White's bed and down the staircase. She still felt a bit tired from yesterday.

 

She went into the living room and whistled to a tune as she walked by the fireplace. " I really need to get some paintings or something. " She thought as she scanned the walls of the almost empty living room. She put her hoof on her chin and rubbed it slightly. " Maybe not. Paintings are expensive. " 

 

For a while Emma walked around thinking of new furniture and other things like window frames. After a while she decided to let White handle that if he wanted it. It would be too much work.

 

She didn't know for how long she had been walking around but she felt thirsty so she went into the kitchen and had a glass of water. She then sat down by the kitchen table and lost herself in thought. 

 

Edited December 4, 2012 by ChuniaC

[WhiteLightning 339]

White groaned, awakened by the moaning and groaning planks on the floor. He decided to just lay down for a few more minutes, Can't blame him, the bed is very comfortable.

 

After some time had passed he walked down too, rubbing his eyes as he was still a bit sleepy. Walking into the kitchen, he almost bumped into Emma, sitting at the kitchen table with a glass of water. Grabbing one himself, he sat across from her and spoke sleepily:

 

"Mornin'."

[ChuniaC 52]

It took a few seconds for Emma to even notice White was speaking with her. After a few seconds though, she shook her head and replied. " Hi, err. " She said with a tired tone in her voice. " I feel like I didn't get enough sleep. " Continued Emma with a sigh. " Maybe it's because so much happened yesterday, I don't know. " 

 

Emma still had a bedhead. She got up without taking her glass away and walked about the house. Then she went outside to take some fresh air. It was a clear day with only a few clouds in the sky. Emma took a deep breath and smiled as she looked up at the sun. Then she went back inside and said to White " Hey we shouldn't sit around in here all day. Let's do something. " 

[WhiteLightning 339]

White looked up from his glass, seemingly mesmerized by the water in it before Emma walked back in.

 

"Sure.. I guess. But I think you should fix your mane and all first. You look like you had a rough night." he said.

 

That..might have come out the wrong way..

 

"No innuendo's there by the way." he quickly added, not wanting to embarass her.

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma tilted her head slightly and looked at White for a few seconds. Then she got what he meant and chuckled as she started walking towards the bathroom. " Wow, It looks like somepony set of an explosive in my mane. Hmm, Doesn't look that bad though. " She stood there for a little while then decided to brush her mane back to normal.

 

She went back into the kitchen, looked at White and said. " So, I think we should go to the park. I haven't been there yet. Does that sound good? " She saw her glass from before and walked over to put it among the dishes.

[WhiteLightning 339]

"Sure. Couldn't hurt to explore the town and the surroundings a bit. I haven't been there myself too anyway." he answered, while getting up from the chair he was sitting on to put his glass away.

 

"Let me fresh myself up as well first." he said, before continuing towards the bathroom. Once in it, he looked at himself at the mirror. He looked pretty well-rested, albeit he still looked sleepy at the same time. Splashing some water in his face, he dried his face again, brushed his teeth and walked back out to find Emma waiting for him,

 

"I'm clean. Shall we?" he asked.

[ChuniaC 52]

"Yes, sure! I'll wait here." Emma said as White went into the bathroom to do his stuff. " I wonder how he got his cutiemark. I think I'll ask him sometime. " She thought. White came back and spoke.

 

Emma looked up and replied " Yes, let's go! " She then turned to walk out the door and White followed. They came to the park and could hear birds singing. There were lots of flowers there, and lots of ponies! " Wow, I didn't think that many ponies went to this park. Guess I was wrong. " Emma said as she looked over the park.

 

" Let's go over there! " Emma said and pointed at a big tree with roots the prefect size for sitting on. She then started walking towards it.

Edited December 7, 2012 by ChuniaC

[WhiteLightning 339]

White followed her out the door and into the park. Emma was right when she pointed out that she thought not many ponies would visit this park. He didn't know either. Once at the park, he followed her as they walked towards the big tree she pointed at. 

 

Walking up to it, he decided he'd sit down one of the many roots sticking out the bottom. He wondered why the tree was much bigger than the other trees in the park in comparison.

 

Aiming to break the silence, he said:

 

"Huh, I didn't know that many ponies visited the park either."

[ChuniaC 52]

Emma and White walked over to the tree and sat down.  White agreed on what Emma had said earlier and she nodded. Not sure if he saw it or not. "Sooo, Well this is nice isn't it? " Emma said and felt a bit awkward but pulled a grin. " Nice question there, keep up the good work Emma! " She thought with sarcasm. Thinking the question was uncalled for. Yet she kind of liked that she asked. Making small talk was something Emma not usually did back in her old home. So she knew she needed a bit of field practice.

 

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Almost a month had passed now and the two pegasi were getting along nicely, however they had grown bored of Ponyville by now. They had been in every park and almost every house as well. So they decided to travel a little. After some discussion they chose to go to dodge city, The train went slightly through the Everfree forest.

 

 

 

Emma closed her saddlebag happy with her packing. A sandwich and some parchment. "Lightweight and agile is better than Slow and tricklish Thunder always said." She thought while lifting the almost empty bags. " I'm sure we'll find some place to eat when we arrive." 

 

She walked down the stairs and had a glass of water. The tickets were already bought and they were both resting on the round kitchen table. She put them in her left bag and looked around, then at the clock " We kind of have to go White. The train leaves in five minutes!" Yelled Emma as she walked towards the door, awaiting a response.
 

Edited December 27, 2012 by ChuniaC

[WhiteLightning 339]

White was upstairs, finishing packing up his own belongings. All he was gonna take was some water, a bit of food, a flashlight (You never know...) and some basic stuff like soap. Right as he closed his saddlebag and closed it, he heard Emma shouting at him downstairs.

 

"Yeah, I'll be right over! Just a minute!" he answered, making sure the saddlebag fit snugly. He then trotted downstairs, where he found Emma waiting for him at the door. He walked up and asked her:

 

"You got the tickets?"