>You stare at the mark.
>The Doctor stares at the mark.
>You stare at the Doctor.
>You are Anonymous, 10 year old.
>And you were scared.
‘WHAT THE FUDGE DID YOU DO TO ME?!?!’
>You climb further up the bed, trying to get away from him.
>’Whoa whoa whoa…Anon? Please just…take a deep breath.’
‘Why should I?!’
>You start to hyperventilate again.
>’Anon…please just calm down for me. I promise I didn’t have a hoof in this, but I can help you…if you want it.’
>You look into his blue eyes, and you feel your body calming down.
>You give him a simple nod.
>’Good. Now let’s get you into a bath. You kind of stink.’
>You smell your armpit, and you realise you reek of sweat.
‘Okay…’
>You climb off the bed, and follow the Doctor out of the room.
>He leads you down the hall to a large bathroom, complete with shower/bath combo.
>’Did you need me to-‘
‘Oh dear god no… please, just no.’
>’Okay, well there are toothbrushes in the cupboard. Just pick one you like.’
‘Wait… Brushes?’
>’Yes.’
‘As in…’
>’Yes.’
‘So, Colgate would hurt me if I didn’t…’
>’Oh, you better believe it. And if she found out I didn’t get you to clean your teeth, she will hurt me.’
>An evil grin grows on your face.
‘Really?’
>The Doctor smacks you over the head with a hoof.
>’Go get cleaned. I’ll get breakfast ready for us.’
‘Okay…Doctor.’
>You walk into the bathroom, locking the door behind you, and turn on the bath.
 
>After about 10 minutes of scrubbing and wincing from pain, you walk out of the bathroom.
>You wander the hall until you find the Doctor sitting at a table filled with food.
>’Ah…Anon. I have breakfast set up.’
>You sit down at the table and just stare at the food.
>’Are…are you going to eat?’
>You look up at him, a confused look on your face.
‘Where’s the grey mush?’
>’Huh?’
‘My food. It was usually a bowl of grey mush. That’s what they told me I could only eat.’
>The Doctor looks at you in horror.
>’How could something say that to you? A child for Crisis sake? How could they have the heart to feed a child something I can only assume to be a gruel?’
‘I…I’m sorry Doctor. I didn’t mean to make you mad.’
>The Doctor facehooved at this.
>’Anon, I am not the type to get angry, and I am definitely not angry at you. Please, just try this. I bought it in town.’
>He pushed what looked like a golden, fluffy crescent moon on a plate to you.
>It looked so flakey and delicious, you tore off a piece and placed it in your mouth.
> Instantly you were hit by a wave of buttery flavour. The pastry had melted in your mouth.
>You wanted to weep for such great food, but instead you inhaled the rest of it.
>’Anon?’
>You continue to eat the pastry with haste.
>’Anonymous?’
>You look up.
‘Yes sir?’
>’Anonymous…this isn’t easy for me to say…’
‘Oh...’ you give him a smile ‘Then don’t. I’ll leave now.’
>’What?! No no no…Hold your…’
>You snickered at that.
>’Anon, I wanted to ask you if you had heard the term “tempus dominus” or -‘
‘Time Lord?’
 
>He stares at you with shock, and you feel confused.
‘Dad taught me different languages. And no, I haven’t heard of Time Lord. Do you mind if I ask some questions too?’
>’Go ahead. Would you like some juice?’
‘Yes please. Umm… Is there more of you?’
>The Doctor froze in place.
‘I mean colourful equine. Or is there another sentient race here?’
>’Oh… Yes and yes. We are in the land of Equestria, sentient p0nies are the main race here. But there are more like griffons, buffalo, zebras and dragons.’
‘Dragons?’
>The Doctor poured some apple juice for you.
>’Yes. A friend of mine in town even has a baby one… Crud.’
>He placed the glass on the table, and you took a sip.
>It was the best tasting juice ever.
>’I should take you to see her, but there may be some issues with her mentor…’
‘Am I in trouble?’
>’No…I don’t know… that’s what I need to ask next. The mark on your arm indicates you are a chronomancer, but you don’t seem to show signs of it.’
‘Yeah, Dad said it would take time to develop.’ You started to chuckle ‘Get it?’
>He looked at you, gobsmacked.
>’Wait, you said you never heard of time lords.’
‘Yeah, my dad told me I was what he called a time walker.’
>’So…oh Crisis no…’
‘What?!’
>’The ruler of these lands, Princess Celestia, she does not like chronomancers. She had them killed off around a millennia ago.’
‘Oh…so I might not live long?’
>You could feel the tears beginning to build up. You look at the Doctor, and he had a stern look on his face.
>’No, you will live. You just have to convince her you will never have powers.’
‘Is that how you, Colgate and evil puff stay under the radar?’
 
>The Doctor almost looks like he is about to lay an egg.
>’How…No, we are not…’
‘Please Mr. Doctor.’ You give him a stern look ‘I’m young but not stupid. Those brands are all on your butts.’
>’You, son, are Brilliant! We are what you would call Time P0nies. Smart enough to use time, and stay under the radar. I run the clock shop, Colgate is a Dentist and “Evil Puff” as you call her, attends the school.’
‘I know she doesn’t like me, you know? I mean look at it from her perspective. I stole her family from her, and I don’t even belong here.’
>’She needs to grow up and stop being such a foal. I mean she may only be 10, but it doesn’t mean she can be so immature.’
‘How long do your kind live for?’
>’Around two millennia. Maybe longer.’
‘Wow… I mean my dad is old…but wow’
>’If you don’t mind me asking, how old is your father?’
‘A hundred…’
>’Oh, that’s not too bad.’
‘…millennia.’
>The Doctor probably dropped an egg on that statement.
>’A hundred thousand years?’
‘Yeah…more since I haven’t seen him in a few years. You actually remind me of him… He was always patient with me, no matter what I did.’
>You felt down again. No tears came, but you missed him at points. The man was your father for heaven’s sake.
>’Alright, subject change. Do you like pears?’
>You are about to answer, when there was a ring of a doorbell.
>The Doctor left the table, and you took this chance to munch more food.
 
>The Doctor returned a few minutes later with a familiar periwinkle unicorn.
>’ Hey Anonymous.’ Colgate says ‘I heard you got yourself a cutie mark.’
>You look at Colgate, confused.
’The hourglass/bow tie?’
>’Yeah, but I think it’s an hourglass.’
‘But bow ties are cool.’
>The Doctor immediately pulled his hoof up with a smile, and you completed the bro… well, hoof.
‘Yeah, Doctor Bro.’
>Colgate clears her throat, looking annoyed.
>’What’s the plan for today then?’ She asked.
>’We shouldn’t put it off…he needs to see Sparkle…’
>They both looked upset.
>You put on a brave face, and smile.
‘It’s okay guys. If this Princess Celestia wants to chat with me, I don’t care. She can’t prove I am able to do magic, and as long as I stay under the radar, I’m all good.’
>They both look at you and smile softly.
>’Anon…’ The Doctor says ‘It’s okay to be afraid.’
‘Sometimes you have to show courage for those who care for you. But let’s face it. I haven’t done anything wrong, so I can’t be punished for being a kid.’
>’Well, if you are going out in the town, we need to teach you Equestrian.’
‘Aww…but I don’t want to learn stuff…’
>’That’s good kid.’ Colgate says ‘Cos we have 2 ways to make you learn it faster.’
‘Yeah…?’
>’The first is…a headbutt. Time P0ny memory transfer.’
‘Okay…I don’t like that idea…What about number 2?’
>The Doctor smiles.
>’Or I could transfer them via a kiss.’ She said with a slight giggle.
‘Yeah…So, about that headbutt?’
 
>’Anon, don’t be such a child. It’s just a kiss.’
‘It’s a kiss with…you.’
>’Is it because I’m a p0ny?’
‘What? No. It’s cos you’re a girl. Icky girl germs.’
>’Would you prefer me instead?’ the Doctor said.
‘Poofter. Seriously though, we gunna do this head butt?’
>’Okay, close your eyes cos I don’t need you flinching.’ Colgate says
>You close your eyes and tense up.
>You feel something cold on your forehead and then your mind flashes with memories.
>Words and sentences form.
>True to their word, you seemed to have learnt a few new languages
>You open your eyes again to see Colgate standing in front of you, a smile on her face.
>’Told you it wasn’t that bad.’
‘You...and I…’
>You wanted to throw up.
>’Oh come on Anon. Would you like another one?’
>She gives you a half lidded gaze.
>You run away, only to be caught in a magic field.
>Your body is dragged closer to Colgate.
‘DOCTOR HELP!!’
>The Doctor smacks Colgate over the head, breaking her concentration, letting you go.
>’Stop being mean to the colt.’ He said.
>’Aww…but he’s so cute…’
>’This is why I chose to look after him. He would get attacked by the two of you.’
>’Oh…I thought it was because you were alone.’
‘No.’
>They both turn to look at you.
‘He took me in because I was alone. I was scared. And if I didn’t feel completely safe around him, I would have run away last night.’
>You feel something wet roll down your face.
>A single tear.
‘Well…look at that. I’m upset now. Sorry. I’ll just go get cleaned up and we can do what you guys want.’
>You walk out of there with your head held high.
>You knew, wherever he was, father was proud.
>And carrying gumballs.
 
>After giving your face a good scrub again, you walk out of the bathroom to see Colgate waiting for you.
‘umm…hi?’
>’Anon, are you okay?’
‘Yeah, fine. Why do you ask?’
>’Well, I was worried you were still feeling alone.’
>You give Colgate a warm smile.
‘My dad disappeared when I was 5, around the same time I was taken by the government. I’m not alone with you guys around, because at least I know you care about me.’
>’Did you want to talk about it?’
‘Not really. Maybe another time. I’d like to make some new friends, and a dragon sounds like a pretty cool one to make friends with.’
>Colgate giggles.
>’Quite the optimist, aren’t we?’
‘Can’t hurt to smile once in a while.’
>’Hmmm…Might go there too.’ Colgate mutters ‘Come on kiddo, we have things to do, and none of the time in the world to do them.’
‘Is the Doctor coming too?’
>’He has to run his store today, so it’s just you and me.’
‘Promise no more mushy stuff?’
>She gives you a smile.
>’But you’re so cutesy wootsy itty bitty monkey…’
>Colgate nuzzles your face, making you blush deeply.
>’Come on. I even bought you a present.’
>Your eyes light up at the idea of a present for you.
>Colgate levitates from her satchel a black robe.
>’I know it’s not much, but I thought you might like it.’
>You were lost for words, so you latch onto her for a hug.
‘Thank you… It means a lot to me.’
>’It’s okay Anon. Now, try it on so we can get going.’
 
>The robe fit perfectly, and it had a hood so you could hide your face.
> It made you feel like the Grim Reaper, which made you laugh.
>That guy can’t touch you.
>Colgate told you that it would make you seem like a baby dragon as long as you hid your hands and feet and you closed the front.
>You follow Colgate to the front door, saying goodbye to the Doctor.
>Your first steps outside brought you into a whole new world.
>You didn’t notice it last night, but everything was covered in snow.
>Other colourful p0nies trotted through the snow, smiling, doing their day to day work.
>It was like something out of a story book.
>Colgate stepped out first, and you followed, trying not to look suspicious.
>’Don’t worry kid.’ Colgate whispered ‘You’ll be fine.’
>The two of you start walking into the town, the light snow cover crunching under your feet/hooves.
>P0nies give you a confused look, but go back to what they were doing.
>Your nerves died down and you began to walk with a bit less fear of being caught.
>’Can you still understand me?’
>You give Colgate a nod, still too shy to talk in public.
>You round a bend, and you smell delicious baked goods coming from a large brown building that looked like a massive cake.
>That was probably where the Doctor got the pastries for breakfast.
>As you try to take another step, your robe stops you.
>Something seems to have snagged it.
>You turn back to see a blue p0ny with a rainbow mane…and wings.
>A Pegasus.
>She looks right at you, giving you an evil look.
>You spin forward, to see Colgate hadn’t noticed you were stuck behind.
>You try to run forward, but the Pegasus held you tight.
 
>You look back to see the Pegasus stepping up your robe more, pulling you back
>She bared her teeth, and you felt afraid.
>You do the only reasonable thing to do.
>You rip your robe open at the front and run like a greyhound.
>The Pegasus was surprised at first, but then started to chase after you.
>The town watched on as a small hairless ape was chased by the blue Pegasus.
>She gained on you fast, and you were nowhere near Colgate.
‘COLGATE!!! HELP!!’
>Colgate spun to see you get tackled in to the snow.
>The Pegasus grabbed your head and started to bash it into the ground.
>There was a sickening snap as your nose broke, sending blood gushing onto the pristine white snow.
>Suddenly the weight on your back was lifted and something picked you up.
>You open your eyes to see the Pegasus being held against a building by Colgate, while a cream p0ny with a red and pink mane helped you to your feet.
>’WHAT THE BUCK WAS THAT RAINBOW DASH?!?’ Screamed Colgate.
>’He was trying to hurt you.’ Said the Pegasus, supposedly called Rainbow Dash. ‘You should be thanking me.’
>’EVEN IF HE WAS ATTACKING ME, WHAT EVEN MADE YOU THINK SMASHING HIS FACE INTO THE GROUND WAS THE BEST BUCKING COURSE OF ACTION?!’
>’Well…Look at him, he’s big enough to take you down.’
>’HE’S TEN!’
>A gasp rang out around you.
>’wha…what?’
>Colgate lowered Rainbow Dash to the ground.
>’I said he’s ten. And he wasn’t attacking me, he was coming with me to see Twilight.’
>’But…but I was just trying to save you.’
>’Oh good work Rainbow Dash! Save me from the bucking child who was too afraid to leave the house. I TOLD HIM EVERYP0NY WAS NICE HERE!!’
 
>Rainbow Dash started to get angry that she was being called out in front of the town.
>’WHY DOES HE GET YOUR ATTENTION ALL OF A SUDDEN?! HE ISN’T EVEN A P0NY!’
>’HE’S MY MOTHER BUCKING FAMILY, AND IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, YOU CAN GO STICK IT UP YOUR WONDERBOLTS FAILING, CAN’T FLY FOR BUCK, DYKE FLANK!! NOW APOLOGISE TO ANON!’
>Rainbow Dash looks at you, and flies away at break neck speed.
>Colgate takes a few deep breaths and turns to look at you.
>You were trying your hardest not to cry, but the pain was too much.
>’Thank you Rose. That was very kind of you.’
>’It’s okay Colgate. You going to be alright, little one?’
>you give Rose a nod, and squeak out a “thank you”.
>Colgates horn glowed, and you were lifted off your feet and onto her back.
‘Did…did you mean what you said?’
>’That she’s a lousy flier?’
‘The family thing…’
>’Well, of course. Everyp0ny needs a family.
>You give Colgate another hug, and she giggles.
>’Come on. Let’s go get you something to make you feel better.’
>She carries you towards the large cake house, the smell of food making your tongue water.
>The little bell on the top of the door rings as the two of you enter.
>A flash of pink jumps up in front of you, and you almost fall off your trusty family member.
>’HiColgate! Ohwho’sthis? He’snewinP0nyvillecosIknoweveryp0nyandyou’renotap0nysowhoareyou’
>’Pinkie!’ Colgate said with force.
>Of course her name is Pinkie.
>’Yes Colgate?’ Pinkie said with a wide grin, before her eyes fell on you again ‘OHMYCUPCAKES!! What happened to him?!’
>’Anon had a run in with Rainbow, and she beat him up.’
>’Why would she do that?’
>’She still thinks she has a chance with me. I just came in here to get him something to cheer him up.’
 
>Pinkie’s hair went straight, and she pulled out a knife from thin air.
>’Should I…?’ She makes stabby motions.
>’What? No. He just needs a smile.’
>Pinkie’s hair poofed back to a fluffy style, and she smiled.
>’Well I can help with that! What do you feel like?’
>You sat on Colgate’s back in silence.
>’Sorry Pinkie. Anon is a bit shy.’
>’Ooo…okie dokie lokie. How about I tell you what we have, and you can nod if you want one?’
>You nod a bit, still nervous to look her in the eyes.
>’Cake?’ you shake your head ‘pancakes?’ shake ‘muffin?’ shake ‘pie?’ shake.
>Pinkie pie rattles off everything she has on the menu, and begins on other stuff.
>’A pink elephant?’ shake ‘A party?’ shake ‘A hug?’
>You are about to shake your head, but stop.
>You surprise the mares by nodding your head.
>Pinkie gets onto her hind legs and wraps her fore hooves around your neck.
>You give her a hug back, and you smell a sweet cotton candy aroma coming from her poofy pink mane.
>A smile starts to grow on your face, filling your insides with warmth.
>’Huh?’ Colgate said. ‘But how?’
>’Silly Filly’ Pinkie giggled ‘A hug is spoken in every language.’
‘Thank you Miss Pinkie.’ You whisper.
>’Yes, thank you Pinkie Pie. We have to go see Twilight now.’
>’Okie Dokie Lokie. Make sure you come back for a party!’
>You smile and nod your head as Colgate carries you out.
 
>’Are you okay?’ Colgate asks as she walks through the town.
‘Face….owies…’ is all you can muster.
>’Just hold on. The p0ny we are going to see knows healing magic.’
>She carries you further into town, the residents no longer giving you curious looks, more ones of concern or soft smiles to see you are alright.
>Colgate was right, most p0nies in the town were really nice. You can’t help but smile a bit more, but it makes your face hurt more.
>After a few minutes, you find yourselves outside a large oak tree with windows and a door. The sign hanging overhead had a piece of paper on it.
>Colgate knocks on the door, and a small purple and green lizard answers.
>’Hey Spike? Twilight in. We have some stuff to talk about.’
>’Hey Colgate. Umm…We?’
>He finally sees you sitting on Colgate’s back.
>’Who or what is that? Some sort of monkey?’
>’Spike! This is Anon. He’s only young, and We came to see Twilight about him, but he got beaten up by Rainbow.’
>Spike steps out of the way, and Colgate walks in.
>She levitates you off her back and onto a stool.
>’Twilight’ Colgate called.
>’I’ll be down in a second.’ Came a voice from the stairs. ‘If you want, you can make some tea.’
>You look around the room to see it was filled with books.
>It was like a gateway to knowledge.
>You decide if you survive this next week, you wanted to read everything.
>’So,’ said Spike ‘You had a fight with Rainbow?’
>You nod.
>’Wanna see something cool?’
>You nod again.
>Spike takes a deep breath and shoots out a green flame.
>Your eyes go wide, and you smile again.
 
>There was a sound of hoofsteps coming down the stairs and you look over to see a purple unicorn with a purple mane.
>She immediately notices you, and gallops at you.
>You try to run, but you are immediately grabbed in a magic field.
>’Wow…this must be the new species Colgate contacted me about.’ She said. ‘It really does look like a shaved monkey.’
>She turned you around to see your face.
> Activated ultimate pokerface.
>’Hmm… you seem to have two eyes, and a flat nose and a mouth… but you are covered in blood.’
>She floats you closer to her face.
>’Let’s look at your teeth.’
>Oh, you’ll give her a look.
>She brings you close to her snout.
>You quickly open your mouth and bite her on her nose.
>Her magic drops and you run towards the door that looks like the kitchen.
>You find Colgate holding a teapot with her magic.
>You run behind her, and hide before a furious purple unicorn bursts in.
>’WHERE IS IT?!’ She screamed.
>’What happened?’ Colgate said, hiding you with her tail.
>’That thing bit me!’
>’Hmm…okay? And what did you say or do to “it” before this happened?’
>’Nothing!’
>’Twilight?’
>’Fine.’ Twilight sighs. ‘I came downstairs and it was sitting there, so I ran over to check it out. I looked it over, and remarked in how it did look like a shaved monkey.’
>’So…you ran at HIM, scared HIM to death, and then insulted HIM to his face?’
>’What?’
>’Twilight, did you even once think that he was sentient? Or that he might have feelings? Or be frightened of a purple p0ny running at him? Or even why his nose was flat and his face was covered in blood?’
>You sneak a peek from behind Colgate’s tail to see Twilight’s face looking upset.
 
>’I…I’m sorry Colgate. I was just so excited about the prospects of a new species, I didn’t think it was sentient.’
>’Well HE is. And he is scared because he is only young, and to top it all off,  Rainbow Dash attacked him out of nowhere.’
>’Did he attack her too?’
>’What?! No! She tackled him when we walked here. Anon has done nothing to aggravate anyp0ny, he’s only 10.’
>’And how long does…his kind live for?’
>Colgate looks at you, and you shrug.
>’About 80 to 100 years.’
>’So…he really is just a child?’
>’YES! And he’s scared. And he’s in pain, which was why I brought him here. He has a broken nose, and since you know healing magic, can you heal him please?’
>’Oh of course.’
>She started to walk forwards, and you hid behind Colgate’s tail.
>’Please don’t hide. I’m sorry about before.’
>You slowly walk out from behind Colgate, still wary of Twilight.
>’Go on,’ Colgate said ‘You can trust her.’
>You slowly shuffle over to her, and she gives you a warm smile.
>Her horn started to glow purple.
>’You may feel a little sting.’
>You close your eyes, and hear a small crack.
>The pain from your face had gone and you could breathe again.
>You open your eyes and give Twilight a small smile.
>’Your welcome, I think?’
>’Anon, how about you go sit on the couch while I chat to Twilight about some things.’
>You nod and walk out to the main part of the library, finding a nice couch to climb up on.
>You had just gotten comfortable when the front door was enveloped in a light blue aura and a white unicorn with a styled purple mane and a silk purple scarf walked in.
 
>She shook the snow off her gem encrusted boots before her eyes fell on you.
>’Oh aren’t you marvellous. Are you another one of Twilight’s helpers?’
>you just stared at her.
>’Can you understand me Darling?’
>More staring.
>’O…kay. Twilight!’
>’In the kitchen Rarity.’
>Rarity walked to the kitchen door to see Twilight and Colgate sitting down for tea.
>’Hello Colgate, how are we?’
>’Good.’ They both replied.
>’I didn’t know you hired another assistant, Twilight.’
>’Oh, he’s not an assistant.’
>’Oh, so a new pet?’
>A pillow hit Rarity in the back of the head, and she spun to see you sitting there quietly.
>’I…I didn’t know you could get such exotic creatures in P0nyville. Where is the little monkey from?’
>This time, Rarity was knocked forward by a large hardback book.
>She spun again, but you hadn’t moved from your spot.
>Colgate was trying to hold back her laughter.
>’Rarity? I don’t think it’s a good time to call-‘
>’Oh nonsense Darling. Now, where in the Everfree forest did it come fro-AHA!’
>She spun too quickly to see you launch another book, but not fast enough to dodge it.
>The book smacked Rarity in the face, knocking her back to the ground.
>Colgate burst into laughter and Twilight giggled.
>As quickly as she went down, Rarity was up and she was angry.
>’WHY YOU LITTLE!!!’
>Initiate CutenessSecuritySystems.exe
>Operation Sad Kitty.
>You put on your most heartbreaking face, your eyes almost growing larger from cuteness.
>Rarity looks into your eyes, and her anger melts away.
>’D’aww…I can’t stay mad at such a cute face.’
>Good, cos you doubt Colgate would save you a third time.
 
>Colgate walks forwards.
>’Anon, apologise to Rarity for hitting her.’
>You fold your arms and look at her spitefully
>’Don’t give me that look. Do it!’
>You stand and stomp your foot.
>’I don’t care what she called you, you are my responsibility and you will respect your elders.’
>’Colgate, darling.’ Rarity said, stepping forward ‘I did insult him, don’t yell at him for his actions.’
>’No, Rarity. He has to learn to-‘
>WHACK!!
>Another book finds Colgate in the face.
>Anon: 5 P0nies: 2
>Anon Wins!
>The crowds go…angry.
>Oh darn…Colgate looks angry.
>You try to run, but she already had your legs trapped in a magic field.
>She steps closer.
>’Are you going to apologise to us?’
>You shake your head in defiance.
>Colgate stands close to your face.
>’You want to reconsider that?’
>You stick your tongue at her.
>’Very well…’
>She gives you an evil smile, and you realise what she was planning to do.
>Colgate starts to nuzzle your face and you tense up.
>’Colgate?’ Twilight said ‘What are you doing?’
>’It’s okay. This is how I make him behave. I embarrass him.’
>You try to push her away, but her magic holds you down.
>A wild idea hits you and you hide the smile it gives you.
>As Colgate continues to nuzzle you, you go limp.
>No matter how much she tickles you, your body doesn’t move.
>You feel her suddenly stop nuzzling you.
>’Anon? Are you okay?’
>You stay catatonic, and you can see she is worried.
>’Anon, if you are okay, please tell me.’
>You don’t move, and you force yourself to hide the smile.
 
>’Oh Crisis no… David is going to be angry at me. He told me not to tease you like that, and I still did.’
>Hearing that made this ten times better.
>’Twilight, I should get Anon back home for now. Can you let me know what Princess Celestia says in the letter?’
>’Of course Colgate.’ You hear Twilight say.
>Magic envelopes your body and you are lifted from the ground and onto Colgate’s back.
>You lie there, motionless, having a hell of a time.
>Colgate walks out the door and towards the clock shop.
>Along the way, you could hear Colgate sobbing.
>’David told me not to tease him…He said the colt was alone…I promised…’
>Your heart felt heavy hearing this.
>You wrap your arms around her neck, and give her a hug.
>She almost jumps out of her skin.
‘She called me a monkey…’ you whisper.
>’You are a monkey’
‘Yes, but I’m your family’s monkey.’
>’You’re pretty good at playing dead.’
‘How do you think I lasted so long held captive?’
>Colgate looked depressed again.
‘Don’t worry. Come on, let’s go home. The Doctor must miss me by now.’
>Colgate laughed.
>’Yeah, he’s probably working on the TARDIS right now.’
‘What’s a “Tadas”?’
>’Uh…nothing. We can talk about when you get older.’
‘Colgate…You said you thought of me as family, right?’
>’Yeah, of course Anony mouse.’
>You giggle at her nickname for you.
‘Well…can I call you…”Aunty”?’
>Colgate stopped walking.
>’Ah-wha…?’
‘Don’t….don’t worry about it?’
>’Okay…Nephew.’
>You smile and hug Colgate around the neck.
>’Don’t worry, silly filly. Come on. I’ll get you home and then I’ll grab Minnie and we can have dinner together.’
‘Thank you Aunty Colgate.’
 
>You and Colgate walk into the clock shop just as a yellow Pegasus with a pink mane walked out.
>’Ah Colgate, Anon,’ The Doctor said from behind the counter. ‘I didn’t think you’d be back this late.’
>’We had some issues at the Library. Twilight said she would contact us when a letter came through.’
>’What…what happened?’
>You couldn’t hide your smile.
>’Anon, here, threw 2 books at Rarity and bit Twilight.’
‘THEY CALLED ME A MONKEY!!’
>The Doctor burst out laughing.
>Colgate hit him over the head.
>’Don’t encourage him.’
>’Oowww…Anything else.
>’Yeah, Rainbow Dash beat him up on the way there, so if she comes by, demand an apology.’
>’Are you okay Anon?’
>You nod as you walk out of the room.
>You were tired, and wanted to relax.
>As you hit the hall, a wave of smell hit you.
>The strong essence of gumballs coming from the other end of the house.
>As you creep closer, you can hear a female voice singing.
>It was unlike any voice you had heard before.
>” Tick tock goes the clock, And what now shall we play? Tick tock goes the clock, Now summer’s gone away?”
‘Hello? Is anyone down here?’
>The voice continued to sing, the smell of gumballs getting stronger.
>You get to the end of the hall, the singing and smell coming from the other side.
>You try for the handle, and it was unlocked.
>Pushing the door open, you immediately notice how dark it is.
>You step in, following the singing and smell again, not noticing the door closing behind you on it’s own.