>"Well? Which one, Anon?" >"Yeah, which one of us has the juicier plot?" >you are Anon. >and you are currently in danger of being squished by the two most glorious pony butts you have ever seen. >you'd be in paradise, if they weren't fighting over you. >as the two mare's continue bickering amongst themselves, you start to wonder how you ended up in this situation. >it probably started about a month ago.     >just another day in Ponyville. >when suddenly... >your front door slams open from the outside. "That's it, I'm moving!" >you are Anon, and you're tired of life in Ponyville. >as you walk into your house, your clothes singed and smoking a bit, you are followed inside by a panicky purple princess. >"Come on, Anon. You can't be serious." >she trots right behind you as you make your way to your room. "I can't be anymore serious. Ever since I got here, I've been in the middle of every catastrophe that's hit this country." >you grab a suitcase and start putting clothes into it. >"It's not as bad as you make it out to be." >you stop packing and turn towards Twilight. "First, I was captured by changelings and was almost queeny chow before the day was saved." >"That's one tim-" "Second, I was almost crushed by rampaging crystals." >"Anon, plea-" >you put your finger to her lips the shush her. "Third, I was almost violated by these knarly black vines, and not in a good way." >she rolls her eyes and turns away from you. "And just now, I was hiding in your library from the centaur from hell, and right before it gets blown to bits, you save the owl." >she turns to you, a look of sadness on her eyes. >"I didn't know you were in there." >you turn and resume your packing. "I know, you told me. And I forgive you, but that doesn't change my mind." >she walks up to your side and looks up at you as you finish packing. >"Then tell me one thing." >you close your suitcase, and turn towards her. >"Where are you planning on going?" >… >you didn't think that far ahead. "I don't... no clue, Twi." >she puts her head down and sighs. >she looks like she is about to say something, when a voice comes from your living room. >"I may be able to help with that, darling." >you both turn towards the door to see Rarity standing at your bedroom door. >Twilight responds first. >"How long have you been there!?" >"Long enough, my dear." "And how might you help me in this situation?" >"Well, it depends on where you want to go." >pushing your suitcase aside, you sit down on your bed. "I don't care where, just anyplace that's not Ponyville." >"Good, that's just what I wanted to hear. Now if you'll give me just a moment on the phone, I'll let you know if I can help." >with that, she trots off to use your phone. >you look over to Twilight who returns your gaze with one of sadness. >sighing, you put your hand on her shoulder. "Listen Twilight, Ponyville has been fun, but I want to get out there and see other cities." >"I know, but do you really have to go?" >as you're about to respond, Rarity walks back into your bedroom. >"Alright, It's done, Anonymous. I called an acquaintance of mine in Manehattan, and he knows of an apartment complex that would be suitable for you." >"That is if you are comfortable with it not being in the more... cultural part of the city." >you shake your head slightly while chuckling softly. "Rarity, when have I ever been one to prefer living the high life? As long as it's a roof over my head, I'll be happy." >clearly, this was the response she wanted. >"Good, I'm glad you accept. Now, onto my requirements to finish this." >so much for generosity. "What do you want?" >"Nothing much. Just stay in Ponyville until the day after tomorrow, so we girls can all give you a proper farewell." >you ponder this for a second. "Ah, what the hell. I'll stay, but only as long as there are no more attempts to make me stay." >you notice Twilight hasn't attempted to speak this entire time. >Rarity walks over to Twilight, and starts to pull her from your room. >"Perfect, now Twilight and I shall leave you to properly pack, and we will start the preparations for your farewell." >you wave to them as they leave. "Bye girls. See you later then." >Rarity waves back. >"Goodbye, Anonymous." >you hear a very halfhearted "Bye" from Twilight. >as they leave your house, you turn your attention back to your suitcase. >well, might as well pack this thing properly. >who knows, this moving thing could be fun.   >this moving thing sucked. >the past couple days were fun at least. >Pinkie's party sure was a blast. >even if it lasted the whole day. >in your house. >well, former house. >you're currently on the train to Manehattan. >and it has been a long and boring ride. >but it should almost be over. >proof of that is what you see in the distance. >as the city's landscape begins to appear on the horizon, you think back to what Rarity told you earlier in the day.   >"Now remember, when you get off at the station, there will be a pony waiting for you. You remember Coco Pommel, yes?" "Oh, Coco? Yeah, haven't seen her for a while, though." >Rarity stands next to you on the platform. >the other girls have already said their goodbyes. >and it's not like you weren't going to keep in touch. >"Good, you remember her. She will take you to the apartments. So keep an eye out for her. Poor girl still has confidence issues in crowded places." >the train lets out a whistle right before the conducter calls out all aboard. "Looks like that's my que. Thank you again, Rarity." >"No need to thank me. Now move along before you're to late." >you make your way onto the train and find a seat. >the window is open, so you call out to Rarity. "Bye Rarity. I'll give you a call tonight to let you know I made it." >she waves her hoof at you. >"Goodbye Anonymous. Have fun in the city." >with that, you take a seat as she leaves the station.   >the doors open up, and you step out onto the platform. >you notice that the Manehattan station is a lot busier that Ponyville. >as you make your way into the lobby, you keep an eye out for that familiar hair color and red flower. >and you see the pony they belong to on a bench by the corner of the room. >making your way over to Coco, you notice that she has her head down and is trembling slightly. >she doesn't notice you walk up beside her, so you decide to have some fun. "Hey there, little cutie. How's about you and I head back to my place for some gud fug." >she tenses up at the sound of your voice, but still doesn't look up. >"S-sorry, but I'm waiting to meet somepony." "I know, that's why I'm here." >she shoots her head up and finally looks at you. >her look of fear turns into mock frustration. >"Anon! You jerk! You scared the life out of me " >she playfully smacks your leg before laughing. >you can't help but join in. >fun fact: you and Coco became good friends last time you were here. >you'd even go so far as to consider her a 'bro', so to speak. >the laughter dies down pretty quick. "So, you're gonna be taking me to my new housing?" >she hops off the bench and turns towards the exit. >"Yes, but we have to hurry, I have a busy schedule tonight." >she starts off towards the exit. >luggage in hand, you follow right after her. >a few minutes after you both leave the station, she stops at what looks like a coffee shop. >AppleBucks... how quaint. >Coco turns towards you before speaking. >"I'm gonna get myself a cup of coffee real quick. The apartments are just a couple more blocks down, but you can join me if you want." "Sure." >as she opens the door, a little bell rings, signaling your arrival. >you hear a mare's voice call out from somewhere in the shop. >"I'll be with you in just a minute!" >as Coco heads to the counter, you take notice of the shop. >it's a small little coffee shop, a couple of booths against the wall, and three little tables in the middle. >behind the counter is the usual coffee making items, albeit different due to being made by pony's. >and there looks to be a back storage room. >must be where the voice came from. >it appears that you two are the only customers. >and judging by all the chairs on the tables, the shop's about to close. >you stay by the door as Coco waits at the counter. >you don't have to wait long as the mare who called out earlier comes out of the back room. >she's a unicorn, with blue eyes, a light tan coat and a coffee brown mane with what looks like cream colored streaks mixed in. >she has a green apron on and SWEET JESUS LOOK AT THAT ASS! >she has hips that are about twice as wide as her waist. >every step has a sway that just exudes an innocent sexiness with just the barest hint of jiggle. >you're shaken from your trance when the butt goddess speaks up. >"Sorry about that, I was just doing some last minute... Oh, hi Coco! I thought you weren't going to show up tonight." >"Yeah, I had to pick my friend up from the train station tonight." >the pony looks behind Coco and sees you by the door. >"Wow, you're different. Hi there." >she says this with the sweetest little smile. "Uh... hi." >"So, what can I get you two?" >Coco looks back at you. >"Well, I'll get my usaul, do you want anything?" >she gestures to the menu on the wall behind the counter. "Oh. Umm... yeah. I'll just have a hot cocoa." >the barista pony gets a big shit eating grin. >"Well you don't have to order that from me. She's right here in front of you." >both Coco and yourself turn a deep shade of red. >"I-It's not l-like that!" "Hold on there. We're just friends, nothing more miss..." >the mare looks surprised for a second. >"Oh I'm sorry. Java. Java Chip. And I'm sorry about that. I'm just playing around." "Anonymous. Anon for short. And it's ok." >"But you are kinda cute, Anon. So watch yourself. Anyway, I'll have your orders ready in a minute." >you turn your attention to Coco, who is still blushing. "Is she always like this?" >Coco just nods slightly. >pretty soon you both have your drinks and are heading out the door. >Java calls out to you as you leave. >"Bye Coco, have a nice night. And bye Anon, don't be a stranger." >Coco is quiet as she leads you to the apartments, so you decide to break the silence. "Isn't it a little late for coffee?" >"Not right now. We just took a big job order, and to help speed it up, I offered to work nights to get the more delicate designs done while its quiet. So i get one every night to help me focus." >you're about a block to the complex. "Ah, I see. And your friend with the plot from heaven?" >"Figures you'd notice that. Java's nice. And she means well. Well, we're here." >Coco walks up to the door and opens it for you. >you both make your way inside and up three flights of stairs. >you walk down the hallway to your apartment. >apartment 3C. >Coco pulls a key out of her scarf and opens the door for you. >it's a simple little place. >living room is a pretty fair size. >a single couch is in the middle of it. >there is a kitchenette off to one side, and on another, a door leading to the bedroom with what looks like a queen size bed in it. >when putting your luggage in the bedroom, you see another door leading to the bathroom. "Hmm, it's simple... I love it." >as you leave the room, you see Coco has put your drink on a little half wall that seperates the living room and kitchen. >"Well, I'm glad you like it. Unfortunately, I have to get to work, so I'll see you around then?" "Yeah, we'll get together someday. Well, I too must depart. There is a bed in there that is calling to my name. So, I bid you goodnight." >Coco giggles at your display before heading to the door. >you follow her out into the hallway. >"Goodnight Anon. See you later." "Night Coco." >she makes her way to the stairs and starts heading down. >as you turn back to your apartment, you notice that your neighbor across the hall's door is slightly open. >as you take notice, you hear a gasp before it gets slammed shut. >you could have sworn you saw a reddish-orange eye looking at you before it closed. >oh well, no time to worry about it tonight. >after you go back in your room, you unpack your phone and make a quick call back to Ponyville, before heading to bed. >as you lay in bed, you wonder what could be in store for you in the city. >well, whatever it is, I'm sure you'll have a blast.