Finally Arriving in Ponyville. [Dead]

[Rose]

Light Secret yawns softly as she sits in her chair on the train bound for Ponyville from Canterlot. Her little firefly friend was sitting on the sill of the window beside her watching the land go by out the window with excited little chirps. Light smiles faintly as she watches Flare. "I'm so excited Flare, I've always wanted to go to Ponyville, you know? I've heard so much about it from Canterlot, my mother says that it is quite a fun place to be, maybe this town will be the one I'm looking for," She turns her head, and pulls out a small notebook from her saddle bag. She sets it down beside her on her chair and peers at it. On it was a list of all the cities and towns in Equestria, but so far, only one had been checked off and that was her home city of Canterlot. Ponyville was simply her first stop on the list of the cities she wanted to visit before she chose one to settle down in. "I wonder if the apples in Sweet Apple Achres are as delicious as everyone says they are," Light says. Flare looks back at her companion and tilts her head. She had no idea, but the sound of tasting big juicy apples seemed to appeal to the little firefly because she got this big dreamy look in her eyes and looked back out the window. She suddenly began to flutter about the window, glowing excitedly. Light Secret blinks and peers out the window. "Oh! We're finally here!" Light Secret exclaims. She gets up, and fixes her saddle bag back on, trotting down the length of her car to the door. She stops and stands up reaching to the overhanging rack by the door to pick up a violin case. She slings it over her shoulder with a strap attached to the case then picks up her suitcase and heads out the door of the car to the train station.

Light Secret's danty hooves touch the wooden platform with soft thuds. She looks around quietly, and notices all the other ponies coming and going from the train. She suddenly began to feel a little nervous, she didn't know anyone personally in Ponyville. Flare settles on top of Light's horn and peers around curiously. Light Secret moves farther in to the train depot and sets her suitcase down gently. "..Do you think they have a map? I'm not sure how to get around the the town.." Light whispers up to her firefly. Flare just sort of shrugs and buzzes from the tip of Light's horn. Light Secret picks up her suitcase again, and carefully picks her way through the crouded station, feeling a little more nervous as she sees how crouded the station was becoming. She actually starts to sweat a little bit as she looks around for a map or an information booth, her soft ears drooped. Suddenly, she stumbles, and gasps as she begins to tumble forwards, dropping her suitcase in the process. Flare quickly buzzes up out of the way and covers her eyes with her little feet not wanting to see what was about to happen. Light Secret manages to land as softly as possible, right on her nose. Her violin case jostles on her back, and she freezes with her face on the floor, ears twitching back to listen to the case and instrument inside. Violins were so fragile, even a jostle like that could easily cause the strings to break. She then glances around slowly, some ponies were laughing at her, others just kept walking. Her cheeks reddened and she lowers her gaze with embarassment as her golden mane falls over her eyes. She sort of huddles there for a moment, just gathering her courage to get up again, so many ponies, and now some were laughing at her? What a great first impression.

[PumpkinPie]

Alkaline Atom open his briefcase that sat next to him on the train and picked through the smattering of coffee-stained papers that were shoved inside. Most of them had hoof-drawn equations and notes scribbled and slanting across the page. He had never had very good hoofwriting which made it nearly impossible for anypony else to understand his notes and directions. Good thing my students are quite bright Atom chuckled to himself. This reminded him that his young university students were now running his lab all by themselves while he made this trip to Ponyville. He knew they were all plenty capable, but it always made him nervous to leave his lab unsupervised. This trip would be very necessary though. He had wanted to visit Ponyville for a bit so he could gather some new ingredients for some mane-lice cures he had been working on. He also secretly wanted to see what all the fuss was about in Ponyville. He hadn't been there in years and he was dying for a big apple pie from Sweet Apple Acres. And of course, a glass of their world famous cider. His mouth began to water at the thought of it.
Just as Atom began to daydream about all the lovely food he might sample while he was in town, he felt the train slow to a stop and a gentle murmer began to rise through the cabin. Peering out his window, he realized they're reached the station and he'd finally made it to Ponyville. I'm finally here! Atom couldn't help but feel giddy at the thought of exploring a bit. He was a little nervous to mingle in such a huge crowd of ponies, but this was an adventure. Plus, there were so many stories here. He couldn't wait to get to meet some new ponies! As he grabbed his briefcase in his mouth, he trotted to the door and stepped clumsily onto the platform. They'd been cooped up in there for a while.
Atom trotted over to the shade of the platform and set his briefcase down for a moment so he could survey this new landscape. As he took note of each bright-eyed pony wandering trough the station chatting excitedly to friends or embracing old family members, he noticed one pony in particular. She had a little firefly floating above her and as she exited the train and stepped onto the platform, Atom saw her tumble elegantly forward before catching herself. Alarmed, Atom rushed over to her. Some silly ponies were laughing and being quite rude and Atom shot them a glare.

"Are you ok? That looked like a nasty fall, but you sure are graceful. Can I help you up?"

Atom offered a hoof and watched the pony with bright, genuinely concerned eyes. She looked a little lost and he completely understood. He still didn't have his own wits about him. But he wanted to help this pony out. AFter all, they were both from Canterlot but he had never seen her before.

[Rose]

Light Secret had still been feeling very embarassed and unsure when some of the ponies laughed at her. Her eyes were closed for a moment when she heard a friendly concerned voice speaking to her. Light blinks and opens her soft eyes to peer up at the stallion with his hoof offered to her. Flare lands on Light's ear, and blinks her light a couple of times as she too peered up curiously at the stranger. Light Secret lowers her gaze and finally tentatively takes his hoof and allows him to help her up.

"U-um...T-thank you Sir,"

Light's voice was soft and gentle. She manages a smile as she looks down at her suitcase. Light Secret was a fairly dainty looking pony. Her mane and tail were golden yellow and her coat was snowy white. Her eyes were a bright blue color, and her cutie mark was a heart shaped lock with a golden key inserted into the keyhole.

"M-my name is Light Secret, and this is Flare...I'm...new to Ponyville,"

Light says quietly and bows her head politely. She then glances around the station. It was starting to become less crouded as ponies got onto the train and the ones that had arrived with her made their way out of the station. Light's gaze then settles on Atom again.

[PumpkinPie]

Atom pulled the mare to her feet and was surprised how light she was. She looked dainty but he didn't expect her to be quite so easy to lift to her hooves. Atom smiled warmly at her. He wanted to try and put her at ease while he himself was still trying to get comfortable in this unfamiliar place. When Light said sir, a bewildered look crossed Atom's face. He was used to Professor of course when he was teaching, but nopony ever called him sir. And besides that, he generally preferred Atom. Formality was just a distraction, in his opinion.

"Please, call me Atom."

Atom smiled again as he tried to put Light at ease. And what a beautiful name, Light Secret. I wonder where it came from? Atom wondered, taking note of the fact she was new to Ponyville.

"I'm new as well. Just traveling for a bit. It's a little overwhelming here."

Atom glanced around at the crowd of ponies milling about. It was definitely chaotic in the small station and though he was not particularly fond of the putdoors, anything was better than this tightly-packed sardine can. Atom glanced at the little firefly sticking close to Light. What an interesting companion. Atom noticed the trains were all essentially unpacked now and the crowd was thinning ever-so-slightly.

"Well, where are you off to? I could certainly help you out with your bags if you like! I really have no set schedule and you look like you have your hooves full and I wouldn't want to make you feel unwelcome in this new place."

Atom smiled again and cocked his head to the side, waiting. This could be his very first friend in Ponyville!

[Rose]

Light Secret regains her footing with Atom's help. She tosses her head slightly to adjust her mane back into proper order before she smiles shyly and lowers her gaze. Flare lands lightly on her ear and peers about the train station, her light blinking occasionally as she sits patiently waiting for Light to decide what she should do.

"Well...I a-am actually traveling as well...s-see, I wanted to travel around Equestria and find where I belong, and Ponyville was the first stop on my list of places to go,"

Light explains quietly as she adjusts her violin case around her shoulder. Light blinks a couple of times when Atom offers to carry her bag. She peers down at her single suitcase and chews her lower lip shyly before she looks back up at Atom.

"I w-wouldn't want to trouble you over one bag. I'll carry it, b-but perhaps..since we are both new to Ponyville..I w-was going to explore, and maybe try to make it out to Sweet Apple Orchard, I've heard their apples and cider are some of the best in Equestria,"

[PumpkinPie]

Atom grinned widely when Light said she was traveling around Equestria. He had always wanted to travel ever since he was a young foal but he hadn't been really anywhere but Ponyville and Canterlot. It was really a shame as he knew there was so much of the world left to explore. At least Light was doing this, and she was basically alone! Except for her little firefly. Atom had never seen a firefly as a companion before. How curious. I wonder if he can talk? And, how does a fireflies brain work? How do their neurons communicate? Atom mused for a second or two, drifting off into space before snapping himself back into reality.

"Ah, you're traveling How lovely! And you're from Canterlot I presume?"

Atom noted Light biting her lip and smiled. It was very sweet and he was quite fond of her already. When Light asked him if he'd like to explore, his ears pricked up. He'd really love nothing more than to wander around Ponyville with this new pony. They were both new so neither of them would make a particularly good tour guide, but at least they could travel together. Plus, it certainly would be nice to have some company while he was here.

"I would love to explore with you! I mean, uh, I would love to explore in general and if you're exploring too maybe we could explore together and I guess that means I could explore with you but only if you want me to I really don't have to if that would make you uncomfortable..."

Atom took a breath and blushed, looking up at the mare as he stumbled nervously over his words.

[Rose]

Light Secret tilts her head and then giggles softly. It seemed Atom was just as nervous as she was, which made her feel a little more at ease around him. Her firefly was still perched on her eartip, and did not seem to be paying much attention to the two at the moment.

"Yes, I am from Canterlot, my parents are musicians there. I would love to explore with you. Why don't we head into the town square first? Get our bearings from there. I know that I promised Flare I would take her to Sweet Apple Achres, because I know she loves apples.

Light glances upwards at her little Firefly. The creature buzzes lightly as if to respond to the suggestion of apples. Light Secret smiles then looks at Atom again as she lifts her suitcase. She turns towards the door, pausing to allow him a moment to pick up his own suitcase so that they could walk together.

[PumpkinPie]

Atom attempted to compose himself for a moment and regain his posture. Meeting new ponies always made him nervous, but Light was making him especially nervous. When Light said she and her parents were from Canterlot, Atom smiled. At least they had something in common. And her parents were musicians! How fascinating. That could be quite the story.

"Ah, Sweet Apple Acres. What a lovely place. It's usually my first stop when I come to Ponyville anyway. And I assure you, their apples are the sweetest and crunchiest in all of Equestria! What a splendid plan! We must go!"

Atom grabbed his suitcase in his mouth and double-checked that Light didn't need any help. She was independent enough to travel all the way here, so why wouldn't she be able to handle her own bags? Atom smiled through the suede brown handle in his mouth and started toward the exit of the station. The light hit his face and eyes full on and he squinted against the glare of sun. He would need to get used to this beautiful weather or it would surely blind him. He made his way down the steps of the station and out onto the sidewalk before turning around to ensure that Light was following him as they made their way towards Sweet Apple Acres. She would make an excellent traveling partner and Atom was very excited to hear her stories about Canterlot and what she thought about growing up there. It was always interesting to hear another ponie's take on life in the same place.

[Rose]

Light smiles as she holds her suitcase in her mouth and moves to follow Atom out of the station. She looks up once they step outside and admires the bright blue sky. She draws in a breath and lets it out slowly, enjoying the smell of the fresh air. She could smell flowers blooming nearby, and the air had a fresh crisp feel to it as it blows through her mane briefly. She follows Atom along, and Flare flits about between Light's ears and her horn. The firefly seems happy to be outside of the station, and her light blinks repeatedly. For the moment Light Secret does not speak as she walks along, after all..she did have a suitcase in her mouth.

(Sorry for taking so long, got caught up with work etc. You can make the next post in Town Square since they have to pass through it to get to Sweet Apple Acres ^_^ )

[PumpkinPie]

((Right right I'll make it open just in case and we can head towards sweet apple acres!))