"Today is oddly more brighter than usual, good weather though."
Waking up from the basement, how does the darkness in this lower room made him more awake? Just a tad bit of Sun light piercing through a Crack in the door.
He wishes that he can stay on this bed a little more. but this is ponyville, always some weird shi-
Suddenly a realization drawns upon him. putting on hard breaks to his train of thought, today is tomorrow!
The day has come, the day in which the elements want to spend time with him as a final part to fully integrate in pony society.
It's also most likely the day he'll lose his 'welcome to ponyville party' virginity thanks to that pink menace.
Though it's really hard resisting her teary eyes every time he uses the good Ole excuse that miraculously delayed the inevitable.
'Why am i getting so worked out by some equines? Lets face this coalition like a man!'
Suddenly sensing that his complaints sound like he's scared of wome- he means Mares. He fixes his attitude, that sounds like weakness! Be gone!
Finally starts his day getting up from that cozy bed, put on some clothes. And looking at this cheap while ruffling his hair. Looking at his appearance.
"2 weeks and I still look good, thank you dad and mom for the good genetics." After talking to himself in front of the mirror a couple times he sets off outside the basement. He was initially going to grab a cup of coffee but as he approached the middle of the library. He saw the all too familiar lavender coated bookworm with a face that had 'you finally got out' while sitting in some new lounge chair she got not that while back.
This all happened in milliseconds.
"GAH! Twilight you scared me! Can't you see a man is pretty vulnerable when they haven't had their daily coffee?"
He was genuinely spooked as he didn't even noticed her presence earlier, plus usually she'd probably be outside with some friendship problem.
"Remember yesterday?"
Twilight questioned him a bit which he thought was... goofy, but then again twilight is the type of pony to triple check things. Actually double check that triple check.
"Yeah yeah, already know about the program picnic thing. But does it have to involve the rest of your posse? You know I'm not in decent terms with some certain physical ones... plus can we invite spike?"
Jake complains once more just because he really felt like it, sometimes letting some emotions out is good. Making sure a future outburst won't be as huge.
"Well I can promise you that they won't cause much problems, overall the message was for you to fully fit in and understand our norms. They are very much... encouraged to oblige."
Well guess that's a reasonable thing to do, to turn a 'Misunderstood' monster into a civilized man is certainly a great thing indeed. But what about spi-
"I already sent spike outside to gather some utilities, won't be returning any sooner." She finished once fully interrupting Jake's train of thought.
"Lemme guess this is in a way for your pre friendship report due next Sunday but wanted to turn it in the exact time It turns Monday right?" As soon as he said this sentence. Twilight broke into a cold sweat, a very poorly made smile forms onto her face. Seems like he broke her poorly made defense of a poker face.
"W-what a good guess.. that-" as she was about to speak more, Jake stopped her with a hand raised. For he knew that it would be a painful sight to see her try to defend herself.
He's not in the mood for 2nd hand embarrassment after all.
"Let's just go to the picnic already," he grumbled whilst heading towards the kitchen.
"After I get a cup of coffee."
*some time passes by*
At the location where the picnic program is to be held, with the most lime green color of the grass. And the trees absolutely far away, with a good view of buildings as it resides on a hill...
Jake is just trying to make observations to pass the time, he already feels pretty bored waiting on the picnic blanket he placed by twilight's orders.
She is apparently bringing the rest of the elements so he is waiting by imagination. Waiting and waiting.
He never even managed to finish his binge watching of Ninjago-
All of the sudden 6 familiar presences make their entrance in this calming setting.
Twilight clearing her throat once the mood settles in. "There he is. Everypony this is it. Last day of Jake becoming a full fledged citizen, and understand the complete guide to pony norms."
Rainbow hoovering slightly above the ground thinking that's cooler than walking also adds on. "Yeah, yeah, we know already Twi. No need to repeat last week's introduction."
Jake hasn't even spoken yet but his thought for the moment was 'oh yeah, that was a total failure. Really genius of me to make it the most boring seminar possible.'
Applejack adjusts her Stetson hat, eying Jake like some sort of critter. "Ahm Only here for the endin' Kay Twi?"
"You girls know that I can hear you, by the way. Not very subtle."
The 2 more physical mares still held those weary grudging eyes! However one look from twilight and they resign. Ha! She's group leader! Makes sense for being the protégé of Princess Celestia.
However that small joy in his face abruptly comes to an end when a pink pony with cotton candy mane and tail pops up right next to him.
"AND WE CAN HEAR YOU TOO SILLY!!... Which is absolutely sugary and butterlyishusly GREAT because NO MORE EXCUSES! for the official 'Welcome-To-Ponyville-Human-Who-Is-Going-To-Recieve-A-Mean-plaque-But-Can't-Escape-Anymore' PARTY-
Jake leans back slightly, a wince forms onto his face. "Not that loud gosh...."
However it didn't matter to Pinkie, for this is the first time he has accepted the inevitable parties!
Those early memories of him managing to come up with excuses to delay using smarty pants smarts kind of made her... pardon her Prench, but pretty Bucking Annoying.
No one will hear her train of thought. But in Jake's point of view, her face morphed very quickly then finally went back to her 'on da crack' attitude.
"Hehe~ this party must need to be the biggest eye opener he'll ever see." Pinkie's mutterings were very clear to listen to that Jake was actually concerned for his life.
"Do you like Star wars themed parties?"
"Wait how do you kno-" before hearing one of the most bizzare things so far in this world.
Rarity interjects into the very talkative atmosphere. Which somehow makes Jake forgetting to question Pinkie.
"Now, now, Pinkie dear, let's not overwhelm him so rashly. Though I must say darling. you're looking far more... presentable than when you first arrived." Her gracefully movement kind of had Jake in a trance, but he snapped out of it at the last sentence.
"Wait you didn't like my Khaki pants? Thought you said they were potentionally fashionable-"
"Ahem don't try to revisit Jake, besides aren't your newly commissioned 'cargo pants' much more aesthetically pleasing? You know that has inspired my connections within Bridleway."
'Hmmm, she just said to my face that they are bland and boring!' Jake internally cried out but really didn't had the energy for an outburst. Besides his new pants is way more comfortable, sacrificing the khakis was probably the best idea actually...'
Fluttershy also makes her appearance but she doesn't talk much and is hiding behind her mane. But she does mumble along the words like 'Man' and 'Angel' yeah he can bet all of his wealth that she is probably the 'quiet one' who definitely is hiding something.
Twilight eventually steps foreword. "Girls let's get back on track and focus as to why we are gathered here today."
"Oh right", "we should probably...", "Oki!", "hmph." Just a symphony ringing in his ears.
There is a small pause as everypony Settles down and sits around the picnic. Twilight sits closest to Jake, a notebook titled 'Jake' already floating beside her. He knows that this is just information about him. Though it's work in progress.
Twilight then speaks up. "Alright Jake. Today isn't a test, which is why we are outside. It's more of a.. conversational assessment. Fitting for the finale."
Jake feels a pressure that he hadn't even known he had, simply disappearing from his midst. "Talking? I can do talking."
The last test he has was actually in the 4th day, after doing some physical activities to which got documented by twilight, she wanted him to send some body samples to be researched in canterlot. He kind of was hesitant for it but that's when Twilight promised to give him an allowance per week. An offer he really couldn't refuse. So he folded immediately, a selfish man doing selfish things.
The body samples consisted of hair, skin (dead skin), nails, blood which made Twilight really freaked out in a way but she prevailed in the name of science. And the sperm sample which was his most embarrassing moment. He needed privacy to do it. Thankfully it was all over and those have been shipped off to canterlot.
Since this last day assessment is just talking and not tests, it was like... a brick pressing him just crumbling. Suddenly the air smelled even more pleasing...
Rainbow dash snorts. "You better. That's like, the easiest part." Jake is honestly thinking of retorting but applejack gets ahead of him.
"Ease up dash, he's been doin' aight. Remember this all for 'im to be no trouble maker."
Getting called out makes Rainbow retreat her stance, though still observant. "I didn't say he wasn't. Just... y'know."
Glancing between the two of them, he's just very grateful they weren't as hostile as earlier. Applejack was clutch this time, he was truly close to telling Dash that she sounds like a broken record with her raspy ass voice.
Eventually the group recaps on his journey here so far. How ponyville is now compared to the first day, how he's adapting, what flavor of cake he likes, something about if he liked animals from fluttershy. And if there isn't a way back to his world, would he be sticking around in this town.
The answer for the last one was he definitely is going to stay, he has an operation going on, he can't give that up!
Eventually the picnic wraps up as it's reaching the afternoon, twilight closes her notebook slowly for some weird effect. Reading too many books does that to a pony.
"You've adapted faster than I expected, dexterity is off the charts! You understand basic customs, social cues... and you haven't caused any major incidents since your first arrival."
Jake was listening, then spoke up. "Why does the past part sound very specific. It had emphasis."
Twilight smiles innocently. "Just an observation, this is ponyville after all."
"Oh right."
Eventually the rest of the elements bid farewell to Jake, practically just smile and wave, smile and wave.
Twilight just wraps the picnic blanket into a basket of hers. It had food earlier, but they forgot that he can't eat daisy sandwiches, so he decided to starve himself to save time.
A stupid and bad decision that he knows he can't avoid.
Eventually twilight just stares at him and smiles. A smile that looks proud, an adorkable smile. "Welcome to ponyville jake." And she leaves.
Now he's standing on the hill by himself. And his thinking goes something along the lines like this: 'why does she had to do some sort of Main character energy right there. No need for that ray of sunlight shining on her face to aurafarm on me.'
His stomach rumbles signifying that he has to go to EAT!
"Hayburger wait for me!"
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"That was good food damm. There may not be any meat, but they sure can make a mean egg sandwich."
The fact that ponies are able to eat eggs was kind of something. He honestly thought that he would be stuck in a vegan world, thankfully this piece of heavenly yoke is one thing he can get by.
Kind of like Fish and pegasi, but that's a story for another day.
He was about to head to the golden oaks library when all of the sudden his Humans senses are tingling, it's almost getting late, however he sensed that most of the townsponies weren't much present. It's almost as if...
He stopped in his tracks, he may have resigned in having a party, but he's going to hide and run until they lose their ability to have fun for the day!
Originally he was going to get some supplies he left in the basement to continue his 'Bright Ideas' campaign. But seems like it's going to be postponed for the bit.... hehe get it?
He Instead just takes a tour around town. Some sightseeing, townhall standing as mighty as it is, then Rarity's carousel boutique standing more taller and uglier. She speaks of fashion and yet her building is like this? Bah!
Now nighttime approaches, and usually everypony is practically asleep. Staying up awake happens if it's urgent or if it is the summer sun celebration. No way parties like his is going to be very urgent.
Finally makes his way into the library, he steps in and it's dark. Ah shit it truly was urgent.
The lights turn on like a flashbang, coupled with a loud-
"SUPRISE!!!!!!!"
cannons blast open confetti which rains down, the entire library is... packed for sure. And that banner featuring 'welcome to ponyville jake party' is very noticable. That thing is huge!
"WOAH-" as much as he was prepared in these few milliseconds, it still jumped him.
Pinkie Pie zips right in front of him, somehow already wearing 3 party hats and a 4th on her tail. "DID YOU LIKE THE PARTY????!!!! DID YA, DID YA, DID YA-"
Twilight with a smug yet reasonable expression chimes in. "Relax Pinkie, you finally achieved your goal okay? Leave Jake some breathing room."
However Pinkie pie kept rambling. "To think you, YOU SURVIVED TWO WEEKS!!! DO YOU KNOW HOW INSANE THAT IS?!"
"You should've seen your face! Bwahahaha!" That smug Rainbow dash seems to be having the time of her life! He'll get his get back!
Jake eventually settled down and he finally adapts to the joyous atmosphere, many ponies are talking to each other, some are waiting to meet the guest of honor himself. They are going to have to wait at the moment.
"Girls you nearly gave me a heart attack."
But Pinkie dramatically makes a loud gasping sound, he didn't even think was possible. "AND THAT WOULD'VE RUINED THE PARTY!! Which is EXACTLY why I didn't start it earlier! Timing is EVERYTHING!
"You predicted my timing?-
Once again he's interruped by Rarity whom made her way through the sea of ponies. "Speaking of timing..." she flicks her hair like a noble lady. "Pinkie insisted this be presented immediately."
A small velvet cushion floats in front of jake, courtesy of Rarity's telekinesis. Resting in it is a... bronze plaque.
"Oh it's my bronze plaque." Jake already knew from rumors that he was to be given a plaque made of bronze due to his achievements. He took it and read out loud.
"'Longest to survive without having a party - ponyville record holder.' Wow this is actually well done."
Pinkie pie the couldn't help but say out loud. "I KNOW, IT SOUNDS BLASPHEMOUS, BUT ALSO IMPRESSIVE, BUT ALSO WRONG, BUT ALSO AMAZONG, SO I HAD TO COMMEMORATE IT!!"
Jake honestly never thought she would use the word blasphemous In this world, then again she isn't normal.
"I don't know whether to feel proud or concerned."
Twilight eventually nudges him to the crowd. "Time for you to socialize 'guest of honor'."
The party fully erupts, music that came out of nowhere starts to play. Something akin to background music. Some chatter and laughter moves along the way. Jake finds himself surrounded by familiar and unfamiliar ponies.
He would talk to them, greet them. Pretty much show some goodwill, after all being a guest of honor needs to be a proper gentleman.
Instinctively commiting actions such as etiquettes for gatherings. Learned them back in his original world. And this goes on for couple minutes.
Jake was mingling with the crowd. Caught in the lively atmosphere, he started to almost forget about worrying if he arises suspicion. From what it seems like, he doesn't need to be on guard.
That was until he saw a very familiar navy colored earth pony! Quick be on guard!
"Oh hey blue blanket, I didn't think you'd be in this party." To change the topic before it even began, Jake starts to engage first in the conversation.
Blue blanket responses to his words with a lively mood. "Well, we really can't back away from Pinkie's parties. It's practically tradition at this point."
After some talking, she starts to steer the conversation to the topic he was avoiding.
"So... how's your ideas coming along? After all most of us contributed in your pitch, whether for free or for a price. Wasn't easy convincing those that have above average pockets." She snorts a bit while speaking. However there was one key word that she emphasized, to which jake caught really quick.
"Us?" Immediately following after that, a couple ponies whom Jake notice earlier around the area eventually came like a horde. He noticed their earlier intentions, they looked impatient, like wanting to get in the conversation. Seems as if the word 'us' opened the flood gates.
They all opened with benevolent greetings, but following after that they started making uncomfortable questions. "I was promised a favor ear-", "200 bits back-", "wanted free produ-", "hoofjo-", "300 with 20% over 2 weeks-".
They all fired a lot of questions. Jake was kind of overwhelmed because the thought that this could escalate quickly might be too much to handle.
'20% interested over 2 weeks? Blue blanket what where you thinking?' Jake made a side thought.
"Settle down guys, this won't go nowhere if you keep making more noise." They eventually settle down however the commotion drew the attention of the elements of harmony. Well specifically one orange one.
She was staring at jake not that intensely, but kind of piercing... suspicious would be the word! Twilight was looking at applejack and then were the commotion was, she was about to step in to help Jake until Applejack raised her hoof.
With a frown, twilight questioned her action. "We gotta help jake in keeping the crowd in check, he is the guest of honor... what's wrong?"
There was silence between them for a couple seconds before Applejack responded.
"Mah Intuition tells me sumthin' else... lets just observe."