Take to the Skies

by DamnToasty

Chapter 6: Extra-Terrestrial

I groan to myself after being awoken from my slumber. The sound of an *eep* emanating from my left causes me to open my heavy eyes. I quickly wish I hadn’t. My retinas were instantly bombarded by the oncoming torrent of sunlight coming from the singular window in the top right corner of the cellar. Slowly re-opening my eyelids I give myself a moment to adjust to the change in scenery. Finally settled I look over to find the source of the unnerving noise. To my left sitting on her haunches was a very nervous Twilight. On the floor in front of her was a strewn about notepad, a quill resting upon it. Looking back to her I gave a curious look waiting for her to explain her presence. After a few more moments the mare finally speaks up.

“*ahem* Well… I am sorry I did not mean to wake you. It is just I was a bit excited. I mean nopony has ever come into contact with one of your kind before. Think of all the new things we could learn from each other. I just had to get started as soon as possible! Oh and… Twilight continues to ramble on almost at the same speed as Pinkie. I rub my temples wearing a strained expression. Upon noticing this Twilight immediately silences herself reverting back to her sheepish look. “Oh um… sorry, I guess got a bit carried away there.” Ya THINK! “So ah…yea, well since we’re both awake maybe we can start answering some questions?” I nod. “Great! So uh…where to begin? Well, I guess we should start with the obvious. What exactly… are you?” I sit up stretching a bit as I do. A few loud pops sound from my spine causing Twilight to lightly recoil. After being satisfied with my little stretch I look back to Twilight.

“Well, my species are called humans, or homo sapiens is the scientific term I believe.” Twilight was slightly surprised at the sound of my voice but quickly recovered. As I finished speaking a light magenta glow formed around her horn. The same glow also formed on the strewn about supplies on the floor. To my amazement the quill and notepad promptly levitated off the ground in front of Twilight. The unicorn then proceeded to hastily write with the floating utensil. I stared at her mouth agape. After finishing taking down whatever notes she had Twilight turned towards me. Curious at my expression she spoke.

“What is it?” I pointed to the notepad.

“How the hell are you doing that?” Twilight follows my finger before coming to the realization.

“Oh, you mean my magic?”

“Whoa, did you just say magic?” I give her a look that said ‘do I look stupid’.

“Yea, what, do you not have magic where you come from?” Twilight says with a smirk. I give her a deadpan stare.

“No, no I can honestly say there is no ‘magic’ where I come from.” Twilight’s eyes go wide as saucers.

“You’re not kidding, are you?” I shake my head. “B-but, that’s impossible. Magic lives in every creature in Equestria, even animals and plant life has some connection.” I stop her there.

“Twilight, the reason I have never seen magic before is because *sigh* I am not from Equestria.” Twilight continues to stare wide eyed.

“W-what…”

“I am not from Equestria; I am not even from this world. I am from a planet called Earth in a country known as the United States.”

“Y-you mean, you’re an alien?”

“…Yes.” You could hear a pin drop at that point. I was about to continue before Twilight explodes.

“Oh my Celestia, a real life alien is in my house! Oh, think of all the new knowledge we could share. We could-”

“Twilight…”

“-And whole new cultures to study-”

“Twilight…”

“-Inter-planetary relations-”

“Oh for the love of…Twilight listen!” The mare ceases her parade of suggestions and looks at me hesitantly. “Twilight I know you have a lot of questions, but for now let’s just answer a few okay.” Twilight nods and begins to speak before I interrupt her. “Also, don’t ask about how I got here because I am not exactly sure of that myself.” Twilight sports a disappointed face before speaking once more.

“Well, you said that there is no magic on your world. Then how is it you live. Don’t you need to control the weather, and who raises the sun and moon? I mean I couldn’t imagine life without magic.” I quirk my eyebrow at the mention of raising the sun, but regain my composure as I prepare to answer the question.

“Well um, weather and um the sun and moon… they kind of just do their own thing. Weather is not controlled however we can pretty accurately predict it, and some advancements in technology have given us the ability to plant clouds and even sometimes make it rain. The sun and moon are not ‘raised’ they just give of the illusion that they are moving across the sky due to the planet spinning on its axis. You see, the sun remains in a fixed point in the center of the solar system while all the other planets orbit around it. You are familiar with the term gravity, correct?” She nods. “Good, now the reason the planets orbit around the sun is due to the sun giving off a massive gravitational pull. Now the larger the object the more the pull, and the sun is well… massive, so the smaller planets orbit around it. The same process occurs with our moon as it orbits around our planet. No one moves them. Nature takes care of it for us. Although from the look on your face I can presume it runs differently around here.” Twilight looks like she was about to have a mental collapse. She was planted on her haunches staring blankly at me. The notepad and quill hung motionless in front of her. After a moment she shakes her head getting out of her stupor, and looks at me with a calmer expression ready to speak.

“Y-yes, it… it does. I can’t believe this. I have just been told that there is another world out there, which goes against everything we have learned, everything we know. Like I said, I can’t imagine life without magic. How is it your species even survived?” I look at her with the same stoic expression and further explain.

“Well, I guess it goes like this. Humans, us, we are probably the most adaptable species in the known universe. Humans are able to adjust to any situation, be it harsh environment, or hell a new disease. Man always comes out of it, and you know what, we’re better for it. All the hardships we have faced over the years have only helped us excel as a species. Each day man develops dozens of new things to make life easier. Ranging from the automatic dishwasher, to a commercial airliner that is able to make round trips around the planet in just mere hours… I guess what I am trying to say is that we were dealt a rough hand, or um hoof, and we made the best it. Although, in the end, it is what made us who we are today.” I conclude my prideful speech as I look back to Twilight. She has continued to scribble down on her notepad.

“Humans sound amazing! Oh, you must tell me more about your technology. What is an airliner and it can really make round trips around the world in just hours! That sounds amazing; it must be going at immense speeds to be able to do that! Oh also…” And back to the rambling. I thought she was going to go on forever until a young sounding voice called out from upstairs.

“Twilight, get up here breakfast is ready!” Oh my savior I thank thee!

“Okay Spike, in a minute!” Twilight yelled back. “Well looks like we’re going to have to cut this session short. I still have many questions but *Twilight’s stomach grumbles* I think getting something to eat sounds like a good idea.” I can’t help but crack a smile at the adorable unicorn. Twilight begins to ascend the stairs before turning back to me. I had already gone back to lying down on my makeshift cot. “You know, Twilight says getting my attention, from what I’ve seen I don’t think there is any reason to keep you down here. You’re free to join me for breakfast if you wish.” Twilight says with a smile. Once again that warm feeling of happiness finds me. I look at her smiling once again.

“Thank you, Twilight. That is very kind of you. I would be delighted to join.” Twilight nods and gestures me to follow. I slowly get up to a standing position and hastily make my way to the stairs, letting my stomach guide my movements.

“Oh, and I forgot to mention. My assistant Spike can be a bit, skittish. Just don’t be alarmed if he is a tad wary at first.”

“Okay, I guess-” Before I could continue a loud yell interrupted my sentence.

“Ahhh, Monster!”

“Oh brother…” Twilight says in exasperation. I could tell this was going to be a… interesting morning.