"Oh god my head..." Those were the first words out of my mouth before I realized that I wasn't in the lab anymore. I sat up quickly and looked around. It looked like I was on a street of some kind. Large colorful shops decorated both sides of the smooth cobbled street as far as I could see. In the distance I could see what looked like a castle, though honestly it looked like a castle you would see in a childs storybook.
I turned my eyes to my own body and slowly stood up. I'm wearing a thick leather jacket, white shirt, blue jean pants, and combat boots. I don't even know how I got these. The last thing I remember is getting told by the scientists that my name is Belendu Armshire. Past that its just blackness. I shake my head to clear my thoughts and figure that the castle has to contain someone of importance that may know where i'm supposed to go. With a groan of some pain, I put one foot in front of the other and start walking down the street towards the castle. The streets are dark, though that is understandable considering it looks as though its around midnight.
Around twenty minutes later I reach the large golden gates of the castle. I'm busy marveling at the fact that they are actually made of gold when I hear a gruff male voice from a figure I didn't notice. "You there! Whats your business here?"
I blink and turn my head to the source of the voice to answer. "Hi. Sorry I'm subject... 2... what?" I take a good look at the figure and rub my eyes to make sure that i'm not seeing things. But when I take a second look it is unchanged. Standing by the gates are two horses.. Well ponies really. Both wearing dark purple armor and having glowing yellow eyes with pupils not unlike my own. Strangely enough they both seem to be unicorns as well.
The one that spoke, on the right, clears his throat "Subject 2? What is that supposed to mean?" He nods to the one on the left and with a pop, his horn glows and he vanishes. Before I get over the shock of one of the ponies just up and vanishing, my body is covered in a yellow aura matching the now glowing horn of the first guard. "It doesn't matter. You're coming with me." With that his horn glows brighter and the world fades into blackness.
An indiscernible amount of time later I slowly come to, my vision fading in and out, blurring much of what I see. What I can see confuses me even more than I already was. I see iron bars and a stone floor, behind the bars an old style torch flickers, illuminating my prison cell. I pushed myself to a sitting position on the rock hard cot that I seemed to have been tossed on. I blink away the blurriness and take a good look around. On my wrists and ankles are thick iron shackles, restricting my movement. The bars of the cell are well made and have sheen to them that I cant place. The floor is made from a grey stone that is seamless where the walls and floor meet. There are a few cracks in the floor, showing that the place is old and not very well kept. In one corner I can see a nest of rats watching me, daring me to make a move. I shiver involuntarily and pull my feet up onto the cot just as the sound of clopping hooves on the stone floor reaches my ears.
I turn my head just in time to see a large white horse. Yes a horse, not a pony this time. The creature seems to have both wings and a horn, the word Alicorn comes to mind. It also is wearing some sort of regalia, a crown with a deep purple gem in its center, a large golden chest piece with a matching gem and four golden hoof covers on each of its feet. For several minutes I stare at the things hair, or mane i suppose. It seemed to be constantly in motion by an invisible wind, held constantly aloft. The hair itself looked like it was made of a rainbow mixed with sunlight. Truly fascinating to stare at. It looks at me from the other side of the bars with an almost kind look that gives me the first hint at its gender, though its voice is really what confirms that.
"Who are you?... WHAT are you?" She tilts her head at me, looking me over with a strange expression, seeming to focus on my chest. When I look down I can see some blood staining my white shirt. Ignoring her questions I lift my shirt up quickly to check for injury. I find no injury but... I'm splattered in blood. Its not mine or at least I don't think it is. Her eyes widen at the sight of the blood and she stamps a foot on the stone floor. "What have you done to my ponies??"
I blink in confusion and speak to her for the first time "Your ponies? I've only met two horse things so far... I don't even know how I got here but i need to get back. Do you know where New York is?" Her blank stare is answer enough so I try a little more "America?" The same blank stare. I sigh "Earth...?"
She shakes her head "No. I have never heard of any of these places. But you are in no position to question me. Tell me how that blood got there. Now."
I sigh in frustration "I. Don't. Know. All I know is I woke up on the streets of some town and then two horse things took me. I don't have any clue where this blood came from. Now can you please tell me where I am?"
She doesn't seem to be satisfied with that, but answers my question anyway "You are in Canterlot. The castle prison specifically. You're the first prisoner we've had here in quite some time." Her eyes flick to the rats in the corner that hiss when they notice her staring.
I clear my throat to get her attention back on me "What country is this? I've never heard of any place that has talking horses.. Er.. ponies."
She cracks a small smile at that "This is Equestria. On planet Equs. Though I don't know if that means anything to you."
That confirmed it. I put my face in my hands and groaned. "Great... So im not even on earth anymore... Fucking great..." I pull my face back up to look at my shackles. "As much fun as these are. Can I get them off?"
She frowns and shakes her head "Im sorry. But until we know you aren't a threat we cannot be too careful. But.." The shackles around my ankles vanish with a pop "We can let you out of this cell and into a more hospitable room." With a glow of her horn the door to my cell opens up and she smiles "Please come." I eye her suspiciously but stand and slowly make my way to the door, suspecting a trap at how quick she was to trust me.
"So where is this room we're going to?" I ask as we walk down the stone hall and through a very ornate door. On the other side is a long hall with many paintings, statues and other shows of power and money.
She smiles "We have many guest rooms here in the castle. We just wanted to put you in the cell in case you were hostile. But it seems you are more confused about your situation than we are. So I think it is best if you are given a proper room." I fall silent at that, eyeing her and a few passing ponies wearing maids outfits or armor similar to the guards that captured me. After leading me through a maze of halls and side doors, we reach a simple wooden door. She opens it with what I assume is magic and shows me inside. Its a nice enough room, though simple. A single bed and desk decorate the room. Other than that there is one door that after looking inside later, is revealed to contain a small bathroom.
"This is where you will stay until morning. When you wake, my sister and I will question you on your origin and intentions. Be ready." With that she shuts the door behind me and locks it from the outside.
Once the door is locked, the shackles on my wrists pop open and fall to the floor with the same golden glow that she has been using. I rub at my sore wrists and walk over to the bathroom, stripping and washing myself clean of the blood. Once clean I stare into the mirror, trying to remember anything but nothing comes to mind. I sigh and make my way to the bed, laying on it nude and covering myself with the surprisingly soft blanket. Soon enough the darkness of sleep claims me in its velvety embrace, keeping me warm in my slumber.