//------------------------------// // Chapter 4:The keys all together // Story: Equestria University Adventures // by Freewillornot //------------------------------// Once outside the dorms, we saw Twilight’s friends and she ran ahead of me to greet them. The other human students that were accepted into Equestria University were all paired with one of Twilight’s friends. I stopped and just then a realization came to me. The keys were all in front of me, blue Pegasus, orange Earth, yellow Pegasus, pink Earth, white Unicorn, and purple Unicorn. The keys were Twilight’s friends along with herself, but why? Is there a purpose behind it or just a weird coincidence? My thoughts were interrupted by a flash of light and I soon found myself over by Twilight’s side immediately I realized what just transpired because I felt sick in my gut. “Aww, why’d you teleport me?” I clenched my stomach and bent forward. I felt like I was going to throw up. “Oh boy, he’s going to be sick somepony get a bucket.” The orange pony said. “Are humans supposed to turn green?” The blue Pegasus asked. “Absolutely not, you will not throw up right here and defile the grounds with your filthy germs.” The white unicorn declared. She got right in my face, probably not the best place to be at the moment. The yellow Pegasus gentle nudged the white unicorn out of my face and unfolded her wings. She then began to flap a cool breeze my way. Almost immediately like magic, I didn't feel sick anymore. She then came over and rubbed my back which actually felt really good. Damn, why couldn’t I get the yellow key. I rouse from the bent position “Thank y-…where’d she go?” “The bushes over there” the blue Pegasus pointed. “What, why?” I asked. “Her name is Fluttershy, literally her name says it all.” The blue Pegasus replied. “Well thank you, Fluttershy!” I shouted to the bushes. The only response back I got was crinkling sounds from within the bush. I’m just going to take that as a silent your welcome. Twilight started to cough deeply as if to draw everyone’s attention and soon everyone came together. “Before we begin I feel that it is only right that we all introduce ourselves. “ Twilight announced. The blue Pegasus jumped into the air unfolded her wings and flew to a very extensive height. That drew everyone’s attention to her. She then began spiraling down with a wicked nose dive, her speed rapidly increasing faster and faster. It looked as if the air currents are forming some sort of barrier around her. “What is she doing?” I asked Twilight. “A sonic rainboom” “A What…?” “Upon reaching hypersonic speeds she creates the sonic rainboom instantly causing her speed to increase to mach 10 which temporarily shatters the visible light spectrum.” “…” Twilight placed a magical bubble around everyone. “What’s this for?” I asked. “The shockwave.” Twilight simply replied. “Wha-“ Booom! A rainbow of color and a force of immense power shot in every direction. Thankfully we were protected by Twilight's bubble. That was awesome Rainbow Dash!” One of the students shouted. That one must be her dorm buddy. So her names Rainbow Dash, haha that’s pretty funny she does have a rainbow mane and tail. It sues her well. “Always a showoff” A whisper came from the orange Earth pony though she wore a smile on her face. “They don’t call me Rainbow Dash for nothing.” The blue Pegasus said while touching down on the ground in front of us. Twilight released the magical bubble. Rainbow Dash’s dorm mate ran to her and gave her a high hoof bump. “That was amazing.” “I know that’s how I always am.” “By the way, everyone I’m Jake and Rainbow Dash here is my guidance buddy.” What a fanboy, I guess that’s only best for them both. The white unicorn stepped out of the group along with her dorm buddy by her side. “How do you do my name is Rarity and this handsome gentleman beside me is Tomas.” They both took a bow in front of all of us. They sure like to play the formal card, not for me. Next came Fluttershy which involved her hiding in the bushes while her dorm mate gave introductions for both of them. “Hello, my name is Emily. The one in the bushes is known as Fluttershy.” She sounded so monotone while speaking, it was a little creepy. Then came the orange earth pony.“Howdy, the names Applejack and this-” The orange Earth pony was cut off by her dorm buddy. “I can speak for myself. The names Maximus just call me Max. Max has the body of a football star and the looks of a famous movie celebrity. I knew what came next and I would dread every moment of it. “The names Pinkamina Diane Pie born on a Tuesday and raised on a rock farm. There I met many challenges to express myself but never fear for when there’s a will there’s a way and Pinkie pie always has a way for when there is hope I am there and-“ “NOOOOOO!” I shouted without realizing it. Everyone stopped and looked at me. Mark just simply gave me a nod as if now I know his pain. “I guess someone’s a little anxious to introduce themselves,” Tomas said. “Pinkie pie are you finished?” Twilight asked. “I’m done; I would just love to hear what Greg has to say.” Pinkie pie said while bouncing up and down with excitement. “I can’t go yet because Mark hasn’t gone.” Mark gave me a look of I hate you. Everyone turned from me to Mark. “Hey, I’m Mark.” Once that was gone they turned back to face me. All I have to do is say my name and it’ll be over no big deal. I opened my mouth but nothing came out “….” Why can’t I say my name! “….” again nothing, this is making me angry. “My name is…” what the heck is going on. I don’t have a problem speaking with crowds so why is this happening. Twilight stepped forward. “Hello all I’m Twilight Sparkle and I am Greg’s Guidance buddy.” Pinkie pie immediately took charge and drew out a map of the campus. “Alright we’re going to start here then make our way over there then we’re going to swing around here –. “ It looked as if everyone but I, Twilight, Mark, Fluttershy, and Emily was left standing there when Pinkie pie was finished. “Hey, where did everyone else go?” Mark immediately took advantage of this situation. “They said that their playing hide and go seek and that you’re the seeker.” “Ewww I love games, you guys wait here I’ll be right back” and with that Pinkie pie was gone bouncing away. Mark turned to face us “that bought us some time but it won’t last. Twilight I’m sure you know a better way of going about this tutor of the campus, lead on.” I’ve got no complaints Mark you sly dog haha. “Twilight I think I’m just going to wait for Pinkie Pie to return. Do you mind if Emily tags along with you guys?” “Not at all, we’ll catch up with you later then Fluttershy.” The rest of the day went by in a flash while Twilight took us around campus showing us the Library which was 5 stories high with over 100,000 books that cover almost about everything that their society knew about. Then we found our way to the Cafeteria and I thought it was going to be all rabbit food since the natives of Equestria are herbivores but I was wrong. There are transfer students from countries far from Equestria’s borders that practice the consumption of meat and fish. So to show them hospitality the University imported several varieties of meat and fish. Twilight just wanted to show us where the gym was she didn't want to take us inside but me and Mark wanted to check it out. So while Twilight and Emily waited outside I and Mark went inside. It was absolutely amazing inside. The first thing we were greeted with was a snack bar that had protein shakes and smoothies. Passed the snack bar was the equipment room and our jaws dropped. “WoW” “I thought we were on the first floor.” The equipment room extended downwards for about 10 stories all of which were connected by stairs that looked like a workout of themselves. We could see each room from where we were standing due to all of them being made of see threw glass. There looked as if there was a level for each part of the body. From what we could see we found Earth ponies and Pegasus but not a single Unicorn was in sight. “Why aren’t there any Unicorns?” Mark asked. A nearby big muscle-bound Earth pony heard what he said and stopped in his tracks. “Unicorns in a Gym” He started laughing hysterically. ”That’s a good one” by our expressions he realized we weren’t joking. “Why aren’t there any Unicorns in a gym you asked? You won’t find them here due to the fact that they would rather be in the Magical Hall, training their magic skills.” “Magical Hall,” We asked? “You guys must be the new ones here. Ask your guidance bodies about the 3 Separated Halls they’ll tell you about them, later.” With that, the Earth pony went on his way. “What’s your name?”I called out to him. He turned around and said Markus then trotted to the stairway. I started chuckling while looking at Mark. “Why are you laughing?” “That’s what you look like as a pony.” “I do not” Fear came to Mark as he pointed to the 8 level down and then took off running back to the entrance. “What’s wrong?” Looking down there I saw a pink bouncing pony with Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Rarity with their guidance buddies not far behind. It looked as if Pinkie pie had found them all and was doing the tutor around campus her way, those poor souls. “Come on Greg, let’s get out of here!” Mark shouted to me. Once outside we saw Twilight and Emily sitting on a bench waiting for us. Mark immediately ran over to them. “Hey, Twilight!” “Yes, Mark?” Twilight looking a little confused. “Can you show us the 3 Separated Halls?” “I was just talking to Emily about the 3 Separated Halls who told you?” “Some guy we met inside the gym, so can we go?” “I can show you where they are located but we cannot go inside them all.” “Why?” I asked “The 3 separated halls represent Magic, Flight, and Earth. Each of the halls is exclusively for the specific race that falls into the qualifications and no one else may enter. Humans fall into the Earth's qualifications so you all may go into the Earth Hall while I wait outside.” “Well, what are we waiting for, let’s go.” Mark started walking off by himself but stopped on hearing her voice. “The 3 Separated Halls, that’s where we were off to.” Mark knew it was over and turned around in defeat. “Hey Pinkie pie it looks like you found them all.” “It only took her five minutes to find us. Though he weren’t hiding we were just getting something to eat.” Tomas said. “Now that we’re all back together let’s get going to the 3 Separated Halls!” Pinkie pie shouted as we all walked to our now set destinations together. This will be fun, at least I hope..