Space Anon in Equestria

by TrekkieAnon


Chapter 6: Paradox and Theories

"Can we ask you more questions Anon?" asks Twilight.

You lower your mug.

"Of course, what about?"

"Can you tell us more about your species and where you came from?"

"Yeah, I would love to."

You think for a moment.

"Lets see, we humans live about 100 years thanks to modern medicine, our scientific name is 'Homo-Sapiens' oh I guess I covered that, and we are currently a spacefaring race."

"Yes, the fact your species can travel through space, can you be a little specific?" Twilight really wants to know.

"This might take a while....."

You explain that your species' technology has advanced enough to leave the atmosphere of the planet with the use of space crafts. You tell them in the year of 1961, which was centuries before your time, a human named Yuri Gagarin traveled to outer space for the first time in human history.

Man, you are glad you didn't sleep during your history classes.

You explain that even though this technology developed over the years, it didn't allow humans reach beyond their own solar system.

Then you explain the invention of FTL travel technology, and how it sparked a new space age for humans.

You also explain some of humanity's famed technological achievements like enormous dome colonies that can emulate Earth's atmosphere, gigantic space cruisers, etc.

You tell them that even now the human race is constantly exploring space, or as humans like to call it 'The Final Frontier'.

Twilight seems really fascinated about all this. Other ponies just seem confused, Dash is about to fall asleep, Spike is already asleep.

"Well, that is pretty much it." You take another sip from your mug. Man, all that exposition makes you thirsty.

"Oh, and I was born on one of those space stations I talked about. Never been to Earth, I would really like to one day."

"Oh my, you never saw a sky above and a ground below you before?" asks Fluttershy.

"Well, if you count those dome shaped skies and artificial dirt grounds, yes I did."

Fluttershy tilts her head in confusion.

"I lived in a huge dome shaped colony located on a different planet for a while. Its where I received my military training."

"Military? Are you a guard?" Dash suddenly perks up her ears.

"What? Oh, well you can call it that. Human military is mostly about accompanying explorers and peacekeeping."

You empty the mug

"You also get to fight pirates and arrest criminals."

"Wow, pirate ships in outer space?" says Rainbow Dash with amazement.

"Wee! Pirates! YARRR LANDLUBBER GIVE US YE SPACE BOOTY, OR BE IT THE SPACE PLANKS FOR YE." Pinkie imitates a stereotypical pirate.

"Heh, nothing that interesting, unfortunately."

"I still don't get why you came you Ponyville. Didn't y'all say something about an accident?" asks Applejack.

"Yes that was true, I'm not sure how I got here, but I'll try to explain what I was doing before I got here."

So you explain in detail what happened before your arrival to Ponyville.

Pinkie and Dash listens enthusiastically now, the word 'pirate' must have triggered their attention.

You explain about the chase, the battle and the unknown force that brought you here and that probably killed your friends.

"...and here I am."

Twilight looks excited.

"This is just incredible! I...I am at loss of words! I think I need a write a letter to Canterlot. SPIKE! Wake up!

Twilight starts scrambling for things to write about with the tiny dragon carrying rolls of parchment in his arms.

"She does that." says Applejack while watching Twilight. "so what do you plan to do now, Anon?"

Hmmm

"I think I should first check the ship, I should check if its damaged or not."

"OOH, the space ship! Can we come with?" Pinkie puts her hoof up.

Hmm, its not like they can operate the controls or anything.

"Eh, sure why not."


You head inside the ship with the 5 ponies. Twilight said she will catch up if she can.

The ponies are marveled by the unseen interior design and devises. Rarity calls it: 'Avant-garde'. Pinkie jumps around and asks what each and everything is.

You arrive at the cockpit.

"Please dont touch anything here, and that means you, Pinkie."

Pinkie pulls her hooves from the controls.

You turn on the ship's computer. "Computer, do a tactical analysis of this ship."

"Who're you talkin-" asks Applejack.

The hologram interface lights up and boots up the program.

'Initiating system analysis, please wait.'

'Checking.....checking.....checking.'

'Analysis complete, minimal hull damage, energy level in acceptable parameters, no observable internal systems damage. Would you like a complete report?'

"No, but keep it saved."

'Saved in system report files.'

"What in Equestria was that?" Rarity asks.

"Its a computer software with an artificial intelligence." you explain.

"What?" Dash tilts her head.

"Well, its a very very advanced machine that can help humans in our daily lives and can think in some way."

"Are you saying that machine is alive?' Rarity asks.

"No, its just programmed to sound that way."

Confused looks everywhere.

"Computer, open stellar navigation and show our approximate location."

The computer makes a few sounds.

'Error: Unable to pinpoint location.'

You frown. "Specify reason."

'Possible unknown damage to the navigation system or current location being part of an uncharted system.'

"Uncharted system?"

'If attempting to enter an uncharted system, please consult a-'

"Off."

You slouch on the seat.

"Anon? Is everything okay?" asks Fluttershy.

It doesn't make sense, even if you did arrive on an previously unvisited system. If it wasn't TOO far away from explored systems, long range stellar cartography database would have made sure the ship would get an approximate location based on the star configurations. Did you arrive at a system so damn far that it couldn't be observed?

Wait a sec, it hits you. For a while, you were overwhelmed by the fact you arrived at an alien world with talking horse like animals, death of your friends, and getting a warm welcome with great food.

You didn't consider some of the other weird things about this place, completely similar to Earth atmosphere? all these references to animals on Earth? A rabbit? Plant life that looks exactly like ones on Earth? The food? Pinkie's desserts?

What in the name of Stephen Hawking's immobile left ass cheek is going on?

"Pinkie to Anooooon, HELLO?"

You come back to Equestria thanks to Pinkie.

Pinkie's face is dangerously close to yours.

"Jesus Christ." you say.

"Whats that?"

"Are you feeling sick again, Anon?" asks Rarity.

"No, I just had a lot to think about. Its like my brain is in an another dimension."

Wait a minute, really?

"I might be an alien to this place in a different way."

"You can't be more alien than you are now silly!" Pinkie giggles.

"You dont understand...."

You briefly explain your limited knowledge of the Multiverse theory, how its possible that there are multiple universes that exist along unknown number of others.

"...and this universe and mine might just be one of those infinite-"

"Okay, can we stop with the supernerd stuff for today? I can't get any sleepier right now" says Dash in a bored manner.

"Alright, the point is: I'm not from a different planet, I'm from an entirely different reality."

"Blech, CAN WE JUST SEE THIS THING FLY?" says Dash.

You sigh, no point on thinking about this any further for now.

"Haha, alright Rainbow, if you insist."

Well, its not like you're in an emergency or something.

How to go back? Well, you came here somehow in the first place, there should be a way back right?

Right?