> Upon A Shooting Star > by Arcane Light > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > "Chapter One: Shooting Star and Ponyville" > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter One Perspective: Isaac The sound of my alarm was the only thing I herd that dragged me out of my dreamscape, groaning in response from the annoying noise. With a slam of my hand, a button was felt under and the buzzing sound instantly vanished from my dull ears. Slowly rising, I hovered my hand over my mouth as I let a long yaw escaped, my body feeling like I just got hit by a truck. "Just great. Another day, another boring routine as always." I grunted as I scan the room I sleep in and boy does it look messy I would always say to myself that I'd clean my pig stop of a room but I never really do so. Clothing that I previously wore were laying about the floor, posters of my favorite games and bands covered the walls and just miscellanies stuff that I never really cared to pick up. I glance over at the clock once more and saw that it was about nine in the mourning and my shift for my part-time job was about to start in a hour and a half. My body protesting in getting out of my rather comfy bed but my brain told me otherwise. After about a five minute conflict, my brain got the better of me and I was on my feet and off to the bathroom that connected to my room. My bathroom was the same as my room, stuff on the ground, a huge trash bag with empty body wash and shampoo in the the far comer of the room and both my shower and bathtub looked like it could use a good scrubbing. But laziness always got the better of me and I rarely do anything about it. The thought of cleaning was in the back of my head but I only shrug it off as I quickly took off my clothing and entered the rather small shower. I turn the nub of hot water to the right as water rained down on my exposed body, the feeling of warmth too good to resistance. The shape and tone of my body was rather normal, I had some muscle thanks to my job but nothing too fancy and my body was rather slim to begin with. What little fat I had was either none noticeable or just wasn't there, never really was a huge eater in my life and my parents would always throw in everything healthy Nothing fattening really now i think about it. My dark brown hair covering my eyes thanks to the running water which is something I always like. I was never into short hair like many boys or men older than me, I just felt rather comfortable feeling hair running down my neck. After about a good fifteen minute shower I finally got out, dried my body free from water with one towel and with a second towel wrapped around my head as I made my way into my messy room once more. to my right was my closet which had a quite a bit of clothing, mostly casual clothing, jeans and shorts of all sorts. So many choices to dress but I finally chose a dark t-shirt with a star wars logo on the front and a dark blue Levi jeans. I set the pair of clothing at the bunk of my bed as I approached my dresser that store both a clean pair of socks and underwear, despite the way my room looks I always like dressing clean. Quickly, I got everything dressed and right before I put on my shirt, I took off the towel that was still wrapped around my head off. I ruffled my hair a bit and slightly brushed through my hair with my hands, thinking it was good enough. After about another ten minutes of putting cologne on, brushing my hair with a comb now in which I always slightly part the hair on my forehead and brushing my teeth, I finally head downstairs as the smell of breakfast wafted into my nose. A smile on my face as I knew very well who was cooking. When I reached the bottom of the stairs I made a quick right towards a hallway, bright lights bleeding through the curtains at the end which filled the room with life. To the left led to my living room and to the right was my destination which was the kitchen, rather normal to be honest. At the stove was a young girl by the same age as me with long red straight hair that reached about halfway to her back and a rather skinny body that would drive any boys from school mad in hormones. "Morning Amber, cooking breakfast as always, don't you get bored after a while?" I asked as the girl quickly turn and gave a rather warming smile at me, then turning back to focus on her cooking. "Well, if some lazy person I know would teach himself on how to cook, then I wouldn't have to now would I?" Amber sighed as I only chuckled as my response. Amber's a childhood friend from when I was five. Both of our parents knew each other ever since collage and quickly became friend with their own social group. Heck that's how both Amber and I's parents feel in love was in collage. Call it destiny or something, quite a story really but something I wasn't really interested in since love in general wasn't really appealing in my view. Amber on the other hand couldn't stop talking about love since she reads romantic stories and manga that made me second guess on people's life choices. "Isaac, I know that I shouldn't bring this up all of a sudden but you should really visit your parent's grave and give them your blessings like you always do every month. It's almost the middle of May and I would hate to see you miss it." Amber said in a rather caring tone. She was right, but the thought of my parents dying on that day entered my thoughts like a plague. About seven years ago when I was only nine, My parents died by a couple of bank robbers trying to earn the easy and stupid way of getting money. They were only trying to deposit some money but instead were shot down like wild animals out in some kind of pasture. innocent lives easily taken away and when I had herd the news, I just stayed in my room for days, silently wishing that I was stronger, wishing that I could do something about it. From that day on, I stopped thinking about my wish in becoming some great hero and focus all my hate into one idea. Revenge. of course I never got that chance as I was only 9 and the bastards that killed my parents were only locked up for twenty years in jail. Taking a deep breath before I could vent my anger out on anything, I sat down near a wooden table as I only stared at the dark brown wood. "Amber, you know I would never forget to visit them. But thanks anyway." Slowly, I turn my head towards a open window. A light breeze could be herd as I could see people walking along the sidewalk and neighbors tending to either cleaning their cars, cleaning up their yards or kids playing in the warm sunlight. it seem like a nice day and that only brighten the smile on my face "I know but I thought I should still remind you. Anyways, breakfast is done now, I'll bring it to you." "Great because I'm starving!" I bellowed out with a grin so wide, I could make the smiley face symbol blush. Amber only rolled her eyes as she made her way with two plates filled with food. Bacon and eggs, toast with half a banana on top of the toasted bread. She then sat both the plates down onto the window table and took her seat across from me. Amber is always a good cook and maybe I should keep on prolonging in learning how to cook. As much of an good idea that was, Amber would kill me if she ever knew I was thinking of such a thing and the thought just slithered into the back of my mind. "Yeah well, be lucky my parents support you in funds. If it wasn't for them and all the other family members you have, who knows what could of happen." Amber grunted and followed up with another sigh. Well she was right about that. If not for her parents and my grandparents I would either be living with some other people I didn't know or in an orphanage. luckily for me, both parties are paying for the house that I'm living in and for school. I was so thankful for this that when I was about Fifteen I decided to uptake a job and give back some of the money that was spent on me. They at first said no but I just gave the money to them anyways and explain that I couldn't take no for an answer. and i meant it by no. So, they just accepted without anymore questions and Amber just giggled the whole time. "Right right, God knows where I could of end up in anyways. Hey! Do you think I could pull off a hobo on the streets if I try hard enough?" Amber at first glared at me but after a few seconds had past her expression had soften up and giggled at the stupid joke I made. "Yeah yeah funny guy, eat your breakfast or I'll force you to clean the mess I made in the kitchen. You might be late if that happens." Amber said with a devilish like grin on her face I nervously chuckled at the statement she made and quickly dug into the food she had prepared for me. Last time I pissed off Amber was the worst experience that I had to deal with for a week. After roundhouse kicking me in the face for accidentally foundling her breast when she tripped onto me, I had to deal with this massive bruise on my face for a couple of days and Amber wouldn't talk to me after a week had passed. I did apologize to her when she started talking to me and any friend would, she accepted it. of course that didn't stop my friends at school to stop laughing. ======= After breakfast I quickly said my goodbyes to Amber and made my way out of my house and onto work. I work in some storage for a rather huge business called Nomco. From what I know they deal with building computers like Dell and HP. And boy do they have so many parts! You name it! From microchips, mouses, keyboards, to microphones, motherboards. the list just keeps going and on from there. As for me, I load and unload the parts to be shipped from stores all around the country. My manager didn't care how we dress, just as long as we make it to work on time and get the job down with little to no faults or accidents. Right when I clocked in to work, a huge arm had wrapped around my neck and a face that was hovering over my shoulder made the biggest grin I had ever seen. "Morning Isaac! Just getting into work huh?" "Sup Tim! I see that you're on time finally, and on a Saturday of all days." I said as I took a glance over at the clock to see that it was around 10:30. "Yup! Though I wish I could of slept in for another hour or so." Tim side in protest. "Well get use to it since the manager had just given you another warning about being late yesterday" "Tch! Well you could tell him he could shove it up his ass for all I care." And with that Tim made his way out of the office and out into the huge storage facility. Tim is a rather huge muscular man with short to almost bald chestnut hair. About twenty-one years old and a ego the size I never seen before. We met a year ago when I first started working here, fresh meat in new environment and Tim was the one that trained me. After about a good month we become good friends since then. Maybe it's because he's a big time gaming geek like me, despite looking like a body builder from hell. I couldn't help but smile as I followed after Tim, starting on my work rather quickly in loading the boxes fill with computer parts onto stationed trucks. "So, what time you heading out Tim? I'm guessing that you came in about thirty minutes before I did?" Tim was doing his own work, loading up twice the amount of cargo I could ever do. "Eh, about seven in the evening. how about you? How late did Mr.Stick-up-his-ass give you?" "He told me to work for a good twelve hours today which I don't mind working longer. Gives me more money in my pocket." "Damn! That long? Must of done something to piss him off. Well good luck on that. Shit, when I get home I'm gonna play that new game, Dark Souls Two. Just got it before going to work and I can't wait to try that game out." "Nice! Tell me how it goes tomorrow and I might buy it later on." Tim just gave me a thumbs up with a smile that radiated with confidence. And from then on, we talked about while on the job varies things. Subjects that went from other games that could either be good or bad, girls that Tim is very interested in which I didn't care much to future planning. But the subject of Amber came up which I only groan from. "Hey Isaac, you still seeing that girl Amber right? When you gonna make a move or do I have to teach you some stuff about getting one?" Here we go again "If by talking to her then yes. And no Tim, we have been friends ever since we were children. Besides, she would kill me if I ask her out on a date." "Oh come on! Man up already. When I met her with you I could tell she digs you! But hey, if you won't do it then I'll just ask her out myself." "Try and you're dead meat pal." "Duly noted." Was his only response which I couldn't at this point tell if he is joking or not. He just kept on smiling the whole time. Finally the day had past and the twilight had set the sky in such beauty that it took my breath away every time I see it. Dusk to night had always been my favorite, the crimson like color that bled the sky was enough to drift me off this planet to some distant universe. Night would then slowly sweep the sky into a black and blue like color. Stars litter the sky when there was no clouds and the lunar light from a full moon would feel like some type of fantasy from a game or movie. but of course, nothing could stay forever as their was a job to finish. ======= Tim had left already and my shift was almost over. After unloading the last of the cargo, I quickly ringed out after getting a job well done from my manager. Don't know why Tim is always so harsh to him, maybe because they don't see eye to eye very well. After that was finished I quickly got out of the giant building and took a rather nice stroll back home. A good 30 minute walk which isn't bad at all in my dictionary. Still, I would have to do the same shit over again tomorrow. Then the next day again and once more throughout my life until something new happen. Even then it would still cycle through into repeat. It's quite dull and the only thing that keeps me going is both Amber, Tim and some friends at school. Other than that, everything else is a boring experience. Sighing, my thoughts were back on my parents, how I miss them so much. When I was grieving over the death of my parents, Amber was the only one that really help me out in the worse of time. She had stayed in the house I lived in for those couple of days until she finally barged into my room and embraced me, crying on my shoulder and apologizing many times over. It a took a bit of time but I finally got over it after the funeral. Still, the thought of revenge was still there, deep within my subconscious. But what could I really do? Kill them in the some act of justice? Sure the feeling of tearing their heads off would feel great but everything else would just fall apart. Slowly I was taking a deep breath, inhaled and exhaled until I felt calm enough to get my thoughts straight. Afterwards I felt better enough to continue my stroll but home. But suddenly, out of the corner of my eyes, a line swept the night sky above me. I quickly turn my head up and noticed it was a shooting star. it stood in perfect suspended animation as Amber was talking about granting wishes from shooting stars. The idea gave me a smile as I thought how ridicules that sounded. But hey, if I just saw one I might as well give it a try. With nothing else better to do I stood in place, looking down at the ground and closed my dark brown eyes. "If you could hear me shooting star I could use you right now. I wish that I was in some other world, filled with color and life. A world like mine but filled with excitement and a kingdom in the need for a hero. Please. Take me away from this boring planet called Earth so that my heart could be filled with glee of an adventure." As if on cue, the sky lit up in a bright light as I instantly open my eyes, gazing upon the blinding light. I had to shield my eyes with my arms from the intensity as the light slowly drew close and closer at me. When I realized the light was approaching me I wanted to run, but my legs just wouldn't move and it was as if the light had bound me in place. I try calling out for help but it was no use. It was ten at night and their was no house for about another half mile. And finally, with one last scream for help, the light had finally swallow up the rest of my body. ======= I couldn't feel anything, my body was slowly hovering in the white void in suspended animation. Did I die? Did that wish really come true? How would Amber, Tim and the rest of my family members deal with him gone? After what felt like an eternity, seconds to minutes and minutes into hours, I saw a dark tunnel quickly gaining speed in front of me. If this was suppose to happen then I'm prepared for anything now. The darkness quickly turning my environment into a landscape, landing hard onto ground. Dirt, grass and everything. Slowly I open my eyes, blurred from that intense light of the void until a couple of seconds had passed and I finally focused in. It was dark, still night but the sky looked as if it had more color and stars than it should of. Heck, even the constellation looked different. Standing up and rubbing the top of my head, I could feel some type of object on my forehead. Wait... My hand feels different as well. I quickly brought it towards the front of my face and could see a a faint of light red mix with a coating of palish light blue fur. I... have a hoof. My mind was racing now as I quickly scanned my whole body. With every detail my eyes grew wider and wider. I'm a horse! but not any kind of horse, some technicolor like pony! My whole body and coat is a pale light blueish like color with a faint of light transparent red running up all four legs. I have a rather long flowing white tail with red streaks flowing down to the tip on both sides. I wanted to panic, panic to the point and think this was all a dream. First, a test if this is just a dream! And with the test I solidly punch my squishy face with my new found hoof which... wasn't a good idea. Pain lit up in my right cheek as I grunted loud in pain. That didn't work as I was still in some wonderland of night and with a light bruise on my face! Eyes still as wide was tunnels, I looked around to find anyplace to get a good look at my face. Luck was on my side as in 30 feet to my right I saw a rather large pond. "Got it! That pond should do the trick." But when I was about make my way towards the pond, I fell face first to the ground without thinking about it. Riiight, because I never stood on all fours before.... and I was never an equine animal as well. Ugh, this is gonna suck on so many levels but I'm gonna have to suck it up and learn how to at least walk. Slowly getting up and off my face, I glance down to look at all four of my limbs. left front hoof in, right fron- Thund! And just like that I fell once more but this time on my chest and my rear soaring high into the night sky. My front legs spread out in front as I grunted in frustration. This went on until after a couple of minuets later I finally figured out on how to walk. It was left front leg first then back right leg with a fluent motion of repeat from my front right leg with my left back leg. Then just like any cycle you walk like normal. It's gonna take some time in getting use to this but I can manage. When I finally made my way towards the pond I got just close enough to stare at my head's own reflection. The water was calm which showed a perfect image of me under the moonlight's rays. My hair and eyes also changed color as well. I have a long flowing main that extended down to my neck and a little off the right side. The same as my tail as two red streaks flowed along the sides to the very tip of my hair. I look kind of girlish as well, even for a pony and I feel a little too skinny. Plus, what's up with these huge green eyes? It seems that object was horn on my forehead as well, a unicorn? Does that mean I can use magic? How do I even use magic in the first place? Ugh, I couldn't stand it really, my head feels like it's gonna explode at any minuet. Too much information to process.and I was a tad frustrated about all this. I did wish for a another world to live in but not like this. If God truly did exist then he has some horrible sense of humor. If some other god then they can go buck themselves! Wait.... did I just say buck? Ugh! First I need to find where I'm at, then I can worry about the other bits later. From the looks of it, I seem to be just outside of some town. Rather small from the looks of it and... different than any settlement I know of. Then again, this is another world I don't know anything about this world. Plus all cities and towns look the same. Well step one is to figure out one's baring. Step two is if you could find anyone that could help you with your problem. If unicorns exist in this world then their should be one that could help you in returning me back to Earth. Heh, wait until Amber hears how I turned into some pony. She wouldn't believe me anyways. ======= After about a good ten minutes of walking I was within town and as I get a good look, some of the building looked rather fake. What's up with these colors as well? Is this even real brick and wood? As I continue my way around the lightly lit town thanks to the moon's light I notice a large tree, hollowed out and the lights still on for some unknown reason. Seeing as how every light within these houses are off, someone must like to stay up late in the hours. Bad for them but good sign in the current situation I was in. Wasting no time I quicken my pace and in just half a minuet I had made it to the front of the door. Their was a bell on the side but maybe I should just knock. My hoof hovered just near the wooden door until I stop shortly after, nerves starting to get the better of me. What if whoever lived in the hollowed out tree just thought I was some weird per- er... pony or freaks out that someone was up this later at their footsteps? Sighing, I really have no choice in the matter and the night was getting colder by the hour. it's now or never as a I swallow the lump in my throat. Perspective: Twlight Finally! After so many tiring days and sleepless nights trying to come up with the perfect health elixir I have mixed together. This is suppose to heal almost any wounds the user drinks from and could save unicorns the trouble of healing patience. Just one more drop into the beaker and I could just- KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK "WAH!!" I screamed out as I drop both the beaker and glass tube onto the floor which shattered on impact. Everything that I had work on ruined as the green and blue liquid slowly spread on the hard wooden floor. My right eye twitched slightly as I was about to scream out on whoever the buck it was that ruined my potion. I wanted to badly tell this pony off for what he or she had done. But I just sighed out in frustration and took deep breaths to calm my nerves down. This has happen to me so many times with Rainbow and Pinkie that I just had to deal with it. Stretching out my body, limbs wings and neck to get all the knots out, I approached the front door and slowly open it inward to see a rather feminine looking stallion at the front of my footsteps. I forced out a smile the best I can as he in turn smile at me. "Yes, can I help you with anything?" I ask but he seem a little hesitant to answer my question. "Um... I uh... Need a place to stay for the night. I'm sorry for intruding on you like this but I have nowhere else to go." I cocked my right eyebrow at him as he just gave me this sheepish looking smile. Why mine of all places? Doesn't he know this a library? "There is a inn about two blocks to the right from here. You could try to find a place to get a room in there." I came off a little harsh on my comment but I was in no mood really from my recent experiment gone down the drain... Again! "I uh... Don't have any money to be honest and I'm kind of new to town." And as he said that he had this sad expression on his face as he simply look down. I feel kind of bed to just let him sleep outside since the temperature is now dropping and cold nights could leave a pony's body sick. Plus he doesn't look like he'd last long with such a skinny body. Sighing in defeat, I step back a little so that I could let the stallion in. "Alright, you can stay. And since you don't have any money I'll let you stay until you find a place to work." Right when I said that his demeanor changed instantly as he happily totted his way inside the library. I walked pass the strange pony as a small surge of magic coated my horn, the broken glass, liquid and a couple of cleaning supplies from under cabinet within the kitchen. Quickly and fluently I clean the mess that I had spilled and emptied the glass within a trash with ease. I then set everything back in order and release the magical hold I had on the cleaning supplies. Now rather satisfied with my work I turn to see the stallion mouth gasp open with his eyes widen. Did... I do something weird again? "Um... Are you alright sir?" "That... That's AWESOME! DO THAT AGAIN WITH YOUR MAGIC! " He bellowed out. "What!? That was just basic magical levitation! Any unicorn can do it, even you!" "WHAT!? THAT WAS BASIC MAGIC!? OH TEACH ME TEACH ME TEACH ME!" I couldn't believe what I was hearing! How can a unicorn like him not even know the basic of magical use! My mouth dropped onto the floor from the information I just processed. But suddenly something caught me off guard and he just fell over onto the floor, unconscious and everything with a soft thud. Worried now, I picked the strange stallion off the ground and ran up the stairs and into the spare bedroom. I lay the unconscious unicorn in bed and pulled the covers over the poor thing. Still, I didn't know what was the cause from him fainting like that, could be anything. He seemed fine just a minuet ago and then in a split second he was out like a light. I must write to princess Celestia as quickly as possible! I hurried out the room and down the stairs once more, jotting down with quick ferocity. I had no time to spare! For all I know he could be dying and I'm no doctor as well. With the last of my words finished, I rolled the note and placed the seal on the middle while at the same time rushing into my room and quickly barged in. "Spike! Wake up!" "Huh! what!? Is the tree house on fire again!?" Yelled out Spike. "On fire again!? What did you- wait, that isn't important right now.!" "it... isn't?" "No, some strange stallion that has no knowledge of magic whatsoever just suddenly collapse. I don't really know what has happen to him but I think the princess would know what has happen. Can you send this letter for me?" "Sure thing Twilight!" With that, Spike took the scroll out the scroll out of my magical hold and with one great huff, green flames fumed out of his mouth. The note burnt up into smoke and quickly found it's way outside towards Canterlot. "Oh... I just hope the princess is on time." Twilight said in a worried tone. > "Chapter Two: On the Run and Introductions" > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter two Perspective: Isaac I couldn't tell what had happen, one minute I was talking to this lavender colored pony, next I was out cold on the ground. The sound of birds chirping could be herd from outside and the sun's rays illuminating the empty room as I open my eyes. Slowly I rose from a bed, rubbing my forehead as I could feel a slight pounding within my noggin. I felt like I went in a ring with a bull and lost every time i tried to subdue it. Guessing on the position of the sun, it seems to be around noon or so and the idea of oversleeping didn't seem like a bad idea now. Looking down to my hooves I could see that I was still in pony form. Palish blue coat and hoof. Horn on my forehead. colorful environment. Yup, still on same different planet. I could only sigh as the thought of everyone back home still worried me. I had never gotten the chance to say my farewells. My grandparents would send out a police search if anything had happen to me. Amber would worry sick about me to no end and Tim. Well, Tim would just punch the nearest poor soul in the face. I quietly got out of the rather comfy bed as my hooves made a small clunk sound when they reached the floor. Now that I got a better look of my surroundings, their is hardly anything in here other than books on shelves. There was just the bed and a dresser under a closed window. Room was decent size, bigger than his back home but just plane ordinary. Suddenly I herd voices from the other side of the door, quietly tip-toeing my way towards the door as the voices got loud when my ear was up against the wood. The sound of the lavender pony's voice and another that was deeper than the other but held with grace and wisdom was heard on the other side. "From what I can tell Twilight Sparkle, he seems perfectly fine. He was just exhausted from reaching to Ponyville. I'm surprise that he even made it this far on his own from wherever he came from." So her name is Twilight Sparkle huh? Odd name to have but if he were to tell them his actual name they probably would think of him rather odd. "It's good to know that he's fine princess but I still strike him as odd." Guess the odd part had already been distinguished then. Wait... A princess!? Oh that can't be good! "He didn't know anything about magic! For a unicorn he should of at lest learn the basics from magic kindergarten! I'm not the one to judge but I can't just trust him just yet. I think we should question him about where he's from and if he really does know anything Princess. "Hmmm.... Maybe Twilight. I think we should give him some time to recuperate before we start asking questions. We don't want him panic and flee from us. "Princess I highly doubt he would run from you since you and your sister equally rule over Equestria." And on that note it's time for me to leave. I don't know what questions they'll ask of me but it couldn't be any good. Plus this was a princess that rules over this land! One false word and it's my ass some poorly made dungeon. So with a plan in mind I quickly but quietly made my way over the window, climbing on top of the bed and then pushing the glass outward. The window itself was only a small oval shape and could barley fit me, I should either feel proud about this or question about my small body. With that out of the way, I simply climbed out of the window and started falling onto a tree branch filled with leaves. What came next didn't end well. Right when my hooves hit the branch my rear leg slipped off to the side and I was sent plummeting towards the ground, hitting a few small branches on the way. My body hitting hard to the ground but thanks to the branches cushioning my fall, my body wasn't as badly hurt as it should of. Groaning a little in pain I slowly rose from my spot and slightly curse under my breath, could this day get any worst? And as the thought came to my head a huge white stallion bull rushed right into me, knocking me right back to the ground as my face was the first to feel the impact. Smoke started to fume from my head and before I could tell off this bastard for running into me he was already miles away in a mad dash. I quickly rose to my hooves, still fuming over the fact that I was ran over! "Son of a! He's already gone. when I get my hands on him!" "I'm sure that you have hooves instead of hands." I quickly turn to see a light red mare, about the same height as me with emerald green eyes. A long caramel-gold flowing tail that barely touched the ground with a light orange streak running down the middle. Her mane was the same length as mine, maybe a little bit longer and instead of mine being slightly parted in the middle, hers was hanging off of one side while the rest tailed down her neck. Still, it covered most of her forehead with such a hairstyle but it fit her perfectly. She had a pair of wings tucked under a saddle bag filled with roses, so their are pegasi as well. There was a mark on her flank, just like Twilight as well but showing a different image. The image of three rosebuds laying on top of a pinkish cupcake and a fork sticking in the side of the dessert. "I uh... I knew that. just tasting you that's all." As I was trying to cover my mistake with a lie, the mare just giggled at me. That only annoyed me further as I sat on my rump and crossed my front legs, turning my head to the side with a little "hmph" as a sign that I wasn't too trilled for being laughed at. "Hehe, Sorry about that. Here. Have a rose as an apology." As she said that she turn her head to reach into her bag, taking a lone rose out and laying in front of me. I just glance down at the rose and notice how colorful it was, as if it was apart of some cartoon. Roses back home didn't have a shine like this one, it seemed too perfect to be honest. "I uh... Thanks?" "You're very welcome. My name is Hued Rose but my friends call me Rose. It's nice to meet you." She stuck her right front leg out, waiting for me to extend mine. How do ponies even shake? I just got back onto my four hooves again and slowly lifted my front leg to meet her hoof with mine, shaking in the process. Bumping hooves while shaking, now I've seen everything. "Nice to meet you as well Hued Rose my name is.... um...." I never thought about it! Using my real name would be a very bad idea seeing as pony names are rather different than human names! I need to come up with a name quickly. let's see, I'm a unicorn so I use magic. I have a rather light blue coat, a white mane and tail with red streaks in them. I glanced over at my rump and lo and behold I have a mark as well. Mine was that of a black eight pronged star with palish blue crescent moon laying on top of the solid star. The moon was slightly crooked to the left while "Lunar Eclipse." "Well then Lunar Eclipse, I know that we just met but you seem like a rather good pony to my eyes. Would you like to accompany with me for awhile? I have to drop off these roses for a friend of mine." "Well, I have nothing else to do so I guess I could." Her only response was that of a smile as she made her way first down the path. I was about to follow until I notice the rose she gave was still on the ground. Why would she even give me this flower when she wanted me to accompany her in the first place? Eh, whatever, but I'd rather accept her gift and not show off being rude.But as I reached down to pick it up, it would always fall right out of my hooves. How do ponies even use these thing!? It's like trying to grab a controller with only your fist!. "What's taking you so long!? If it's about the rose just grab it with your mouth. Don't worry, they're rather good to eat this time of the season!" What!? Why would you eat something like this!? It's too pretty for it be eaten! I didn't even know that ponies or even horses for that matter ate flowers. But I am in a equine body so maybe my taste buds are different? This time with my mouth, I took the bud of the rose from off the ground and slowly with this disgusted look on my face, stared to chew on the petals. With every chew and the taste sliding down my tongue it... wasn't that bad after all and with one final gulp the taste subsided. For a minute I'd thought it'll taste like wet leaves but its more of a strawberry taste. As I gazed upon the path, Hued Rose was already quite far ahead, my eyes growing wide as the mare was leaving me behind! Great, now I know that she's rather impatient, screaming for her to wait while I was running after her. Wait, I'm running on all fours, how am I- Thud! ======= Perspective: Twlight "Again princess, I'm terribly sorry about all this and call you all the from Canterlot." "It's quite alright Twilight, I always love to visit you and your wonderful friends. Plus, Ponyville is such a great place to visit every once in awhile." I could only smile at princess Celestia as a I took a sip of my tea. How she could remain calm in these stressful times she'll never know. We were now downstairs in the kitchen still in discussion about the unknown unicorn. About an hour ago the princess had scan him of anything unusual about his sudden collapse and she couldn't find anything wrong about him other than exhaustion. "Still, where did he come from princess? For him to just suddenly collapse like that from exhaustion, he must of come far. You think he came from Manehatton or Las Pegasus?" Celestia took a small sip from her tea cup, a little steam trailing into the air as it slowly dissipates into nothing. "I could only guess, but their is always the subject on magical exhaustion. This stallion could of used a teleportation spell and ended up in Ponyville. I have herd symptoms of long distance transportation of where the subject would have horrible amnesia. Depend on how far the distance it could range up to a couple of weeks to having permanent effects." I have herd of symptoms like the princess had described back in the Canterlot Library. Some went insane if it's outside of Equestrien borders and had never recovered. It's a rather scary thought but some ponies would go the distance in arcane magic. Taking another sip of my hot tea, I glance over at the clock on the wall and it had already hit noon. Speaking about exhaustion I couldn't sleep at all last night after the note was set. Spike though just went back to bed afterwards while I looked after the poor pony. Speaking of which I better check again on said stallion and make sure he's still asleep. "Excuse me Princess while I check up on our patient." She only gave me a nod as I got out of my seat, trotting out of the kitchen and up to the stairs to the spared bedroom. I coated the door knob with my magical aura and with a quick twist the door open inward. But when I entered the room the unicorn had already left the room with the window currently open. My eyes bulged wide as my jaw drop to the floor the second time. He left through the window!? I rush over and on top of the bed, looking out and saw that he had left already. How and why would he leave!? How did he even get without even hurting himself!? He was wanting to stay and was rather happy about it, now he just left without saying a word and THROUGH THE FRICKIN WINDOW!? "Grrrr! When I get my hands on him I'll make sure he gives me ALL the answers I want!" Perspective: Isaac Suddenly a chill ran down my spine as I shivered at the cold. When did the temperature suddenly drop? "What's wrong Shift? Getting cold all of a sudden? Come on, it isn't even that chilly out here." "Oh ha ha! You're very funny! Anyways, it felt like someone or something just walked over my grave." That was quite odd but I hope that it wasn't what I thought it was. Pissing off both that Twilight pony and their ruler could of been a rather bad idea in the first place. > "Chapter Three: Tour of Ponyville" > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter Three "And that's how you make a Rosecake!" Ugh... She just keeps on talking and talking and talking! For the past twenty minutes all she's been talking about are cakes, cupcakes, muffins and whatever dessert that involved roses. I should of just said no when we first met but I had to be such a nice guy and all. I could only sigh in defeat as I stayed silent, praying to whatever god is out there to help me. "So enough about what I like, tell me about what you like Eclipse." I glanced over at rose, trying my best to give out a smile. "Well, I don't have many hobbies. I'm mostly interested in reading adventure and fantasy type novels." "Ooooh! You're into Daring Doo huh? The last book was such a cliffhanger when she got her hooves on the Crystal Horn, it makes me want to rush over to A.K Yearling and ask when the next book will come out!" "Um.... Sure? Anyways, I'm also into-" "Hi, i'm Pinkie Pie and you must be new to Ponyville!" I nearly felt my heart burst out of my chest when this mass of pink appeared out of nowhere in front of me as I yelped out in fright, falling onto my back petrified. Where the hell did she even come from and why didn't I notice her until she appeared right before me!? "Oh hi Pinkie! I was just on my way to deliver these roses to Sugarcube Corner for the Cakes." "*GASP!!* ohmygosh I almost forgot about the super duper cake for Amethyst Star's birthday with your super duper roses that you made from the ground up I mean DUH how could I forget such a ingredient I am the party planner and everything and the cake is the most important event for someone's birthday...." Oh dear lord make it stop! She's even worse than Hued Rose as she's just running on with her sentences! I rolled over onto my stomach and covered both my ears from the onslaught. She's speaking so fast I couldn't really understand most of what she's talking about as well! "And when my pinkie senses were tingling again I notice that someone new was in Ponyville so hi newcomer!" Rose just kept on giggling at the pink mare with cotton candy hair, noticing the annoyance by my expression alone. "His name is Lunar Eclipse, I met him not to long ago near the Library. We already beceme good friends and is such a good listener too Pinkie." Rose snickered at the last part of her sentence as I just glare at her. First, when did we become friends and two, not cool at all. "Oh that'll be super duper great! I have SOOOO many things I want to talk about with Lunar here! But I can't right now because I have a party to plan so later gators!" And in a flash she sped off to wherever she went, leaving a trail of pink blur behind. I couldn't believe my eyes at how fast she was or how fast she could talk. I have never seen a living being act so hyperactive in my life, almost supernatural. Do drugs exist in this world? I notice Rose's hoof as my eyes shift from looking at the ground towards her. She had another smile on again as I couldn't help but smile back, grabbing onto her hoof with mine as she pulled me onto all fours again. "Expect to see Pinkie real soon again Eclipse. She's always on the move and knows about everypony in Ponyville." I didn't like the sound of that at all as my heart sank from meeting that pony again. Rude as it may be, she's too much for me to handle and my ears might pop from listening to her long enough. ======= After we delivered the roses to Sugarcube Corner we decided that she give me a tour around Ponyville. The first thing that caught my eye though was that everyone was rather nice, waving at both of us and giving out warm smiles left and right. It's such a peaceful and friendly place that it puts my hometown to shame. Rose guided me from one part of town to another, such as Carousel Boutique, Quills and Sofas, the Train station and to many other locations. To be honest I wasn't bored at all and on the way I got to learn a little bit of Rose herself. Rose grew up in a city called Baltimare, rather similar to a city on earth and nothing like Ponyville. Both her parents were office workers but never really spent much time with their daughter. She hardly had any friend as well and spent most of her time gardening and trying out new sweets she invented. I also just learn on how you get a cutie mark base on how she explained hers which I found interesting. Rose lived a rather lonely life, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the poor mare when she explained her life story. When she was old enough and made enough money she moved into Ponyville. At first she wasn't too fond of the neer environment, but after a year had passed it felt like home to her. Now she runs her own flower and bakery business and when I ask if she ever wanted to go back, she just shook her head and told me that she's fine where she lives. Rose asked where I came from and I just told her from somewhere far away and grunted softly. She didn't pry any deeper than that but I could tell she wanted to know more and I just gave out a smug smile. Rose wouldn't have believed me if I explained that I came from a different world, plus I didn't know any other city in Equestria or the world for that matter. I told Rose a little about myself about some more hobbies and sports, I also told about how my parents were always so caring for me but left out the part that they were dead as I didn't want to ruin the mood and the conversation we were having. The sun was finally setting over the horizon as the sky was a sea of orange and crimson. Rose had already left, saying that she had to "prepare for somepony's party", waving her good byes. Now I was alone in town square as most ponies were making their way inside and closing up shop. I took a deep breath and smiled, going over the event that unfolded today. Rose might of been annoying at first but she's a good pony with a good heart, just a little bit mischievous at time. She kind of reminds me of Amber back at home. Earth huh? It's only been a day but I'm already feeling homesick. Knowing Amber, she probably worrying sick about me and if I'm just pulling off some stupid prank. I felt my stomach knot up of the thought of seeing her sad expression and couldn't help but stare off into space. He still regretting leaving so suddenly without an explanation and his family wondering if I'm alright. With a sigh I tried my best to push the painful thoughts away and focus at the here and now. I still have to find a way back home and I can't do that by standing here brooding. Speaking of witch I wonder if that lavender pony had caught on about my escape yet. The day had passed already and yet theirs no guard trying to arrest me. Maybe she gave up, maybe I wasn't in any trouble at all. Maybe I'm- "Howdy there mister, ah reckon that yer're Lunar Eclipse?" Dammit, and I was co close! I turn to face who it was that called out the fake name I gave to myself, She's a mare about my height with a caremel color coat, pale emerald eyes and long blond tail and main. resting on her head is a stetson hat and by the sound of her voice, very southern. "Uh... Yes?" The Mare at first just paced around me, scanning my body as I felt slightly unconformable from her stare. I didn't like how she just scanned my appearance as I fidgeted. Finally after what seems like a minute she stood in front of me and the first reaction she gave was some snickering "Are ya sure yer not a mare by any chance? Ah can't tell by yer appearance alone sugarcube." Oh great, someone that likes to make fun of my appearance, my only response was another annoyed look and huffing out air from my nose. "Ah'm just messing with yah! Name's Applejack. Ah was told by ah good friend of mine to find yah and ta follow me towards Sweet Apple Acres. That's where ah live by the way." A friend? Does someone already know me in this short amount of time? The only three I know are Twilight Sparkle, Rose and that pink mare Pinkie Pie. I don't really have anywhere else to go and I rather stay away from the library called Golden Oak. "Uh sure, I have nothing else to do so lead on." Applejack only nod her head as she trotted down the path while I followed after, I just hope this wasn't another bad decision by me. ====== Perspective: Celestia A couple of hours before dusk "So he escaped through the window? He must of herd our conversation and fled out of fear." I was still sipping on the tea Twilight prepared for us as I was more concentrated with my conversation than the matter at hand. Twilight herself though was pacing around, frustrated by the unknown stallion's actions. "He didn't have to jump out of the second floor window! Say that he survives the fall and is fine, he still ran from us!" "Oh, you mean Lunar Eclipse? I just saw him not too long ago." The sudden appearance of Pinkie made Twilight jump from where she stood with a loud yelp, Spike suddenly turn only to see Pinkie near my once prized student and just laughed at Twilight predicament. "Hello Pinkie Pie, it's good to see you again. How are the Cake? I herd that their business is going rather well this past year." Pinkie turn to see me, smiling to the high heavens as she stared to bounce from where she stood, always so energetic whenever I see her. "Oh they're great Princess! They already got this super ulracool cake their making for a certain somepony!" Twilight finally snapped herself from her petrified state as she ran up to Pinkie with determination in her eyes, that same glow I know very well since she was a small filly. When Twilight is determine about whatever it is, she'll make sure it's either finished or resolved one way or another. "So his name is Lunar Eclipse!? Where did you last see this stallion!?" "Yuppers! I last saw him with Hued Rose since she was dropping off her roses for the cakes. I ran into them when my Pinkie Senses were tingling and I knew that somepony new came into Ponyville and I felt that I should introduced myself to him and give him a wonderful surprise party later with cake and confetti and pin the tail on the pony and lots of ponies and with a punch bowl and lots of balloons and-" Twilight stuck a hoof within Pinkie's mouth as even though she tried stop her barrage of words, Pinkie was still going on through muffles. "Yes Pinkie that's all good and stuff but we really need to.... Wait! That's it! That's how we can catch him is with the surprise party! You're a genius Pinkie!" Twilight took her hoof out Pinkie's mouth as the last few word made me cock an eyebrow from how random it was. "And then I finally dedicated on calling it a chimi-cherry-changa!" "Pinkie, I want you to gather as many ponies as you can and tell Applejack to have the party within her barn. Once we get everyponie we can I'll tell Applejack to find our guest of honor and to meet us within the barn." "Okey-dokie-lokey!" And with that she sped out the door leaving behind a trail of pink in her wake. Twilight could only sigh as she finally turn to face me, trying her best to give out a smile. "I'm sorry for everything that has transpired today princess, I know that you're quite busy in Canterlot and I should of handled it better." "It's quite alright Twilight. Like I said before, I always love to visit Ponyville and your friends. But I would also like to attend this party and see our guest myself." Twilight gave out a nod as I took another sip of my tea, this gave me the excuse to actually give me some time away from Canterlot. All the nobles always ask the same thing and I get so tired of it, some peace with Twilight and her friends could be a good stress relief for me. > "Chapter Four: Party, Party, Party!" > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter Four Perspective: Isaac. Present time. This was the second time I've visited Sweet Apple Acres, Hued rose telling me about the apple family and how famous their apples were. My jaw dropped the first time I set my eyes on the huge landscape, their apple orchard being the most impressive. Night had fallen over the land as the full moon's light illuminated Sweet Apple Acres, the sound of crickets chirping from the distance. To my left was Applejack's farm house, a little smaller than their barn and then to my right was a pig pen and other small buildings. From the far back was one of the many apple orchards that they have. Our destination seemed to be the barn itself, but when we halted in front of the large wooden double doors, Applejack turn towards me with this smug smile on her face... Ugh I don't like the look of that. "Alright Sugarcube, Stay here while ah check on everything. A'll be back lickety split!" And with that, the farmpony slid one of the doors inward and quickly made her way in, shutting it a little too fast. I was a little worried now, sweat sliding down my neck as I sat on my rump. The thought of running off right now was so tempting, she could be friends with Twilight and this was all a plan to corner me in place. Still, if I keep running like this then it'll be a never ending cycle of cat and mouse. Taking a deep breath I harden my face as I swallowed what fear I have, prepare for anything that they could throw at me, I think. After about five minutes had passed the door slowly slid open as Applejack poked her head out, her eyes locked onto me. Well, it's now or never I suppose. "You can come in now, Don't worry, you're gonna feel as snug as a bug here Lunar!" What's that suppose to mean? Snug as a bug? Is that some sort of southern slang or am I just too stupid to understand the meaning? Applejack disappeared once more behind the door as I cautiously made my way in, darkness was the only thing that welcome me besides Applejack standing near the entrance. The only source of light was from the moon through the four windows and the opening from the roof but was rather futile as it was still rather dim. Suddenly though, the door slammed right behind me as I quickly turn towards the noise. Applejack's smug smile from before returned as she slowly approached me, I on the other hand was slowly backing away and going deep within the barn. What came next caught me by surprise The lights suddenly flickered on and out came a large amount of ponies, turning quickly as to get a good look on how the large group was. "SURPRISE!!!!" They all screamed out as streamers, balloons and multicolored confetti flew into the air, a party? "Surprise! Aw shoot, I missed it again!" Pinkie Pie suddenly out of nowhere appeared right in front of me, somehow the pink mare was what startled me the most out of everything that transpired. Everything in the barn was decorated in so many things, tables, food, presents, you name it! They even had a DJ in the back playing all kinds of music. Their were so many ponies here and some that I already knew. Pinkie that I knew which she held the largest smile I had ever seen from someone, Hued Rose with some type of saddle with long frills coming from the back, is that suppose to be some sort of dress? Then there was Twilight Sparkle with a proud look on her face and.... Oh for the love of- I knew it! I should of known that this was a trap set up by her and I fell for it so damn easily! "So were you surprise did I surprise you huh-huh-huh!?" "To the point where I can't feel my uh... hooves..." "Now that's just silly how can you not feel your hooves when you have feelings all over your body I mean you have to be made up of something else but you're a pony in my eyes unless you were talking about..." Oh, here we go again, the nonstop train of words from the infamous mouth of Pinkie. I tried my best to ignore the wall of sound as I amble my way towards really the only friend that I know so far in this world, Pinkie following me while bouncing. I tried my best to not pay any attention towards Twilight but I could tell that she knew what I knew and that didn't help how unsettling it was. "So, preparing for someone's party huh?" Rose just rolled her eyes as she just held out that friendly smile again. "Hey, I didn't lie and Pinkie always prepares these parties for newcomers. I did warn you." Tch, She's right about that one. Amber would of said the same thing as well if she was with me. "Yepperoni! I always throw parties, seeing just one smile on their faces always makes me happy. I mean, if they're not happy then I get depressed and I don't like getting depressed at all." Well, Pinkie has a good heart and I couldn't just hate her for trying to make me happy. Still, this is a little too much for me to handle and I hardly ever have parties unless it's my birthday. "So this is Lunar Eclipse that I hear so much about." I turn to see who it was that spoke, sounding oddly familiar and the fear I felt from before resurfaced, my face covered with silent dread. I glance up to see none other than the princess of these lands. She was tall, way taller than any pony I have seen before as she dwarfed me asily, I felt like an ant compared to her. Pure white fur and flowing cosmic like pastel colored hair that seems to drift in the air. The mark on her rump representing the sun which regarded her as the princess of the day and light. Everyone bowed before her as I was petrified in my state that the princess herself was still here, waiting for him all this time. Hued tugged me down to the ground, bowing before the princess as she just gave out a small chuckle towards me. "I herd from princess Twilight Sparkle that you've been quite the handful." I only gulped as I waited for what she'll say next. "Nevertheless, I do hope you're enjoying one of Pinkie Pie's marvelous parties. Until next time, Isaac." With that she turn towards the direction that had a huge tower of a cake. She.... just said my real name. HOW DOES SHE KNOW MY NAME!? Now I'm really worried as to what'll happen to me! "Isaac? Is that some sort of nickname?" I glance over to Rose, trying to regain what composer I had as to try to hide the shocked expression on my face. "Uh... You could say that..." Still, this bothers me and I have a feeling that she knows more than just my name. Wait, didn't she say princess Twilight Sparkle? Not only did I stumble into some princess's house but also rudely left through the window!? How many princes or princesses are there anyways!? Ugh, now I have a headache, I just want to go home now! "So tell me, are you really a stallion? You seem a little too small to be one, more of a mare to me" A low, deep voice was herd from near Pinkie, turning toward the direction of the voice to see the same pale white stallion that ran me over today. I only glared at the muscular brute as I still haven't forgotten what had transpired. "Whoa whoa! Easy with the glare! Sorry about running you over earlier today. I was late to work and I had to hurry as fast as possible. I would of stop to help you up but it was either that or feeling the wrath of my boss." I only gave the earth pony a stern look at him, reminds me of a certain someone that always comes in late or barely on time back on Earth. Now that I got good look at him, this pony trumps me in size by any mean. still nowhere near the size of Celestia but still a big enough to know that he was no mere stallion, he even trumps that big red stallion with a green apple of a cutie mark. Almost every part of his body is just a wall of muscle and meat, one punch from his hooves might leave more than just a bruised mark. His mane a dark brown mohawk, slicked back slightly as he had a short tail with the same color as his mane. His cutie mark was a giant hoof with the ground crumbling underneath from what the image had showed, I'm guessing it's to represent how strong he is or that he's really good at stomping the ground. "Name's Steel Hooves little colt! I work in a coal mine not too far from Ponyville and transport it from city to city. been working for years now." "I uh... See." I don't know how far their technology has reached but since their is a DJ with her own setup I'm guess it's not too far behind Earths. Rose would only giggle at Steel showing off his rather large muscles as I only rolled my eyes from the display, getting minor laughs from the crowd. Pinkie Bouncing up the down still, enjoying the show a little too much. "Anyways Lunar, this is your party and you should have some fun! Loosen up and enjoy what Pinkie has thrown for you!" Well, it does seem like fun and there are so many ponies here that are welcoming me. With another smile I glace over at Rose and gave out a quick nod, getting her to drape her arm around my neck, pulling me in close as she just laughed at how much fun she was having. Steel would then pick us up both, receiving an annoyed look from me and more burst of laughter from Rose. This is going to be a rather long night. When in Rome do as the Romans do. ======= Hours have past and everyone seemed to have left, including both Hued Rose and Steel Hooves. They have work in the morning and couldn't stay any longer than they should. The only ones here were Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Celestia herself. I gotten to know most of the ponies here, including the ones still in the barn. Fluttershy was a little difficult to speak to, all I herd for the first half hour was just silent words and small yelps and squeaks, that is until I mention about animals and she wouldn't stop talking about them. Rainbow Dash was rather arrogant about how fast she is and how awesome she can be but her loyalty to her friends gave me a second thought about her and found out how amazing she really was, I was completely shock at how she can easily break the sound barrier with something called the Sonic Rainboom, through story alone. Applejack which I met around this evening is a farmer of course and lives within Sweet Apple Acres with her siblings and grandmother, a rather hard worker. Apparently she has some type of hidden ability to where she could tell if someone was lying or not. Rairty owns Carousel Boutique and is Ponyville's fashionista, talking about all types of clothing, I didn't even know that ponies here like to dress since we're mostly naked and all but the suppose dress that Rose had on told me otherwise. Her accent was rather well mannered and high class but came off polite and caring, especially towards her friends mostly, she also mention about her sister as well. Pinkie I already know of and Twilight I avoided most of the time. "Eh, this world isn't so bad, maybe I'll stay a little longer and enjoy what I can." Right when I was at the door, it suddenly shut with someone's magical grasp, lavender in color. My heart sank as I knew what this was about now. I was having too much fun that my mind went blank about the true reason why they held a party within the barn. I turn around, worried of what'll become to me as all the ponies formed horizontal line, Celestia herself sipping on some tea from one of the lone tables within the barn. Twilight had a look of desperation as she was the first to step forward. "Alright, no more running away Lunar Eclipse, tell us who you really are!" Beads of sweat started to form on my face, my heartbeat's pace quickening as I slowly back up towards the shut door. The look of determination on her face was enough to know that she wants her answer now. I frantically look away to see any escape but saw that everything was shut tight, no where to run now. Sighing in defeat, I try to calm my composure as to get a grip before explaining on who I am. Sure, I could lies again but Applejack would see straight through it. "Fine, I'll tell you but I doubt that you'll believe me." I clear my throat as I ready the words within my head. Nervous that I am, I don't know how this small group will react to what I'll say but it's the only chance I have. Here goes nothing. "I don't belong to this world and I'm not really a pony as well. My name Isn't Lunar Eclipse as well, it's Isaac Evens. I come from a world called Earth where the inhabitants are Humans. I don't really know how I came to your world and I don't know how to get back, might be permanent. So there, that's just the short story of who I am and where I came from." The room was silent for a good while until finally, Twilight was the first one to break into a hysterical laugh, puzzling me greatly. "Is that it? If you just told me that from the start, I wouldn't have had my friends trap you in here. Trust me, I've been to your world before and I made some great friends on the way." ....WHAT!!!? This whole time the answer was right here before me!? If Twilight's venture to my world before then she can take me back right away! Auuugh!! By now, I'm on the ground pounding my head onto the soft dirt, how could i've have been so stupid!? "All. *Pound* This! *Pound* Time! *Pound* it's just been some wild goose chase! Alright, breath Isaac, calm yourself down. Twilight here can take you back to your world and everything would be alright, right?" Taking deep breaths I slowly rose from the ground onto all four, looking at the group as all but Pinkie gave me bewildered looks. Pinkie was just on the ground, laughing like a manic from my antics. Twilight finally broke out of her small trance and cleared her throat, the sad expression on her face giving a clear cut answer. Oh no, I know where this is gonna go. "I'm sorry Isaac but the portal to your world is closed and won't open for another twenty-five moon cycles, about a little over two years. I'm sorry but I can't take you back with my magic as well, it's far too powerful for me to send you back from where you belong. I'm afraid that you're stuck here for the time being." Despair pierce through my body as a wave of sorrow enveloped around me, Two years? I would of been utterly shocked about now but somewhere, deep down, I knew something like this would happen. My only reaction was sitting on the ground, my half open eyes staring intensely at the ground as everyone gave each other a concerned look. By the time two years past they'll think I'm long gone or dead somewhere. Rainbow was the first to approach, bumping my should as to try and bring my self esteem up. "Hey, no sweat pal! I'm sure that Twilight can figure out something. She is our egghead princess after all." "I am not an egghead Rainbow!" My gaze turn towards Rainbow first, then to everyone else that just gave me their best smile, showing how much they want to help. I'm utterly surprised to see this small group is willing to waste their time and extender their han- uh... hooves in helping me out. A smile finally broke from my wall of sorrow as I got up onto my hooves again with a rather determined look on my face now. I shouldn't be moping around at a time like this, I just got here and their's plenty of time to figure out something "Thanks everyone.This might not be much but it feels good to know that someone would care about my well being. You'll all such good friends." Friends huh? The thought of it was enough for me to feel butterflies in my stomach. But then, suddenly out of no where, I felt this huge burst of energy within me, some type of spark I never felt before. It was just for a split second but I felt a strange connection, a bond overflowing with energy. I shook my head rapidly to get over myself, Rainbow looking at me oddly. Speaking of which, Rainbow was now hovering in the air next to me. "Lunar, it's good to see that you're opening up to my little ponies, but I hate to be the bearer of bad news." Celestia voice was herd from near the back as everyone turn to her attention, she herself standing on all fours. I still feel that she knows more than she lets up but I rather not confront her just yet. Not now at least. Her gaze turn towards Twilight as she approached her, Twilight herself was just as clueless as everyone else here, bad news usually means nothing good at all. "Before I left for Ponyville, a new disturbance by what the royal guards have told me has been spotted within a forest southeast of Detrot. Much like the Everfree forest within Ponyville, large amounts of dark energy are all of suddenly forming within the forest. I would like you and your friends to assist the situation as best as possible. I have already sent guards on stand by if anything would happen." Celestia, within her magical grip, gave everyone a train ticket including me for some odd reason, what could I do to help out anyways? Nevertheless she had plan for this way at just the right time and place, either she has good perception or she got lucky. "Take these tickets, the trip is about a good two days so make sure that you're prepared. This might be nothing, but a large quantity of dark energy appearing out of thin air bothers me. Take Isaac with you as I have a feeling that he'll be of great help in this mission." I could tell that Twilight had something on her mind and Celestia herself seem to caught on as quickly as I did. "Is something on your mind Twilight?" "Well, it's about Isaac, are you sure it's a good idea? He knows next to nothing about magic in our world and he might get himself hurt, we might not be there to protect him." Ouch, right to my pride. "I don't mean to sound rude or anything but I just don't see him doing much." Ouch, again with my pride. I was about to protest about myself until Celestia was the one to speak in my place. I was expecting her to come off harsh but she took it into a whole different way. "Yes, that may be true but I trust that your "student" would know some spells by the time you made it to Detrot." "Student!?" We both blurted out simultaneously as I ran up next to Twilight. "From this day on, Isaac here will be your pupil in the arts of magic, look at it as a test and I'm sure you'll do fine Twilight. That also means that he'll be staying within the library until he can find a house to live in for himself." Twilight's eyes widen even further as the word "test" seem to have affected her quite a bit. As for me, I felt a mix of excitement, nervousness and complete shock about learning magic so quickly! I have never met Celestia before and already I'm entrusted in going on this mission with 6 other ponies. "Now, the train won't leave until tomorrow evening so you'll have plenty of rest for the trip. On each ticket are first class seats so you'll all get your own cart. Now, I feel that I spent too much time here as I must head back to Canterlot. Do take care of yourselves, all of you." Twilight was still in her trance to spay any attention to what Celestia had to say, everyone else nodded their head and gave their respects to their ruler by bowing their heads. Right before She left she stared right at me, giving out a warming smile. "Isaac, if you search hard enough, the answer you seek from the past will show up, even if you haven't realize it yet. You're parent's death is not of your fault as I of all ponies should know. Sleep well." Once again my jaw fell to the ground from the revelation she showed. How does she know so much about me!? It's as if she has known me for my entire life, hiding in the shadows as if she was my personal guardian angel. Right before I could ask anything from her, her magical aura enveloped her horn as she suddenly vanished in a flash of light. "Well, y'all herd her, get yer sleep and we'll be fixin' to head in the evening. Night y'all" Applejack said as she dragged Twilight with her, still frozen in her state of shock. Being the gentlemen, or gentlecolt that I am, I was the first by the door as I held it open for all the mares to exit out first. "Thank yah kindly their sir! Make sure that you're fit as a fiddle by tomorrow. Sleep tight. Also, make sure that Twi here snaps out before dawn." "Um... Have a good sleep Isaac. I um... really do hope you enjoy Equestria, Goodnight." "Why thank you my dear, once we get the chance you must simply tell me about the fashion in your world. Sleep well Isaac." "Well, I'm gonna hit the hay now, Night Isaac." "I never been to Detrot before! I wonder if their sweets are as good as Ponyvilles *GASP!* What if they're better than Ponyville's sweets!? Then they'll..." And Pinkie was the last to leave, bouncing as she was too busy in her own conversation before I could say my goodbye. I took one good look at the barn before I made my way out, shutting the door as the lights shut off at the same time. Twilight finally snap herself out, waiting patiently for me. "Ready to go? Like before, you can have the spare bed room. This time, don't jump out of any windows without my consent." "Right, sorry about that, Over imagination got the better of me. So what spell will I be learning, I never used magic before but it sounds exciting!" "Well first off, we'll have to tap in with your magical reserves. Here in our world, every living being has magic within them. But we'll talk more about that tomorrow. Right now, some well earn rest is what we need." No kidding, That party warn me out and seeing Pinkie bouncing around like that just didn't help at all. This will be one night out of many that i'll live in this world, two year? I just hope that I'll find a faster way in returning, maybe I can study on the subject once I learn a good bit about what magic is in this world. > "Chapter Five: The Realm of Dreams" > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 5 Twilight and I eventually make it back to Golden Oaks with little to no trouble, discussing about the each other past and sharing some funny moments together. I never really realize how many amazing adventures she's been and how brutal it can really be. Discord; the spirit of chaos, Chrysalis: the queen of all changeling, Sombra: The tyrant king of the Cyrstal Empire and so much more. I was sucked into her story, drawn to her words that it made my heart race with excitement. I always dreamed of adventures like that in the past, taken right out of some fantasy novel. I on the other had didn't really have anything exciting to say, telling her about my childhood and my friends back home. Despite about my boring life, Twilight was highly interested still, she already knew about my parent's death from Celestia. We made our way into the tree house, Twilight lighting a candle with her magic as I took one good look again around the library. Spike was already passed out on the couch and Twilight couldn't help but smile at the little dragon. The way she cares for Spike was that of a mother taking care of their child, I could see it in her eyes. Twilight lifted spike off from the couch and onto her back, the little guy slightly moving around to get to a more comfortable position. Twilight would then turn to me, pointing me with a hoof to the spare room I was once in. "That is where you'll be sleeping for the time being. make sure you get a good rest for tomorrow,it'll going be a long day. I'll teach you some simple magic and on how to utilize that power in the mourning. Good night Isaac." and with that, she, with Spike, made there way upstairs and into her room leaving me alone within the empty space. The candle she had was left behind on the table in the middle, guessing that it was mostly for me as i took a a hold of it with my mouth. The taste was rather... bad but since I don't have hands anymore I'll have to get use to it. I took slow and easy steps up the stairs, being extremely careful not to trip and plummet towards the bottom. With a sigh of relief I made my way towards the door to my new room as the next challenge came to mind. It took a moment, figure out how to turn the stupid nob, why was it so similar to a human's doorknob in the first place? I tired turning it with just my hooves but the more I fiddle at it the harder it got, I saw ponies hold mugs of cider with just their hooves at the party, why is it so damn hard!? I set the candle down for a moment as I bit down on the nob, turning it to the left as the door creaked open, ugh the taste was horrible. I then precede to pick up the candle and made my way within the lightly dim room thanks to said lit candle. My temporarily room was mostly the same as before, books everywhere, the bed was neatly made and just as empty as ever as I set the candle on the night stand near the bed. Moonlight was peering from the circular window that was hovering over the bed, my gaze set on the moon that loomed over the town. I couldn't take my eyes off of it as i was simply mesmerized by it's sheer beauty, as if it was calling out for me. Yawning took my concentration on the moon away as the thought of bed was the next best thing, climbing in from the bunk as my body plop on the soft sheets and blew out the the light. My head rested on the feathered pillow as a smile crept on my face, feeling too relax to do anything else. Quickly, I drifted off into sleep and wondered what dreams would succumb from within. ===== The environment that I could best described was that of utter surprise, I was trapped in a never ending room of cosmic silver, white and gray energy, stars looming just beyond my reach, the sky filled with a transparent void of darkness and only lighten it's way when it was closer tot he surface. A low tranquil hum was herd from within the distance, as if it was following wherever I went but not getting too close. I eyed the strange environment, turning my head while pacing myself wherever the exit is. After a while I just stood there, fed up as this was going nowhere. "Alright, where in the hell am I now? Last thing I can I remember was that I just got into bed and-" "Fell asleep?" I quickly turn to the direction of where the voice came from and to my surprise I found someone else within this endless room, an alicorn mare with a midnight coat and the same cosmic mane as Celestia. Her cutie mark was that of a creasent moon with a dark patch, almost similar to mine. The alicorn smiled, intrigued as she slowly approached me, getting a good look at my face. She would then circle around me, eye at almost every detail on my body which gave me a rather unconformable feel. "Hmmm.... Small built, light red transparent color from the hooves to a palish blue further up the body. Unicorn with no magic whatsoever. Small frame as well, are you sure you're not a mare by any chance?" She said with a smile on her face. "Hey! I'm a ma- I mean a stallion alright!" Smoke trailed out of my nostrils as to show how annoyed I was about being called a mare every time I met someone new. The alicorn though giggled from my reaction as she now sat on her rump with a satisfied expression on her face. "Right, sorry about that. Let me introduce myself then. I am Princess Luna, the ruler of the night sky and dreams." Another princess huh? I wasn't as surprised about this as I should of, this is the third time I met someone from royalty and her appearance gave it away quite easily as well. "Lunar Eclipse your highness. So does that mean we're in my dreams?" "Yes, I have the ability to enter anypony's dreams and watch over the events that take place. Say that somepony was having a horrible nightmare, I can lure them away from the said nightmare to a more tranquil dream" I was amazed of how powerful her abilities were, I wouldn't have believed it if I wasn't within the dreamscape already. The question is, why go so far to meet me of all people? Sure, news may have spread that I'm a human from another world but I highly doubt that is the case. "Since I'm not having any type of nightmare, I'm guessing you're here on another reason besides meeting me? Luna gave out a small smile, pleased to know that I caught on so quickly. "You are correct Eclipse. My sister has sent me to train you in using offensive, defensive and some fundamental magic. We thought that the dreamworld would be the perfect place to train and built any type of training simulation with the power of your mind. or mine if you let me. Plus, Time moves at a slower pace here than in the real world so you'll have all the time you need to improve on your skill." Princess of the Night is an understatement, more like the Mistress of Dreams and Timely Training. But I couldn't complain or anything, I'll be learning some pretty cool spells and maybe on down the road i can find a spell that can send me back in my own world, the thought of it gave me enough motivation to strive for. But wait, what was Twilight's role in becoming her pupil then? "Wait, you're going to teach me magic as well? What would Twilight teach me then?" "Fear not young one as she'll still teach you about the basic use of magic such as simple telekinesis and teleportation, basic arcane knowledge. She is more profound in the art of arcane magic" I couldn't help but feel a overwhelming sensation of excitement welding up within me. I tired not to show it and to keep a straight face but a smile would break out from time to time, Luna taking it as a hint as she broke out with a smirk herself. Her smirk though quickly shifted to a more serious look as she got up onto all fours again, taking a few steps back, eyes locked on me. It was now or never as I prepared myself for the lessons to come. ===== Many hours have passed and I'm passed out on the ground, panting hard while Luna was observing everything I've done so far. I've learn about three spells from her and none of them where as easy as I thought. One was called Spectral Blades to where I summon forth ethereal like dark swords to my aid and control them how I want. So far I can only summon three at a time without exhausting myself. The other two was defensive spell and a beam like spell of where I conjure a barrier around myself and shoot a beam of pure concentrated moonlight at anyone I feel is a target. Luna stood there with watchful eyes, stomping one of her hoof as a way to signal my attention. "That should be enough for now Eclipse. You did very well for your first time handling magic and learning my techniques so quickly." She said with a smile on her face as she stood up, stretching. "Now Eclipse, I want you to be very careful when using magic as well, too much can overload the supply you have and go wild." She then approached closer to me as I quickly got onto all fours again and the next that came surprised me greatly. Luna, without any hesitation threw her forearms around me, hugging me tightly as I blushed from the sudden embrace. Many thing ran through my head at that moment but none formed into the right words. "Um-I uh... Princess are you alright?" I stuttered as Luna didn't seem to care at the moment. "Please be safe on your trip, i don't want to loose you again" and as those words left her mouth, it echoed within me, it felt so familiar yet so far from my reach. Cloudy memories was all I could remember and I couldn't make any sense out of it. Finally Luna let go of me and took a few steps back, a smile signifying how happy she was, but for me? "Mourning seems to be approaching soon and I have my duties as Princess of the Night. I shall come back again to teach you new spells for you to learn. Farewell Eclipse and take care." She said and left within a void of darkness that she open, closing behind her as quickly as it appeared. "Take.... care...." I said as was left by myself within my own dreamscape, still in a stupor of what just happen. More question surface and the same ones still haven't answered yet. I only shook my head as the more I think about it the more I feel like laying down and.... oh yeah I am, in the real world. With a sigh I used the remaining time to practice more of what I learn already and maybe later I could figure out how to GET OUT OF THIS PLACE!!! ===== Perspective: Luna I suddenly woke up from within my chambers as I couldn't help but feel so refreshed and happy, everything that I hopped for is coming true. With deep breath I quickly got out of my oval shaped bed to my night stand, my levitation spell taking hold of the brush as I comb my mane. Even with cosmic hair it's still a pain to get rid of bed hair. Suddenly I herd a knock at my door as I yelled out "Come in!" To whoever it was and to my surprised it was Tia as she greeted me. "Hello Sister, did you have a good night's rest" I ask while still combing my mane. Tia, with her usual warm smile stopped beside me while nodding her head. "Yes, it was quite lovely so to speak. How was Isaac and his training? Did anything excited happen" "It went very well, he's a quick learner and has mastered three of my personal spells. Though he likes to beat himself up at times and likes strives to better himself. All in all, it was a good time" Tia chuckled at that as I gave her a weird look. "Sounds like someone I know, you where like that as well when we were younger." She said as I only rolled my eyes. But I have to agree, I was pretty much the one that strive for improvement while Tia was already born with the talent. Finally I set the brush down on the stand and turn towards my sister, worried if should tell her or not. Either way, she caught on with my expression and extended a her wing into a hug. "What wrong Luna? Did something happen while you where int he dream world?" "Well, I might of got carried away and without any warning I hugged him and told him I didn't want to loose him again." I said with slight hesitation as Tia only sighed at my expression. "I know how you feel Luna but Isaac must find out who he really is. it'll take some time but be patient my dear sister." Tia said with another smile in which I return back with my own. She then let go of her embrace and approached the door the lead out of my room "Please be careful Lulu, something has been bugging me for quite some time and I want to be ready when that time comes." With that she left my chambers to where I stood in complete silence now. "So do I as well Tia." I finished as I too made my way out of my room, closing the double doors shut with my magical grasp.