A Magic Student's Recorded Studies
Audio Log 1
Greetings. My name is Twilight Sparkle. Today, I am going to attempt to cast one of Starswirl the Bearded's most complex spells. According to his own notes, if cast correctly, this spell will allow the caster to pull a small object from another world into this one. While a rather large pill to swallow, even coming from a unicorn as brilliant as Starswirl, there is evidence to, at least, suggest that this has led to several technological advancements in the past. I am hoping to put any doubts to this claim to rest, be it in favor or against them. Now....is everything ready Spike?
Ready!
Alright. Beginning the first test in 3.....2......1..... (audio cut)
Audio Log 2
Testing. Testing. Let's see....Yes! It works! (clears throat) My apologies for the informal language. In the last test, my recording equipment reacted poorly to the spell. As such, I was forced to replace all of it and them reinforce them with specialized runes. With these in place, I should be able to perform the spell and reliably gather data.
(Faint shuffling sounds) (The hum of magic being used)
It has been three days sense I last cast the summoning spell. From it, a small portal approximately the size of the average pony's hoof opened and a brown boot fell out. Right after, the portal closed and I became aware of the damage done to my equipment. That aside, I originally assumed that the spell had failed, until I gave the boot a proper look. Just a passing glance already revealed that this article of clothing is different from what would normally be made in Equestria. The rubber sole had a more equal distribution of grip rather than being focused near the back. This, along with the way the strings on top were arranged implies that it was made for those with feet in mind as opposed to hooves. In addition, the material that made up the majority of the boot did not match any of the materials my friend Rarity offered as reference. It seems much tougher than most of Rarity's samples, yet malleable enough to not restrict movement. The closest thing I could compare it to is shedded dragon scales, but it lacks the fire resistance that they possess.
(Magic hum) (Sound of a drawer opening then closing)
Today, we are going to attempt to cast the spell again. First, it will be with the same amount of magic as the last time and then with a slightly higher amount. This will demonstrate if a difference in power can affect the type of objects summoned in addition to other possible differences.
(clopping of hooves) (Magic hum)
Are you ready, Spike?
Yup!
Alright. On three. 1...2...3!
(Magic hum intensifies) (Loud whooshing sound) (Loud magical bang) (Echoing magical hum) (Soft thud) (Sudden silence)
....It's......another boot.
Yup...(Clawed footsteps) Looks like its the one that goes with the one we already have.
Are you sure? (Hoof steps)
Yeah. See the way it's curved? It's the exact opposite way to the one you got last time.
You're right! Let's move on to the second test and see if anything changes!
Right! (slightly fading clawed footsteps) Ready when you are!
Alright....casting spell.....now.
(Same sounds as earlier at a slightly higher volume)
(Silence)
......What is that?
I...don't know, Spike. It....looks like some kind of metal box with a door in the front.
(Clawed footsteps) (Cautious tapping)
Hey! Check this out! There are some buttons by the door!
(Hoofsteps)
You're right. Let's see........Popcorn? Tea? Pizza? Leftovers? Does this thing make food?
(Tapping)
Careful Spike! We don't know what this is!
Right! Sorry.....
It's fine...let's just set this aside for further study and then we can decide what to do with it from there.
(Audio ends)
Audio Log 3
Five days have passed sense I last cast the Summoning Spell. In that time, I examined the odd device that, due to it making use of microwaves, I have dubbed the microbox. Due to it having little to do with the spell itself, I have decided to keep my studies on the device separate. Now that my studies on that particular topic have been completed, I am ready to return my focus wholly onto the topic at hoof. I was so eager....that I forgot to turn on my recording equipment when I cast the spell (Awkward chuckle). The end result was yet another microbox. From this, it would appear that the size and complexity of the objects summoned are comparable with the amount of magic used to cast the spell. I will see what yet another sight increase in power will result in.
Are you ready, Spike?
Yup!
On three...1...2...3!
(Same combination of sounds from previous recordings at a higher volume)
( Loud thud and two startled gasps)
W....What is that thing?
I'm.....not sure Spike. It....looks like some kind of...clothed ape?
Is....Is it okay? It's...not moving all that much.
I can see it breathing...better get Fluttershy to make sure nothing's wrong. Spike, can you-
On it!
(series of rapidly fading clawed footsteps then the sound of a door opening and closing) (Silence for a fifteen seconds) (Slow cautious hoofsteps)
Um...are you okay? Can you hear me?
(silence for seven seconds) (Pained male groaning)
O-Oh! It's waking up! This....uh....
(More soft groans followed by the sound of shuffling)
Ugh....what the hell happened?
It can talk? It can talk!
(Confused grumble) (Silence for five seconds)
Why the fuck am I looking at a purple unicorn? Okay, whose the prick that slipped me something?
Ex...cuse me?
Holy shit, it talks! ( Sounds of hasty shuffling) (Loud bang) Gah! My fucking knee!
Are you okay? (Quick hoofsteps)
That...hurt. (Nervous tone) What is this place? Some kind of lab?
Well...yes. this is my lab. Oh! Right. I...uh...haven't properly introduced myself, yet. My name is-
Is....that an operating table? (Voice trembling.) With...cuffs?
Oh! Right. I...forgot that I still had that in here (Awkward chuckle) That was part of an experiment that didn't go anywhere. Anyway-
Experiment? (Increased panic in tone) You....(Panicked rapid gasps) You're gonna experiment on me?!
What?! N-
FUCK THAT! I'M GETTING THE HELL OUT OF HERE!
N-N-No! Wait! that's not-!
(Loud series of crashes)
(Audio abruptly cuts)
Audio Log 4
O-Okay. So...sweet Celestia, where do I even start? Okay! Okay....Just...let's just state what I know. Okay. Yesterday, I preformed a Summoning Spell at a higher power level. Considering how the previous attempts went, I was expecting a more complex device to come through the portal. Instead, a strange creature was summoned. From what I was able to observe, the creature resembled an ape, though it held an upright posture and significantly less fur. The fact that it was wearing clothes and was capable of speech indicates that it came from a civilized society. It also appears that the creature's language is similar, if not identical to common Equish, but that is not something that can be accurately confirmed at this time. Currently, the creature's location is unknown, b-b-but steps are being taken to capture and contain it. H-Hopefully, we can meet again under circumstances that won't require violent means to do so. I...(shaky breath)...I need to fix this. It looked so scared....I....I need to help it.
(Audio ends)
Audio Log 5
Seven days have passed since the creature was summoned. In that time, some of my friends have said that they have had speratic sightings of something matching its description. All of the sightings were at night and, with the exception of Pinkie, the sightings were partial at best. It is only thanks to Pinkie's attempts to corner it that I am sure that the creature is still in the area. So far, the creature has shown no signs of outward hostility, but I fear that may not stay the case. Pinkie said that the creature looked scared every time she found it. I'm....afraid that it might feel cornered. Maybe...if we could get it to sit down and talk to one of us, that we could work something out. Maybe...it could be a friend?
(Audio ends)
Audio Log 6
There was an attack today.
(twenty second pause with deep breaths faintly heard)
The victim was my friend Fluttershy. According to her....she convinced the creature to come into her home to talk to her. Aside from being nervous, it...no...he said that he was a type of creature called a "human". He also said that he came from a world called "Earth". Before she could learn more from him, she noticed how uncomfortable he was getting and went to get him some tea to settle his nerves. When she came back, he hurt one of her pets and she confronted him. For a moment, her unique stare was able to stun him, but he snapped out of it before she could chastise him for his actions. He then punched her and made his escape.
(Silence for ten more seconds)
She said he was scared, so I don't think he acted with intent to harm in mind. Not...Initially, at least. The fact that he was willing to meet with Fluttershy in the first place does suggest that there may still be a chance to clear things up with him. I just need to find him. If I can do that, then....maybe I can help him.
(Audio ends)
Audio Log 7
(Abrupt activation) (Brief static)
YOU DID WHAT?!
I know! I know! I-I-I jus-
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT YOU'VE JUST DONE?!
He hit Fluttershy! What did you think I was going to do?!
NOT HIT A CREATURE FROM ANOTHER WORLD THAT ALREADY THINKS WE'RE OUT TO GET HIM?!
B-But Twilight-
GET OUT!
Bu-But-
I SAID GET THE BUCK OUT OF MY HOUSE!
( Magic hum followed by startled yelp and a door slamming)
(Long bout of silence, then loud frustrated scream followed by glass breaking)
(Audio abruptly cuts-out)
Audio Log 8
The Apples said they found him in their orchard last night. He...apparently managed to recover after Rainbow Dash...A-Anyway, they think he injured himself trying to get some of their apples. When they tried to get to him to help, he ran off into the Everfree Forest. A search party was gathered up not long after, but nopony found anything. I'm going to go back into the forest later to see if I can find anything. Sweet Celestia, please let him be okay.
(Audio ends)
Audio Log 9
There was another sighting! Twelve days after the incident at Sweet Apple Acres, my friend Rarity came across him going through her trash! She scared him off with a bat, but I'm so glad to know he's alive. It's not too late.....I can still fix this! I....I can fix this....
(Audio ends)
Audio Log 10
I need to find him. I need to fix this. I need-
(Door slam)
TWILIGHT! HE WAS GOING THROUGH OUR TRASH!
(Audio abruptly ends)
Audio Log 11
He's been living in the sewer. At least, that's what my tracking spell was able to indicate. Since the spell wasn't initially designed to track creatures like humans, it could only give me a general idea of where he was. It isn't a perfect solution to the problem, but it will have to do. Hopefully, it will be enough to find him. I...(sniffle)....I need to make this right.
(Audio ends)
Audio Log 12
I led a group of guards towards a shelter in the sewers. It was pretty far in, so it took almost two weeks for the spell to pick it up. It looked like he managed to find a way to get the bare necessities to be able to function down there. I'm...really amazed by what he was able to build in such an awful place. He wasn't there when we found it, but I haven't given up yet. I'm going to find him and...and make this right.
(Audio ends)
Audio Log 13
(Uncontrollable crying for thirty second)
I....(sniffle) I can hear his screams. It won't stop....please.....please be okay.....I'm (sniffle) I'm so sorry......I'm sorry.....
(Audio abruptly ends)
Audio Log 14
I.....I don't know what happened.... We....finally managed to find him at Zecora's. We were bringing him back to town and he just....collapsed. He...He wasn't breathing.
(sniffling and open weeping for ten seconds)
We...We got him to the hospital as fast as we could. Th-The doctors think he was poisoned, b-but they don't know what kind of poison was used. Th-They managed to get him stable, but they don't know what they can do. I...I can't believe this is happening. I was going to help him find a place to stay, maybe give him a job at the library until he could find something better. I was going to try to find a way to get him back home. I....I was going to fix this.
(Knock on door)
Y-Yes?
Zecora's here. She said that she really needs to give you something.
(Audio abruptly ends)
Audio Log 15
It's all my fault.....
(constant weeping for four hours)
(Audio abruptly ends)