A man wakes up in what he believes to be the Amazon Rainforest after surviving a plane crash. He is, of course, wrong. He then links up with Daring Do, discovers that he's probably not even in the same universe anymore, and sets off on an adventure to get home.

A few things get in the way.

Authors notes:

I'm trying to make this story as entertaining as it can be, so if you spot a mistake as you're reading through--be it a spelling issue, grammar issue, or you just simply not understanding what the hay is going on--please do tell me. I appreciate all feedback, criticism, etc. that you can give me. So, before (or after) you hit that downvote button, please do tell me why. I can't fix something if I don't know it's broken.

Also, the cover art is temporary until I find (or make, though that's probably not ideal) something better.

Idol Hooves holds a special place in Equestria. He's probably the only exiled changeling to serve in the Royal Guard, or at least, that's what he expects, as exiles don't really broadcast that fact. However, it's well known that Princess Celestia loves all of her little ponies, and her guards perhaps more so, and that makes it one of the best ways for a changeling to discreetly feed.

But how does a changeling even get there, let alone get exiled in the first place? For that matter, why would it ever go to Canterlot? Set a number of years before the series proper, before Luna’s redemption, Idol details how he was exiled, the ponies he’s met, and the series of misadventures that led him to joining the Royal Guard, and should continue a good ways into the series, as something of an alternate perspective.

Soon, he’ll have to deal with a boisterous new princess to serve and a royal wedding in the works bringing a third to power. Will his old instincts bring this new life crashing down around him? What precipitates Chrysalis’s ill-fated assault on Canterlot? Is it really so wrong for a changeling to enjoy good craftsmanship to an obsessive degree?

New cover art provided by the fantastic Carnifex

And a TVTropes page here.

And an Ask Blog of questionable canonity!
Out of Idol Curiosity

Fanart by Norad2! Major thanks! Short For a Royal Guard

Art by Egophiliac of Idol and his Daring Duckie Please don't tell him what that brush is meant for.

Rating updated to (T), it's a bit darker than (E)
Comedy Tag added as well
And changed the character tags a bit.

Captured by your enemy. It's something that no soldier wants to think about, much less experience. Unfortunately for one U.S. soldier fighting in Equestria, that's exactly what happens. At the mercy of the ponies, he will have to resist their attempts to extract information from him, and hope that he'll see freedom again.
(Language warning for those who care.)

Many thanks to my prereader, Cosmic Cowboy, for letting me bounce ideas off him, and not letting me upload garbage.
Cover art by the awesome (and patient) Erindor.
Appeared in the feature box for a brief time on 10/11/2015. I have no words...

Celestia the Goddess of the Sun and Princess of Equestria most loved pony in all of her kingdom older sister to Luna and the invader of earth.

New Zealand the last and one of the most peaceful lands in this new world and a ferociously loyal people to it's country will not stand by and watch as this tyrant take their lives, bodies or country

(i don't own mlp or New Zealand

In a realm ruled by Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, two brothers find themselves torn asunder by a burgeoning royal conflict. As the kingdom's tranquility fractures, the siblings are propelled onto opposing sides, compelled by duty, loyalty, and conflicting ideals. Amidst political upheaval and the looming threat of war, their unbreakable bond is tested, and they must navigate treacherous waters of betrayal, sacrifice, and the haunting presence of an imminent darkness. Set against the backdrop of a kingdom on the brink, this tale unravels the intricate threads of kinship and power through the brother's letters to each other, shedding light on the events that unfolded before Princess Luna's imprisonment, forever altering the course of their world.

Inspiration

Nick has lived with the royal sisters since he appeared in Equestria with no way home three years ago. In that time he made friends and gained the trust and respect of most, if not all of Canterlot Castle. He even has access to the treasury and minor command over some staff, but only for one reason: pranks.

Nick is one of the few souls capable of matching Celestia and Luna in pranks, and has been semi-willingly inducted into their endless prank war. These are some of their memorable moments.

If you have any ideas, suggestions, or reminders that my writing is bad and I should feel bad, please put them here.

This story is based on the Rise of the Reds overhaul mod for Command & Conquer Generals. However, no knowledge of the game or mod is required to read the story.

Cancelled, terribly sorry.

The mission was simple; investigate the strange radio signal originating in Antarctica before any other military force could reach it.

The United States of America sent an aircraft carrier loaded with troops and drones.
The European Continental Alliance deployed their orbital mechanised infantry QRF as soon as they were within range.
The Chinese Red Guard simply packed a large ferry with as many soldiers, vehicles, and equipment as they could.
The Russians launched a fleet of cargo transport aircraft escorted by fighter jets.

Every single one of these units lost contact with their respective militaries at exactly 9:00 AM, on the 6th of August, 2045. Instead they found themselves struggling to survive in a world they did not recognise or understand, a world much different than theirs.

Can they go home?
Do they even want to?

This story is a sequel to Supermarine "Spitfire"

79 years has passed, so did Jacob Wilson's time. Equestria remained as classified in his world, and Jacob never told anyone about it, none except his grandson: Lance Wilson. This young man is a daredevil, same as his old man! Lance was in RAF, piloting a F-35B "Lighting" II. After the extraterrestrials invaded Earth, Lance and wing-man were ordered to stop the enemy Air Force. They have accidentally went into Equestria again! Now meeting the characters his grandfather told him about, Lance had a new destiny: defend this beautiful land against the evil aliens. Join Lance and the new mane six as they fight the invaders with awesome modern weapons! (Yup it's getting from WW2 to Modern Warfare!)

All was going ordinarily well until Icelandic airspace was reached, that was when it all changed.

An unexpected volcanic eruption followed by dual engine failure and the sudden teleportation into Equestria all happen at once, the pilots of the Airbus A318 under the callsign Golf Echo Bravo are speechless, not only are they gone from earth, but they find themselves in a country inhabitated by mostly ponies. The stay was certainly unexpected, but now they face the reality they may never return home.

Back on earth, an international investigation team is scrambled between Iceland, France and the United Kingdom, however even they find themselves dumbstruck at the case initially. Progress is slow, but over time, interesting pieces begin showing up along the way.

The puzzle unravels slowly, as the adventure follows both an Equestrian & Earthly POV.

One Shot story. For real this time.

An AC-130 appears and unleashes hell on some changelings, varying from 25mm to 105mm! What else did you expect? A rainbow beam would wipe them out? HA. Sit back, shut up, and read it.

It's damn AC-130, why would you not?

The Re-Made chapter takes a more serious tone to the situation. Whether you think it was an improvement to the first is upon you to decide.