Conversion Bureau: A Girl's Wish

by Lux

Meeting Swift's Parents

The next day, Penny’s parents called the Conversion Bureau to schedule a time for the three to be converted. Penny was told that they would be going to the Bureau within two weeks, so they had a limited time to prepare. Penny was blissfully unaware of exactly what was needed to be done before conversion. In her mind all she knew was that on the day she and her parents would go to the place, and when they left the Bureau, they’d be ponies. The only thing Penny concerned herself about was whether she was going to be a Pegasus.

Penny's parents helped to keep her blissfully unaware. Penny did know all things that were needed to be done before she and her parents could be converted. Her parents had to quit their jobs, sell their things, and convert their money to the currency of Equestria, which was small coins called 'bits'. They also had to move out of their house before their conversions. It was going to take a lot of time and effort, and both of Penny's parents thought that burdening their daughter with the details would be too much of a cost to her happiness.

Right after announcing their plans to become ponies, Swift Wing visited the family a few days later for a play date with Penny. It was a perfect way for Penny to have fun before conversion, and her parents were able to take care of some things while the two played. It was clear that Penny was excited about becoming a pony as she began asking Swift several questions like an investigative journalist.

“Do ponies only eat fruits and vegetables?”

“Not really. I also eat breads and candy and cupcakes. Actually the only thing I can’t eat is meat.”

“Do ponies wear clothes often?”

“Not often. I only wear dresses and things like that for fancy parties.”

“How do you hold things with your hooves?”

“Well even though my hooves are tough, they are kind of flexible, like your feet I guess.”

“Are there pony schools?”

“Definitely! There’s even a flight school that teaches you how to fly if you become a Pegasus and a magic school if you become a unicorn.”

The questions lasted for almost an hour until Swift seemed to worn down by it.

“I’m sorry about all the questions, Swift,” Penny said, “I’m just so excited! I can’t wait to become a pony!”

‘That’s OK,” Swift said with a smile, “I was just as excited as you were when I found out I was becoming one. Actually, do you think you parents would like to meet mine?”

“Sure!” Penny said. ‘Let’s ask them!”

The two proceeded to where their parents were, in the living room. Although very busy, both of Penny's parents were still more than happy to talk to the two.

“Hello, Penny’s parents!” Swift said, “I told my mom and dad about the fun I had a few days ago and about how you want to be ponies, and they really want to meet you. Would you like to come over to our house?”

“That would be very nice!” Penny’s mom said, “I would love to meet your parents.”

“Great! My parents said that they’re free on Saturday. Is that OK for you?”

“That sounds fine for us,” Penny’s dad replied.

“Great! I’ll tell them when I return home.”

With that, Penny and Swift resumed their play date as the parents continued planning for conversion.

Saturday quickly approached for Penny and her family. The three were very busy planning for conversion, although most of the planning was done by Penny's mother and father. Penny now began to notice that things were disappearing from the house, but she remembered when her parents told her how they couldn’t keep their things when becoming ponies. But her mind was now more focused on meeting Swift’s parents. She wondered what they would be like, although she guessed they were as nice as Swift was nice.

Penny and her parents pulled up to Swift Wing's house, which looked like something out of a fairytale village. Then again, the entire neighborhood looked this way, with a dirt street lined with wooden houses. All of these houses were painted in cheery pastel colors. Swift’s house just happened to be a nice sky blue, fitting for a Pegasus pony.

Penny saw Swift standing outside her house, flanked by two older ponies. One was a unicorn and had a blue pelt with a short silvery mane and tail, while the other was a pegasus yellow with a long red mane and tail.

“Hello Penny!” Swift said as she hugged her friend. “These are my parents. And these are Penny’s parents,” she added pointing at them.

“Nice to finally meet you!” Penny’s mom said.

“And you too!” Swift’s dad said. “Well, how about you show Penny around Swift while we talk with Penny’s parents?”

“OK dad!” Swift said as she took Penny with her, “Come on, Penny, I’ll show you my room.”

The two made their way up the stairs and to Swift’s room. It was similar looking to Penny’s room with a bed and a desk. The main difference was that the bed was smaller and the desk was lower to accommodate a pony being able to easily access the drawers. This also made it easier to access the desk by a pony standing on its hind legs. There were also fewer things around, making the room look plainer than Penny’s.

“So, what do you think of my room?” Swift asked as she sat on her bed.

“It’s really nice!” Penny added as she looked around the room. Her eyes then focused on a framed poster of several Pegasus ponies dressed in blue uniforms with the words 'The Wonderbolts' in big letters. “Who are the Wonderbolts?” she asked her friend.

“The Wonderbolts are an awesome aerial stunt team!” Swift said, “I went to one of their shows and was even selected to go backstage after the show to meet them! They gave me that poster. And look - they even signed their names on it!”

Upon further inspection, Penny noticed that indeed there were many signatures. “Some day, when I’m older, I hope to try out for their team...” Swift said, deep in thought.

“Well hopefully you’ll get to be a Wonderbolt.“ Penny said. "Who knows, maybe I’ll join you!”

“So, do you want to play Wonderbolts?” Swift asked.

“Play Wonderbolts?” Penny asked, “How do you do that?”

“With these!” Swift said as she brought out a small box that was filled with several Woderbolts figures, “I’ll be Spitfire, since she’s my favorite Wonderbolt. You can pick anypony else.”

“I’ll pick… this one.” Penny said as she selected a pony with a white mane and tail.

“Ooo! Good choice. That’s Fleet Hoof. She acts kind of like you. So now that you have your Wonderbolt, let’s go! The show’s about to begin!”

With that, the two played out their roles as Wonderbolts, acting out getting ready for the show, then performing aerial stunts and even meeting fans after the show. “Swift! Penny!” Swift’s mom’s voice was heard, “Time for dinner!”

“OK!!!" the two echoed back as they went downstairs. Supper consisted of a big salad which all seemed to enjoy. Penny and her parents were a little unsure about eating the daisies in the salad as they never had them before, but after trying some it was OK. All the while the two families talked, sharing funny stories. Penny realized that Swift’s parents were very much like her own as they were very kind and loving. Supper was then capped off by a wonderful chocolate cake that all were excited to devour.

Finally the night came to an end and Penny and her parents had to go home. Penny gave her friend a warm hug, happy to see her again. “Will you come to the place where I’m going become a pony?” Penny asked, “I’m going there in a week.”

“Can I, mom and dad?” Swift said as she looked at her parents.

“Sure!” Her mom said.

“Definitely.” Her dad replied.

“Looks like I’ll be seeing you there then!” Swift said.

“Great!” Penny replied, “Well, see you later!”

With that Penny climbed into the family car and left for home as Swift and her family waved to them as they departed.