As you and Twilight near the humongous castle, you're in awe at the size and shape of this great structure. You have to do something to make up for her letting you STAY here. Your brain and genitalia are off limits, so....
"Again, thank you for letting me crash here, this really is generous of you."
"Awww, don't mention it," Twi chuckles with a light blush. "Besides, Rarity's the element of Generosity."
"Uh, element?"
"Oh! Well there are six elements of harmony: loyalty, laughter, generosity, honesty, kindness and magic. Each element represents me and my friends for we-"
She continues with her heartwarming yet semi-cringy speech about her friends. You kinda wish you had friends that close...
But who cares? Let's get down to business.
Yeah. Blah, blah 'elements', blah, blah 'everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked', blah. I get it. It's still strange how random people are chosen to save the world from crazy nonsense. Who comes up with this stuff? Maybe this 'Molestia' pony I've heard so much about. CONSPIRACY!
You two walk through the tall castle doors and are greeted by a short, purple lizard with wings And hands, finally someone has them.
"Welcome back, Twilight!" the little guy greets. "Who's this?"
"This is Anon, Spike. He'll be staying with us for awhile. Anon, Spike the dragon."
"Nice to meet you, Anon!" he says shaking your hand. "Are you some kind of ape?"
"No." you say with a deadpan expression before releasing his claw.
You're still focused on that word: 'dragon'.
Okay, this is getting ridiculous! How many other mystical creatures are in this world?
"If you'll follow me, I'll show you where you'll be sleeping."
Slash being studied.
After wandering through hallways almost IDENTICAL to one another, intensely memorizing your directions, it's going....going....GONE.
Where am I, again?
Anyways, you finally manage to reach your room. It's pretty decent, you're not complaining. The only problem: the bed is so freaking small.
And there's a picture of a white mare with a curly purple mane.
"Whoops!" Twilight says with a sheepish grin. "This is Spike's room, my bad."
Well, after four room checks, you finally find a suitable room that isn't a closet. And the bed is just right.
"Make yourself at home, Anon. I hope you like it."
You're staring at this bed like it's the gateway to heaven. Without warning, you pick up the kind alicorn.
"I LOVE it!!! you chime, hugging her tightly.
"I-I'm glad you do, that's what friends are f-for!" she says in a strained voice.
You took that as a sign and release your death grip on her.
"I wish it were that easy to make friends like this back on Earth. I kinda sucked at friendship." you say a little disheartened.
Twilight ponders for a moment.
"Tell you what, I'm going into town tomorrow to buy some more quills. If you wanna come along, you might make a friend of your own. Think of it as a little assignment."
"So I went from science project, to student. What am I to you?" you ask jokingly.
"A friend." she says warmly.
You had your suspicions about this pony, but when she tugs at your heartstrings, she really yanks.
But you got a counter:
"So...where's my A+?"
"I don't count." she says slyly. "And neither does Pinkie, Rainbow, Applejack, Rarity and Fluttershy." she adds with a devilish grin.
You don't know the last two, but you're not gonna let this mare win.
"Alright, you're on!"
"Woah, woah Anon! Making a friend isn't a competition. It's all about-"
"YOU'RE OOON!" you declare, slamming your face into your pillow with determination.
GOD, it's so soft.
You hear Twilight chuckle before leaving the room.
"Look out ponies, prepare to be BEFRIENDED!!!"
The next morning, an alluring scent slaps you awake. That could only mean one thing....
You jump higher than a jackrabbit in July outta bed and out the room. You're off like a gunshot, turning corners through the hallways Dragon's Lair style, getting closer to the source. You haven't eaten anything since that "emergency" cupcake of Pinkie's. You did have that apple from Applejack, but you were too busy explaining Apple to stop and eat an apple.
You finally track down the kitchen, only to find Spike cooking some white and puffy stuff.
Ooh, muffins!
"Morning, Spike." you wave.
"Morning, Anon," the baby dragon chimes, wings flapping in excitement. "Care to try some of my cauliflower bites?"
Not really a fan of cauliflower, in fact, you haven't even tasted it. You know what they say:
"If you don't like it, get a job and buy what you want, ya filthy animal!"
"Sure, why not?"
As he prepares your plate, you look at those muffins...
We wants it......we NEEDS it!
"Um, Spike, what are those?"
"Oh, those are sweet potato muffins," he states placing a muffin on your plate. "They're pretty good, but not as good as my cauliflower bites."
"Dig-"
You go Walking Dead on those bites.
"In..." he finishes. "Wow, I've never seen someone eat that fast since Rainbow challenged AJ to an apple-eating contest!" he says watching you in awe.
Unneeded exposition.
DING!
While you finish up your ravenous little episode, Twilight comes in, eyes half open.
"Good morning, boys." she yawns, sitting at the table.
"The usual?" Spike asks warmly.
"Heh, you know what I like, Spike."
FIVE MUFFINS?!?! You wouldn't like her when she's hungry.
After breakfast, you three walk into Ponyville. Shops are opening, coffee sales are through the roof, and that weird mare is STILL giving your hands an odd look. You shift over to Spike's side for safe measures.
Pray this world doesn't have stalkers.
The further you walk into town, the more impressed how civilized and sophisticated these ponies are. They have stores, parks, a MOVIE THEATER?!?!
Being a major film fan yourself, just hearing the word 'movie' gets your mouth yapping.
Ha! I wonder what films they have here.
'The Horse Awakens?'
'Free Filly?'
'Pony-hantas?'
'Spirit'...nah, that one is about horses.
Dumb puns aside, you arrive at the place Twilight's been talking about, which is a store made specifically to sell quills.....
Okay then.
Some shopping later, you notice you're all heading toward a train station.
Again, impressive creating with no hooves.
Twilight tells you she's meeting a friend at the station soon. While you wait on a bench, you search deeper into your pack to see if you can remember anything.
Let's see, cassette tapes, bottle of water, more tapes? I assume it's an 'Awesome Mix' if i can remember how to work this stupid thing! Anyway, headphones, toy gun, folded leather jacket, and...a raccoon plushie? What is with my mind and raccoons?
"Whatcha doing?" Spike asks.
"I'm trying to remember what I was doing with this stuff before arriving here, I thought it'd jog my memory."
Spike tilts his head in confusion.
I'll explain later, Spike. Twilight whispers.
You continue to search through your bag until you hear train wheels coming to a screeching halt. You stuff everything back in the pack and watch as ponies flood out of the train doors. You notice Twilight and Spike waving at a light-pink unicorn with a purple mane and a blue streak down the middle. The pony trots over to you all with a cute smile on her face.
"Welcome back, Starlight," Twilight greets. "How was the trip?"
"It was good," she states, handing her bags to Spike. "Sunburst dragged me to another antique shop again, the usual. How were you and the girls?"
"Fine. We met an extraterrestrial!" she squees.
"A wha-?" she utters.
"An ALIEN!" she squees like a child on Christmas. "Starlight, I'd like you to meet Anon. He's a 'human'."
"Hi, I'm Starlight. Starlight Glimmer." she greets, hoof extended.
The same with Rainbow, you hoof bump. You put your right hand behind your back and count down from five, anticipating the inevitable.
Three...two...one...
"So, what planet are you from, Anon?"
Your mind is blown sky high right now. The first pony to not ask if you're an ape! You got a feeling you're gonna get along with this mare juuust fine.
Don't cry, man. Don't wuss out of an extremely potential friendship with this considerate pony!
"I have NO idea, to be honest." you say, retaining an unfazed smile.
The unicorn lifts her brow in confusion.
~Awkward silence~
"Let me explain..."