The two weeks passed by in a blur, most of which was spent adjusting to my new form and Deci explaining to me how to use my magic. Due to the fact we we're in a no magic environment, I only used small amounts at a time, mostly on myself to get my human disguise right. That took two, painful days, mostly on the account that once I accidentally changed myself into a freaky looking dragon covered in spines.
The revert from that transformation put me on two days of bedrest, and when Deci said my magic levels had recovered enough I practiced again, this time succeeding in getting my old form back. Taking a trip to the doctor, and sneakily using my magic to make my blood work show I had the flu, bought me the necessary time off I needed in preparation for this day.
“This is it,” Deci said, both of us chilling on the couch watching Swamp People. “I should have enough magic built up to open a tempor portal, you sure you are ready to give all this up?”
“Very much so hun,” I said, causing Deci to giggle at the nickname. “I was living in a rut before you arrived at my doorstep, and this will be a nice change of pace. It will take some time getting used to, but I'm more than willing to be patient for how ever long it will take. I was bitter and miserable, but you’ve given me a new outlook on life, even if it was completely unintentional.”
“Well if you are so sure, I guess that we-” Deci was interrupted by someone knocking on the front door, causing both of us to jump and quickly disguise. I went with my old male self, whereas Deci went with what could only be described as human Celestia with a big bust and ass, instead of long legs like the Equestria Girls movie version.
“I’ll get it hun,” I said, getting up and moving to the door. When I opened it, there stood a woman I didn't recognize. She looked to be in her mid to late 30s, slender built with mahogany brown hair, and piercing turquoise eyes that told the story of a life hard fought. “May I help you Miss?”
“A-are you William?” The woman asked, and I didn't have to use my emotion senses to tell she was nervous.
“I am,” I said, staying in the doorway as a caution. “Why do you ask?”
“I have some bad news for you,” The woman's face, and tone, dropped as sadness surged within her. “May I come in?”
“You may,” I said, standing aside as she entered and closed the door behind her. “So what news do you have for me?”
“Your grandmother is dead,” She said, causing my heart to sink into my stomach as I leaned back against the wall. “She wanted me to come tell you, it was her deathbed wish that I share a part of your family history that has been buried over the years.”
Now she had my full, undivided attention. Me and her were close, and after mom got hit by a car and died at the hospital she was the one who raised me. We had just video chatted the week before, with her giving her blessing for me and Deci to be in a relationship, so it baffled my mind that she had kept something from me during the call.
“You may say it when you feel like it,” I said, taking us into the kitchen and pouring four glasses of whiskey and lighting a candle. “Would you like a bite to eat or something?”
“No thanks I'm fine, and my name is Kate by the way” The lady said, taking a seat across from me. “But I appreciate the offer. It is a good thing you are sitting down because… turns out I'm your biological twin sister.”
“Excuse me for a moment,” I said, then proceeded to walk to the cabinet, take out the biggest drinking glass I could find, filled it to the top with whiskey, then downed it in four large gulps. “Sorry, but I thought you just said you were my twin sister, yet I was an only child.”
“It was all a cover up,” Kate said, pulling out her phone and opening her notes. “The way grandma explained it to me, our parents were delighted to find out they were going have twins, until dad lost his high paying technician job when the company he was with was bought out. Forced to move and take a job that paid significantly less, they knew they would have to make the difficult decision to give one of us up for adoption.”
“Why didn't grandma try and adopt the other?” I asked, my throat feeling raw from a combination of emotion and a fireball shot.
“Extremely bad timing is why,” Kate said, sighing in a way showed it was painful to even be talking about the subject, pain that I picked up on but also respected her for soldiering on. “We were born right after grandpa died, and she was cash scrapped herself due to having to pay for his funeral by herself.”
“So all my life was a damn like,” I said starting to feel angry at the thought of Kate being right. “Why don't you come visit when we were kids?”
“Foster family that adopted me moved across the country,” Kate said, slowly swirling her glass of whiskey but not drinking. “Trust me, when I got a phone call from someone claiming to be my grandmother wanted to see me immediately I almost didn't go. In fact, it took three phone calls to convince me to go, even if it just was to get her to leave me alone. Well, I got to her room, sat down, and she told me what I just told you before closing her eyes and passing away. I simply Googled your name and came up with your address via the company you work for’s website.”
“Just one more reason to get off this motherfucking, Godforsaken rock…” I bitterly muttered, Deci feeling my emotions become strained now entering the room. “Damn I can't wait to leave.”
“You going off in a rocket?” Kate asked, concern now coming off her. “I work for NASA as an engineer, and there are no current plans for a manned mission, or did you mean commit suicide?”
“Neither,” Deci said, moving behind me and pulling me into a snuggle as I leaned my head back on her breasts. “We’ll be departing for Equestria in just a few moments.”
“Equestria?” Kate said, a look of confusion quickly getting interrupted by a laughing fit. “That land of ponies from that children's cartoon? That place is fake, created by Lauren Faust as a show for little girls, but has grown into something even she wasn't expecting. However, it still is just make believe.”
“No, it isn't,” Deci said, getting on the defensive as she dropped her disguise. “If it is all fake, and William showed me the whole series by the way, I shouldn't be real either. Yet, here you are in the presence of two changeling queens, both of whom are pissed off.”
“Two?” Kate said, her face pale and tone shaking with fear. “Then that means…”
“Correct,” I said with a nod, dropping my own disguise like I had got so used to doing. “Of course, you can never tell anyone, because you will be thrown in the nuthouse. I'm leaving, and nothing you say can change my mind sister”
“I'm the only family you have left,” Kate said, crossing her arms, but judging by the way she was glancing at our bodies she clearly was envious. “Please, stay here and lets connect like we never had the chance to do as kids. Male, female, human or changeling, it doesn't matter what you are because you are still my kin.”
“Goddammit…” I muttered, sighing in defeat at the fact she was right, and provided a good counter argument. “You got me there Kate, but I am still heavily leaning towards going. It has nothing to do with you of course, and don't take it personal, but other than you and my job what do I have to keep me here?”
“Aren't those two reasons good enough for you?” Kate jumped up, as if she was going to fight and I could tell by the look on her face she was now enraged. “Tell me, what will you have in Equestria besides this changeling? Name one good thing, and I will take it all back.”
i sat quiet for a few minutes, thinking about my answer as I downed the last shot I had prepared for myself, Deci walking out the kitchen and into the bedroom to perform the portal spell so I could be left alone to my thoughts. It was only when I heard the portal poof into existence that I stood up, stretched my wings, and stared into the eyes of my long lost sister.
“Hope…” I said, a calm demeanor on my face as I held my head up high. Moving into the bedroom, I saw that Deci had waited for me, allowing me to do the honors.
“Ready to go to your new home?” Deci said, a look of pure joy on her face as we exchanged a kiss. “Our drones are looking forward to meeting you.”
“Indeed I am,” I said, taking in one last look of my former life, a life I fully intended on burying in the dust. “Now lets-”
“William!” Kate shouted, her running down
the hall and skidding to a stop in the doorway catching me by surprise. “You are a fucking coward!”
“Yes,” I said, chuckling as I shook my head in amusement. “Yes I am.”
No other word was spoken as I crossed into the portal, Deci hot on my heels and leaving Kate to stare at the portal with confliction.