Legend of Epona

by NJH12

Equestria Epona

You have probably had of Herd of many stories that have...

Well, this story may start like that, but it was neither of those three that were the ones we will be talking about in this legend. It is about a companion of the hero in many reincarnations. In which there was one time she was reincarnated into a bird, maybe not with the same name as her usual name, but she never complained once, NO she soared! But lately, she has been reincarnated back into a horse this time.

The hero has arrived with Epona, at the mysterious place where you could hear the wise words of three goddesses of this world, were Din the goddesses of power, Nayru the goddesses of wisdom, Farore the goddesses of courage.

One of the goddesses Farore spoke to the hero with the sound of the wind. "Hero, you may be Link, but unfortunately this time it is your horse Epona that we need. Go to the temple of time after you talk to the horse Fairy." so they do just that.

The horse Fairy said weird and strange words then suddenly Epona began to talk "Wow that felt funny. Oh, my I have so much to ask... " Link looks at Epona like ‘don't you dare be like Navi!’ then went back to talking, "But I see Mr. Silent over on me does not want to hear it. So back a the temple right?"

They went to the temple of time, and a horseshoe-like door was there with a single word floating above it that only Epona could read, it said 'Equestria', but before Epona entered the door one of the goddess Furore in the wind gave her advice. "While the inhabitants are equine like you they can never be horses. While it is true they are horses still around, they are not true horses, and this is still your choice. But know this, once you go through the door, they are very few forces to bring you back here. And always remember that your actions will not only affect their world but yours as well. Do you understand, Epona?"

"I do," Epona said with the courage of all the Links combined.

"Then good luck, and may our goddesses and theirs be with you." the one goddess said as the wind died down.

Link looked very deeply at Epona's eyes and saw not that the noble steed that she once was, but instead looked at her as like a companion that he will miss forever.

Then he said, "Take these items and think of me." Link then handed her the Fierce Deity mask, the goron mask the Zora mask, the deku scrub mask, and Zelda’s Ocarina. Which now looked weirdly different, and more suited for Epona.

"Thanks, Link, I will always be your ride, no matter what," Epona said with once held-back tears that now has unleashed.

"And I will always be the hero this world needs." Link said awkwardly hugging Epona one last time as Epona entered the door.

Epona saw a nearby village and went towards it until she found a red barn slightly smaller than when she remembered a red barn in her mind.

Then a weird-looking pony about one-eighth her size made Epona jump when she spoke to her "Wow, ma’am I never seen an earth pony in your size. But it looks like you do not have a cutie mark, how old are you?"

"Ah! Sorry little one, you scared me. Now what is your name and what did you ask of me? My name is Epona." Epona said when she has seen the filly down below her Epona thought ‘This pony looked not normal’ to herself.

The filly in question had a big red bow in her red mane with yellowish fur. Which for Epona was an unusual fur color. But the most unusual thing for Epona was this pony eyes took over ten percent of the face, but decided to not questioned it nor commented it either.

"Apple Bloom, how old are you? And where is your cutie mark." Apple Bloom asked Epona with curious and filly-like wonder.

"Why I am about thirty-two, Apple Bloom, and I have never heard of a 'cutie mark'. So I do not know if I have one of them. Does that answer your question?" Epona said hoping that she could satisfy this pony's curiosity and wonder.

"You mean that you never heard of a cutie mark and are thirty-two, but that means I might never get my cutie mark." Apple Bloom started to cry.

"Why so distraught Bloom? Maybe if you tell me what is a ‘cutie mark’ I might know if I have one." Epona said trying to comfort the filly with a hug.

"After a certain age, a cutie mark will appear it is also your special talent, and it makes a picture on your flank that is unique to you, and you alone.” Apple Bloom said with sniffles between words.

“Well I might not have a unique picture on my flank, but I do have a special talent of being the noble steed that the hero of legends rides on,” Epona said with confidence.

“You mean that you let other ponies ride you?” Bloom questioned.

“Not exactly, Bloom. Where I am from there are two-legged beings with hands, pointed ears and opposable thumbs called Hylians who let me be their mount and let me carry heavy loads that they could not carry.” Epona said finally calming down the filly.

“I have never heard of a Hylian, but it sounds like you were mistreated,” Bloom said.

“But what you might not have known is that before I got to this place, I had no way to express myself I couldn‘t even speak to them. that is until now,” Epona said.

“Well, I have to go, my family, they might be upset. Don't forget that tomorrow it will be the summer solstice when Princess Celestia is coming here, see Yah!” Bloom said.

“Wait! Could you please tell me where I can sleep for the night?” Epona asked.

“Well, you could sleep in our barn follow me,” Bloom said. So Epona followed Bloom to the same barn she saw earlier. “Applejack! I have a new friend, her name is Epona, and she needs to sleep somewhere, could she use the barn?”

Applejack was walking towards Bloom's voice. “Apple Bloom, why can't she…” Applejack stopped talking when she saw a giant earth pony as tall as a princess, “Oh, that's why.”

“That is why what Miss Jack? Hi, I'm Epona.” Epona asked.

“I was wondering why Epona couldn't sleep in my home, and you are just too big for my home. Yeah, you can sleep in our barn.” Applejack said.

“Thanks. Good night everyone.” Epona said as her adventure would begin tomorrow.