Nighttime was only a few minutes away in Canterlot City, but at Canterlot High, the Rainbooms were still in a moment of shock; to see six new teenage strangers, and their cars, that just came out of nowhere. What they didn't was that these strangers, Charlie, David, Rachael, Sam, Bobby, and Lily, were from a world where Canterlot High, the Rainbooms, and even all of Equestria's inhabitants, were all fictional things. None of them wanted to say about this, because the girls would either think they are crazy, or get the wrong idea of their lives being a lie. So, it was obvious to Charlie and his friends that they need to keep their world a secret, until the time was right. No one said a word, until at last, Charlie cleared his throat to break the silence.
“Um...hi there.” Charlie spoke. “You're...probably wondering who we are, and where we came from.”
Sunset was the first to respond. “Y-yeah. Who are you guys?”
“I'm Charlie Johnson,” Charlie answered, “and these are my friends.”
“My name's David Jefferson,” said David, nervously. “Nice to meet you all.”
Rachael was next to be introduced, but wasn't afraid to do so. “Hey. I'm Rachael Bailey,” she said, confidently.
“Howdy!” Sam spoke up, as he tip his cowboy hat. “The name's Sam Barrett. Pleased to meet yer' acquaintance.”
“Good evening. I am Bobby Brant,” Bobby greeted with a gentleman-like bow. "I do hope can get along nicely.”
Finally, Lily squealed in excitement. “Hi! I’m Lily Mavis! It’s so great to meet you girls! I think we’re going to be best friends! Oooh! I’m so excited!!!” Lily grinned widely, while the other teammates laughed, in embarrassment; except Rachael, who just groaned.
Applejack chuckled, “Well, I guess then, there’s nothin’ to worry about, fellows. They’re just like us.”
“Yeah!” Pinkie Pie agreed. “It’s like they’re our counterparts! Only most of them are boys, and there’s only six of them, and there’s seven of us!”
Everyone looked at Pinkie in confusion.
“What do you mean by ‘counterparts,’ Pinkie?” asked Twilight.
“Well, think about it!” Pinkie began her theory. “Applejack and Sam are wearing hats, so they like to work on a farm. Fluttershy and David are nervous when they introduce themselves. Rarity and Bobby are wearing fancy clothing, so they like to make and wear them. Rainbow Dash and Rachael are very competitive and both hate losing. Sunset and Charlie are both good leaders and finally...” Pinkie and Lily hugged each other, “WE’RE LIKE TWINS!!!” they shouted in unison.
Everyone else looked at each other for a moment. Could it be true? Are they sort of like counterparts? Maybe Pinkie knows a lot more than they’ll ever know. In any case, Rainbow Dash cleared her throat, to get back to the situation at hand.
“Well, where did you guys came from, anyway?” Rainbow asked, suspiciously.
“We’re from Los Angeles, California,” said Charlie. He wasn’t expecting the Rainbooms to know where Los Angeles is, since they did came out of a dimensional rift that brought them here. “It’s a city where we live in, in another dimension.”
“I see,” Rarity rubbed her chin. “And you came here by accident, along with your cars?”
“To be honest, we don’t know,” said David. “We were just trying to get to Hollywood Hills, the place where we used to hang out, four years ago.”
“When all of a sudden,” Bobby added, “a strange blue portal appeared, and sucked us all in! That’s the only explanation we have, so far.”
“So now,” Charlie summarized, “we’re stuck in this world, and there’s a mysterious, reckless driver in L.A., driving a hypercar, and causing damage there!”
“A reckless driver?” asked Fluttershy, nervously. “You mean someone who doesn’t care about what they do to people, or ANIMALS!?”
“I’m sure glad I’m with you guys!” Spike remarked.
“And we think that driver is not human,” said Rachael, “and is...from another world, too.”
Sunset furrowed her eyes. “By ‘another world,’ do you mean Equestria?”
Charlie looked at his friends, who were all a little tense, to tell the girls that they know about Equestria, as well as every character in it. But they had no choice.
“...Yes,” Charlie confirmed. “And the driver might be a dangerous villain, by the name of Queen Chrysalis.”
Upon hearing that name, Sunset gasped in horror. “What!? But that’s impossible!”
“Who’s Queen Chrysalis?” asked Twilight.
“She’s an evil queen of the changelings from Equestria,” Sunset explained, “who take the form of some pony...or somebody else, and gains power by sucking up your feelings of love from you!” The Rainbooms gasped at this. “But Princess Twilight told me that the changeling army has been reformed, and now Chrysalis is left without her army. But, how did you know about her, Charlie?” The Rainbooms turned to him.
Now, Charlie and his team were really taking their chances. They have to tell them everything they know, or they will lose their new friends’ trust. But, will they understand? Or will they get the wrong idea? Charlie didn't know what to tell them, but he finally decided to get it over with.
“...Well,” Charlie sighed, “you see...”
“You’re all from another world, where everything about Canterlot High, and us, are actually fictional things!” Interrupted Pinkie. “And that Princess Twilight, and Equestria, are fictional things, too! And Queen Chrysalis has, somehow, found her way into your world, and you need to get back home, in time to stop her! And you wanted to keep all of this a secret, so that we don’t think that our lives are a lie, right!?” she asked, with a huge grin.
The six racers were flabbergasted, their jaws dropped, and they didn’t say one word. They just stood there, waiting for what the other girls think. How is it that Pinkie’s ‘Pinkie Sense’ always know about everything and everyone she meets, even when they are from another world? And will, or will not, the rest of the girls understand all of this?
“I...I-I...uh,” Charlie stuttered, with worry.
“Pinkie Pie?” asked Applejack, “Did you drank too much sugar, in your milkshake, lately?”
“No, Pinkie Pie's right.” David sighed. “We are from a world, where you girls are in a most popular franchise, called “My Little Pony.” The Rainbooms' expressions just turned to shock again.
“And this world is part of a 'spin-off' series, called “My Little Pony: Equestria Girls.” added Bobby. "So, we pretty much know most about everyone here, and your adventures."
“S-so...” Sunset started to shed some tears, “every people, in your world, knows about...my past? Of what I used to be?!” Twilight started to cry, too. She didn't want her past to be known as a magic-hungry monster, as well.
"I-I...can't believe this!" Twilight whimpered.
“Sunset, Twilight,” Charlie said, firmly. Sunset and Twilight looked at him, surprised. “Many people do know about both your past, but that doesn't make you who you are. You are who you choose to be. And anyone who watches your show are learning from your experiences, lives, and adventures. I believe that, by doing that, they want to be just like both of you.” Charlie gave them a smile. “You have no idea how many people love about you, your friends, even all the ponies in Equestria!”
“R...really?” Sunset sniffed, breaking a small smile.
"Is that true?" Twilight asked, wiping her tears away.
“Of course!” Lily joined in. “Most of our friends, and families, know and love everything and everypony from the show, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” from Princess Twilight to minor characters, like Lyra and Bon-Bon! You girls have many fans around the world, more than you can count!”
When they heard of this, every feelings of anxiety, shock, and suspicions, slowly disappeared from the Rainbooms. They felt a whole lot better, knowing that there are people that can love everything about them, good or bad.
“So, we are like some sort of celebrities?” asked Rarity, her eyes sparkling with delight.
“Yup,” smirked Sam, “that's pretty much it.”
“Well then, sugarcube,”Applejack smiled warmly, “anybody who comes from a world, where we are so popular there, are okay in my book!” She then shook hands with Sam. Everyone else did so, as well.
“”You fellows are always welcome at the Carousel Boutique,” said Rarity, shaking Bobby's hand, “if you ever need some new outfits.”
“I'm sure we'll get together for a friendly racing competition.” Rainbow added.
“And I can show you all the animals at the Animal Shelter.” Fluttershy put in.
“I guess I can show you my inventions, at my house, if you want.” Twilight smiled, nervously.
“Thank you, girls. I'm so glad that we can all be friends.” Charlie was so relieved. “But still, let's not tell anyone about our world, or the show.”
“We promise!” shouted Pinkie. She then made her famous Pinkie Promise hand gestures. “Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!” Everyone laughed.
Charlie sighed and looked at the high school. “I wish we could go to school here. This place is amazing!”
“Oh! Oh! Why don't they apply at Canterlot High?” suggested Pinkie. “That way, after vacation is over, we can get them to know everyone here, and we can have a Welcome Party for them!”
“Huh?” the six teens gasped, in unison.
“I think that's a splendid idea, dear!” agreed Rarity.
“Sure, why not?” Sunset added.
“Are you sure?” asked Charlie, nervously. “Is it okay? I mean, we do go to high school and all, but what about Queen Chrysalis? She could still be in our city. We can't just...”
Sunset placed a hand on Charlie's shoulder. “It's okay, Charlie,” said Sunset, “I'll write a letter to Princess Twilight. Maybe she'll know what to do about this, but you guys will need to make the most out of this situation.”
Charlie thought for a moment, and smiled. Sunset was right. The only thing they could do right now, was to stay here, and go to school at Canterlot High. Who knows? Maybe him and his friends will have great adventures together, with the Rainbooms by their sides. The only question now is: where will they stay, in the meantime?
“You're right, Sunset. Thanks.” Charlie smirked, then he frowned. “But I don't know where we are going to stay for a while. It would be a bother if we asked to stay at each of your homes. Would it?”
“Of course not!" said Applejack. "Each of you will stay in each of our houses. We'll say to our families that you're all foreign exchange students, from another country, and you can park your cars out on the sidewalk. Sam will stay at my home."
"Thanks, Applejack," said Sam. "I'll be sure to help you and your family out on your farm."
"Then, I think Bobby shall stay at my house, as well." Rarity added. "If he has an eye for fashion like me, he can help me at the boutique, whenever he likes!"
Bobby smiled with pride. "I'd be honored to, Miss Rarity." Rarity gave a giggle at that compliment.
"I'll stay with Rainbow Dash." Rachael said, as she a devilish look at Rainbow. "I'd like to give her some friendly competition, once in a while."
Rainbow glared back at Rachael, giving a determined "You're on!" on her face.
"I wanna' stay with Pinkie Pie!" Lily shouted. "I wanna' see what she eats, where she sleeps, what she plays with, and meet Gummy!"
"Oooooh! I was thinking the same thing!" Pinkie agreed, with a wide smile.
"Um...Fluttershy?" David asked, nervously. His cheeks went bright red, and so did Fluttershy's. "Can I...stay at your house, for a while? If it's okay with you?"
"Well...um..." Fluttershy considered, "If you can help me at the Animal Shelter, then...I guess it would be alright." Both Fluttershy and David smiled at each other.
"That only leaves Sunset, Twilight, and Charlie." Rarity said.
"So, which one are you going to stay with, Charlie?" asked Rachael.
Charlie looked at Sunset, then he looked at Twilight and Spike. He didn't know who to stay with, and he didn't want to hurt one of their feelings, if he did choose. But then, he thought of an idea.
"Tell you what." Charlie began. "I'll stay with Sunset's house tonight. Then, in the next night, I'll stay with Twilight and Spike. I'm gonna' keep doing that back and forth, until we can find a way back home. Fair enough?"
Sunset, Twilight, and Spike nodded. They thought it was a pretty good idea, and when Sunset looked up at the sky, she could already tell that night has come. So, the Rainbooms will need a ride home tonight, in their new friends' cars.
"Guys," Sunset interrupted, "I'd hate to break up this 'meet and greet' so soon, but it's getting late."
"Oh, right!" Applejack gasped. "My little sister, Applebloom, will be missing me!"
"Gummy will miss his evening snack time!" shouted Pinkie.
"I need to feed and put the animals to sleep." Fluttershy said.
"And we each don't have a ride fast enough to get us home." Rarity added.
But the other six friends didn't flinch. They knew the solution, and they already liked it. "Maybe we can help with that." Charlie pointed out to the cars, still standing where they stood, when they first came through the rift.
"You...you're going to give all of us a lift?" Sunset asked, with her eyes wide with surprise.
"Of course," Charlie smiled warmly. "It's the least we could do for our friends." He blinked his left eye, making Sunset blush and smile.
"Thanks." Sunset replied.
"Shotgun!" exclaimed Pinkie, as she already quickly jumped into the passenger seat of Lily's pink S2000.
""Let's see how fast your car can go, Rachael!" Rainbow challenged, and she also sat in Rachael's RX-7's passenger seat. Rachael smirked. She was going to give Rainbow a run for her money.
Bobby escorted Rarity, like a gentleman, to the left seat of his silver Skyline GT-R, since it is an imported car from Japan. "Ladies first," said Bobby.
"Thank you, darling." Rarity returned the compliment, and then giggled.
Fluttershy was next to sit in David's Eclipse. "Don't worry, Fluttershy." David assured. "I won't go too fast for you, okay?"
"Oh, that's okay. You don't have to go slow." Fluttershy insisted. "Just don't crash...please." David nodded.
Applejack admired Sam's Camaro Yenko. "This is a pretty nice ride here, Sam. Do you use it for racing?"
"Well, I used to go dirt track racing with it, back in my hometown in Texas," said Sam, "Until I moved to Los Angeles, for a change of pace."
"Hey Sam," interrupted Twilight, "Room for one more?"
"Sure." Sam replied, as Applejack helped Twilight climb to the backseat.
"Doesn't Charlie have a backseat in his car, Twi?" asked Applejack.
"Apparently not." Twilight fastened her seatbelt.
Finally, in Charlie's supercharged Charger, Sunset looked at what's on the hood. "What is that, Charlie?"
"That is what we call a 'hood scoop," Charlie answered. "It's attached to the supercharger on the bottom, which give it more power and speed. This Charger is probably the fastest racing machine I've ever driven."
Sunset suddenly became interested of how fast this thing can go. Like what Rainbow said to her, she does have the need for speed. "How fast can it go?"
"You'll see." Charlie grabbed his CB's microphone. "Okay, guys. Light 'em up!" He then flipped the ignition switch on his dashboard, bringing his Charger roaring to life. Sunset was impressed of how the car sounds like, even when it's idling. She and Charlie could hear the other cars' engine being turned on, as well as the headlights.
"So, where will we meet in the morning?" asked Rachael, through the speakers.
"I know. We'll meet up here again, at ten o' clock," Rarity's voice was heard, "then we'll head to the Sweet Shoppe, for a milkshake. After that is anyone's suggestions."
"Sounds good to me!" agreed Pinkie.
Everybody else also agreed. Charlie spoke again. "Okay, then you girls can show us around, and to your homes, since we don't really know your world, at all. We'll split up for now, and meet each other back here in the morning. Good night, everyone!"
All the Rainbooms, and Charlie's team, said their goodbyes, and drove their separate ways. As the girls showed their drivers the way to their houses, individually, Sunset wanted to go racing somewhere in the city, and see what the Charger can do.
"Hey, Charlie," Sunset cleared her throat, "I don't have any plans for tonight. So, maybe we can go to Canterlot city, and find a race, if you want."
Charlie stopped his car slowly, and looked at Sunset. "Really? Are you sure? There aren't any cops roaming around at night, are there?"
Sunset shook her head. "Not usually. I heard there's a street race happening near DJ Pon-3's Music Center. Do you want to go there?"
But Charlie didn't answer. Instead, he winked at Sunset, put the gear into drive, and burned rubber to the Music Center.
"At least, let me show you the way!" Sunset shouted in the distance.