Chapter 1: The Lost "Former" Pegasus
(Rainbow Dash's Point of View)
The strange creature and I were both surprised at each other. He's looking straight into my eyes and shock and confusion. I wasn't one for first words, much... Okay okay, that was a lie. I usually start off with the words first, so I just had to say it.
"Uh... Hi."
The creature shook his head and asked, "Who are you? And how did you get into my house?"
I wasn't too sure on how to answer that, so I answered as best as I could. I said to him, "My... my name is Rainbow Dash. I was helping ponies get through a storm, but then..." I was then interrupted by him.
"Wait a minute. Helping ponies? What are you, a petting zoo volunteer?"
I shook my head, saying, "Oh, no no no no. I was helping all the ponies in my town when a storm was threatening the town. I just got everypony back into their homes but then Twilight led me to her place where we were almost struck by lightning."
"'Everypony'?" the creature asked. "Wait, are you saying that you're really a pony? Nice try, girl."
"But it's the truth!" I nearly snapped at him. But then I realized what I just did. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you. Anyway, yes, I'm a pony. A pegasus pony to be exact. And when I was about to get inside Twilight's home, we almost got struck by lightning. I tried my best to get back at that thunderstorm, but then a lightning bolt tried hitting me, and I dodged it. But then a huge light came from behind me and engulfed me. When I woke up, I was in your living room as, whatever I am now. I was also cold, and it seemed that this body wasn't meant to be without clothing. Quick question, what am I exactly?"
"Uh, you're a girl," said the creature, deadpanned.
"No no no," I said. "I mean, what species have I become."
"You're a human," said the creature. "Although, I am just wondering, how did you get your hair dyed like that?"
"Oh, it's not dyed," I said. "My mane was always like this."
"Mane?" he asked, confusedly. "So let me get this straight. You're a pegasus pony, you were engulfed by light, you woke up in the living room of my new home, naked, and you have no idea how you got here or have a way to get home I'm assuming?"
"Pretty much," I said to him. But then I shivered. "Can I have that blanket back? I'm really cold."
"Uh... sure," said the creature. He then handed me back the blanket. "I... gotta make a call." He then grabbed a small metal item from a pocket in his clothes, and pushed something.
"What's that?" I asked, confused on what he had.
"What? You've never seen a cell phone before?" he asked me. I just shook my head in response. "Okay. It's a device that allows you to communicate with other humans who have phones. There are different kinds of phones. This phone is an iPhone 8."
"Okay..." I said, covering up my body. "Hey, wait. I told you my name, so can you tell me yours?"
"Oh, right," said the creature. "My name is Richard. Richard Murphy. I usually go by Rick."
"Richard Murphy?" I asked. "Weird name." I then gave a smirk.
"Really?" Rick asked. "Because your name isn't exactly normal around here. Hang on a second." He then tapped that phone and it seemed to light up. I was confused on what he was doing. He then put the phone to his ear and said into it, "Hey, Mom? Something weird just happened when I got home."
I was hoping that his mom would believe what I told Rick.
"That is the craziest story I have ever heard," said Rick's Mom. I guess she didn't believe me when I told her how I got here. "But based on why you're in my son's clothes, and have no idea how to use anything electronic in here, I'm going to have to believe you."
I sighed in relief. I didn't know where I was, or how things went in this world, but I'm pleased that she is willing to let me stay here until I can get home. It was night time when she finally got back to this place. She seemed to trust me as much as she can. Hopefully, Twilight can find me a way home. She offered me to stay in that guest bedroom until then. She also told me that tomorrow, I have to go with her to get some clothes of my own until I can get home. She also said that I have to get some identification papers for me to be a citizen in this country.
I don't know why I need some identification here. I didn't need it in Equestria, but as long as I'm here, I better go along with what laws they have here. So, I better get along here.
"I have some old clothes from when I was around your age," said Rick's mom. "You can borrow them until we can get you some clothes of your own."
"Okay," I said nodding. She then led me to the guest bedroom. There wasn't much in the room. Just a bed, a desk, a place for what that thing in the living room was (I think it was called a TV?), and a dresser. So, I sat on the bed. Then Rick's mom came into the room with a suitcase. She walked over to me and put the suitcase on the bed next to me. I got up, and turned around.
"Alright," said Rick's mom. "Let me see if I can find you something that might fit you. Let's start with a bra."
"What's a bra?" I asked her, raising an eyebrow.
"It's what supports these breasts on our chest," said Rick's mom. She walked over to the door, and closed it. "Sometimes, a boy walking in on you changing. You do not want a boy catch you when you're naked. It's a human thing. So, let's get you dressed up in some appropriate clothes."
(Rick's Point of View)
While my mom was getting Rainbow Dash into some of her old clothes, I was working on my homework. It was a whole lot harder than it was in my last school. At least there, I had tutors. But here, I can't get squat. There's no study hall, no tutors, I tried asking for help, but the principal made it so no one is allowed to get help at school. I don't think this school is allowing field trips. I just wish my dad was still alive. He was a teacher, and he would've reported the principal to the school board. Things would be a lot easily.
My thoughts were interrupted when there was a knocking on the door. I looked towards the door and saw my mom and Rainbow Dash at the door. It seems that Rainbow Dash was in an old pair of my mom's pajamas. She wasn't amused with what she was wearing. Rainbow was wearing a white shirt with pink short sleeves, and pinks words on the torso saying, "Pretty Girl" with the words bedazzled. The bottoms were pink with white polka dots.
"I'm not to fond on this," said Rainbow Dash. "Are you sure there aren't any other pajamas?"
"I'm sorry, Rainbow Dash," my mom said. "That's the only pair of pajamas I have in your size. Also, I'm going to have to get you some bras that are more in your size, since the cup is a size too big for your breasts."
"Maybe we should also give her a cover name," I suggested. "Just until we can get her home."
"Good idea, Richard," my mom replied. "Maybe something close to her real name. How about... Rachel?"
"Rachel?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Okay, I guess I cane go by Rachel Dash. Just until I can go home."
"Anyway, Richard," my mom said to me, "how was your first day of school?"
"Terrible," I replied. "This one is worse than all of the other schools I went to. The principal is strict. Check out these rules he had for the school." I handed her a book which contained all of the rules at the school. She took it and opened it up. She then read the rules and then her face went from curious to anger.
"Is he serious?" my mom asked. "You can't just let anyone give up his or her creativity."
"I know, right?!" I asked her. "I want to express my individuality. I deserve to be me."
Right then, Rainbow Dash yawned, and stretched her arms. She then said, "I'm pretty tired. I'm just... gonna head to bed. Night, Rick. Night, ma'am."
"Oh, you don't have to address me as ma'am," my mom said, "You can call me Sharon. Have a good sleep, "Rachel"." She then giggled, making Rainbow Dash blush. Rainbow then headed towards her room. Hopefully, Rainbow will get all the help she needs to get back home.