“What do you think it is Twilight?” The kid said as I slowly regained consciousness.
“I don’t know Spike. I've never seen anything like him before. Maybe Fluttershy would know.” The pony said as she looked at my face.
“Ugh my head.” I said as I slowly moved my hand to my throbbing head. I tried to clear my head the best I can but with the information from the library still swirling around and the fact that my mom is not here anymore it’s hard to focus.
“Are you alright. You passed out for a few minutes there.” A voice said. I opened my eyes to see who was talking and there less than two feet away was the talking purple unicorn.
“di..did you just talk.” I asked as I started to scoot back away from it.
“look I think you scared him Twilight.” A voice said behind me. I slowly turned around my eyes locked on to something I hope to never see. A giant talking lizard.
“GIANT TALKING LIZARD!!!” I screamed and shot up to my feet and ran back to my house.
“WAIT I'M NOT A LIZARD.” It yeld back as I slammed the door. Ok talking ponies I can deal with but giant talking lizards. No, just no. Ever since I was little i've been scared of lizards. Snakes and frogs no prob I even love snakes but not lizards. Just thinking about them send shivers down my spine.
KNOCK KNOCK
“I'm sorry we scared you. My name is Twilight Sparkle and this is my number one Assistant Spike and he’s not a lizard he’s a dragon. Can we talk to you for a second. I felt a strong magic surge here last night and I would love to talk to you a bit.” Twilight said from the other side of the door. I took a second to think about what to do. I could just stay quiet and hope she’ll go away but I’m so confused about everything that’s happened since this morning. Woke up with ears and tail, my home was somehow moved to what looks like a massive forest, next to a ruined village with a magical library that I believe did something happen to my head, my mom’s gone. I'm still working on that one. And now there’s a talking pony at my front door with a GIANT lizard. Whats next, a super hyper and crazy pink pony with poofy hair. I might as well try to talk to her as weird as this day’s been.
“You said your name is Twilight Sparkle?” I asked slowly unlocked and opened thedoor.
“Yes. I'm Twilight Sparkle and this is Spike, he’s a baby dragon.” She said pointing to the giant green and purple lizard.
“What are you.” Spike asked as he looked me over.
“Spike you know it’s rude to just ask that.” Twilight said scolding the dragon
“come on Twilight you were going to ask that too.” Spike said as he crossed his arms.
“Sorry about Spike. What’s your name and do you mind if I asked you a few questions. I’ve never seen a creature like you before.” Twilight asked with big sparkly eyes. I guess I could ask some questions too. I could really use some tea right now might help clear my head a bit and hopefully the headache too. For some reason I feel like I can trust her.
“My name is….fox lilly.” I said softly with a small blush.
“I'm sorry what was that.” Twilight asked leaning forward a bit.
“Fox Lilly but please call Me Fox.” I said a bit louder as my blush deepened.
“That’s a pretty name. Is this your home?” Twilight asked while she looked at the house. It’s a small average brick house. The front has two large windows, on both sides of the door. You can see the kitchen and dining room on the left and right is a small study.
“Um yes. I’m sorry but would you like some tea. My mom always told me if I ever had a guest, it would be rude not to offer your guest tea.” I said with a little bit sadness in my voice.
“I would like that. Nothing goes better then a hot cup of tea while learning new things.” Twilight said with a massive smile.
“Looks like we'll be here a while.” Spike mumbled, shaking his head.
“Alright come on in and I’ll get the water on.” I said as I let them in and lead them to the kitchen. It was a short walk but the whole time Twilight was looking at everything with wide eyes. As soon as we got into the kitchen I went over to the stove and grabbed my kettle and filled it with water then put it back on the stove to heat up.
“This is a very lovely home Fox but most of the stuff in here I’ve never seen before.” Twilight said while looking around before sitting down next to the table letting Spike hope of her back. I looked at her and couldn’t help but chuckle. Her head was just high enough to look over the table.
“Thanks Twilight. The tea will be ready soon so how about I start the questions. Where exactly am I?” I asked while getting some cups from the cabinet.
“You're in Equestria more specifically the everfree forest.” Twilight said with a happy smile.
“Equestria?” I asked with a raised eyebrow.
“Yep. Now it’s my turn to ask a question. Where are you from?” Twilight asked as paper and a feather quill pen appeared out of nowhere.
“Washington State, United States of America. How did you just do that? Your horn just flashed purple and then paper popped out of nowhere.” I asked as I poked the stack of papers to make sure it was real…..it was.
“What, never seen magic before?” Spike asked as he jumped up on the table making me jump a bit.
“Not like this Spike. Well not real magic just sleight of hand and party tricks.” I said as I took the kettle of the stove and added my favorite tea.
“Well magic is everywhere here. For most ponies it’s passive but unicorns can focus the magic though our horns to do pretty much any depending on the spell we use.” Twilight as she picked up the kettle with her magic and moved it to the table.
“what kinds of pony are there?” I asked, setting down the cups on the table.
“There's four kinds. The first is the ear-.” Twilight said before I suddenly cut her off.
“Earth ponies with great strength and can work the land. Pegasus ponies are able to fly and control the weather. Unicorn ponies are able to control their inner magic and alicorns a combination of all three and are much more powerful. There are three known alicorns. Princess Celestia ruler of the day and sun, Princess Luna ruler of the night and Moon, and princess mi Amore cadenza ruler over love…ugh what the hell was that.” I said as I held my head from the sudden information that popped into my head along with more pain.
“Wow how did you know that.” Twilight asked with surprised and intrigued eyes.
“I don’t really know. Ever since I went into that strange library stuff I know I didn’t know before keeps popping into my head.” I said rubbing my temples that helped with the pain.
“There's a library here?” Twilight asked with big sparkly eyes.
“Yeah it was the building I walked out of when I met you.” I said as I took a sip of my tea.
“But that’s not right. You walked out of a collapsed house. There was nothing there.” Spike said as he set his cup down.
“What happened when you went in.”Twilight asked as she used her magic to take notes.
“The building itself looked like a simple little house on the outside but the inside was massive and when I walked in I found my violin on a table in the center of the room. As soon as I touched it a bright light shot out and all the books and scrolls began to circle me and break down into bits of light then they all shot into my head and now I have a massive headache.” I explained as my headache got less painful. I looked up at Twilight to see that she froze with a very surprised look.
“Was there a name for that library.” Twilight asked, setting down her paper and quill.
“Um I think it was called The Fox Tomes.” I said as I leaned back into my chair.
“Oh my gosh if what you said was true you walked into the world library. This is amazing. I only read about it in some of Star Swirl theBearded scrolls.” Twilight said as she hopped around.
“Ok but there was nothing there but rubble.” Spike said with a confused look.
“I know. I’ll have to ask the princess about this later but right now I got a couple more questions. I hope I’m not being rude but what exactly are you.” Twilight asked, picking back up her notes.
“Im a human but now I’m not really sure.” I said taking a sip of my tea.
“What do you mean by that?”Twilight asked tilting her head.
“Well I’m not quite sure. Before today I was human but after I got here I woke up with fox ears, tail and eyes. I don’t know how to explain it but I think I’m something called a Mystic fox.” I said as I finished off my tea.
“I’ll have to research that later too.” Twilight said while adding more to her notes before looking out the window.
“Oh it’s that late already. I’m sorry Fox but we need to head home now before it gets dark. This forest is dangerous in the day but worse at night.” She said before finishing her tea and making the notes and quill disappear.
“What do you mean.” I asked, tilting my head.
“This is a dark forest with lots of monsters. It’s best to stay out of or stick to the trails. And if you smell something foul, run. That smell comes from the Timberwolves.” Twilight said as Spike jumped on her back.
“ That doesn’t sound good. Will you be ok to get home.” I asked with a bit of worry.
“i'll be fine, we're not that far from home. Thanks for the tea. Um, do you mind if I come back tomorrow with some friends?” she asked with hopeful eyes.
“I guess you can. Yeah why not I’m still trying to sort all this out and you helped a bit so yeah see you tomorrow.” I said with a smile as I walked them out and watched them leave before shutting and locking the door. I turned and made my way back to the kitchen to make some dinner and some more tea. It was quiet. With Mom it was never quite especially at dinner. Mom was never a good cook and after a small kitchen fire I took over the cooking and I love it. The whole time I’m in the kitchen she would be playing her violin in the study. Now it’s quiet.
“Mom what happened. If what that message said was true, you're not with me anymore. Why did you send me here? Just what happened.” I said to myself wiping away some tears from my cheek.
After I finished dinner. I cleaned my dishes and headed for my bed. It’s been a very weird, weird day. I opened my door. My room wasn’t much. I have a queen size bed with a nightstand and lamp set up in the right corner and on the left my dresser and desk with my laptop and my cellphone. I had connected my phone to it last night to upload some pictures I had on it. I went to unplug it but as soon as I touched it I froze when a voice spoke in my head.
“Large source of informational data found. Knowledge of an unknown world detected. Collect, analyze and processing will now commence. Device capabilities will be converted to magic and added to the keepers magic core.” I voice said as my phone and laptop broke down in pieces of light and shot at my chest until all the light was gone. After that I fell onto my bed, out cold.
When I woke up I found that I wasn’t in my room but back in that strange library sitting at the small table.
“Ok this is getting weird. Why am I back here and what really is this place?” I said as I got up to look around.
“This is the Fox Tomes.” Said a child-like voice behind me. I turned around and was surprised by what I saw. Sitting in the middle of the table was a small red fox.
“Did you just talk?” I asked with wide eyes.
“That is correct. I am the librarian of this place and I keep place in order as well as helping the guardian.” It said with a smile.
“Ok can you tell me why I’m here and how I got here.” I asked as I sat back at the table.
“Yes but first I must explain what this library is. This library is here to record and collect information and knowledge of this world. This place is ever growing as the days pass. It was created a long time ago before pony kind came to be and has been collecting knowledge to this day. Books, scrolls, spells, history, and much more. And you Fox Lilly are it’s new guardian and caretaker. Everything here belongs to you, the last remaining member of the Mystic Foxes. I'm here to help you as you need it and that brings me to explain how you are here.” It said as a small brown leather satchel appeared on the table next to the fox.
“This library does not exist in the real world but in the guardians mind to protect this place from those who would use this knowledge for evil. So in other words it’s all in your head. This bag contains a pocket storage dimension outside of reality. You can store unlimited items with it and it is also linked to the library so you can access whatever knowledge you seek. Just think about what you want and it will be in this bag.” It said as it pushed the bag to me.
“Well that’s kinda cool and confusing.” I said as I opened the bag and found nothing but a dark void.
“There is something else I need to explain and it’s new to me as well. Shortly before you fell asleep the library had absorbed the laptop computer and cellular phone into its collection and I was able to convert their capabilities and added them to your magic core, to put it into Simple terms whatever the devices could do you can now do that too. For example, like your phone you can now communicate long distance through a mental like with whoever you made the connection with, voice and sound amplifier and can access any music file and play it without the use of a speaker, and you can now display any information, video, or picture with magical projections.” It said with a smile.
“Ok that could be pretty awesome.” I said as I thought of all the things I could do. Then a question popped into my mind.
“You talked about magic so does that mean I can use magic now.” I said getting excited about the possibilities.
“Yes you can. I have already added that knowledge to your mind so you can learn more easily and I will also add a few books in that bag that will help you control your magic. Now there’s one last thing I need to give you. This was left with me by the previous guardian. She told me to give it to you on our first meeting.” The Fox said as it pulled out a small familiar locked.
“It's mom’s locket.” I said as I opened it to reveal the picture of Mom and me.
“That is correct. Your mother, Nova Lilly was the last guardian and wished it to be passed down to you upon her passing. She left me a short message for you as well.” The Fox said before it’s Amber eyes flashed and a small letter floated in front of me. I grabbed it from the air and opened it.
“My Fox Lilly, I'm so sorry I couldn’t be here for you and help you through this time but I know you can make a new life in Equestria. It might not be what you expect and maybe a bit strange at first but with an open mind I’m sure you will make it. Don’t think you're alone here you have a wonderful aunt that will help you. I think they will find you in time, I’m sure you’ll be surprised but remember your manners and offer them some tea. Find some friends that you trust and hold them close to your heart and they will always be there for you. I left you this library so you can better understand this world and yourself. Trust Think the librarian, she's been here since its creation, she also loves fresh strawberries so if you ever get any put them in the satchel and she’ll love them. I love you my little Fox please live a happy long life and I will always watch over you. Make some friends and be happy in this new life, goodbye.” As I read this letter I couldn’t help but cry and smile. I know my mom is gone and that will always hurt but I know she wouldn’t want me to move on with my life so with one more read over I wiped my eyes and slipped the letter in my pocket. I picked up the locket and with a quick look at the picture I slipped it around my neck and under the shirt.
“Thank you Think.” I said as the fox blushed under her fur.
“Your welcome Lilly.” She said now making me blush in return which caused the fox to giggle.
“It seems that time is up for this visit, it’s time for you to wake. If you ever need me just focus and picture the library in your mind and you’ll be brought here to me and if you want any information think of what you want and pull it out of the satchel same for any item in storage. One final note when you wake you will have a better understanding of your magic and you will be able to use your magic as you will. Goodbye for now and don’t forget my strawberries.” She said with a kind smile as the world around me fades to black