//------------------------------// // 1. A Sudden Change // Story: My Little Pony: Living the Future // by Harrison Sparrow //------------------------------// My Little Pony: Living the Future Once upon a time, there was a purple unicorn pony named Twilight Sparkle. Princess Celestia, the ruler of Equestria and also her mentor, has sent her to live in Ponyville, where Twilight began learning everything about the Magic of Friendship with her best friend Spike. She also made more best friends with five special ponies, named Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Rainbow Dash. They've been having adventures together, visiting the Crystal Empire and Dodge Junction, and they even saved Shining Armor and Princess Cadance's wedding from the evil Queen Chrysalis. One day, after completing Star Swirl's unfinished spell with all her hard work and studying, Twilight became a brand new princess. She has been congratulated by Celestia, and Twilight couldn't have done it without her friends beside her. Shortly after taking her first ever flight, Twilight Sparkle returns to Canterlot and lands next to Spike. "So, how does it feel to be a princess, Twilight?" Spike asked. "It's a huge change, Spike." Twilight said. "I've made Celestia so proud, she thinks I'm ready for the next step. I have so much to do now." "I can help you, it's no problem at all." Spike said. "You'll always be my number one assistant." Twilight said. Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy approach them up ahead. "Hey, there's our new princess, everypony!" Applejack said. "Girls!" Twilight said happily. The ponies and Spike have a group hug. "Twilight, your flying was awesome!" Rainbow said. "I'm so happy you're a princess! I CAN HARDLY BREATHE!!!" Pinkie said loudly. "Thanks, guys. I'm glad I've made best friends with all of you." Twilight said. "Oh, that's really sweet of you, darling." Rarity said, nearly tearing up. "You've just made my day." "We love you so much, Twilight." Fluttershy said lovingly. "I love you so much too, girls." Twilight said. "I think this calls for an after-party at Sugarcube Corner tonight!" "Ooh! Good idea! I'll get the cupcakes ready!" Pinkie said excitingly. "And I'll have all the decorations up in 10 seconds!" Rainbow said. "And we should all dress up nicely for the princess." Rarity said. "Oh, um, can I bring Angel to the party?" Fluttershy said, questioning Twilight. "Of course!" Twilight said. "And even better; everyone's invited!" Her friends cheer. "I can't wait." Suddenly, the ground starts shaking underneath them! "Whoa! What's goin' on here?!" Applejack said. "Uh, Twilight!?" Spike said, scared. "I-I don't know what's happening! I-" Twilight said. They suddenly get sucked into the ground and they all scream dramatically! They are actually inside a comet that is falling from the sky. It crashes into the ground, causing a colossal shockwave! The wave covers the entire planet, and magic spreads around it to make it disappear. The world has now changed! Twilight gets out of a pile of trash, coughing. "Yuck! What is all this?" Twilight looks around, where she's in the middle of a junkyard. "Guys? Celestia? Hello!?" Twilight is getting frightened. "GUYS!!! Where am I?" Something is rattling nearby. "Huh?" Spike reveals himself from some trash. "Twilight?" Spike said. "SPIKE!" Twilight said as she runs to him. "Twilight!" Spike and Twilight hug tightly. "Are you okay?" Twilight said. "Yes, I'm okay. Are you?" Spike asked. "I think I am." Twilight said. "Where are we?" Spike asked, as he looks around. "What is this place?" "I don't know." Twilight said. "We must've been sent here somehow." "Man, it sure looks creepy." Spike said. "Wait, where are the others?" "I have no idea." Twilight said. She starts calling out. "PINKIE!" "RAINBOW!" Spike calls out. "APPLEJACK! Where are you?! Oh, I hope they're all right." Twilight said with worry. "We should split up and find them." Spike said. "No, we find them together." Twilight said. "I'm not losing sight of you again." "Oh yeah, that would be terrifying if you do." Spike said. A huge machine is coming. Twilight and Spike quickly hide to avoid being spotted. "We should definitely get outta here, I smell like a wet dog! Eww!" Spike said with disgust. Spike and Twilight sneak out of the junkyard and into the forest to find their friends.