My Little Pony: Living the Future

by Harrison Sparrow


6. Devastating Discoveries pt. 1

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack walks with her future-self.

"I'm tellin' ya, Applejack. Sweet Apple Acres has gotten very different ever since we were taken here." Future Applejack said.

"I can see that already." Applejack said. "It looks like it's gotten more bigger than the ones we where from."

They arrive at the new Sweet Apple Homestead.

"Hey, Apple Bloom! Big Mac!" Future Applejack said.

"Howdy, Applejack!" Apple Bloom said. "Are ya findin' things 'round here okay now? 'Cause I sure am."

"I have somepony here I want ya to meet." Future Applejack said.

"Yeah? Who is it?" Apple Bloom asked.

Future Applejack moves to reveal Applejack to Big McIntosh, Apple Bloom and Sugar Belle, who gasp in surprise.

"Apple Bloom?" Applejack said. "Big Mac?"

"This is me. From the past." Future Applejack said.

"Another Applejack?" Apple Bloom said. "Big Mac, are ya seein' this?"

"Eeyup." Big Mac said.

"You both changed!" Applejack said. "Oh, my lil' sis, what happened to you? You're all grown up!"

"Well, sure I am." Apple Bloom said. "I recognized you like that ever since I was a lil' filly! What is goin' on here? How did this happen?" She asked Future Applejack.

"Now I can explain." Future Applejack said. "The comet brought her here, too."

"So, there's two of ya now?" Sugar Belle asked.

"No, not just her, but also her best friends." Future Applejack said.

"Twilight Sparkle and the others?" Apple Bloom asked. "Is this true?"

"Yeah, it is." Applejack said.

Sugar Belle scoffs. "I really don't believe this!" She said.

"Me either." Applejack said. "Uh, what's your name?"

"Applejack, this is Sugar Belle, your big brother's wife." Future Applejack said.

Applejack feels surprised. "Huh? My big brother's married!?" She asked.

"Eeyup." Big Mac said.

Sugar Belle is shocked. "Excuse me?" She said.

"Oh, sorry." Applejack said, and she raises her hoof. "Nice to meet ya, Mrs. Belle. Congratulations on your marriage."

Sugar Belle and Applejack shake hooves.

"Well, thank you, young Applejack." Sugar Belle said. "And nice to meet ya, too."

"Now, may I ask ya somethin'?" Applejack said.

"Eeyup." Big Mac said.

"Sure, anythin'." Apple Bloom said.

"You see, my future-self here is wearin' Granny Smith's scarf." Applejack said. "But I wanna know where Granny is. Have ya seen her around?"

Apple Bloom, Big McIntosh and Sugar Belle's smiles fade.

"Nnope." Big Mac said.

"What do ya mean 'nnope'? Where is she?" Applejack asked.

Apple Bloom sniffles. "We're sorry, but... she died, Applejack." She said.

Applejack feels shocked. "What? How long?" She asked.

"Years ago." Sugar Belle said. "In our world, not yours."

"That was what I was tryin' to tell ya." Future Applejack said.

Applejack gasps in heartbreak.


Rainbow walks with her future-self down a street.

"How did you become the captain of the Wonderbolts?" Rainbow asked. "It's kinda awesome!"

Future Rainbow chuckles. "It wasn't easy, that's for sure. But I've been racing really hard and showing everypony what I'm capable of." She said.

"So I'm guessing Spitfire has retired?" Rainbow asked.

"Yup." Future Rainbow said. "And I guess you're wondering where Scootaloo is?

"Yeah." Rainbow said. "I know we're not related to each other, but, she's my great friend. I mean, our great friend. You know."

"You're right." Future Rainbow said. She then sees Scootaloo flying in the air. "Oh, there she is! Hey, Scoots!"

Scootaloo lands in front of them. "Hi, Rainbow!" She said. "Ah, who is..." She then recognizes the other Rainbow Dash. "Rainbow!?"

Rainbow Dash gasps in shock. "Scootaloo!?" She said.

"WHAT THE HECK!?!?" Both Rainbow and Scootaloo said.

"EVEN SCOOTALOO IS DIFFERENT!!" Rainbow said loudly.

Future Rainbow feels unimpressed. "I knew this would happen." She said.

"Um... What is going on?!" Scootaloo asked. "Why is there two of you?!"

"Because the comet brought her into this world." Future Rainbow said. "Even her friends."

"So, not just Rainbow, but Twilight, Applejack... Pinkie..." Scootaloo said.

"Exactly." Future Rainbow said.

Scootaloo gasps longingly. "NO WAY!" She said.

"I can't believe you're all grown up!" Rainbow said. "In my world, you were a filly, Scootaloo!"

"Yeah, but, not anymore." Scootaloo said. "Although I gotta say, this is both weird and awesome!"

"Really?" Rainbow said. "I-I thought you'd be mad."

"Me? Mad? Not a chance!" Scootaloo said.

Derpy Hooves arrives. "Is there a problem, Scootaloo?" She asked.

"Oh, hi, Derpy." Scootaloo said. "There's no problem here."

"Well, what is it?" Derpy asked.

"Look what we have. Another Rainbow Dash!" Scootaloo said.

Derpy looks at Rainbow, and she couldn't believe it.

Rainbow is getting saddened. "Derpy? Is it really you?" She asked.

"Hello, Rainbow Dash." Derpy said. "Am I really seeing two Rainbows?"

"Even Derpy is different." Rainbow said.

"A lot of our friends are different, Rainbow." Future Rainbow said.

"Wait... where's Mom and Dad?" Rainbow asked. "Are they here?"

Future Rainbow, Scootaloo and Derpy appear saddened after what Rainbow said.


Rarity and her future-self go to the new Carousel Boutique.

"Have you seen what happened to the Carousel Boutique?" Rarity asked.

"Of course I did. It's very futuristic." Future Rarity said.

"I was too shocked to go inside when I first saw it!" Rarity said.

"Oh, Rarity darling, don't be worried." Future Rarity said. "Why don't you and I have a look together? I'm sure there's hundreds of fabulous designs that we haven't seen before!"

They go inside the store, where Sweetie Belle, Yona and Sandbar are looking at all the designs.

"Sweetie Belle, dear!" Future Rarity said. "There's somepony here I like you to meet."

"Oh, sure, Rarity." Sweetie Belle said. "Who is it?" She sees the other Rarity. "Hey... isn't that...?"

Rarity feels shocked. "Sweetie Belle?" She said.

Sweetie Belle feels the same way. "Rarity!?" She said.

"The comet brought her and her friends here too." Future Rarity said.

"Oh, Sweetie Belle, look at you!" Rarity said as she touches Sweetie Belle's face. "You've changed so much!"

"Rarity... I-I don't understand!" Sweetie Belle said. "I was a filly when you were like this!"

"Now, I know this is crazy, but it's happened, okay?" Future Rarity said.

"You're right it did!" Yona said. "It seems like the whole world has gone crazy!"

"Yeah, I can tell!" Sandbar said. "This should be on the news!"

"Oh, who are these two?" Rarity asked.

"Uh, sorry, my name's Sandbar." Sandbar said.

"And I'm Yona." Yona said. "Um, please to meet you?"

"Oh yes, you too." Rarity said as she shakes Yona and Sandbar's hooves. "Have you made new friends with them?" She asked her future-self.

"Of course we did, dear." Future Rarity said.

"We've met them in our world. Many years ago." Sweetie Belle said.

"Do the others know about this yet?" Sandbar asked.

"I don't know, but seeing two of Rarity is totally weird!" Yona said.

"Gallus found them first, outside the castle." Future Rarity said.

"He did? Was he freaked out?" Yona asked.

"I think he was surprised, but he is a hoofsome griffon, I must say." Rarity said.

"Aww, that is sweet of you, darling." Future Rarity said.

"No kidding." Sandbar said.

"Hey, if Mom and Dad were still here, they would be seeing ghosts right about now." Sweetie Belle said. The others stare at her. "What? Did I say something wrong?"

"Where are they?" Rarity asked Sweetie Belle, who looks at her. "My parents. I mean, our parents."

"Sweetie Belle?" Future Rarity said.

Sweetie Belle suddenly realizes what she has said. "Oh no..." She said.

Rarity is about to cry. "Sweetie, I need to know!" She said.

"Rarity... they're..." Sweetie Belle said.

Future Rarity covers her mouth in heartbreak.