"With introductions out of the way. What species are you?"
You stare at Twilight, wondering.
"Did you rattle your brain when you crashed into me?"
"I don’t think so. My cognitive and rational thinking, both seem to be working in acceptable parameters."
Your mouth hangs, agape like a cartoon character.
Yea, she fell off the crazy train…
The look of disbelief on your face, caused her demeanor to change. Brow furrowed; Twilight scoffed.
"I’m being serious."
You release a defeated sigh.
"Fine… Fine! I will play along."
Twilight’s mouth turned up, with a smile. Here amethyst eyes lit like a Christmas tree. Her excitement radiated off, infecting you. Your expression softened, almost matching hers.
"I am a human. Same as you."
You point your right index finger in her direction.
"Human? I’m not a human. I am a unicorn.
"You look human to me."
Twilight looked herself over, twisting her torso left then right, examining. The girl wiggled her fingers, testing their movement. She stood, ensconced in the moon’s silvery rays. She was dressed in a school uniform attire. A light blue blouse covered her chest, while her neck was adorned with a pink tie. A lite purple and pink, plaid skirt, encircled her slender waist, running down her smooth cream-colored legs, ending below her hips. Covering feet was a pair of brown leather dress shoes and a pair of fuchsia colored ankle socks. Twilight’s hands seemed to have a mind of there own as they explored her entire body. Embarrassed, you turn your head away.
Why am I getting excited about this? This isn’t good. Dear God, help me!
Twilight’s hands stop at her ample breasts, squeezing.
"Dear Celestia! What are these?"
You turn your head at her excited shout. A trickle of blood escapes you nose, running over you lips. The taste of iron assaults your tongue.
This is so hot! … I am so going to hell.
Twilight stops her body exam, glancing in your direction. Taking in your facial expression the girl blushes, falling to her knees.
"This is so embarrassing. I just molested myself in front of a stallion. Lost in my excitement, I didn’t realize that my actions were affecting you, that way."
"Oh! Um! Its fine… I have had worse views."
Your words held little comfort for the girl. Twilight’s cheeks flushed, harder. Seeing her discomfort, you quickly lighten the mood.
"You talk like me and act like me. We are the same. Human through and through."
Whether from your words or the smile plastered across your face, Twilight relaxed.
"Giggle! I have read about your kind in a book."
"A book?"
"Yes. I believe it was called Strange Fairy Tales! Firefly’s Guide to the World of Humans!"
You laugh at the absurdity of her statement.
"Fairy tale, right! Unicorns are the fairy tale. Don’t get me started on strange. Your name Twilight Sparkle is to only strange thing around here."
Twilight’s expression darkens. Her arms cross her chest as she pouts.
"I don’t see what is so funny. Twilight Sparkle is a perfectly fine name… and it’s not strange!"
Her pouting stance was so cute, you laugh even harder.
"It’s not that funny… What is wrong with my name?"
Snicker! Laugh!
"Nothing, nothing. Twilight is a fine name for an imaginary friend or a someone who sells their body for money."
"I can assure you I am as real as you are. I would never demean myself, like that. … I can’t say the same about Pinky Pie though…"
"That whole scene you did earlier, says otherwise."
"You’re a cruel human being."
Your laughter subsides. Using your hands, you dry your tears.
"I’m not cruel, just cynical. It comes with the territory… When life keeps you down… You know the old saying?"
Twilight’s expression, turns sad.
"I am sorry."
Your jaw, tightens.
"Don’t feel sorry for me. I don’t need your pity."
"That’s not what I meant."
"Save it! I hear those empty words all the time, by people who pretend to care."
Twilight flinched, from the implications of your words.
"That’s so sad…"
"Don’t pretend to care."
"I’m not."
"It doesn’t matter…"
"Are you sure?"
"I said it doesn’t matter!"
"Alright… If you say so."
The silence was so thick a saw couldn’t cut through. You glance at Twilight. The girl had her head turned from you. Her right arm stretched across her chest grasping her left arm. Her body rocked side to side, nervously.
I did it again. I am pushing her away, without giving her a chance. Sigh!
Hesitantly you reach out, tapping her should with your right hand. Twilight startled, jumps.
"Hey! Um! I’m sorry… I shouldn’t have snapped at you like that."
"No, it’s my fault I can be insensitive with other’s feelings."
You chuckle at the irony.
"What’s so funny."
"Nothing."
"Okaaay!"
"As you stated before, eternally sorry?"
Twilight nods her head.
More silence.
"So… let’s say that I believe you really are a unicorn. Hypothetically."
"It’s not hypothetically! I really am a unicorn!"
"Just humor me Twilight."
"Ugh! Fine."
"Good. Now, where was I?"
"Hypothetically!"
"Ah! Yes. So hypothetically I believe you are a unicorn. Tell me about yourself. How did you get here? Why are you here? Where are you from?"
"Are we still talking Hypotheticals?"
You nod your head.
"As I have said my name is Twilight Sparkle, I am not a human…"
You interrupt, clearing you throat.
"Ahem!"
"Really! Ugh! Hypothetically I am not a human, but a Unicorn. I was born, raised and taught in a world called Equestria. As to the how and why that is more theoretical rather than fact. I was conducting an experiment in my lab beneath the Treebrairy."
"Treebrary?"
"Yes, it is a tree that is a library. Now can I continue, or do you want to interrupt me some more!"
Please continue.
"As I was saying…"
Twilight paused, giving you the once over. When no words escaped you mouth, she continued.
"I was studying trans dimensional theory, when the spell I was casting had an irregularity. The spell went awry and exploded. Then I woke up here with a strange creature groping me."
You jaw drops with disbelief.
"I didn’t grope you! I was the one who was violated. You were the one who landed on top of me."
Twilight released a gentle melodious laugh, at your expense.
"You deserved that one."
"Heh! You say I am cruel."
Twilight giggled even more at your grumbling.
"It’s true!"
"Whatever you say Alex!"
Before you can get another word in edgewise, the sky rips open. More like a small tear in the fabric of reality. Twilight begins to fade. Her human form becoming more transparent, less human. Her body shrinks taking on a more horse like shape. You watch in awe as her creamy skin grows a coat of purple fur, replacing her cloths. A matching horn protrudes from her forehead. Her hair thins out into a mane, while a purple tail streaked with pink sprouts from her rear. Followed by a fuchsia star tattoo on her flanks.
"See I told you I was a unicorn! Times up though. It looks like my spell has expired. I am glad I met you Alex. I just wish we had more time…"
"Twilight!"
Unknowingly you reach out your right hand. Time seems to slowdown. Preventing you from reaching your goal. You stumble, grasping open air. With the last sparkling wisps of the strange girl you hear her speak.
"This is farewell."
Your throat tightens, then constricts as you choke back a sob.
Am I dreaming? Did that just happen?
The early morning sun crests over the horizon. Casting its warmth across the tranquil sea.
No, she was real…
Your eyes moisten as tears cascade down, reflecting the innocence of the new sunrise.