//------------------------------// // Convention Revelation // Story: A Digital Life in Equestria // by Sacred Sky Heart //------------------------------// "Come on, J! We're gonna leave ya if you don't hurry up!" Yelled my friend Cody, dressed as MegaGargomon. Though he seemed not the type for ballistic battles, he enjoyed the moments his cosplay character had in the Digimon series. "I'm coming! Sheesh, you know how hard it is to make sure the wings won't fall off this!? Sorry for causing you to grow old, 'your majesty.'" I explained while also retorting at his impatience. I bet you're curious as to what is going on and why this is in a fiction area dedicated to MLP, right? Well, this is how my adventure started. The name is Jason Vacs, but many call me simply J. As for what I'm dressed as, I decided to recreate Gallantmon: Crimson Mode as a cosplay. And yes, the wings are also a pain to keep on as they are styrofoam and the clasps don't want to stay latched. Me and my friend Cody are heading to a convention dedicated to Digimon. I will say about the newest series Digimon Adventure 2020 that it's so far an interesting series, but enough of that. Apparently, the original cast of Tamers was going to be there answering questions about the series to fans who had speculations on the future. As Cody and I entered the hall, I was left speechless by all the cosplays I witnessed. Seeing a Beelzemon Blast mode to even Justimon, I was practically holding myself back from admiring the works. Cody nudges me back to reality and I look to him (a bit hard with how my costume was designed), nodding as I recalled our plan. Get some souvenirs, head to the open talk with the voice actors, and then head to the food court. That was our plan. As we walked, I notice in one of the many stalls a replica of Gungnir, the lance Gallantmon Crimson Mode wields and also a mini Grani figure. I walk to the stall, followed by Cody as he seemed to have noticed something as well in the same stall. "My.... very intricate costumes of two mighty Mega levels, you two." Came a voice from inside the booth. Said voice apparently belonged to a man dressed as a creepy figure known as The Merchant in Resident Evil. Recalling a rumor I heard, I decide to question if I should buy something. "Thank you, sir. My friend J put a lot of effort to replicate his favorite Digimon. I can't say the same for myself, though. The only main issue is that I couldn't make the gauntlets 'or match MegaGargomon's height.'" Replied Cody, joking on the last bit. The merchant chuckled, liking the joke and also seeming like a good person. Seeing this, I relax and point to the Grani and Gungnir lance. "How much for these?" The merchant seems to think about it, looking over my costume. "For you while missing your main weapon, I'd say $50 for the Gungnir lance and another $15 for the Grani figure." He then looks to Cody and pulls out two wrist gauntlets that would perfect his costume. "And for you I'll charge just $30 for these wrist blaster gauntlets." "I don't know... These items seem all too good to be true, and the price you are giving us smells of a hitch. J, let's-" "Here you go!" I happily exclaim, handing over the exact amount for all the props for my Gallantmon costume. Cody face palms as I giddily give the Gungnir lance a couple practice swings. "Thank you my good sir. I hope you have a safe yet heroic journey." The merchant replied, a sinister smirk slightly shown from under his hood. As I began to walk away, I began to notice everything around me began to fade into white, the last sound I could hear was Cody. "Jason!" Everfree Forest: Outside the Castle of the Two Sisters Pain. All I felt first was intense, brutal pain. But worse was I could smell something off. Last I recall was the smell of different vendors in thay hall selling their foods and sweets. Now I smell fresh air with a slight hint of moisture. "Uhhhh.... My head....." I said, reaching a claw to my throbbed cranium. Wait..... I open my eyes, looking at a scaly red arm with three claws. I then recalled my voice sounded more childish, like that of.... I jump up, finding it awkward for a moment as I notice I now have red scaled feet with three toes each. Feeling something on my rear make contact with some bushery, I turn my head towards my back and see a red tail with black striping. Feeling the top of my head, I confirm my final suspicions as I find two wing-like ears on my head. "I AM GUILMON!?" Fluttershy's cottage As Fluttershy tended to feeding her animal friends of the forest, several birds quickly fly in and knocked a couple squirrels off their perch and start chirping in hysteria while the squirrels wobbly recover from their sudden drop. "Oh my, are you all alright?" Asked Fluttershy, only to get an outburst from the birds. Waving her hands, she calmed them back into silence. "Okay, okay. Calm down and repeat one at a time." One bird hops off the branch and lands on Fluttershy's head, explaining the situation. "Oh my! A scream scared you from near the Princesses old castle? Do you think it's a hurt animal?" The birds shook their head, showing they were in the area before getting spooked. "Well, what was it then?" After a few more chirps, Fluttershy paled at what they described. "A-a r-r-red dr-dragon?" She asked to confirm. The birds all nod in unison. Suddenly, the joyful yell of a cyan mare with prismatic hair came from nearby and drawing Fluttershy's attention. Her friends Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Twilight Sparkle came over, carrying baskets and a giant blanket for a picnic they had planned. "Heya 'Shy. You seem spooked. What happ'ned?" Asked Applejack, her southern drawl easily identifiable. "M-my bird friends from the Castle of the Two Sisters seen a d....dr........" "A what?" Suddenly bounced Pinkie Pie. ".....dragon."