//------------------------------// // Chapter 3 // Story: HorseShoes and Hand Grenades // by Mother3Forever //------------------------------// I sat there for about, what....30 minutes? Eventually the need for sleep over powered me and I quickly drifted off..... When I woke, Twilight was gone and the blanket was thrown across my torso. Briefly, I wondered where she had gone, but figured she woke up, and went to her own room. I looked out the window. It was morning, but it was still dark out. I groaned. "Curse me and my internal alarm...." I sat for a minute trying to wake up, before remembering the events of the last day. I didn't react in the way most people probably would.... "Wow, either I'm hallucinating, or I'm actually on another world..." I paused. "Just...Wow." After reflecting on my situation for a moment, I decided that I wasn't getting back to sleep anytime soon. Tired and stiff from sleeping in a sitting position, I stretched over the top of the sofa, my ribs become disturbingly pronounced as I did so. With a grunt, I leaned forward, popping my back as I twisted my spine in ways that most people would find disturbing. After getting all stretched out, I rolled my neck a few times. I put my hands on my knees, and readied myself."Here we go... 1...2...and- Hoi!" With that, I managed to push myself up off of the couch and into a standing position. "Phew...Now...." I looked around, realizing that for the last...however many days it's been, I've been in a circular room with bookshelves covering nearly every bit of the walls, save for a door, and the window I've been using to look outside. Walking over to the door, I turned the handle, only to find that it was locked. I pinched the bridge of my nose, then sighed. "Well... that's nice... I guess I'm stuck in here." Then I remembered the bookshelves everywhere. I didn't want to be stuck for an unknown amount of time, waiting for my "host" to wake up and open the door. Especially if I had nothing to do. I looked to the side, somewhat nervously. I began to think about what I should do."Will she mind if I read something?" I debated it for a minute or two, ultimately coming to a conclusion."Well, I'll just be extra careful, so I don't ruin anything." After gathering a few books, I sat on the floor, cracked open the first one I grabbed. It was a book titled, " Famous Sports Teams:The Pegasus Edition". I read through it, interested in the kinds of sports the natives here played. Now, I've never been a sports person, but this particular bit of literature was actually pretty good! It covered everything from the creation of a game called Cloud-Ball, to funniest moments in Official Races. It really was a good read, but by the time I finished it, both my attention span and my energy had been stretched too thin. I fell back asleep, some books next to me, and one in my hand. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ "Hey......Wake up...." I grunted, mumbling. "Go'way...." "Lee....It's morning....wake up....." At this point I was fighting to stay asleep. "Dun' wanna.... Mmrngh..." I heard a sigh. "Okay, I'll wake you myself." My mind froze,"Wait, what?" ZAP YELP I sat there, trying to figure out what just happened. I rubbed my eyes, and looked around. There, 4 feet away, was Twilight, sparks dancing on the tip of her horn. Next to her, there was what looked to be a Purple Scaled, Green Spined, Humanoid Lizard with a Spaded tail. Also, he was bent over, laughing hysterically at my wake up call. I glanced at him with unfocused eyes. In a tone that me sound slightly inebriated, I only had one thing to say. "Good to see someone finds my misfortune entertaining." "Oh, my... Lee?" It was Twilight. I looked at her."Are...Are you okay? I didn't shock you too much, did I? You don't look so well." I sat there, blinking owlishly. "What? I feel fine. Why are you asking?" I was legitimately confused. What was she talking about? She blushed lightly."Well, you look.... um..." "You look really messed up." That was the lizard. Looks like he got his laughter under control, though he was still having to stifle a few snickers. I quirked an eyebrow. Twilight glanced around, like she was looking for something."Ah! Please hold on a moment Lee, I'll get you a mirror." She walked over and stuck her head through the door. She pulled her head back in, horn glowing with magic. As she walked back, a little handheld mirror followed her lead. She held the mirror in front of me, allowing me to grab it. "There you go, Lee." I looked into the mirror, and nearly broke out laughing. I looked absolutely awful. My brown hair was all over the place, my eyes were bloodshot as well. Add the fact that I had just been zapped into consciousness, and I didn't look to be in very good health. To put it more simply.... I looked Stoned. VERY Stoned. I just shook my head, amused. "Don't worry about it Twilight. I'm fine, just a bit tired." She let out a breath of relief. "That's good. I was kind of worried. Anyways, are you hungry?" "Twilight, don't wo-" -Grnrng- I blushed. I was about to decline, not wanting to be a burden. However, my stomach had a different idea, and made itself known. "Well....Maybe a little...."