//------------------------------// // The beggining // Story: Finding the Truth // by allthatchris //------------------------------// All he could do was run. As he cleared the next corner, he turned to look again at what was chasing him. He immediately realized he should have kept running. The lion reached out and swiped at him, shredding his jacket, shirt, and the top two outer layers of his skin. He fell and screamed in pain, blood pouring out of his new scars. As he fell to the ground, he got a decent look at the creature. While raisng himself to his knees, he realized something was off. ‘Is that a… manticore?’ The creature raised to its hind legs and released a deep, furious roar that seemingly echoed for an eternity. As he prepared for the final blow to relieve him of life, a voice called out from behind him. “LOOK OUT!!!!” His body surged with energy, his mind went blank, and he flattened himself onto the ground. Maybe not the smartest move, but definitely the right one. At that point a blue blur whizzed above him and slammed into the creatures chest, knocking it several feet away. “RAAAWRRR!!!!!” Man, this thing never gave up. “C’mon tough guy!” the blue blur exclaimed, which he could now see hovering in the air. “Dash, be careful! It was only doing what is in its nature!” A commanding but soothing voice exclaimed from behind him. It didn’t seem to matter, as the beast ran off seeing that it was outnumbered. The blue creature settled onto the ground and approached him. “What in the hay are you?” ‘Oh my god,’ He thought to himself, ‘Is this horse talking to me?’ He cringed in pain. “My name… is Chris…” he said as clearly as he could, wincing from the pain that still seared his chest. The question didn't really register to him, but he gave a universal answer anyway. He looked at the wound finally, and immediately regretted doing so. He looked up at the horse, realizing it would actually be referred to as a Pegasus on account of the wings attached to it. Thank god he took that mythology class last semester. It was obvious that the class would come in handy here. Wherever here was. It suddenly dawned on Chris that he probably wasn’t in the woods behind his house anymore. He didn’t even think he was on Earth. At least, not the right dimension or something. “Hmm… Chris? That’s an interesting name. I’m Rainbow Dash!” she said, beaming from ear to ear. “This is Twilight Sparkle,” She said as she pointed to the purple horse standing behind him. No, not a horse, she had a horn. A unicorn. the unicorn nodded in agreement. ‘I’m in a forest, I was chased by a manticore, saved by a Pegasus, and now I am talking to said Pegasus and her unicorn friend.’ He chuckled in disbelief. This definitely wasn’t going to be a normal day. He immediately passed out as Twilight began to walk towards him. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Chris woke up in the hospital, and immediately felt his chest ache. He had never experienced pain like this, having been admittedly sheltered most of his life. He looked around the room, and realized he wasn’t alone. He tried to sit up, but his legs were too sore. He realized he had been running all day from the manticore. Honestly, he was just glad to be alive. The unicorn Twilight looked at him. “Do you know where you are? Where did you come from? What are you?” Her questions kept coming. “Hold on Twilight, please,” The nurse said as she entered the room. She checked his vitals, and spoke gently but assertively. “He needs his rest, manticore attacks are almost always deadly. Not to worry though,” she said as she sensed his worry. “You will be fine dear,” she said with a reassuring smile. Chris realized that Twilight was very inquisitive and would endlessly barrage him with questions if she didn’t get answers. “My name is Chris. I am a human, from the state of Vermont. I was walking through the woods behind my house when I fell down a ravine and woke up in your forest. The beast chased me for what seemed like hours until you and your friend saved me.” S he listened as he tried to answer every question he heard her rattle off. He sighed and laid back, realizing he was still very exhausted. She look him over for several minutes, then relaxed. “you seem to have questions over your own. As Rainbow Dash said, my name is Twilight Sparkle. I am a unicorn, gifted in the arts of magic. You are in the world of Equestria, the town of ponyville, ruled by ponyfolk. You are the only human any of us have ever seen. I would love to know more about you, but our leader, Princess Celestia, does not know if you are dangerous or not. Once you have recovered, she has requested a meeting with you. Please do not do or say anything to anger her. Understood?” Chris looked at her blankly, but he felt the information sink in. hiss face bore the look of worry, and Twilight revealed her thoughts. “Don’t worry, Chris, the princess will see that you are as kind and gentle as I believe you are.” She smiled and rose fromher position in the chair. She patted his shoulder, and exited the room. He stared at the ceiling, and thought about what twilight had said. ‘The princess? So they are a monarchy, hmm.’ Chris failed his history class, skipping it most days for favor of spending time with his former girlfriend. His mind flooded with memories of home. He broke up with his girlfriend the day before, and was very depressed. They were, after all, engaged for several months. He went for a walk to clear his mind, which is what led to his current predicament. He then realized something. He had no idea how to get home. He wasn’t even sure is he wanted to go back home anymore, it seemed like the ponyfolk were nicer than anyone he ever knew. He sigh aloud. ‘Well,’ he thought, ‘maybe the princess could help me get home. Or at least help me realize why I am here.’ He let his mind wander, slowly drifting back to sleep. Suddenly, without warning, a large, regal looking pony appeared in the room. It wasn't the actual princess, merely a hologram. Her horn lit a bright green, as she scanned the human. She needed to know beforehand what awaited her kingdom with the arrival of this stange creature. She needed to see his future as well. Suddenly, her horn stopped glowing, and her hologram form was visibly knocked back as a dark wave rushed towards her mind. She immediately sensed the danger that surrounded Chris and the future of her kingdom.. She gasped, a look of fear enveloped her face. Luna needs to know, she thought. She turned and swiftly disappeared from the room.