Twilight Sparkle flipped open to the front page of a new book she had acquired from Princess Celestia. The title was "Legend of the Humans."
Just recently, a human made contact with Princess Celestia via fire, a quill, and a letter.
Since then, there was a large amount of controversy in Ponyville on whether humans existed or not.
Humans were creatures who supposedly stood on two legs, had hair, and had two arms. Apparently, humans were very nice and peaceful, but had strange devices that allowed them to watch Ponyville and it's every move.
Twilight was so into this book! "Humans sure are interesting things" Twilight said, flipping through the book. Suddenly, there was a knock at her door.
Twilight glanced up, and she used her magical horn to slowly open the door.
"Heya, Twi", a voice came from outside. The door opened fully, revealing Applejack standing there, tipping her hat.
"Hey, Applejack. What's up?" Twilight asked, closing her book for the moment.
"Listen, I think I found out something about them humans everypony is talkin' about" Applejack replied.
Twilight perked up. "And what would that be?" she asked, eager to expand her knowledge about these new things.
"Spike was in Sugarcube Corner the same time I was, and he got a letter from an unknown sender."
"Really!?" Twilight gasped. "Did you read it?"
"I got a bit of it before Spike ran off with it. He said he had orders from Princess Celestia to forward any strange letters to her", Applejack said, laughing.
"Well?" Twilight asked, on the edge of her seat.
"I saw the introduction, and it said that them humans would love to visit Ponyville sometime soon, but they don't have a way" Applejack said, remembering the letter.
"Wow!" Twilight thought. "It would be amazing meeting these humans, if they are as nice as the letters make them out to be."
"I sure wouldn't mind it either" Applejack laughed. "I could sell 'em some apples. I wonder if they've ever had apples before."
On that note, Spike waddled through the open door, holding a letter in his claws.
"Hey Spike!" Twilight beamed. "What's that you got there?"
"You wouldn't believe it! I've been receiving letters from humans all day long! And I don't have the energy to send them away to Princess Celestia. Ugh" Spike mumbled, holding his scaly stomach.
Twilight gasped in excitement. "Did you read any!?"
"Well, Princess Celestia told me not to and to send them right to her-..." Spike started, but was cut off.
"LEMME SEE ONE, SPIKE!" Twilight cried, leaping over to Spike.
Then, she realized she shouldn't. Princess Celestia ordered them not to...
But, what the hay!
Twilight disregarded the fact, her excitement getting the best of her. She took the letter from Spike with her magic horn, and opened it. She cleared her throat, and read it outloud.
"Dear Ponyville,
Hi! My name is Josh. Before I start, us "humans" mean no harm. We're pretty much really nice! At least the ones who are sending you letters.
Anyway, I don't know who may be reading this, but, for the study of us humans, I thought I'd tell you a bit about us.
We live in a corrupt terrible world called earth. As you may or may not know, we have these things called TVs that allow us to watch all of Ponyville's adventures that occur.
We take your adventures and interpret them as entertainment, or like, a show or play.
No, contrary to popular belief, were not some new "species". We've been in existence for a bit over 2000 years! We would've contacted you earlier, but no one knew how until recently. You guys in Pomyville are probably being overflowed with letters because us humans have so much to say to you and we just discovered how a day ago.
Anyway, we live in a terrible place called earth. We have corrupt leaders, every other human you meet is mean and rude, and our crime rate is the highest in the universe.
I pray that, one day, whether I'm dead and gone, or alive and well, humans can visit Ponyville.
Warmest regards,
Josh Black, human"
"Awh, shucks, them poor humans!" Applejack frowned. "It sounds like Earth is terrible!"
Just as Applejack finished, there was a loud thump outside.
Spike, Twilight, and Applejack all turned their heads toward the door. Standing there, wings spread, was Princess Celestia herself.
In a booming, yet comforting voice, she started, "I came to pick up the letters Spike has been receiving all day."
Twilight, feeling bad, gave Princess Celestia the letter.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself", Twilight said. "Humans are just so interesting!"
"I understand", Princess Celestia smiled. "But I'll have to take this now."
"Yes Princess", Twilight sighed, nodding.
"And Twilight? Applejack?" Princess Celestia said. "I'd try to get those humans out of your mind. I may require your assistance very soon."
"With what, Princess?" Twilight asked.
"I don't want to alarm you, the events may not even occur", she stuttered. "I'll call you if I need to."
"C'mon Princess", Applejack chimed in. "Yeh can tell us!"
"I don't think it's time. Applejack, just continue being honest, and Twilight, keep up with your magic", Princess Celestia nodded.
"Will do Princess!" Twilight beemed.
"Yah have my word!" Applejack replied.
"Thank you girls", Princess Celestia nodded. "Spike, could you give me the rest of the letters?"
Spike, holding his belly, led Princess Celestia off upstairs to where he was hiding the letters that were from the humans.
"Twi?" Applejack said, looking over to her.
"Yeah?"
"Why do yah think she wants me ter keep being honest, and you keep up yer magic?"
"I'm not sure. I just hope it's nothing serious", Twilight shrugged.
"It probably ain't", Applejack replied.
Suddenly, Twilight got an idea!
"Hey, Applejack!"
"Mmm-hmm?"
"The Princess said we couldn't read any letters... She never said anything about SENDING letters!"
"Twi" Applejack said. "I don't think that'd be a good idea. Princess Celestia wants us to stop thinkin' 'bout them humans."
"Yeah, you're right" Twilight sighed.
Twilight put her book back with a hanging head.