I could hear the sounds of seagulls cawing and waves lightly rolling onto a beach, I opened my eyes slowly at first for the bright light of the sun was glaring down on me. My vision quickly adjusted to the bright daylight.
I scanned the beach and saw nothing but golden sand and the beautiful calm ocean made up of delicate greens and blues. This was nature’s beauty at its finest. I took a step and could feel the warm sand pass gently between my toes, walking slowly along this beautiful beach I did not care why I was here or how I came to be at this stunning place. Truly this was the epitome of serenity.
I slowly walked into the cool ocean water, as the waves crashed onto the sand around me the foam passed lightly over my feet. I breathed deeply and could smell a hint of salt in the air. I continued to slowly wade into the ocean’s water. I stopped when the water was at my knees.
Standing there, knee deep in cool seawater on the most beautiful beach I could imagine I closed my eyes and stood motionless, I was taking in all of the positive energy around me and could feel warmth spreading throughout my body. I felt I was standing on this beach for eternity, and at the same time, only a few minutes. The surreal peace of the beach calmed my very core, and I felt content with all aspects of life. In a word, it was Nirvana, if ever there was one.
I noted that I could no longer hear the gulls, opening my eyes and looking back to the beach I saw nothing but golden sand met by a tree line of tropical jungle. I could feel the water level lowering, looking down I confirmed it was indeed sinking. The water was being sucked out to sea, I was now standing ankle deep in the little water that remained. Trying piece together what was happening I did not notice when the last of the water around my ankles had all but disappeared out to sea.
I watched in fascination as the water continued to be sucked further and further out. The beach in front of me was once covered by meters of ocean water but now it was nothing but wet sand for at least 300 meters.
My heart started to race as I remembered a movie I once saw called Deep Impact where a large meteorite crashes into the ocean and causes a…
I swallowed hard.
All of my senses were telling me to run but I couldn’t move, I was paralysed with fear. Wide eyed I witnessed one of the most terrifying things I could ever imagine. A wall of water about a mile away was forming, it seemed small at first but as it quickly drew closer the size of it grew. At least 200 feet high the wall of water was growing ever larger and closer. My body was screaming at me to try and move but I could not.
The wall of water was close now; I closed my eyes and accepted my fate. How could I ever hope to outrun a 250 foot wave? It was barely minutes before the water was bearing down on me. When the wave did hit me a jolt of shock was sent through my body. I gasped and sat up in a cold sweat, my heart was racing and felt like it was about to explode. Blinking rapidly I caught glimpse of a little white bunny holding an empty glass and laughing hysterically. I realized that I had just been dreaming but I was in fact wet.
Glaring at the bunny I tried to grab him; he was too quick for a slow Human and bounced out of the way with ease. Angry at the little shit for pouring water on me while I slept I yelled out “You little shit! When I catch you I’m gonna rip you in two!”
“You will do no such thing!” Came a reply just as angry as mine was.
I turned to see Fluttershy standing in an aggressive pose that was quite unfitting for a mare of her build and personality.
“Your pet just poured water over me while I was sleeping!” I exclaimed angrily.
“Well maybe he wouldn’t have done it if you weren’t such a meanie!” She argued.
Taken aback by what I just heard I felt the anger building up even more.
“What the fuck?! I haven’t done anything!” I yelled out in frustration.
“Just because you’re angry doesn’t mean you have to use foul language Brandon!”
“I’m only Human Fluttershy! We tend to swear when we get angry!”
I was practically shaking with anger at this time and I needed to get out of here before I did something I would regret.
“I’m sorry that you feel this way but you need to calm down.” Fluttershy said flatly.
“Fuck this! All you fucking ponies are crazy!” I marched over to the front door and before I could stop myself I sent my fist straight through the thin wood. Fluttershy, frightened by the violent outburst cowered down close to the floor. I didn’t bother saying anything else and stormed out the door and down the road.
“Fucking ponies.” I murmured to myself, “Siding with a fucking rabbit over me.” I marched down the road still angry from the events that just occurred.
After several minutes of walking I had managed to calm down enough to think things over.
Okay so it was wrong of me to have an outburst on Fluttershy, she didn’t even do anything to me…
I trailed off because my nose caught a whiff of something foul. Looking around I couldn’t see anything or anyone that could have been the source of this disgusting smell. I quickly came to realize that the horrible source of the smell was me! I hadn’t had a shower since I arrived in Equestria or a change of clothes.
I thought about it and decided to go see the mare that could more than likely help me out with getting some new attire.
First I’ll go see Rarity, maybe have a shower and get some new clothes and then I’ll go see Fluttershy and apologize.
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Walking into Ponyville without Fluttershy by my side was quite daunting. Usually if Fluttershy was with me the other ponies might have given me a glance or two but nothing more. But since I was on my own this time the residents didn’t take to kindly to me being here.
“Hey ape man!” I heard a voice call out from behind me.
Turning around I saw two ponies looking at me with hate in their eyes, clearly they had some things to say.
“What are you doing in Ponyville freak?” snickered the Earth pony with a beige coat, pigment blue mane with a rose pink streak.
“Yeah! What are you doing in Ponyville!” Demanded the other pony.
I recognised the two ponies standing in front of me as Lyra Heartstrings the Unicorn and Sweety Drops, or Bon Bon, as the fans of the show called her. They were some of my favorite background characters from the show but they seemed much less friendly when you meet them for real.
“I’m just here to see Rarity.” I called back. I turned my back to the ponies and started to walk, trying to avoid any conflict which might get me in trouble.
“Not so fast!” Lyra called out. I could hear hoof steps behind me but I still didn’t turn around. I was caught off guard when I felt a tug on the back of my shirt and I fell back to land on my ass. I was dragged behind one of the market stalls out of view of the public.
“We’re not done with you yet freak.” Sweety Drops said as she glared down at me.
“Look I don’t want any trouble, I just want to go see Rarity and then I’ll be out of Ponyville.” I tried.
“Ha! You think we believe you? You’re probably here to murder an innocent pony!”
I quickly came to the conclusion these ponies were crazy and I was in trouble.
“That’s why we’re gonna have to teach you a lesson not to come back to Ponyville.” Lyra said with an evil grin.
Before I could react I felt Sweety Drops grab me beneath my arms and position me so I couldn't move, pinning my arms above my head. Lyra walked in front of me, turned around and prepared to buck me with her hind hoof. The air was forced from my lungs when the first blow landed, hitting me squarely in the ribs I cried out. Sweety Drops quickly covered my mouth with her fore hoof and said “Buck him again Lyra!”
The second buck came and was delivered to the exact same place as the first. A solid thump was heard, I was guessing I had a cracked a rib or two because when I took in a breath a sharp pain stabbed at my side.
Tears forming in my eyes as I awaited the next kick. Through the blur of my crying I saw a white and purple shape appear behind Lyra. A blue glow forming on top of the shape, an audible buzz could be heard and then ZAP! Lyra was thrown out of my view; I blinked the tears away and felt my arms being released. I looked up to see none other than Rarity standing in front of me in a protective stance.
“You’d best be along unless you want another taste of my magic!” She seethed.
“Let’s get out of here, we’ll deal with the freak another time.” Said Sweety Drops. Rarity’s horn began to glow with magic again and she snorted air from her nostrils showing that she wasn't messing around. Rapid hoof steps were heard behind me and Rarity turned her gaze down to me with sorrow in her eyes.
“I am so sorry,” She started, “I never knew there were ponies who disliked Humans so much.”
Seeing Rarity standing in front of me and hearing her voice for real was a new experience for me, she truly was a beautiful sight even though she was a pony. I snapped back to reality and spoke, “It’s alright and Humans aren't the most welcoming of species either.” I tried to mask the throbbing pain in my ribs, didn't want to seem weak in front of Rarity after all.
She still frowned, “But that is no excuse to be violent toward another, even though they share some differences.” Her horn began to glow once again and she pulled me to my feet with her magic.
“Thanks.” I said weakly.
“It’s quite alright darling, are you sure you’re okay?”
“Yes, I’m fine,” I took a deep breath and masked the pain from my ribs behind a smile. “Actually I was coming to see you before I was ambushed by those ponies.”
“Oh? And what may I help you with?” She said with a warm smile.
“I need some new clothes.”
For the first time she looked at me up and down, seeing my pants with dried dirt around the ankles and my grey t-shirt stained with… actually I can’t tell you what it is. Her face grew to a horrific expression.
“Darling! We simply must get you out of those old rags! Come with me at once.” She blurted out.
I was quite happy to oblige and we quickly set off for Rarity’s Boutique.
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Once we were inside Rarity’s house she quickly went about gathering her things needed to measure a client and several different coloured fabrics.
“Rarity, I don’t suppose you have a bath or shower do you?” I questioned.
“Well no, I always go to the spa when I need to be cleaned up.” Her eyes grew and a wide smile formed on her lips. “That’s it darling! We’ll go to the spa!”
I was quick to object, “No, no, no! I don’t do spas.”
“Of course you do darling, it will be so wonderful to have some company and when we get back I will take the measurements for your new attire.” She quickly responded.
I thought for a moment and came to the conclusion that this was the only way I could get clean without jumping in a lake so I agreed. “Fine, we’ll go to the spa. But can we not put mud on my face?”
“It’s good for your complexion darling.” Rarity answered.
“Alright, let’s go.” I said with little enthusiasm.
Rarity marched past me looking quite proud of herself and I followed trying not to think about the pampering that was to come.
Maybe this will prove to be a pleasant experience?
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Rarity and I walked into the Spa’s reception room, upon entering Rarity was greeted by two rather clean looking ponies. They introduced themselves as Aloe and Lotus, and we were quickly taken through the double doors into a room with a big tub of warm soapy water. After not having a shower for several days and smelling the way I did, that bath looked mighty inviting.
Rarity made her was over to the bath and proceeded to slowly walk down the steps into the warm water. A satisfied sigh left her lips and she turned to me.
“Aren’t you coming in darling?”
“Oh um… yes I will it’s just…” I moved uneasily.
“Yes?” She inquired.
“Well, Humans usually bath naked.” I stated.
“So?” She raised an eyebrow, “I’m naked.”
“Yes but it’s different for ponies, you mares are always naked unless you decide to get dressed up. Humans don’t usually get naked around others unless they’re really close.” I explained.
She giggled, “Are we not close darling?” She battered her eyelashes at me and I blushed.
“We are, but not like that.” I struggled to say with a frog in my throat.
She slowly moved through the water to the edge where I was standing, not saying a word but staring into my eyes. I was lost in those big beautiful sapphire eyes. Staring so intently on her eyes I didn’t notice her forehooves slip out of the water and snake around my lower legs. She gave me a devious smile and looked to where her whooves were. I looked down just in time to see what she was up to, she yanked me by the legs and pulled me into the large bath.
I surfaced and started to laugh, Rarity meanwhile was laughing with vigour. We both had a good long and much needed laugh, in the warm water I could feel all of my troubles just melting away. After we had spent what was probably far too long in the warm soapy bath we decided to get out.
I walked out onto the tiles that were now slippery from the water dripping off my clothes. I frowned and asked, “Hey Rarity do you think I could get a towel?”
She levitated a white towel from the nearby rack and draped it over my shoulders. “Thanks.” I said with a smile.
“The next stage in our treatment is my personal favourite,” She smiled, “The massage!”
I smiled and thought a massage would be quite nice about now but I was still in wet clothes and at this rate they would never dry. I had an idea.
“I’ll be right back.” I grabbed a fresh dry towel from the rack and disappeared into the restroom.
I stripped off all of my clothes and wrapped the towel around my waist, making sure it was secure and wouldn’t fall off at an inopportune time. I gathered my wet clothing and left the restroom to meet Rarity.
Rarity was waiting patiently for me and when she saw me her eyes widened.
“Is something wrong?” I asked with concern.
“Oh uh no, I’ve just never seen something quite like a human’s muscle structure.” She blushed.
I realized that she was looking at my body and blushed also.
Deciding to break the awkward silence I placed my wet clothes on a nearby table, turned to Rarity and flexed. Now I don’t mean to brag but I’m not a small guy, I’ve never been to a gym once but working with my dad lifting furniture into a truck and then unloading it did build muscle.
She blushed brightly and turned her head away to cover it. I laughed and walked over to her.
“It’s okay Rarity,” I laughed, “I know what it’s like to see something so irresistible.” I teased.
She giggled and shoved me with her fore hoof, “Oh don’t be so modest.” She added sarcastically.
We both laughed and moved onto the next room.
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When I entered the room the smell of burning incense filled my nose, quite a pleasant smell really. We wandered over to the two massage tables and I helped Rarity onto hers.
“Such a gentlecolt.” She commented. I just smiled and turned to face my table.
It’s a bit short I thought to myself, “How am I meant to fit onto that?” I asked.
Just as I finished speaking Aloe and Lotus walked into the room, Aloe walked over to Rarity and started to massage her back and shoulders gently. Lotus walked to the end of my massage table and flicked a little switch. From the underside of the bed came another 2 feet of massage table and it moved up into place to create one long platform. Lotus smiled at me and I hopped up onto the table.
Moving into position and placing my face in the hole designed to allow the clients to talk whilst being massaged, I sighed and slumped onto the table. Lotus began working her hooves over my shoulders. For a pony masseuse she definitely knew were all my pressure points were, she continued to rub and massage and I could feel myself melting away into the table. It was only when Rarity spoke that I snapped back to reality.
“So darling, with your new clothing,” She started, “Would you like a suit or something more… common?” She asked.
“Well to be honest I would prefer something I could wear day to day but it would be nice to have something to wear on a special occasion.” I answered.
She thought for a moment before continuing, “Then I shall make you two new outfits.”
I felt guilty about letting her go through all the effort for me but then I remembered an episode from the show where she would not take no for an answer. Ultimately it ended up forcing her into a work filled downer so I chose my next words carefully.
“Well, why don’t I help you out then? It’s the least I could do for the trip to the Spa.” I pointed out.
“Hm… well I suppose it would be nice to have some help, it’s a deal!” She sounded excited.
About 20 minutes went passed before the massage was over. I stood up feeling rather sleepy, Rarity was feeling much the same way I did judging from the look on her face.
“I think it’s time we head back to the boutique and get you measured up for your new suit.” Rarity suggested.
I simply nodded and we started for the door. Being in my sleepy state I did not realize I was still only wearing a towel until Rarity had pointed it out.
“Oh crap, where are my clothes?” I looked over to the table I had left them on but they were gone.
Lotus walked into the room and on her back were my clothes, now clean, dry and neatly folded. I thanked her for her kindness and disappeared into the bathroom to get changed.
I had just begun to pull off the towel when I heard some hoof steps on the tiles behind me, I turned around and saw Rarity standing there smiling at me.
“Uh Rarity, I’m kinda getting dressed here.” I laughed.
“I can see that darling.” She answered while still smiling and then sat down.
“So privacy doesn’t mean much to you huh?” I joked.
“Why should you getting changed be a private event? You have nothing to hide.” She battered her eyelashes at me and blushed lightly.
“Yeah well I would like some privacy now thank you very much.” I laughed.
“Suit yourself.” She stood up, turned around and gave a flick of her tail that I don’t think was an accident.
I turned a bright shade of red and turned away. She left and I pulled on my clothes in peace.
Once back out in the reception room we thanked the spa twins, Rarity paid our fees, with a discount of course because she was a regular customer and we head back to the boutique.
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After what seemed to be the longest walk of my life, being so tired, we finally arrived at the boutique. Rarity unlocked the door; she insisted that I be the first one to enter so not wanting to argue I stepped inside. It was a nice place, a bit messy but compared to my bedroom back home on earth this place looked like a gem.
Rarity followed me through the door and locked it behind herself.
“Why did you lock us in?” I asked, confused.
“Well we don’t want to be disturbed do we darling?” She flicked her well groomed mane to the side and looked at me with those large eyes.
“I… I guess not?” I was unsure of the way Rarity was acting.
“Good, let’s get started shall we?” She beamed.
“Now’s as good a time as any!” I commented with a smile.
“Good, please stand over here if you will.” She pointed to a spot in front of her work table.
I imagine she made me stand here so she was close to all of her tailoring tools. She quickly went about retrieving her measuring tapes. She used her magic to hover a quill and parchment nearby so she could scribble down the measurements. She finally groaned in annoyance.
“Darling, could you please take off this awful shirt? I can’t get a proper measurement whilst you wear it.”
“Oh, um… okay Rarity.” I took off my shirt, feeling quite exposed to the now interested looking mare.
She seemed to mask a smile but the look in her eyes gave it away that she was indeed ‘checking me out’. She wrapped the measuring tape around my mid-section and scribbled down the results. She then again groaned in frustration.
“You’re too tall, could you be a darling and kneel for me?” She said innocently enough.
I obliged and knelt in front of the mare, our faces were rather close now and I could feel her warm breath of my chest. She reached around me in a hug style and brought the measuring tape with her.
“Could you flex for me darling? I need to make sure there will be enough room for you to flex in the suit.”
I uncomfortably flexed my pecks and abs making them much more noticeable. Rarity’s breath was caught in her throat for a second before she cleared her throat and went back to acting professional. A few more reading were taken of my torso before she moved onto my arms, again she had my flex my muscles.
“Rarity, Is the flexing really necessary?” I asked feeling exposed and annoyed.
“Why yes darling, otherwise your big strong muscles might split the fabric.” She answered trying to sound all business.
I sighed, “Unless you’re making a skin tight suit I don’t think it will make a difference.”
Caught out in what I had just said she quickly searched her mind for excuses, her eyes darting left and right.
“Rarity if you want to know about the Human body why didn’t you just ask?” I said gently.
Rarity sighed and gave in, “It’s not the Human body I am interested in, it’s yours.” She said while staring at the floor and blushing.
It all finally made sense to me, Rarity has a crush on me.
“I’m flattered Rarity, I truly am. But I don’t think it could work out with you being a pony and me being a Human…”
Her eyes started to fill with tears and a single tear rolled down her cheek.
“I’m sorry Rarity.” I hugged her close and she returned the hug, I could feel her nuzzling close to my neck.
We pulled apart and smiled, “Such a silly thing to cry about.” She hovered a hanky over and lightly wiped the tears from her eyes.
“It’s not silly; I once had a crush on the same girl for 3 years even though we rarely spoke. Now that’s silly.” I chuckled and she let out a genuine giggle.
“Thank you. She said and planted a light kiss on my cheek. I blushed.
Hearing a sniffle we both turned and saw Fluttershy teary eyed.
“Fluttershy, whatever is the matter?” Rarity asked her friend.
“I find my best friend and the stallion I like half naked and kissing!” She broke down into tears and turned to fly out of the large window.
“Fluttershy wait! It’s not like that!” I called after. I pulled on my shirt, apologized to Rarity and dived out the window after her.
Sprinting through town I was calling out her name but never received an answer, I asked a pony on the street if they had seen her and they pointed the way for me. Continuing to run and call out her name I soon found myself leaving ponyville.
“Fluttershy please just listen to me, nothing happened!” I yelled out hoping she would hear me.
I ran for a long time, my surroundings went from a grassy field to a light forest and now I find myself in a dark and rather eerie forest. I slowed my run to a jog and eventually stopped completely. I realized I had left the path some time ago and was now running solely through the forest.
I looked around and could see nothing but dark forest all around me.
“Shit! I’m lost and Fluttershy could be out here!” I was angry at myself more than anything, “How could I have been so stupid as to have left Fluttershy’s cottage this morning without making peace first?!” I made a note to make it up to Fluttershy later, for now I would settle for finding her and getting out of this creepy place.
It seems my talking had attracted some attention; I heard growls all around me and could see glowing green eyes in the darkness the trees cast over this place.
“Oh shit, please don’t be something big with sharp teeth.” I said to no one in particular.
The first creature to burst though the tree line was running at me in a full sprint, I quickly recognized it as a timberwolf and could smell its foul breath from here. I dove out of the way as it pounced, rolling and standing in one swift motion. It’s amazing what adrenaline can cause someone to do. I didn't waste any more time and started to sprint with the timberwolves in hot pursuit.
The chase was on…