The sun of Princesses Celestia started rising again, as the moon sank into the horizon to give its place to its celestial sibling. The rays hit the land as it washed them on warmth and light, giving a sense of life as ponies and animals started to wake up to the new morning.
One of these individuals was Sparklez, as he lay on the bed on a small cottage on the outside of the nearby town of Ponyville. His body was wrapped on different sections, as well as his head, from the wounds he suffered on the events of last night.
The ray’s sun pass through the hole that the cottage now had, after he had smash through it, accompany with a mob of zombies. The rays hit the man on the face, making him grunt on displeasure at the stinging sensation from the sun hitting his face.
He slowly opened his eyelids, as his eyes tried to adjust to the new light in the room. He slowly sat on the mattress as he rubbed his eyes to get rid of any sleepiness. Oh boy, it seems like this sun can find my eyes, even if I was facing the other way
He then heard the soft snoring of another being on the room, looking for the source; he found a small Siamese cat curled into a ball, resting at the end of the bed. Still can’t believe she is here, and here I thought this place couldn’t get any more strange
Sparklez slowly moved his body out of the bed, not wanting to wake up the sleeping cat. When he stood up, pain spiked in the side of his body. Fluttershy had done a great deal at bandaging him up, after she found him on the ground breathing hard after the creeper had left.
“How much I wish I had that healing ability of the game, whelp, just glad I’m still alive and kicking.” He said out loud as he proceeded to slowly walk towards the stairs to see if the care-taker was awake yet.
“Sparklez, please don’t leave us.” A soft voice said which made Sparklez turn around to face the bed again. The cat, Kerry, still lay there on the bed, but an expression of sorrow was clear on her face. “Please don’t leave us alone again; I don’t want to lose you.”
It was clear that Kerry was still asleep, but it seemed she was having a bad dream related to Sparklez. The man himself was now debating if he should do anything regarding his feline friend, going back to the bed, Sparklez sat down next to the cat, gently as to not disturb the cat’s sleep.
“It’s ok, you don’t need to worry about me, I’ll always be here for you guys.” He said in a low voice in an attempt to reassure the cat. He still wasn’t sure as to who she was referring to others, maybe the other pets that he had made on the game perhaps?
Kerry’s body shifted towards Sparklez’s, as if she knew that the man was there. “But you always come back hurt, and I fear that you may not come back one day, we all fear for that to happen.” She said as she rubbed against the man.
This took Sparklez back a bit, he never expected for someone to worry so much, least of all a cat from a game that he considered a small recreative companion. But now he had to take in account that this wasn’t a game, that everything was real as well as the people, he had to wonder if testificates even made it here.
Bringing a hand to pet the cat, Sparklez said in a calming voice. “Then I promise you that you won’t need to worry about me, ever again, would you like that?” He actually didn’t like to bring the pets around on his game, as he didn’t want to risk getting them killed like Larry the Moon Wolf.
Kerry responded with a small sigh, as she gave a small smile. “I would.” That was all she said before going into peaceful dreamland. Sparklez gave his own smile as he found it adorable to see the feline sleeping peacefully.
“That was sweet of you.”
Sparklez turned towards the source of the new voice, seeing Fluttershy standing by the end of the staircase with a tray with food rested on her back. She proceeded to walk towards the bed and set the tray of food on top of the end table, before facing Sparklez again.
“She cares deeply about you, and you comfort her when she worries about your safety, you really are a great friend to her.”Fluttershy said as she smiled at the man.
Sparklez the back of his head a bit embarrassed to the praised, after all he was just doing what any other would do for a worried friend. “Thanks, did you sleep well last night, I didn’t really want to take your bed.”
“I told you, you needed to rest the best you could after whatever attacked you last night.” She said with a slight frown on her face, making it clear that she cared more on the well being of others over hers.
Sparklez gave her a small smile at that, he still couldn’t believe how well she took the news that a creature of his game had attacked him, and almost got to her. Although he didn’t tell her about the game part, he doubt it that she could understand that he came from another world and that the monsters came from a game from his world, yeah that totally didn’t sound crazy to a being not related to the advancements of his world.
Trying to change the subject, Sparklez started talking about what was going to happen today. “So are we supposed to go to Twilight or are we waiting for her to call us?” He said as he moved to take the tray that Fluttershy brought, assuming that it was for him.
“I’m actually not sure; maybe we should go to her place, unless you feel too weak to go.” Fluttershy said as she looked to Sparklez’s bandages.
“Oh I’m fine, not too shabby, besides I think she better know of what transpired last night don’t you think?” Sparklez said as he took a spoonful of porridge. Oh man, this stuff is great, better than microwave porridge.
“I guess you’re right, I’ll be downstairs if you need me, I still got a few animals to feed.” Fluttershy said as she starting leaving the room, sharing one last glance at the human and the feline that rested on her bed.
Sparklez was still surprised at how much the mare took the talking cat into account. According to her, cats weren’t of the species that were capable of speech, but he was glad that she didn’t take it too seriously as he expected. Although the cat may now keep her distance from the mare from fear to being snuggled to death while being asked questions without end.
After finishing the last of his breakfast, Sparklez moved to wake the small fur ball that was still sleeping on the bed. “Hey sleepy head, time to get up.” Sparklez said as he rubbed the head of the cat tenderly.
“Five more minutes...” Was the response that Sparklez got in returned from the cat, shifting as it tried to get in a comfortable position.
Cats, they’re always the same. Sparklez said in his head as he looked at the feline with amusement. He really didn’t want to wake her up, but they needed to go visit Twilight early, and he didn’t want to break his promise to her.
He reached out and grabbed the cat under the arms, raising it up as she started squirming on the man’s hands. “Hey put me down, I don’t like being hold in the air you know.” Kerry complained as she looked at the man with a little frown.
“Heh, sorry but we need to get going, and you are coming with me missy.” Sparklez said as he put the cat down on the floor.
When those words had left his mouth, Kerry had such a smile and her tail was wagging exciting, which a bit weird considering she was a cat, not a dog. “Really? Oh gosh I always wanted to go with you your travels, are we going mining? Exploring? Monster hunting? Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh, I’m so excited!”
Really? I can’t tell. Sparklez chuckled lightly at the display, seeing her so excited brought a smile to his face. “Well we are going to visit a friend first, but after that we could do something together, how does that sound?” Sparklez asked as he walked towards the end of the stairs.
Kerry’s excitement dropped a bit when he said that. “We aren’t going to some adventure? awwwwww, no fair, why most my first travel with you be a boring visit?” She said as she catched up with her owner, a face of indignation pasted on her face.
“Hey now, you don’t know what it will be like, maybe we will get a cool quest of sorts there.” Of course, Sparklez was lying here, but he wanted to make the cat feel better, if only for a bit.
Kerry tilted her head as she thought about it, before smiling at the idea. “Yeah, maybe we need to hunt down a horde of zombies to collect their flesh for some reward!” She said as her mind went with lots of different ideas of what was to come when they arrived to this place.
Sparklez wasn’t sure where she came up with that idea, but he was glad that she wasn’t in such a bad mood now. He really wasn’t expecting any problems on the visit they were gonna have...Was he?
Back in the library, Twilight was rearranging the shelves of the bookcases that compose some of the walls for the library, as her assistant, Spike, was brushing the floor with a broom. As Twilight worked, she thought about what the letter from her ex-mentor last night.
Dear Twilight Sparkle
This turn of events that you tell me intrigued me most, from what you have told me this, Sparklez, is a human as you have disclose to us. Which is something that quite concerns me as it is a foreign species, one that belongs in another realm.
My presumptions are that this human is the result from the clash of chaotic magic that Discord and that second entity created. And if what you say is true, about this amulet that he posses, then he may also be related on the disappearance of the Elements.
Discord, my sister and I, will arrive tomorrow at noon to better examine this individual and the amulet, as it may hold key to really finding the Elements again. Our arrival will be via Teleportation, as we dare not drawn any attention on this matter if we can.
I hope to see you and your friends there, as its been awhile since I could see my little ponies on more civil manners.
Regards.
Princess Celestia
Twilight was a bit nervous at the prospect that Celestia would be coming here at noon, especially if it was in regards to the human that she still had very little knowledge about. Putting in place the last of the books, she turned towards the baby dragon who was currently brushing the dirt out the door.
“Spike, could you please go and gather the others? Princess Celestia will be here in an hour, and I’ll like for us to be ready for her arrival.” Twilight said.
“Alright, I’ll see you in a bit Twi” Spike said as he swiftly left the house, closing the door on his way.
Twilight was left alone as she started thinking about Sparklez arrival yesterday; Just what does it all mean? And that note doesn’t make a bit of sense to clearly analyse the meaning behind it, heck, even Discord riddles seemed less confusing!
She let out a sigh, trying to compose herself nearly losing herself. Let’s try to see this again. The note said something about the Elements being in different dimensions, maybe like the mirror back in the Crystal Kingdom.
She then heard a small scratching sound, coming from the ceiling, she looked up and listened intently, but after a minute or so of nothing, she went back to thinking about her situation. Where was I? Oh yeah, if what the letter says it’s true, then the elements must be hidden in those dimensions, and from the looks of it, it seems that there are six. Don’t know why, but this feels a bit cliché.
She went into the kitchen, located to one side of the library, as she decided to make herself a cup of tea as she waited. But that still doesn’t explain why we need Sparklez for all this, well apart from showing us how to get to the dimensions, maybe I’m missing something.
The hissing from the pot of water that she had set up to boil water symbolised her water for her tea ready, she took the pot off the heat source and pour it on a cup, where a small tea disc sat in, as the water melded with the herb bag, as it created the aromatic beverage.
Maybe Sparklez knows more about this than I think, after all the note said that the dimensions were from his...dimension. She decided to let herself relax, as she waited calmly for her friends to arrive.
Unbeknown to her, three set of eyes watched from outside on the top part of the tree, trying to find a way to get inside to tear the being with their claws.
“Oh wow, this place looks so nice, even better than the Guild that I could see from the tree!” Kerry said in excitement, as she eyed all the surrounding buildings that made up the town.
“It is quite a nice place isn’t it?” Sparklez said as he walked along the streets of the Ponyville, as he had found out was the name of the town, which made him laugh at how funny it sounded. Ponyville, maybe they have more pun name for other stuff.
“She really is curious, I’m glad that she is enjoying her time here.” Fluttershy said as she watched Kerry look around the place, even climbing the roofs to see farther away from where they were.
“Oh look, I can see a miniature version of Jerry’s tree, although why is it purple?” Kerry said as she pointed in the general direction of the large tree library of the town.
“Oh, that would be Twilight’s library, we are nearly there.” Fluttershy replied as she went a bit faster, eager to see her friend.
“Hey ‘Shy” Came a voice which drew the attention of the group down below. Looking up, they spotted the cyan pegasus mare, descending down towards them. “Spike already told you too go to Twilight’s place?”
“Actually we were heading there for a while now. What’s the matter, something happened?” Sparklez asked as he continue walking. Rainbow Dash following alongside, but keeping her distance from the human.
“Seems that the Princesses are coming over, and it seems that they need us over there for something. Probably to keep an eye on you, but I could totally handle you myself.” Rainbow said without making eye contact with Sparklez, she really didn’t trust this being, and even if he seemed nice and all, she couldn’t let her guard down on a possible threat, not when her friends were at risk.
“I really doubt that, horsey.” Kerry said as she jumped down and landed next to Sparklez.
Rainbow Dash stopped a bit at the new voice. “Who said that?” She asked as she looked for the pony that had spoken.
“Down here.” Kerry said again. Really, haven’t they ever seen a talking cat before?
Rainbow looked down, and looked in confusion at only seeing a cat next to the human. “No really, who said that? Unless cats can now talk, this is really not a fun joke human.” She suspected that he was responsible for the voice, she wasn’t how, but she just knew.
“Rainbow, Kerry can talk, sorry if it’s a problem.” Fluttershy said to her pegasus friend.
“Kerry? Who is that?” Rainbow asked, just as the cat jumped on top of her head, and lowered her head forward, meeting the eyes of the mare, giving her a small frown.
“That’s me, missy.” Kerry said, a smirk forming as she saw the shock look on the mare.
“Arrrgh, Demon cat! Demon cat!” Rainbow screamed as she shook her head, making the hellish feline fall off her head.
“Rainbow. That is no way to treat a friend of Sparklez, let alone a little critter like Kerry.” Fluttershy said as she scolded Rainbow’s behaviour, how dare she treat an animal like they were some kind of monster, even for the strange fact that it can talk.
“What?! Fluttershy, that cat can talk, talk! Do you know how weird it is?” Rainbow said as she wanted to take the heat off herself.
“If I may say, Kerry comes from my dimension as well, if that helps.” Sparklez said, trying to break the tension that was building.
“Aha! I knew it. You just summoned one of your evil minions to take over Equestria, I should had seen that coming!” Rainbow said as she pointed a hoof at Sparklez.
Well, I did say he was trying.
Oh-kayyyy. This is starting to get awkward. Sparklez thought to himself as he watch the two mares starting to argue with each other.
“Oh for the love of Notch, would you two just stop this idiocity and just forget about this? We have to get to this library after all.” Kerry said frustrated, after hearing this rant going on for far too long for her.
Both mares look at the cat, then back at each other as they thought about the logic behind the statement. “Fine, but I’m keeping my eye on you, you hear me?” Rainbow finally said as she made a motion with her hoof, pointing at her eyes then to Sparklez and then back at her eyes.
“That sounds fair I guess.” Sparklez said as he started walking again, now knowing where they needed to go to get to the library.
Kerry proceeded to walk behind the group, but now eyeing the cyan mare, not wanting to keep her eyes off her. Rainbow Dash doing the same thing, seeing as this ‘cat’ was more bold than the human.
Sparklez and Fluttershy stayed front as they glanced back at the two individuals, “I hope Rainbow won't hold a grudge for too with you guys, I don’t like seeing friends fighting each other.” Fluttershy said as she gave a small sigh.
“I’m sure that with time she will grow to like us, I mean, who can’t like this guy?” He said in a cheery way, electing a giggle from Fluttershy and an eye roll from Rainbow and Kerry, at his silly behaviour.
After a short while, the group managed to find the rest of the girls, plus Spike, back near the Golden Oaks. They started a few chit chats between one another, excepts for Rainbow and Kerry, Rainbow as she wasn’t in the mood when she was close to this beings, and Kerry to avoid more strange behaviour from the other mares.
“Say partner, why ya all bandaged up like that? Had a feisty fight with one of ‘Shy’s critters?” Applejack said as she looked at the body of Sparklez, noticing the number of bandages wrapping around him.
Fluttershy looked at Sparklez with a bit of worry, not sure if it was wise to tell them what really happened, even if she didn’t see any of it.
“Well I-” Sparklez was interrupted as the sound of glass shattering came from further down the road, right where twilight’s library was.
“Arrrgh, help!” Came the voice of the lavender alicorn, making everyone in the room start running towards the library.
Why are mobs attacking them? Can’t they see they aren’t humans like me? Sparklez thought as he kept running, not wanting to risk the chance of someone getting hurt. I don’t have time to think about this, Twilight is in trouble and that’s what matters.
Looking ahead, they could see the library a few yards away, lights going off inside as it indicated a fight was happening. Sparklez increased his pace as he went ahead of the group, readying his body as he smashed the door open into the building.
When he looked inside, his mind was filled with dumbfound and fear, as he saw something that made him say a single line. “Freaking Dramcryx!”