What Would Really Happen

by Z-A-C

Day One: Problems

Pre-story Author's notes: Hello everyone! The "Grand Condensing" is here!

All that means is that you can mark this as read, if you have read it that is. It's all more or less the same. Just longer chapters and kinda edited.

Either way, enjoy!

I don't know what it was, but something woke me up. Which was surprising considering I thought I was dead. I slowly opened my eyes and everything was blurry. I blinked a few times but it didn't help. I closed my eyes for a minute and opened them again. This time the blurriness slowly went away and my eyes adjusted to my surroundings. I saw that everything was a tad too colorful for my liking, but it wasn't my house so I couldn't complain. I looked at the shelves and books lining the wall on my left. I also noted that the bed I was on was a bit to short. Why am I not in a hospital? I heard talking from another room and slowly sat up. I looked around and noted that I must be in a guest room or something. "Yeah, I guess that makes sense..."

"I'm going to check on him." I heard a female voice say from the other room. I thought I heard another voice but I wasn't sure. I sat up on the bed and waited for the person to walk in. I looked out of the window and cringed at how bright it was outside. I also thought I saw colorful animals of some kind walking around, but surely not. I heard the door open. "Oh you're awake. How are you feeling?"

"Not too bad I guess. Trying not ta move my neck too much."

"That was a pretty nasty fall," Fall? What? "And that is a good idea. But, I already scanned you. Somehow you're perfectly fine."

"Really?" I asked, standing up.

"Well....as far as I could tell at least."

I turned around with a raised eyebrow. "What do you-" My annoyance was replace by three other emotions: Confusion, interest, and fear. But fear and confusion were more prominent and I did the first thing I thought of. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU!?!?!" I yelled and back peddled into the windowsill. And hit my head on it. " Ow sonovabitch!" I said while rapidly rubbing the back of my head.

The strange creature recovered from my yelling and started walking over to me. "C-calm down! I'm not going to hurt you!"

"Likely story!" I stood up and ran out of the door.

"Wait!" she yelled after me but I gave no response. I went down the flight of stairs that lead into the main part. Which strangely enough was a library. I saw another staircase leading down and the front door. I started to think about what course of action would be better. I could run outside but there were bound to be more of them out there, and they would be sure to capture me. Or I could hide in the basement, where I'd have more time to think of a way to go about this. I heard her following me and quickly made a beeline for the basement.

Once down in the basement I saw a bunch of weird machines and other equipment. "What was she planning on doing with me?" I wondered when I heard her calling for me. I ignored her and looked for somewhere to hide. I heard her start to walk down the stairs, and I looked toward the door. "You would do well to stay away from me!" I heard her 'eep' in response and she walked back up the stairs. I looked at the machines and wondered if I could re-purpose anything in my favor. She called down the stairs.

"I think I know somepony who can help you! Just stay calm and wait till I get back!"

I thought about what she said and began to go through drawers and chests looking for things to make into weapons. "I don't need any of your god damn help!" I grumbled. "Oh hey some twine. Now to find scissors or a knife..."

I managed to fashion together a couple a things. One being the equivalent of a roped kunai using the twine I found, but instead of a knife, it was a pair of scissors. The other being a 4x4 with nails through it as a heavy weapon (if I need it). My main weapon is a baseball bat with a chain wrapped around it. Since I was short on time I couldn't make much else. That, and I had no idea what I was doing. I found a darkened area and hid in it and waited. After awhile I heard talking. I prepared my weapons and stared intensely at the stairs. I heard them come down the stairs and readied the scissors.

"Hello?" The same voice from before said. "Are you still there? I hid behind something but didn't speak. "I brought my friend Fluttershy, She might be able to help you." She waited for a response, but didn't get one. "Ugh, okay Fluttershy, see if you have better luck."

I watched as a winged yellow creature slowly walked down the stairs. It got to the bottom and I threw the scissors. They stuck into the wall just in front of her. She 'eeped' and took a few steps back up the stairs, as I pulled the scissors back to me.

"Fluttershy!" I heard the other one say.

"I-I-I'm o-okay Twilight." She said shakily. Her voice was sweet sounding but I mostly ignored that. I just watched as she took a few steps forwards and prepared to throw it again. This time aiming for her head. "I-it's okay." 'Fluttershy' said in a somewhat soothing voice. "Nopony is going to hurt you."

"I don't believe you." I growled and was about to throw the scissors again. She looked shocked that I actually responded. Then I heard a third set of...hooves?

"Whatchy'all doin' down here?" I heard a country voice ask. 'Not good' I thought. 'The odds are stacking up against me."

"Shh! Quiet A.J.! You might spook him even more."

"Sorry?" 'A.J.' whispered.

Fluttershy shook her head lightly and looked toward me. "Don't worry about her she's a friend of mine, she won't hurt you."

"I still don't believe you." I growled again. "Why don't you just go back up those stairs and leave me alone."

"Oh...okay." She looked at the ground and turned around. It almost made me feel bad but it might be a trap.

"This is mighty ridiculous." I heard her start to move towards the door.

"Applejack, you really shouldn't-"

"Nonsense." She said sternly. "A grown pony shouldn't be acting like that."

"But-!"

"No buts. Ah'm putting a stop to this!"

"But he's not-"

"Ah said no buts!" She trotted down the stairs. "Now where is he, Fluttershy?"

Fluttershy pointed towards me. "Over there. But I don't think-"

"Ugh, not you too?" She walked over to where I was and stopped. Unbeknownst to her I was right beside her. "Come on now partner. Where are ya?" I said nothing and hit her in the head with the bat, knocking her out. She hit the ground with a low thud.

"Applejack!!" Fluttershy screamed, causing Twilight to run down the stairs.

"What happened?!" She asked Fluttershy, but I answered.

"She got too close." I threw the scissors at her and they stuck into her leg. She yelled in pain, making Fluttershy cower back. That made me believe that maybe she didn't mean me any harm. But who knows about the others. I ran towards Twilight before she recovered, and swung with the bat again. Aiming for her side. It connected and send her flying into Fluttershy. I slowly walked up to the two. Swinging my bat in a circle. When I was hit with something. It sent me flying back to where I was hiding. My weapons gone, and the sudden shock caused me to scramble back an cower in the corner. I saw Applejack wrapped in a purple glow and dragged out of the way. I saw Twilight's silhouette walking toward me, then I heard her voice. "Sleep." And then everything went black.

I awoke strapped down to one of the machines in the basement. There was no one else around and I began to panic. Obviously it wasn't a dream, because if it was I wouldn't be here. I could yell for help but that would just alert them that I'm awake. Which of course isn't beneficial for me. Or maybe the one called Fluttershy has talked to them? But then why am I in the situation I am in now?

They're out to get you and you know it! You had to go and attack them. Fucking idiot.

Don't be so harsh with him. He was trying to defend himself.

Yeah, and look where it got him.

"Guys, can you shut up please?" I whispered, and no response came. "Thank you." I looked at my bindings and noticed that the ones around my hands were loose. "Hmm... I wonder." I relaxed my right hand and pulled it out with little difficulty. I smiled and pulled out my left hand. "Sweet." I heard movement from upstairs and quickly tried to undo my neck binding. I almost had it when I heard the door open. "No no no." I tried with all of my strength but Twilight came down the stairs and was looking at me.

"I thought it might not work." She said. "Though I am impressed that you were able open that."

"You must be very weak then." I spat.

She sighed. "Why so much hostility?"

I glared at her. "Do I really have to answer that?"

She just looked at me for a moment and then shook her head. "We aren't getting anywhere."

I calmed down a little bit. "It seems that way."

"Here, let me help you." She release me from the machine.

"Are you sure that was a good idea?" I asked while slowly walking over to where the bat is.

She watched me carefully. "No. But it was to show you I mean no harm."

I picked up the bat. "A show of trust. Clever, but how do I know that this isn't a trick? You might be waiting for me to let my guard down."

She raised an eyebrow. "Why would I do that?"

"Beats me but still. Your not going to trick me. Now, I have a few basic questions."

"Okay?"

"What are you, and where am I?"

"I am a unicorn, and you are in Ponyville, Equestria."

"Unicorn?" Now that I had a chance to really look at her I finally saw her horn. "Interesting. Hmm...Equestria huh? Okay then. What are you planning?"

"What do you mean? I'm not planning anything!"

"Then whats with all this then?!" I yelled while gesturing behind me.

"That's just science equipment!"

"That doesn't exactly rule in your favor." I said while twirling the bat around.

"Ugh! What will it take for you to trust me a little bit!?"

I thought about this for a moment. And dropped to my knees with my eyes closed. "I surrender. Do with me what you will." I still had a tight hold on the bat just in case. I opened an eye after a few minutes and looked at her. She hadn't moved. I stood up and opened both eyes. "Well that's a start. So you really mean it huh?"

She sighed in relief. "Finally. Yes, nopony here wants to harm you."

"Nopony?" I shook my head. "Anyway, the case may be different for the orange one, but am I right too believe the yellow one means no harm as well?"

"Fluttershy?" She started to laugh. "She wouldn't hurt a fly! And you scared her."

"I see. Where are they now?"

"Upstairs. Applejack is still out cold, and Fluttershy is right up stairs."

"Okay. Wait, Applejack's alright, isn't she?"

"Yeah, you didn't hit her hard enough to do any lasting damage. She might have a concussion for a day or two but that's about it."

"Good. Guess I should say hi, huh?" Twilight nodded and turned to walk up the stairs. I sighed and followed her.

"Well, that could have gone better..." As soon as walked the stairs, Fluttershy freaked out and ran into the room where Applejack was. "What do you suggest now?"

"Let me go talk to her." She said and started to walk towards the door but stopped. "And no, you can't escaped."

"What makes you think I was going to try?"

"Really?" She deadpanned. "The library is on lock down. There is a couch right behind you. Feel free to wait there."

I sighed. "Okay, fine." She continued walking and I went over to the couch and sat on it. "Well who knows how long this will take..." I looked around, but there were nothing but books. "Nothing better to do." I thought and went over to one of the book shelves. I can't say that I was surprised the books were in another language. But I did think it strange that our spoken language is the same. Very....interesting. I put the book back and sat back down.

It's been a few minutes now and still nothing. I sneaked over to the door and tried to open it, but was electrocuted and was sent flying back into the couch. "Well that was fun..."

It was stupid if you ask me! We can feel it too ya know!?

Yeah... Not your best plan.

"I know I know. Shush."

"Who are you talking too?" I heard Twilight say from behind me. I jumped a little causing Fluttershy to lightly chuckle.

"Me. Sorry about that." I stood up. "So, I see you had some luck?"

"Yes. Say hi Fluttershy."

Now in the 'spotlight' she hid behind her mane "Um....hi..."

"Hi. Uh...sorry about earlier. I was stuck in survival mode."

"It's...okay." Her voice said other wise but I decided to roll with it.

"Good." I said with as much of a smile I could muster. "How's Applejack?"

"She's starting to wake up. And she didn't look too happy." Twilight said, with a hint of worry in her voice.

"Well good thing I still have the bat then..." I sighed and then shrugged. "Let's just hope I don't have to use it."

"Agreed." Twilight said while Fluttershy merely nodded. After a minute or two Twilight spoke up again. "You're a human, aren't you?"

I was shocked. "Why? Are there other humans out there?" I asked but didn't get my hopes up.

"Well..." I didn't like her hesitation. "Not...anymore..." I frowned and quickly grabbed the bat. "No! Wait! Let me explain!"

I glared at her. "I'll be nice and give you one minute."

"H-humans are a legend. At least in Equestria. It is said that humans lived here before the princesses were even born. And that was over a thousand years ago." She was about to go over to a bookshelf but I stopped her.

"No. don't bother, I can't read your language. I already tried." I tapped the bat on the couch a few times. "Hmm... So if what you're saying is true. Then I'm a living legend." She nodded. "Well in a sense, but still. I've been many things but never that."

"What have you been?" Fluttershy asked.

"Well nothing good, but nothing bad either." I shrugged. "Hey when's Applejack going to show?"

"She still resting, so she will a few more minutes."

"Okay then. Twilight."

Her ears perked up. "Y-yes?"

"You seem knowledgeable. How about you give me the run down on how things work here?"

She nodded. "Certainly."

Why? Why did I have to ask? No, why did she have to tell me everything about Equestria? Did I, or did I not ask for a basic run down? Well.... Okay I said "Run down" not "Basic run down" But still! Ow my brain. She is still talking, but zoned out somewhere around 'Advanced Equestrian Politics". Which took her maybe two hours to get to. And here I thought I was lucky when she stopped telling me about the economy here. I rubbed my temples and just waited for her to stop talking. I looked at the baby dragon. Poor guy, walked in in the middle of it and Twilight made him stay. Did I freak out over seeing Spike? At first I was a little surprised, but Twilight had most of attention. And she told me that if I hurt him in any way, she'd give me the runs for a week and considering her magic. I believed her.

"And that's just about it." She said with a smile, which quickly faded. "You weren't paying any attention, were you?" She said with an agitated tone.

"Oh, no I was. Just don't expect me to remember half of it." I said with a shrug. "That and you lost me."

"Where did I lose you at?" She asked slowly.

"Somewhere around A.E.P. I think? Yeah, Everything else I kinda remember."

"Well, how about a test? To see what you remember?"

Oh god damn it. "If you must..."

"Okay. Hmm.... What is Equestria's currency?"

"Bits."

"Good. What are the three pony types?"

I had to think back for a second. Oh, duh! "Earth, Unicorn, and Pegasus."

"Very good. What is our government?"

"A monarchy?"

"Well...sort of, but let's keep it simple. What makes this monarchy unique?"

"Being ruled by a princess instead a queen or king?"

"Well yes, but we're ruled by two princesses."

I sighed. "Anything else?"

She was about to say something but then the guest room door opened. "Maybe later." She went over to Applejack and asked her how she was feeling. I, on the other hand, was looking for a way out. Lest I face the fury of the orange one.

"Ah'm feeling a might bit better, Thank ya Twi." She looked at me with an unreadable expression, and looked at Twilight. She whispered something to her and they both looked at me. "Ah suppose Ah should apologize fer not listening ta Twilight earlier." She said as she slowly walked toward me.

I considered her. I crossed my arms and just looked at her. "Huh, where's your hat gone?"

"My...hat?" She blinked a few times in confusion.

"Yeah, yer hat. Oh, never mind it's probably in the room." I stopped and thought for a moment and my mind switched tracks. "Oh, uh yeah we're cool by the way. I really don't see it happening again." I held out my hand for a handshake and oddly enough those were a thing here. "So Twilight, what now?"

She had this look on her face like she just remembered something, and then looked at me sheepishly. "I have to stay and wait for the princess to arrive."

I give her a blank stare. "What?" She just just chuckled nervously. "You didn't think to tell about this?! Ah'm not ready to see royalty!" I think I had bit of an accent there. Oh well. "You know what? No." They both looked at me. with raised eyebrows. "I'm going for a walk to calm down." I walked to the door and it actually opened, which was a surprise.

I heard hoofbeats and Twilight call out but I already closed the door. Now to find a park or something.

As I walked through the town, I could feel the stares of all the ponies. It was unnerving, and it made my social anxiety act up. So I did what I always do. I whistled. But that normally turned into me singing. What was whistling/singing? Sonne by Rammstein, and I felt sorry for them. I have never studied German, so my accent has to be horrible. That and I can tell I constantly screw up the words. Besides all that though, I can't sing worth a crap. But I try, and that's all I can do I suppose. Despite all of this, I was fortunate enough too find a park after a few minutes. Ignoring the stares, I found a bench and sat down.

I closed my eyes, which made wonder. "Now that I think about it, the stares could be because my eyes are squinted. Damn bright sun." That caused a couple walking by to stop.

"What did you say?" The male pony asked. Crap, I was thinking out loud.

My eyes shot open, which made my eyes feel the they caught fire for a brief moment. "That I...don't like the sun because of my sensitive eyes?"

He looked at me suspiciously before walking off. I heard something about how brave he was for 'standing up' to such a 'strange creature'. I rolled my eyes and ducked into a nearby bush and yelled. "I heard that! You know he just wants to get laid right?!" I made a peep hole and watched as glared in my direction. Which was replaced by confusion. Until he was smacked and left standing there. After a second, he took of after her. I climbed out of the bush with a chuckle. "Chaos." I then shook my head and sat back down.

You shouldn't do that, you know.

Shut up. It was funny!

"I just hope it doesn't result in confrontation." I shrugged. I closed and rubbed my eyes. That was something, wasn't it? I could have ended a relationship! I don't know why but I smiled at that thought. I smacked myself to quickly get rid of the thought. I shouldn't be thinking like that. I don't need any more bad karma. "All I did was unveil his true motive. That mare should thank me." I sighed. "But I guess I did-"

"HI!"

I jumped up off of the bench and a couple feet away from it. My heart was pounding and I'm sure I about had a heart attack. I turned around slowly to see mint green unicorn smiling as widely as she can. "Oops didn't mean to scare you. I was just passing by and wanted to say hi!"

A growing look of concern appeared on my face. "H-hi?"

"You're a human, right!?" I slowly nodded my head. "I knew it! I knew humans were real!" I slowly backed away. "No no wait! I have a bunch of questions!" I shook my head and backed away. And then took off. "WAAIIT!!" She called. I looked over my shoulder and she was running after me. I started running faster. I saw Twilight but I couldn't stop. She must have saw what was going on, because she was chasing me too, or rather the crazy unicorn that was chasing me.

Soon enough I heard a few other ponies join in. Some where even shouting something. Apparently some thought that this was an angry mob. I would've rolled my eyes, but I was too concentrated on running. I was starting to run out of energy. I dove into an alleyway. It was opened on the other side and I quickly walked over. I flattened myself on the wall on the other side of the alley. I tried to catch my breath but a blue pegasus flew overhead. "I found him!!" Shit! I took off running again.

Weaving in and out of side roads and alleys was just about pointless now. I was being predictable and I knew they would catch on eventually. I was trying to think about what to do, but I was drawing a blank. All of this running ended in a cliff. I skidded to a halt as did the ponies. I looked over the edge, but quickly turned around and looked at the crowd. Twilight made her way out of the crowd, looked at me with an apologetic stare, and then turned to look at them. "What is the matter with you all!" There were murmurs of confusion. "No, I think I know what happened. LYRA!!" She yelled. There was a startled yelp from somewhere in the crowd. All of the ponies fanned out and in the middle was the unicorn that started it all. "Step forward please." She slowly did. After she got closer, I took a step back.

"I'm really sorry Twilight."

"You shouldn't be apologizing to me, Lyra."

She looked at the ground. "Oh right." She looked up. "I'm real- What are you doing!"

Twilight turned around and looked at me with a shocked expression. I've backed up closer to the edge and had my arms spread like I had wings. "Don't-!" She was too late. I took one last step back and fell. "Rainbow!"

"On it!"

But she wasn't fast enough. I hit something solid and it all went black.

Is this really how it all ends?

"No..."

I woke up gasping for breath. It was like I haven't been breathing the whole time I was asleep. "Wait a minute." Memories of what happened came back to me. I started panicking and looked around. I looked myself over and calmed down once I saw everything was where it needed to be. I'm in a hospital of some kind. I couldn't tell if it was on Earth or Equestria. I guess I would have to wait until a doctor came in to check on me. Which wouldn't be long I'd imagine, but we'll see. I laid back down and waited.

Sure enough after a minute or two, a doctor and nurse came in to check on me. They were ponies. I sighed, and looked at them. "I guess I'm staying here for awhile longer huh?"

The doctor looked at me with furrowed brows, while the nurse looked at me with sympathetic look. "Yes, it would seem so." The doctor spoke. "I have to ask: Was that why you did it?" He didn't sound so happy.

"Well, yes and no. There was a ledge about twenty...heads(?) down I think. That's what I was aiming for." I scratched my head. "Not so sure I made it though."

"Hmph, no. Princess Celestia save your idiotic flank before you got anywhere close." Sheesh dude chill.

"The Princess?!" I asked. What a surprising turn of events.

"Yes. She want to see A.S.A.P. I'll go tell her you are awake." He turned around. "Nurse look after him until the Princess arrives."

"Yes doctor." The doctor left and she turned to me. "We don't get many suicide cases in Equestria." She had a sad tone of voice. "Why would even think about such a thing?"

"It was the only thing I could think of." I sat sitting up. "I felt cornered."

"But Ms. Heartstrings was apologizing! Couldn't have heard her out?"

I frowned and looked at her. "isn't getting this upset with a patient unprofessional? Think before-" I stopped when I saw her face. She was on the verge of crying. "Sorry."

"Me too." She said with a small catch in her throat. She began checking the medical equipment. Which took her about two minutes considering there was only one thing. I was just sitting there looking at her. I think it was making her uncomfortable, because she was fidgeting an awful lot. I stopped looking at her and looked out of the window. It was dusk, which meant I've been out for a few hours. And if I remember right, Celestia is supposed to lower the sun around this time.

The sun started to go down. "Speak of the devil."

"What!?" The nurse asked in a shocked tone.

I rolled my eyes. "Never mind."

The door opened after awhile and a horse with a multi-colored mane walked in. She told the nurse to leave and dismissed the doctor. Twilight, 'Lyra', and the blue pegasus followed her in. The door closed and she looked at me with an unreadable face. "I am Princess Celestia, co-ruler of Equestria. What is your name, human?"

"Zane, your highness." Best to be respectful to the one who saved me.

She raised an eyebrow. "Hmm...More respectful than the last human I have met."

"Princess?" Twilight spoke up.

"It was a very long time ago My Dear Student. Lyra, I think you have something to say?"

I looked at the mint green unicorn. She looked back at me. "I'm so so sorry!" She had tears forming in her eyes. "I didn't mean to make you resort to jumping off a cliff! I just want to ask some questions! Can you forgive me?" Some tears were streaming from her face. But I wasn't impressed.

I looked out the window. "No." I said maybe a little too harshly. I heard her whimper and leave the room. Fuck...

"Zane!" Twilight yelled.

"What!?" I yelled back, shocking everyone except the Princess. "I don't know how it works here, but in my world you can't forgive or be forgiven that easily. She'll have to work for it!"

"I'm- I thought you were nicer than this!"

Even after everything that's happened? I just looked out of the window. "Calm down Twilight." Celestia told her student. "Try to see things from his perspective."

"Thank you." I said in a flat tone.

"That doesn't excuse you though." She said turning to me.

"I know." I said then looked at her. "I understand that you are the one who caught me?"

"Yes. I knew you were aiming for the ledge, but with the way you were falling, you would have missed."

"I see. Thank you."

"But what would you have done if I didn't catch you?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Honestly?"

She nodded her head. "Yes."

"Probably been a lot better off..."

"And what if you died in your world as well?" She asked slowly.

"Same thing."

"Y-you can't mean that!" Said the pegasus said.

"And you are?"

"Rainbow Dash! Fast-" The Princess cut her off, shaking her head. "Right sorry. But you don't mean that. You can't."

"Maybe, maybe not. It's hard to tell right now." I sighed. This is pointless "I'm sorry guys."

"No" The princess said. "You are alone and confused. I know how you feel." She walked up and put a wing around me.

"Thanks. Could some one get Lyra please?"

"Sure!" Said Rainbow.

After a few minutes of idle chat and awkward silence, Lyra and Rainbow came back into the room. Lyra was unsure but Rainbow told her that it was okay. She slowly walked over to the bed with an unsure look on her face. From here I can see that she has been crying. Shit.

"Lyra?"

"Y-yeah?"

"I called you back to apologize for being so harsh. I'm upset and I wasn't thinking right." She started to get an angry face. "I'm not asking for forgiveness. I'm apologizing, there's a difference."

She calmed down a little. "Okay?"

"I also want to say yes. I do forgive you. You didn't mean to freak me out that much, and I realize that now." I patted the side of the bed. "Come on." She looked confused for a moment but got the message. She jumped onto the bed and we hugged. When the hug broke, Celestia told Twilight and Rainbow to stay and watch over me. Lyra had to go home though. She was about to leave the room when I called out to her. "Lyra?

"Yes?"

"You can asked me those questions next time you're free okay?"

She smiled. "Thanks."

"No problem." Lyra left the room and I looked at the others. "Sleepy time?"

Twilight nodded and Rainbow was already nodding off. "Yep. Goodnight Zane."

"Good night Twilight, Rainbow." Rainbow mumbled in response. I chuckled and laid down. I wasn't really tired but I didn't want to keep the others awake. I needed to get back home. "Maybe I could ask the Princess? Or maybe Twilight?" I thought. "I needed to think of something," I whispered to no one. "But I guess it can wait for awhile. No sense worrying about it..." I yawned but still didn't feel tired. Oh well just close your eyes and wait. Seems to work most of the time.

And so it did.