//------------------------------// // Is it worth seeking for? // Story: It must be real...... // by TheBronyaroundthecorner //------------------------------// It must be real….. By TheBronyaroundthecorner Eat, sleep, school and repeat, I’ve lived by that rule for the majority of my life and every day I hope for something to happen that will change my life forever. I have been a brony for maybe four months now and the impact that it has had on me was indescribable, it just feels right, anyway trying to juggle school and MLP has been tricky but I manage. Most people find a fifteen year old boy who enjoys My Little Pony kinda weird, they don’t know what they’re missing. My name is Anthony by the way, and one day while searching on the internet, I came across a quote which blew my mind to this very day. It reads: “If you could have one wish, what would it be? We all have hopes and dreams that we do almost anything to make real. And if we get lucky, and our wish is granted, maybe that's what we call happiness.” ― Sakura I read and reread the quote over and over taking in the words. “I wish Equestria was real and all the ponies that lived there, I wish, I wish it was real.” Minutes passed and I finally spoke again. “it must be real…” <<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>> “Ugh! Stupid alarm.” I muttered struggling to get out of bed. It has become a daily occurrence for me waking up at six in the morning, it was still dark so watching where I stepped was always a challenge. After a few slips and near-falls I made it to the kitchen, I made my breakfast and sat down at the table when I heard a certain hyperactive voice emanating from the pantry. “Whereistheflour? Ilikeflouralotincupcakesandbigcakes.” said the voice. “I’ve heard that voice before, but how…” Getting up from the table, I slowly moved towards the kitchen, being weary not to make too much noise. Poking my head around the door into the pantry, immediately a pink blur zipped past me and vanished. “Was that Pinkie Pie? Bu…wha….how?” I took a step back, trying to process what just happened. After mentally slapping myself, believing I am seeing things, I continued on with my morning routine. The rest of the day was normal schoolwork; assignments, homework and more assignments, still baffled by the events that were taken place earlier. I told a fellow brony what happened and he said that I’m seeing things and it would be awesome if they were real. “if they were real… Oh…my….!” I couldn’t believe this was happening, I felt dizzy and sat down at the nearest bench. “forget science and logic, this is real, they’re real, and I am going to find them, no matter what.” <<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>> The trip home was just like every other day, loud and aggravating, but I always try to keep calm and not get the urge to discipline the crap out of everyone. I hopped off the bus and walked along the path towards my house and something caught my attention, a smell, not like any smell but a vanilla and chocolate smell coming from the other side of the bushes next to the path. Quickly glancing over, I spotted something that nearly made me fall over, it was Sugar Cube Corner, the one and only, that’s for certain. “I need to cut back on the internet.” Shaking my head, I climbed over the bush and moved cautiously forward. The closer I got the more audible the voices coming from inside were. No word could describe what I was feeling and shaking at this point was a huge understatement, I reached for the door handle and without reconsidering, opened the door. “Arghh, Damn it!” I shouted in surprise. A bright, blinding light consumed me, fighting against temptation, I dared not open my eyes. “Do not be afraid strange being, we will not bring harm to you. But why do you fight it, if it is what you are seeking?” Announced a loud prestigious voice. I managed to stand up, using my hands to shield my eyes. “Isn’t what you’re seeking worth fighting for, otherwise it’s not worth seeking in the first place?” Proving a valid point, I felt more confident and slowly lowered my hand, keeping the other in front of my face. “In this case, it is not about how and why, but where and what is worth seeking.” After hearing this response, the light began to dim enough to see the source of the voice. “Princess Celestia, I am seeking happiness, compassion and mostly friendship. I hope to find it not in a place but inside something or somepony to be exact.” Celestia stood there, smiling down at me, she then placed her hoof on my shoulder. Feeling it was right, I smiled back expecting something to happen, I was right. Out of nowhere, six more ponies were standing behind me, smiling. “This is the best day of my life ever, I thank all of you for filling my life with happiness and kindness.” I found myself moving closer to the Mane 6. Twilight trotted up to me and gave me the biggest smile. I smiled back as she stood on her hind legs and embraced me in a hug which lasted for minutes before moving apart. “Thank you for believing in us umm…what’s your name?” Twilight slightly blushed before regaining herself. I chuckled softly, and just continued to smile. “My name is Anthony.” Twilight was then joined by Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity and lastly Pinkie Pie, who gave me a slight wink. After many thanks and some hugs, Celestia moved up behind me and spoke. “While we all are thankful of this, he must go,” she turned to me and continued, “but if you want to be among us, you must learn from us, learn the values of friendship and always remember, it is not about how and why, it is about where and what.” I tried not to tear up but some escaped and ran down my cheek. “I want to be with you, all of you.” Turning my head towards the others, I noticed that they were all downed too, even Rainbow Dash. “It is decided then, you will return back to your world and learn the lessons of friendship, good luck.” <<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>> The last thing I remember was a bright light and then waking up on the bus, I hopped off and walked home, thinking about the magical moment that transpired. I walked in the door of my house and entered my room, placing my school bag on the ground I sat on my bed and kept repeating in my head these words: It must be real and I will find them……