Fluttershy’s House
“What’s the matter with all of you? You look like you’ve seen an enemy tank.” Robert said as he walked back into
Fluttershy’s tree-house.
Robert then rummaged through his stuff until it dawned on him that he hadn’t brought his hat, but rather his helmet.
“Anyone know where some clothes are for a male pony?” Robert said yelling outside.
“Rarity, I think that’s your cue.” Twilight told Rarity as she jabbed her out of her awe.
“But darling, what can we give him to wear? I rarely make colt’s clothing.” Rarity said still love struck.
“What are you ponies chatting about out there? Do I need to head to town myself to get anything done around here?” Robert said poking his head over the window sill.
“Darling I can go and retrieve you some garments, but I must know your size.” Rarity said with a blush.
“Fine,” Robert said as he took a table cloth out of the pantry and attempted to drape It over his back with his hooves. “one moment ladies.”
Robert walked out with his helmet oddly placed upon his head along with a table cloth draped across his back.
“Remember our deal Princess, I shall see you tomorrow afternoon with the antidote.” Robert said as he walked toward Rarity and the others.
“Actually thou human-form will be achieved by another spell.” Luna replied to the officer’s reminder.
“As long as I don’t have to stay like this…” Robert said rolling his eyes.
“Do not worry Oberst, we shall return you to your past state as soon as we possibly can.” Celestia said with reassurance.
“I sure hope so, for your sake that is…” Robert said with an underlying threat causing Rainbow Dash to get tense.
“Yes, as you said before Oberst. I know of your threat and I can assure you that you will not have to act on it.” Celestia said with a smile.
While Robert discussed additional information with the princesses; Rainbow Dash walked over to Applejack. Rainbow Dash leaned over to Applejack’s ear and whispered “How does she know of this threat? Should we get him?”
“Ah guess you hadn’t been listen for the past couple hours there sugar cube?” Applejack answered.
“What do you mean by that? I’m always paying attention.” Rainbow said putting her hoof down with authority.
“Then why didn’t ya know about the threat?” Applejack retorted.
“I, uh, I, uh, look there’s a flying apple tree.” stammered Rainbow Dash as she pointed to the sky and then retreat hurriedly behind the other Mane 6.
“Dashie’s head sure is in the clouds… all that arguing with the human musta wore her out.” Applejack said to herself.
Meanwhile Rainbow began pondering about the larger tanks the Oberst had mentioned to quickly cover up her strange attraction to the gray pony.
“Is it that bad?” said Robert noticing all the blushes among the crowd of ponies outside the door. “At least your que…Princess Celestia doesn’t think I look like a walking table.”
“Let me help you with that Oberst Johansson,” Celestia said as she transformed the table cloth into a grey cloak. “is that better?”
“Thank you, I shall see you two tomorrow at eighteen hundred.” Robert said as his emotion went back to a serious tone. “I guess I won’t have to receive any clothes from you, white pony.” With that the two princesses boarded a larger chariot and began heading back to Canterlot.
“Rarity darling, and I can still patch up your uniform if you would like.” Rarity said as she gestured to the house.
“I guess….. “ Robert replied.
“Wonderful, I’ll have them done before you are a human again.” Rarity said as Fluttershy’s door was magically opened. Then a holey uniform floated out of the house with a magical aura around it.
“Now what am I needing to do Miss Sparkle? That is to get rid of the overstocked magic.” Robert said tapping his hoof impatiently on the ground.
“Well, you need to use your magic; I’ll teach you how to operate it.” Twilight responded as her eyes lit up since she, for once, would be the teacher.
“Alright, I’m still not very trusting in this whole magic idea…. Talking, intelligent, colorful ponies is already unfathomable. Magic being “real” is like saying that tree is a cow and expecting me to believe it.” Robert responded as he skeptically looked at Twilight.
“Once you’ve used it, magic won’t seem so farfetched.” Twilight said trying to open Robert’s mind to magic.
“Oh, I guess we’ll see who’s right.” Robert answered. “As for the rest of you, thank you for your food, help, and company. But I will no longer need your assistance.” Robert said attempting to leave.
“But what about your “Welcome to Equestria/Ponyville/Fluttershy’s House Party”!” popped in Pinkie appearing in front of Robert.
“How’d you, umm no thank you mam, I have no need for a party.” Robert said passing Pinkie Pie on the road.
“Where are you going silly? Oh and you can call me Pinkie Pie, or Pinkie. Making all my friends smile is what I love to do.” Pinkie said hopping up and down to the Oberst’s left.
“Ponyville…” Robert replied.
“Ponyville’s that way silly.” Pinkie said pointing the other direction.
“Oh, well I thank you then. Now please leave me be……” Robert said before being cut off by a wagon. “Where’d that c…..”
“It’s my welcome wagon!” Pinkie replied before breaking out into song.
Welcome welcome welcome
A fine welcome to you
“Ah you don’t….” Robert attempted to interrupt.
Welcome welcome welcome I say how do you do?
“I still have a……” again he tried
Welcome welcome welcome
I say hip hip hurray
“I still have headache you know.” he finally finished saying.
“Oh yeah. Sorry Robert.” Pinkie said with a frown as she attempted to turn off the wagon.
Suddenly a ding came from wagon and a cake popped out of the oven on a massive pan. Then a shout of whistles unleashed a shower of confetti coating Robert and Pinkie.
“Hey it looks like I remembered this time.” Pinkie commented.
“What was that?” Robert asked in response.
“It’s a wagon silly, I am very sorry for hurting your feelings, maybe some cake will make you happy.” Pinkie said cutting a piece of cake.
“Actually I meant, oh never mind. I guess that cake does look pretty good.” Robert said succumbing to his growling stomach.
Pinkie then handed Robert the slice of cake on a plate to which he lifted his hoof and was unhappy.
“How am I supposed to use a fork without fingers to hold it?” Robert glanced over to Pinkie.
“Forks aren’t needed, just use your hoof and pick it up.” Pinkie said smiling as she devoured a piece of cake.
“But I have nothing to hold it with. It’s just a hoof.” Robert replied puzzled as he looked at his hoof.
“Don’t worry about it, it works. Not sure why though……” Pinkie said as she trailed off into deep thought briefly. “Don’t just stand there, come join us girls.” Pinkie said in between bites.
Robert looked down at the cake and reached for it as if he still had his hands, and somehow the cake was grasped by a joint in the hoof near the end. He was sure horses didn’t have one from where he was from but all this thought was broken as he took a bite of cake.
“Woh, this cake is….. is……. is good.” Robert stammered as he regained his serious posture. “Very good cake Miss Pie.”
“Thank you, but I like to be called Pinkie or Pinkie Pie.” she replied with a massive smile.
“Alright then Pinkie Pie, thank you for the welcoming, but I must get my basic training in this so called magic.” the Oberst said as he attempted to make air-quotes with his hooves.
The Mane 6 and Robert then finished up their eating of the cake before they went their separate ways.
Meanwhile at Twilight’s House/Library
“I hate being sent home early to make sure other ponies can access the library.” Spike said with a huff as he entered the door.
The sound of wings could be heard as he walked in and he was greeted by an owl.
“Whoo”
“Oh hi Owloysius.” Spike said with a quick wave.
“Whoo”
“You” Spike replied.
“Whoo Whoo”
“You, oh, what’s the matter?” Spike said as he escaped an endless cycle of questions and answers.
“Whoo Whoo Whoo” said the owl before heading into the backroom.
“Where are you going Owloysius?” shouted Spike at the now leaving feathered friend.
Suddenly there was a crash and a bang along with a bit of smoke as Spike entered the backroom.
“What did you do!” Spike yelled as he saw a mess of books strewn across the floor.
“Whoo”
“Hey, what are you doing now?” yelled Spike as Owloyisius knocked a pile of books down revealing a lighter blue unicorn pony with a white mane. “What are you doing here?” Spike said with authority as he attempted to look big. “Didn’t Twilight teach you enough, when she saved your hide from the Ursa Minor?”
“I, know nothing of which you speak young dragon, but since you do appear familiar with this feathered nuisance, would you mind taking him away.” Trixie said as she floated three more books to her side.
“The bird is a nuisance, you’re the nuisance! Get out of Twilight’s library!” Spike shouted while holding up a scroll like a sword.
“That is no way to treat a guest young dragon, I am only here seeking information on the present date along with medical information regarding amnesia.” Trixie said without any real show of fear.
“It’s December 15th 2012” Spike responded as he rolled his eyes.
“It can’t be, it’s still 2009, it has to be!” Trixie yelled as she began to look nervous.
Spike almost began to laugh at the showmare’s loss of time but stopped when Trixie began to cry.
“I lost three years of my life……” Trixie said weeping onto the cover of a book titled “Lean on Me”
“Umm umm it’ll be ok?” Spike said as he walked over to the sad showmare and patted her head.
“How can I impress my family now? My Dad wanted me to join the family business in operating the theater, why didn’t I just stay?” Trixie lamented as she grabbed Spike like a doll and squeezed him.
“Um, I can…….can’t breathe Trixie.” Spike choked out as Trixie held tight to the small dragon before letting go.
“I apologize young one.” Trixie stood up and said. “I must keep my cool for I am The Great and Powerful Trixie.”
“Would you like some tea? Twilight always likes a cup when she reads.” Spike asked as he looked up to the blue pony.
“Tea would be much appreciated, two sugars please.” Trixie said as she sat back down and wiped away a few more tears.
“Ok then. Oh and the books on ammnnia is over in the front room under A, I think.” Spike said pointing to the front room.
“Oh, how did I miss that, thank you young dragon.” Trixie replied as she got up and trotted over to the shelves.
Road to Ponyville
“What sort of books on history do you hold in your library, I am assuming it holds many books right?” Robert said as he continued lifting rocks along the path.
“Keep lifting and dropping those rocks your doing great! And yes, we have many history books too.” Twilight said in response.
“Good, I’ll be very happy to overview this planet’s history.” he added.
The two continued their walk until they finally arrived at the library.
“Are all your houses trees? Or in trees? “ Robert said still focused on lifting and dropping the stone in his “magical” grip.
“No, just look around.” Twilight said as she practically ran into the door due to the laughter she got out of the question.
“I’m glad you enjoyed it…” Robert said sarcastically.
Twilight then opened the door and walked into her house.
“Spike, I’m home! The Oberst is here too.” Twilight said yelling up the stairs expecting Spike to be napping.
“Hi Twilight, I d…” Spike attempted to say before being cut off.
“Spike would you mind making some tea? I have six hours to teach a pony how to operate basic magic so he can rid of his extra magic.” Twilight said before beginning a long rant on different techniques she may use to accomplish her intended goal. Meanwhile Spike rolled his eyes and headed to the kitchen.
“Oh boy, she’s going to be in for a big surprise.” Spike whispered to himself as he thought about Twilight finding Trixie in her backroom, or even the guest bedroom adjacent to the backroom. “Maybe Rarity needs some comforting.” Spike said with a grin.
His train of thought though was interrupted when a large gray unicorn patted him on the shoulder.
“Um, little dragon, at least where I’m from, you don’t overflow your drinking cups.” Robert said nudging the seemingly lost dragon.
“Oh, holy guacamole, thank you human guy.” Spike said as he quickly shut off the faucet and dumped some excess water from the kettle.
“What was that all about?” Robert continued while Spike turned on the oven.
Spike began thinking, finally another man who isn’t related to Twilight’s friends. “Just thinking about a special pony.” Spike said as his eyes shaped into hearts.
“What?” Robert said bewildered.
“You know, a special pony…..” Spike said with a nudge and a wink.
“Hmm, I’m confused Spigot….” Robert responded before being corrected.
“It’s Spike.” Spike said defensively.
“Spike then, I am lost on what you mean by a special pony. Do you mean a mentally troubled patient? Maybe a family member like Twilight appears to be..” Robert paused pondering on what the dragon was hinting at. I wouldn’t personally call my parents special people, I would call them my parents…. With that Robert began to sob on that thought.
“Uh, what’s wrong , Oberst Yohandsen?” Spike asked as he became puzzled by yet another spontaneous sobbing.
“Nothing…just my allergies are getting to me… may I ask what are you referring to by special pony?” Robert said wiping a couple tears from his eyes.
“You know, like a girlfriend.” Spike said with another nudge.
“Huh, but you’re a dragon. Or is pony just what they say here instead of body or one or whatnot.” Robert said thinking back to all the phrases he had heard used by the ponies.
“No, I mean a pony, the most beautiful pony to walk in Equestria.” Spike replied as he began to hover.
“But, um you’re a dragon…..” Robert added with much confusion in his head.
“Yes, but I’ll find a way for her to love me.” Spike said with a determined face.
“Oh, good luck I guess then…” Robert said before being interrupted by a whistle from the tea kettle.
“Yay, tea!” Twilight squealed from the front room.
“I would move if I were you.” Spike said to Robert while gesturing to the table.
“What do you mean Spike?” Robert responded.
Suddenly a purple blur shot through the swinging door and bowled over the gray stallion attempting to move.
“That’s why...” Spike said with a small laugh.
“Aaah” the two unicorns yelled in unison as they toppled head over hoof into the cabinet.
“Sorry about that Oberst Johansson.” Twilight replied sheepishly with a blush.
“What’s the rush? Does this always happen Spike?” Robert said looking bewildered and put his hood on his head to stop his head from throbbing.
“Only when she’s been up more than a day straight…” Spike commented. “Also this is her favorite tea.”
“Oh, what flavor is this tea?” asked the officer pony as he thought back to his times in London with the many smells of assorted teas.
“Lilly and tulip spiced black tea with a hint of lemon.” Spike said with pride. “I invented it myself.”
“Yeah, when you dropped the flowers I meant to present on, into my tea.” Twilight said with a giggle.
“Well I did invent it!” Spike replied defensively only getting another grin from Twilight.
“If you don’t mind me interrupting your personal history lesson, I would like to get to work. And did you say flowers?” Robert said with a less than interested look.
“Yes, why do you ask… oh, well us ponies eat many sorts of flowers along with other greens.” Twilight said as her voice switched back to that of a teacher.
“Oh, well I guess I would like mine just hinted with lemon.” Robert said just imagining what a flower could do to his human stomach. (I know not much but it sounds much worse)
“Alright then, Spike make sure…” Twilight before Spike cut her off with an abrupt “I know, I know”
The trio of tea drinkers then proceeded to train and explain the skeptical Oberst Robert in the ways of magic. Spike though was less enthused being that he knew he would replace the rock at some point.
Meanwhile a lighter blue pony sat in the guest bedroom reading multiple books for information regarding amnesia.
“I’m starting to think they forgot to add it in this dictionary…” Trixie said with sarcasm along with annoyance.
December 15th 1943 Dregen, German held Austria
“Heil Hitler” saluted a group of SS scouts.
“Heil Hitler! All but the leader of this squad is to leave.” returned the SS officer Oberst Fransheim.
“It would appear that the Wehrmacht officer has gone into the town of ponies sir!” one of them spoke up.
“Good, this gives us a chance to begin setting up a base there. Did you find any caves?” Fransheim questioned as he pointed to the local map generated from what the scouts knew of Equestria.
“Here and here sir, this one appears to skinny to fit a tank though.” the soldier replied with haste.
“Good, send a regiment and clear out the cave of threats. Then send someone back for the supplies.” Fransheim said as he gestured to the map pointing to certain locations.
“Sir, what if Oberst Johansson sees us.” the soldier asked.
“Tell him the portal is back up for a little while, we’re just returning his food.” Oberst Fransheim replied.
“Yes sir!” the soldier
“Heil Hitler!”
“Heil Hitler!”
The soldier then met up with his squad and they grabbed the officer in charge of a regiment and relayed the orders. Then the Regimentskommandeur informed his 3,000 men and marched them through the freshly reopened portal.
Everfree Forest
3,000 soldiers marched to the cave’s location which had been tasked for them to clear. When they arrived they sent in a scouting party to check out the cave. After about fifteen minutes they then returned with their report.
“Sir, you aren’t going to believe this.” replied the scout.
“What is it soldier” replied the Regimentskommandeur.
“There’s gems in the cave sir.” The soldier said showing the one in his hand.
“Gems, how many?” inquired the Regimentskommandeur.
“A lot sir, so many we cannot even see the top of the pile.” commented the scout as he took another out of his pocket. “They are of assorted colors and sizes.”
“Is it clear?” the officer replied.
“Yes sir! There’s nothing in the cave except these gems.” the soldier said with much confidence.
“How far back did you go?” inquired the officer again.
“At least 500 meters sir.” the soldier responded.
“Alright then, tell the messengers of this news so we can get some sort of transport. Also tell 1st Battalion to head in the cave and secure the area.” the officer gave orders.
“Yes sir!” replied the soldier before he went off to do his duties.
Deep inside the cave lurked something far more threatening than gems, a dragon.
Twilight’s house/library
“You’re doing a lot better Robert, let me get a book out of the back though so we can move on.” Twilight said praising the Oberst’s ability.
“Alright I guess, anything to get this done quicker.” Robert lied to his host. He truly did actually enjoy this for it had been the first truly relaxing thing e had done in years. Though magic seemed still very impossible to him, he couldn’t think of any logical or scientific explanation for the telekinesis he was now able to achieve. His thoughts were shattered by a scream.
“What the hay are you doing here, how did you get in here!” Twilight said yelling at the groggy Trixie who laid on the guest bed having fallen asleep from a long day.
“What?” Trixie replied still not awake.
“Spike! What is Trixie doing here?” she shouted again.
Spike scurried into the backroom and spotted the angry purple mare staring at him from the door of the guest bedroom.
“Um, well Twilight. She was trying to find information on some illness. She seemed really sad about whatever it was.” Spike said trying to cover up any trouble before it could get worse.
“What illness?” Twilight said calming down a bit.
“Amnesia.” Trixie replied coming out of her sleepy state slowly.
“Why would you need to look up such a problem?” Twilight pressed on expecting Trixie to attempt some sort of lie.
“I think I may have it.” Trixie said right off the bat, startling Twilight.
“Spike is this true?” Twilight turned back to the baby dragon.
“I think so, she thought It was 2009 still.” Spike said in response.
“Oh, well… “Twilight sarted before Robert interrupted her walking in the door.
“What’s all the commotion?” Robert said as he came through the door.
“An old “friend” of ours is in need of some help.” Twilight said putting emphasis on the word friend.
Then the light blue pony walked out of the room past Twilight and said, “Who’s the nice-looking colt?”
It then dawned on Robert, this Trixie was the same as the one who had attempted to kill him.
“The man who will end you!” Robert yelled as he reared up his front hooves and grabbed Trixie in his magic.
“What?” said the three others in the room in near perfect unison.
“She’s the one who tried to capture me! Now she will pay for her actions since I can’t trust your “police” can do any better than the morons in the SS.” yelled Robert as he began choking the showmare.
“I….don’t…… know…….who……you…..are.” gasped out Trixie as she grabbed at her throat.
“Stop that Oberst. Stop that Robert! You’re going to kill her!” Twilight yelled at Robert.
“That’s the point Miss Sparkle!” Robert yelled back in an acidic tone.