Wha? What is this place? Hello? Someone here? I can't see anything, hello?
You truly don't remember? How strange. Even stranger I can enter your dreams.
What? Who are you? What do you mean by entering my dreams? Do you know me?!
How interesting. I'll have to tell my sister about this. We will meet again.
Wait! Please! I need help, I need-
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I jumped awake right as the cold water came down on my head. Losing some Stallion points for the filly like scream. Now I was out for blood for whoever decided to wake me up from that dream.
My eyes soon rested upon two figures. Shaking my head, I could make them out at last. One was a big red stallion, holding a large bucket in his mouth. The other was an orange mare, complete with a hat on top of her head.
"There, now that y'all are awake, mind telling myself and big Macintosh why you were taken there nap in our family barn."
"Why the hay did you do that! Ever hear of just shaking me awake?"
The orange and Macintosh both raised an eye brow. "Well partner, you're sleeping in our barn without permission. And I would watch your lip, or big Mac here will show you the door."
"Eeeyup."
I sighed in defeat. Guess I did break onto their property. I just wanted a bit of sleep before heading into town. I do owe them an apology.
"I'm sorry. I was heading into town, and it was getting dark. I woke up in a cave some ways off. I, I think I was attacked. Now I'm trying to find out what happened to me."
They both gave me a look of suspicion. And just as big Mac was taking a step towards me, the orange farmer spoke up.
"That so? And y'all aren't with that no good fancy dressed guy? The one that harassed me yesterday?"
"What? No. Honest."
Big Mac looked over to the orange farmer, raising a brow. She looked at him with a look of uncertainty. But not a moment later held her head high with a smile of confidence.
"Go on Mac. Get started on your chores. If he gives me trouble, I'll deal with him."
He hesitated. "Ya sure Applejack?"
"I'm sure."
With that, he shrugged and left out the barn. Passing a tiny little filly who decided to watch and listen. Applejack turned towards me and handed a towel. She seemed less tense then before. But it was obvious she didn't trust me. Fair enough I supposed.
"So what's your name partner?"
"Well. I ah... I don't know. I can't remember anything."
"Really now. I'm sorry to hear that. I wish I could help you but I don't know you. Sorry sugar cube." There was real sympathy in her eyes. Maybe she does believe me.
"Thanks. Anyway, my only clue was a note left were I woke up. It was a list listing names of places I didn't recognize. One was Cloudsdale, and the other was a place called Sweet Apple Acers. Do any of those names ring any bells miss?"
She seemed much more alert as soon as I finished. Applejack began to move toward me aggressively. So much for that.
"Cloudsdale is the big Pegasus shin dig. And Sweet Apple Acers is right below your hooves there mister."
"Relax! I don't think it was mine anyway. Though I think it might belong to somepony that was coming to see you."
"Haven't seen no soul until you came along mister. Look if y'all want help, I'd take you into town and I'll buy ya a meal and show ya to a friend. Name's Twilight, and I'm sure she can help ya better than I can."
With that Applejack was pacing out the door. Probably expecting me to follow. So I shrugged and started to trot along side. She definitely had some spirit in her. For a moment I was tempted to ask if she was planning to do anything. But a thought came to mind. What if I was married? That put any thought of attraction out of my mind.
Besides, I've got bigger priorities.
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The trip walking into town was uneventful. I realized at some point that little filly was following us. Applejack never acknowledged her, and I didn't mind. No one spoke. That is, no one spoke until we entered town.
"Welcome to Ponyvile partner! Greatest town in all of Equestria! You will not find a friendlier town in all these here parts!"
Applejack turned towards me and held out a hoof full of bits. I took them and stashed them in one of my empty pockets. This for some reason confused the two.
"Um, mister?" The young filly spoke up. "Why don't you just use your magic?"
Ah. I knew unicorns could do something special. I took a bit out and tried to levitate it out of my hand. But it wouldn't budge.
"I, guess I just don't remember the spell. I'm sure this Twilight can help with that."
Applejack nodded. "For sure. Twi is the greatest magic wielder of all time. Now her place is the old library. It's a big tree, cant miss it. Be careful though, she's been on edge since just last week we let Discord free."
"Who?" I asked.
Both mare and filly sighed. Applejack answering in only, "Long story. Tell y'all some other time."
We exchanged goodbyes and they both wished me luck. I learned the filly's name was Applebloom. Afterwards they both trotted off back to their farm. I decided to go buy some bandages and some food.
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I got to look around a little while waiting in lines, or eating breakfast. It really was a nice town. The ponies were friendly, and I had a real sense of home. I didn't think to ask around and see if someone knew me though. Whoever attacked me in those caves had to be from this town. Or at least may still be here. So for now, better keep quiet.
Actually, the ponies here are starting to weird me out. Some keep staring at me. And whenever I pass by a group or two, they stop and whisper. Do I live here? Am I famous?
Honestly, I just hope that this Twilight can help me.
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I've just been wondering around for awhile. I can't find this stupid library. Cant miss it, sure.
So for now I'm just resting in the park. Might as well just enjoy the nice weather.
"Excuse me?" A young mare's voice broke me from thought. "Do you have the time?"
She was a mint colored unicorn, with a harp as her cutie mark.
"Oh, sure." I pulled out that pocket watch and looked at the time. "It's 1:46 miss."
She smiled and nodded. "Thanks mister. See ya!" And with that, she was gone.
I smiled to myself. Felt good to help someone. Better than just sleeping around and eating. I ate a whole roll of bread and three apples and still felt starved. Hugh.
Then I noticed something. On the inside of the upper part of the watch was a quote of some kind. I read it aloud.
"Vigilance is the sharpest of all my swords."
What's that supposed to mean? Now looking at it, this watch is handmade. Custom built. I wonder if it's mine. It was in my coat pocket after all. But this is kinda expensive looking. It must have been a gift, or maybe I'm rich. Might explain why ponies are acting weird around me. Maybe I'm rich and famous!
"Ha! That'd make my day." I laughed.