//------------------------------// // Acceptence // Story: One Soul, Two Worlds // by Sparkleman //------------------------------// "Lets get this party started!" Spike said. We were just entering town when the dragon made his announcement. I couldn't wait either and was a little sour that Spike said it first. "Um, Spike, we won't be at Sugarcube Corner for another five minutes," pointed out Rainbow Dash, "But I could get you there in ten seconds flat if you want to go ahead." "Never mind. I want to get there with all of you." "Good answer, because I wouldn't let you get to my party before I did." I said. We started laughing at Spike defeated reaction. As the laughter calmed down I say Applejack talking to Big Mac. She's probably just filling him in on how I got here, I thought to myself. I turned my attention to Rarity and Pinkie who were walking together. I changed my pace to match with them and struck up a conversation to past the time. "So, Rarity, what's this about a Tom fellow?" I asked, even though I knew the answer. "I he an ex-coltfriend or something along that line." Rarity seemed taken back at my sudden interest and shook a little in disgust when I mention a coltfriend. Before she could answer Pinkie jumped in. "Oh no, Tom wasn't anything like that. Tom was a giant rock that Rarity thought was a giant diamond when Discord came back and changed us into things that weren't us. Rarity named it Tom and worshipped it until Twilight brought us all back from what seemed like a scary dream that I couldn't laugh at and make disappear. When Twilight brought us back Rarity through out Tom and told us never to speak of it again like how I am doing right now." Pinkie finally realized what she had just done and looked over at an infuriated Rarity staring her down. All she got ok was a simple "Oops" before Rarity tackled her. "PIIIINNNKIIIEEE!" Shouted Rarity in anger rivaling Twilights flame mode, "WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT TOM!" "To never ever ever ever ever talk about him, I mean it," squeaked Pinkie. "Alright then," said Rarity acting as if nothing had happened, "now tell us about this party darling." Ok, note to self, do not piss-off Rarity in any way. She is down right scarier than Jason, Freddie, and Jigsaw combined. Wait, if she's like then what about... I turned to face Twilight picturing her mane erupting in flames from pure rage. My body shivered from the image brought before me. "What's wrong Dylan?" asked a concern Twilight noticing my sudden shivering. "Oh, nothing," I replied, "Just thought of something scary, that's all." "Dylan, if you become scared just laugh at it and it will disappear." "Ok Pinkie, I'll try but I don't think laughing alone will make these creatures go away." "THEN GIGGLE TOO!" Pinkie said enthusiastically. We all began to laugh, Pinkie included. We laughed for a good minute before we calmed down. I do have to say though, I feel better now after that laugh. We continued for the next few minutes go over what had happened the past two days since I arrived. It brought a new light into just how strong I was in this world. Twilight also remembered that she hadn't sent a letter to Celestia yet about my appearance and made a mental note to write it tonight. The next twenty minutes passed rather quickly and the next thing any of us knew we were in front of Sugarcube Corner. "Oh, we're here." Stated Twilight. I couldn't help myself. I turned to Twilight with a giant, yet creepy smile and said, "You don't say." Dash, Pinkie, and Spike immediately bursted out laughing at the one liner. Twilight seemed taken back at first but realized it was a joke and giggled a little herself. Applejack, Mac, Rarity, and Fluttershy missed what I said and looked at us with wonder and curiosity at what made us laugh. Pinkie, regaining herself rather quickly, piped up, "Come on everypony! Lets go party!" We cheered and entered the bakery. As soon as we enter about three dozen ponies popped out and yelled, "SURPRISE!" They then saw who they were saying surprise to and froze. Bon-bon though started to say something but was muffled by a quick reacting Rainbow Dash. Before anypony could move or yell out in fear I quickly said what I had prepare beforehand. "Hello everypony," I started very politely and calmly, "My name in Dylan Sparks and I am a human. I know I look strange and maybe scary, but I promise you I am friendly. If I wasn't, would I be walking in with seven ponies and a dragon who treat me as a friend?" My words seemed to prevent anypony from screaming but they were will unconvinced. At least it seemed like they would give me a chance. "Don't blow this one up dylan, it might be you only chance," I thought to myself. I looked over at Dash who was still partially gagging Bob-Bon and motioned for her to release her. She complied and surprisingly Bon-Bon didn't scream again. I let out a breath of air in relief then turned to Twilight. "Ok, I calmed them down, but how do i get them to trust me," I whispered into Twilight's ear. "Let me handle this," she whispered back. She faced the group of ponies and coughed clearing her voice. "as I have seen, most of you are afraid of this new being being presented to you..." "Thanks Twilight for being to blunt," I thought. "... but why are you so scared of him? If he wanted to hurt anypony he would have already. He makes it very clear that he is here peacefully and just wants to belong. Lets follow the ways that the princesses have taught us and spread kindness and love to our guest, just as you all did with Spike and me. You showed me through Spike that everypony here can accept something new, and also forgive if that something new hurts you. Lets give Dylan here a chance that everypony deserves when arriving in a new town." Oh my god, I was about to cry for how she stood up for me. I looked around and saw that the other mane six were on the edge of crying also. I looked around the room at the ponies and saw that they had listened and all of their fear had been wiped clean away. I wiped my eyes and coughed getting everyone attention focused on me. "Well, now that the serious stuff is out of the way. Lets Party!" I shouted out the last part while throwing my arms wide. Pinkie ran over to a pony I recognized as DJ-pon3. DJ trotted over to her system and started up some music. I forgot that even though these ponies live in an age of what seems to be the medieval ages to us, they have technology like lights and sound systems. The party started to pick up and I was greeted by several ponies, some who I knew such as Cheerilee, Bon-Bon, and even Derpy. That was an interesting meeting, but thats another story for another time. A few hours, and lots of cupcakes later, the party began to come to a close. The invited ponies started heading home, saying their final goodbyes to me and the great party to Pinkie. After all the ponies left Applejack and Big Mac said their goodbyes. They had some last minute things they had to do at the farm before nightfall and took their leave. Fluttershy excused herself because she had to go feed the animals at her house and politely left. All that was left was Pinkie, Twilight, Dash, the Cakes and myself in the room. I noticed the absence of Rarity first. "Um, anypony know where Rarity took off to?" "She had to go back to the Boutique about an hour or so ago," responded Spike rather quickly, "She had an important order that she had to finish by tonight. I offered to go help but she convinced me to stay here." "Oh, ok." I said. Just then something hit my mind. Where am I going to sleep? "Um, I just realized, I have nowhere to stay tonight." "That's fine," said Twilight, "You can sleep at the library, there's plenty of room." "Thanks." Suddenly we heard crying from upstairs. "Oh, that must by the twins," said Mrs. Cake, "I'll go check up on them." "I'll come with you sugarplum," said Mr. Cake. With that Mr. and Mrs. Cake left the room. "Well, it's getting late," said Twilight, "best if we get heading to the library and settle in." "Yea," I replied yawning, "see ya tomorrow Pinkie and Dash." "Night!" They replied in unison. Twilight, with Spike on her back, and I left the bakery and headed to the library. After a few minutes of walking we were there. Twilight opened the door and we walked in. "Make yourself at home while I prep your bed," said Twilight. "Ok, do you mind if I read some stuff on magic?" "No, not at all. The magic section is over there." She pointed at the top shelf of the far left bookcase. "Thanks." I walked over and looked through the book covers. I decided to read what looked like a beginner book on magic call Magic and You, Easy Elemental Magic. I flipped to the electric spells and did some brief reading on them before switching over to ice spells. Before I knew it an hour had passed, Spike had gone to sleep, and Twilight had finished prepping my room "That's a good book, taught me all of the basic elemental spells." I looked up form the book to the clock noticing it was pressing midnight. I yawned rather loudly causing Twilight to yawn as well. "Guess it's time to get to bed, we're both exhausted," I said. Twilight just nodded and started heading up the stairs. I walked over the the door to my room. When Twilight reached the top of the stairs she turned around and said, "Goodnight Dylan, have fun back in your world" "I'll try, but it will be hard without Pinkie." We laughed a little at that before I continued. "Yea, well, goodnight to you too Twilight." With that I entered my room and fell face first on my bed. I thought about how easily the citizens of ponyville accepted me after they got to know me before letting the refreshing wave of sleep roll over me. ------------------------------- That's it for this chapter. All I can say is that writing these things have really been fun, along with next chapter will be about 3500 to 4000 words in length. I'm going try to start making longer chapters without taking away release times. As always, if there are any errors or suggestions I am happy to take them. P.S. Still looking for an editor if anypony wants to volunteer.