Chapter 1
A new arrival – A confused Human
Morsidus woke up in the middle of what looked like a hallway. “Where am I? How did I get here?” he asked himself. He had a painful headache and went to go put his hand on his head, when he realized it was a hoof.
He sat there all wide-eyed looking at his new hoof and looked at the rest of his body. He realized that he was either dreaming or going insane. He kicked his leg against a nearby table and instantly reacted to the pain.
“Not a dream. OK. So I’m a pony, in a weird world and in a hallway. I can adapt, and I will adapt. At least I still have that.” He said as he looked back at his flank and noticed that his tattoo from home was there on both sides. He went to try to stand on his back legs alone but kept losing his balance. He figured it wouldn't work so he started to walk down the hall.
He came across a reflective object and decided to look into it. He noticed that his eyes were not like normal, they were slotted like a cat or a dragon. He pondered this as he kept walking down the hall. After a while of wandering around, he heard a male voice from behind him.
“Halt, don't move!” As Morsidus turned around, he noticed a white unicorn with a blue mane walked up and was holding up a spear with some sort of magic. “State your business for breaking and entering into the royal castle of Canterlot or I will send you to the dungeon.” He said with an aggressive tone.
Morsidus took a step back while trying to find his voice. He finally stopped and showed the armed unicorn that he was able to protect himself if needed.
“I don't know how I got into the royal castle, or to this world for that matter. I come from a world of creatures called humans. I was performing in a music festival when one of the bass stacks blew up. It messed with all the equipment, and I guess it opened up a rift panel that sent me here and turned me into this form.”
The unicorn just stared at him, confused. Finally, he decided to speak. “Follow me. I will take you to the throne room of Princess Celestia. My name is Shining Armour. What is yours?” He pulled the spear away but kept it ready in case Morsidus tried anything.
“My name from my world would probably confuse you. I do go by a nickname. Morsidus Grim-Record. It is nice to meet you. Is this Princess Celestia the matriarch of this realm?”
Shining just gave him another confused look then realized what he asked. “Yes. She rules all of Equestria along side the three others. I am sure you will meet them in due time since all are in the castle for a summit.”
Morsidus just walked behind Shining until they reached a massive door. The guards on duty stopped them from entering. Shining glared at them. “What do you think your doing? I must speak with the princesses immediately! I found an intruder within the castle that they must hear from!”
One of the guards just glared back. The other, a unicorn, answered his question. “There's been one interruption tonight already by the zebra that your sister knows. You know her, the one with this cutie mark.” He used his magic to show the zebra's mark. Morsidus recognized it immediately.
A moment later, the door opened. The guards moved out of the way to let them in. They were being watched by a white alicorn with a rainbow colored mane, a dark alicorn, one pink, and one purple. The only other person in the room was the zebra. “Zecora!?” Morsidus shouted. Zecora looked over and knew who it was.
Shining bowed to the princesses. “Sorry for the intrusion. I found this pony in the western hall. His name is Morsidus Grim-Record. He states that he is from another world.” he turned to Morsidus and introduced the princesses from top to bottom. “I Present you to the four rulers of Equestria. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadence, and Princess Twilight.”
The one introduced as Celestia looked at him with intrigue. “I'm most curious as to where your from and how you got here. I am also curious as to how you know Zecora.”
Morsidus retold the explanation that he gave Shining. “That's the story. As to Zecora, there's a human in my world with the same name and mark as her. The resemblance is uncanny.”
Everyone looked at Zecora, hoping she might have an explanation. She Cleared her throat before speaking. “If it's answers you seek, I'll tell you thus. Listen to the tale of how I know Morsidus. The shaman's of the Kivuli know much. Our magics can be used as such. I am here as well as the one he mentions. Enough meditation allows spirits to travel dimensions.”
Everyone just looked at her, collectively confused as to what she said. Morsidus walked up next to her. “She is saying that the Kivuli tribes here, as well as in my world, can transfer their spirit between dimensions to their other selves. It can only be done by unnerving amounts of meditation. I guess it could sort of be considered as teleportation magic.” Everyone understood then.
Princess Twilight spoke next. “I wonder why your eyes seem different than other ponies? They seem almost like a cat.”
“Oh but he isn't a pony in any way except for looks.” Came a voice. A weird creature appeared out of nowhere. He looked like he was built out of several different creatures. “My name is Discord, Spirit of Chaos. Before you ask, I have been here since the zebra arrived. Anyways, this young stallion is, like me, a draconequus. Rare breed though. Can use magic without a horn, and can generate wings from nowhere. When angered though, the full form shows, and the true beast within takes control.”
Celestia pondered this for a moment. “I think I know what to do. Twilight and Zecora. You two are to bring him to Ponyville and teach him basic magic, and see if there is a way to return him to his home.” Twilight and Zecora nodded in unison.
“Discord, I would like you to join them and teach him how to control the beast within and possibly even change form at will.” Discord pouted before he nodded. He didn't want to but he figured it would give him a chance to see his first real friend again.
Celestia turned to Shining. “Shining Armour, I want you to gather Vinyl Scratch and her roommate and inform them that they are to move to Ponyville to try and get new ideas for their music. Their last concert seemed a bit repetitive.” Shining saluted and ran out the door.
“Morsidus Grim-Record, in case we have no way to return you home, I want you to learn our ways and our culture. I also want you to spend time with Vinyl and her roommate and see if you can give them ideas from you world. If there's anything you need, name it and we will try to accommodate.”
Morsidus bowed. “Yes Princess. I thank you for your generosity. I do have one request.” He turned to Zecora. "I know your magic wouldn't get me home, but would you be able to find a way to bring by guitar equipment here? Is there any way?” Zecora though for a moment then walked up to Princess Celestia. “I have an artifact that connects the two worlds in question. With the relics and your magic, we can obtain the items he mentions.” Celestia nodded.
Morsidus was brought to a room that he was to share with Shining. He was told that Zecora and Princess Celestia will try to bring his equipment as well as a few other items from his world. He ate some food, after finally figuring out how to hold a sandwich with hooves, and went to bed. He figured that if he was stuck here, he might as well try to enjoy himself.