//------------------------------// // What is going on!? // Story: Stryker's Equestrian Adventure // by StrykerVylon //------------------------------// I didn’t know what was going on anymore. Luna was staying with Twilight? Why? I didn’t know how long I had been pondering these questions and others but it had been long enough to worry everyone else. I found myself being jabbed in the side by Rainbow Dash. “What?” I exclaim, “Oh, sorry for yelling I was deep in thought.” “It’s no problem at all. You’ve been like that for about 10 minutes though.” She said. “Really? That’s a new personal best!” I yell excited. Everyone just stared at me in silence. “Sorry…” I said. “So what brings you to Ponyville, Stryker?” Luna asked as she handed me the water. “Oh many things, but mostly I was moving here from far away.” I lied. They seem to have bought the lie however. I quickly finished the water and offered to return it to the kitchen but Twilight and Luna both said that it was not my place to. Twilight ended up taking it back. At this point the only ones left in the library were Celestia, Luna, Twilight, and myself. The rest of the group had to return to work and I assumed Spike was somewhere admiring Rarity from afar or something. As soon as Twilight had returned we all began to talk. I wanted to continue Celestia and Luna’s conversation from earlier but I figured I'd find out soon enough anyways. “So, Stryker. Where exactly do you hail from?” Celestia asked. Shit, I can’t believe I forgot that she made it her business to know everyone and everywhere in Equestria. I guess I could tell the Princesses and Twilight. It couldn’t hurt. “Well you see your highness…” I inhaled, “I’m not exactly from Equestria.” “Then where are you from?” she asked. “Well… I’m from another world entirely. One where everyone walks on two legs and uses hands and such.” I say quickly. “I thought as much.” She responded. Not the response I had expected. I look at Twilight and Luna. Twilight had the expression I expected and Luna… Well I didn’t know what to expect from her. Twilight quickly chimed in before I could ask Luna what she was thinking. “That’s amazing! Tell me. Have I visited this world?” she exclaimed. “No. Sorry. I hail from another world entirely but I do know the world you are speaking of.” I respond. She looks disheartened. Then she realizes what I said. “Wait. How do you know about the world I’ve been to?” she asks. “Umm… Well you see…”I begin the long story. I explain how in my world that their world is nothing but a show and that it is watched mostly by males. They seem to flinch at that but accept it. I continue with how and why I got here. I continue well into the night. Once I had finished we just sat there in silence. “Wow. Some story.” Twilight broke the silence. “Yeah. I know.” I respond. “And you have no way to get back?” she asks. “Not that I know of and really I don’t care if I ever go back.” I say. “But won’t your family miss you?” she asks. “I don’t associate with most of my family anymore and the ones I do talk to live way too far away for them to notice that I’m gone. No one but my closest friends will know and they’ve accepted that they may never talk to me again. So no harm no foul.” I explain. Twilight sat there dumbstruck. Had I said something wrong? I had just pretty much disowned my family without their knowledge. I knew that family was important to Twilight but not this much. Before I could correct my mistake a small purple dragon came running in. Out of breath and clutching a scroll that looked like it came from Celestia herself, I began to worry. “Princess… Letter… Important…” Spike said gasping for air. Celestia took the letter and unrolled it with her magic. A worried look found its way to her face. She quickly rolled the letter back up. We all shoot a questioning look at her. “Umm… Just some ponies worried about why I’m not back in Canterlot yet. I really should be going.” She lied, “It was nice meeting you Stryker and Luna our conversation is not over with.” She ran out of the Library faster than I thought possible. Had I not known it was Celestia I would’ve thought it to be Rainbow Dash. Luna, Twilight, and I each exchanged questioning glances. “She just lied to us didn’t she?” I asked, “I’ve seen enough TV to know when someone does that.” “Yes, yes she did.” Twilight answered. “Anyways… Since it’s late and I have no play to stay…” I start. “Yes, you can stay here.” Twilight said, “I’m not going to turn a friend away.” I sigh. At least I won’t have to go without a place to stay for now. But I begin to wonder where I’ll be sleeping. “Umm… If I’m here and Luna’s here. Where will I sleep? I don’t want to take any room that isn’t necessary.” I say. “Actually I’ve expanded the library. I had 2 guest rooms added. So it’s no problem at all.” She responded. Well that’s convenient. Twilight shows me to the guest room that is not being used. I thank her for the hospitality and say goodnight. I jump in the bed and pass out. I’ve had a long day and many questions asked but none of them answered. I will get to the bottom of what is going on in Equestria, but later. Right now I need sleep.