"Um, hello." I was near speechless. Here, standing before me, were the most regal beings I had ever met. They seemed to radiate with power and authority.
"WE ARE HAPPY TO MEET SOMETHING AS, UNIQUE, AS YOURSELF," said Luna in the booming royal Canterlot voice. I, along with everypony except Celestia, covered their ears to prevent any eardrums bursting. Some books had fallen off their selves as she spoke.
"Now, sister dear, what did I tell you about talking in the royal Canterlot voice?" Asked Celestia.
"Thou shat not speak it when talking with friends," replied Luna a lot quieter, "or in small buildings."
"Very good sister."
I took a quick look around the room. I saw that Twilight, Dash, and Spike were as surprised and jaw dropped as I was from the surprise visit. At least I knew I wasn't alone with my shock. I focused my attention back to the sisters as Twilight began to speak.
"Princess," she started, "I thought you two were coming to visit tomorrow?"
"Well, yes beloved Twilight," Celestia said, "but we had a few free hours today, so we decided to visit a day early. Did I shock you too much?"
"No, not shock, just surprised," said a flabbergasted Twilight.
"Good, now," Celestia refocused on me, "what do we have here?"
"Great," I said out loud, "here we go again."
After about an hour, and a few cups of tea, I had explained in detail what I was, where I had come from, and how I arrived in Equestria. I was getting way to good at this, when I explained this to Twilight the first time it took almost four hours. At least I was able to keep the princess's attention the whole time. Dash on the other hand left because of how boring it was becoming along with the duties of clearing the sky.
"You come here through the powers of the night?" Asked Luna.
"Well, something like that. I never thought of it in depth. It is possible that some strange thing has brought me here."
"This is very interesting indeed," Luna muttered to herself just loud enough for us to hear.
"So, Dylan," Celestia said, "you said that you are able to bring things from your world into ours. May I see what you have brought."
"Oh yea, give me a second." I quickly walked back into the guest room to grab my bow, the arrows, and my I-pod. I walked back out and presented them. I got a few wide eyes from the ponies and dragon from my I-pod.
"What is that?" Spike asked.
"Oh, right, I haven't shown this to you two yet. In my world it's called and I-pod. It's a portable music player."
"May we partake in some of your musical tastes?" Luna asked.
"Sure." I browsed threw my musical library while being watched over my shoulder by curious ponies. I came to my favorite Beatles song, Blackbird. "Ah, here we are," I said as I started the song.
The music started to play, and the others in the room closed their eyes as they listened.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly.
All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arrive.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night.
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see.
All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to be free.
Blackbird fly, black bird fly, into the light of a dark black night.
As the song continued and came to an end, I could see tears forming in Celestia's eyes. Once the song was over, Celestia, along with Twilight, broke down crying. Luna seemed, content, with the song.
"So, how did you like it?" I asked.
"It, was, beautiful." Twilight said through tears.
"How do you not cry sister from the song's beauty?" Celestia asked.
"I see a meaning in it that doest displeases us." She replied.
I was a little taken back. "What meaning."
"The bird is afraid of the night, and looks for the light, light that my sister would provide."
"Oh," I replied deflated. "Well, that's not how I see it."
"How do you see it human?"
"I see it that even in the darkest depths of chaos and hopelessness, there is a light that can guide you back on the proper path of life. I think that you can relate to this very well Princess Luna."
Luna blushed and looked down at her hoofs in embarrassment. She knew I was talking of when she was Nightmare Moon. Twilight looked at me with a puzzled face.
"How did you know about Nightmare Moon? I don't remember ever going over it with you."
That put everpony's, and Spike's, focus on me on how I did know that. Great, explanation or lying time. I decided to tell the truth. I mean, telling them that they were a show for little girls on my planet couldn't be that bad. Wait, never, not a good idea, time to lie.
"Twilight, remember how when we first met I said I had visions of this world."
"Yes, I remember."
"I saw your battle with Nightmare Moon and Discord in these visions. Also how you and your friends are the elements of harmony."
Celestia and Luna both gasped at this.
"Twilight, how come you did not tell me of this," Celestia said almost barking.
"I forgot," Twilight said defensively.
"We are quite intrigued on these vision," Luna stated, "when did you encounter these visions of yours?"
"When I slept." Might as well keep lying, at least until I know the time is right to tell the truth.
Twilight changed to subject. "So, how does was this I-pod made?"
"Well, inside this case is a series of circuits and wires the help produced the image and audio. Other than that I'm not really sure."
"Well why aren't you?"
"I'm not studying to be an electrical engineer, someone who helps design these things.
"What is an, engineer?" Celestia asked.
"It's someone who designs, builds, or improves devices or machines in our world."
"I see," Twilight said all the while scribbling down notes.
"So, human, we wish to know if there is anything else that you excel at," Luna said, finally breaking out of her train of thought.
"How about I show you."
All I received were strange glances at what I meant. I shrugged before I motioned for them to come together. As they did I complied everything I had ever done that I was complimented on. Video games, archery, magic, design, and even singing flashed into my memory banks. Once I was ready I focused my memories transferring through my nervous systems. I touched each on the ponies on the forehead transferring my thoughts to them. After a few seconds with each I had transmitted my memories to them.
"How did you know how to do that?" Asked Twilight wide eyed.
"I'm. Not. Really. Sure," I said. As I finished my vision went dark. The last thing I heard was a cry from Twilight.
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I could feel myself opening my eyes, yet all I could see was darkness before. A giant void of darkness engulfed me in every direction, and I was floating in the middle of it.
"Where am I?" I ask aloud. "I was just in the library when, oh that's right I passed out. That doesn't answer why I'm here, I should have returned to Earth.
I continued to debate with myself where I was for a few minutes until a bright light appeared on either side of me. They looked as if they were portals. I flew(?) over to the portals a was taken back from what I was seeing. One had an image of Earth, with me asleep in my dorm room while the other showed Twilight panicking over a passed out body. I scratched my head in confusion when I heard a cough behind me. I turned around to see Luna, Celestia, and two others I could tell were human, yet weren't.
"Um, where am I?" I asked.
"You are in the rift between dimensions," spoke the human that I could tell was male. He had power behind his voice, like when Luna spoke in the royal Canterlot voice.
"How did I get here?"
"We ourselves do not know the answer to that," said Luna, "we believe the fates are giving you a choice."
"The fates? Like from Greek mythology?"
"It is not simply a Myth young one," spoke the other human. I could tell from the softness of the voice that the human was a female.
"What do you mean?"
"Our worlds are more connected than you think," Celestia began, "when I said you were the first human to ever visit our land, I lied. You are the seventh. Each before you have been where you are now, in this very spot, but with different images behind you." She pointed a hoof at the portals. I took a quick glance over my shoulder before refocusing on the two princesses and humans.
"I'm guessing that I have to make a choice between the two?"
"Not yet Dylan," said the male human, "now you must simply decide either to return for the rest of the day to Equestria, or return to world for the rest of the night until tomorrow."
"I see, but how do you know my name?" I know it was a stupid question since I could tell that these weren't normal humans, but I needed to know.
"I know because my wife and I have been watching you on your travels. What I should be asking is, do you know who we are?"
My brain started to rev up trying to find the answer. "Can I have a hint?" I asked after a few moments of thinking.
The man laughed as he said, "Why not, but you only get one. Those who traditions and culture is lost, yet maintains it form in modern style. Our teaching and stories have turned to myths and legends, yet they are some of the most famous of your time. Many a boy and girl are fascinated by these tales, and they cross even between the dimensions. Think of who rule these things, and you shall find your answer."
Great, a riddle, this will be fun. "Do you mind if I take a second to figure this out."
"Not at all young one," the man spoke.
Once more my brain started to rev up. Traditions and culture is lost yet continues, lets see. That means it is something ancient, but there are things today that mimic it. I took a quick look at the people before me and noticed that they were tan, but the tan that I had. Myths and legends that are famous today. Well, that narrows it down to a few. The leaders of these myths. I took one more look at the people and then it hit me. That's why they don't look quiet human.
"I can see that you have found the answer," Luna said.
"Yes, I believe I have." I looked strait at the people, my thoughts fortifying what I believed every second that I stared. I took a deep breath of air and said, "You are Greek gods, but not just any. You are the leaders of them. I am humbled to be in your presence, Lord Zeus and Mistress Hera." I kneeled as I said the name of the Gods I worshipped.
"Stand Dylan," Hera spoke kindly, "you have answered well. We heard your prayers, an take to the deities of the land you wished to visit." She motioned to the princesses. "They accepted, especially Princess Luna, and thus you were given powers to travel between the lands as you slept."
The princesses began to blush, Luna a little more than Celestia. I was to shocked to say anything, not only did my dreams about going to Equestria became reality, the gods and goddesses that I worship are also real and arranged the whole thing. I slowly floated over the Luna and embraced her in a hug, making her blush even more. I then went to Celestia and repeated what I had done.
I floated back facing all four divine beings that were before me, the only words that escaped my throat were, "Thank you." As soon as the words left my mouth I began to cry from joy. As I did Luna and Celestia came to my side and embraced me. Zeus and Hera watched the scene unfold with smiles on their faces. After I finished crying and the embrace ended, the princesses returned to their original positions.
"Dylan," began Zeus. My head shot up in attention to here what he had to say. "This is not free trade, their is a task ahead of you."
Celestia walked forward, on what I don't know, and cleared her voice. "Dylan, Equestria is in dire need of help. Help that only the strength of a human can provide. That is the reason you are here."
Luna joined her sister, "We need someone, not somepony, to face the threat that falls on Equestria. Yet we fear that you might not be enough. We have looked for other potential candidates, yet were surprised on who our friends had found." She looked over her shoulder to the Greeks.
Zeus sighed before looking me in the eyes, "Dylan, the ones that need to help are you're friends. Your power seems to have rubbed off on them."
"Exactly who of my friends?" I asked with a little worry in my voice.
"It is Will, Trevor, Andy, Luke, and Alex," Hera said.
My eyes went wide. My closest friends, two of which who weren't even true bronies. The ones who i could trust with my life. As I regained my senses, I realized what was being asked of me, I had to recruit my friends.
"Before I do anything rash," I began, "what are my friends and I going to be facing?"
"A long, forgotten evil has begun to stir," said Celestia, "one that was sealed when my Sister and I fought with six humans long ago."
"You might know of this evil," said Zeus, "for it has threatened our world before."
"It's a titan isn't it," I said without skipping a beat. The four deities looked shocked that I knew what the treat was so fast.
"Yes, but not just any," said Hera, "it is the one who helped the humans survive, one that was thought to be a kind, one who helped us until his freedom when he turned the humans against us."
"You don't mean Prometheus do you? The bringer of fire."
"Yes, the very same," said Luna, "that is why we need your help. He trusts humans, and we do not wish for combat. Not only you and your friends will face this treat, but also the bearers of harmony. Prometheus has grown in power over the past thousands of years, and you will need their help."
"I see. Can I have a moment to think about it, alone. I will decide let you know as soon as I can princesses. Zeus, Hera, it was an honor meeting you, but I wish to be left alone to my thoughts."
"We see, and it was a pleasure," said Zeus, "until me meet again." With that Zeus and Hera disappeared into nothing.
"We will see you in Equestria when you have made up your mind," said Celestia kindly.
"Sister, I shall stay with Twilight Sparkle until Dylan wakes up to hear his answer."
"Yes, I know sister. Dylan, we will see you soon."
With that I was left alone with my thoughts. After about six hours of thinking, planning, and contemplating my answer was made, and I walk through the according portal.
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Equestria, 16 hours after passing out.
"Twilight, Twilight," Spike shouted, "I think he's coming around!"
"I'll be right there Spike," Twilight yelled back. She turned to Luna, "come on, let's see what his answer is."
I opened my eyes as I heard Twilight and Luna walk up the stairs. I realized that I was on Twilights bed, probably so Spike could keep an eye on me. I stretched out and let out a yawn. I sat up as Twilight and luna reached the top of the stairs.
"Do you have an answer?" Asked Luna.
I grinned a little at the question. "All I have to say is, I have some friends to go pick up. Want to come?"
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Well, that was a dozy to write. With the writers block, the blood donation, and school, my mind was pretty fried. I think that this turned out a whole lot better than what it was going to be. I give shout outs to frieD 195, Kaosu, and Darkakorri for giving me support and ideas. Also no thanks to my editor who went on vacation forgetting leaving his computer behind, this this was almost all me, expect for the three above.
As you can see the action is about to pick up. Hope this clears up some questions about how I got to Equestria in the first place, along with bringing up some new ones. The chapter from now on will become a little more adventure and combat like, maybe, but nothing very heavy until the end. I've figured that I'll par up each of my friends with one of the mane six, who to who though, I don't know. It'll come to me sooner or later.
Once more, feel free to comment or leave suggestions. I'm looking forward to it. Until next, now where is that bed, I'm exhausted.