//------------------------------// // Story Time // Story: The More Things Change // by RegalCrescent45 //------------------------------// Location - Ponyville General Hospital Time - 8:34 A.M. I had been drifting between being partially awake to unconsciousness for what felt like an eternity, but then the fog started to lift enough for me to heard voices. The voices weren't recognizable at all but i could make out what they were saying. “Is he going to be alright nurse?” Said the first voice, which sounded like it was coming from a mother figure almost. “Well, there were a few cuts and scrapes but those have started healing already… as to when he will wake we can't say for sure.” Said a second voice ‘So, i'm in a hospital it seems. Good, atleast i’ll be okay.’ I thought with some relief. After a few seconds the fog was beginning to dissipate further, and i could see a little of my surroundings. It seemed like a pretty standard room for a hospital, from looking as the eggshell colored ceiling. Upon trying to look to the side there was a dull pain in my neck, forcing me to gasp for a split second. Unfortunately this was all that the people in the rooms needed to know that i was awake, immediately they walked over to the side of the bed. I look to my left and my heart stops for a full three seconds, standing not even three feet away was none other and Princess Celestia herself. It took me almost a full minute to find my voice. “O-oh dear lord, i-i’m dreaming right now arent i?” I say to the sun goddess weakly. “Why would you be dreaming young one?” she answers with a puzzled look on her face. “With all due respect Princess, you arent real… you CAN'T be real.” i say to the figure standing at my bedside. “Why can't i be real? And how did you know i was a Princess?” The solar princess asked raising brow in confusion. “To answer your first question, you can't exist because it isn't right. My niece would be latched onto your leg by now if you were. and to answer your second, i noticed your crown, though at this point it looks more like a tiara. Also i know alot of things, least of all is your name.... Celestia.” By this point i’ve regained what composure i had and was at relative ease. “hmmm, you seem to know quite a lot about me but, you have me at a disadvantage here. I know nothing of you.” Celestia stated with a slight smirk. “Well, it seems i have forgotten my manners. My name is Reznov Schuchex, nice to meet you. and the reason i know so much about this world is a matter i wish to discuss with your sister present.” When i finished speaking i opened my eyes to find Celestia staring daggers at me. “what? did i say something wrong princess?” “How do you know of my sister? she has been banished for almost one thousand years.” she asked in a monotone voice. “Wait, princess… is this the thousandth year of her banishment? I sincerely hope not, because if it is we have a big problem.” i said with wide eyes “It is… why is that a problem?” Celestia asks with a questioning look. “because she is going to break out at the summer sun celebration this year… this is bad very very bad.” i tell the sun princess with a serious tone in my voice. “And how do you know this?” she says with an angry look in her eyes. “Well since luna can't be here for it this time i’ll tell you, but ONLY you. the door must be sealed so no one can hear through it nor can it be opened. If the average pony were to hear this, it could cause mass hysteria.” i say to her. Her horn flashed the same gold tint i remember. “There the doors are sealed. Now tell me what you know.” “Well as you may have ventured to guess… i am not of this world. Meaning i am from an entirely different dimension from this. and up until i saw your face i thought with all my being this world never existed. The reason i know so much about your world is because i’ve been watching it for some time now, by this i mean i’ve seen this dimension without being here.” i began, watching Celestia get more and more confused by the minute. “How can you watch other dimensions? i have no knowledge of a way to do so.” she said with a massive amount of confusion in her eyes. “Celestia, have ponies invented movies… or moving pictures?” i asked “Yes, they are quite a recent discovery, why?” Celestia asked looking more confused than ever. “Well, my dimension has those as well, but we have something called TV shows. These are short movies that are strung together to tell a story… what i'm saying is your dimension is the theme for one of those TV shows Celestia.” as i said that a look of understanding washed over her face. “I see, now i have a more important question for you, how did you end up here?” she asked with a more calm expression. “In all honesty Celestia, i think i died in my dimension.” i said, then the gravity of it hit me… i died. Celestia was a little concerned about this, “How did you come to think that?” After thinking for a few seconds, i had an answer “Well right before i woke up in that tree there was a huge explosion, so i think somehow my body was destroyed and rebuilt here maybe?” Celestia thought about it, “That actually makes sense in a way.” A thought popped into my head, “Celestia, what happened to my truck? Is it still in that tree?” “Yes it is, i had them leave it there until i could take a look at it.” she replied This gave me an idea. “Well as soon as i leave i can even show you what it does, really it’s just transportation. Similar to carriages but it doesn't need to be pulled.” A look of mild surprise played across her face, “Well you may leave the hospital anytime, the only reason you were kept here was because you weren't awake.” This news cheered me up a bit. “Okay i'm ready now princess.” After i got out of bed and got dressed, the princess escorted me to the front desk where i filled out a bit of paperwork, stating that i feel ok and that i'm ready to leave blah blah blah. After that she led me towards town hall, just as we rounded the corner i heard a faint buzzing noise ahead of me. Of course i didn't need to ask who it was, simply because i had watched the show and knew the sound by heart. Then the noise rounded the corner and an orange filly with a deep magenta mane was riding a scooter towards us. It was then i noticed a rock on the path that stuck up out of the dirt, the filly didn't see it and hit the rock with the front of her scooter and it catapulted her into the air. i stopped Celestia from catching her with magic so i could show her something, “I got this princess.” Since i knew it was going to happen before it did i sidestepped and waited for her to fly towards me, with a filly flying through the air at me i stood my ground and caught her out the air before she could touch the ground. The whole time she was screaming and crying, until she noticed she never hit the ground. when she calmed down a little i set her down on the ground and walked over to her scooter to make sure it wasn't broken. she walked over to it with me and looked it over, apparently satisfied it wasn't broken. She looked up at me and smiled and said “Thanks a bunch mister!” then she sped away on it again. Celestia walked over to me and asked “You seemed to know that was going to happen, why did you stop me from using magic to save her like that?” “Because, i wanted to save that filly. You see in the show i told you about i sort of have a connection with her, because the show never goes into detail about her parents. So the fanbase implies that she is an orphan here, is that the truth?” i answered. “Yes, she is. Her parents died shortly after she was born, so she doesn't remember them much. And what kind of connection... by the way.” she replied. “Well remember my niece i told you about at the hospital?” she nods “Well she has the same personality as that little filly. So in a way she reminds me of her… a lot.” “So you saved her because she reminds you of your niece… okay, that’s a good enough reason for me. I thought you were a fillyfooler or something.” she told me with a smirk. “Hey! I would never do that…oh wait that was a joke, well played celly.” i said with a smile, i called her that nickname to see how she would react. “Celly? Where did that come from?” she asked glancing at me while we walked. “Did i go too far?” i asked afraid i had just made her angry at me. “No, i kind of like it actually.” she said after a moment of thought. “Phew, i thought i just got a ticket to the moon…” i said with a sigh of relief Celly just giggles and keeps walking, “i don't banish my subjects over things like that Rez.” “I like it, that nickname i mean, celly.” i reply. By this point we reached the tree i fell into the day before, and sure enough my truck was there. It seemed strange though, right before i changed dimensions it got hit with a rocket… WHY IS IT OK?! after a moment of thought i turn to celly and say “Celly i have to tell you something about this thing, it is loud, VERY loud. Is there a silencing enchantment you can place on it before i start it? So i don't scare the ponies watching i mean.” “Of course i can, give me a moment.” Her horn flared its golden hue and then was done. “I must thank you for asking that Rez, i didn't think of that.” She then levitated it out of the tree and onto the ground in front of the town hall. I walk up to it and open the driver side door, climb in and look at the dash… nothing besides the speedometer is the same, and the fuel gauge is gone completely, replaced with a percentage next to a glowing crystal… strange, i guess transferring dimensions changed it to run without gas. I look in the sun visor for the spare key and fit it into the ignition, and it sprang to life. Of course it still shook like mad because of how it was built, but it was deathly silent, and a little creepy. i looked over at celly and motion for her to come over, i get out and walk her to the passenger door and let her climb in.... her guards didn't like that one bit, but she told them to stand down. I then walked to the rear to check on a hunch, and sure enough all of my tools were still there. the chainsaws, weedeaters, and the other stuff i had for odd jobs. Though there was something new in the back, a silver and gold case about the size of a small suitcase, when i opened it there were several crystals just like one embedded in the dashboard, plus an empty socket for one more. Then it hit me, these were rechargeable magic batteries of some kind that i can use in my gear, awesomesauce. At this point the guards are pretty ticked that celly is just leaving them and going off with some stranger, so i had a thought. Pulling the ramp to the back out i get up inside and start unloading my stuff, or the big stuff like the chainsaws and weed eaters. I ask celly if there’s somewhere i can put them and she asked the mayor if i could put them in her office for a while. After taking them inside i ask the guards to climb in the back and celly agrees. Then we were off… felt weird driving Celestia of all people around Ponyville of all places, It was insane. After about an hour or so Celly said she needed to go, so i drive back to the town hall and drop them all off and then i ask for directions to the forest. This garnered looks from both celly and the guards. Before i could drive off however celly hands me an envelope and tells me to come by the castle tomorrow. By this time it’s only 3 in the afternoon… so i decide to drive around for a while before stopping by the town hall for my gear. Once i get back to the town hall i realize that i don't have a place to sleep tonight… great. “Well looks like i'm bunkin in the truck tonight… fun.” i mutter under my breath. I go up to the passenger side and open the glove box… and stop dead. I was going to get the small blanket and pillow i keep there for roughing it, but instead there is a pendant in there. The best way to describe this is a Yin-Yang symbol made of silver and gold with a ruby on the gold half and a sapphire on the silver half. i made it a point to ask celly about it in the morning and put it on anyway, I mean jewlery couldn't be dangerous right? The next morning i woke up to find myself curled up in the back of my truck,it was still a little dark so i think it was around five in the morning, sounds about right. I usually get up this early for work, but since i don't have a job here yet it just seems weird getting up like this. However once i'm awake i can't go back to sleep until the night rolls around. So i climb out and stretch, then i notice something odd to my left… the bush was shivering slightly. i walk up to it to find none other than scootaloo behind it. Cowering in fear of what i can only assume was me getting up. seeing as she was afraid of me, i decided to leave her be for a few minutes to calm down, i then find that i'm extra hungry. I never ate anything yesterday, so after a few minutes of waiting i walk back over to scootaloo to find her sitting there staring at me as i walk up to her hiding spot. “Hey kiddo… you can come out, i won’t hurt you none. I was actually gonna ask if there's anyplace i can get something to eat.” i called to the young filly. moments later she walks over and sits in front of me. “Hey scoots, how are you today?” her eyes widened in fear, “H-how do you know my name?” “Celestia told me about you, and also about your parents. I know i shouldn't have asked but i had to know. Now i have something to ask you, would you let me adopt you?” Her eyes were as wide as dinner plates after that. Then she looked at the ground and mumbled something. “Sorry can you repeat that bit?” i asked “I said you don't wanna adopt me, or you won’t after you learn i can't fly like other pegasi my age.” she repeated still looking at the dirt. “Listen, i don't judge people on what they can or can't do. Thats not how i judge a person, or pony in this matter, it’s who they are on the inside that counts. So yes i still want to adopt you scootaloo.” As soon as i finished talking she tackled me to the ground. “But first we need to go see the Princess.” It was then i remember the envelope celly gave me. Upon opening it i found a letter Dear Rez I have included in this envelope a permanent train pass for canterlot and ten bits to use as you see fit. I will instruct the guards to expect you in the morning. Sincerely Your friend Celly. “Well scoots let's get to the train station, but first i need to leave a note for the mayor so she knows where i am and what to do with my truck.” i said gesturing to the machine behind me. After writing the note for the mayor i had scoots take me to the train station. This is gonna be a long day, i can feel it.