After the Princess of the sun left I turned to my new friends, giving them a questioning look, I then proceeded to voice my mind. “So what do we do now?”
At this the ponies and dragon shared a few glances with each other before a pink blur tackled me to the ground, the next thing I knew was Pinkie was standing on top of me with a giant grin adorning her muzzle.
“Well I know what we can do Ryan,” At this I gave the pink pony a look of confusion issuing to go on with her thought. “It’s simple we give you a tour of Ponyville silly.”
With that said Pinkie, thankfully proceeded to get off of me, she then opened the door to the library and gestured for us all to follow her. After a few seconds I managed to recover from the tackle of the pink blur that was called Pinkie and joined the others outside the library, it was then I took notice of Pinkie’s hat, she was wearing a hat that you would usually see on a tour guide. As I was about to ask where she got her hat from Orion finally decided to speak since I woke up from the hospital.
“You’re really going to ask Pinkie Pie where she got that hat?” It was then I realized what I was about to do, questioning Pinkie Pie about where she got that would be knowing Pinkie Pie, would only lead to more questions.
Luckily my thoughts were interrupted by our dear old pink tour guide. “Well here we are our first stop,” At this she gestured to the library. “As you can see here is our first stop of Golden Oaks Library.” After giving us a few seconds to get a good look at the library, our dear tour guide spoke up once again. “Okay now onto our next stop The Carousel Boutique.”
At this Pinkie started bouncing off towards the center of town with the tour officially underway we all followed the bouncing pink pony towards The Boutique.
We arrived shortly at Rarity’s Boutique, after passing through the market’s, as with before I was given a few glances by the ponies in the market. When we arrived Pinkie quickly gave us a quick rundown of the Boutique. “If you will look to your right now you will see Carousel Boutique, Rarity’s place of business and humble abode.”
Before we continued on with the tour Rarity spoke up more to me than any of the other ponies present. “Also Ryan whilst we are here if you could be so kind to stop by after Pinkie’s tour, so that I can get your measurements.”
“Sure thing Rarity, it would be nice to have some backup clothes seeing as how I don’t have any other clothes with me.” With this a small smile from Rarity before she turned to the others.
“Well darlings I must be off I have a few orders to fill out, if you need me I’ll be right here.” With this she waved us all goodbye as we continued on Pinkie’s tour.
“Next stop on our tour is the sugary center of Equestria.” She paused for dramatic effect as we came over a small hill to see what looked like a house that looked like it was made from gingerbread. Pinkie managed to stop her pause when we saw the cupcake shaped house. “Sugar Cube Corner!”
I couldn’t help myself as we got close to the gingerbread house, I could feel the saliva drool from my mouth luckily no-pony noticed as I shut my mouth to keep myself from embarrassing myself. I looked around to notice something odd our tour guide was gone.
“Um guys where’s Pinkie?” As soon as I said her name the pink pony appeared in front of me with something in her hoof.
“Say Ahhh.” Like a good human I complied not expect what came next, was Pinkie, shoved whatever was on her hoof into my mouth.
After a small coughing fit, I looked up to the pink pony she was looking at me with a look of worry on her face. “Pinkie what was that?” Before she could give a response my mind registered something from my taste buds that made me interrupt Pinkie. “And where can I get more?”
At this the look of worry that was on her face a second ago was completely gone, in it’s place was a giant smile plastered on Pinkie’s muzzle. “Well that Ryan was Sugar Cube Corner’s patented Rainbow surprise, well how does it taste?”
“It taste’s wonderful Pinkie, although please give me ample warning before you shove food into my mouth okay.”
“Okie dokie lokie.” At this Pinkie gave me a little salute with one of her fore-hooves before turning on the spot. “Now onto our next stop of our tour, Sweet Apple Acres.”
Eventually we arrived at the Acres and it was then Orion and I saw the truth that the show was hiding. Orion quickly spoke his thoughts on the matter. “Wow, I think the show missed a few apple trees.” It was true the amount of trees that the show, showed off at the Acres was merely a quarter of what was actually here. Applejack quickly caught me staring at the Acres.
“Wonderful ain’t it?”
“Yeah it is AJ, on Earth I’ve never seen this many Apple trees before.”
We quickly continued down the hill we were standing on, down to the Acres.
“Here it is folks,” Our tour guide chimed in once more. “The home of Equestria’s tastiest apples.” With this Pinkie, whispered something into AJ’s ear she nodded in response before trotting up to the trunk of the tree we were standing under.
“Hey Ryan can ya hold out your right hand.” With this said I did as AJ asked, when she saw my arm extended she bucked the trunk of the tree causing a singular apple to fall into my open hand.
“Wow! How did you do that AJ? That was amazing!” I then looked up to see a small blush cross Applejack’s muzzle and it seemed that I was the only one to see it.
“Much obliged Ryan. As to how I did that it’s quite simple really, just years of apple bucking.” At this she gestured for me to take a bite out of the apple.
As I finished the bite that I had taken out of the apple it was quickly followed by another and then another, until there was no apple left.
“Like your apples I guess eh Ryan?” At this every-pony else let out a slight giggle when they saw how quickly I ate that apple.
“Well you weren’t lying Pinkie, when you said that these were the tastiest apples in Equestria.” I said once I swallowed the last bite of the apple.
“Well of course silly, why would I lie about the very obvious truth.”
“Well I’d hate to leave y’all but I got some work to do around the Acres.” At this we lost another member of our little tour group.
Soon we arrived at our next destination a small little cottage on top of a hill that looked similar to Twilight’s tree-library hybrid.
“Welcome one and all to Fluttershy’s cottage.” Pinkie said gesturing to the cottage on the hill, she then continued to give me a rundown on what she does here. “Here dear Fluttershy takes care of all sorts of animals, even a bear.” This caused my heart to skip a beat in fear.
“Wait you take care of a bear Fluttershy?” I gave her a small look of fear.
“Oh don’t worry about Fred, Ryan, he’s friendly and wouldn’t hurt a fly unless he was provoked enough.” Luckily enough that calmed my nerves down quite a bit.
“Hey Fluttershy what do you feed Fred?” This piqued my interest as as far as I knew there weren’t any meat sales-ponies in Ponyville, and I needed protein to live and if what I knew about bears and their love of fish, Fluttershy might have some fish to spare.
“Well I feed him fish why?”
“Because I need protein to live. So if it wouldn’t be that much trouble could you please spare some fish?”
“Well sure thing Ryan. Um sorry every-pony but I got to feed my animals they need their lunch so have fun without me.” With that we headed off towards our next destination.
Our final destination was quickly reached we, were greeted to the edge of Ponyville although when I looked around there were no buildings present or any significant landmarks and like a good tourist should I asked dear Pinkie why we were here. “Hey Pinkie.”
“Yea Ryan?”
“Why are we out here no offense to your tour guiding skills, but there isn’t anything out here.”
“Well that’s because you’re not looking up silly.”
This caught me by surprise, I gave Pinkie a small look of confusion, in response she gestured for me to look up, when I did however my lower jaw did what it did in the Hospital earlier today and it hit the ground.
“Welcome Fillies and Gentlecolts, to Rainbow Dash’s cloud house!”
“Wait Dash you live in a cloud house?” Luckily she answered my question as fast as I said it.
“Well of course I do.”
Then my mind started ticking a few things over and the next thing I knew I was asking questions at a speed that only Pinkie could understand. This outburst of cacophony attracted looks of confusion from every-pony present except for Pinkie who nodded at me like she understood what I said.
“Okay Ryan if you want to ask me any questions you can, but only one okay. I gotta get to work Discord, sort messed up the weather over Ponyville.” After Dash, had said this I had thought of my question.
“Wouldn’t your house be affected by weather changes Dash?” She thought on my question for a moment before giving me my answer.
“Good question Ryan. My house isn’t affected because it’s magically enchanted not be affected by the weather. Now I’m sorry guys but I gotta Dash.” At this she took off in an instant. Then our tour guide spoke up once more.
“Unfortunately that concludes our tour. I’ll leave Ryan, here in your capable hooves Twilight, bye guys I gotta help the cakes at Sugar Cube Corner, seeing as how my hour long lunch break is over.” At this she was gone in an instant leaving only a pink dust cloud behind.
“Well Twilight what do we do know?” I gave a questioning look to the lavender unicorn, like anyone pondering a thought would do she tapped her chin with one of her fore-hooves.
“Well how about you choose where we go eh Ryan?”
“Sure thing Twilight. How about we go pay Rarity, a visit seeing as how she wanted to see me when the tour was done.” So off we headed too the Boutique.
After a while Twilight and I returned to Golden Oaks Library, Spike, had wanted to stay at the Boutique and give Rarity, a helping claw. When we arrived I helped Twilight, set up a spare bed which she had in her basement, luckily for me it was the right size for me to fit.
“Okay now Ryan, you don’t mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” She gave me a look of inquiry, luckily she didn’t have to wait to long for an answer.
“No problem Twilight, but one condition if I don’t want to answer a question you drop it okay?”
“Sure thing Ryan, I’ll respect your privacy. Also here you go,” At this she floated a book labeled Rules of Equestrian Society. “If you don’t mind reading and answering questions at the same time, it’ll save me the trouble of explaining our laws okay,” At this revelation I gave her a nod of acceptance. “Okay first question,” It was then I noticed a notebook and quill were hovering in front of her. “What is Earth like?”
Simple questions first I guessed. “Well Twilight, Earth is fairly like Equestria as far as I can tell, although there are quite a few noticeable differences. The first being that is on Earth there are horses and ponies, but they don’t talk.” This got a look of revelation on Twilight’s face as she scribbled down some notes. “As I was saying there also isn’t any unicorn or pegasi as on Earth they are only seen as fictional animals.”
“Wait so there aren’t any records of Unicorns or Pegasi, just Earth ponies.”
“Well that leads to my next point there also isn’t any magic on Earth, although there was a time in human history where it was told that magic, unicorns and pegasi existed outside of fiction. Although history wasn’t recorded properly a thousand or so years ago so people believe magic and the like to be fiction. That part of history was called the Dark Ages a time of Kings and Queens, Might and Magic and Dragons and Knights, not much was recorded properly during those times but, humans have found castles and other things that relate to that time period.”
“Okay then next question. What is modern Earth like?”
“Modern Earth isn’t exactly the same as Equestria it is a lot more advanced. Although there are quite few aspects of pony society that are identical to human society.” At this I closed the book of Equestrian Laws. “Hey Twilight. You don’t mind if I have a read of collection of books?”
“Well of course you can Ryan, this is a library, this brings up next question do you have libraries on Earth.”
“Yes we do Twilight it’s just it’s polite to ask just in case you don’t want me reading certain books.” At this I turned back to the many books adorning the walls, I was immediately draw to a certain book called ‘Equestrian History Version 2.0’ this definitely piqued my interest. “Hey Twilight, what happed to version 1 of this?”
I held the book up to Twilight she took in the title and a look of remembrance flashed across her face. “Well Ryan, that’s a more updated version of Equestrian History, there were a few subjects that were in the dark that version brings light to most of the dark parts of Equestrian history.”
“So you brought that light if I am to guess correctly?”
“Yes I did why?”
“Oh nothing just that’s a pretty impressive feat Twilight, although Princess Celestia did say you are one of her more gifted student.” With that said I sat back in my chair with the surprisingly light book on my lap even though it was quite large. When I looked up to ask Twilight a question a small blush faded from her muzzle, that probably appeared from my compliment. “So Twilight, how is this book so light seeing as how it’s quite large.”
“Oh that, that’s just a simple lightening spell.”
“Okay I’m now even more impressed Twilight, we don’t have anything like that on Earth.” As I opened the history book Twilight, began her questioning once more.
The afternoon went by at a speed that could rival Rainbow Dash. Eventually we heard a knock from the front door. “I’ll get it Ryan.” Twilight said when she saw I was getting up to open the door. When she opened the door the rest of the Mane Six appeared through the door along with Spike leading the way.
“Twilight, please don’t tell me you turned Ryan, here into an egghead as well.” Rainbow Dash chimed in when she saw the book I was reading luckily I was ready with my rebuttal.
“Well Dash I got to find out as much as I can about Equestria. Also looking back on history can sometimes bring forth a new way of solving problems.” With that said a look of shock was plastered on Dash’s muzzle as she spoke once more.
“Wow Twilight, you really have turned him into an egghead.”
“Anyway what are you girls doing here.” At this Twilight turned to rest of the group as Spike returned from upstairs with a comic in his talons. AJ was the one to respond to Twilight’s question.
“Well Twilight you invited us all around to dinner remember, when we were at the library earlier to day waiting for Princess Celestia to show up with Ryan.” With that said a look of realization dawned on her face.
“Wait but it can’t be night time already can it.” She then proceeded to look out a nearby window. “Wow, looks we’ve really gone at it eh Ryan.”
I managed to catch onto what she was saying. “Yeah your right Twilight. Looks like we got caught in our research.” My gaze then shifted to Fluttershy’s saddle bag, yet again another thing in Equestria piqued my curiosity to voicing my curious side. “Hey Fluttershy what’s in the bag.”
“Oh I just brought a fish over for you too eat for dinner Ryan.”
She then proceeded to pull out the fish with one of her wings, I took it from her grasp and grabbed Spike this got a shout of annoyance from him.
“Well girls me and Spike, here will prepare dinner, I’m guessing that none of you want any fish?”
“Ryan you don’t need to do that and besides you don’t know where anything is in the kitchen.” Oh nice try Twilight but I had something to prove her wrong.
“Well Twilight that’s why Spike here is gonna help me, and besides it’s the least I can do for letting me stay here. C’mon Spike, it’s time I show you how to make a few human dishes depending on whether or not you have the right ingredients.” With that said and done Spike and I headed in to the kitchen to get to work on dinner.
After half an hour of cooking me and Spike came out with every-pony’s dinner, luckily Twilight had set up a small dining table with enough seats to seat all 8 of us.
“So what did you make for us then eh Ryan?”
“Simple Twilight, Spike and I made you all fettuccini with a bit of creamy mushroom sauce, oh and thank you for the fish Fluttershy, really adds a bit of flavor to my dish.” I then gestured for them to have some of their meals. When they did though they acted like I had when I first ate one of Sweet Apple Acres apples.
In a mere few minutes all of the ponies and Spike had eaten their Fettuccini faster than I’ve ever seen before, to tell the truth even I was a bit jealous.
“Well I think Pinkie may have won that little unofficial race.” With this Pinkie celebrated by striking a pose whilst holding an imaginary trophy above her head, this spouted a few chuckles from the others. “Oh and before any of you ask. One: there isn’t anymore. Two: you can’t have mine.” This received a few disappointed faces on the ponies.
After finishing the last of my pasta Spike and I collected the bowls and cutlery and began washing the bowls and other items. Me and Spike soon returned to the main room we found that Twilight had packed up the dining room table and the others were taking their leave. Luckily they weren’t leaving without saying goodbye.
“Well darling that was an exquisite dinner.”
“Yeah Rarity’s right Ryan, that was awesome, still annoyed that I lost to Pinkie.”
“Yeah I’m the winner fair and square Dashie. Maybe we can have another match if Ryan makes pasta again.”
“You’re on Pinkie.”
“C’mon y’all no arguing.” With that they immediately quietened down. “Thanks fer dinner Ryan, shame I didn’t bring any apple pie.”
“Well no problem AJ, maybe you can bring it over next time eh?”
“Sure thing Ryan.” With that said I then turned to Fluttershy.
“Hey Fluttershy.”
“Hmm oh yes Ryan?”
“I forgot to thank you.” A look of confusion crossed her face.
“Thank me for what?”
“Well dear Fluttershy,” I then bent down to her level. “Before I passed out when I showed up I heard a certain yellow Pegasus stop her fellow Elements of Harmony from shooting me. Also you are supplying me with something that will keep me alive.” I then did something that would cause every single brony in existence to kill me in envy and jealousy, I hugged Fluttershy, this caused her to let out a small ‘eep’ in response which was adorable as hell. “Thank you Fluttershy.” I said in her ear, then pulled away from the hug and stood back up, when I did I saw that the others ha their lower jaws hanging mere inches from the floor and Pinkie’s was literally hitting the floor. “What are you guys staring at eh?”
“You just hugged Fluttershy.”
“Very astute observation Dash, maybe that will convince you that I’m good and not evil.”
“Well ya got me convinced Sugar cube.” After a few moments of every-pony picking their jaws off the floor every-pony headed back to their respective homes.
“Well that was fun eh Twilight?”
“Why did you hug Fluttershy, Ryan?”
“Cause I needed to thank her somehow, didn’t I. Well I’m gonna go hit they hay, goodnight Twilight.”
“Goodnight Ryan.”
“Welcome Ryan to the dreamscape.”
“What do you mean by dreamscape Orion, also if Bill Cipher shows up I’m losing my mind.”
“What you haven’t lost it already.” At this he let out a slight chuckle. “I also looked around a bit and did a bit of experimenting.”
“What did you do?”
“I was merely looking around and found something interesting.” This piqued my interest quite a bit. “I thought that might lure out your inquisitive side. Anyway turn around.” At this I turned around to see a door. “First of all there are two dreamscapes, the one we’re in now is yours I’m guessing, cause when I first got here I came out of that door, so that’s my dreamscape.”
“What’s in your dreamscape?”
“Nightmares although in my case those are pleasant dreams. Also we can control reality in our dreamscapes, although I can control things in your dreamscape as well just very minimal things.”
“Hmm let me try something.” With a simple thought Orion and I found ourselves on a small hill on top of a small grassy field, my next thought was pretty cool as well, I shifted the time of my dreamscape to night time, above me was the full moon in all it’s glory and a sky full of stars. “Beautiful.”
“So you are the being that my sister talked about.”
I turned around and saw someone who since touching down in Equestria a certain blue Alicorn Princess, Princess Luna.
“Would the beautiful Alicorn standing in front of me have a name.”
“Flattery will get you nowhere and my name is Princess Luna. Now what are you doing here in Equestria?”
“Making friends Princess Luna.”
“Hmm well you don’t seem like the threat Discord painted you to be.”
“Well I try my best Princess Luna.”
A look of horror plastered itself on my face when I looked towards the Princess of the Moon, Orion was standing right behind her.
“Well If you want us to be a villain, we can oblige.” He whispered in her ear and then pulled out a sword and placed it to her throat.
“Who are you beast! Who thinks they can threaten me?”
“Me well I’m the antagonist of this little story.”
“Let her go Orion!”
“Why should I?”
With that as simple thought crossed my mind and I gasped it before Orion could see what came next, from the ground underneath him 5 tendrils sprung up and grabbed his limbs.
“What are you doing to me Ryan?!”
“Simple Orion, you’re going to your dreamscape for the rest of the night.” With that I gestured for the tendrils to drag him through the door to his dreamscape.
“Thank you for that I must go now, I must inform my sister of this.”
“Wait Princess Luna don’t go.” But when I turned to try and stop her she was gone. “God damn you Orion, God damn you.” I then decided to catch some sleep, with a simple thought I imagined a bed for myself and fell asleep.