We were home, watching (what else) my little pony. It was raining outside, and thundering hard.
"Did all this actually happen?" I asked. The episode was about Pinkie with some, super power to predict the future, and Twilight's attempts to disprove, and understand it.
"Well, I do know about the pinkie sense. That part was true, I got a pot to the head because of it, but the hydra? I'd say so." Lyra shrugged. A very loud boom and flash of lightning sounded, the lights flickered, enough of a surge to turn the TV off.
"Boo!" I yelled at the TV. There was knock at the door. Me and Lyra were sitting where the front door couldn't see us, so we didn't move. Mom walked to the door, and opened it. She gasped loudly.
"May I come in?" A familiar motherly voice said. Where have I heard that before? Lyra's eyes bulged outward.
"Oh my-" She began.
"Hello, Lyra Heartstrings." The voice said, I turned to see-
"Princess Celestia?!?" I shrieked. The sun princess nodded at me.
"You are... Emma?" She asked. I nodded, dumbly. "It is good to finally meet you."
"Same..." I said, shaking her hoof. ... I think I missed something, let me go over what happened: A Sun god from a little girl's cartoon is in my living room. Nope, seems legit.
"I have come to bring you home," She said, looking at Lyra. "Your stay here has been very informative, but I think it is time for us to depart."
"Informative?" Lyra and I asked at the same time.
"Twilight has been watching and taking notes, and you're old roommate has been watching with held breath." Celestia explained.
"For... how long?" I asked.
"Since before your change, we have only now recovered a way to bridge the gap to Lyra and those affected with her potion." I nodded at this.
"But... what did you mean, 'bring her home'?" I asked, fearing the response.
"It is time for Lyra to come back to Equestria with me. And I take it you will to." Celestia nodded towards me. "I do not want ponies running around this world, messing with it's nature and it's inhabitants." I looked at my mom, desperate for an answer.
"I can change your mother and father, and they are permitted to join us as well, provided you are coming to." Celestia said.
"But... can't we just, stay here?" I asked.
"Out of the question." Celestia said. I started getting mad.
"Why?" I asked. "We have a life here, and your forcing us to give it up! I demand to know the reason why!" I stomped a hoof, a horse like snort escaping my muzzle. Wow, that was weird, didn't know I snorted like a horse.
"Look at all the trouble this form's caused you. It will only prove to cause more trouble in the future." Celestia said. Lyra stood up.
"You're right, Emma. You have a life here. I wanted to be one of you so badly, I destroyed it." Lyra said, steamy eyed.
"What are you saying?" I asked, my eyes beginning to water as well. Lyra took a deep breath.
"I'm saying you stay here, and let Celestia make you human again."
Tears began rolling down my face.
"But... I like this form... I like you. You were an amazing friend when I first turned, and you've been supportive and helpful ever since!" I shouted. "When I turned back into a full pony, I would have been sobbing on the floor if you weren't there. Please, stay with me! Let me stay with you!" I cried. Lyra shook her head firmly.
"No. I'm already responsible for ruining your life, I don't want to be responsible for destroying it entirely." I snorted at this.
"What life? I was an outsider anyways, there was nothing there for you to wreck!" She shook her head.
"If I might interrupt," Celestia coughed. "But I am not sure there is currently a way for me to change Emma, or the other's for that matter, back to there original forms. The serum Lyra created seems to be proving quite permanent. I have my best working on a cure, but for the time being, you will be brought to Equestria." I sighed with relief. "If, and when, the cure is found, you are given the choice to return to your human form and world." I nodded at her.
"Thank you, princess. For giving me a choice." I said. The princess smiled.
"You have proved yourself worthy of it. Now come, we must depart. She started to trot out of the house.
"Now?" I asked. "I don't get to pack anything?" Celestia shook her head.
"Your human devices are not permitted in my realm."
"No phone, but I get to stay with Lyra... I guess I can live with that." I said. "But can my parents come?" Celestia turned to my mother.
"Only if they wish the same predicament you are in." Mom looked down at her hands.
"I'm good, thanks." Mom said, spaced out. Celestia nodded, and motioned for us to follow her. We walked outside, into the street, where a swirling vortex was waiting. I gulped, staring at it. On the other side was the mystical Equestria, a world so many dreamed of visiting, but I was getting the chance! I'm both excited, and terrified... ooh! Nurvi-cited!
"It is time to go." Celestia said. "Lyra, I hope you know never to do anything like this again, their could have been serious repercussions." Lyra nodded, and faithfully followed Celestia up to the portal. I trotted up to her, and stole one last look at my house, maybe my final look at my house. Wow... so many memories.
"Ready?" Lyra asked. I took her hoof in mine, and we stepped through.