The following day, Sunday, was another day with no school. Flash and Sunset had each e-mailed the six Equestrians suggesting they spend a day getting used to just being human, to prepare for school the following day.
After breakfast, the girls gathered at Rarity's shop, which was closed for the day, the shades drawn over the windows and the door locked. Rarity seemed perturbed; Twilight remembered that something had apparently been bothering her the previous day. "What's up, Rarity?" she asked.
Rarity looked around at her friends and took a deep breath. "Ahem. Yes, well. Not to be indelicate, but...have any of you examined yourselves since we arrived?"
"Examined?" Twilight asked, frowning. "What do you mean?"
"I mean, have you actually looked at yourselves in the mirror. Without clothes, I mean."
The others blinked.
"Ah...hadn't really even given it a thought," Applejack said.
"Who's had the time to worry about stuff like that?" Dash asked. "The only thing I've done in my room is sleep. Besides," she added, "after losing my wings, freezing my butt off, and dealing with these hand thingies, I'm not sure I even wanna know what else is up with this crazy body."
"What's this all about, Rarity?" Twilight asked.
"Well, for starters," Rarity said, "this." She hiked up her skirt, gathering the fabric in her hands until her thighs and hips were completely exposed. She turned her bare hip to her friends. "Notice anything missing?" she asked.
The others blinked. "No Cutie Mark?" Pinkie asked. She turned to the full-length mirror and examined herself in much the same way. She gasped loudly. "Mine's missing too!"
"Maybe it's just somewhere else on your body?" Fluttershy suggested.
Rarity shook her head. "I've looked at every single inch of my body. No Cutie Mark." She frowned. "And there are other...peculiar things about this body, but I'm not entirely sure I even want to know about them."
Twilight frowned. "I didn't really have time to think about things like that last time I was here, and I only got undressed one time for about five minutes. We'll just have to ask Sunset Shimmer to come over and explain things." With that, she pulled out her phone and spent a few minutes awkwardly sending a text.
The others watched her, fascinated and disturbed. "You make that look so easy," Fluttershy said.
Twilight snorted. "Are you kidding? I barely even know what I'm doing. I'm still clumsy and awkward with these crazy fingers."
"Having hands isn't THAT bad," Pinkie Pie said. "Here, look what I can do!" She pulled a flashlight out of her hair, pointed it at the wall, and started making shadow puppets with her hands.
"Ooookay, that's...uh...very random," Rainbow Dash said after a few minutes of this.
There was a knock at the door. Rarity walked over and raised the blinds slightly. "I'm closed--" she began.
"It's me," Sunset said from the other side of the door.
"Oh!" Rarity threw the door open. "Goodness, that was fast."
"I was about a block away," Sunset replied.
"Sunset," Twilight said seriously as Rarity closed and locked the door again, "we need to know everything you can tell us about these bodies. Not just about hands, or how we can make do without magic or wings, but...well, everything."
Sunset raised an eyebrow, an amused smirk on her face. "Oh, this is going to be fun..."
* * * * *
"Good morning, Rainbow Dash!" Twilight called as she trotted down the steps into the library proper. "Did you sleep well?"
"Ugh..." Dash called from the beanbag chair. "No, I didn't."
Twilight frowned, tilting her head. "Huh? Why not?"
Dash grumbled. "THESE things kept locking up on me," she muttered. It was then that Twilight noticed that Rainbow Dash's wings were fully flared out at her sides.
Spike padded into the room from the kitchen, took one look at Dash, and snickered. "Whoa. Wingboner."
"Wingboner?" Twilight asked, blinking. Then, her face turned red. "And how DARE you say 'boner' around a girl, that's rude and gross!"
"Huh? It is? Sorry, didn't know," Spike said, scratching his belly.
"Hey Spike, what do you mean by wing...uh...boner?" Dash asked, cheeks reddening slightly.
"Oh, it's when a pegasus pony's wings just...lock up like that." Spike shrugged. "Usually it happens when a pegasus is angry or excited, but sometimes it just kinda happens." He chuckled. "My Twilight's wings have been driving her nuts ever since she became an alicorn. She's had them for three months and she still gets wingboners when she's trying to sleep!"
"Yeah yeah great, embarrassing story about your best friend, now how do I fix this?" Rainbow asked, grumbling.
"I dunno. Just relax," Spike suggested, shrugging. "Think loose thoughts."
"Loose thoughts, huh? Great, thanks, that's a BIG help."
Twilight frowned. "Funny, I'm not having ANY problems with my wings." As if to emphasize the point, she gently, gracefully ruffled her wings at her sides before tucking them securely back into place.
Spike laughed. "That's so ironic! Because Rainbow Dash has the best wing control of any pony in Equestria, and Twilight can barely control hers!"
As Rainbow Dash blew a raspberry at Spike, Twilight frowned. "Spike? I don't suppose you can tell me how I'm supposed to use this thing?" she asked, indicating her horn.
Spike tilted his head. "I'm not really the best one to ask about that. But I'm sure one of the unicorn ponies in town can teach you and Rarity how to use unicorn magic! Or maybe you should ask Shining Armor when he comes around to check up on you."
"Hmm..." Twilight said, frowning. She shook her head. "Maybe we should just focus on breakfast first, then deal with all of this later." She grimaced suddenly. "On...second thought...there IS something I need to take care of...first..."
Rainbow Dash suddenly shot to her hooves, wings unlocked and clamped tight to her sides. "Yeah, I think I know what you mean."
As one, they turned to Spike and screamed, "WHERE'S THE BATHROOM?!"
* * * * *
By the time Sunset Shimmer was finished, the faces of the six Equestrians were flaming scarlet.
"Wow. Um. Thank you, Sunset Shimmer, for that, ah, THOROUGH explanation about how human bodies work," Twilight said. "I, ah, think I'm just going to go totally die of embarrassment right now, so..."
"Huh?" Rainbow Dash asked. "What's the big deal, Twilight? I mean apart from the whole boobs thing, it's nothing any of us didn't learn when we were still fillies. It's just that it's all in different places now. And not even really all that different."
Sunset chuckled. "Yeah, Dashie's pretty much nailed it. Just get used to how bra hooks work, remember to carry a tampon or a maxi in your purse, and watch those skirts, and you'll be fine." She looked around at the group, then said, "By the way, one more thing you should probably know about..."
* * * * *
The six girls-turned-pony met up later in the day. Spike took great pleasure in regaling the others with the story of Rainbow Dash's wing problems.
"Ah always said you was a tomboy, Rainbow," Applejack joked.
"Huh? What's that have to do with--" Rainbow Dash's mind caught up to Applejack's implication, and she groaned. "Oh, you're SICK, AJ."
After that, the six decided to walk around town for a bit, observing the other ponies and how they worked and played. It was an enlightening experience, as they witnessed the myriad ways in which ponies seemed to be able to use their hooves in lieu of hands. They were particularly surprised when they encountered four ponies--only one them a unicorn--functioning as a string quartet. "Now how the heck're they playin' those with hooves?" Rainbow Dash wondered aloud.
"You know," Rarity said a while later, "now that I'm getting a bit more comfortable on my hooves, I have been noticing some peculiar things about these pony bodies."
"Such as?"
"Well, such as these, for starters," Rarity said, trotting up behind Fluttershy and tapping a hoof against her flank. Fluttershy skittered away from her hoof, face flaming.
"Um, please warn me before you go anywhere near that end of my body," she said softly, earning a snicker from Rainbow Dash.
"Sorry, darling," Rarity said. "But you all get what I'm talking about, right?"
"Oh, you mean those funny little tattoos on our butts?" Pinkie Pie asked. "Because I know I've seen those marks before, on our clothes and earrings and stuff back home!"
"Yes," Rarity said, nodding. "I recognized the symbols as well. Though I'm afraid I can't quite figure out why those symbols would be appearing on our bodies. Especially not there. And did you notice that all the ponies seem to have them?"
"They're called Cutie Marks," Spike said. "They appear when a pony discovers his or her special talent. The Cutie Mark represents what makes a pony special and unique." He frowned. "Although I'm a little surprised Rarity, Twilight, and Rainbow Dash even have their Cutie Marks in pony form," he said. "I mean, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie, yeah, you three are exactly the same as your pony selves, but...the rest of you, I mean the ponies, earned their Cutie Marks doing things that aren't even possible where you come from." He shrugged. "Oh well. Anyway, everypony has a Cutie Mark, except for the fillies and colts who haven't figured out their special talents yet."
"Well, since all these other ponies have cute little butt tattoos, then I guess we shouldn't really worry about it," Pinkie said.
"Wait," Twilight said. "What do you mean by 'they appear'?"
"They appear. Magically," Spike elaborated.
"What, just...on their own?" Rainbow Dash asked.
The little dragon nodded.
"Weird," Applejack said.
* * * * *
Dear Princess Celestia
Today, I learned way more than I ever wanted to know about this new body. I also
finally learned how to use the bathroom as a human, which is a major relief, because
the last time I was here, I just held it the whole time. I wonder if our other
selves will be as freaked out about estrus as we were about periods? I'm just
glad we learned about THAT ahead of time; imagine if Fluttershy had started her
period without knowing what was happening? I'm pretty sure she'd have died of fright!
There is still so much to learn here, and after today, I'm almost afraid to know
what tomorrow holds in store. But as long as I don't have to go through it alone,
I can handle anything this strange new world throws at me. I hope.
Your faithful student,
Princess Twilight Sparkle
Bravo, bravo, way to stand up for yourself.
ok and i forgive you for the short length of this chapter
I'm loving this story and thank you so much for dealing with those issues that you have already. Meat, bathroom, and the inner workings of their bodies. 3 things that could be glossed over for a bit, but 30 moons? Yeah....not happening. ^_^
But you know I had to comment on the list you put in your author's note. Honestly, pretty much everything there should be common sense. That you have to say it at all? It really kinda disturbs me.
3170502 I hate ranting in the author's notes and I really wish I didn't have to, but the extent to which people have been bitching, pissing, and moaning about things in this story? Yeah, it had to be done.
Chill Pill?
Well regardless of what the haters think I actually like this story and the fact it's not going to be Dark/moody etc. You've gotten the essentials out of the way in a humorous manner and now the story can move forward.
Personally I think people overreact with the whole Flashlight thing. Glad to see you standing up for yourself and the story.
Wow the people who reads this story are assholes and idiots
Also Lolz on the part about pony twi and bathrooms how da fuck can u hold it for 3 days when u need to take a piss I can understand u can hold your poop for 3 days but man wow !
I never really cared about all that stuff.
A reason why:
What the author says goes, NO EXCEPTIONS!
LOL, that author's note was more enjoyable than this chapter.
Not saying it was a bad chapter, but that was freaking funny.
"Also, I apologize for the short length of this chapter." Its okay if the chapter is short, the story is what counts. Also I am sure most of the users here are patient. so dont overdo yourself
People have been bitching about irrelevant shit?
well damn, and here I thought I could altogether avoid that particular bit of the internet.
anyway, nice concept, looking forward to more.
I was wondering how you were going to tackle the whole boobs thing, and I'd say it was handled nicely.
but, I must ask: why can't Dashie fly? I understand that it's supposed to be difficult to control as she never had them, except for, you know, that one part of the movie where she does. where she flies around like she'd been doing it all her life.
I hate when people bitch about a nice story. Just fucking deal with it, or just stop caring and read!
Okay... I think this chapter ALONE kicked this up to atleast a Teen rating...
This story is just preventing me to see a 'good story' on top list.
3170565 Dash hasn't learned to fly yet because she's only been a pony for a couple of days. She'll get the hang of it eventually. As I stated in an earlier comment, the magical girl transformation flight thing doesn't really count and she had that power for less than an hour.
3170565
If you wanted to avoid bitching on the Internet, you'd have avoided the Internet.
That being said, I'm curious to see how the differences between the worlds affects how badly they want to stay.
Will EG!Twilight want to stay in Equestria now that she knows her "brother" is alive? Will Equestria!Twilight want to stay on Earth to pursue a relationship with Flash Sentry? And what about the rest of the crews? Will they find motivation to stay in the alternate world? Find out this season on: Thirty Moons.
...seriously, though. I wanna know if that kind of thing's going to happen.
3170577 Yes, and I changed the rating to Teen right before posting it.
3170580 I am not at all certain what you mean by this.
3170515
It's your story. You write what YOU want. If everbrony that keeps whining about they should make their own stories. I for one would encourage it cause I like the EQG-crossovers.
Honestly, I just like the idea that Twilight likes the human Flash over the pony Flash. it really just makes more sense. If she had started dating the pony flash, then it really would have just been pointless drama. I do wonder if Twilight will be able to go back to Equestria when its time, especially if her relationship with Flash grows over the two years. I also like seeing Sunset Shimmer in a supportive role for the pony-turned-humans.
Honestly, no real complaints yet. =3
For a moment I thought they would be traumatized at Sunset's explanation of human anatomy.
3170671
You'd almost wish for it, just for the hilarity that would ensue upon reboot.
3170686 Error...Error...Please hit Ctrl-Alt-Delete to reboot system...
You made me bust a gut.
Ok ok ok, look: I'm not bitching about Pootube. I mearly want to know WHY it was necessary to change the name at all. It's not like Youtube is going to sue you for saying "Youtube" in your story. I'm just wondering why changing it was necessary in the first place.
But judging from your ragey little wall of text at the end, you're probably just going to delete this comment at the first mention of "Pootube."
I still like the story!
3170599 Oh... Didn't notice... OH WELL! Good chapter, I giggled a little!
3170701
Equestria!Twilight's lucky she didn't bust a bladder.
3170706
Wasn't that what it was "lawyer-friendlied" to in the movie?
3170600>>3170515 It's nice to put your foot down, now hopefully those comments will at least be less annoying.
The problem with the new anatomy was handled very well I must say ^^ excited for the next chapter. :D
Great chapter. Hopefully soon we'd get into more characterization of Sunset Shimmer now that most of the crazy parts have been handled(how to use the bathroom, what is a period...simple learning chapters like this)
And also the whole Shining Armor thing...that means that there must be some other differences, right? Both worlds aren't a complete copy of one another, it seems.
About the cutie mark, the way I see it is that it's abstract. Rainbow Dash the pony got her mark by winning a race and loving to race. This also made her become the fastest pony in Equestria, but...Rainbow Dash the human also likes to race, I bet. Her cutie mark means she loves to race and play sports, then. I wonder how you're going to explain how the humans have cutie marks in form of trinkets.
3170706 Three reasons:
1. It's a joke.
2. There's an entire trope for generic rebranded real-life things in fiction. The reason is not always legality.
3. There's already enough problems with people assuming the EG world is Earth. Changing the names of things like Youtube and McDonald's into something silly is an attempt to discredit that bullshit notion.
But mostly it was a joke. :P
I commend you on taking a stand against trolls and cry babies i love the light heartedness of this story when I read this story all I want to do is laugh not cry so keep that dark crap out of this story make me laugh I like the way you did in this chapter
I found your end of story rant funny and satisfying. I hate it with idiots try and argue about your own story.. Its your and no ones elses. So if you wanted Chutulu to drop out of the sky and tap dance in the cafateria while Slenderman Sang highway to heaven its up to you and no body reading this story has any right to complain about it. if they don't like it they can stop reading.
On a side note keep it up I am liking it. Also I am guessing these guys have to be in like what 10th grade or so? Since school or at least on earth ends at 12th grade after 2 and a half years they would be out of school already.
I respect and appreciate your Author's Note rant. There's this cute little saying over on FanFiction.net: Don't like, don't read.
3170599 (MythrilMoth)
I gotta ask, in a future chapter, will Twilight in the EqG universe visit the grave if Shining? I don't want to ask for something too dark, but she will sooner or later have to know. I can imagine that she would learn of this tidbit if she is visited by her parents and they have a conversation.
On the subject of the movie;
watch these videos-they cover my views of the movie excellently; on how many flaws there are, and a more in depth look at the movie itself by three points of view that can conflict with each other.
Well, you've already kinda covered death, with Shining dead and everything.
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...because English
(reads author's notes) oh dear
It couldn't have been that bad could it? Sorry, I don't want to know. Look, don't let haters get you down, you've been featured, your story has been faved and liked a lot, the story is doing great. In short, you rock, so don't worry about it. Relax with the knowledge that it's going great.
Was listening to Voltaire's 'When You're Evil' during this chapter. I LAUGHED MY ASS OFF!!!
Dude, nice job with the story. And THANK YOU for telling people to calm the fuck down.
I loved this chapter! I can't help but wonder how the girls from Equestria are going to react when they actually get their periods.
I mean, so much happens when a girl goes through her period. I'm usually nice, I mean like Fluttershy nice, but when it happens I get really angry it's not even funny Anyways, I really like this story so far simply because there are so many things that could happen. Keep it up and really, You've done a great job! Take this.
3170901 Probably not, and I'm not at all interested in your views of the movie.
(Mostly) everyone else who's commented since the new chapter went up: Thanks.
Twilight didn't pee for three days?!
Another excellent chapter.^^ Interesting point about the cutie marks though. Maybe the comments Spike made will make them curious as to what their counterparts' special talents were, since he said he's surprised some of them even had theirs.
y'know, when folks complain about what your writing you should take note of it, then focus on making it worse for them for the next several chapters. like adding a bit of grit. If folk want more make everything even more perfectly saccharine and sweet with puppies and kittens for everyone. I love a pony story that isn't always sunshine and rainbows but I don't want everything to be fallout equestria. I also like seeing an author remind their readers that within the boundaries of the page, you are basically god king of the story.
I hope I'm not among those getting yelled at... great story so far! I'd fav and thumbs up it again if I could.
"Wow. Um. Thank you, Sunset Shimmer, for that, ah, THOROUGH explanation about how human bodies work,"
0.0 shit well this chapter was interesting...
Here's a tip: Don't ever apologize for a chapter being short. If someone doesn't like it that's their problem.
I really like your author's note. reminds me of when I'm trying to type out my stuff in a skype call.
I'm not trying to argue with anyone about this, but how long would 1 moon normally be?
Once again, MythrilMoth, I'm not trying to make you mad, I legitimately don't know.
This is getting personal....
3172106 1 moon is the time it takes for the moon to go from the new moon phase to the full moon phase and back again ( full lunar cycle ) . Which is about 28 days. So 30 moons is close to 2 - 2 and a half years... In the real world anyway.