• Published 14th May 2014
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Translation? - Oculus



After a mishap in the hospital, a young human gets a second chance in Equestria. He will soon face more struggles than just not fitting in.

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Chapter 1b. Right Door

Author's Note:

Deciphering Key:
a-z
b-y
c-x
d-w
e-v
f-u
g-t
h-s
i-r
j-q
k-p
l-o
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I screamed out as loud as my lungs would allow, hoping someone would save me, or put me out of my misery before I became a Dan-cake. When I stepped out of the door I realized the ground wasn't there for me to stand on. I spun in the air until I was spread-eagle style, watching as the ground got closer by the second and the clouds fly by my face. I clenched my eyes shut and braced for impact. Something hard hit me in the chest, making all the breath leave my lungs. I cringed as I coughed up a little blood and attempted to scream again, only managing a squeak. Opening my eyes I noticed I was almost on the ground but most of my momentum had been put towards throwing me forward. When I hit the ground I grunted loudly, sliding across the dirt until I hit a tree, almost blacking out. Shaking my head in attempt to clear my fuzzy vision I noticed the shape of a small blue horse trotting towards me quickly. I tried to pull my arms up to shield myself but I was only able to move my left one. Cringing, I waited for the oncoming pain of hooves against skin, but it never came. Instead I was lifted onto it's back and carried away as quick as it had approached me. I had to squeeze my legs tight around its barrel in order not to fall off.

Along the way my vision had cleared up enough for me to make out features of the horse, err...pony... The pony I was sitting upon was definitely cyan, at least her fur was. Her mane and tail was all of the colors of the rainbow. After a good minute I put the pieces together and realized I was sitting on Rainbow Dash's back. Assuming I had just gotten a concussion from hitting my head on the tree I just went along with the illusion and waited to see what was going to happen.

One excruciating trip later, Rainbow Dash began to run away from the edge of the forest and crossed over a bridge, now headed towards a small hut on the other side of the river. I shuddered, remembering what that forest held, and knowing that if she hadn't found me one of those creatures probably would have. Once we got to the hut she quickly knocked on the door, waiting for who I could only guess was Fluttershy to answer the door. I caught her taking nervous glances back at me and turning her head away when I looked back at her. When the door opened the bright yellow Pegasus that occupied the hut gasped and stared to the right of me. I followed her gaze and saw my right arm twisted at an awkward angle. My mouth dropped open wide, surprised I hadn't noticed the dislocated shoulder sooner. Fluttershy ushered Rainbow in and had her sit me on the couch in front of the window. After I had been set on the couch Fluttershy gently laid me down on my left side, resting my head on one of the most comfortable pillows ever. Her and Rainbow Dash left the room, I'm guessing to talk about the strange new creature who had showed up out of nowhere.

Once the two equines returned my adrenaline was running out, the pain from my dislocated shoulder setting in. When I looked up from the floor Fluttershy was holding a tongue depressor in front of my face, I knew what was going to happen next and I was dreading the moment. I opened my mouth as she slid the wooden pad into my mouth and between my teeth. I bit down hard and squeezed my eyes shut, waiting for the pop and pain.

Pop...

I heard the pop and felt a twinge of pain shoot from my shoulder to my fingers but it wasn't very painful. I released the tension from my body and opened my eyes slowly. Taking the tongue depressor from my mouth I smiled at her. "Th-thank you so much." She smiled back at me and patted my head softly before draping a blanket over me. A wave of calmness washed over me, almost making me fall asleep instantly. I would have drifted off into slumber if not for the rainbow haired mare popping up in front of my face, scaring me half to death...again... "Gah!" I shouted, making her jump back a bit. "Dszg wl blf gsrmp rg rh Uofggvihsb?"
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