When one wakes up, asking oneself where they are isn't what comes to mind. Lauren was waking up in a bed that seemed a little too soft, in sheets and blankets that are a little too warm, on pillows a little too firm. She was starting to wake up, almost thinking that she’s still in her room in a bed that’s more comfy than usual.
But then, the memories started to kick in. She realizes that the bed she’d slept on for years wasn't this comfortable. She opened her eyes to find that she was not only in a different bed but in a different room entirely. After all, she remembered going to sleep on a couch somewhere, so it was natural that she was startled that she’d woken up somewhere else.
She got out of the huge, low bed. All around her were bookshelves that held books and scrolls. There was a table stacked high with paper, a quill and inkwell nearby ready for use. There were chests, a few plants, and even a small table for a waiting tea set. On the wall was a clock that tells it’s almost six o’clock.
Yet, what really got her attention were the glass doors to the balcony outside. The sun was still in the sky, and Lauren got a good view of the landscape before her. Somehow, in some way, it seemed a little familiar, but she couldn't put her finger on why. By the look of it, the castle she was in was on a mountainside. Below she was valleys, rivers, lakes, forests and a desert in the distance. Also, dotted throughout the land here and there were towns or a few buildings. It was as if-
A few knocks on the double doors behind her snapped her out of her thoughts, “Hello? Are you awake yet?”
“Uh, yeah.”
“May we come in?”
She stepped aside, gesturing for them to come in. The door opened up to one of those ponies in golden armor. “Princess Celestia is asking if you would like to join her and her sister for dinner this evening.”
Lauren looked down at the pajamas she was still wearing, “Don’t I have to get dressed first?”
“She said that you can come as you are.”
“You sure?”
He nodded. The guard told her to follow him, and she did. Lauren walked behind the guard, taking in the high arched hallways, the windows, the paintings as they passed by countless doors. She noticed that the only other ponies they kept walking past our guards, who stood at attention staring at her.
The guard led her to a room where, in the back, behind all the food and staff, was a table with three chairs. One of them sat Celestia; the other was a dark blue horse whom she’d never seen before. She was like Celestia in the fact that she too has a horn, a crown and a pair of wings, but unlike Celestia, her mane looked like it was a floating night sky.
Looking at both of them, she couldn't help but noticed the marks on their rumps. Celestia had a sun while the other had a crescent moon.
“Lauren, nice of you to join us,” Celestia said, taking notice of her. “Come in, take a seat.”
She went up to the third empty chair near the table; Lauren asked what they were having.
“Anything you want,” was the reply. Lauren raised an eyebrow. When her parents cooked, she’s given whatever they made and has to eat it whether she wants it or not.
“How about a chocolate sundae with whipped cream and sprinkles?” she joked. But apparently, the cooks nearby didn't get the joke and served her a bowl of it anyway.
“Anything else?” Celestia asked, holding back her giggles as she saw Lauren’s look of wide-eyed surprise.
“Um... Some cherry soda?” and in no time, they gave her a glass of cherry soda to her. “And a stack of waffles.” It was presented to her immediately.
Luna couldn't help but smile. “That’s a little unhealthy for a child, is it not?”
“Hey, I didn't expect they would actually give this stuff to me. And who are you by-the-way?”
“Call me Luna, I’m Celestia’s sister. Now are you going to eat or shall I?”
Lauren took the spoon and took a bite out of the ice cream. And another. And another.
“Excuse me, Lauren.” Celestia piped up, “How long do you expect to stay here? You have a family I trust?”
She stopped eating her ice cream, “How long? Well... I just wanna stay here a little longer; to see what this place is like.”
“But what about family? You do have a family, right?”
“Yeah, but can’t I just take a look around for another few hours? I want to meet more talking ponies and horses like you. I don’t want to miss this for the world.”
“But your family?”
“I don’t think I’ll be gone for too long. I just want to have a look around first.”
The two sisters looked at each other for a moment, Luna was smiling with confidence while her elder sister with uncertainty.
“Lauren,” Luna began to ask. “Do you wish to meet somepony in particular while you’re here?”
“Like who?”
“Oh, like Twilight Sparkle or-”
“Wait! What did you say?”
“Twilight Sparkle.”
“You mean, she’s real!?”
“Why yes. There’s also honest Applejack, Rainbow Dash-”
“Who?”
“Rainbow Dash.”
“Never heard of her.”
Luna blinked, “What about Pinkie Pie?”
Lauren shook her head.
“Fluttershy?”
Another shake.
“Rarity?”
“I’m not really sure. But I know Twilight and Applejack from the show.”
“What show?” both sisters asked.
“My Little Pony. I have almost like, fifty dolls which come to think of it, they don’t look like any of you. I wonder why.”
“Dolls? A show?” Celestia asked, “Forgive me, but I don’t quite understand.”
“You mean you don’t know?” Lauren asked. “Well, then again, I don’t think this castle is in the show…”
“Your Majesties,” they turned around to the guard. “The Elements of Harmony have arrived.”
Comparison from MLP generations will not end well
Keep it up!
Whoa, that was a lot faster than I expected.
Just woken up and already pushed the princesses into a existential crisis at break-neck speed, our little Lauren^^.
I like it, just don't let it become too fast paced.
Probably could've made an acknowledgement about how Rainbow Dash was based on Lauren's favorite pony, Firefly.
Interesting Chapter...
Right! 1986...
5315974 Well the original Rainbow Dash is G2, which is 6 years after this story
And the Firefly connection would quite possibly get acknowledged after Lauren meets Rainbow
I suspect Lauren will notice that Fluttershy looks like Posey, Pinkie acts like Surprise (I know there was a baby surprise in G1) probably make the connection between Firefly and Rainbow Dash, but I don't think she's going to recognise Rarity at ALL. Poor Rarity.
This story has an interesting concept, but the characterization just feels too off to me. In general, Lauren isn't acting like any type of child I could imagine and the princesses are too calm about all of it. If this were improved, I'll certainly have to come back though.
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~Skeeter The Lurker
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Hory Shet... This is the story of how G4 came to be... OHMIDOG YOU'RE A GENIUS!!!!!!!!
this has my intrest, keep going
5316188 And Lauren even said at one point that she got many of her ideas for G4 from G1!
hum 1986 I am not up on the g1 version of mlp but I think her not knowing the mane 6 would be right.
this is looking good do keep up the grate work.
Please do continue. You have peeked my interest.
Please do continue. You have peeked my interest.
Please do continue. You have peeked my interest.
Please do continue. You have peeked my interest.
Please do continue. You have peeked my interest.
Have a like and a fave. Now I need more, this is too good to stop reading.
5315748 wouldn't you cause a time paradox
she's talking G3. Please make the chapter's longer.
This story is so cute
Add a word somewhere. For example:
5316699 I think she's talking G1. Two ponies are Twilight (just Twilight) and Applejack
5316699 Nope, G1. Remember, this story is set in 1986, Lauren's childhood.
A funny and, might I say, cute scene I have in mind: Discord appears with the mane 6. Celestia and Luna talks to them about their situation. Young Lauren messes with Discord's tail.
Discord: I say, Celestia, Luna, this small thing reminds me a certain somepony.
P.C.: Yes, she does. Discord, meet Lauren.
D: Wait... You mean...
P.C.: Yes.
D: And she is-
P.l: Oh yes.
D: *shakes while trying to stand still, sweating hard* AAAAAHHHHH!!!!! *Runs away*
Lauren: *Looks up to the princesses* what's wrong with him?
P.C.: He's... Kinda shy.
5316773 which would be G3 i thought. wasn't the previous MLP show G3?
5316795 G3 was in the 2000's, G1 was in the 1980's and early 1990's (as G1.5).
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Once was enough.
5316300 I KNOW!!! THIS EXPLAINS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!
aaarggghhh foiled by chapter's end :(
Welp new chapter tomorrow I suppose
5316699 no G3 came to be around 2003
Looks at comments
No one talks about G2
Looks up G2 online
#%&$@#%#
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I don't think i wanna chech out G3,2, or 1.
I've seen the horrors of three.
The earlier you go, the uglier it gets.
Except for that bullshit baby version mini show they had in G3.
It gave me nightmares.
And made me violently I'll for two days, on account of scoots loo, and that raridash fusion thing.
Disturbing.
... you could have expanded a bit more... it feels too fast. Don't ever write a chapter to please the masses. Writing is like aging a wine. After a certain time is spent working on it, it's perfect. Sure, it may take a few tries until you have something you're happy with and yes, you may just need to let go for a certain amount of time and come back to it, but the effort is worthwhile. Trust me.
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omg you are right....
Is there going to be a case with this situation in the story.
In words where they fade out of existence at some point in the story.
Sorry I love Time Travel related stories, especially with some sort of paradox (Sorry that came out a little weird, I meant to say that in a different way. ). I like the movie Back to the Future.
I LOVE G1, DON'T KILL ME!
You realize they can't actually do that, right?
I'M STILL HIDING!
Seriously?
5318506 she is the girl
5318413 I don't think she is landing in the G1 universe. This is G4, this story is supposed to tell Lauren Faust's experiences in the G4 Equestria, with the G4 characters, on which I suppose when she gets back and grows up, starts to remember snippets of her past and creates the series on earth.
It's a neat idea really, are there any other stories like this already? I think not!
Anyways this goes on my read later list.
Nice story. It has a very interesting idea but you need an editor to give it a few tweaks.
I had to do quite a few double takes which is unusual for me on this site.
That very last line about the castle, should be 'think this', instead of 'this this'.
Great chapter anyway though.
Whenever I think Lauren Faust being Celestia and Luna's mother
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I'll bet that Lauren would think that Applejack's a derp. I have a strange feeling that everypony save for Rainbow Dash and Rarity were inspired by G1. The only ones who didn't have their appearance changed were Derpjack and Spike.
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No one mentions G2.
No one.
At least now you know. Don't worry, I've done it too.
The horror.
I love it! So cute, but also awesome!
I was planning on a fic where Lauren is the reincarnation of Twilight Sparkle, and creates the show based on her life, and the writers are other ponies from Equestria, but this is so awesome, I don't have to!
Unless you want me too...
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G1 is acctually pretty good. Watch battle at midnight castle. The whole thing!
5318688 When did I say Lauren was in G1? All I said was that I loved it. I didn't say anything about her being in G1.