Interlude - Penpals
Dear Princess Celestia,
I write you today for a slightly different reason than my usual reports about friendship. Today, I, together with my friends Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash, have encountered a creature that I believe to be of a previously undiscovered species. I have looked through every book I could get my hooves on, and I have found nothing. Even when I visited in Canterlot last week, I couldn’t find anything in the Royal Archives (I’m sorry I didn’t have time to come and say hello to you and Princess Luna, I spend most of the time with my parents).
This creature was first encountered by Fluttershy several weeks ago, when she was helping animals in the Everfree forest. She crossed paths with it, and ran away from it before it could see her. We had initially thought it to be a monster from the Everfree forest, or possibly a minotaur for its shape and the use of camouflage clothes. Rainbow observed the same creature yesterday, when it had been foraging for food near the west edge of the forest. The creature carried with it a very strange device that Rainbow found today, and brought to us for examination.
This device appears to be extremely sophisticated, although I do not know its purpose. It is able to produce sound, and when activated, it displays a picture of scenery. There are also numerous symbols on display, some of which I believe to be letters for a language that the creature uses. Again, even through all my research, I have found nothing pertaining to this language, or the symbols. Few of the symbols appeared to be something easily understood, like one that depicted an alarm clock, but the others were more abstract, and most likely have more meaning to the creature itself. I also did not detect any magic signatures from the device, indicating that it does not function through arcane methods, which in on itself is extremely baffling.
After a brief examination, we concluded that we should return the device to where Rainbow had found it, in case the creature came looking for it. The creature, however, was already there when we arrived. We initially hid from it, but it did notice us, and Fluttershy went to meet it. Its reaction was that of fear, and it seemed like it was about to run away from her, but Fluttershy managed to calm it down. However, due to my own poor judgement, I thought it would be fine to come out of hiding with Rainbow. The creature fainted after seeing us.
We allowed Fluttershy to tend to the creature, while I concluded my study on the device, and another similar one that it had, as best as I could, not finding anything new. Fluttershy stayed near the creature while waiting for it to wake up, while Rainbow and I stayed further away so that we didn’t scare it again. After it woke up, Fluttershy managed to befriend it. It didn’t seem to be scared of us anymore after that, approaching us and interacting with Rainbow. After we had given its device back to it, we returned to Ponyville.
We are planning on going back tomorrow, hopefully meeting it again. I would, however, like to ask for your advice before that. I find it unlikely that there has not been any contact with this kind of creature before. It seems to be more than just a simple animal, as indicated by the device it carries and the possibility of a written language. It is possible, however, that it has simply found the device from somewhere, and it wasn’t the one that made it. It also seemed to understand us in some level, responding to us as we waved to it.
Regardless, we should record everything we can about it for the Royal Canterlot Foundation of Plants and Wildlife, in case anypony else encounters such a creature. How should we proceed in this matter? I have written everything I know about the creature and its device on the accompanying scroll.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle
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My most faithful student,
It is good to hear from you again. It always brightens my day when I receive a letter from you, even one as formal as this.
I wish you would have come to meet me before diving in to the Royal Archives, I would have joined you in your research. You know I always have time to meet you, even on a busy day.
I have asked my sister, but neither of us can offer you any more insight on the matter, unfortunately. This creature you have met does seem to have numerous similarities to minotaurs, as you mentioned in your report, but it is as strange to us as it is to you. It is entirely possible, that if this species lives in the deeper parts of Everfree, as per your hypothesis, they have managed to avoid any contact with ponies up to this point. The device that you saw would even indicate a level of civilization, if it truly belongs to it.
If you wish to pursue studying this creature, then I will leave the matter in your capable hooves, Twilight. You are one of the brightest ponies I have ever encountered, and with the help of your friend, I’m sure the two of you can accomplish this task. I would, however, advice against trying to find more of its kind in the Everfree. If this species is as reclusive as it seems, we might cause them harm if we try to find them. Not to mention all the dangers that Everfree possesses. If you must enter the forest, please do not do so alone.
I will eagerly await your next report.
Your mentor and friend,
Celestia
Just a little update in between stuff. Wanted to do a little more world building before moving on to the next chapter. 
Oh, also, for those who are interested, I do other stuff too besides writing. I have a small youtube channel where I make let's play videos, if you want to check it out. 
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oh cool a new chap- what? an interlude?
aww
7908741 Sorry.
Thank God that this has nothing to do with the Bureau. I was honestly worried when he panicked at the sight of ponies.
Well, good change of pace from usual "Oh Twilight, it's human. They mean, dangerous and aggressive. I already send a Royal Guard detachment to put him in dungeon because I'm asshole like that" :).
7908872 Maybe she did so secretly anyways.
7908915
Well, if I were Celestia, I would send a couple of ponies down just to watch the creature, to make sure it doesn't have ill intentions -- not a whole freaking platoon, just a couple.
7908998 Very good logic. Sounds like something a ruler would do.
Hmmmmm........
7905157
I'll be good till then
fine
i love how you write Celestia
7909033 Thank you, I try my best.
Oh, oh! Is Twilight going to write a Nature documentary about our friend?
"Being as tall as it is high, it is a creature-shaped creature that weighs about as much as it does"
7909130 I think that sounds more like Pinkie or Rainbow.
Ooh, Spike's a very good narrator, he can do it. 
"And here, we have...the creature, in its natural habitat. It likes to collect mushrooms in the Everfree forest, which makes Twilight nutty about a new science project, and I have to-..." 
"Spike!" 
7908749 The plug and play console episode I think.
7908998
I kinda doubt it? From Celestia point of view it's just anther denizen of Everfree. Do she sent ponies to watch cockatrices or manticores? I'm pretty sure that she not. If human start to contact ponies more often? Then she maybe send someone. But IMO more "Sweetie Drop" someone rather that "Shining Armor" someone.
But of course it's only my opinion.
The next day, Equestria's military was mobilized. The order went through the ranks. Kill the creature. Kill it dead and mount its head before the gates of Canterlot. Let it be a warning to all those who dare a wish fullfillment at the cost of pony waifus and herems.
7909253 Burn the whole Everfree forest while you are at it, just to make sure.
While I usually don't like interludes and sometimes even completely skip them, this one was well executed in my opinion. It doesn't really feel like an interlude and more like a mini chapter of sorts.
That being said, interesting story, I was starting to run out of things to read, so this came at the right time. Only problem is, I'm back to having nothing to read :( Well, I guess I can always write my own story while waiting.
7909282 Hehee.
I wanted to add the letter Twilight send to Celestia, and then the reply she got from her to the story, but it didn't fit well at the beginning of the next chapter in my opinion. So I made the interlude instead. 
I also wanted some text out today for all you lovely readers. 
I'll make sure to write the next chapter on the double, can't have you without anything to read after all. 
7909327 Well I could always pick up Odrsjot again, which I've left alone for almost a year now. (good story, start at Austraeoh if you're interested, I believe all books together are at over 2million words or so...)
Take your time with writing, nothing good comes from rushing. Btw, do you have an editor/proofreader? If not, color me impressed!
7909355 Too many words. O_o I would never get to read anything else again if I started.
And no, I don't have any unfortunately. 
I'm guessing this means his thought patterns are so completely alien, Luna can't simply Dream Walk answers out of the guy's head like in some other HiE stories?
7909377 That could be the case, although Celestia sent her reply on the same day as Twilight sent her own letter. She hasn't had much time to try and enter the creatures dreams yet. Also, it is a bit cheap way to resolve everything if Luna can just fix everything with sleepysleepy magic.
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7909364 Well, if you want one, I can recommend this group for you. Sometimes your readers will also approach you directly if they want to help out. That being said, I didn't really spot anything wrong with the story, but that could be due to me not paying that much attention to stuff like that. (Seriously, have you ever tried a badly translated Light Novel? It builds a huge tolerance.)
Keep up the good work and most importantly: have fun!
7909414 Many thanks, I will check it out. I will channel my inner Pinkie and have loads of fun.
Wowsie!
This looks awesome, we need more
We can have more right?
I like this more each chapter
It's certainly been enjoyable so far, this chapter included. You did a good job writing in Twilight and Celestia's "styles", I could easily imagine their voices overlaying the words.
Looking forward to more, but as was said earlier: don't rush. I'll be happy to wait a bit in order to get more chapters of quality.
7909071
well u r the best
but will it just get abandoned like many others in this genre? we will have to wait and see.
7909013
A thing I just thought of now -- another reason to add on to the previous would be that say, human might have foreign magic (we know he doesn't) that can drain them of their magic much like Tirek. Celestia may fear that Twilight may not be able to send a message in time if the 'creature' somehow gets the best of her, and by sending a single undercover operative (or two) her not being notified in the case of an unfortunate event would never happen.
7909013
Considering the level of technology it carries, from clothing to that "glass slab" it got back, I'm kind of surprised she doesn't just pop on down to have a look for herself. She's centuries old and never (never?!) heard of anything like this creature, you'd think she would be a lot more curious to see something new in her very, very long life.
You know that feeling of disappointment when you're reading a story...The one where you're enjoying a story and then you catch up to the most recent chapter?
Please continue
7910602 It's the worst feeling, isn't it. Wait...I'm the one who causes it!
Back to writing, 
7910572 Hmmm, maybe, but they don't know how advanced the phone really is. All they know is that it makes bell sounds and it has pretty pictures on it. Sure, it probably does something else too, but it's not quite the wondrous machine you'd go crazy for yet.
And maybe she is curious about the creature, but it also lives somewhere in the Everfree, and seems to be a little skittish, so perhaps it's not the best idea to pop in randomly to see what the fuzz is about. 
7910543 Why would she suspect something like that? You can't suspect the worst of everything, you don't make any friends like that.
It's good to be prepare, but to get ready for a doomsday scenario because a new species was discovered in going a little over the top. 
7910517 Neveeeeeere! I only abandon stories that nobody likes.
7910345 Do I get free swag where ever I go now?
7909895 Glad to hear that I managed to do a decent job.
Although, I don't think you quite understand. Nobody can stop the writing anymore. Not even me. 
7909593 Yeeees, many more shall be had, don't you worry.
7910853 Realistic neanderthal?
Oh man, if kindness required the use of muscles, Fluttershy would be the best bodybuilder around Equestria. 
IF THIS STORY WERE A TANGIBLE PERSON ID HUG IT
Language Barrier, Mane 6 acting in character, Realistic first contact? This story has all the makings of a great HiE! I am really looking forward to more, keep up the stellar work!
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7908761 An interesting story thus far--hope to read more soon!
Well I devoured all the chapters in short order from start to finish...and I can't help but want more. You are making the reader in me an addict...now feed me Seymour!
And I have loved the story so far, I like the way you got the girls acting and the human. As clearly an old hunter is going to be....twitchy dealing with all this weird shit.
Too bad the ponies don't know the truth, high chance the guy is so jumpy only because the Everfree is full of weird things that try to kill you. After all the Timberwolves, Manticores, and Cockatrices....yeah I'd be jumpy about seeing some oddly shaped pony like creature with wings or a horn as well. Due to simple "Oh god is this going to try to kill me too?" mindset. Well that and uncanny valley...I seen the super realistic art of MLP ponies...they freaky!
This story is great! I love it
7909257 [youtube=aCbfMkh940Q]
7997479 But then how could we mount it's head on the gates of canterlot? Or did we stop doing that?
That should be "I spent", I assume – if there isn't another sentence missing.
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