The Lost Pony: Misty on Earth

by Movingtarget Productions

Chapter 3: On the Road Again

The Lost Pony: Misty on Earth

Written by: Movingtarget Productions

Chapter 3: On The Road Again

Date: Wednesday, July 25th, 2025
Time: 11:41
Location: Super 8 motel by I-64 in West Virginia

After Matt and Misty had their moment, Matt looked at the clock on the TV which was displaying America’s Morning Headquarters on The Weather Channel, the time displayed 10:41 CT to which Matt translated that it was 11:41.

“Alright Misty, we should get ourselves put together for the trip, we got about 20 minutes until the motel kicks us out,” Matt said before getting up and turning off the TV, “I can sense that you have a question. Shoot.”

“What is the popular method of transport in this United States place?” Misty asked, wondering how they were gonna go anywhere.

“Grab that bag by your bed and I will show ya,” Matt said, witnessing Misty use her levitation magic to get the duffel bag.

Matt opened the door and led Misty outside to his truck which was parked between a blue 2010 Tesla Model S and a Lariot colored 2006 Ford Expedition, waiting to hear her reaction.

“These strange vehicles remind me of Izzy’s scooter and the Trolly in Maretime Bay, what are these called?” Misty asked.

“These are called Automobiles, better known as a Car, short for Carriage as these are basically self-propelled carriages, just the body and frame are either aluminum, steel, Carbon Fiber, or Fiberglass. I can tell you more about how these things manage to operate when we get on the road if you want.” Matt said while fumbling with a latch on a body panel for the box which revealed a storage compartment once it was opened up. He then placed the duffel bag in the compartment before closing and locking the latch.
“Yes, please! I’m quite interested in how these work, is this black one yours?” Misty asked as she watched Matt do his task.

“Yes, it is, my very reliable truck,” Matt said before opening the driver-side door and cleaning out the front seats before climbing out to see Misty going over to the passenger door. He was about to tell her to give him a second before her horn lit up and tugged the handle gently, opening the door slowly and climbing up with a bit of effort.

Matt giggled a bit before getting back in and shutting the door with a thud. Misty doing the same.

“Okay, let us learn how to buckle up as it is federal law,” Matt started with Misty nodding, “First you take the belt from the side like this,” Matt said and pulled out his, Misty did as well after a moment of looking, “Then you take the metal tongue and click it into the holder, then let go of the belt.” Matt said as he and his passenger did that at almost the same exact time, “Now, I am going to start the engine that powers this thing, it will sound loud at first but it is completely normal. Ready?”

“I guess…” Misty said nervously.

Matt fiddled with something under what Misty thought was the steering system before Matt popped back up and put the key in the ignition which started the Ford chime, Matt turned the key a bit and the screen on the infotainment lit up with the Ford Performance and Built Ford Tough animations before showing what looked to be a GPS with a message popping up that read: FM, 101.5Mhz. Matt then turned the key a bit more and the chime came back for a minute, then Matt turned the key once more and a rumbling sound came from the engine as the Turbocharged V8 started up, Misty could see that Matt had let go of the key and he had put his hand on a large lever attached to the steering system and moved it down 1 click, with the screen showing the camera feed of behind the truck with 2 lines that faded from green to yellow, to red. Matt then backed the truck out of his parking spot before bringing the lever down 2 clicks before turning the wheel left and heading towards the exit, stopping at the lobby to drop his keycard off before getting back into the truck and getting on the highway.

Matt gave Misty a short version of the history of the automobile as they drove up 64, transferring to I-77 at an interchange to continue north and Misty started the long-awaited conversation after noticing the figurine on the dashboard next to the dashcam.

“So what is that little toy that is next to that camera thing?” Misty asked. She was surprised when Matt touched a button with 3 triangles and pulled into the breakdown lane.

“I’m just gonna cut to the chase. You’re a fictional character in a TV show that is loved by many on this planet. How you are actually here is beyond me.” Matt said, waiting for Misty’s reaction, but what he got actually surprised him.

“Thank you for your honesty, Matt. I’m happy that you told me everything, and that you are so willing to help me get back to Equestria. However I must ask, how did the makers of this show know that we ponies exist?” Misty asked.

“They don’t, nobody knows that you exist. We all think your race is fictional, but I know now that is not the case. I’m also very surprised that you handled this news so well.” Matt said.

“I knew you have no reason to lie, while the fact that I am a fictional character in this world is very shocking, I know that I should be expecting random surprises.” Misty said as she put her hoof on Matt’s shoulder.

“That’s fair. Now that that is over with, let’s get rolling.” Matt said before getting back on the road.

The next few minutes were silent as Misty observed all the signs and other vehicles that were on the 6-lane highway. She then heard Matt fiddle with the radio and a song came on over the Bose speaker system to which she listened as the 2 continued on, crossing into Ohio a moment later.

Author's Note:

Here you go guys, another chapter. I'm still getting back into the swing of things and I will say, I ain't doing too bad. I shall go find other things to do for a while. MTP out.

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Now the question is how misty ended up on earth and how she will return to equestria.

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