• Published 15th Feb 2013
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How the hell did this happen? Or should that now be hay? - Lucky424



Whilst on a special duty, a brony experiences a explosion that is not typical.....and sends him somewhere not possible.

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Why you shouldn't let drivers fly, changing times, and another massage.

One week later.......


“....so another two weeks of physio and hydro therapy, and your muscles should feel like they've returned to your full strength. Until then, please no more falling off balconies.”

“Yeah, sure thing doc.” Lazing around in a fucking amazing pool for two hours a day? Yes please!! Massage from a mare every morning and evening? Much nicer then you'd think. Just don't......close your eyes. The first session was a little.....embarrassing. “So we done here? I think my 'nurses' are looking for me, I managed to ditch them on the way here......again.”

“Ah yes, the 'Cutie Mark Crusaders Nurses'. I look at them and I see the future of Equestria. Oh, and I'd like to personally thank you for saving them when you first arrived.”

“Really? Why?”

“Scootaloo is my wife's niece.”

Scootaloo has a family? “Uh doc.....about that. Some of the stories we have depict a filly like Scootaloo as having no home or living in an orphanage. Are her parents, you know?”

“Her parents? I believe they came to the castle to look after them at the Gala. I hear they want to meet you. So do the other fillies as well, Sweetie Belle I believe. Unfortunately for the other one her parents are no longer with us, but she has no need to worry. If you saw her brother you'd understand.”

“Big Macintosh. He's here?”

“Do you know of him?”

“Yeah.....yeah I do. And I owe him an apology. Catch you later doc.” As I got up to leave, I could hear a commotion outside the door. Exactly as expected, Strike and Nova were blocking my 'nurses' entrance to the doctors office, whilst they were saying that as they are my nurses, they don't need to worry about patient-doctor confidentiality. “Girls, I'm done here, I know I ditched you again, but you were just taking too long, and I would have missed my appointment. You know how doctors like to keep to their timings.”

Scootaloo looked up to me with a rather excited grin. Okay, that's just disturbing. Why have I got 'Come and play with us Danny' going around my head. “Lucky, you need to come with us!!! There's something you need to see!!”

“Okay girls, lead the way. Gentlecolts, I assume you're coming as well?” Two nods. “Very well, let us go see this mystery!”


“DANIEL!!! PULL THE FUCK UP!!!!”

“Relax, the Luna can handle it.”

“I knew there was a reason we shouldn't let the driver try to fly this thing!!!!”

“Hey look!! The Atlantic!! And it's getting closer!!”

“Daniel, if you don't pull up right now, then so help me I'm going to bitch slap you back to the middle ages!”

“Yes sir, pulling up. Levelling out. Aaaand we're good.”

“Thank you. Okay Ben, it's you turn to land us. Take the helm.”

“On it sir.”

The admiral sighed as he sat back in the command chair. “Never letting him fly again....”


The fillies were leading us to a part of the castle that I hadn't been to yet. Not that I'd seen all of it, this place was huge!!! I still got the odd look here and there, but the guards had been told about me and most of the castle staff had met me at some point over the last week. “Hey Strike, what's this part of the castle?”

“This is Canterlot Tower. It is where the important parts of our history are recorded in a different way.”

Canterlot Tower, isn't that where the Elements are kept? I was snapped out of my thoughts as Sweetie Belle spoke. “We're here.” The guards at the door pulled them self in to what looked their attention position, and Nova knocked on the door whilst Sweetie continued. “I'm glad you chose the smart clothes my sister made for you today. You're going to need them.”

I'm going to need smart clothes? Just what the hell for? A voice rang out from inside the room. “And now fillies and gentlecolts, I give you today's guest of honour.” As the doors swung open in a yellow aura, Strike leaned closer to me.

“Try to walk tall, it will impress them.” Impress whooooooa, that's a lot of fancy ponies!!! I followed the fillies along the red carpet that went through the centre of the room, and up to a set of steps that had Celestia and Luna at the top, with the Element Bearers lining up the sides. They each had a stunning dress on, obviously crafted by Rarity. You know for ponies, they're actually quite ho......no, get your mind out of there!!! It was then I noticed the fillies had dresses on as well.

We got to the bottom of the steps and the girls bowed in front of me, followed by Nova to my left and Strike to my right. I know I was told I didn't need to bow, but something told me that here I had to, and not just for the princesses image.

“You may rise.” We all stood up and I stood to attention to the best of my abilities. “We have asked you to come here today as our honoured guest. A little over three months ago, you appeared on our world.” So I was out for about a month and a half. That makes it around May back home. “At first my sister and I were not sure to make of you, but as we watched your actions on the first day, we understood just what kind of soul came here. You first action was to rescue these three fillies from an unknown, but certainly unwanted fate.”

At this, the fillies all turned round and motioned me to crouch down. As I did, I had three sets of hooves wrapped round me, and Celestia continued. “We decided not to always watch you after this, knowing you would not put our subjects in danger at all. We saw this when you pointed you weapon at Twilight Sparkle but did not take action. And more recently, you have in fact saved their lives as well.” The Bearers all turned at the same time and walked down the steps, with me finding myself in the centre of a group hug. “You also saved my life, and for that I am eternally grateful.” I hadn't noticed, but as she was speaking, she had made her way down and then pulled me in to her embrace. Damn these are some soft wings, I could see myself getting wrapped....focus!!!

“So it is with great pride that I give to you the honour of unveiling something that will remind us of you actions for as long as this castle stands.” She nodded towards a wall that had a curtain hanging over it, and there was a rope to one side. “Whenever you are ready.”

With everyponies eyes upon me, I walked over to the rope and took a hold of it. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, before pulling it down. The curtain fell down, and revealed a stained glass window. At the the top it, showed Applebloom and Sweetie Belle walking along a forest, with me in between them carrying Scootaloo. Underneath that was what looked like the castle gardens, and in the centre were the Element Bearers, and along the red line was Celestia, all looking like they were lying down. Surrounding them were Diamond Dogs, but in the next scene the Dogs were all lying down, and the Bearers were being helped to their hooves........by me.

I was speechless. I couldn't even form any coherent thoughts as the stomping set in. So lost was I that I didn't hear the applause replaced by a stunned silence. Turning I saw a single unicorn stallion had made his way to the centre of the room. “So, that is the creature that nearly killed us? We'll have you know that because of you actions, our planned rendezvous with a lovely mare was ruined! Auntie Celestia, We demand that it placed in the dungeons immediately!!”

Celestia was about to reply, but I walked towards him cutting her off. “Prince Blueblood?”

“Oh, you are evolved enough to talk. Yes?”

“If my actions, which were sanctioned by Princess Celestia, stopped you from going on a date with a more than likely wonderful mare, then well.....she got off lightly.” I got the reaction I wanted, but it started where I didn't expect. Turning around I saw Celestia and Luna leaning on each other laughing their arses....flanks off. And then, like a spreading of The Flood, the entire room erupted in to laughter, embarrassing Blueblood to no end.

“WE.....I......Never...” With that he turned and stalked out of the room, causing even more of an uproar. Once everypony had calmed down, I turned to Celestia.

“I apologise for that your majesty, I have overheard.....talk about him, and from what I've seen his reputation is justly deserved.”

“Yes, he does seem to have his head up his flank. Do not worry, tonight is a celebration in your honour. I know you can not have alcohol due to your medicine, but Applejack has brought along some of her non alcoholic beverages for you.”

“Thank you everybody, this is more that I ever expected. Just you being here is more than reward enough.”

Suddenly, out of nowhere a stage appeared, and a white mare with an electric blue mane popped up, followed by Octavia of all ponies. Mixing classical with techno? This should be interesting. I was about to speak when I was cut off by the party planner herself.

“Come on everypony, let's party!!!”


“Okay Ben, ease her up on the left, we're not level yet. Good, that's better. Put the landing gear down, and gently ease off on the thrusters.” CLANK. “And we're down. Good work.”

“Thank you sir.” As they disembarked, they found a group of scientists waiting for them next to the landing platform. They all looked really excited for some reason.

“Ladies and gentlemen, how may we help you?”

“Admiral, we've found it!”

“Found what exactly?”

“The planet in description!! Large planet, orbited by it's moon AND it's sun!”

“Have you calculated how long it'll take to get their?”

“Yes we have, and we wish we had some better news.”

“How long?”

“With more time, we may be able to....”

“How. Long?”

“Around ten months.”



“Admiral?”

“Stock the Luna. We leave tonight.”


The party lasted well in to the night, with pretty much everybody having a good time. I was having a blast, until I felt something big and heavy tap me on the shoulder. It was Big Mac, and at first I panicked, but he apologised for the way he reacted when we first met, not knowing the full story at the time. I met with Scootaloo's parents, and I could see they adored her for all she was worth, although they wished she'd be a bit less of a tomcolt and more like a filly. I guess some things in the fandom are true.

Eventually, things started to wind down, and I found myself carrying a sleeping Applebloom, whist Nova had Sweetie Belle and Strike had Scootaloo. We put them back in to their room and I made my way to my quarters for the night. Along the way, we bumped in to someone not expected.

Coming from a adjoining corridor was Blueblood, and I thought now was a good time as any. “Uh your highness?” He turned to look at me. “About earlier, I'm sorry for embarrassing you, I did not meant to cause any offence.” His response made me a little suspicious.

“What ever are you talking about? We have not met yet. Now I do not mean to be rude, but it is late and I am tired. Perhaps we can meet in the morning, good night.” As he trotted way, I looked to Strike and Nova, who were just as confused as me. Ignoring this I went in to my room and out on to the balcony. Looking down I spotted something white making it's way across the gardens.

“Strike, Nova?”

“Yes sir?”

“Which way is it to Blueblood's quarters?”

“Back the way he came sir.”

“And that tower over there?” I asked pointing to the one opposite my window. “Does anyone live in there?”

“That is the residence of Princess Cadenza, and Captain Armour.”

“So why is Blueblood going over there?” This doesn't make sense. In the hall he had the reaction that I expected, but just now he responded like he wasn't even there. He was even polite. It's like it......wasn't Blueblood. Shit. “Strike, Nova, I need my weapons.”

“Why?”

“Just trust me on this. Now, where are they?”

“They are in Captain Armours office. If we leave now he may still be there.”

“Lead the way gentlecolts.”


“How is the dear prince?”

“Unconscious, just as planned. And our target?”

“Inside her quarters, and she doesn't suspect a thing. I am about to go join the other two in her chambers. We will be waiting for you. The honour of killing her and getting our revenge falls to you.”


I didn't even bother knocking. As soon as the door was in view I walked through it. Shining Armour was a little taken back and showed it. “What is the meaning of this intrusion?”

“Captain, I need my weapons.”

“And why should I give them to you?”

“Have I given you reason not to trust me so far?”

“No, but still, why?”

“To save your wife.”


Fifteen minutes later and the tower was surrounded. Armour had wanted to go charging in, but I had persuaded him to let me go, reasoning that whoever it was would be expecting him and not me.

“....so this is the plan. Starfyre will take me up to the top of the tower, where I'll use my rope to abseil down to your chambers. If everything is all right, then I'll climb back and and we'll come back down. If not, I'll shout to enter at which point you come in and detain everyone, including your wife. Understood?”

“Yes.”

“Good. Starfyre, let's go.” The massive grey pegasus wrapped his legs around me and flew me up to the top of the tower. When we landed, there was one pony I did not expect to see. “Prince Blueblood?”

“Huh, oh you again. I'm a little busy can't it wait?”

“You know, if you're going to impersonate someone, at least learn their mannerisms before hand.” Before he had a chance to respond I shot forward and grabbed his horn. Twisting, I heard it start to crack and I pulled harder. The result was what I was expecting. As it snapped off, he seemed to waver about, and he let out a shrilling scream. The wavering stopped and we were left with a black pony looking thing, that had eyes with no pupils, a couple of fangs, and insect like wings.

As it tried to fly off, I caught it's hoof and pulled it down to the roof top slamming it in to the floor. Placing my foot on the wing joint, I pushed down with enough pressure to earn a gasp from the Changeling. “What are you doing here?”

Silence. I pushed down harder. I could hear the wing cracking.

“What are you doing here?”

More silence. I put my full weight down on it and broke the wing off, making it scream again. There is no way the others did not hear that.

Putting my foot on to it's other wing, I asked again. “What are you doing here?”

“We are here to get our revenge!”

“Finally, we're are getting somewhere.” I increased the pressure. “How are you going to get you revenge?”

“By assassinating the one responsible!”

Even more pressure, and it started to breath heavily. “Who is your target?”

“PRINCESS CADENCE!!!”

Finally putting all of my pressure down, I snapped it's other wing off. “How many more of you are there?”

“T-t-t-three.”

“And where are they?”

“I-i-i-in the princesses chamber."

“Tell me, can a Challenging with no wings or no horn fly?”

“N-n-n-n-no.”

“That's what I thought.” I picked it up by it's body and walked to the edge. Starfyre then spoke up.

“Sir, what are you doing?”

“Squashing a bug.” There was a scream as I threw it off the roof. “Starfyre, new plan......”


The guards all heard the screaming and looked up to see a dark object falling from the tower. They went to catch it, but it was falling too fast. Just before it hit the ground, it's pupil-less eyes connected with Shining Armour's.

“CHANGELINGS!!!!!!”

“Look, what's Star doing?”

As they all looked up, they could see Starfyre lift off from the roof carrying the human again. They flew a little way out before turning around and heading straight for Armour's bedroom window. The was a stunned silence as Starfyre began to glow.


“ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THIS?”

“NO.” I shouted back, making sure he could hear me over the air as we sped towards the tower. “JUST REMEMBER TO RELEASE ME AND GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME TO PULL OFF!”

“YES SIR”

I could see the window getting larger and I heard Starfyre counting down.

“Three”

“Two”

“One” He let go and I was sent sailing through the air.......on a collision course with the window. Thankfully, it wasn't even enchanted and I bust right through it. I heard a female scream and three shocked gasps from the ponies in the room. Standing I looked around. Spread evenly around the room were three guards. Over by a writing desk sat Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.

“Now, I have heard of you and we have not met yet, but I think my husband might be a little annoyed at this intrusion.”

“Apologies ma'am, but he's actually out side with a fuck load of guards.”

“I see. And why is that?”

“Did you four just hear a scream?”

“Yes we did. Did you cause that?”

“Yes ma'am I did.”

“I see, and what caused that?”

I reached in to my jacket to the shoulder holster the Rarity had made for me. “Well ma'am.........I just threw a Changeling off the roof. And now I am about to kill three others.” There was a blur of movement as the guards all jumped towards me, but they were too slow. Taking out my pistol, I shot each one in the head and watched them fall. Before they hit the ground they had all reverted back to their natural forms. I shot them again to make sure they'd stay down.

The door burst open and Shining Armour rushed in, running to his wife and taking her in to his embrace, rocking her softly before speaking. “How did you know?”

“Well, after we put the fillies to bed, I bumped in to Blueblood again. I tried to apologise, but he acted like nothing had happened.......and he was polite. When I went in to my room, I stood out on my balcony like I do before bed each night and spotted him heading this way. I asked Strike and Nova where his rooms were, and when they said the opposite direction, I knew something was wrong.”

“The Changeling that you threw off the roof, what happened to his horn and wings?”

“I ripped them off. I needed information.”

“I see. And throwing him off the roof?”

“He was trying to kill your wife. What would you have done?”

“More than just throwing him off the roof. What were they thinking? Killing a princess would have led to all out war.”

“I can't tell what they we're thinking, but I do know what went through the assassins mind as he hit the ground.”

Cadence then finally spoke up. “And what was that?”

“Ma'am, it was his ass.”


As I got back to my room, I noticed they masseuse had left her trolley behind. Seeing the bathroom door shut, I assumed she was just answering the call of nature. The guards had gone to check on Blueblood and found him knocked out in a broom closet. A Fucking BROOM CLOSEST!!! Lying face down on my bed, I started to unwind after the stressful evening. Hearing the door open and shut, I said my apologies. “Sorry I'm late. I had some spare change to deal with.”

“That's okay. I understand perfectly.”

Wait, that's not the not usual masseuse, who the hell is tha”aaaaaahh.” Her hooves pressed hard in to my back, and it felt soooooo good.

“Let me show you how a real pro does it.”

In the window, I could just make out a rainbow coloured mane in the reflection.

Author's Note:

Starfyre belongs to Rain_bow_dsahie