Where am I? Who am I? How did I get here? All i remember was that bright light and now...
I wake up, my head throbbing. Why cant i remember anything?
This is the story of dunstan's experience in Equestria. From losing his memory to all his other misadventures. But its not just Dunstan who has been unwillingly thrusted into this new world
I'm in a dream, or at least this feels like a dream. The room is big and dark except for a bright light in the center. It's coming off of a box like object I can barely see due to the brightness of the light. I hear something behind me but I don't turn, all my moves are made for me, instead I start typing on a keyboard. The light changes and I see a location. I can't remember what the location was, but I remember being happy about it for some reason. Then there was chaos.
The machine stopped showing at the location and sparks came from everywhere in the room. An odd box I had on my belt flipped out and I was electrocuted for a second or two. I go to turn around but it's too late.
* THUD*
I wake up instantly but where ever I am, it's too dark to see. At least it feels like I'm on some sort of path. I have a headache and I don't remember anything more than that dream. I feel around and I feel tree bark.
"Ok, most likely I'm in some sort of forest. If I stay on this path long enough, I should get out." I thought.
The more I walked, the more I thought I was never going to see sunlight again. It felt like I was there for days, but I ended up finding light. I ran towards it as fast as I could and saw it was night time. I decided it would be best if I just gathered some leaves and made a little bed by the forest entry. Why not? I have all the time in the world to worry about my life.
When I wake up I see a bunny, and it looks very angry at me. I don't know if I should be scared for my life or hugging its brains out. It stomps on my head a few times making me awake, and hungry for some bunny stew.
"What's the big idea?" I yelled at the small woodland creature standing in front of me.
He made some strange gestures with his body but I seemed to be able to understand the jist of what he was saying. It was saying something about carrots, I think.
"Look I don't know what the hell you are trying to say to me but I'm not sure if I like It." the bunny was looking a lot angrier than a bunny should look. It was at this point that I realized I had camped out on a carrot farm. I only had time to mutter two words-
"BRING IT!"
WHO KNEW FLUFFY PAWS COULD HURT SO MUCH! It was like his fur was made of concrete! I sat there for about two minutes getting the crap kicked outa me by a rabbit. One day in this world and I'm already not enjoying it.
I’m not completely sure when I passed out but the next thing I knew I was in someone’s house. I had a blanket over me and thankfully everything seemed to be intact. I rubbed at a few of my many bruises and started to wonder out loud, “Now where in the hell am I?”
I wandered around the small living room that I had woken up in. On the walls I saw pictures of different types of animals. The one that really caught my eye was the biggest of them all. It was a picture of six…horses? No, too small to be horses. They must be ponies. The faces seemed familiar, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. That’s when I heard an audible cough from behind me.
I turned and saw a yellow mare with a pink mane. I recognized her from the picture on the wall.
“Um..h-hello there. I’m glad to see you’re doing better.” Said the small equine. “I’m sorry about Angel; he gets a bit protective of his carrots.”
Angel? That bunny that beat the buck outa me? Ain’t that an ironic name?
“How do you feel?” asked the pink maned pony.
I sat down on the couch I had woken up on. “I feel fine thank you, just a little sore.” I answered to her. “Just a little confused to how I got here. Speaking of which, where exactly is here?” I asked the yellow pony, as she hid behind her mane. What was she so afraid of?
“W-wait, you mean you don’t know where you are?” she asked
“No, I don’t really know anything right now other than I woke up in a forest and got my flank handed to me by a rabbit.” I told her.
She looked at me worriedly and sat down next to me. I then noticed what looked like…wings on her side? What the hell?!
“Oh no, that isn’t good. Do you even know your name?” she asked with a hint of pity in her voice.
“Like I said, I woke up in the forest and fell asleep on your carrot farm, sorry about that by the way, got myself beaten up by your demonic pet and woke up here. I have no memory beyond that.” I said, still wondering why a pony would have wings.
“Oh my, my name i-is Fluttershy, by the way, and im very sorry for what happened with you and Angel.” She said worriedly.
“Ah it’s okay, I don’t mind. Thanks for helping me by the way but I gotta get going, see if I can figure out anything about where I am exactly.” “Oh no, you can’t leave yet, you haven’t fully healed yet!” she said, trying to get me to stay sitting on the couch. “Sorry but im too curious now. I gotta head out and see if I can find anything. Thanks again!” I said walking towards the door. Suddenly the timid yellow pony flew, yes FLEW, in front of the door, prohibiting my exit. “You are staying and resting until I say otherwise!” screamed the yellow pony with newfound confidence. I stood there, stunned as I stared into her huge blue eyes. I suddenly had no control over my entire body, as I slowly made my way back to the couch and sat down. “There, now isn’t that better?” she said, flying back over to the couch and sitting down. “I would be more than happy to answer any questions you have.” She said as she smiled at me. “Alright, well here’s one that’s been on my mind, how exactly do you have wings?” I asked her. “Oh, of course, well you see, there are three types of ponies in Equestria, which is where we are right now. There are Pegasai, which is what I am, unicorns, which can use magic with their horns, and earth ponies, who are just you average run of the mill ponies.” she said in her gentle voice. “Now before you ask any more questions, um, could you take a shower, please, if that’s okay with you I mean-eep!” she asked. Why would I need a shower? I lifted my foreleg and sniffed. PHEW, okay maybe she had the right idea. “Uh, yea sure. I guess sleeping in a carrot patch will do that to you.” I chuckled a bit with the last statement. “Follow me please.” She said as she turned and began walking toward a flight of stairs. I followed her to a small bathroom with a bathtub in the back. “I will be downstairs when you are done. There are towels in the closet to your right.” She said as we walked in. “Thanks. See ya in a little bit.” I said as she walked out.
She closed the door and I got in the tub. I looked at the knobs, each one labeled with hot and cold. I tried to turn one but my hoof just slipped off of it. I was still getting used to my hooves. Might take a while before I could use them for more than walking, so I resorted to using my mouth to start the shower. --------------------------------------------------After the shower---------------------------------------------
I walked downstairs to where Fluttershy was. I had a pretty good grip on walking so I didn’t have much trouble getting around.
“Oh, you’re done. Please have a seat.” She said as she patted the couch with her forehoof.
I took a seat next to her and asked, “So, you still up to answer some questions for me?”
“Oh, yes of course.” She replied. “What did you want to know?”
“Well first off I guess I could ask, where exactly am I?” I asked the first thing that came to mind.
“Oh, well you see, right now we are in Equestria. My cottage is close to the town of Ponyville, which is where all my friends live. Equestria is ruled by Princess Celestia and her sister Princess Luna who raise the sun and the moon every day and night.”
“Ok then, why don’t you live IN Ponyville itself. Why do you live away from it?” I asked her
“Well you see, I like to stay close to the everfree forest to help any creatures that might need it. I never go into the forest if I can help it though.”
“Why not?” I asked quizzically.
“Well there are just so many scary monsters in there. There’s Timberwolves and hydras and ursas and-” At this point she was hyperventilating so I put a hoof on her back to help her calm down.
“Sorry about that,” she said apologetically, “I get scared very easily. So, do you have any more questions?”
“No I think that’s enough for now. That town you were talking about, Ponyville, how far away is it?” I asked her, hoping for some sort of direction.
“Oh, you just need to follow the path that leads from my house, it’s not too far and you can get there in probably just a few minutes’ walk.” She said directing me from the doorway.
“Alright then, thanks for everything. I’ll just be on my way then.” I said waving goodbye, but before I could get out the door she held something up to me.
“Here, I found this on you when I brought you in. I’m not sure what it is, but it looks like some kind of belt.” She stated, eyeing the loop of gadgets.
“Oh yea, I was wearing this thing when I landed here yesterday. Anyways, thanks again for all your help!” I said waving goodbye as I exited the cottage.
“What a lovely place to wake up to.” I thought to myself, taking in the colorful world around me. I look around at the many critters around Fluttershy’s cottage. She sure does like animals. I can hear birds singing in the distance. I can see flowers blooming in the meadows. This place just seemed so perfect in every way. And still not a rabbit in sight.
“Man this place doesn’t seem anything like my dream,” I thought to myself, “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I remember it. I think it was the last thing I can remember from my old life. Maybe I was knocked out and someone brought me here from wherever I was. Maybe…” but before I could continue my train of thought, I heard a loud voice screaming something. What on Earth were they saying? It was faint but I thought I could make out something like, “Pink trout, pink trout.” What the heck did that mean?
“LOOK OUT!” yelled the red Pegasus as he saw someone directly in his flight path, oblivious to the world. Before he could get the stallions attention it was too late. He slammed into the stallion, sending both of them sprawling across the earthy path.
“Ugh…my head, I think I landed on something.” I said a bit groggily as I stood up. It was then that I turned around and saw a large rock on the path, supposedly the cause of my now splitting headache. I turned back around to the grounded Pegasus, who seemed to be unconscious at the time. I walked over and gave him a light nudge with my hoof, but all I got as a response was him saying, “Five more minutes, please mommy?” still unconscious and laying on the path.
I shook him a bit and that seemed to do the trick.
“Huh-what…where am I?” said the red Pegasus, a confused look on his face.
“Oh, ya know, just lying on the ground in the middle of the path after you slammed into me.” I said with a hint of anger in my voice.
“Oh yea, sorry about that. I’m still getting used to these things.” He said pointing a hoof at his wings. At least I think they were wings. They looked strange, different from Fluttershy’s wings but they still seemed to look normal on him at the same time. Weird.
“Nah it’s cool, no harm done see?” I sat on my haunches and showed him where his skull impacted with my chest. I took a look at this new Pegasus. He was a slightly dark shade of red with a green and brown mane and tail. He had a slight blue tint around his muzzle and the same blue tint around the ends of his feet. One strange pony indeed. “Are you feeling alright? You slammed into me pretty hard and you were unconscious for a bit there.” I stated worriedly as I rose back to my hooves.
“Oh I’m fine, I got a tough skull see?” He then proceeded to charge as fast as he could at a tree off to the side of the path and bashed it with his skull. I could hear a light crack as I watched him droop to the ground a few seconds later.
“Ugh, not five minutes into a conversation and he injures himself. Oh well, guess I better get him to the hospital.” I said as I lifted the unconscious pony onto my back and continued walking down the path. I didn’t notice it at first due to his red color, but there was a trickle of blood going down his face.
“Well that can’t be good.” I stated as I watched the blood leave a trail behind us, dripping off his face every few steps.
As I walked I continued to think to myself as I had before. I was in no hurry; after all, he did this to himself.
I picked up where I left off, thinking that something felt very strange about this world. It felt familiar, yet at the same time alien and distant. Half of me was focused on trying to remember, while the other half wasn’t complying.
“Stop worrying about it,” said a voice from inside my head, “All you need to focus on right now is necessities and survival. I mean, where are we gonna sleep tonight, because I am not going back into that forest.” Stated the strange new voice.
“But what if I need to remember things from my past. I can’t just aimlessly wander through the rest of my life. I need to know who I really am!” I yelled back at the voice.
“Speaking of knowing who you are, it might be a good idea to think of a name since you can’t seem to remember yours.” The voice said mockingly.
“Hmm…haven’t thought of that yet. That Fluttershy girl didn’t ask so I guess that’s a positive, as I would rather not have to think of one on the spot.” I responded to the voice. Hmmm…what would be a good name in a world full of colorful ponies?
I kept walking with the red Pegasus on my back, thinking of what I would call myself should anyone ask. I was so focused that I didn’t even notice that I was right in front of the hospital.
“Well isn’t that convenient?” I chuckled to myself as I made my way into the clinic. As I walked in some nurses took heed to the unconscious equine on my back and quickly rushed over and lifted him off. Man was he heavy! As he was lifted off me I felt an enormous relief and went to sit on a chair in the lobby. I thought I might as well wait to see if he was alright. -------------------------------------------------A few hours later----------------------------------------------
I woke up to the sight of an empty waiting room, except for a couple of nurses sitting behind the window and talking. I decided it would be a good idea to check up on that red Pegasus, as I had no idea how long I had been out. I walked up to the chatty nurses and coughed to get their attention.
“Oh hello sir, how may I help you?” said one of the nurses. I wondered for a moment why she had a tattoo of a medical cross on her flank but I decided to focus on the matters at hoof.
“Yes miss…,” I looked at her name tag for a second to address her properly, “Redheart, I was wondering if I could check up on the stallion I brought in a while ago?”
“Ah yes, he is doing much better now. Follow me and I will take you to him.” She stated, motioning for me to follow.
As I walked down the hallway I couldn’t help but a feel a little scared. I’m not sure why, but I felt scared of my surroundings. I sunk lower and lower to the floor, letting a little phobia get the best of me at the time.
“Sir I-“
“AAAHHH!” I screamed in an octave higher than should be possible for a colt. Nurse Redheart just looked at me confused before I gave a sheepish grin back at her.
“Sorry about that,” I said nervously, “Guess I have a little fear of hospitals is all. So what did you want to say?”
“Oh I just wanted to tell you we have arrived at your friends room.” She stated as she pointed to a door on the right.
“Oh…uh thanks.” I said to the kind nurse.
“No problem sir. If you need anything don’t be hesitant to ask me.” She said as she walked back to the lobby.
I pushed open the door and looked into the room where a red Pegasus was lying on a bed with his back against the top half, which had been moved so he could sit up. I saw bandages wrapped around his head from where he was bleeding earlier. It seemed like the bleeding stopped thanks to the nurses.
“Oh hey! Didn’t think I would see you again. Thought you would just drop me off and take your leave. Sorry about running into that tree like that. I really thought it would have been softer.” He said rubbing his head where it hit the tree.
“Well I’m just glad to see that you are alright dude. When did they say you could get out of here?” I asked, curious to his condition.
“Well they said it would be about a week or two considering the concussion and all. Course it doesn’t really bother me all that much right now. Just means I have somewhere to stay for a few nights at the least.” He said a little joy in his voice.
“Wait you mean you don’t have anywhere to stay?” I asked worriedly.
“Nope. Tell you the truth though; I’ve been sleeping in an apple orchard for the past few nights. I was able to find some sort of tree house out there so I decided to take refuge there until I found somewhere to go but as soon as it felt like I fell asleep three fillies were inside talking. I was in the upstairs of the tree house (yes it was a two story tree house) so they didn’t find me right away. I tried to hide but when they came up the stairs they must have seen me in the corner where I fell asleep, hoping they wouldn’t see me in the shadows of the bookcases. Unfortunately they were scared by a strange pony sleeping in their tree house so they then proceeded to punch and bite me until I left. Since then I’ve been sleeping on park benches, waking up early so no pony would catch me. The next day I crashed into you trying to learn how to use these things,” he said pointing to his wings, “and now here I am.” The Pegasus finished his story with a slight hint of sorrow in his voice.
“Well dude it sucks to hear that but don’t you have a family or friend you could stay with till you got back on your feet?” I asked worrying about the injured Pegasus. I didn’t know why I was so concerned for him, it just felt like the right thing to do ya know?
“No not really,” he stated sadly, “See I kind of just woke up here a few days ago. Can’t remember anything about my past or who I even am. Nowhere to go, just wandering aimlessly, trying to find something to do before I have to bear another night in the harsh cold.”
I could sense the sadness in his voice. For some reason I felt a strange connection to this strange looking pony. Maybe because he was like me, stuck not knowing who he is or where he is going to go.
We sat there in silence for a minute, him on the bed and me in a chair across the room. I broke the silence as I stood up and spoke.
“Well I have to get going. It’s been nice talking to you and all but I need to…to figure some things out. Hit me up once you get out.” I said exiting the room and leaving the sad equine to wallow in his depressive state.
I left the clinic and turned on the street heading towards the town once again. It seemed to be about two or three o’clock at this point. I walked towards the town hoping to find some answers on who I was. Maybe somepony there knew me and could help jog my memory in some way.
I entered the new town, my head full of hope and a bounce in my step. I looked at a sign, which was impossible to miss, that read
This chapter will be from the viewpoint of the red Pegasus
“Man this sucks.” I said while I lay in the hospital bed. “There’s nothing to do but sit here and wait to get better.*sigh* Well I guess I could try to find some way to entertain myself.” I looked around the room but didn’t find anything of much interest. I sat there for a while before the nurse came in with a tray with some food on it.
“Hello sir, your lunch is ready.” She said as she placed the tray in front of me.
“Oh, uh, thank you.” I said as my stomach growled.
“Oh of course. If you need anything don’t forget to ask.” She said as she walked out of the room.
“Wait,” I said, causing her to turn around. “I was just wondering, what is there to do around here?” She gave me a confused look so I decided to elaborate. “I mean, everypony can’t be content to just sit here all day. There has to be some way to keep busy.
“Well most of our patients decide that this is usually a good time to catch up on some reading while they are here.”
“Any books you would suggest?” I asked her with a happy tone.
“I would recommend the daring do series. It has a lot of adventure and can really suck you into the story.”
“That sounds good I guess.”
She left but came back a few minutes later with the book. I thanked her and began to read. The next thing I knew it was night out.
“Huh, when did that happen?” I said scratching my head. “Oh well, better get some z’s.” With that I fell asleep.
The next few days weren’t that bad. Nopony visited me but I guess that kind of made sense. I was able to keep myself occupied with the daring do books. That nurse was right; you really do get sucked into the story. It had been about three or four days when the doctor walked into my room.
“Hey doc, so what’s the news?” I asked as he walked up to me.
“Well sir it seems your concussion healed at an extremely fast rate which means you should be able to leave some time later today.” He said putting his charts on a table nearby
“That’s great.” I said smiling at the doctor.
“Yes well, when you leave, talk to nurse Redheart. She will take care of all the expenses before you leave.” He said back to me as he exited the room.
I sat there for a few hours, not knowing exactly what I was going to do. I had no money, so there was no way I could pay them. I had no residence they could send bills and such to, and I had no idea how they would react when I told them I couldn’t pay. I decided the best option would be for me to try and sneak out. The doctor said I could leave late in the day, so around seven is when I decided it best to leave. I slowly pushed open the door, making sure nopony saw me, and walked down the hall leading to what was hopefully the front door.
After going through what felt like the entire first floor I finally found the front door. I also found two nurses chatting away at the front desk. Now was my only chance to sneak by, luckily there was no one in the waiting room, so I just had to avoid the cackling nurses.
I got low to the ground, almost on my stomach, and tried to inch myself slowly and quietly to the door. I finally made it and was almost in the clear, until one of the nurses saw me opening the door.
“Excuse me sir, but what are you doing?” She asked, looking at the strange pony crawling through the door.
“Uh…thanksforeverythingokaygottagobye!” I said as I bolted out the door.
I ran for what felt like an hour before finally making it back to ponyville. I thought it might be a good idea to walk around and get better acquainted with the town. As I was walking, I could smell the luring scent of baked goods. I turned to find a building decorated to look like a gingerbread house. ‘Dedication at its finest’ I thought to myself as I walked to the door.
I opened the door to see a surprisingly dark room. I couldn’t make out anything so I looked back at the window. Well it does say open.
“Hello? Is anypony there?” I asked into the darkness. Just then, the door slammed shut behind me. “What the hell? Who’s there?” The only answer I got was a small giggle. I tried to open the door but I couldn’t for some reason. I could feel something breathing down my neck. I turned around slowly to find myself face to face with two large blue eyes. I tried to scream but my mouth could not make the words due to sheer terror. Then there was a flash of light, as a pink pony yelled “SURPRISE!!!” I think that’s around the time that I fainted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I awoke to find a room full of ponies with concerned looks on their faces. A purple unicorn walked up to me and began to speak.
“Are you alright?” she asked, “We’re sorry for scaring you, but Pinkie wanted the party to be a surprise so.” She chuckled nervously for a second before the aforementioned pink ball of hyperactivness was in my face apologizing.
“I’m soooooo sorry for scaring you, but you’re okay now right? So that means we can still have the party here have a cupcake.” She said faster than I was able to comprehend.
“Wait, what party?” I asked with an annoyed tone.
“Well duh! It’s your welcome to ponyville party silly!” said Pinkie.
“Welcome party eh, sounds good. So what have you got to eat?” I said as I clenched my growling stomach. Should have grabbed some dinner before leaving the hospital.
“Well we have cupcakes, Danishes, Prench toast, muffins…” she looked over at the food table to see a gray Pegasus sitting where the muffins used, rubbing her overfilled stomach. “Well we had muffins.” She said with a large grin. “So what’s your name? My names Pinkie Pie.”
“Hi Pinkie, my name is…” oh buck that’s right, I forgot my name. “My name is…uh…its,”
“What’s the matter? Can’t remember your own name?” interrupted Pinkie.
“Well, no not really. See I got here a few days ago, and I have no idea how. I woke up in the middle of an apple orchard and I can’t even remember my name. I know nothing of my past. I was hoping someone would recognize me, but nopony did.”
“Wait a minute here, was it you who was sleepin’ in my little sister’s clubhouse?” Asked a new pony. She was a normal pony, no wings or horn. She had a blonde mane and tail, with an orange coat and three apples tattooed on her flank.
“Yes that was me, and I apologize for doing that, but I had no shelter during the storm so I found the closest place.”
“That still don’ excuse you fer scaring the apples outa mah sister and her little friends!” Shouted the now, rather angry orange pony.
“Well I’m sorry but there’s nothing I can do rather than apologize. Thank you for the party Pinkie, but I think I will be going now. I’d rather not be where I’m not welcome.” I said as I grabbed a cupcake and walked out the door.
Oh well, it’s not like I needed them anyways. Right? Ugh, whatever. I just want to get back to my bench and sleep.
I curled into a ball on the bench and began to drift off into a deep slumber ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The next morning, I woke around what appeared to be about noon. I decided it would be best to apologize to Pinkie for storming out of the party she threw for me. At least somepony appreciated me for once.
I walked into Sugarcube Corner and once again smelt the freshly baked good’s aroma fill my nostrils. But I was not here to eat. I walked up to a mare standing at the counter. She was light blue, with her mane up in what looked like an ice cream swirl but with shades of pink instead of white or brown.
“Hello, what can I get you today sir?” she asked in a friendly tone.
“Oh I’m not here to buy,” I said disregarding the rumbling in my stomach. “I’m here to talk to Pinkie. Do you know where she is by chance?” I asked the light blue mare.
“Oh yes, she is up in her room. That party last night sure did take a lot out of her.”
“Thank you Ms...”
“Mrs. Cakes.”
“Thank you Mrs. Cakes.” I said back to her as I walked up the stairs.
After a bit of walking around, I finally found what I believed to be Pinkie’s room. I knocked on it three times, but to no avail. I knocked a few more times but still got no answer. I decided I might as well just wait for her to wake up. It’s not like I had anything better to do. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I woke up about an hour later. Apparently I had fallen asleep outside her door. I tried knocking again but still got no answer. I checked to see if the door was locked and it wasn’t. I slowly opened the door and walked inside
The room was dark, with only the slightest rays of sunlight peeking through a mostly closed window shade. I looked at the bed to the left side of the room. It was surprising to see the hyperactive pony look so calm in any state. I walked over and slightly nudged her with my snout to see if that could wake her up. All I got were a few grunts and something about a giant marshmallow. I shook her a little and that seemed to do the trick.
“Huh, what? Oh hey! It’s you!” she said, somehow being energetic enough to jump out of the bed almost instantly.
“Hey Pinkie, I just wanted to come by and say that I was sorry for leaving the party. I just couldn’t stand to be yelled at by that yellow pony.”
“Oh that’s okay, Applejack was just being a big meanie head last night, that’s all.” Said the gleeful party pony.
“Well either way, I was wondering if you knew where she lived. I wanted to apologize to her sister for scaring her and her friends.”
“Well they live on Sweet Apple Acres. It’s just down the road a bit. You can’t miss it!”
“Thanks Pinkie, you’ve been a real help to me, but I should be on my way.” As I was walking out the door, a loud grumbling came from my stomach.
“Sounds like some pony’s hungry!” Pinkie giggled.
“I’m fine Pinkie, besides; I wouldn’t have any way to pay you for it.”
“That’s okay; this one is on the house.” Pinkie said as she handed me one the most delicious looking cupcakes I had ever seen (Granted I had only seen two since I had gotten here, but that’s beside the point). I stared at the cupcake, then back to the smiling pony holding it out in her hoof. I picked it up and began to devour it almost instantly.
“Sorry about that, guess I was hungry.” I said with a half chewed mouth-full of cupcake.
“That’s okay. I’ve seen much messier eaters. Trust me.”
I giggled at her statement and began to hug her. This surprised her a bit but she quickly returned the hug.
“Thank you Pinkie, for everything you’ve done for me.” I said as I broke off the hug. I then walked out the door on my way for Sweet Apple Acres.
