> Emerson's Story - An Interaction Story
>  by Tank Drill
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> Welp! I'm Here Now.
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I sighed as I sat down in my rolling chair next to my desk as I turned to face a pony.  Well, it's not that strange to the imagination, but she was the color of lavender or a mulberry for a coat and her mane was a sapphire blue with a bright rose streak in the middle.  Her name was Twilight Sparkle, Princess of Friendship and she was going to interview me since my room was suddenly teleported into an apartment complex in Canterlot.  Now, why wasn't I reacting to her you may ask?  I believe I got it out of my system yesterday. 
Yes, it did involve a lot of yelling and crying.

She cleared her throat to get my attention when I was thinking about yesterday, "Now please state your name, age, and species."

"My name is Emerson, I'm 19 years old, and I'm a human, to put it simply I'm basically an ape that has been through evolution," I informed her.

She nodded as she levitated a quill and scroll in front of her, "Alright," She wrote what I said, "Now explain to me how you and..." She looked around my bedroom which had a bookshelf, my desk and computer, several gaming consoles, trash bins, a few anime figurines, a closet, and a full bathroom.  "...Your room has gotten here?"

Magic was something that I was getting used to, my eyes were focused on the raspberry aura that was surrounding her scroll and quill.  I did hear the question and answered before she spoke.

"I was minding my own business until some sort of lightning bolt suddenly struck my house.  I realized that our lightning rod didn't get hit first which was a bad sign.  Another sign is that the lightning came alive and surrounded my room.  When I tried to get out of it, I got shocked and flew back to my bed where I was knocked out.  Then I have this weird dream of a sun, moon, some sort of crystal heart and a pink star before waking up to find you and your friends." I scratched the back of my head, "Well it wasn't the greatest meeting that I've ever experienced."

She shook her head lightly, "Screaming at the top of your lungs because we talked to you can be a bit much on the ears." She giggled lightly as she wrote more, "Next question, can you explain what these are?" She points to the computer, gaming devices and the merchandise.

I point to my computer and gaming consoles, "This is a computer and those are gaming consoles or an arcade machine for the home."

She blinks a few times when I mentioned computer, "Wait, wait, wait.  That is a computer?" She asked.

I nodded, "I suppose that your version of a computer is different for your world?" I wondered.

She nodded, "Yes a computer is about the size of this room, yet yours is much smaller to sit on a desk...  I think....  I think your computer chips are smaller than ours."

"Yep, technology flourished when our first computer came out, and the smallest computer that we can make is the size of your hand, er, hoof." I pulled out my android phone and showed it to her to which her eyes sparkled.  "But enough about that," I put it on my desk as I point to my merchandise, "This is basically the figures of a story or comic book." I didn't know if they have any manga in this world, so I had to simplify it a bit.

I believe she understood what I said as she wrote into her scroll and levitated an inkwell to dip her quill in.  "All of this is fascinating Emerson, so did you have any questions for me?"

I hummed as I scratched my chin, "So I'm in another word," She nodded, "What creatures do you have exactly?"

"Earth pony's, Unicorns, Alicorns, Pegasi, Yaks, Dragons, Hippogriffs, Cat people, fishmen, Griffons, Diamond Dogs, and some others I can't think to the top of my head, but those are the ones that are sapient.  We'll be here forever if I explained the rest."  She informed.

I chuckled, "Well it's something at least."

She smiled, "Now if you don't have anymore-"

"I do," I interrupted her, "Sorry, but I wasn't finished yet."

She nodded in understanding, "Go ahead."

"What caused me to get here?" I asked as her ears seemed to droop down a bit.

"It's a long story, but to summarize, a creature named the Storm King, took away Celestia's, Luna's, Cadance's and my magic to take over Equestria.  When he fired off the first lightning bolt, after he messed with the sun and moon, I believe that may have traveled to your world and took you and your room to here."  She gestured to the Canterlot Castle view, "I know it's a lot to take in since it's only been a day, but I believe we can send you back."

I thought about it, like really thought about it.  On the one hand, living in a colorful world could be a good idea for me to stay in.  However, I would miss what's left of my family.  My brother and a few aunts and uncles would miss me dearly, but since my mom and dad died due a car accident, they have left me alone to my own devices.  Plus no one would believe me when I told them that I was teleported to a world of ponies and other fantasy creatures.

"I don't think I want to go home," I say aloud which made her quill stop in place.

"What do you mean?  Don't you have friends and family back at home?" She wondered looking concerned.

"My brother can do fine on his own, as for the rest of my family, the majority have died through bad luck.  Car, er, carriage accidents, rare and fatal diseases, and disappearing without a trace." I blinked on the last one, "Did a human named Jeff happen to get here?"

She blinked as she scratched the back of her head trying to think, "No?  I don't think so, we didn't have any events that would send anything to the sky.  Hmmmm...." She hummed in thought.

I waved my hand and that got her attention, "Don't worry about it now, but to just get a simple answer, no I don't want to go back, but I might want to do one thing."

"What's that?" She wondered.

"To send a letter back to tell them I'm going on a trip to which I'll never return." I smiled.

"You think that's going to be alright with them?  I mean you'll be the only race, that we heard of, to be on Equestria." Then she raised her eyebrows, "Um...  A bit off topic, but when my friends and I saw you, Fluttershy explained that you had canine teeth...  Are you a..."

My eyes widened as I spoke out, "I'm an omnivore and I don't eat pony's." She sighed with relief as I continued, "But I need protein, so fish will do if the cows here are sentient as well....  They are aren't they." She nodded as I rubbed my temples.  "But the fish are fine to eat?" She nodded again as I sighed with relief.

We were silent for a few seconds before she spoke again, "Are you sure?"

I nodded, "Never been so clear about my decision before, what do I have to lose?" I wondered.

She plopped down on her hooves and walked towards the door, "I'll let you get started on your letter then..."  she suddenly turned, "Oh, one last question." I gestured with my hand to let her go on, "Do humans have magic?"

I shook my head, "In the ways of Illusion, yes, but practical magic such as teleporting?  No, we don't have any magic.  That's why we excelled in Technology to make things efficient for us."

She finished up the scroll with her quill and teleported them to some location, "The Royal Guard will be knocking on your door tomorrow morning to take you to Princess Celesta and Luna.  Since you're a different species, there are some ground rules and laws you'll have to know so you don't get yourself in trouble by accident."

I smiled, "That would be great to know and I have one question as well."

"Go ahead." 

"Don't be offended, but why don't you have a Queen?" I asked as I stocked my chin.

"Well, I-" Twilight stopped as she thought about it, "Very interesting.  We have Princess's but no Queen of Equestria except the Hippogriffs have a Queen already...  I honestly have no clue, but I'll ask Celestia once I get back to the castle."

"I won't hold you then," I smiled, "I'll probably see you in the morning?"

Twilight nodded, "Yes, I'll be there with Celestia and Luna."

I lend my hand for a handshake, "Alright, I'll see you then."

She looked confused a bit and gingerly offered her hoof which I shook it.  "I would hug you, but I don't really know you that much so I felt a handshake would be better."

"Alright then." She smiled, "I suppose that will work.  Until then Emerson."  I let go of her hoof and she leaves my apartment.

I sighed as I jumped in my bed, "Welp, I'm here now, let's make the best of it."





I woke up earlier than usual, like ten minutes before my phone alarm goes off.  I sighed as I got up and went into my shower....  To only find out that it's not connected to the water line when I turned on the faucet.  Feeling defeated and somewhat sticky, I take my backpack and filled it with a fresh pair of clothes, a pen, a compass, and a bottle of water from two days ago.  It was then there was a knock on the door.  I bet those were the Royal Guards.

I get my socks and shoes on quickly as I stumble to get the door open.  It wasn't the Royal Guard at all, it was just a Unicorn.  She has a light gray mane with a dark gray coat and dark blue eyes.

"Oh, it's just you Miss Landlord," I said.

She snorted, "It's Snow Blossom, but I don't mind the nickname, makes me feel a little important, to say the least."

"So I guess you're here because the Royal Guards are here?" I asked.

Blossom nodded, "Yes, I didn't want them to interrupt the other tenents."

I grabbed my backpack and gestured to her, "Lead the way then." I step over the gap that was connected to my room and closed the door.  Blossom's horn lit up around my door handle and smiled as she leads me down the hallway.

"Did you lock my door with your magic?" I asked as we went down the stairwell.

"Yes, since your room is a bedroom with a lock that can only be locked from the inside, I had to take some precautions." I nodded in understanding, even though Twilight told me that crime rarely happens in Canterlot, it seems Blossom knows how this area works.

When we reached the lobby there were two white Unicorn guards in Royal golden armor.  They were having a conversation until we showed up from the stairwell exit.

I spoke, "I suppose that you're going to take me to the Princess?"

One of them nodded, "Yes," He looked at Snow and she nodded, "Let's get going, don't want to be late."

After walking with the Royal Guard in the nippy weather, I looked around the city of Canterlot and it looked empty.  That was because the sun was rising from the horizon.  I look to my left and some stores were opening up just by looking inside one of them.  When we turned down the main road, I saw the large castle.  Granted it was hidden from the windows of my apartment, but it was nice to see it in all of its glory.

We passed two more guards at an entrance as we took a left away from the main structure into a different section of the castle.  One of the guards went ahead and opened the door for us.  I said my thanks as we navigated through the hallways.  Some of the maids were cleaning the floor and walls of the hallway but stopped entirely when they saw me.  I didn't bother me much when they stared at me because I stared back and they went back to work on cleaning.

"You're going to get more looks like that in the future, just letting you know." The guard said as he opened the door that leads to a grand dining room.

"Have a seat and the Princess's will be with you shortly." He informed as he closed the door behind me.

I looked around the table and sat next to the chair that would be Twilight's because it was purple and had her cutie mark on top of it.  I noticed that the other three chairs had a crystal heart, a sun, and a crescent moon in them as well.  I was going to lean back and relax for a bit until the doors opened from the opposite of the room.

"Ah, I see our guest has arrived early." One said as I looked back to see two Alicorns.  One was white with a flowing rainbow mane and golden regalia, the other was blue and had dark blue starry flowing mane with black regalia.

"Our guards have improved since the incident Tia." The blue one said as they made their way toward me.

I get up from my seat and cleared my throat, "I presume that your Princess Celestia and Princess Luna?"

They nodded as Twilight made her way in the middle of them, "Glad to see you Emerson and yes these are the princesses."

When they made their way towards me, I realized they were as tall as me.  Granted I was 5'6 and their horns were the only thing making them taller.  Other than that we would see eye to eye.  Twilight's height, however, was just below my torso.

"Glad to see that I'm not the only tall one here." I chuckled as they smiled.

"Yes, it's nice to see someone as tall as us, but you're not the only one, however," Luna said.

"In any case, it's good to see you in better terms of course," Celestia said.

Twilight spoke out, "Let's have a seat then and have some breakfast."

The meal itself was wonderful, three thick blueberry pancakes with maple syrup.   I did have to ask Celestia if it had any hay in it, but it didn't, which I was grateful.  After several minutes of the dining room being silent and sounds of chewing, Celestia wiped her muzzle and looked at me.

"I reviewed Twilight's interview with you and I have some questions of my own." She informed as I swallowed another piece of pancake.

"Of course, as long as you can tell me what happened during the events that got me here," I said taking a drink of orange juice.

"I believe my student can answer that, but first, you said you don't want to go back.  I understand that you practically don't have a family to go back to, so I will ask this.  Are you sure that you don't want to return?" Celestia asked.

I sighed as I looked up at the ceiling then back to her, "Yes I am sure that I don't want to return, plus I'm up for something new in life."  I look to Twilight who was stuffing her face with pancakes while looking at me and realized she needed to answer my question.

She swallowed her pancake, "Oh, right.  To answer your question.  The Storm King has been invading countries outside of Equestria, our home, and sent Commander Tempest to invade and prepare for his arrival.  This was during a festival of Friendship I was hosting.  She came into Canterlot with her airships to imprison Luna, Celestia, and Cadance in a dark crystal.  My friends and I escaped riding the waterfall into a river and went to find help with the Hippogryphs.  We met a cat named Capper, a pirate crew, and met the Hippogryphs that escaped going underwater by turning into seapony's.  It failed due to..." She blushed, "My mistakes which got me captured by Tempest.  Then the Storm King took away our magic, messed with the day and night as my friends went to rescue me.  Tempest made a deal with The Storm King to get her horn back, but he betrayed her and was about to be sucked into a tornado.  However, I saved her as my friends crashed into the King via party cannon.  We worked together to get the staff that held our magic and after we retrieved it, the King tried to imprison us while we were caught off guard.  However, Tempest saved us herself by getting her and the Storm King encased in crystal.  I caught Tempest just in time as he fell to shatter into many pieces.  After the party was finished the next day we saw something coming from the sky as it landed into the apartment complex.  Then the rest is history."

We were able to finish our pancakes while she explained and I was dumbfounded to say the lease.  "So is that a regular thing with you and your friends?"

"Yes Emerson, we are the protectors of Equestria, the Elements of Harmony." She says as she finishes her pancakes.

Before I could speak Luna got out from her seat, "The Elements of Harmony are Generosity, Kindness, Loyalty, Honesty, Laughter, and Magic.  They dispel or seal any danger that might happen in Equestria."

"That's pretty awesome if you ask me, you and your friend are heroes." She blushed when I said that, "In any case, while discussing how I got here is nice to know, I would like to know what I could do to move to a comfortable environment."  That got their attention, "Reason why is because the building that is currently sticking out of the complex is unstable.  I don't want to wake up one morning and just fall to the ground floor because nothing is attached."

"That is a problem." Celestia hummed in thought.

"Maybe you could come to Ponyville?" Twilight asked.

"I don't know Twilight," I sighed, "I don't know how this world works, but I do know how to get things started." I look to the white Alicorn, "Celestia, how can I become a citizen of Equestria?  When I become a citizen, can I be taught on how everything works in this country such as law, economics, housing, the works."

Celestia smiled, "We do have an immigration building here in Canterlot, and I believe when I get the proper papers, Twilight can teach you the know-how of Equestria."

"During the lesson, I can show you the locations of where you would like to live while we find out what your job is." Twilight informed.

"After your lesson with Twilight, I'll be helping you pack up your belongings from the complex building to where you would like to live," Luna explained.

I smiled, "So this will take a few weeks right?"

Celestia chuckled, "No, no, this will only take a few hours and if we find the proper job, and housing this can be taken care of in a single day.

My eyes widen when I heard that, "Wow.  In my world, it would take a few weeks, even months to get adjusted to a new country."

"Well, you are getting help by the Princess's of Equestria." Twilight giggled.

I smiled, "Thank you, for everything."





"Alright Emerson," Twilight began, "Let's learn the basics of Equestria shall we?"

"Well, let's not go too deep in history, just the general timeline of what happened to shape this country," I informed the purple Alicorn.

Twilight and I were sitting at a table in the Loyal Library.  She had ten stacked books beside her while she levitated the papers to my side.

"Oh, that's fine too." She chuckled while getting rid of nine of the books into their proper shelves. "Let's get started."

The History of Equestria itself is very jagged is the word I would use.  Not much of where ponies came from, just when there were three tribes that were against one another, but suffered through a snowstorm.  That is until they united as one making Hearth Warming Day which is a Christmas for our world.  Then Celestia and Luna took over after the reign of Discord, Lord of Chaos, terror.  Luna, corrupted by the Nightmare forces, turned into Nightmare Moon and was banished on the Moon by the Elements of Harmony.  Thousand years have past and Nightmare Moon returned to only be purged by the users of Elements of Harmony by Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie.  Together those six defeated many foes such as King Sombra, Tirek, Queen Chrysalis, and the Changelings.  Recently, told by Twilight, she and her friends released the founders of the Elements.  They were originally named the Pillars of Old Equestria, Mage Meadowbrook: Element of Healing, Flash Magnus: Element of Bravery, Mistmane: Element of Beauty, Rockhoof: Element of Strength, Somnambula: Element of Hope, and Star Swirl the Bearded: Element of Sorcery.  These twelve, including friends, defeated the Pony of Shadows which caused the Pillars to be in limbo for a thousand years.

"Wow, so many conflicts solved by friendship, love, and magical gems...." I sat there looking at the book and sighed as I laid back on my chair, "Wish my world would do the same."

"Sounds like an exchange of history to me, unless you don't want to mention it.  Which is fine." Twilight said.

I hummed, thinking about what I should tell her about my history.  Then I told her a brief history lesson of my world, highlighting how the United States declared their independence, the World Wars, and some current events.  "That is all I know from a general perspective...  It's not a nice world, but we build from our mistakes to make thing better for us in the long run and for other generations to come."

Twilight was silent for a few minutes, "There's another world through a mirror that my friend is in and they have, if not similar history.  Maybe I'll write her a message of a timeline of that world's history."  She hummed, "With that out of the way, let's talk about our laws."  

"I'm guessing it's common sense sort of context?" I asked.

She nodded, "Of course." Her magic teleported a small pamphlet right next to me, "Our laws are pretty standard, there is an official law book, but we'll be here all day trying to get through that."

I chuckled, "Well thanks for sparing me the trouble." I took the pamphlet and read it thoroughly.  "Just as I thought, the laws were scarily similar to America's law, except for amendment 2 which is the right to bear weapons."  I put it down as Twilight was looking at my pen.

"Mind telling me where all your ink is coming from?" She asked.

I grabbed the pen out of her magical grasp, her aura was warm when I did so, "It's basically in a plastic tube connected to a metal piece which has a metal ball holding the ink in.  Once the ball or pen moves on paper..."

"The ink will be collected by the metal ball!  Oh my goodness! That is amazing technology!  It's so much better than Inkwells and Quills!" Twilight squeeing with excitement.

"Well if you want to, you can start producing these things and sell to a big company or just share it for those who need ink," I said.

"That could work. I can contact Filthy Rich and set an agreement to split the money between the three of us then." Twilight hummed as she shook her head, "We're getting off track, let's go to the next thing."

"Citizenship?" I wondered as I stretched my upper torso and arms, making their bones pop, which made Twilight flinch. "What?" I sighed in relief.

"Did you just pop your bones?" She asked.

"Yes," I realized that she might have been weird out, "Did I do something wrong?"

"No, no, it's just that it sounds unsettling." 

"Oh," I rubbed the back of my neck, "So to the immigration center then?" I asked.

She nodded, "Of course.  Let me teleport us there."

"Um, I did hear from Celestia that it was just a walk around the castle." I pointed out the window.

She looked out the window and made a sheepish smile, "Hehehe..."

Twilight and I walked down Canterlot Castle in silence as I took in the scenery.  Grand marble pillars holding the walls of the castle made me just look up in awe.  Only to be tugged by the hand with magic by Twilight.

"Please don't look around, you almost stepped on a maid." Twilight informed.

I look back to see a pony in a maid outfit who was scrubbing the floors with her hooves.  I blushed as I looked forward and down a bit. "Sorry, it's just that I haven't seen a pure marble castle before.  I was in awe of how beautiful it is and wonder how long it took to build."

"While it is amazing to look at, just be aware of your surrounds." She informed me as we went outside the Castle gates.

"I'll make sure of that." I said was we made a right turn towards a building with a sign that said, 'Immigration Center'.

This building was like Canterlot Castle by similar architectural design.  It blended nicely as it transitioned from the walls to the building itself.  Twilight and I walked inside to see that it was empty except for a few creatures.  Three Hippogriffs, four Changelings, and one fish man were sitting in the lounge, waiting to be called for.  They glanced their eyes towards us but went back to their own business.

We made it to the desk and the receptionist, who was a Pegasus, was sorting out papers with her wings.  She had a very light blond mane with a light brown coat and her eyes were a hazel green.  She wore a suit around her barrel with her cutie mark, a quill on a clipboard, showing.

"Good morning, how may I help you?" She asked.

Twilight searched through her saddlebag and pulled out a card.  She slides it towards the mare, "We need to get Emerson here immigrated into our country, by order of Celestia herself."

The mare looked at the card, lifted it up with her wing and gave a small smile while sliding it back to Twilight's magical grasp, "Why of course, you two just head to Miss Petunia's office down the hall and to your right."

Thanking the receptionist named Rose Board, we made our way to Miss Petunia's office.  Twilight knocked on the door and we waited for a response.

"Come in~!" A cheery voice said.

I grabbed the door nob and we entered into her office.  The office had a grand dark oak desk with two chairs facing in front of it.  The walls are decorated with picture frames of what it looks like Petunia's family.  It was obscured by the light of course and the shelves were nice and tidy.  The mare in question, turned around in a large chair to face us. She was a unicorn who had a white mane with a grey fur coat, her eyes were a turquoise color that seemed to brighten when she saw us both.  She was wearing a suit like Rose was and had a desk, paper, inkwell and quill as a cutie mark.

"Have a seat you two." We did and they were comfortable, "My name is Petunia and I was informed by Celestia that you Emerson would like to stay in this country.  While we would be happy to take you in as an Equestrian, you have to answer a few questions via parchment, quill, and inkwell."  She informed as she levitated the papers to my hands.

"Of course," I grabbed my pen and started to fill answer the questions.  They were mostly mundane and filled with common sense questions.  After I finished three pages in ten minutes, I handed them back.  She then looked through them and nodded.

"Everything seems to check out and now before we fill out your papers, Emerson, you need to pick a place for you to live in." Petunia opened the drawer and levitated three pictures to place on the desk.  I leaned forward to get a better look as she continued,  "Now you have three options, Ponyville, The Crystal Empire, and Manehatten."

"Why only three?  I thought that there were many more places in Equestria." I said.

Twilight spoke up, "Not a lot of places in Equestria have housing available, many ponies are in the waiting list for those other locations we just can't take them off of it and put you in.  That would cause trouble."

I nodded in understanding, "Alright, on the bright side, I at least have a choice to pick right?"

"That's the spirit, now where would you like to go?" Petunia asked.

I held my chin and looked at the photo's, "Hmmm...."
> Moving To Ponyville
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I nodded in understanding, "Alright, on the bright side, I at least have a choice to pick right?"

"That's the spirit, now where would you like to go?" Petunia asked.

I held my chin and looked at the photo's, "Hmmm...." I point to the Ponyville photo, "Ponyville looks like a quiet town just from the picture itself.  I lived in big towns before and I just got bored of them over time, it would be a nice change."

Twilight clapped her hooves together with a quiet squee of excitement, "This is perfect!  You could live with me until you find a home to settle in."

I look at her with a concerned face, "You sure I won't be a bother?"

She shook her head, "Not at all, I only have two friends and a baby dragon currently; plus I have plenty of guest rooms as well."

Petunia cleared her throat to get my attention, "Well, if that is your choice," She levitated a piece of paper to me, "You'll fill this paper out like you did for the immigration papers and you'll be talking to Mayor Mare about your living accommodations, and what job you're going to get to sustain yourself."

As I analyzed the paper, I filled out the information as best as I could and put it on the desk.  Petunia then teleports the paper, "Alright, that went straight to Mayor Mare's mailbox at the town hall."

I nodded as a golden glow flashed on the top of Twilight's horn, "Oh?" She questioned as she levitated it in her grasp and opened it.  When she read it her jaw dropped as she passed the letter to my hands, I decided to take a read, despite how cute Twilight's reaction was.

Dear Emerson,

While it has been your second day in Equestria, several Noble's are questioning about what you were.  Luna said that if you encounter a snooty Noble, it could lead nothing but trouble.  So, as sisters, we decided to appoint you Duke of Earth, a representative of your people.  Now I know it's a lot to take in, but this will help you in the long run.  If there is anypony with a Noble title giving your grief, just flash this magically protected card signed by myself and Luna.  Now with your new title, you'll need a bank account, head over there after you check how the moving situation is, there will be a nice surprise and something to help you get started.

Your new friends,

Celestia and Luna

My eyes widened when I finished the letter as I pulled the card out.  I look at it and the card had a gold color with a royal seal of a sun and crescent moon at the back, then the front had my information on it.  Emerson, Duke of Earth.  I gulped as I sheepishly smiled, "So I guess I am appointed as a Duke..." I scratched the back of my head.

Petunia seemed unphased by the news, but Twilight was still shocked.  I got her attention when I closed her jaw for her.

"You're a Duke now!!!!??" Twilight shouts a little.

I shrugged, "I guess, I mean Celestia and Luna are looking out for me in case of any conflicts right?"

Petunia sighed, "Yes, the Noble's, ever since the Festival of Friendship, has been more and more distasteful with the species that have been coming to Equestria, especially Canterlot.  While your title will help you out while you're in here, it won't help you in Ponyville unless the Nobles happened to show up around there for a reason."

I nodded in understanding, "Well that clears things up for me, I don't exactly what kind of power that a Duke has at all."

Twilight spoke out, "Well if you want to talk to the Princess's, you can use your title to basically speak to her before anypony else."

"Plus you have the power to ask an officer to help you in a time of need, and you're almost unaffected by anyone accusing you of misdeeds that you have not committed.  Depending on the misdeeds, the Princess's are the ones with the final judgment." Petunia explained further.

"So, I have power, but not over the Princess's?" They nodded, "Alright then, that's all I need to know." I put the card in my wallet, "Well I think we'll leave this new title as a secret until there is a need." I said.

Twilight smiled, "Alright Emerson," She turned to Petunia, "We'll be heading out now if there is nothing else that we need to fill out."

The mare in question shook her head, "No, other than saying hi to Mayor Mare for me.  We've been friends since college."

I smiled as I nod, "I'll make sure to do that Miss Petunia."  Twilight and I got up as we said our goodbyes and walked back out into Canterlot.

Twilight and I headed back to the apartment complex to find pony's packing up my belongings.  I was a little concerned about how they were handling my items, but Twilight spoke.

"These ponies were hired by Luna herself, so don't worry about anything getting mistreated or breaking." Twilight informed.

I sighed silently, "Alright, sure."

A pegasus stallion, wearing a black baseball cap and saddlebags, that had a blond mane and a brown coat was holding a clipboard with one wing and a quill with the other.  He noticed us and smiled, "So you must be the human that came from the sky?" He chuckled lightly.

"Yes, I have the tendency of falling out of skies, but that's my luck.  So, who am I speaking with?" I wondered.

He had a hearty laugh, "A funny guy here huh?  I like you already, the names Crafty Crate." He put his quill to the clipboard as he offered his hoof for a bump, to which I complied, "The boys and I have packed everything inside the unstable room you had.  Now a friend of mine is coming to look at the architecture of your room, then another friend is going to destroy and rebuild it back to what it was before."

I nodded as Twilight stepped forward, "I have a destination for you to where his belongings will go."

Crafty pulled his Quill out again, "Go on?"

"Please deliver this to my castle in Ponyville, I'll inform my assistant that you're coming and he'll open up the door for you.  Just put them in the royal courtroom, my friends and I will take care of the rest." Twilight informed him as he wrote down the details.

The stallion smiled, "Alright, the packages should be coming to your castle this afternoon." 

"Sounds good to me, right Emerson?" Twilight smiled.

I smile back, "Yep."

"May I have a piece of paper, quill, and inkwell?" she asked Crafty.

He passed Twilight an extra quill and parchment from his saddlebag, "The Inkwell is on the truck, now if you'll excuse me, I have to over watch my employee's." We nod as he went back inside the apartment complex.

Twilight quickly went to the inkwell and wrote a letter, probably to Spike and her friends, and sent it off with her magic.  "With that out of the way, let's head to the bank and then to the castle where we head to Ponyville by Chariot."

"I thought that Canterlot and Ponyville were connected by a rail?" I said as we walked down the street.

The mare ruffled her wings a bit, "Yes, but it takes a good two hours to get from here to there, going by Chariot only takes 30 minutes to get there."

"Is there a fast bullet train here in Equestria?" I raised an eyebrow.

Twilight giggled, "No, we'll be flying via Chariot."

"Oh...  Like a rollercoaster?"

She smirked, "You could say that."





When Twilight and I went out of the bank, my eyes were still wide from the number of Bits that I had deposited from the Princesses.  In my hand, was 50 platinum Bits in a bag, 1 platinum Bit equals 50 gold Bits, which I had 2,500 Bits in this bag altogether.  A house in Ponyville is only around 500-900 gold Bits, so I had enough to last me for awhile.

"So...." Twilight's ears swivel to my direction, "Celestia herself gave me 5,000 gold Bits for compensation for being a Duke of Earth and getting a 200 gold Bit stipend once a month from the Royal Bank."

Twilight sighed, "Yep." She turned her head to face me, "It certainly sets you up to look for a job and to get a house."

"You sound like you're trying to grasp why I suddenly gained a Duke status," I said noticing the tone of her voice.

Her ears went flat for a second, "Well, I understand why, but I'm just trying to take in this information in small bites.  I mean, you're not reacting like a pony would when they gain a Royal status or earned a small fortune." She tilted her head, "Are all humans like this when they are given things like this."

I laughed lightly, "No no Twilight, most humans would just run around and act like they won a million dollars or use their status to get anything they want.  There are some humans, like myself, would not know what to do with their money and power.  How could I?" We passed the gates of Canterlot Castle as I spoke, "I've been in a family that had bad luck and if we earned anything that would improve our lives, it's immediately taken away from us.  After dealing with that on a daily basis, my family, what's left of them, and I have become emotionless when it comes to surprises."

Twilight was silent as we walked down the courtyard and into the area were the Chariots were.  There was a bus or Chariot stop sign and a bench that she hopped on to sat a seat as she pats her hoof on the empty spot.  I sat next to her as we waited for what I guess is our ride to Ponyville.

"That is a unique experience Emerson, so all your life you've been unlucky to the point where you just accepted it?" I nodded as she continued, "Well, I'm sure that you're bad luck is going to change then.  I mean we didn't run into any Nobles along the way back to the Castle and the bits you have, they're not going anywhere." She put her hoof on my hand, "As a friend, Emerson, I will help you in any way to let you be happy.  So if anything bad happens, you let me know and I'll try to help out." She giggled as she pulled her hoof away, "If anything I'm sure my friends will help you make your day a little brighter with little surprises along the way."

"You mean your friends that showed up at my room?" I asked.

She nodded, "The very same."

I gave the purple Alicorn a light smile, "That's certainly something to look forward to."

A Chariot pulled up with two Pegasus Royal Guards harnessed at the front.  Twilight hopped off the bench and got on the bench, "Coming?"

"S-Sure," I said as I followed and took a seat next to her.  "This Chariot will take us to Ponyville?"

Twilight smiled, "Yep," She turned to the guards, "To the Friendship castle please."  Both nodded as their wings extend out as they sprint, making my body shoot back against the seat.  Their wings began to flap and the Chariot began to gain air?  Both of my hands tighten the only handle to my left as we went past a cliff.  I closed my eyes as I thought we were going to fall...

...

...

My eyes open as we still stayed level in the air.  I gulped as I looked over the edge of the Chariot.  Below was the ground while I was in 1000+ feet in the air.  I turned to Twilight who was enjoying the view with a smug smirk.

"Y-You didn't tell me that this Chariot was going to be in the air." I stuttered as I felt the warmth of my blood come back to my face.

Twilight giggled, "I did say I wanted to give you little surprises along the way, and I enjoyed your reaction."

I chuckled, "Alright, you got me, but make sure it's nothing dealing with...." I look over the bar and flinched, "...Heights."

She nodded, "We're not going to take Chariots every time, they're only available via Canterlot and they're a one-way ticket."

I sighed as I lean back and looked at the scenery, "If anything else, it's a nice view at least."  From the way I was high up, I saw Ponyville in the distance as I saw a purple colored castle.  It's probably Twilight's Castle and to the left was a vast deep forest meshing with an apple orchard and a barn.

"We're about to land Princess." One of the guards in front said as we began to descend.

It wasn't a graceful descending mind you, it was definitely a steep rollercoaster down towards the grass.  Twilight was shouting with glee, "Weeee!!!"  I have been through rollercoasters before, but this coaster without a rail was making me scream with Twilight as we went down.  Then after about 20 seconds of descending we slow down and stop at the ground.

"We're here," Twilight said getting off.

"Where?" I was still shaking from the falling sensation.

"Here. A small step for ponykind, but a giant step for us. All ashore!" 

"Get me off this Chariot!" I said scrambling to get out as Twilight and the guards were snickering, "Ha, ha, very funny guys," I say as I get up and check my pants.  Nope, still dry.  I guess I didn't wet myself.

Twilight turned to the guards to say her thanks and goodbyes as both guards flew back up into the sky towards Canterlot.  I joined her as we walked to the large castle and the big doors, with Twilight's magic, opened wide for us to enter.

"Nice to see you return Twilight." Said a voice.

I look down to see a small green scaly lizard walking towards Twilight and gives her a hug.  I guess this is the baby dragon that's Twilight's assistant.  Behind him were two more unicorns.  The one in the forefront is a unicorn with a purple mane with an aquamarine streak and has a light heliotrope coat.  The one behind her is a unicorn wearing dark purple armor with rose color mane and a dark orchid coat, her horn seemed chipped and broken plus she had a scar that is on her right eye.  I looked at it for a few more seconds as Twilight spoke up.

"Emerson, this is Spike," She points to the heliotrope unicorn, "that's Starlight," then to the dark orchid unicorn, "that's Tempest."

I raise an eyebrow, "The Tempest?" I asked in a certain tone.

The unicorn in question spoke, "I suppose that the news has no bounds coming around." She walks up to me, "I suppose you're the human that was summoned by the Storm King?"

I nod as I cross my arms, "Yes."

Tempest twiddled her hooves on the crystal ground and is blushing as she sighed, "Why is it so hard to do this?" She took a deep breath, "I know that it was my fault that the Storm King gained so much power, and I apologize.  If there is anything-" She stopped when I placed my hand on her shoulder.

She looks up, eyes were shimmering, "You wouldn't have known that he would cast that kind of spell.  Don't get yourself down for something that wasn't in your control." she was about to speak, but I continued, "If you still feel this way then I wouldn't mind a few simple favors to pay me back."

Tempest stayed silent for a bit then gave me a small smile, "Sure, I think I can work with that."

I smiled, "Good." I turn to Starlight as Tempest told Twilight that she would return to her post, "Wait you're in Twilight's Royal Guard?"

Twilight nodded, "Since we forgave each other, I hired her to guard and patrol the castle.  Last time somepony got in she tried to change the space-time continuum." She looks at Starlight who sheepishly smiles, "So, seeing that Tempest was a commander, I gave her the position of Captain of The Friendship Castle."

Starlight chuckled, "Yeah... I just remembered I have to visit Trixie for some magic tricks." She teleports away as Twilight shook her head.

"Yep, she was embarrassed," Tempest commented, "now if you'll excuse me." She said as she resumed her patrol.

"Only because Twilight had to mention it." Spike crossed his arms and gives Twilight a look.

Twilight scratches the back of her head chuckling slightly, "Right...." She clears her throat, "Anyway, Spike, you've been informed of who's coming and I believe you've informed Tempest as well." He nods, "Great!  Emerson and I are going to head to Town Hall to meet with Mayor Mare."

Spike raised an eyebrow, "Um, you forgot that you need something to take care of."

Twilight looks at her assistant then puts her hoof on her forehead, "I forgot...  I need to take care of important paperwork to keep this castle a public library."

"Really?" I asked.

"Yep," Spike spoke, "Since our old home was destroyed, Mayor Mare hasn't really established this castle as the new Library.  In fact, no pony knows that this part Library, thinking that it's just a palace that only she and her friends can be in.  So, while I took care of the minor papers, Twilight needs to review said proposal to make her library as a public one."

I rubbed my chin, "Then who will join me to Town Hall?"

Spike elbowed my shin lightly, "I got you covered, I'll be joining you."

Twilight didn't protest and sighed, "I'm so sorry Emerson, but Spike is right, the paperwork is important for all of Ponyville.  So, I'm putting Spike in charge."

He salutes Twilight, "I won't let you down Twilight."

I smiled, "Well, lead the way, Spike."

We said goodbye to Twilight for now and we walked to the Town Hall in Ponyville.





Spike and I finally get to the Town Hall and the one thing that I noticed around Ponyville is that not a lot of ponies were staring.  The baby dragon opened the door for me as I walked in.  The place was wide open and had two balcony's, I'm guessing that this location is used for celebrations of some sort.  The reception desk is to the right of me and I started to walk over there.

Once Spike matched my pace with me, I look down to him, "Question Spike."

He looked up, "Yes?"

"Unlike Canterlot, Ponyville seems to be more.... calm and they're staring less.  Did something happen or were they informed I was coming?"  I asked as my thought about it.

Spike waved his hand, "That's easy, since the Festival of Friendship, a lot more species came into Equestria, and Ponyville was the first one to get visited.  Ponies are now making business with them in the marketplace, so they're used to seeing new types of creatures, but they don't know that you're the only one."

I nodded, "It gives me a little comfort of knowing that I won't be stared at or discriminated when I'm around here."

We got to the desk and there was a mare who had a yellow mane, an orange coat, emerald eyes, and a typewriter cutie mark. She was typing away on her typewriter, but when she saw us two, she smiled.

"I was informed from Twilight that she would be here as well?" The mare asked.

Spike shook his head, "She has to do the Public Library paperwork, so she left me in charge Note Record."

Note nodded, "Understood," She turned to face me, "Mr. Emerson was it?"

"Just Emerson, Note Record," I replied.

"Right, Emerson, Mayor Mare is waiting for you in her office down the hall." Note informed us.

"Do you need me to go with you or would you like me to stay here?" Spike asked.

I shrugged, "I'm sure I'm good from here Spike, maybe you could bring one of your friends here while I'm inside.  I didn't leave the best impression on Twilight's friends the first time I met them."

"Sure thing!" He smiled as he rushed out of Town Hall.

I chuckled lightly when he rushed off as I walked toward Mayor Mare's office.  I knocked as I heard her say come in.  I open the door to the office was smaller than Petunia's, but it definitely had a charm to it.  I stood behind the desk as the mare herself was taking care of some papers.  She had a pale light amber coat with a light bluish gray with a lighter streak on top and had violet colored eyes.

"Please have a seat, Emerson." She said as she pushed aside her own paperwork to the side.

I did as she told me and I sunk into the cushions a little as she continued, "Now I know you filled out the paperwork in the Immigration center,"

"Which Petunia says hi by the way," I added.

That made her have a small smile, "Thanks, but you have to get a job here in order to sustain yourself.  Now the house's here are cheap, but I'm guessing that you're going to stay with Twilight for the time being."

"Yes, she offered me to stay until I find the proper housing," I say.

Mayor Mare nodded, "Of course, well, I happen to have three jobs for you to choose.  Since the Festival of Friendship, a lot more species have lowered the unemployment rate of Ponyville, so there are three opportunities left for you and once you pick one, I'm sure the others will be filled in sooner or later."

"Huh, first the housing in different towns now employment rate, it seems that Equestria is booming with immigration, not that I'm complaining though," I say as the Mayor pass's me three sheets of paper.

"Indeed.  Now for your opportunities:  First is a Traveling Job where some letters or packages have been stuck in the postal service for too long, basically, you'll be taking these sorted packages to different town locations throughout Equestria.  While the pay is good, you'll be in Ponyville for a short time before traveling to another town.  Second is a Construction job, while you won't be involving yourself with building an actual up-to-code house, you'll be doing most of the labor work.  This requires a lot of endurance and communication for your team.  Your pay will be more than enough to sustain your lifestyle, but your muscles will be sore due to the amount of work you'll be doing.  The last one is an odd job hunter.  Ponies are asking others to help them with their odd jobs and while the pay might be questionable, there is just an abundance of them.  The only downside really is that you need to take on more odd jobs to be able to get the amount of pay you want."  Mayor Mare explained while I looked at the papers.

"It's a lot to take in." I say.

She nodded, "Would you like me to step out for you to think about it?"

I smiled, "Yes, that would be great."

Mayor Mare leaves her desk and closes the door behind her, leaving me alone to my thoughts.

I sighed, "What to choose."
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"It's a lot to take in," I say.

She nodded, "Would you like me to step out for you to think about it?"

I smiled, "Yes, that would be great."

Mayor Mare leaves her desk and closes the door behind her, leaving me alone to my thoughts.

I sighed, "What to choose." My mind thought back to Tempest's apology and that formed a smile on my face.  I put the papers down, got up to my feet and stretched.  Then I walked back to the door and opened it to see Mayor Mare sitting against the wall next to the door frame.

"Did you make a decision?" She asked.

I shook my head, "I recently earned the Royal status of Duke so I get a monthly stipend.  I won't be unemployed that is if my friend is true to her word."

The mare looked up at me and nodded, "I understand Emerson, however, if anything happens that Odd Job Hunter position is always open to anyone, including you." She pointed across the hall to which a billboard was set up with a whole lot of papers.  "If you're bored one day you can come here and look at the opportunities."

I nod, "Thank you, Mayor Mare, I'll keep that in mind."

She smiled, "You're welcome Emerson, now I have to return to my paperwork and writing a letter to Petunia." Mayor Mare looked at me, "I was wondering, is Twilight working on the paperwork for her Library?  I'm hoping she is."

"Spike reminded her and she's working on it now," I informed her.

Mayor Mare nodded, "Well, at least she's working on it, that busy mare." She turned to her office, "Have a nice day Emerson."  I nodded as she closed the door closed behind her.

I made my way down the hall to the lobby area.  I was thinking about how I would speak to Tempest about my favor or what she could do to help me earn a job.  I made it to the billboard that had the odd jobs on it and was about to read some, just to get some curiosity out of the way.  I hear the front door open, I turned to see Spike was there with a familiar alabaster Unicorn with an indigo mane and azure eyes.  When I saw them, they came up to me.

"So, did you finally choose a job you wanted?" Spike asked.

"Is that what he was here for?" The Unicorn wondered.

I nodded, "Yes, and I don't mean to be rude, but I don't remember your name since we met." 

She giggled into her hoof, "Oh my, so kind.  My name is Rarity, it's good to meet you properly Mr. Emerson."

I waved my hand, "Just Emerson, Rarity or Miss Rarity?"

We both chuckled as Spike rolled his eyes, "No, no darling, just Rarity.  I must say you're doing quite well since we first met you."

Scratching the back of my head, I sheepishly smiled, "Yep...  Though, let's not repeat it."

"What? You scream-" Spike's mouth was covered by Rarity's hoof.

"We shall not speak of it again." Rarity said as Spike shuts up his comment.

When Rarity moved her hoof away, Spike spoke again, "Did you choose your job or what?"

"I didn't because I feel like Tempest should help me out," I said.

"Oh?" Rarity tilted her head, "Why's that?"

"Well, Tempest still thinks it's her fault that the Storm King gained so much power that it caused Emerson to come here.  Now he forgave her and they agreed that she would owe him a favor." Spike explained.

I nodded as well as Rarity, "Oh!  That's understandable, but what job can she give you exactly?"

"Yeah, no offense, but I can't see you as being a Royal Guard for Twilight," Spike said with a small smile.

I waved my hand, "None taken, I don't see myself being Twilight's Guard, to be honest.  I'll think of something."

"I'm sure you'll do." Rarity said as she looks at my body or... clothing? "May I ask who made you that attire?"

I shrugged in my light blue t-shirt and dark blue jean shorts, "My mother bought me them, I mix and match shirts with jeans or short jeans."

"They are quite... Different, however, it's your style.  Again, I must recommend you to go against the color wheel.  Red would be a nice colored shirt to clash with the dark blue jeans." Rarity informed me.

I rubbed my chin, "Hmmm, thanks for the info Rarity, I'll keep that in mind tomorrow."

The white mare smiled, "If you would excuse me, I need to head back to the boutique and finish some more commissions."

"Of course Rarity, thanks for coming by," Spike said.

She rubbed her hoof on Spike's head, "It's not a problem Spikey Wikey."

I hold in my chuckle and it was replaced with a smile, "I guess I'll see you around Rarity."

Rarity nodded, "Of course Emerson, but don't be a stranger darling." She said as she walked off.

I looked to Spike and see that he was looking at Rarity while having the lovestruck look on his face.  I waved my hand in his vision and that snapped him out of it.

"Want to head back to the castle?" I asked.

He looked at me, "Yep sure thing."

Spike and I walked down into town and he decided to take a different route around town.  We walked through the marketplace and a lot of Ponies and species were conversing with one another.  One Pony was selling pears to a Fishman, a Cat selling fish to a Pegasus, a Unicorn selling Jewelry to a Griffon and Hippogriff, so on and so forth.  It was just filled with life and it felt like a farmers market when I was back at home.  This had me smiling as we went through.





After that fine little detour, which I thanked Spike for, we finally got to the castle where all of my belongings sat in the hall.  I saw Starlight, with her back turned, was looking at some of the boxes with curiosity as I walked right behind her.

"You can have a look if you help me,"  I say as she yelps and jumps in surprise.

"Don't scare me like that!" Starlight yells as she fixed her mane from the jump.

Spike snickered, "You shouldn't have been snooping around towards the front door."

The mare smiled with a blush, "Right, so..."

I crossed my arms, "Yep, help me move my stuff into a room and you can be snoopy as you like, I got nothing to hide."

Starlight nodded, "Sure thing!"

With her magic, Starlight began to lift all the boxes that were in the hall area and carried them.  She followed me towards the guest room and I picked the one that was empty looking.  I made sure that this was unoccupied and Spike gave me a thumbs up.  I nodded to Starlight and she set the boxes against the wall.  The room itself was made out of crystal, like the rest of the castle, with a desk, a dresser, full bathroom, a nice circular rug and a king size bed to boot.

While I finished looking at the room, I began to unpack the essentials.  A change of clothing, soap, shampoo, and I head to the bathroom and took a shower by myself.  It felt really nice to feel clean again; when I got dressed and head back to my room, Spike was looking at some figurines while Starlight was looking at some electronics.

"Enjoy your shower?" Spike asked as he placed the figurine back into the box.

I sighed in satisfaction, "Yep, I sure did, so Starlight," She put down my monitor with her magic and turned to face me, "Where is Tempest's room?"

"Just two doors down the hall on the right.  I believe she's done with her shift for the time being." Starlight informed me.

I nodded as I placed my dirty clothing on the dresser and I headed out, "Make sure you don't break anything.  I still need to find a house that's nearby."

"Sure thing!" Spike and Starlight said in unison.

Smiling, I walked down the hallway and found Tempest's room with her name on the door.  I knocked on the door and there was shuffling inside.

"Tempest?" I asked as I waited.

There were more shuffling and some sparks inside, "May I come in?" I asked, thinking that it might not be the right question to ask.

Again there was some silence, "Yes." It was the only response that let me open the door unconsciously.  When I opened the door, I looked around her room, it was similar to mine, but they were rearranged.  It was decorated with some memorabilia on her dresser and a set of black armor on her wall.  While that was amazing to look in awe, the show stealer was Tempest.  She was laying on the bed with a type of rob covering her body.  I could see that she was fresh out of the bathroom and that she was looking through a book with her hooves.

Seeing Tempest like this was very suggestive to which I blushed lightly, "Good afternoon Tempest."

She looked up as she turned the page with her hoof and points to the chair at the desk, "Same to you Emerson, have a seat, I'm just finishing this page."

After I took a seat, I waited for Tempest to finish or stop reading, she dog-eared the page and closed it. "So, how did the trip to Town Hall go?" She wondered.

"It went fine, but there were jobs that I wasn't interested in.  Although the Odd Job Hunter, while still available anytime, it really didn't interest me.  I was hoping to use my favor today and see if you can help me find a job in the castle."  I informed her.

Tempest hummed when she pushed her book to the edge of her bed, "While Twilight is busy with her paperwork, I suppose I could help you find one that you'll like.  However, we need to know where you stand." She shifted her body to face me and the way she was laying reminded me of erotic magazines I used to look and read at the store.  This made me pull the collar of my shirt as I felt my cheeks heat up.  'Why is Tempest seem so... so... Sexy and mature?' I thought as I shifted my legs to get comfortable.

"So a few questions then?" I asked trying to suppress my awkward boner.

Tempest nodded, "You seem a little tense, is everything alright?"  The robe on her flank shifted up, revealing a little bit of her cutie mark.

'It's definitely the robe hiding her body!' I shouted internally as I shook my head, "N-no, I recently had a hot shower and I'm just cooling off." I awkwardly chuckled as I scratched the back of my head.

Tempest seemed to be unfazed or doesn't know what she's doing as her tail swished to her side, lifting the robe up a little bit more.  It really wasn't helping whatsoever on my end.  "Alright, well, the first question would be if you'll be interested in being in the guard with me?"

The image of my body in a purple like armor, patrolling the castle and following Tempest's or Twilight's orders.  I mentally shook my head and gave Tempest a small smile, "While being a guard is enticing, I think I'll be passing on that.  I don't know Twilight on a personal level-"

"Nor did I when I was working with the Storm King, but go on," Tempest commented looking a bit annoyed.

"-and in my world, the stigma of 'go to the military and it will benefit you' being pressured on you when you're in school made me not to join any branches.  I hope you understand." I explained.

She closed her eyes, "Very well.  Since Twilight is working on her paperwork, I think there is one job that you could do."

I nodded as she shifted her body again, "W-What would that be?" I asked.

"Since Twilight is a Princess of Friendship and the library is going to be a public one, it will need a Librarian.  Twilight would pay you for your work and you'll have days off where Spike will take over.  I'm sure Twilight will repeat herself when she speaks to you about it." Tempest gave me a small smile as she wiggled her way out of her robe and casually went to her purple armor.

I didn't even react or move my head when Tempest came out of her robe.  She body was fine, there are no scars, except the one on her eye.  It was the only fact that her fur and mane was still damp from the shower.  Tempest was about to put on her armor that was on her armor stand, but she turned, flashing her cutie mark which was some firework like mark and seemed annoyed, "Could you turn around for a bit while I get my armor on?"

That snapped me out of my daze, why was I acting this way?  Tempest, while she is a pony, is a new friend and maybe this is the way she acts with new friends?  It was the only logical explanation I can think of when I got up.

"Sure thing," I say as I grabbed the seat and turned myself around to face the wall.  I hear the sounds of heavy armor being moved and shifted around.  There was a grunt of irritation and then a sigh, "Emerson," I turned to see Tempest is right behind me, "Could you strap the armor to my barrel?  Twilight or Starlight help me with this usually."  She was looking at me as if I was going to anything bad to her.  I nodded as she showed her belly and I tightened up the straps accordingly.  Tempest sighs as she stoically looks at me, thinking of something.

"Something on your mind?" I asked.

"I..." She was silent for a moment, "I find males annoying.  Don't get me wrong, I've only become friends with you for a little bit, but being with an annoying hedgehog named Grubber and the silly Storm King all of my life, I don't know what to make of them.  When you came in and saw me in my robe, you had the same face as Grubber or any Storm guard had on their face." Tempest looked at me, "When I was in my robe, did that make you feel awkward?  Please be honest, I need to know."

That answered my explanation that I had in my head and I nodded lightly, "It was weird, to say the least.  I thought you were like this with Twilight or Starlight when they're with you."

"On occasions, yes, but when I was with my troops, I didn't have the luxury of having a robe.  Just walking around naked, trying to get to my armor mind you, full of Storm creatures eyeing me up, even Grubber had a peek when he walked in on me accidentally..... It was painstakingly annoying." She explained with a pained expression then back to a small smile, "So forgive me if I judged you for being annoying and made you uncomfortable for doing so."

I nodded, "It's no problem Tempest, I understand where you're coming from.  Hopefully, Twilight or Starlight can help you change your views of males in the future."

"Yes, that is certainly a possibility." Tempest cleared her throat as she went to put her helmet on and went to the door, "Anyway, let's head to the Library and we'll see what Twilight will say about you being our Librarian."

"Sure," I say as I got out of the chair and followed her out the door.

We walked through the castle with Tempest at the front and we eventually made it to the Library where we encounter a sleeping Twilight.  I look at Tempest who had a small smile on her face as I walked around her and shook Twilight's shoulder.

"Twilight, wake up," I said.

"I don't want to go, Shining..." Twilight mumbled as I chuckled.

I shook her barrel a little bit, "Twilight, I have some books from my world."

Twilight's head shot up with her eye's wide open, "Books from another world?!" She shouts.

Tempest snickered a little as I joined her, "Yep, I do, the movers dropped off my boxes."

"Oh?  That's wonderful, what did you want to speak to me about?" Twilight asked.

"I owe Emerson a favor and I would like to repay him.  He would like to be the Librarian since you'll be busy with being a Princess."  Tempest inform the purple Alicorn.

She was silent when Tempest told her that, but immediately responded, "Well, Emerson, you have to answer two questions before I let you have the position."

I nodded, "Alright."

"What do you know about books Emerson?" She asks.

I rubbed my chin with my hand as I thought for a while, "A book, in particular, is a collection of information that can be shared around the world.  Whether they are fictitious or full of hard facts, they provide everyone details of what's been recorded."

Twilight nodded, "Alright and the last question, while you're working in this Library, what can you do to improve it?"

That was a simple answer to a simple question when I saw the towering wall of books with a single ladder to the right side, "We would have more shelves and introduce a system from my world called the Dewey Decimal Classification.  All the books you have on this wall is unorganized," This made Twilight flinch a little bit, "however, with this system anyone can be able to find the books they want by just looking for a number and how many copies we have.  Also opening the doors to the public would be ideal."

This made Twilight sit down while her tail swished back and forth as she thought about what I just said.  Tempest took a seat right next to the door, keeping guard as stood there in front of Twilight.

"Emerson, if you implement this Dewey System into this Library, I'll let you have this job." Twilight informed.

I pumped my fist in the air, "Alright!  When do I start?"

She looked at her paperwork, "Well, all of this work should be finished tomorrow, however, when the city council is finished with processing that my castle is eligible to be a public Library, you can start as the official Librarian."

I nodded, "That's reasonable, it gives me enough time to find a house."

Twilight pouted, "You don't like my castle?" Her eyes seemed to sparkle when she suddenly got cuter.

"Gah..." I grunt as I couldn't resist the cuteness.

The purple mare started to giggle, "Sorry Emerson, Pinkie wanted me to practice my 'cute face' as it were and I'll say that it's working."

"I thought I was going to make you cry, please don't do that again," I say as I hear Tempest and Twilight giggle.

"Sure thing, but I might use it to convince you for something." She smirked as a paper from the top shelf was levitated to my hands, and she continued, "I found a house that can be bought, but it's a little bit too big for yourself to be in."

I scanned the paper and the details of the house were pretty simple.  Three bedrooms, one in a half bath, a spacious kitchen and living area, a basement, and a decent size backyard.  I hummed as I realized the problem, "It would be pretty lonely to live on my own with a big house, and there aren't any single room homes for sale?"

"I'm pretty sure Emerson, this ad has been around Ponyville for a while now and no one can afford it.  I know you can, but you have to get some roommates.  However, you need to know how many you can handle and what rules you'll have to implement for your household." Twilight informed me.

I thought about it for a bit then shrugged, "It should make things interesting, plus everyone can chip in to pay for other monthly fee's."

The purple alicorn smiled, "Since you have three rooms, you have the option of having two, three, or four roommates."

I raised an eyebrow, "Why four?"  I asked.

Tempest spoke up, "Well, you do have a basement, and there are some couples out there who are looking to lodge with someone.  So, you could have a max of five roommates."

I grabbed a seat and sat with the paper close to my face, "Well, having two roommates wouldn't make me lonely, anything above three to four would be very interesting, to say the least."  I look up at the ceiling of the castle as I let my thoughts wander.
> Getting A Home With A House Warming Party
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

I grabbed a seat and sat with the paper close to my face, "Well, having two roommates wouldn't make me lonely, anything above three to four would be very interesting, to say the least."  I look up at the ceiling of the castle as I let my thoughts wander.

After thinking a while, I came up with an answer, "Well, I think I'll stick to having two roommates, but I'm going to exclude couples.  I don't want to get involved with anything that might put a wrench on their relationship."

When I looked around the room, Spike was with Twilight and spoke, "Why's that Emerson?"

"I have a type of aura of bad luck that makes things turn bad around me.  It might not happen now, but it will happen eventually." I explained.

Twilight lightly shook her head, "That makes no sense Emerson-"

I cut her out by speaking, "Fifteen."

She turned to me with her head tilted, "What?"

"Fifteen different couples who became my 'friends' broke up because of either strange occurrences or the female and male decided to end the relationship in a two to three weeks," I said as I closed my eyes to suppress the memories and sighed.

It was silent in the room as I cleared my throat, "It's a hard subject to say, but I just want to have regular individuals who are either related or not.  At least my bad luck didn't affect families."

"I..." Twilight thought about what to say, "I understand Emerson, do you want me to set up fliers so Spike can put them up for everyone to see around town?"

I nodded as Tempest trot to where she's behind Twilight, "Yes, that would be nice, but there is one issue."

"What would that be?" Tempest asked.

"I haven't exactly got to know the town itself.  I've been only here for about two days." I glanced at the window and it was late afternoon, "I need some kind of get together or party at this house when I buy it."

Suddenly the seat I was sitting on began to move, the cushions bulged and then it stopped. Before I could say anything, confetti sprayed at the bottom, making me and my chair fly up in the air by two feet.  I yelped a little bit as a pink earth pony came out of the confetti, then the chair and myself came down to the ground.

"Oof!" I grunted as the pink pony, whose mane is a darker pink and her eyes are a light cerulean, land on my arms.

"Did someone say party?!" She asked.

I just stared at her as I tried to process the amount of confetti and how a pink pony popped out of my chair.  I felt a hoof on my shoulder and I looked to my left and saw Tempest with a small smile on her muzzle.

"Trust me when I say this, you can't explain anything that Pinkie does." She said as I nodded slowly and looked at the pink pony.

I spoke as Twilight levitated all the confetti and puts it into the trash bin, "Yes, Pinkie was it, I need to have a party for potential roommates."

She giggles, "Sure thing!  I suppose it's going to be at your new house then?"

I was going to ask how the heck she had known that but I remembered what Tempest said as she returned to her post, "Yes...  As soon as I buy the house, you can set up the party, but it's now a surprise party you got it?"

Pinkie nodded, "Got the fliers Twilight?" She leaned back as I turned to see the purple Alicorn finishing her spell on a parchment that made multiple copies.

"Sure do. Do what you do best Pinkie." She smiled as Pinkie bounced off of my arms and snatched the fliers with her hoof out of Twilight's magical grasp.

"You know it!" Pinkie smiled as she happily stuffed the fliers into her mane and bounced out of the Library.

"So... That happened," I said as Spike nodded.

"Yep, at least I won't be posting the fliers." He said as Twilight took the information about the house into her own levitation.

"Let's go to the house first to see where you'll be living in and head back to Townhall to the housing section." She informed me as I got up from my seat and followed.

Once we got back into town Twilight led me down towards the housing area and showed me the house that I was going to live in.  I was going to expect the house to be run down, but when I got a glance at it, that seemed the case.  However, when we approached the entrance, it was eerily similar to Luigi's New Mansion if you get Rank C at the ending.  Instead of having a green roof, it has brown tile complimented with white walls while having spruce accents bordering on it.

"Well, I'll say this: the house looks to be very homey," I say as Twilight nodded.

"It's been on the market for quite awhile and it has an interesting story behind it."

"Oh?  Do tell."

Twilight teleported in a photo and levitated to my grasp and on the picture is a haunted house shrouded in darkness, "The house was haunted, decrepit and deformed, Zecora had to exorcise the unrested spirits and then the house was turned back to normal.  Nobody wanted this house to begin with and since it's been empty for some time, Townhall was going to demolish it.  Now that has stopped since the Storm King invaded Canterlot."

I hummed as I stroked my chin, 'So it has a similarity of Luigi's Mansion...  Nah, too much of a coincidence.' I thought as I spoke, "Well I'm glad I'll have a home soon," I say as Twilight and I resumed our walk, "So is Mayor Mare in charge of the housing section of Ponyville?"

Twilight shook her head, "Amethyst Star is in charge. Mayor Mare gave her the job since the Bugbear incident."

"Bugbear?" I wondered.

"Yes."

"Wow, this town really has its days hasn't it?" 

"You have no idea." She giggled.

We made it to Townhall and she opened up the door with her magic to let me in first.  I thanked her as we headed to the same desk where Note Record was going through some papers.

"Oh good afternoon Twilight," Note smirked slyly, "Did you finish your paperwork?"

Twilight rolled her eyes playfully, "I sure do!"  With her magic, she teleported in the huge stacks of papers on top of her desk.  My eyes widen as the stack of papers were taller than me.

The mare, who was behind the stack of papers, gulped, "That's a lot..." Note chuckled as she looked at the stack, "Did you want to talk to Mayor Mare, Emerson?" I noticed that Twilight was smiling triumphantly with her eyes closed as I responded to her question.

"I actually wanted to speak to Amethyst Star about housing," I informed her.

She nodded, "Understood, just head down the hall and her office is to your left."

Twilight and I thanked Note Record as we went down to Amethyst's office.  Twilight knocked this time and we heard her say to come in.  Once we walked into the office, it was the same layout as Mayor Mares, except a few minor details here and there.  The mare in question whose coat is a light magenta, her mane is a nice violet complimented with her purple eyes.  Her cutie mark was just three simple greenish white diamonds in a shape of an upsidedown triangle.

"Afternoon Amethyst," Twilight said.

The mare was looking through some fliers and took a look at us, "Oh!  Afternoon to you too Twilight and Emerson, have a seat."  We did and Amethyst continued, "So, I heard from Mayor Mare that you're staying at Twilight's humble abode, but yet here you are in the housing office.  What changed?"

Twilight spoke, "He doesn't like my castle." Her ears drooped down.

Amethyst gasped, "He doesn't?!"

I sighed, "That's not the case and you mares know it."

The two giggled as the magenta unicorn continued, "Alright Emerson, we're just teasing.  In any case, you're here to buy a house and I believe its the cleansed house?"

Twilight nodded, "Emerson would like to buy that house so Pinkie Pie can reel in some potential roommates."

The magenta mare hopped out of her seat and went to her filing cabinet and pulled out the folder.  She put it on the desk and opens it for us to see.

"All you need to do is to fill out the paperwork and pay me directly for 1,000 Bits. No closing costs." Amethyst informed me as I fished out my Bit's bag and gave her twenty platinum Bits on her desk stacked up.  I glanced up to see that her jaw had dropped at the sight of platinum Bits as I filled out the paperwork.  I know it's boring to be filling out so much paperwork, but that's how the world is whether in my old one or in Equestria.

I finished filling it out and Amethyst levitated three keys into my hand.  It was an old-fashioned brass colored skeleton key, "Now you're a homeowner Emerson, congrats." Amethyst said who seemed to recover from the payment.

I glanced at the clock and it was 4 pm, "Well Twilight I guess we better have some dinner before we get to my house."  I noticed a pink hoof from the ceiling.  I looked up as Pinkie snatched one of my keys, "Need that to set up!" She said as she went into the ventilation tunnel.

I tilted my head as I looked at Ameythst who just shrugs and Twilight sighs with her hoof over her forehead, "Pinkie..."

"I suppose this is... Normal when Pinkie does this?" I asked as I got nods from both of them, "Alright...."





Twilight led me to Hay Burgers, which was alright, just had to dodge the hay and flower made products because I know that they are not for the human stomach.  I accidentally ate a daisy when I was eight, and I was sick at the toilet for most of the time.  Throwing up for like half a day and try to stomach breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Luckily the menu for Hay Burgers had fruits, veggies, and some fish sticks, surprisingly.

Once Twilight and I finished, we had a very interesting conversation about what diets I should have compared to a ponies.  It was pretty interesting, to say the least, and she even recommended me to different shops that sell meat product from different species like the Cats and Fishmen.  As we made our way to my house and I noticed there was activity inside.

"Let's not keep them waiting then," I say as I got the skeleton key to the keyhole.

"I know Pinkie has her ways," Twilight said as I turned the key, "but I'm sure she picked potential roommates for you."

Opening the door, I see that Pinkie had been a busy mare.  The place was decorated with streamers and a banner that said 'Welcome to Ponyville House Warming Party!'.  I shook my head internally as I saw there were only a handful of species in the house.  One Cat with red hair and brown coat is in a brown robe with a violet fluffy collar and cuffs.  She seemed to be talking to the Hippogriff that has a cerulean coat with an indigo and grayish violet mane/tail and brilliant violet eyes.  Two ponies, one Pegasi and one Unicorn.  The Pegasi had a light pink-purple coat while a grayish blue-violet with lighter highlights and Persian blue eyes.  The Unicorn has a light bluish gray coat with two shades of grayish Persian blue and nice cerise eyes.  I noticed that their cutie marks were somewhat similar to one another.  The Pegasus has a prism that shows a different color in the triangle and the Unicorn has the same prism, but a beam light is going through it and making a rainbow at the end.  I guess I can make the assumption that they're related somehow.

Pinkie suddenly appears in front of my face as I blinked, "Hi!" She said as I step back while she landed on her hooves, "These were the only ones in town that wanted to bunk with you.  A lot of homes nowadays, after the Festival, have been bought or rented out by different species or ponies."

"So why are there only four guests and not a whole lot?" I asked feeling a little bit relieved that I don't have to meet everyone in town.

The pink pony giggled, "Well~ I was going to invite the whole town, but I realized that Ponyville isn't a small town anymore, it's becoming a bigger town than it was before.  Also, I had a feeling that you didn't like party's that much and I didn't want to overwhelm you with different faces."

Twilight gave her a light smile, "You did all you could Pinkie, I'm happy that you didn't invite the town to Emerson's Humble abode, it would be crowded if that were the case." Pinkie and I nodded in agreement as she continued, "I'm going to get my friends and once the party is done here, we'll hang out at my castle for Emerson's first and last night before moving in."  She opened her eyes widely with an 'o' expression, "I need to give you a map of Ponyville so you won't have to get a guide every time."

I nod, but before I could speak, Pinkie saluted, "Okie Doki Loki!"  She then grabs my arm and pulls me into the house as I turned back to wave at Twilight who smiles and returns it.  The pink pony led me to the two ponies in the living room.  They were having some apple cider and some cake while Pinkie sat me down on a sofa as she sat on the floor, "Alright girls," She got the mare's attention, "This is Emerson, the new owner of this humble abode." 

The two mares smiled nicely towards me as I waved with a sheepish smile, "Hello there." I say.

The Unicorn spoke first, "Hello Emerson, my name is Prism Frost and this is my sister Clear Skies."  

The Pegasus gives a little wave with her hoof, "It's nice to meet you." 

"It's nice to meet you too," I say as I clapped my together, "So, let's cut to the chase, we're burning daylight."

Pinkie cocked her head, "Celestia is burning light during the day?"

Prism shook her head, "No Pinkie, it's a figure of speech meaning that the day is coming to an end soon."

"Oh~! I get it." She giggled.

Clear Skies giggled as well as she spoke, "We were trying to look for a place that wasn't an apartment complex, we've been trying to move to Cloudsdale, but houses and apartments around there are very expensive."

"So you need a place that's bigger than what you have correct?" I asked as the nod, "Alright, that's reasonable," I glance at the clock, "Pinkie go and entertain the other two guests while I go and talk with these two mares."

"Sure thing!" She cheers as she hops to the kitchen where the Cat and Hippogriff are.

Clear Skies and Prism Frost are in fact sisters.  Clear is the older sister while Prism is a year younger.  Prism moved out of her parent's house to move in with Skies because they grew up in the same bedroom for so many years.  The only problem that they have is that the apartment that they live in is too cramped and can only fit a single pony or individual.  Clear Skies is a Weather Patrol Pony that controls the weather for Ponyville.  While Prism Frost is working as an assistant of Dr. Hooves laboratory while he's away on business trips around the world.  I suppressed a reference about if he works in a blue police telephone box while Prism was talking about it.  I got the vibe that these two would be a nice to have around the house.  Clear Skies can cook because she was taught by her mother while Prism can clean and do some garden work.

Sadly it had to come to an end, "I'm sorry to cut this short, but I need to talk to the other ones.  It's been nice talking to you."

Prism nodded, "That's understandable, we're not the only ones who want to bunk with you.  Ready Clear Skies?"

"That's my line Prism." She chuckled, "Sure.  It was nice meeting you too Emerson, have a good night."

We said our goodbyes as I walked them out.  I quickly made my way down to the kitchen to see Pinkie chatting away the other two tenants.  Once I was inside, Pinkie's ears picked up on my footsteps and spoke out.

"Ah, there he is!" She rushed to be beside me, "This is Emerson, he's the new owner of this house."

The Cat smiled as she offered her paw for a handshake, I grabbed it and shook, "Nice to meet you, my name is Catrina, a white hat witch." She purs her name as I let go of her paw.

I nodded and thought about her riding a broomstick and making spells in a black cauldron, "Catrina with a K or C?"

Catrina giggles a little, "With a C my friend."

The Hippogriff female walked up to me, offered her talons and I shook her, "The name is Stratus Skyranger, retired Noble Guard."

"I'm sorry to keep you two waiting, but there were other tenants that wanted to stay here as well," I explained.

Catrina waved it off, "It's nothing we can't handle, we spent the time knowing one another to know that we can live together."

Stratus chuckled, "Yes, at first I judged her for being a witch with some mischief, but she has a reason why she became one in the first place."

"I thought you were going to arrest me because you were part of the Guard," Catrina and Stratus laughed, "but again like she said, it was just some quick judgment."

I smiled, "Well I'm glad you two are getting along then."  Something else came into my mind, "Catrina when you say you're a white hat witch, I'm guessing there is a gray and black hat group as well?"

She nodded, "Very perceptive of you, yes, there are those with the black hats that commit crimes around the world while the gray hats are basically in-between."

"Just as I thought, we have something like that back at home, but their not witch's they're computer hackers."

Catrina, Stratus, and Pinkie tilted their heads as I realized what I said, "Um... It's a term you guys wouldn't understand."

"I'll take your word for it, but for now, let's discuss," Stratus said as Pinkie passed out some drinks and slices of cake.

Catrina spoke how she lived in KlugeTown nearby another cat named Capper and wanted to move to Ponyville because she and Zecora were friends when they were little.  It had been years since they saw one another, but after all that time, they were able to reconnect.  Catrina's mother was a black hat and got caught by the justice department, leaving her on her own at a young adult age.  She became a white hat witch and helped the community around her area with potions, charms, and spells.  Now she want's to start an official business and use my basement, which I told her it would be fine, to make legal brews.  Stratus, on the other hand, grew up in Mount Aris and became part of the guard.  Then Tempest invaded and everyone ran or swam away into the ocean.  She was not happy that they had to leave their kingdom behind and stay in their second one that they use to communicate with and trade with other water creatures.  After they rebuilt their kingdom in Mt. Aris, Stratus announced that she was going to retire and have a change of pace.  Luckily, she found a job at the local Police station in Ponyville and needs a place to stay while she's sleeping in her office.

I raised an eyebrow, "How does that work exactly?"

She blushed, "W-Well, I sleep under the desk and the fact that I don't snore is a plus." Stratus giggled as Catrina patted her back.  

"I know the struggles, I had to live in a cardboard box for a while when I was trying to figure out what I had to do to survive in Klugetown." She explained as she took a drink.

Pinkie's ear swivel, "Oh, Twilight's back!"

We turned our heads to see the purple Alicorn, "Just here to pick up Emerson, am I interrupting anything?"

I glance at Catrina and Stratus while they shook their heads, "No, we just finished by the way."

Twilight smiled, "Oh, what perfect timing."

Catrina spoke, "Well, I don't know about you, but I think I should talk to Zecora about having an extra guest."

"Who's that?" Stratus asked.

The Cat chuckled and booped Stratus's beak, "You, you silly Hippogriff."

Stratus blushed, "O-oh, thank you so much!"

"It's no problem, Emerson, whoever you choose, I'm glad to have met you," Catrina said as she guides Stratus out the house.

"It's was nice to meet you, Emerson!" Stratus cheered.

"Likewise," I said.

Twilight, myself, and Pinkie, as she cleaned up the house at a fast pace, walked Catrina and Stratus out of the house.  We said our goodbyes as I stood by my mailbox and looked at the night sky.  It was definitely different compared to my first night in Canterlot.  The stars and galaxies were visible against the night sky, it really took my breath away.

"Probably one of my favorite things about Ponyville," Twilight said as I looked to see she was looking up as well.

"Y-Yeah, Canterlot has a lot of light pollution which blocks a lot of details," I said as Pinkie bounced out of my house, locking the door and handing me my key via her mane. 'Just...  Don't question it...' I thought as I sighed internally.

"I'll have to agree, while Canterlot was my original home, Ponyville has a nice charm to it that I grew to love," Twilight said as we began to walk towards the castle.

"So are your friends back at the castle then?" I asked.

She nodded, "Yep!  I know you've met up with Rarity while Spike was taking you to Townhall which reminded me that you haven't met everyone properly.  Well, except for Rarity, Pinkie and I."

"Again, I'm sorry about the reaction," I said scratching the back of my neck.

"Pfft!" Pinkie held in her chuckle, "Don't worry about it Emerson, it's in the past.  So~, you've talked to both of the pairs, what's your decision?"

"Pinkie... Don't rush him, he's been through a lot of choices in just a single day." Twilight explained.

"It's not like he has a choice...." She muttered under her breath.

"What was that?" I asked.

"Oh, nothing!  I'm just saying that you're doing fine with the choices you've made so far right?" She wondered.

"Yeah, I have been alright, I don't feel overwhelmed or anything," I explained as we approached the castle in it's crystal glory.

Twilight sighed, "Well whoever you choose, make sure to take your time on who you're going to spend the rest of your time here in Ponyville."

I smiled as Twilight led us inside, "Sure thing."
> Moving In With New Roommates
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

It was the next morning, the sun going through the window had the perfect angle to shine on my face.  I opened my eyes and quickly closed them because of it while shifting my body away from it.  When I did so, I felt something warm and soft.  I slowly started to fall asleep with this new warmness until I realized that this might be a pony.  My eyes shot up as I jumped out of bed while trying not to panic.  Pins and needles were radiating around my ankles as I wobbled to the nearest chair.  I sat down and looked at what was on my bed.

On my bed were was Twilight, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy who was my supposed 'warm pillow'.  I sighed as I rubbed the bridge of my nose.

"What happened last night?" I ask aloud.

I heard the sound of hooves behind me, as I looked over my shoulder Tempest was there in her armor.  "I believe I can answer that for you Emerson." She said.

I was hesitant on what whether she should explain, but she continued anyway, "While you and these six ponies were having a good time and getting to know one another in the Dining area, Applejack brought some Apple Cider that was left over since the Festival."

"So we got drunk?" She nodded as I quickly felt my body, I still had the same clothing I had since yesterday, "I don't have a headache or anything."  I glance at the ponies that were on my bed.

Tempest shook her head, "You didn't have any Apple Cider because it had Acholol in it and that your world has a drinking age limit." She sat in front of me, "If you're wondering if anything... Sexual happened, you wouldn't need to worry, while you went to be by yourself those six got drunk and decided to join you and sleep.  I tried to stop them, but I guess a drunk Princess still has power over me." Tempest shrugged.

I nodded as the pins and needle feeling dissipated, "As long as nothing intimate happened, then I guess it's fine with me." While Tempest gave me a small smile, I got up and grabbed another change of clothing from my box while making my way to the bathroom.

While I took my shower I heard the bathroom door open, "Um, Emerson?" It was Fluttershy who is making her way to the bathroom.  I peeked my head out of the shower curtain, "Y-Yes?" I asked, feeling embarrassed somewhat.

Fluttershy was no different, she was blushing up a storm when she spoke, "The girls and I were... Um... Drunk last night, Tempest told me that nothing happened while we were drunk, but I smelt your scent on my coat."

I internally smacked my forehead, "The sun was in the angle of hitting my face and when I shifted to get away from it, my head landed on your barrel."

Fluttershy sighed with relief, "Thank goodness, I thought I did something that would make me feel horrible."

I nodded, "Yeah, sorry for the misunderstanding."

We both chuckled as Fluttershy turned but stopped at the door, "I'm going to fix everyone breakfast, have any suggestions?"

"Eggs and Pancakes?" I asked as she nodded and left the bathroom as she saying 'I'll get starting right away.'

When I finished my shower and got changed, I went back to my room to find that my bed was finally empty.  Tempest was sitting near the door as I put my dirty laundry on top of the cabinet.

"I woke up everyone and they're in the Dining room, some with slight headaches." Tempest informed me.

"Thanks for that, want to head to the kitchen and have some breakfast with us?" I asked.

She shook her head, "I already had some before my shift."

"Oh alright then."

"But thanks for the offer, I'll lead you to the dining room," She said as she trots out of my room and down the hallway.  I followed her as we went to the dining area where the girls were on a seat and having a conversation.

"Thanks, Tempest," I say as she nodded and resumed her patrol around the castle.

I walked over to the fix mares and took a seat next to Applejack, "Morning girls, did you all have a nice rest?"

They were silent when I spoke, Twilight, Rarity, and Applejack were blushing a little as I shook my head, "You girls had your fun with Apple cider, but if nothing happened then we shall never speak of it again." I said as the nodded their head probably making them feel better.  I noticed that Starlight and Spike weren't here and I asked Twilight about it.

"Starlight has gone with Trixie on a trip to Vanhoover for the week.  Spike on the other hoof, is a growing dragon and needs his rest.  A dragon grows healthier if he or she sleeps for around 12-14 hours a day.  Dragon Ruler Ember informed me of how I was sleep depriving him, so I decided to follow her advice." She explained as I nodded.

"Fair enough," I say as Fluttershy came in with a platter of pancakes and scrambled eggs.  With her wings, she slid the platter between us and took a seat next to Rainbow Dash.  

Once we had breakfast in our stomachs, Applejack had to leave for farm work, Rainbow Dash had Wonderbolts training to take care of, Fluttershy (while she loved fixing us breakfast) had to go feed her animals, and Rarity had some commissions to finish.  Leaving just Twilight, Pinkie Pie and I in the castle to clean up and make a plate for Spike.

"Pinkie?" She turned to face me, "Could you get Catrina and Stratus Skyranger to meet me at the house while Twilight and I move the box's over?"

"Sure thing!  Oh, do you want me to inform Clear Skies and Prism Frost about the news?"  She asked.

I turned to Twilight, "I was hoping to ask Twilight if they could have my room instead."

Twilight's ears perked up, "Oh?  Is their situation that bad?" I nodded and explained it, "Well, as long as they help out around the castle and pay for rent, then I have no issues with them staying."

"Awesome, you're the best Twilight," I say as I nodded to Pinkie and she saluted and bounced away.

The purple Alicorn and I made our way back to my room as I put the dirty laundry into a sperate box and closed it.

"Did you want me to use teleporting spell to get these boxes to your house?" She asked.

"You sure?  Wouldn't that strain your magic or something?"

She shook her head, "If I teleport this amount of boxes from Canterlot to Ponyville I would, but it would take me about two days to recharge so to speak." 

"Sure, do I have to prepare for anything?" I asked.

Twilight hummed for a moment, "Just touch my barrel and I'm sure you'll be fine."

I nodded as I touched Twilights back as her horn lit up.  I closed my eyes and there was a sudden flash that I could see with my eyelids shut.  I opened them and I saw...  That I was still in my room without my stuff and Twilight.  I blinked for a few times as I walked forward a little bit to only see a flash of light.  I turned my head to see a perplexed Twilight.

"Um...  Is my stuff alright?" I asked.

Twilight nodded slowly as she trots over to me, "Emerson, may I scan you?  I've never encountered a species that didn't come with me via magical teleportation."

"Uh... Will it hurt?"

She shook her head, "No, it's just a harmless scan to check on you."

I nodded, "Sure, scan away then."

Her horn lights up and like a scanner, went up and down my body.  When she was finished, her eyes widened as she came closer.  "Emerson, touch my horn..."

The horn in question lights up again as I gingerly touch it and the aura just turns off.  I'm just feeling a horn and it's like feeling a healthy ram's horn.  I looked at the purple Alicorn and she seemed to be struggling to cast any sort of magic.

"E-Emerson...  Y-you can pull your hand away now..." She grunts as I pulled away and she gasped as her light brilliant raspberry aura brightens.

"Are you alright Twilight?" I asked as I tucked my hands into my pockets.

Twilight's panting finally subsided as she gained back her composure, "Yes, I'm fine, it's just that you're unaffected by magic...  You're a type of magic nullifier.  Emerson, while you're working on the library, may I conduct some research into this matter?"

I stroked my chin in thought, "Is it bad that I'm unaffected by magic?"

She nodded, "Yes and no.  No, because if anything hostile magical related comes to you, you'll be unaffected.  Yes, because if you have any physical injuries, it would take awhile to heal.  Do you know how long it would take for a human to heal without magic?"

"I don't know how long it would take to heal the occasional scab or skin injury, but I do know it takes six weeks to heal a broken bone, ten weeks if it's fractured,"  I informed her.

"Well...  It wouldn't hurt for me to study why you're unaffected by magic, so I can find out how to help if you get injured in any way," Twilight said as she sat down on the crystal floor.

I shrugged, "I guess that's fair." I double checked the room around me to make sure there were no other belongings that were left behind, "I'll let you conduct your research as long as it will help me in the long run.  Also, I believe this will make us even about favors." I said as Twilight smiled and gave me a nod.

"Of course Emerson, I can agree with that, however, for now, I guess we could walk to your house." She said as we walked out of my room.

"Sure thing Twilight," I say as we head out into the hallway.





When we walked back to my house, Catrina, Stratus, Clear Skies, Prism, and Pinkie were having a conversation in the front.  They stopped to face Twilight and I as we went through the front gate.  

"So, what's your final verdict?" Clear Skies asked, "Pinkie left us in the dark."

"Pfft! Silly, that would ruin the surprise." Pinkie giggled.

"Well Emerson," Catrina spoke as she wore the same outfit from last night, "What was your choice?"

I sighed, "Well all four of you were amazing to talk to and while Clear Skies and Prism Frost were interesting...  I hate to pick between pairs, but I would have to pick Catrina and Stratus Skyranger."  The two mares looked down as I continued, "I felt bad for not picking you two, but I do have an alternative.  Twilight?"

She stepped forward, "Emerson explained to me the situation that you're in.  So, he asked me for a favor and I would allow you two to live in my castle."

Both Clear Skies and Prism Frost's jaws dropped by what Twilight just said.  I just smiled at their reactions, "So what do you girls think?"  The two mares jumped up and hugged me.  I lightly hugged them back as they thanked me over and over.

"That's very nice of you to do Emerson," Stratus said as Catrina nodded in agreement.

I shrugged as the two pony mares backed away, "It was the only solution I could think of to make both parties happy." 

Twilight trots to Prism and Skies, "I'll be accompanying you to your apartment so we can get you packed and ready."

Both girls had excited expressions on their face as they led Twilight to their apartment while saying goodbye to me.  When the mares left I turned to Catrina and Stratus who were giving me a smile. I noticed that Catrina snapped her fingers and suddenly their belongings were behind them.

"Alright, is there anything you both would like to say then?" I asked.

Stratus spoke first, "Thank you for having me."

"Yes, I would have said the same." Catrina said as she picked up her bag, "Let's get settled in shall we?"

I nodded as I grabbed the keys from my pocket and unlocked the door.  Catrina and Stratus went upstairs to pick out their rooms while my room was on the first floor which is the master bedroom with the half bath.  Twilight's teleportation was on point to teleport my stuff on my floor and bed.

I stretched and popped my back, "Well time to get to work."  I started to unpack my belongings.

When I finished the first five box's, there was knock on my doorframe, "Emerson?" It was Stratus who asked.

I turned around, "Yes?"

"I'm going to head out and get us some groceries, I'm actually surprised that all the appliances are included in the house." She said with a smile.

"Really?" I wondered, but it clicked in my head, "Oh, right this house used to be haunted, but it was cleansed by Zecora I believe." I explained as Stratus nods.

"Oh~!  That's why there's furniture here covered in plastic...  I guess these are yours?" She asked.

I shrugged as I opened the box to reveal my anime merchandise, "I guess?  When I bought the house from the housing office, I think everything that comes with the house is mine now."

"Alright, well, I'm going to head out now," Stratus asked.

"Wait," I say as I heard her stop.  When she turned around I tossed her one of the house keys, "Don't lose that and make sure you get some kind of meat when you're shopping."

She grabbed my key with her talons, "I'll have to get a string real quick to put it around my neck." She said as she snickers, "Of course Emerson, I believe Catrina is the only Carnivore in the house, I believe you and I are Omnivores?"

I nodded, "Yep, I trust you to get the right stuff, but just in case it digs into your wallet or Bits," I tossed her a Platinum coin and she caught it, "That should help you along the way."

Stratus smiled, "Thanks, Emerson," She turned to head out, "I'll be back to fix some dinner for us to celebrate."

"That sounds good can't wait to have your cooking." I could imagine the smile Stratus had when she left.

After getting my belongings out of the boxes and collapsing them, I set up my computer as it dawned that I wouldn't be able to power the damn thing.  I looked at the walls and found out that there were no electrical outlets to which I sighed.

"So is this the computer thing you were talking about?" I looked at my doorway to see Catrina, in a different outfit which is a Cami Dress showing a generous amount of cleavage.

Trying not to look at her chest, to which I did, I responded, "Yes, but it needs electricity in order to work though."

I noticed her tail was wagging about in curiosity, "Hmm, how much power does it run on?  Klugetown has electricity, it's used to power the airships, but you'll need a type of coal engine to do so."

Her tail rests on the bed as I sat on the office chair, "It needs..." I lean in to see through the desktop that has a plastic panel, "Um... Do you know what a Watt is?"  I asked.

"Yes, I know what Watts, they're a unit of power."

I gulped, thinking that this world isn't advanced enough to produce much electricity, "Would it be too much to ask if it needs 600 Watts?"

Catrina waved her hand as she sat on my bed, "Emerson, it takes at least one million Watts to make an airship fly and move forward.  I'm sure I can make something for you."

I turned to face Catrina who was curled up on my bed like a house cat would.  However, I realized that she wasn't wearing any pants and the dress wasn't covering her butt as her tail was wiggling around.  

My face burned when I saw that, "R-Really?" I try to look at the shelves other than her breasts being squished together by her arms.

To top it all off she was purring very cutely, "These beds are so~ comfortable~" She stretched as she continued, "Yes, I can make something for you, but what are you willing to do for me?"  Catrina rolled on to her stomach and rests her head on top of her hands with a smirk.

I calmed a down a bit as I cleared my throat, "W-what would you want from me exactly?"

She hummed as her finger went up and touched my knee, "Well~ If I make you this machine to run your computer and other things, you would have to let me see how they work and help me get ingredients for my next set of potions.  You won't be going into the woods to get anything, it's just a few common herbs that are being sold at the market."

"So... Just an errand boy and I get to show you how this computer works?"  I asked, making sure there was nothing else.

Cartina got into a sitting position and cupped my cheek, "Yes, but I may have something else, just one favor to top if off."

I nodded, "Those two things and an extra favor." She nodded with a smile, "Then we have a deal!"

I thought I was going to give Catrina a handshake, but she suddenly hugs me by squishing my face into her soft furry breasts.  I had my hands in the air, but they made their way to hug her back.

"Thank you~!" She cheered as she let me go, "I love things that make me curious and these things from your world is very interesting!"

I smiled as I chuckled, "I'm glad that you're happy."

Catrina made a sultry chuckle "And you didn't react badly when I hugged you then."

I blushed as I turned my head in another direction, "I-I don't know what you mean?!"

She continued to laugh whole heartily, "Aww is Emerson embarrassed easily by women?"

I got up, but when I was about to speak, it was just a stuttering mess, "Y-Yes a-and n-no, but I've n-never had a g-girlfriend or w-whatever."  I internally smacked my forehead why I said that in the first place. 'What are you thinking you, idiot!' I internally asked.

"Hmm," Catrina also got up as well and cupped my cheek with her paw, "Sounds to me that this is going to be very~ interesting~"

My face was now feeling that it was beet red as I heard the front door open, "Emerson?  Catrina?  I'm back from the market!"

'Saved by the Hippogriff!' I thought as I spoke, "Coming!"  I dashed quickly but felt Catrina's tail brushing on my side as I went out of my room.  Out of all the anime, I've watched where the protagonist gets smothered in girls or that one girl who takes advantage of me, I would have known better.  However, when it came to actually doing something like that my confidence gets shattered.  I'm ashamed of myself for even running away like that, but I know that I'll have to face that again sooner or later.

I joined up with Stratus to only realize that the sun was setting in the distance.  It was very moody inside the kitchen as that quickly changed when I flipped the light switch.  The lightbulbs struggled as they flickered on to reveal the kitchen.  On the kitchen island, Stratus had set down several brown bags of groceries.  Being curious, I look into the bags and found that there was an assortment of veggies, fruits, and meat varying to chicken and beef.  The last bag had eggs, bread, dried pasta, some general ingredients and most of all some beverages.

"You definitely went all out when it came to shopping," I said as she chuckled.

"Aww, don't be silly, I had to get enough to accommodate for all three of us." She said as she started to put the meat in the fridge.  I began to help her out by putting the ingredients into an adjacent cabinet.  That's when Catrina walked in and had a cup in her hand.

"Did you get any milk?" She asked.

Stratus shook her head, "There was no shop open that sold milk."

Just when Catrina was about to protest I spoke, "I could visit Applejack, she has a pen full of cows, I'm sure she has some milk stored somewhere."

The cat woman was silent as Stratus and I were putting away the groceries.  After I finished the first bag she walked to the sink and filled up her cup with water.  

"I'm going to go to bed tonight, I have to collect some ingredients in the Everfree with Zecora," Catrina informed.

"Did you want to have some dinner?" Stratus asked as we both finished putting away the groceries.

She shook her head, "I had a heavy lunch after I unpacked everything in my room.  You two can go ahead and have dinner, but save some for me when I go to the Forest tomorrow."

"Sure thing Catrina," I said as her tail wiggled with my response, "Have a good night."

"Same here," Stratus added as Catrina nodded and said goodnight as she went upstairs.

Stratus turned to me, "Would you like Spaghetti with meatballs?"

I smiled, "Would I?"  I was waiting for Stratus to say 'Would you?' so I could say it again, but realized I don't want to do that and continued, "Yes I would Stratus."

"Good!  I'll fix it right up!" Stratus cheered as she grabbed the new pots and pans from the bottom cabinet.

Dinner was great with Stratus her spaghetti was spot on and I honestly can't wait for what other dishes she has in store for Catrina and I.  While I was washing the dishes, Stratus was leaning against the kitchen island.

"So~ judging from Catrina's reaction when you spoke to her..." Stratus spoke as I stopped scrubbing a plate, "I suppose she was teasing you?"

I turned my head to see Stratus looking a bit concerned as I sighed, "Y-Yes..." I said with a blush.

She nodded as I turned back to the sink and continued washing, "She was teasing me as well when we got to Zecora's.  When I asked the Zebra why she acted like that she told me that Catrina does that to anyone she meets, rarely she goes any further, but stops at a point." I finished cleaning the last pot and put it on the drying rack.

"Catrina does this for fun I guess?" I asked her when I turned around.

The Hippogriff shook her head, "I asked Zecora the same thing, but it wasn't her place to say.  So I guess?"

I nodded, "Well if Catrina has anything to say then we can listen right?" Stratus smiled and nodded as I stretched, "Well I don't know about you, but I'm wanting to try out those beds that came with the house."

"Oh!  I've tried the bed and they were comfortable, I can't wait to sleep in it." Stratus exclaims.

"Did you want me to fix some breakfast for us both then?" I asked.

She nodded, "Yes!" She covered her beak and lowered her voice, "I would love to try your worlds cuisine if you don't mind."

I chuckled, "Sure thing, I just got to set my alarm for that, but for now, I guess I'll wish you a good night." I informed her as I walked to the front door and made sure it was locked.

Stratus said the same as she went upstairs to her room as I closed my door to my own.  I got undressed for the first time since I like being in my undergarments when I sleep and I got into the covers of my bed.  I sighed in content as the bed seemed to be really soft, but not too soft to hurt my back.

I opened my eyes as I looked at the ceiling, but I smiled and chuckled, "Here we go.  A new life in Equestria."
> Passing The Time To Do Something New
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Two weeks have passed and a lot of events have happened.  While I'm in Twilight's Library finishing the last category, 900 for History & Geography, I pondered how quick that time whizzed by.  The first week, after I got settled into my new home with Catrina and Stratus, Twilight invited me to her science room where she conducted experiments.  It was a whole bunch of magic and science mumbo jumbo when she explained it to me.  Twilight did give me a better explanation, which means that magic might have existed in my world and that the magic in Equestria doesn't exactly know what to do with me.  

"So that means, I won't be able to be affected by Equestrian magic at all?" I asked her.

She shook her head, "I'm afraid not Emerson, but I'm wondering what kind of magic you had on Earth."

I did tell her that the only 'magic' that we had on Earth is from the past written in a text called the Arthurian Legend, "I wish I could tell you more, but that's all I can really remember in my Literature class."

Twilight smiled, "That's no issue Emerson, while your magic was written in a type of Legend, it seems to me that the magic from then is still there." She levitated a book into her grasp and went through some pages, "I have a list of spells I would like to cast on you to see if you get affected."

The memory started to blur as I agreed and after 100 spells or so, none of them affected me.  This went on for three-four days straight while the fifth day the Town Council approved of Twilight's Library being a public one.

While I was doing that magical nonsense, Catrina caught on of what Twilight was doing and asked me if she could give me potions to see if they affected me.  How this came about is that I was coming home with the herbs that she wanted and when I went through the fence, I heard Catrina ask for me.

"You have been collecting the herbs in the marketplace?" Catrina asked as I went up to her.  However, when I did, I was blushing up a storm as she was laying on a lounge chair in a pink two-piece bikini while holding a sunbathing mirror.

I was going to question why she was doing such a thing, but I remembered that house cats love to feel warm and secure before they fall to sleep.  So I understand that cats love the sunlight and I guess that Catrina is just making up the slight drop in her body temperature.

Despite my embarrassment, I showed her the gunny sack that had smaller bags that contained the herbs, "Want me to put them in your room?"

She nodded and folded her mirror closed, "Sure, I'm going to take a nap for a little bit."  Just when I was going to turn around and be on my merry way she clicked her tongue, "Oh! I almost forgot to ask you."

I turned back to face her and she was laying on her side, her breasts being squished together by her left arm looking that the bikini was going to pop, "I overheard that you're unaffected by magic." She pulled up her shades to look at me, "Is that correct?"

I gulped, "Y-Yeah, Twilight has been casting multiple spells on me and I've been unaffected."

Her tail seemed to wiggle in curiosity, "Really?  What was the conclusion?"  She shifted her body as I continued and explained as best as I could to her what Twilight told to me.  "Hmm, that is very weird indeed." Catrina stretched as she got up, "Well you've got me interested."

I noticed that she was walking up to me, grabbed the bag as she leaned forward, getting close to my face, "How about if I make some potions?"

My face felt like it was burning, "Potions?" I asked.

"Potion making is different from magic, but it has several magical properties to affect the body who ever consumes it.  I'm only going to give you the kind that is safe.  I wouldn't imagine giving you something else that might harm you." Catrina explained.

I just nodded, "S-Sure, if these potions are therapeutic then go for it."

She tilted her head, "Why would you want therapeutic potions?  Are you feeling alright?"

I turned around and looked into the sky to calm down, "I've been having trouble sleeping lately," I looked back, "So, I was wondering if you could help me with that?"

I could see that she smiled and hugged me from behind, "I can help you with that," Her breasts pressing against my back which made my hands twitch, "I do see that you're being flustered by something."

Taking a deep breath, I stepped out of her grasp, "Yes I am flustered." I turned to face her, "If we're going to do this whole potion business, you need to be dressed properly.  I know about your teasing Catrina and while it's...  Distracting, I need to know if you're serious about this."

She seemed to do a double take, "Why Emerson, I am serious about it," She rested her hands on her hips, "I'm only teasing because I like you, ever since we figured out how to get the generator started to power the house and your devices, I've only grown to like you more as a friend."

"So you take advantage of friends by sexually teasing them?" I asked by turning around to see her in the eyes while crossing my arms.

Catrina huffed, "You seem to like it.  I can stop if you ask, in fact, Stratus could give you input on what happened a night ago." She licked her lips.

I heard a gasp as I turned to see Stratus, with some extra groceries on her wing, "I was just giving you some food and you teased me by ruffling up my feathers!"

Catrina put her hand on her chest, "Why Stratus, I'm hurt, why would you say something like that?  It was something very special."

I sighed, "Quit it..." They stopped as I continued, "Stratus are you enjoying Catrina's antics?"

The hippogriff blushed, "W-Well..." I glanced at Catrina who was smiling, "Y-y-yes..."

"What about you Emerson?" Catrina wondered as she crossed her arms, pushing up her breasts.

I shook my head with a little bit of blush as I tried to walk away, "I don't know what to think."

"Wait, Emerson!" Catrina asked me as I stopped, "Alright.  I'll be serious about the potion making, just... Please don't be mad."

I turned my head, "I don't get mad Catrina, I get frustrated and let it go." Closing my eyes as I sigh, "Just let me know when you have the first potion done alright?"

I couldn't see her nod as the memory faded away when I finished labeling the last book.  This book was another edition Geography of Equestria.  I sighed as I stacked the books in order.  The whole last week was me tasting potions for Catrina and surprisingly all of the potions that I requested, worked.  All of them affected my health in a positive way.  

As I carried the books over to the newly constructed crystal bookshelves, I remembered the potions I tried.  The sleeping potion knocked me out, making me having the best sleep I've ever had in a long time. There were others like being unaffected by the elements like fire, ice, water, electricity, and any others that might harm me.  Anything from strength, mentality, agility, night vision, increased sight, enhanced sound, incredible smell and sensitive touch had a toll on me. Catrina explained that some creatures who take potions like that have a backlash depending on the potion that's increasing that part of the body.  The only thing that didn't have a backlash was the healing potions that rejuvenate my body to normal conditions.

"Emerson?"  My thoughts were interrupted by a purple dragon, I finished putting away the books on the bottom shelf and got up on my feet, "You seem kind of out of it.  You doing alright?"

I shook my head, "I'm just a little sore from last night, I've been working on small projects in the house."

Spike tilted her head, "Like fixing the house kind of thing?"

"Yeah, like replacing some rusted piping," My thoughts shift to when I crushed a pipe while under the strength potion, "and other things similar to it."

He gave me a light smile, "Alright, that's understandable.  Since your done with categorizing the Library books with the system from your world, Twilight told me to let you off the hook."

"Oh?  Is she busy?" I asked as we walked to the crystal desk that's next to the entrance.

The drake nodded, "Yep, she had to go to Canterlot for some Royal Business and won't return until the official Opening Ceremony for the Library tomorrow."

"Ah, alright," I say as I grabbed my clipboard and put it under my arm, "I'm now free for the day now?"

"Yep!  Tempest and I are going to set up the castle for tomorrow's main event.  Plus, Pinkie is going to drop by to spruce it up." He explained, guiding me to the door.

"That's cool, just make sure you guys don't go overboard," I said as I pulled the door and got outside.

"I don't think we could stop Pinkie from going overboard with anything."

I chuckled, "Hah, that's an understatement."

"No kidding man." He sighed, "Got any plans for what you want to do today?"

"I haven't really thought about it, but I'm sure I'll come up with something," I explained.

"Well whatever it is, just make sure you don't do anything dumb."

I scoffed, "Yeah, I'll make sure."

While Spike walked back into the castle, I took a stroll around the town.  I was very thankful for Twilight and friends by helping me memorize the map of Ponyville...  Before they got drunk that is.  My stroll eventually turned towards the park which made me stop next to a bench.  What was I going to do today to pass the time?  I take a seat on the bench and looked around.  

The first thing that came to view from the distance was the Carousel Boutique.  Thinking about the Opening tomorrow, I probably have a suit in my closet, but it might be small on me.  However, when I glanced at my clothing, I haven't been exactly following her advice of having a clashing color wheel attire.  Wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt could probably stir her up, which is something I don't want.

Sighing, my view turns to the Everfree Forest.  My eyes blinked for several times at the path that leads up to the forest.  Catrina said it's dangerous, but the six girls were telling me that they own it.  Maybe it was because they were the Elements of Harmony or something along the lines?  I really didn't know, but something inside me wants to just jump on to the curiosity train and just explore.

Lastly, my neck stops turning left for me to see the Townhall in the corner of my eye.  It reminded me of the Odd Job Board that was set up inside.  I only glanced at it before I was interrupted by Spike and Rarity, but I wonder if there are any jobs that I could do.  While everyone is comfortable with having a different species in Ponyville, I feel like I should get to know some pony's in town.

I leaned back, sighing once more.  To get a proper attire, curiosity into a forest, or getting a job to pass the time.  I look towards the clock tower in the distance, it's already 10 AM and I'm hoping to make a choice very soon.
> To The Carousel Boutique I Go
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

I leaned back, sighing once more.  To get a proper attire, curiosity into a forest, or getting a job to pass the time.  I look towards the clock tower in the distance, it's already 10 AM and I'm hoping to make a choice very soon.

After thinking about it, I've been thinking about going to the Odd Job Board, but it could wait.  It's not going anywhere anytime soon.  I got up from the bench, and glance at the EverFree and shuddered.

"Yeah, going to Rarity's," I say to myself as I quickly walked to her Boutique.

I chuckled to myself, 'Why would I even think about going into a dangerous Forest in the first place?' I shook my head slowly as I crossed a small bridge and passed by a Mail mare.

The mare in question had a blond mane, grey coat, bubbles for a cutie mark and crossed-eyed yellow eyes.  She gave me a wave as I did the same with a smile.  I continued to walk down the path with the Boutique in viewing distance.  I wondered if I should knock or just go in?  While it is her Boutique, she is currently living there.  However, that thought ended when I remembered what happened during the party.

"Darling, if you ever *hic* need assistance in your clothing attire," She took another drink of Apple Cider, "Pleeease just walk in! *hiccup!* I swear if I have to answer the door for another *hic* customer, I think I might just have to make a sign saying 'IT'S A STORE FOR CELESTIA SAKES!'"  Rarity shouts as her friends snickered in their drunken stupor.

"Gee Ra*hic*rity," Rainbow Dash, "Seems t-to *hic* to me that you need to lighten you wouldn't wa-*hic* want Capper to come over and see you with a hangover right?"  She downed her entire mug of Cider, "A-ano*hiccup!*another!"

"You're going to run us dry Rain*hic*Bow Dash!" Applejack grumbled.

I was going to ask who this Capper was, but Twilight pulled me into another drunk scientific project she wanted to try.  I shook my head out of the memory and walked into the Boutique with the bell chiming a second time when it closed behind me.

"Coming~!" I heard Rarity sing as I noticed another figure looking through some fabric. It was a Cat who's wearing a red coat with a golden button on the right side.  His fur is a combination of light, dark and moderate gamboge with a dark grayish indigo hair at the top.

Thinking about the party, I spoke, "You must be Capper right?"

His ears swiveled to my direction, "Who wants to know?"

I shrugged, "Rainbow Dash mentioned you at a party I was in, so I was curious."

Capper's head turned towards me and his eyes widen with curiosity, "Ah, so you must be the human who's living in Ponyville with Catrina."  He walked up to me and offered his hand, "Capper's my name and charming's my game."

I grabbed it and shook it, "Emerson, it's nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you as well, Rarity should be with you shortly, I'm just going through some fabric for her while she's working on this commish.  He grabs his coat collar and pulls it forward, "You dig?"

I nodded, "Yeah, sure, totally."

"Ah, I see you two are making each other's acquaintance already." Rarity said as she walked up, "It's wonderful to see you, Emerson, what brings you here?"

I was going to speak, but Capper spoke instead, "It's crazy, but he heard of me because of Rainbow Dash and this shindig you never invited me to?  I'm hurt Rares, hurt."

She rolled her eyes, "Yes, but this was before you came over, we needed to make sure he felt welcome during that time.  He's the only one of his kind in case you don't know."

"Uh, huh." He turned to me, "What are you if you don't mind me asking."

"Capper!-"

"No, no, it's fine Rarity, I'm surprised that other species haven't asked me either." I looked at Capper, "I'm a human."

"Ah, never heard that one before," He hummed, "but I would remember running into a hue-man while I lived in Klugetown, but you look close to or pass to look like a Fishman."

"Uh, thanks, I guess?" I said, not sure if it was an offense or a compliment.

"Ahem."  Rarity cleared her throat that got our attention, "I believe Emerson has a reason for us to be here."

"Ah, my bad Rares," Capper said rubbing his paws together.

"Right," I felt down my shirt, "There's going to be an Opening for the Public Library soon, and I don't think I have the proper-" My mouth was shut by a very light heliotrope aura, but then I noticed that she flinched and the aura was gone.

"What was that Emerson?" She asked as she shuddered, "My magic felt all wonky."

'I don't think she knows about the experiments that Twilight and I have been doing.' I thought as I told her about it.

"So, you're unaffected by magic because you're a nullifier of some sorts?" Capper asked as I nodded, "Cool.  Wish I had that when Rarity wasn't pulling my tail."

Ignoring his comment, Rarity rolled her eyes, "In light of this, I still want to help you with your clothing despite the issue." I was going to speak again, but she covered my mouth with her hoof, "Hush now darling, you need a suit, dress pants, and cufflinks, correct?" She wondered.

"Yes, I would also like some clothing with..." I looked at my all blue attire, "More to the color wheel variant."

She smiled, "I'm glad you're having a type of fashion sense Emerson, would you like your shirts to be like yours?"

I nodded, "Very much so, please.  I heard about your line of fashion, but it's not really my taste and I personally don't find gems on clothing practical."

"Ah, yes, I completely understand Emerson, you have your opinions and I have mine, but all this comes with a price you must pay." She informed me.

"How much exactly?"  I asked as my hands shuffled into my pockets and fished out three Platinum coins.

"Since you're new to Equestria and a dear friend, 100 bits will do just fine and I would need you to take measurements of course." Rarity said.

Capper seemed to shudder, "You mean what you did to me yesterday?"

She scoffed, "Oh pish pah, Capper, it wasn't that bad.  You were just all fidgety because you never stood still in your life."

He rolled his eyes, "Yeah tell that to the next cat whose tail got pulled or see's a light shining on the floor."

This made me have a thought that I should get my red laser pointer and test it on Catrina.  I handed Rarity the two platinum bits into her magical grasp.

"Thank you, darling, now let's be on our way then?" She looks to Capper, "I'll be making fish for you tonight Capper."

His eyes seemed to sparkle, "Oh that means you've learned the smelling prevention spell from Twilight?"

She nodded, "Yes, but I need you to help me cook it because I've never done it."

He bowed, "It would be my pleasure to help you."

Rarity giggled with a small blush as she gestured me to walk with her, "Quite, now just finish up what I've assigned you, I won't be too long."

"Gotcha." He said as he continued to look through fabric sheet samples.

We walked into the tailoring room and Rarity levitates a measuring tape that is coiled up.  I glance around to see a collection of rolls of different fabric laying on shelves and there's a pedestal for me to stand on.

"Alright darling, I know we discussed this at the party, but I'm afraid I'm going to ask you to strip." She levitated her glasses onto her muzzle.

I blushed, "You sure you can measure everything with just my clothing on?  What I'm wearing is pretty light."

She shook her head slowly, "I can't have things out of proportion, Capper was the same when I measured him, so please Emerson, for me?"

I sighed as I nodded slowly, "Can I at least wear my undergarments?"

"Oh?" Rarity seems to perk up, "You wear undergarments?  What for?"

I remembered what Twilight told me before and what I could remember when I was walking past a farm on Earth, "Well, I'm not a stallion-"

"Yes, I know that, but please go on."

"I don't have a sheath to hide... My parts and that's why I wear clothing, not just to keep warm, but to hide my exposed private areas."  I explained.

"Oh!" She seemed to understand with a deep blush, "I-I understand, you can leave your garments on while I measure you."

I smiled as I sat on the couch to take off my shoes and socks, "Thanks, Rarity," Taking off my shirt, I glance at my torso with the mirror across from me.  I had a nice light muscle toned body, but I was getting pudgy on the sides like I was before I even showed up in Equestria.  When I got up to my feet, I took off my pants and laid my clothing on the couch.  I shuddered at the sudden chilly breeze came through a cracked window making the curtains blow a little bit.  

It was then shut by Rarity's magic, "Ah, sorry about that, this room was a bit stuffy earlier.  Also, I thought you had more...  Fur, to be honest, I can see why you need them, especially during the winter time."

"Is it getting close to Autumn already?" I asked as I stepped forward onto the pedestal.

Rarity locked the door as she unraveled the measuring tape, "Yes, it's getting close to that time of year I suppose.  Time really does fly by doesn't it?"

I nodded, "It was the middle of Summer on my world before I showed up."

"Very interesting, lift your arms to be level with each other," I did so as she measured my arms, the upper, forearm and wrist were measured thoroughly, then Rarity got a quill and inkwell to write down the measurements then continued, "I would say that both of our worlds are close in sync when it comes to time.  Funny how that works."

I chuckled as she began to measure my torso, "Yeah it is funny and weird."

The two of us continued our conversation until the began to measure my waist, and how big my upper thighs were.  It made me blush, but I know that Rarity is a professional and this is just to get my measurements right for my suit.  Although, she seemed to be struggling to hold the measuring tape when her magical Aura touched my skin.  After a good thirty minutes of careful measuring, and blushing faces, I walked back to my couch to put my clothing back on.

"How long until the suit's finished?" I asked as I put on my pants on.

"Since the ceremony is tomorrow, I'll drop off the suit tonight.  I just happen to be almost finished with my commission, it just needs a few touches here and there." She informed me.

I raised an eyebrow while putting on my shirt then proceed to put my sock and shoes on, "You certainly have a knack for making clothing Rarity.  Where do you find this inspiration?"

She giggled as she unlocked the door, "Well, other than the obvious of supporting friends and Family, I would say that my commissioners and fans fuel my inspiration to the highest level." We walked out of the tailoring room, and see Capper sitting on a chair relaxing with his arms behind his head.

"I suppose that you're finished, Capper?" Rarity asked as he opened his right eye.

"Ah.  Yeah, yeah, sure.  They're in your commission room, organized like you wanted them too." He relaxes with a sigh as he eyed me, "So you did better than I did when she measured me?"

I nodded, "Yep, I guess there was nothing to be worried about, to be honest."

"Oh darling, you make it sound like the measuring process is some sort of nightmare." Rarity said as she took the Platinum bits and carried them towards her counter in another room. While she's away, Capper was still not done with Rarity.

Capper crossed his arms, "It was a nightmare Rares." Rarity harrumph echoed through her house as he turned to me, "So how's Catrina treating you?"

I remembered her wearing the pink bikini, "She's... She's pretty different."

Capper laughed, "I'll say, us Cats, we love to tease our prey, but in Catrina's case, it's on a whole new level."

"You could say that again." I scratched the back of my head.

The cat put his arm around my shoulders, "Listen, Emerson, is Catrina giving you a hard time or a good time?"

My eyebrows are raised, "How so?"

"Klugetown, at the age we were raised in, it was hard times for us.  When I say a hard time, she might be pissy and demanding a few things while living with you." I gave him a deadpan look, "Ah, she's been giving you a good time then?" I nod, "She's into you man, all I'm saying is that you play along, be smooth about it, you dig?"

I remembered when Catrina was giving me her potions and I saw how happy she was when I tested them out.  Despite her... Ways of getting my attention, I suppose I could try...  No, I'll play her game even when I see her next time.

I look to Capper with a small smirk, "I'll keep that in mind Cap."

He formed his paw into a fist, and I did the same and fist bumped it, "Cool.  Like the nickname."

Rarity came back with a smile, "I'm so glad you two are getting along with one another, but I'm afraid I have to come back to my commission and finish up those touches and get started with yours post-haste."

I wave my hand as Capper pulled his arm away from my shoulder, "No worries Rarity, I have an entire day ahead of me." I glanced at the clock hung on the wall and it was already noon.

Capper walked me out of the Boutique as we said our goodbyes, the cool breeze of Autumn hitting my face was welcomed when I looked around to see where I could go next.

To my right is Sugarcube Corner, my mouth waters when I see the pastry shop.  Even though it's a little unhealthy for lunch, my sweet tooth was trying to fight for me to go there. Instinctively, I check my pockets and found one Platinum Bit, so I have more than enough to get myself that is filling and... Maybe healthy?  Who knows, maybe Pinkie Pie will fix something special for me.

Straight ahead of me is Town Hall in all of its glory as Pony's and other species pass along the road.  For some reason, I've been really wanting to go to the Odd Job Board, but have been dismissing it.  It was probably my negligence mixing in with my curiosity.  You know the feeling when you want to do something important, but you decided to dismiss it.  However, it might be so important it might change your life kind of feeling?  I don't know if I'm just being serious or silly.

In the corner of my eye, in the distance, is my house that is peeking behind a hill and between several houses.  I thought about what Capper said to me back there and I really wanted me to give Catrina her own medicine.  I don't know if the 'tools' survived when I got here, but I think that would be the best thing I would have in this situation.  Gosh, even thinking about it makes my heart beat faster.

Taking a deep breath, I calm my accelerated heartbeat as I leaned against Rarity's Boutique, "I have a full day today, but what to choose?"
> "Confronting" Catrina
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

I smirked as Catrina came into my mind, "Welp, Catrina, you're going to get your cumuppins." I said to no one in particular as I walked towards my house.  When I walked past the Town Hall, the itching sensation of that Odd Job Board.  As I passed the entrance, I saw several ponies looking at the board, none of them were recognizable, but they were curious about the jobs that were on it.  I didn't get to see it for long because I was still walking forward.

After greeting several ponies along the way, I eventually made it home and closed the gate behind me.  When I was going to grab my key, Stratus opened the door and stepped out.  Getting a closer look, she's wearing a blue uniform with a black cap with Ponyville's police department badge on top.  I notice she was going to close the door, but once she saw me, she held the door open.

"Oh!" Stratus says, "Emerson, did you come out of work early?"

I nodded, "Yep, you heading to work as always?"

She smiled, "Of course, Catrina's in her room and I've fixed us dinner." Stratus pointed to her saddlebag on her barrel.

I internally smiled, 'Good.' I thought, "Your the best Stratus," She blushed at the compliment, "what did you make for us?"

"I made us some fish, we've been behind on protein for the last several suppers..." She gave me a stern look, "And no, pizza with anchovies doesn't count either." She huffed as I chuckled.

I waved my hand, "Sure sure, and eating nothing but glazed donuts from sugarcube corner is a great healthy lunch."

Stratus puffed her cheeks, "Touch'e."

I shook my head, "We have our unhealthy habits Stratus, but I agree that we need something healthy for some time and I think Catrina will like it."

The Hippogriff walked towards the gate as I turned my body, holding the door open at the same time, "Well, I'm glad you agree and yes, Catrina will enjoy the next set of meals I'm going to make." With her talons, she opened the gate, "See you later Emerson."

Smiling, I waved at her, "See you tomorrow Stratus."

She smiled back as she walked away towards the police station in town as I went back inside and closed the door.  'Stratus said that Catrina's in her room, so this gives me the opportunity to check if my 'tools' were still there.' I thought as I casually walked into my room, dismissing the smell of cooked fish in the air from the kitchen.

I heard some rustling upstairs as I went into my room.  I shut and locked the door behind me as I rushed to my closet.  After shuffling through, opening and checking boxes, I found my 'tools' and chuckled internally.  I grabbed the box and sat it on my bed.  My tools were found by sheer luck.  One day, I was out at a convention and there was this guy who was selling surprise boxes for like ten dollars.  You were allowed to feel how heavy they were, but no peeking was allowed.  Feeling lucky, I picked the one that was lightest to me.  Inside was a piece of paper that said that I won girl's only clothing that they had on clearance and were never sold.  This included a full Japanese school uniform, a one-piece school swimsuit, an assortment of wigs, prescription eye contacts, anime bras and panties, and several ecchi anime DVDs.

Now I had the opportunity to turn it down, but something inside me just decided to take it.  Luckily, there wasn't anyone there to judge except for the owner, who didn't care because he was able to get rid of the stuff that was collecting dust.  Imagining Catrina wearing these will help me get her back and then some...  Maybe?

Closing the box, I unlock my door as I carried the box, with one arm, towards Catrina's room.  With my free hand, I knock on her door, "Catrina? May I come in?"

There was some rustling inside, "Emerson?  Oh! I thought you were at work?"

"I had an opportunity to head off because Spike and Tempest are setting up for an Opening Ceremony.  Plus I have something from my world that I would like for you to try on." I informed her.

Just when I said that the door just quickly opened with the doorknob hitting the wall, "Oh?!  Why didn't you say so!"

Catrina practically grabbed my free hand and dragged me into her room.  At that moment, I knew things were going to get heated up on my side.  She seems to be wearing a shoulderless crop top, showing enough cleavage that might just pop out while revealing her belly.  Also, Catrina seemed to take the liberty of just wearing super short jeans.  This made me wonder if she was wearing any sort of undergarments.  Her tail wiggled in curiosity as she let me go so I could place the box on her bed.

"So what do we have here?" She asked as she puts her hands together.

I opened the box, "While I was in my world, I bought this box that had a chance for random prizes.  I thought I had the lower end of the stick because all I got was clothing for women." I laid out the uniform, the swimsuit and set the bras and panties beside them.

Catrina walked to where she's beside me and when she bent over, I realized that she wasn't wearing a bra or any sort of panties in her short jeans.  I was blushing deeply when I was seeing her, but she spoke, breaking my stupor, "I always wanted a skirt~!  It looks like it came straight from your manga that I read." She grabs it, hugs it tightly, but realized that I was blushing, "Aww, are you embarrassed that you're showing this to me?"

I smirked, "Well, I was hoping to give you the clothing that's in this box because I'm sure I won't need them."

She placed the skirt back down, "Unless you want to test out the gender swap potion." Catrina winked.

I hummed for a bit, "Maybe, unless you can mitigate the time factor to where I can change back in 24-48 hours."

Her hand lands on my shoulder, "I'll see what I can do, but it would be fun if you were a female for about two weeks~" She licked her lips with an audible purr.

'Alright Emerson, she's starting to get touchy and getting flirty.  It's now or never!' I mentally prepared myself as I took a deep breath and breathed out.

"Catrina," Looking into her eyes as she looked back, "I need to ask you a serious question."

"Getting serious are we?" She smirked as I put my hand on her shoulder, squeezing it lightly.

"Are you into me Catrina?  Or is it just a joke?" I asked without stuttering.

There was a long pause between us as her free hand touches her chest.  Our eyes still looking at one another as if a lie would never get past me.  It became so quiet that our breathing could be heard between us.

Finally, Catrina spoke, "To tell you the truth Emerson, even though I've been in Ponyville for over two weeks, I've had nothing but fun times with you.  You made me a happy witch and I think I know why you're here as well."  She stepped forward as our faces were close.

My heart was beating faster and faster as my other hand lands on her shoulder, "Yes and you won't be against of what I'm going to do next?"

She smiled, "As long as you take responsiblity~"

That was all I needed as I leaned forward and kissed her lips.  I didn't move, for a second, I thought I did something wrong, but that was immediately gone as she kissed back and her arms wrapped around my torso.  The sound of our smacking lips, breathing and gasping for air were filling the room. Catrina's tongue went inside my mouth, I let her explore my canines as my hands felt down her exposed back to feeling her ass.  I gave her tail a nice tug as she gasped in my mouth, giving me the opportunity for me to explore hers, it was different, but it was a great feeling.  I felt her hand patting my shoulder as we both pulled out our tongue for air.

"W-Wow..." I panted as my hands were on her hips.

Catrina seemed to be gleaming with a smile and her ears were twitching with excitement, "Yeah..." Her forehead touched my own as her finger was making circles on my chest.  "Did you want to continue?"

I smiled as I kissed her again, "As long as you want too."

Using her tail, Catrina pushed the clothing and box on to the floor, she turned around to where her back is facing me, "Mind undressing me then?"

Her crop top was tied together with several laces.  I gulped as I knew this was the next step, but I grabbed what confidence I had and started to undo the top.  Once it was all unraveled, the top dropped to the floor and I reached in to undo her short jeans, surprisingly, there wasn't a button on her jeans.  Meaning I just pulled it down and I was right when she doesn't have any panties.

When I stood upright, she turned around and her breasts were like a human but covered in light brown fur.  She giggled when my face began to burn up, "There's nothing to be embarrassed about Emerson," She licked her lips, "and I can tell that your excited~"  I couldn't lie because my throbbing erection was tight against my boxers.  Her hands unbuckled my blue jeans, which are somewhat baggy and drop to the floor.  I take off my shirt in response while she pulled my boxers down.  This revealed my hard erection that pointed up.

"Mmm~ You look exotic~" She purred as her soft hand grasped my cock, making me gasp.

"Y-your hand is so soft!" I grunt as she began to slowly pump and milk my cock.  Catrina's face got close to my tip and gave it a small kiss.  Being inexperienced, I was squirming in her hands and I was already getting close to cum with my precum giving her a warning.

"Oh Emerson, you want to release now~?" Catrina asked as her mouth engulfs my cock, sucks and uses her tongue to milk me.

"O-Oh god!" I gasp as I released my thick load into her mouth.  Catrina hummed as she drunk it down my cum with some audible gulps. She pulled out her mouth with a gasp of her own and licked my staff and tip until it was cleaned.

"Delicious~" She purred as she gave my tip a kiss goodbye for now, then she turned around once more and wiggled her butt, "Touch me~"

I pounced on her, my crotch grinding against her ass as my hand snaked around her body, groping her breasts, nipping her neck and collarbone.  While I was 'attacking' her, I noticed that she was sensitive in all the areas that I was feeling up.  Her moans and mews were making me aroused again, my erection became sandwiched in-between her ass cheeks.  I didn't care if I was nipping or sucking through Catrina's fur, something came over me as I slowly began to start biting.  My hands played with her nipples as I lightly pinched, tugged and pulled on them, making her melt in my hands.  Her body was quivering with mine.

"E-em~erson~!!" She finally moaned out my name but gasped when I grabbed her body and sat on the bed with her on my lap.  My cock is now against her pussy which is now wet due to her arousal.  As I groped her breast, my free hand decided to go down to tease her clit.  This made her moan loudly as her juices were flowing, "P-Please!  Stop teasing~!" She begged as I smirked.  

With my strength, I got her up, sat back down and she knew which position I wanted.  Catrina sat on my lap while facing me with her legs around my body and my cock is against our lower torsos.

"As you wish~" I smiled as I kissed her, lifting her hips as she guides my cock into her soak and wet pussy.  My staff filled up her needy pussy, sucking up my cock as she completely lowered herself.  She held on to my shoulder, watched her claws when she gasped on being filled.

Without saying a word, she began to move her body, she thrust up and down my cock, grunting as wet slaps were exchanged.  "Oh fuck~" She finally said as I smacked her ass, making her gasp.

I kissed her again, "Damn *pant* Catrina!  Y-You're so tight!!" I yelled as I began to grope her breasts and my mouth sucked her nipples.

"Yes~! Yes! Yes!"  Catrina yelled with each thrust, "I'm so close!!!"

Hearing that I decided to thrust deeper into her, while she has been doing the work, with my hips, making her shudder.  To make her go on edge, I squeezed her ass, smacking it for good measure, bit down on her collarbone, hugged her tightly as I buried what length I had into her.  She reached her climax with a silent scream.  Her pussy clenched down on my cock, making me gasp as it made me cum as well.  Filling her womb with my semen.

Catrina's body was quivering with exhaustion from that strong orgasm, "E...Emerson..." She panted.

"Shhh..." I held a finger to her lips, "Let me."

Grabbing her by the hips, I lift her up to pull my cock out.  I leaned back to get her left leg so she could lay back.  I left her up, with my remaining strength and laid her on the bed.  I lay next to her, my hand laying on her stomach as we tried to control our breathing.

"Would you believe me if I told you that was my first time?" I said as I looked into her hazel green eyes.

Catrina giggled as she moved her body to cuddle up with me, "I could tell, you didn't last long when I gave you that blowjob."

I scratched the back of my head, "That bad?"

Shaking her head she gave a small smile, "Not at all Emerson, in fact, I'm glad you did cum  first so you could last longer with me~"  She nuzzled my chest, "It was a wonderful experience~  I'm still surprised that you were this forward."

I smiled, thanking Capper in my mind, "I think your unique way of attracting me finally got to me." I lay on the pillow as she looked up at me and I kissed her in return.  "So what does this make us?"

Catrina purred, "Well~  If you're serious we could date and become a couple,"  Her hand was rubbing on my thigh, "You could have it as friends with benefits, or..."

"Or?" I wondered.

She then frowned, "Or you could have this just be a fling."

Not wanting to choose the last one, I decided to make the decision myself, "Catrina, if you're up for it, we can date, but just to let you know I'm new to this and I might screw up here and there."

Catrina smiled, she seemed happy when I said that, "Oh Emerson, I know that you're new to this and I think that's just what I need." She glanced at the clock, "We also, need to tell this to Stratus."

I nodded, "Yep, let's not keep it a secret, but if not one asks, then we don't say."

"Not wanting to show off your molly~?" She purred, pressing her breasts on my arm.

I shook my head, "Nah, I'm not that kind of guy to show off anything."

She hugged me tightly, "That's probably the best thing about you Emerson, your just a nice person that I just love so much.  Sure you get frustrated here and there, but you always come to your sense's."

Smiling I scratched the back of her ear, making her purr loudly, "Yep that's just how I was raised."  I now glanced at the clock, it was getting close to the evening, "Hey, I know your sore, but Stratus made us some cooked fish."

She held out her hands, "Carry me?"

I smirked, "While you're naked?"

She slightly retracted a bit, "But... Fish?"  Her eyes were glimmering like in puss in boots use on Shrek.

I sighed, but remembered the clothing that I gave her, "Hmm, maybe if you wear what I gave you-"

"Done." Catrina giggled as she crawled over my body to reach over to grab the clothing, "The bra might not fit me, but the panties can." She said while holding the bra in comparison to her breasts.

"Then go braless?" I wondered as I see her smirk.

"Alright then, it's better on my chest anyway." She said putting on the anime stripped panties, "Oh~?  These panties have a tail hole?" She wondered as she fished her tail through it.  "That feels comfortable, better than what Kulgetown had." She shudders by hugging herself as she began to put on the skirt too.

"I think the shirt should be a little tight, but it should fit you overall," I informed her as she began to button up the shirt.

When she finished, I notice that she only had the three top buttons unbuttoned, "Yep, if I try to button up this three up, I would have a hard time breathing."

I smirked, "Well, at least you're covered." I said getting up and got my shirt and boxers on.

When I got my pants on, I got up to my feet and carried Catrina bridal style from her room into the kitchen.  I put Catrina down on her feet so she could sit on the chair.  I made my way to the stove and flipped the switch on the oven and it began to warm up the fish.  After about five minutes of warming the fish and sides up, I turned off the stove and fixed our plates.  I grabbed two forks from the drawer and began to make my way back to the 

"Alright, here you go!" I put her plate in front of her with her fork right in front of her, "Would you like some milk?"

She hummed, "Yes please~"

Making my way into the kitchen, I grabbed the fresh milk from the fridge and poured her a cup while I got a glass of water for myself.  I pulled some napkins from the dispenser.  Then there was a knock on the door, I blinked for a second, then remembered about Rarity's delivery.  I made my way to the dining room and placed the glasses and napkins on the table.

"Coming!" I lightly yelled as I pat Catrina on the shoulder.

I got to the door and answered it to see Rarity levitating my suit in a proper bag, "That was fast Rarity."

Rarity chuckled, "Well, let's just say I got a boost of inspiration when making the suit for you." She gave me the bag as I grabbed a hold of it.

"Thank you Rarity."  Then something came up to my mind, "Are you still interested in a new clothing line from my world?"

Her eyes glittered in curiosity, "You have fashion magazines?!"

I shook my head, "Even better, let me just get it out of my room real quick."  Walking really fast, I put my suit on the bed and grabbed several of my favorite manga books.  I wasn't really looking when I picked them out, but I did void the ecchi volumes.

Carrying around six manga books, all from different series, I carried them out or my room and showed them to Rarity.  "This is called manga, sort of like comic books, but made in a different country."  Rarity picked one up that I wasn't touching her magic and looked at the cover, "These are drawn to be relatable to humans in a way and tells a wonderful story in the process.  This also has some human fashion in them that might inspire you to make your own."

Rarity opened the manga and looked at the first page, then the second, a third and smiled, "My my Emerson, all of these different clothing are similar to yours as the main protagonist," She grabbed all the manga in my hands, I quickly let go so she wouldn't mess up her magic, "However, this might change-No!  Flip the fashion industry.  I shall study them thoroughly and anything that I make in profit I shall give you half. Sound fair?" She offered.

I stroked my chin, "Well, how about this, since these weren't made by me, how about you give me 25% of the profit, 25% goes to a charity of your choice and the rest will go to you?"

Rarity smiled, "That's very considerate of you Emerson, it's a deal." He muzzle scrunched up, "Not to be rude, but I smell fish."

I forgot about that, "Ah sorry Rarity, Catrina and I were about to have our dinner made by Stratus."

She waved her hooves to get the smell away, "It's no problem, Emerson, just a little warning next time.  Well, I'm off then, and I'm going to do some reading tonight before I head to bed."

I smiled, "Alright Rarity, just don't stay up all night. You still have to show up for the Opening Ceremony."

Rarity scoffed, "Oh pish pah Emerson, I might be an inspired fashionista, but I know that my health comes first."

I rolled my eyes with a smile, "Whatever you say Rarity, have a good night."

"Good night Emerson, have a nice dinner." She said walking off.

I made my way back to the kitchen after closing the door behind me.

"Was it that fashionista?" Catrina asked as she took a bite.

I sat down next to her and began to eat the boneless fish, "Yep and I think you'll see more of the clothing that you're wearing it."

"Oh~How so?" She asked licking her fork.

"Remember when I read some of my manga collection and you loved the clothing?" She nodded, "Well, I gave a few to Rarity for her to make in the fashion industry." I took another bite, chewed, swallowed and reached for my glass for a drink, "So, you'll see a new clothing line that is similar to what you're wearing."

Catrina clapped her hands together, "That's wonderful!  That means I can wear what she makes!" She cheered.

I smiled, "Or what you requested, Rarity is giving me some profit on what she makes."

"That's even better!" She was just overjoyed and just hugged my arm tightly, "This day feels like Hearths Warming day I am excited!"

Finishing my plate, even with Catrina latched on to my arm, I gave her a hug as well, "I'm glad you're happy Catrina. Why don't we take care of these dishes and go to bed early?"

She looked at me with half-lidded eyes, "I like the sound of that~"

I smirked, "We're not sleeping are we?"

Catrina chuckled, "No, no you're not Emerson."
> Two Weeks Later
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Two weeks have flown by and other than the Opening Ceremony of the Public Library, nothing, in particular, has happened.  Well, one important thing is that Catrina and I are an item.  That is definitely a plus, after Catrina's 'confrontation' we discussed where we should go during dinner.  Once we went on several dates, after work mostly, we've become close.  While sharing a rough past with one another, we grew even closer.  While we're different, species-wise and the fact that were from different worlds, we took the time to understand our boundaries.  Our sex life, in particular, has become fast-paced.

We've informed Stratus of our relationship the next day after our confrontation.  The Hippogriff didn't mind and even joked about joining in our heated session.  While I blushed at her remark, Catrina just licked her lips and said that if I wasn't against it, then sure.  Oh boy...  That's going to be something.  It was the next morning, marking my first month of staying in Equestria and I was laying on my bed as the sun seeped through the curtains to hit my face.

Turning my body away from the sunlight, my eyes open to the sound of knocking, "Emerson?" Stratus asked as I stretched.

"Yeah?" I slightly grumbled and yawned while trying to get up from my bed.

"I have to get going to work for my morning shift, I thought I should let you know." She informed me, "I'm heading out now, see you tonight."

"Have a good day at work Stratus," I said popping my back.

"Thanks!" She yells as I hear the front door being closed and locked.

While I get out of bed, I wobbled towards my dresser, grabbed my clothing and made my way to the bathroom to take my morning shower.  However, once I get close to the bathroom, I heard the shower going and Catrina was humming a random tune.  I smiled as another fantasy of mine is probably going to be fulfilled this morning.  Quietly, I snuck into the steamy room, closed the door by adjusting the knob an placed my clothes on the sink counter.

Throughout the two weeks, as a couple, we've been fucking each other's brains out when we had a moment alone.  This is one of those situations.  We've been through three instances where we've done the nasty.

After the third day of the Public Library is opened, Catrina walked in and hid under the desk.  This was while it was empty and decided to get frisky after a little cap nap.  While I was standing and going through some stamped library books, she undid my zipper and fished out my cock.  She played with it by teasing me and decided to suck it very deeply.  I could tell that she was using a different technique because I was grunting quietly.  Once I came into her mouth, she pulled up her robe, which she was going commando, and displayed her winking wet pussy.  Sitting on the chair, I pulled in her hips as my cock penetrated inside.  Catrina did all the 'work' as I continued to finish my job.  Luckily, Twilight, Starlight, Spike, Tempest, Clear Skies, and Prism Frost were away from the Library that day.

One day, when Stratus was gone for her duty shift and I had the day off, I was fixing some lunch for both of us.  I remember when Catrina just walked into the kitchen in her undergarments.  She gave no fucks when she got to the fridge and began drinking a glass of fresh milk from this morning.  I eyed her up as she drank the milk. When I finished making lunch, Catrina puts the milk back into the fridge, walks up and give me a hug.  My hands feeling frisky, feels up her body, she doesn't complain as she lightly moans.  Our desire builds up as I lift her up and sit her on the counter to which I eventually fucked her.  Sadly it ending quickly because there was a knock on the door.  Luckily it was Derpy who was delivering a package for Stratus.  I was decent with my pants and shirt, but poor Catrina had to hide in the closet.

Now, this is going to be our third instance which is going to be so much fun.  Stripping out of my undergarments, my morning wood was twitching in anticipation of all those situations in my head.  Catrina was still humming while the water from the shower was splashing when she's washing her body.  I opened the curtain slightly as I snuck into the shower with her.  There she was, Catrina facing away from me, naked with her tail wiggling around to the humming tune.  The hot water hitting my body warmed me up as I pounced on my prey.  My hands went around her body, grabbing her breasts as my cock gets sandwiched between her ass cheeks.

The Cat moans, "E-Emerson?!"

My hands started to grope her breasts, "So, you're the one who uses all the hot water when I use the shower?" I hummed as I nipped her collarbone.

Mewling, she grinds her butt against my cock, "Y-Yes, I've been taking a shower early~" Catrina started to pant, "You want to punish me for taking all the hot water?"

I smirked, as I turned her head so I can kiss her lips, "You know it, you naughty molly~" I whispered into her ears making her quiver.  I moved my cock to where it's in-between her legs.  Pushing her down to where she bends over, my wet staff and her already shower soaked pussy was enough lubricant to penetrate and thrust inside with ease.

"Oh~!" Catrina yells as I roughly pound her pussy.  The sexy sounds of our flesh slapping made her cut out her moans over and over, making her breasts jiggle.  I pulled out, making her moan in disapproval, but gasps when I turn her body around, push her back against the wall, lift and thrust into Catrina as her legs went around my waist.

"Yes-Ye-ye-yes!!" She says as her hips grind my cock deeper into her.

"You're such a slut-" I grunt as I adjust my legs to hump into her, "But I guess that's a given~"

Catrina's claws slightly dig into my back hissing, "I-I'm close!!  Hah~  Oh~!!!  Emerson!!!"

I learned that Catrina's Ero spot is under her tail if you pull it at the right angle and rub the spot underneath.  I thrust my cock deep inside as I reached for her tail that was twitching.  I pulled it to the tail to the left as my right-hand rubs her spot, making her scream.  Her warm cum splashing on to my body while her cavernous pussy tightly wraps my cock as I climaxed inside.  This filled her womb up, making her hum with delight.

"Whew..." I sighed as I pulled out slowly to the point it was teasing and let her hold me in my embrace, "Learned your lesson?"

She nodded with a blush, "I have~" The cat smirked as she rubbed the claw marks on my back, "Sorry about the marks."

I smiled and kissed her lips, "As long as you don't get into a habit of doing so or you trim your claws and I might let it happen more often." Catrina's legs unfold and land on the tub floor.

We continue to make out as we finally got ourselves cleaned by scrubbing each other up.  While we did, it was a groping fest between us, but we did get ourselves clean by having lots of fun.  I turned off the water and Catrina stepped out to grab her towel.

"I noticed that you don't bring your clothes to the bathroom," I say as I grab my towel and dried myself off, "why is that?" I asked.

She shrugged as she used her first towel on to wrap around her hair after getting some moisture out, "Well, I don't know exactly why, but I feel comfortable when I'm here." Catrina explained as she got her second towel and dried herself off.

I nodded in understanding, "Fair enough, also, I wouldn't mind showering with you again." I said smacking her ass.

"Eep!" She squeaked as her tail shot up as the fur puffing up around it.  Her cheeks puffed up as she rubbed her bum, "I thought you were done with your punishment?"

I shrugged as I put my underwear on, "I did say that, but it was too tempting to resist."

Catrina smirked as she saunters up to me, gets my head and pulls it to her chest.  Her breasts felt like soft pillows as I got my hands to grope them slowly, she mewled to my touch.

"I'm glad that I'm a tempting girlfriend for you.  That's what I like about you, you're not afraid to try new things once we discussed what the boundaries are." She said as my hands wrap around her body, "I have a favor Emerson, I've been hesitant on asking."

Getting out of her soft pillows, I stood up straight and kissed her lips, "I'm sure it's an errand out on the market?"

She shook her head with a small frown, "It requires us to head into the Everfree Forest since you're taller than me, I need your help to collect an herb."

I sighed, "Everfree Forest equals no sex because of dangerous creatures, got it." I joked with a smirk as she smacked my shoulder, "Alright, alright.  Yes, I will go with you to the Forest, only because I owe you for surprising you this morning."

"Very much so." She smiled.





After packing a small lunch, a change of clothes, a tent, and one large sleeping bag, Catrina and I headed off to the EverFree Forest.  She was wearing the robe she wore when she first came to Ponyville.  While she led the way towards the entrance, we've been talking about my world because she is always curious about it.

Then I decided to ask her a question, "So, why did you need me to go with you to the Everfree?"

She hummed as she rubbed her hands together, "Well when you mention the type of buildings that you described, I stumbled across something that is interesting.  It's where the herb grows and it seems to love that environment."

I raised an eyebrow, "A greenhouse?" Come to think of it, I've come across one in the marketplace, but everywhere else is growing on a personal farm or Sweet Apple Acres."

"Not quite, but I think you'll be surprised what you'll see." She smirked giving her tail a wiggle as I grabbed and gave her a little tug.  This made her gasp, "Y-You know about the rules we've established, Emerson." Catrina got her tail back.

"I know, I know, but it doesn't stop me from teasing." I winked as she rolled her eyes.

"You're insatiable you know that?" She asked as I playfully shrugged.

As we made our way down the Forest, we passed by what I believe is Zecora's hut.  We didn't stop by to say hi because the hut didn't seem active when we walked by it.  It didn't take long to get to the end of the forest that leads to a bridge that looked recently built.  Looking across the bridge there lies a ruined castle and immediately to my right is a set of stone stairs leading down into the trench.

"Is this what you wanted to show me?" I asked.

Catrina shook her head, "From what I got from Zecora and Princess Twilight, this is the Castle of the Two Sisters.  This was Celestia's and Luna's home but was abandoned after the Nightmare Moon incident." She points towards the left and I looked to see an odd mountain that was camouflaged with the Forest., "That's the place I want to show you. Does it look like something?"

I looked at her with a raised eyebrow as I looked at the mountain until something clicked into my mind, "I think my eyes are playing with me." I say as I rubbed my eyes and squint them, "I need to take a closer look to confirm my suspicions."

She nodded as we walked around the trench towards this 'mountain' and when we got closer, I stopped.  Something about the ground seems familiar. Kneeling down, I touched the grass.  It felt so... Flat.  With my finger, I stabbed the ground and my fingertip felt something hard. Blinking, I pulled the grass out and there was asphalt...

"What...?" I gasped as Catrina looked over my shoulder.

"What is it?"

"Road...  From my world..." I blinked as I looked up at the 'mountain' until I realized that it was a concrete building covered in nature.   I rushed forward as I heard Catrina yelling for me to stop.

"Emerson!  The ground is-" I couldn't hear her as I stepped on the ground and it seemed to be deeper than normal.

My foot didn't land on anything as I began to fall down into a hole.  I turned my body quickly to see that Catrina was holding out her paw and I reached to grab it.  I missed.

"EMERSON!!" Catrina shouts as I fell down into what seemed like darkness.

I didn't fall very far, but when I landed on my back I was stunned.  I couldn't move my right shoulder and my left leg.  When I tried I felt something rip.  I screamed in pain, there were two pieces of rebar that have gone through my right shoulder and my right calf muscle.

"Emerson?!" Catrina shouts for me.

"Catrina! Gah! Fuck!" I grunt as I felt the rebar in my shoulder break off due to the weight and rust, making my top body move.

"Are you alright?!" She asked.

I looked up to see that she was finding a way to get to me and I glanced at some vines to my left that were connected to a tree.  From what I can tell, this was a little crevice that connected to the bigger trench closer to the ruined castle.  I winced again as my calf muscle spasmed with the rebar.  

"GAH!" I groan in pain as I grit my teeth, "There are some vines connected to that tree you can climb down." My left-hand holds on to the rebar that's connected to my leg, "Did you bring some healing potions by any chance?"  I asked as I see her making her way down the vines and quickly got to my side.

She frowned, "I only have one that I made last night and it's only applicable by rubbing into the skin." She looked at my leg, then my shoulder and winced, "We're going to have to take those out."

I nodded sadly, "It's going to hurt like a bitch." I wiggled the rebar that's in my leg and hissed through my teeth, "This is about to give.  We just need to bend and break it."  She nodded and held the bar with her hand, I did the same and I nodded.

It wasn't a pleasant experience, we had to move the bar several times before it broke and Catrina pulled it out.  I gasped and yelled in agony as I moved my leg into the upright position, "Fuck, fuck fuck fuck fuck!!!" I breathed out.

"Here, let me," Catrina said getting the potion from her robe pocket and poured the liquid into the hole.  I felt immediate relief on my left leg.  My skin started to crawl as I felt my muscles connecting back to my shin bone while closing the hole with new skin cells.  Catrina sighed with relief, "Thank Celestia," She said as there was silence between us.  Then suddenly she pulled out the rebar out of my shoulder.  Making me scream in surprise.

"GA-" My scream was stopped when she covered my mouth with hers.

"I'm sorry, but it was the best thing I could think of to get that out of you." I nodded as she got one sharp claw and started to cut her robe.  Her robe now has a short skirt, but in return got a piece of wrapping clothing to stop the bleeding at my shoulder.

I took off my shirt, grunting in pain when moving my right shoulder as well as my arm, Catrina wrapped my shoulder with her piece of robe.  She wasn't gentle while doing it though, it was really tight, but that was good because it means that the bleeding has stopped.  However, it means I'm limited to moving my arm for a little bit.  There's also the fact that my collarbone seems to be broken as well.

Looking at Catrina I frowned, "I-I didn't know..." Her finger was pushed into my lips.

"Neither did I, I took a different route and saw several holes and trenches on the other side of this place." She explained, but she then looked serious, "We can come back if you want Emerson, you're injured, but you can still walk away from this... That is if you want too."

I sighed as I looked up into the sky through the hole that I fell through.  I glanced behind me and the rebar that stabbed me looked like it belonged to a piece that went on top of a pillar, that's why there was rebar sticking out or it.  This rebar, concrete, asphalt and the building up at the surface was getting my curiosity out, wanting to know what exactly is inside.  However, I'm injured and I might not be as useful to her if something happened to me again.
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"Neither did I, I took a different route and saw several holes and trenches on the other side of this place." She explained, but she then looked serious, "We can come back if you want Emerson, you're injured, but you can still walk away from this... That is if you want too."

I sighed as I looked up into the sky through the hole that I fell through. I glanced behind me and the rebar that stabbed me looked like it belonged to a piece that went on top of a pillar, that's why there was rebar sticking out or it. This rebar, concrete, asphalt and the building up at the surface was getting my curiosity out, wanting to know what exactly is inside. However, I'm injured and I might not be as useful to her if something happened to me again.

Again, I sighed once more, "It's not worth the trip to get myself killed.  Let's head back to the house, get some supplies so we're ready to get back."

Catrina nodded slowly, "Alright, we'll go with your wise judgment.  I'll whip up some more healing potions and I have one ready in the basement to heal your shoulder."

"Thank you, Catrina," I said, grunting as I got up to my feet.  The newly healed calf muscle felt weird, but I could still move it like normal. "Let's get back home."

My girlfriend (or is it mollyfriend?) went under my right arm and wrapped her arm around my torso, I was wobbly on my legs.  Probably due to some trauma and shock mixing into my brain. Eventually, the crevasse sloped up to the surface, no climbing needed and we hobbled our way out of the EverFree Forest.  Once we got to the path I noticed a difference between where I am and the area surrounding the building.

There were no signs of animals around that vicinity.





As soon as we got into the house Stratus was sitting on the couch, reading some sort of magazine.  However, when Stratus saw me and Catrina, she jumped up with her face in shock.

"What happened?!" She squawked, as I walked to sit on the couch with my right arm resting on my lap. Catrina quickly ran downstairs to the basement.

I grunt, "I fell down a hole and there was rusty rebar connected to a piece of concrete," My left-hand push's against the covered up wound which was covered in warm blood. "it went through my left calf and my right shoulder, luckily Catrina had a healing potion on hand."

Catrina finally got back up with a vial in her paw, "Stratus, it wasn't my fault, Emerson didn't know about the geography of the area surrounding the ruined castle." She got close to me, handed the vial to Stratus and slowly unraveled what's left of Catrina's robe, "Open the vial and pour it on his open wound."

With her beak, Stratus uncorked the vial and spat the cork onto the floor, "Alright, but I'll need an explanation of what's going on."  When Catrina removed the last wrap and exposed my wound to the air, I hissed and shuddered to the feeling.  That feeling went away as Stratus poured the vial into my shoulder and instant relief washed over my face.

"Oh, fuck does that feel good." I sighed as my tense muscles relaxed from this whole ordeal.

Stratus corked what was left in the vial and gave it to Catrina, "What is going on you two?"

Catrina sat down next to me as the Hippogriff sat on the floor, facing us.  Catrina and I explained everything that we knew during our failed trip.  How we passed Zecora's hut being unoccupied, the odd-looking building close to the ruined castle across the trench, the trench spreading out into different smaller crevasses making the ground unstable and the only thing that caught her attention was the asphalt.

"Hold up," Stratus raised her talons, "You found what?"

"Before my... Fall, I felt that the ground felt flatter than normal.  So, I poked my finger through the ground and found out that there was asphalt under the ground.  What makes it interesting is that it's not Equestrian...." I shook my head, chuckling "It's from Earth."

Catrina chimed in, "Kludgetown had a type of road which we laid stone to make a path, I've heard of asphalt before, but it was in Mount Aris, correct?"

Stratus shook her head, "We called it asphalt because it was on our roads, but it's just a special type of concrete." She turned her head to look at me, "So, if your finding is true then that building is..."

I continued her sentence, "...It might be from my world, for sure."

All three of us were silent until Catrina broke it, "Should we inform Princess Twilight?"

I thought about that as well, should we bring her as well?  Then suddenly I thought about something that I remembered from a class field trip.  Something about that trench and that building had me thinking really hard.

"We don't, I have a really, really bad feeling about this," I said which made Catrina look at Stratus.

"What do you mean bad feeling?  Is it dangerous?" Stratus asked.

I shook my head, "I hope I'm wrong about it, but we need to go back while we still have daylight."

"Emerson?" Catrina asked as I faced her, "There's something down there, isn't it?"

I gulped, "Maybe yes, maybe no, I have this gut feeling that's making me come back..."  My hand grabs her paw and squeeze's it lightly, "Whatever is down there, cannot see the light of day because the technology you guys have won't be able to contain it."

Stratus sighed, "I'll fix us a packable dinner for the three of us, Catrina, how long do you need to fix the potions you need?"

Catrina was still silent looking at me and sighed, "It should take me about an hour of brewing, what do you need?"

I smiled as I explained what she should make. After that, Catrina left to head to the basement while Stratus left the living room and started to make us some portable dinner for us to eat.  I realized on that day, Catrina and I haven't eaten our lunch.  Time had passed so much.  While Stratus was getting pots and pans to prepare for our dinner as I went to the fridge to fix Catrina and I some lunch.

"I suppose you're not going to tell me or Catrina what's going to be out there?" Status asked as she poured some rice into the pot filled with water.

I sighed, "I've seen that type of structure before and it's a type of power plant that used very dangerous elements to power it." I fixed some small sandwichs for us as I continued, "Like I said, I hope that I'm wrong."

The Hippogriff seemed to tense up when I said that, "I see, well, you go ahead and get Catrina's lunch and tell her what you told me."

I nod as I carried a bottled milk and two plates of sandwiches to the basement.  I've seen Catrina's potion room before, but it had been changing on a weekly basis.  Which was alright with me, makes me look forward to what she changed or added to the place.  Walking down the stairs, I found Catrina had changed out of her ripped robe and had picked out an outfit that Rarity made for her recently.  It was a knee long brown skirt that allowed her tail to come through from the back and a tan colored buttoned up shirt.  Her red hair was down as she was grinding some herbs in a marble mortar and pestle.

Surrounding her is a huge potion rack that is attached to the wall.  It stretched from where she is close to the stairs.  Her last modification didn't have these racks.  There was a cauldron in the corner of the room as well as some planted herbs right next to the basement window.  I walked beside her and set the plate next to her as well as the bottled milk.

"So, I explained to Stratus what I'm worried about," I say biting into my sandwich.

Catrina stopped grinding the herbs and snatched her sandwich, "Do tell?"  She takes a large bit while humming.

I gulped my second bite and explained to her what.  She finished her sandwich and took a drink of milk, "So what you're saying is that there might be some sort of poison in the building?"  Scratching the back of my head I shrugged and she sighed, "Well like you said, you hope your wrong, but I believe that you are because Zecora and I have been alright while visiting there to get some herbs surrounding the area."

"That reminds me, what herbs are growing around that area?" I asked.

"Herbs that grow due to a huge pool of magic.  Whatever happened around that area some sort of magic user left a tail of magic behind.  This made herbs like these," She showed a piece of calendula herb that was enlarged, "grow in a matter of weeks if planted correctly."

I nodded, "So, how long until you're ready?"

She smiled, "Luckily, we don't have to wait long, I have a few potions that I finished last week that can help us out."  She held out some glowing vials in her hands, "These are the potions you'll need.  One to melt any type of metal or concrete, several healing vials, and several separate potions to mix to seal any large holes."

"Why are they glowing?" I asked.

"Well, the chemicals are reacting to one another by luciferase from fireflies." She explained as she pulled her potion bag and filled it up with the vials from the rack. 

"That's awesome," I said looking at the vials in awe.

"I'll be ready to go soon, and maybe after this trip, I can sleep in your bed?" Catrina blushed as she stroked her tail. "I was... Scared when you fell into that hole so..."

My hands touch her shoulder as she looked at me, "I understand Catrina, you can join me in my bed." I smirked, "Just make sure that you bring the gag."

She smacked my shoulder with a blush as I winked, "Get out of here you." She playfully pushed me away.

I chuckled as I rushed to the stairwell, "Alright, alright.  I still got to prepare as well for this trip.  I'll meet you upstairs alright?"

Catrina nodded as her tail wiggled in excitement, "Yep!"





After we prepared for everything, it was already early afternoon.  Stratus carried the food, Catrina carried the necessary potions while I carried a backpack with some camping supplies while I was holding my phone that had the information I needed to confirm my suspicions.  It didn't take long to get to our destination and this time the hair on the back of my head stood up.

"This is really creepy." I shuddered.

Stratus raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"

"Listen." I say as we hear only the wind going through the trees, "No animals or sounds of insects around this place."

Catrina noticed it to while her ears swiveled to hear anything, but drooped down, "It wasn't like this before.  I know there was some animal activity here even before I showed up.  This must be because of the pool of magic." She said leading the way, "Luckily you'll know what is up if you see anything right?"

I nodded with a gulp, "Yep, hopefully, I'm wrong."

We carefully checked the ground around us, Stratus was in front as she hovered with her wings, poking the ground with her talons.  We ran into three hallow ground areas while we did this.  After the third one, we finally got to the building.  Judging the way the building if formed, it was a single story building being taken back by nature, and the windows were already shattered with vines going into the sill.  There were no signs of what this building could be, however, I grabbed my phone from my pocket and searched through the images.

Stratus interrupted me, "Hey Emerson?" Catrina and I rushed to her, "I think I found something." With her talon, she cut through a bunch of vines to clear what looks like to be a sign.  I decided to help her out by moving the vines away as Catrina looks at the entrance of the building.

"What in the name of..." Once we got the natural foliage away from the sign, I froze looking at it. 'Чернобыль' Why did this sign look familiar?  I closed my eyes to remember a particular trip with my class.  I gulped, "Chernobyl..."

Catrina looked over my shoulder, "You understand that nonsense?"

I ran my fingers through my hair, "Yes, it's a different language in Russian...  This building, even though it's abandoned, was part of my world.  I can't remember much about the disaster that took place, other than the nuclear explosion." With my finger, I found the black and white image I took from the class trip and showed it to them.

The image itself was the Nuclear Plant Chernobyl devastated after the disaster.

"What does this mean?" Stratus asked as I sighed.

"I have no idea, however, whatever is in that building will probably give us some answers," I said getting up.

"Is there anything we should be worried about then?" Catrina asked.

I went to another image and showed them the schematic of the Nuclear Plant. "If you see a dome-like structure, do not go inside under any circumstances.  I don't know if there is any radiation out here, but I feel like there might be some Uranium rods left that can do more harm than good."  I gestured to Catrina and as a group, we walked forward.

We finally stepped inside the front entrance and I sighed in relief.  This building was just a reception building.  The ground was covered in a light layer of moss, dirt and dead leaves.  In front of us was a desk with two computers sitting on top.  To our left and right were two open doors leading into the building.

"Good news." They turned their heads to me, "This isn't the power plant or a part of it, its the reception facility."  They seemed to calm down just a bit from the news.  "However, were in a dilemma, while this building is one story," I glanced at the concrete pillars on the wall, "It might be unstable."

"Zecora did tell me that she saw this building collapse twice so far.  Despite that, it hasn't fully come down just yet." Catrina informed us.

Nodding I thought about where we should go to, where ever it is, I'm sure we're going to find some information soon.
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While Status was examining the floor, to look for any weakness towards the reception desk, I walked forward carefully.  There were sounds of metal creaking under my feet didn't really help my heart from beating any faster.  Catrina held on to my shoulder, just in case, as I put my hands on the desk.

"I swear to the gods, if this floor collapse's on us, I'm going home," I said shaking my head. 

"I won't let you fall," Catrina said, "Stratus check behind the desk if you would."

"Sure." Stratus nodded as she hovered her wings to check the floor with her talons, "There is a hole on the other side that leads into some sort of cave."

Getting my flashlight, I follow Stratus closely and shine it down the hole.  Stratus's right, it was a cave that leads down to somewhere.  Catrina tapped my shoulder and I turned to see that Catrina was looking at the opened left door.  I leaned back and saw that the left door leads into a hallway which was connected back to the forest.

"Alright, I suppose this is the same for the right door then." I sighed as I cleaned the computer from being covered in vines and dust.

Hearing the right door open, I glance up to see Stratus shaking her head, "Well Zecora's right, it seems this hallway collapsed down this way."

"Thanks for checking you two," I say as I blinked when I saw the IBM PC Convertible with a printer connected to it, "Well hello there." I flipped up the screen to see it wasn't cracked.

"Will it work?" Catrina asked as I checked out the back and fished out the two round European plug.

"There is going to be some heavy conversion to plug into my modern computer, but I believe it can be done." I pulled in the second computer to my left and saw that is was nearly falling apart, "This one we can bring with us for replacement parts." I glance down the hole that leads to a cave, but something caught my eye.

"Stratus," The Hippogriff turned to face me, "How much can you carry?"

"If you're wondering about that computer, I can carry one." She said.

"While that is fine, I was wondering if you could lower me into that cave down there." I point down to the entrance.

"Ah," Stratus stretched her wings to hover, "Hold on to my talon."

Grabbing her talon, she lifted me with ease and as my feet were a few inches up, her wings were blowing the settled dust into the air.  Stratus lowers me down into the cave as my feet touched the mushy ground.  Once I got my footing, I signaled Catrina to come down by holding out my arms.

Catrina nodded as she jumped down and my hands grabbed her waist, but her breasts were smashed into my face.  Which I didn't mind, plus I got a cute little moan from her as well.

Stratus, unamused by this when she landed coughed, "Emerson?"

Getting myself adjusted to where Catrina could walk right next to me, I cleared my throat, "Something caught my attention down here," I explained as I carefully walked forward, "It was something shiny."

"Like the time you pulled out that laser pointer?" Catrina huffs remembering the embarrassing moment.

Stratus tilted her head in confusion as I chuckled, "Something like that maybe."

The cave descended ten feet as it finally leveled out at the bottom.  We didn't get far as the three of us came across a wall.  There was nothing special about it, except for the fact that it looked like a sculpture of a pond that had a rippling effect on it.  

"Huh, I thought I saw something shiny, but we run into a very strange wall,"  I said as my hand touched the wall to feel the rippling rings.

"That wall reminds me of Mount Aris for some reason." Stratus says as she looked up, "Um, I think I found your shiny thing, Emerson."

"Oh, my," Catrina said as she was looking up as well.

Looking up, my jaw drops seeing a crystal ceiling, it was filled with many colored gems that were melded with one another making a rainbow illusion.  It seemed to be forming a trail from the beginning of the cave and it all bunched up towards the rippling wall.  Curious about this, I used my fist and knocked on the wall.  There was a sound on the other side.

"This wall is hallow." I look to Catrina who as fishing out the right vial and pulled out the one that can melt anything.

"Stand back," Catrina said uncorking the vial as Stratus and I stepped behind her.

With a flick of a wrist, she splashed the liquid into the wall and the splattered wall slowly started to melt like warm butter on toast.  The place brightened up in a turquoise light as the wall revealed a small room where a crystal sat.  There were a stalagmite and stalactite connecting to this glowing crystal that seemed to be pulsing.  There were also a bunch of hanging roots that went up into the ceiling.

Foolishly, I walk forward, once the liquid dissipated, into the small room to get a better look, "This thing looks like a power crystal from Crash Bandicoot, only it's turquoise."  Moving the dangling roots, my hand reaches to touch the crystal.

"Emerson wait!" Catrina shouts, but for some reason, it starts to echo.

"Don't touch it!" Stratus yelled and just like Catrina's shout, it echoed as well.

Despite hearing the protests of Catrina and Stratus, my hand grasped the crystal.  There was a small humming tune that radiated my body, giving me goosebumps in the process.  My eyes look into the turquoise crystal as I could have sworn something was humming inside my head. 
Then it stopped.

'Oh? Something has finally reacted to me?'  A voice radiates in my mind, 'This will have to do.'

I see my vision turn from perfect to suddenly zooming out to darkness.  Now I was falling in pitch darkness and my back hits something soft.  I quickly got up to find the darkness around me turned into a light turquoise room.  The floor was cushiony green grass as I heard a noise behind me.  Turning around, I saw a girl covered in turquoise with dark grey eyes.  It was like she's sad or depressed.

"W-Who are you?" I asked.

"I could ask you the same."  She jumped in the air with ease as she landed in front of me, "What's a human like you doing in Equestria?"

This raised more questions about her and my mind started to race, I looked into the sky as images... of my thoughts were passing by the sky?

"Your mind doesn't have much, but you're the only one that doesn't have a magical presence." She said as I faced her.

I gulped, "What is your name and why are we inside my head?"

She squints a bit as she spoke, "I really don't have a name, my creator tossed me away like I was another one of his projects.  As for why I'm in your head, there are several reasons.  One, to calm you down from a state of panic, two, something reacted to me to become fixed..." She taps her chin, "Fascinating, Uranium is what caused me to be in this state.  Anywho, three, I'm looking for a host to become one with."

I blink once, twice, then a third time, "Alright, wasn't expecting to find an intelligent crystal being in this cave..."  Then I realized something, "You're the one who caused the disaster?"

The being just tilted her head, "No, I don't think so, the disaster sent me back, fixing me in the process."

I hummed as I stroked my chin, "So, you're saying that your a crystal that doesn't have a name," She nods, "Was on Earth for who knows how long," Nodded again, "and the Uranium reacted to you, fixing what was wrong with you and you want a host."

"Pretty much straightforward," With one foot she jumped up and started to float, "While I wish I would have given you a choice if you wanted to be a host for me, I simply couldn't do that."

"Why is that?" I asked.

"As we speak your body is going through a process that would likely reject me, but since we're sharing the same mind and your hand touching me in the physical realm, were becoming one."

"There's no way to stop this?" I asked.

There was silence between us, however she continued, "I'm trying to put it into words, but yes there is no way to stop this, the way I was created or rather what I was meant for in the first place was to meld with something with life so I could grow and protect this world from danger.  It had to be something that isn't touched by magic but only by nature.  I believe my creator wanted me to become a tree sapling?"

I nodded, "So since I'm not a magical being, you're melding with my body instead?" She nodded, "Alright," I scratched the back of my head as I sat down on the grass, "While that's happening, what benefits would I get when you're melding with me?"

"Hmm, you seem... Calm despite what little panic I had to hold back." She sat down in a hook sitting position, "You do get benefits, my creator made six small shards that seem to make up who I am.  These have... Different attributes, each one is unique.  I'm not sure entirely myself of what they do.  While you have those, you have me as a second consciousness, someone to help you in case you can't sense what's around you.  I have healing aspects as well if you had an accident, such as a piece of rebar going through you, with my help, the pain should go away as his wound would be healed instantly."

I nodded, "This creator that you speak of, what's his name?" I wondered as her eyes turned to a shade of red.

"His name..." She sighed as her eyes turned back to a shade of dark blue, "Is Starswirl."

"I believe Twilight should be able to know who he is, but while we're talking, I want to give you a name at the very least," I said scratching my head.

Her eyes seemed to change to a light yellow, looking at me and giving off a positive vibe, "Really?"

"Well, yeah-" I wasn't able to complete my sentence as she hugged me.  Her very petite body felt lukewarm against me.  My arms wrapped around her to return the hug.

"What are you going to call me, Emerson?" She asked looking at me.
> Welcoming Jade
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"Well, yeah-" I wasn't able to complete my sentence as she hugged me.  Her very petite body felt lukewarm against me.  My arms wrapped around her to return the hug.

"What are you going to call me, Emerson?" She asked looking at me.

I smiled as I booped her nose to which her face scrunched up in response, "I'll name you Jade."

"Hmm, that was strange," Jade said while looking around the area.

"What's strange, your name?" I wondered hoping she liked her name.

She shook her head, "Oh no, it's not that.  I like the name it seems quite fitting.  I thought I sensed something, but I can't put it into words.  However, for now, I don't think it matters.  The melding process is complete, you'll be conscious in a few moments."

"I know that you'll be with me in my head, but how could I meet you again?" I wondered.

"I suppose the proper way of doing that would be when you're dreaming." She informed.

Nodding, I gave her a hug, but realized something, "Wait, did the melding phase change my physical appearance?"

Jade's eyes turned to a light green, "You'll find out soon enough Emerson."

Just like the same way I came in, my vision zoomed out, making everything blurry and distorted.  After the distorted image turned into darkness, my eyes opened to find out I was still standing and leaning over where I touched the crystal.  However, there was no pulsing turquoise crystal there anymore.

"Emerson?" Catrina asked for me.

I shook my head as I felt my body shudder to a new feeling.  It felt like my body was different somehow.  My hands touched my torso and my pudgy belly was gone.

"Catrina?" I wondered as I began to walk back towards the entrance.

Stratus spoke up, "What happened?"

"I think I know what happened," I questioned as I asked for Jade in my mind.

'It seems the melding process reformed your body to be the ideal human male, at least that's what information I got from your mind and these exercising videos that you tried to work on?' Jade informed even is she was confused about what these videos were.  She then clicks her tongue, 'You might want to see your forearms, Emerson.'

I looked down to my forearms and there was one flat diamond shaped turquoise crystal sticking out like a lump on my skin, "We need to get to Twilight's Castle, pronto.  I'll explain along the way." I told them both.

Then I realized that Catrina was blushing and Stratus was looking the other way.  I blinked a few times as I felt my clothing slipping off of me. Looking down, my entire attire was in pieces and was on the floor.

I covered my exposed member as I blushed as well, "A little help Catrina?"

That snapped her back into reality, "R-Right, but you owe me two robes for this." She informed me as she ripped her second robe on this day.

I glance back to Stratus, "Sorry, I didn't know that my clothing... You know." I gulped as Catrina handed me her skirt and I quickly wrapped it around my lower area and tied it around my waist.

"It's fine Emerson, it was...  Different from what I've seen before." Stratus said as she looked at me again.

"So," Catrina clapped her paws together, "Explanation as we head back home to get you some clothing and then head to Twilight's castle?"

"Sounds good to me," I said as we made our way out of the cave system.





After we got home, while being seen by some pony's, I quickly made my way to my room.  "So, I guess you didn't know that my clothing would be destroyed?" I asked as I took off Catrina's ripped robe and I looked at myself in the mirror through the half bath.  My body was lightly muscle toned, I wasn't ripped, nor was I the pudgy guy I was before.

'No, all of this is very new to me.  Forgive me if there are issues as I'm learning these as well.' Jade explained as I checked my body further.

Other than the one diamond shaped crystal embedded into my forearm, my skin and physique looked the same except I lost weight that I almost didn't recognize myself.  I opened up my closet and grabbed my collared polo, underwear and a fresh pair of jean pants made by Rarity.  I got dressed and walked to my half bath to get some deodorant.

'Hey, Emerson?' Jade asked me.

"Yeah?" I said aloud.

'Look at your eyes in the mirror.' She informed me as I finished the deodorant.

'Sure.' I responded in my head as I looked in the mirror and stopped.  My eyes open to see my iris was crystal white.  I blinked in confusion, which turned my iris to pure white.  Then I got scared and backed away with caution.  Then my eyes turned yellow.

'A-Are my emotions tied to color?' I asked Jade.

'I believe so, but it's not happening with the crystals on your forearm so they must have another purpose.' She said humming.

"Alright cool.  Eyes reacting to my emotions by color.  It's a change I'll have to get used to." I sighed as I see my eyes turn light blue.

'Don't get sad on me, I think I can fix it.' She informed me as I looked into my eyes to see that their flickering and my normal hazel brown eyes were back to what they were. 'I think that should do it I believe?'

I smiled, "Alright that's good to see, let's get going to Twilight's Castle."

Making my way to the living room, I see Stratus in her Officer Uniform as well as Catrina in a new change of clothing.  Their heads turned to me with concern as I stood near the staircase.

"I see that Jade has fixed your eyes." Catrina pointed out.

I nodded, "I didn't even notice it before, to be honest, why didn't you say anything?"

Stratus spoke, "Well, we didn't want you to panic, plus..." She glanced at Catrina, "You seem to be taking this very well."

Suddenly my voice changes, "That's because he's the type of human who just adapts to the situation."  I jolt back, "Holy fuck, Jade!" I shout as Catrina and Stratus gasp at the new female voice in the room.

'Sorry, it's like being in a room full of switches, I don't know which one does which.' She apologized as I sighed.  "Yeah, that was Jade who spoke and she was very on point about my lifestyle.  Which please don't do that again if I ask or if they do."

'Alright!' She cheers as I chuckled, but stopped and smacked my head, "I'm going to sound crazy aren't I?"

Catrina shook her head as she walked up to me and kissed my cheek, "That's alright, I think that this life needed something else to make things a little more crazy right Stratus?"

The Hippogriff nods, "While I admit it's looking a bit crazy, but it's nothing I can't handle." She grabbed her saddle bag with her talons and slings it over her back, "I have to get to a shift I nearly forgotten today, I'll come back late at night.  Please inform me what happens at the castle if you don't mind."

I smiled, "Sure thing, I'll make sure you're filled in with all the details." I look at Catrina, "Shall we my dear?"

Catrina grabs my arm as Stratus opens the front door to let us out, "Make sure you have a good shift Stratus." She said as the Hippogriff shuts the door, locks it and began to fly into the skies.

"Will do Catrina," Stratus shouts as we close the gate behind us and made our way to the purple castle.





Tempest let us in when we knocked on the door, she lead us to Twilight when she saw me, particularly the crystal on my forearm.  When we got close to the Cutie Map, there were sounds of conversations inside the room.

"Who's here Tempest?" I asked.

"Other than Twilight, and Rarity, Starswirl, Rockhoof, and Mage Meadowbrook are inside," Tempest informed.

"Why do those names sound familiar?" Catrina stroked her chin.

"They're familiar because they are the protectors of Equestria from a millennium ago." She said as she knocked on the door before I could say anything.

"Come in!" Twilight yelled as Tempest opened the door stepped aside as Catrina and I went inside.

Inside the room, Twilight and Rarity were sitting in their normal seats, but next to Twilight was a Gray Unicorn, and two Earth pony's who are sitting in the other chairs.  They perked up when they saw me in particular.

"Ah is this the human that you were talking about?" A Unicorn with a grey beard while wearing a blue and purple hat and cloak with crescent moons and star shapes on it.

"He looks like a very strong individual, it's nice to meet you!" The Earth pony with a beard proudly greets.  He has a Viking vest while his mane and tail were tied up. 

"Oh my, you're a unique species I've never seen before." The second Earth pony said.  She has a green dress with a brown bandana while her mane was braided up.

"Ah, Emerson, it's nice to see you, what brings you here this evening?" Twilight asked as she hopped out of her seat while Rarity was enjoying a pastry and approached me, "Oh, let me introduce you to my friends." She pointed her hoof to the first large Earth pony, "This is Rockhoof," She then gestures to the small Earth Pony, "that's Mage Meadowbrook," then points to the gray Unicorn, "And this is Star Swirl the Bearded."

"It's nice to meet you all," Even though Jade was tapping her foot to get on with it, "As you know my name is Emerson and I'm staying with Catrina and Stratus at my house down the road." They all nodded as I turn to Twilight and cleared my throat, "Catrina wanted to show me a place in the Everfree Forest and it so happens there's a human structure that is a reception building," I informed her which her eyes seemed to light up in interest.

"Oh sound interesting darling" Rarity said putting her hooves together, "Please go on I can sense a 'but' coming along."

"However," Catrina spoke as Rarity frowned at her because she didn't say but, "We found a cave system underneath one of the desks and found a crystal through a wall."

"Very interesting, what did this crystal look like?" Starswirl asked.

"Well-" I stopped Catrina by waving my hand in front of her as I shook my head. 'Jade you can take over and speak now.' I said in thought.

"You know full and well what this crystal looks like Starswirl," Jade said while crossing my arms.

Starswirl, Meadowbrook, Rockhoof, Rarity, and Twilight gasp at Jade's feminine voice coming out of my mouth.  Jade continued, "While I don't remember what reason you banish me to another universe, I want an explanation from you of what happened to your..." My eye narrowed at him, "failed Project."

"How were you able to return to Equestria?" Starswirl asked.

'Alright let me take over.' To which Jade did as I sighed, "That's for me to know unless you can tell me your side of the story so we could fill in the gaps."

Twilight gestured to Catrina and me to sit with them to which we complied.  I sat next to Twilight while Catrina sat next to Rarity.  As we got settled in our seats, Starswirl cleared his throat.

"While it wasn't my intention," Jade scoffed at that, "The only way we had to make the Tree of Harmony was through experimentation.  With the disappearance of the Crystal Empire, our access of crystals was very scarce."

"Wait a minute," Rarity spoke out, "I do recall that Rockhoof saying 'So it did work.'  So, what I'm putting together is that the Tree of Harmony, including this very castle, was made through trial and error?"

Rockhoof scratched the back of his head while sheepishly chuckled, "Very observant Rarity.  Yes, we only had," The Earth pony sighed, "What four crystals to work with?"

Starswirl nodded, "Yes while the first two attempts failed, Meadowbrook came up with a brilliant plan."

We turned to the mare in question, "While we failed twice I offered Starswirl to meld the crystal to a living plant such as a tree sapling.  Starswirl tested with similar gems and it was a success, however, he wanted more."

The gray Unicorn looked down, "My mindset was for the future of Equestria, I had to come up with a spell to make the potential Tree to be to communicate with us to that way the ponies would be informed of a threat.  I took the necessary precautions and combined a few spells into one to our third attempt crystal."

"There was a problem, wasn't there?" Twilight frowned.

"Yes, the crystal became unstable while it spoke wanting to learn more and more to just consume Equestria and form it around its image." Starswirl looked at me, "I disabled the self-learning spell that was part of it and banished it out of our lands like I did with the sirens."

Twilight coughed into her hoof while nudging my shoulder, "Which we had to defeat later." She whispered.

'Will that help you explain things, Jade?' I asked.

There was silence as I heard a small yes from her, "I believe she understands now."

"That's good," Meadowbrook, "but please Emerson, explain what happened on your side?"

The group listened to my story while Starswirl ears perked up at the Uranium reacting to the crystal which made him ponder.  Twilight was writing down everything with a scroll and my pen that I gave her.

"I suppose I need to ask this question then Starswirl," Twilight said putting her pen down on the table and the gray Unicorn gave her attention, "How is she not able to remember the past events?"

Jade seemed to perk up at Twilight's question and I too was curious about this as well.  Starswirl seemed to stroke his bread, "Forgive me if I don't recall events, but when I fought against Jade, during the time she was unstable, I had to disable the self-learning spell on it.  My memory fails me, but I believe it's something about the portal I sent her through." He turns to face the purple Alicorn, "You met the sirens haven't you?" She nodded, "Did they mention anything about how they got to...  I believe Canterlot High?"

Twilight teleported in a book which had a type of cutie mark on it.  She opened it and began to write into it.  When finished, she looked up and smiled sheepishly at the confused looks of the Pillars, myself, and Catrina. "Sorry, this is how I communicate to Sunset Shimmer." She informed which she got some slow nods.

Then the book vibrated which made me jolt a bit as well as the others.  Twilight looked into the book, sighed and shook her head at Starswirl, "Sadly, she hasn't seen the Sirens after they were defeated.  The only thing that they were after was Equestrian Magic while taking over the school with the battle of the bands." Twilight explained as I blinked.

"Wait," I spoke, "There's a human world where your friend is?"

Twilight nodded, "We can discuss it later.  I guess that answers your question Starswirl?"

"While the Sirens are millennia old, I don't think they could forget the one who banished them even if they wanted to.  I have a theory, but with the portal spell that used it was put together with loose ends.  Meaning I had no idea what happened when said object was in while traveling.  So while the Sirens have forgotten about who banished them..."

Twilight spoke, "You wouldn't have known what would have happened to Jade."

'Jade if you would.' I thought as my mouth was taken over, "While the rage of you still there, with help of Emerson, I understand why you had to abandon me.  I remember remanents of losing control when you mentioned your side of the story.  For that, I am sorry."

Starswirl gave me a light smile, "Believe me when I say this, I was an ambitious Unicorn who didn't complete his own spells.  When I came back from limbo, I didn't want to accept any quote on quote half-baked spells because I didn't want the same mistake to happen again, Jade.  I am personally sorry for what I did and I hope you can forgive me."

'Well, Jade, what shall it be?' I asked her as she hummed, then immediately took over, "I forgive you, under the condition that this doesn't happen ever again."

The gray Unicorn let out a hearty chuckle, "I suppose that's fair."





After our conversation with everypony, Catrina finished talking to Rarity about her ripped robes while getting apologizes from Starswirl, Rockhoof, and Mage Meadowbrook.  Catrina and I were finally walking back to the house while our arms were linked.  Her head was resting on my shoulder purring lightly as she looked at the night starry sky.  My eyes were set on the sky that Luna was giving to her subject as I felt Jade look through me.

Despite gazing at the sky, Catrina broke the silence, "So...  Since your transformation, and you unintentional exposure to Stratus and I, I want to test out your new and improved body."

I smirked, "Why Catrina are you asking to have sex with me?"

Catrina giggled, "I am aroused by you Emerson, even more now than I was yesterday."  She kissed my cheek, "I hope Jade doesn't mind me being Emerson's mollyfriend."

I internally nodded as Jade spoke, "It would be a great learning perspective for me and no I don't mind, even though I have many emotions, I've never experienced love."

"Aww, you must've been so lonely in that cave for so long." She said patting my cheek as we passed the front gate.

"It wasn't that bad, think of it as a really long nap." I giggled as Catrina did as well.  When I finally had control again, I grabbed my keys and unlocked the door.

Catrina opened the door and sauntered her hips towards my room giving her tail to wiggle back and forth.  I smirked as I closed the door behind me, locking it once more, taking off my shoes in the process, while giving Catrina some time to get ready.  When I walked into my room, Catrina was already out of her robe and in a sexy set of black lingerie while giving me the bedroom eyes.

"Oh wow," I said as I lean back against the door frame with a smirk, "I suppose Rarity hooked you up?"

"Mmm~  You might say that." She winked.

'Emerson before you start,' Jade spoke internally, 'If you need my assistance to last longer in bed, then just say the word.'

I internally smiled which got her answer, "So, want me to strip Catrina?  I've destroyed your two precious robes during the trip we had today."

"While I consider the offer, you've been through a lot, so a bit of a compromise." She waved a pair of fluffy handcuffs, "If you just lay down naked and let me have your way with you, you can choose what type of foreplay we have next time.  The only condition is that you can't touch me.  If you behave, I won't cuff you, but if you touch me, you're being cuffed."

I chuckled, "So a challenge for me eh?" She nodded as she licked her lips.  With that, I took off my shirt, pants, and undergarments.  I jumped on the bed and made sure I didn't touch her with my body.  Catrina smirked as she got up while I laid on my back.  She set the fluffy cuffs on the nightstand as she reached behind and unclasped her bra to let her breasts fall to gravity.  She lets her bra drop as she sauntered her way towards the end of the bed.  My arousal had already taken me as my cock was up and erect.

Catrina got up to my bed as I tucked my hands behind my back.  Her soft hands touched my hard member, "Someone is excited~" She cooed as her lips kissed the top of the head and licked the shaft.

This made me grunt through my teeth, "You're going to go slow aren't you my little Molly?"

She giggled and responded by engulfing my cock with her mouth making me lose my breath while opening my mouth.  I want to grab her head and caress it, but I resisted as I remembered our condition.  Her tongue swirled around my cock, making it throb in her mouth.

"Fuck Catrina-!" I said as she started to bop her head back and forth, "If you do that, I'll-"  She stopped an slowly pulled her mouth back and made an audible pop. 

"I love it when you squirm, your cock is so big that I'm just wet from sucking it~" Catrina moaned as her hand touched her sensitive pussy.  She didn't waste time when she slightly struggled to get her now wet panties off.  When she did, straddled me as my cock bounced and pokes her belly, "I'm going to love this~" With that said, she grabbed my throbbing member, stroked it a few times as she lifted herself, guiding it to her entrance.  She lowered her body, impaling her pussy with my cock.  The cat didn't even hold back her gasp and loud moan as she was being filled.

"Oh goddesses Emerson!" Catrina bit her lower lip as she held my torso and began to thrust.  Her breasts were bouncing up and down, making my hands twitch from not grabbing them.  This challenge was getting to be very hard, but I resisted to touch her as she began to ride me at a faster pace.  Her breath was getting ragged and I was getting close to cum.  With all of the sexual sessions that we've been having, she's beginning to last longer to my pace.

'Jade, if you would.' I asked internally as I felt my ever about to burst cock was calm now as my breathing was almost back to normal.

I smirked as I pulled my hands, Catrina was eyeing them as I tucked them behind the back of my head.  Catrina knew something was up, however, her body caught up with her and she Catrina closed her eyes twitched as she came.  She moaned out my name when her pussy tightened around my cock.  Just when I thought she was going to call it a day, she got a second wind and began thrusting again.  I could tell she wanted me to cum just with the eyes filled with determination.

'Alright Jade, Catrina want's to wrap it up.' I informed her as Jade did her magic.

My panting returned slowly as my cock was now throbbing inside her, "Cum for me Emerson, fuck you're getting me close to cum again~" She moaned as her hands caressed her bouncing breasts, licking her nipple in the process.

"I'm close alright~" I groan as my hands grab my hair from the back of my head, my hips bucked into her as she gasped with joy, feeling the new sensation.  With that new sensation against my cock, it took me to the tipping point of cumming insider her.  I grunted loudly as I felt three long strands of cum filled her womb up.

The sudden warmth filling her up, Catrina came a second time.  This time it was violent as her body twitched all over, not being able to recover in between having an orgasm, made her pussy very sensitive.  She yelled out my name again as her trimmed nails grabbed my stomach.  Using what strength she had, she pulled herself out of my now limp cock, mewing while her sensitive pussy was leaking of my cum.

"You've been a good boy Emerson, you're free to touch me again." She said weakly as I removed my hands from the back of my head and sat up to catch her from falling off the bed.

"You were wonderful Catrina." My hands move her body to where she was laying right next to me, "I suppose that you'll fulfill your end of the bargain?"

She hummed as she leaned in to kiss my lips too which I returned it, "I will, but we'll discuss what you want when you're done with your shift tomorrow." She pressed her breasts into my chest as she reached to grab a blanket to cover us with.

Is was a little cold, so I helped her by grabbing it and threw it up while holding it in my hands to cover us.  Catrina snuggled against my body as well as I.  Her soft purring was nearly making me fall asleep, however, I needed to say this.

"You know how much I love you, Catrina?" I asked her while looking at her hazel green eyes as the glistened when I said that.

"I know you love me, Emerson," She kissed my cheek, "And I love you as well."

I kissed her back, right on the lips, "Good, because I want it that way." My eyes closed as Catrina yawned herself into a deep slumber.  I took a deep breath, yawned and felt my aching body fade away as I went to sleep.
> The Dreamscape With A Guest
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My eyes closed as Catrina yawned herself into a deep slumber.  I took a deep breath, yawned and felt my aching body fade away as I went to sleep.  Just when I thought I was about to be put into a deep sleep, my eyes open to see that I was laying on the grassy field.  I get up and look around to see Jade to my right.

"Did you have fun with that Emerson?" Jade asked.

I nodded, "I certainly did.  Did you want to talk some more?"

Jades eyes turned pink and she turned away, "This 'love' you're experiencing, I envy it a lot."  She stood up on her feet as I got up as well, "I wish to experience it, but I'm conflicted about what Catrina might say."

I put my hand on her shoulder, "While you're in my body, I say we wait because we've known each other for a day."

Her eyes were a solid green color as she showed a visible small smile, "Alright, I can wait for now."

"That's the spirit, so where are we, other than the obvious," I asked as I looked back to see a tree.

"When you first appeared here, you were in a type of Lucid dreaming state.  However, you're now in your consciousness which you can form whatever you like.  It's like a home hud if you want me to speak video game terms.  For instance, I can do this."  With her hand, she flicks her wrist as a brick made road formed below our feet.

"Whoa." I say as I looked into my hands, "So I can create anything correct?"

She nodded, for a second as I immediately thought of putting her in a lovely white dress with some frills on the skirt, "There, now you look wonderful."

Jade was speechless to see that someone gave her a pretty dress but just stared at me with pink eyes.  It didn't matter what she was going to say next, I popped my knuckles as I let my creative juices flow to get started.  I flicked my right hand and a forest appeared from that as I flicked my left a city similar to New York formed from the ground up.  Then with both of my hands, I touched the floor and everything formed to my liking as I closed my eyes.

I shot back up to my feet as I stretched then opened my eyes, "Welcome to New York City!" The 'city' echoed through the emptiness of the abandoned city.  Behind us, is the entrance of Central Park.

"This is a city?" Jade asked walking forward into the street.

I nodded as I scratched the back of my neck, "Yep!  I visited here when I was younger, but I only remember this spot specifically because of that restaurant there." I point to Pizza Pete's, "They had to move away into a new area, but this is where I remember it."

"Interesting," She turned to face the forest, "I suppose this is an entrance to a park?"

Nodding again, I point to the entrance gate, "This is Central Park, which is known across multiple countries.  Would you like to head to the restaurant or the park?" I asked.

"Oh? You're asking the questions now?" She giggled at that as she thought about it, "How about we try this pizza of yours."

Like instinct, I snapped my fingers and the restaurant formed from the bottom up.  It formed black and white tiles while the walls were decorated with some unfamiliar pictures with a window close to the windows.  Jade and I stumbled as our butts landed on a pair of chairs when the table popped into existence while the tablecloth was put on.  The smell of pizza filled my nostrils when my favorite pizza, combination, was sitting on the pizza pan still steaming from being fresh out of the oven. 

Jade was looking at me with golden yellow eyes, "How in the world were you able to do that?"

I grabbed a slice of pizza from the pan and took a bite, "When you mentioned this is all a dream, I believe I have the power to manipulate what's inside.  I was able to do this when I was little and a few years ago while I was back on Earth."  She nodded while looking at the pizza, "Go ahead and try some." 

Nodding once more, Jade took her own slice and bit a piece off.  It was strange to see her eat, knowing now where her mouth is.  I could see her chewing and then there was this very cute hum from her that made her eye glow bright yellow. "Oh, this is wonderful!" Jade exclaims as she began to chow down on the slice.  I snapped my finger to bring some grape soda to which Jade greedily drunk down with green eyes.

As we began to finish the pizza in the empty restaurant there was a sudden loud knock, which caused New York to shake.  Blinking, mouth filled with pizza, I gulped and looked around, "You hear that?" I asked.

Jade nodded, burping which made her cheeks turn pink, "Y-Yes.  I think it's my protocol to protect you from outside intruders."

I tilted my head as there was another knock, "Is something from the waking world trying to wake me up?"

She shook her head, "Nope, you're soundly asleep.  However, I believe it's some sort of... Horned Pegasus like Twilight? Only blue?"

I blinked, "I think that's Luna Princess of the Night and Dreams.  Twilight told me about her and Celestia.  You can let her in, I think she's curious about what's going on."

Her eyes squint with yellow shining through, "Alright...  But if she's hostile, I'm going to kick her out."

I waved my hands, "I don't think that would be necessary."

Nodding, Jade used her hands to form a door that was similar to a wooden American door.  Grabbing the doorknob I opened it to see the Princess of the Night herself. She was wearing the same kind of regalia I saw when I first came here to Equestria.

"Good evening Luna, curious about my dreams?" I asked casually.

The Princess of the Night herself blinked in confusion, "Yes...  I was curious about how humans dream, but since you're arrival here.  However, when I tried to find your dreams, there was nothing but void."

"Ah, I can explain that." I said scratching the back of my head, "Want to take a seat with us?" I offered.

Luna nodded as she used her magic to make another seat and sat next to me.  She then turns to Jade with curious eyes, "Is this what Celestia mentioned to me when Starswirl was experimenting?"

"Yes," I gestured to Jade, "This is Jade, I found her in the Everfree Forest."

She nodded her head to the Lunar Alicorn, "It's nice to meet you.  I suppose that you were his pupil?"

Luna nodded back, "Why yes, Starswirl taught my sister and I how to take care of ourselves and Equestria as well."

"Very interesting, so you were saying Emerson?" Jade, wanting to get back on topic.

I took another slice of pizza and took another greedy bite, "Well you see," I swallowed, "When I was a young boy."

Then all of a sudden a warthog popped out from the kitchen door singing as he was walking to the front door, "When he was a young boy~~~!"

I blinked as I dug my finger into my ear, "Very nice."

"Thanks!" The warthog complimented as he walked out.

"What was that?" Luna asked.

"Just a reference or force of habit," I chuckled as I held my hands together, "Anyway when I was young, I did have a lot of dreams.  However, when I started to grow up, and people expected me to do more adult things, my dreams never came back again.  It was probably because I've been sleeping in short amount of hours or that the adult way of doing things shut them out."

Luna popped in a drink of her own and took a sip, "I can see what you mean.  A lot of the older pony's don't dream as much as they want to anymore, but to think that has happened you to at a young age it's saddening."

"Eh, whatever happened, it's all in the past for now," I said taking a drink. "So, how are things at the castle?"

She sighed, "While it is fun dispelling Nightmares from everypony now and again, I feel like I'm hitting a stump."

"Oh?  You're getting bored with your job?" I wondered.

"Not bored per say, but the feeling that..." Luna rubbed her chin on her hoof, "Yes, you're on point Emerson."

Smiling, Jade spoke up, "While you do get bored at what you do, it's the people or in this case the pony's that make it just a bit better."

"Yep," I agreed, "I felt this way when I had a part-time job, sometimes I felt like just quitting altogether, but it was thanks to my co-workers that it made it worth my while to stay there so I could pay for my college expenses."

Luna made a small smile, "So, in retrospect, have more discussions with the subjects while taking care of their nightmares?"

I took a greedy gulp from my drink, "Pretty much, like we're doing here." I snapped my fingers and a cheese slice on a plate appeared in front of Luna, "Have a slice of cheese pizza from my world."

Luna was hesitant on grabbing the slice, but after she thought about it, she levitated the slice of pizza and took a bite.  The reaction when she began to chew was priceless.  Luna hummed in delight as she devoured the slice, "That was delcious, you say this is a pizza from your world?"

I nodded, "Yes, do you have pizza places in Canterlot?"

"We do, but nothing like this.  This is really delicious, or as your memory remembers it.  I should go there sometime and have a slice myself." Luna pondered as she got out of her seat, "Well, it's getting almost morning, I must be off."

Getting up as well, I opened the door for the Lunar Princess, "Alright Princess Luna, have a nice sleep when you're in the waking world."

She stopped, "How did you know that I would be tired from my duties?"

Feeling my cheeks burning, I scratched the back of my head, "Well Twilight told me the details of when Starlight visited the Canterlot Castle."

Luna nodded, "Did she?  Hmm, well, alright.  Have a wonderful day Emerson and it was nice to meet you, Jade."

"Likewise." She showed a smile.

With that, Luna left as I closed the door and turned to Jade, "How long do we have Jade?"

The restaurant, surroundings began to melt back into the familiar field with the single tree, "Not that long, your body is beginning to stir from sleeping for so long and..."  Jade's eyes turned a bright pink, "You're receiving a blowjob currently from Catrina."

"Ah, alright, can you please wake me up then?" I asked.

Nodding Jade waved her hand while saying goodbye and my vision became blurred.  Then it turned black as my eyes opened up to see the ceiling of my room.  The feeling of my morning wood being treated by my mollyfriend's mouth under the covers.  I bucked my hips into her mouth as she moaned.

"Good morning love." I chuckled as I removed the blanket to see Catrina with a base case of bedhead.

She pulled her mouth away from my cock with a satisfying pop, "Morning~" She purred as her hand stroked it faster, "Getting close Emerson?"

"Y-Yeah, maybe if you-" My words were cut off when her mouth engulfed my cock and I came instantly insider her throat, "Oh fuck."

Catrina drank all of my juices and cleaned my cock, "Now that you're finally drained, I'm going to take a shower."  She got up and stretched while showing off her naked body.  "You can join me, but no sex until we discuss what you want." She informed as she sauntered off to her room.

"Whew." I wiped my sweaty forehead, "That Molly is going to suck me dry."

Jade just giggled in the back of my head.  I shook my head, got up, grabbed Catrina's and my dirty clothes while getting a fresh pair of clothing.  I checked outside of my room and Stratus wasn't there.  While covering myself with the clothing I had, I made my way to join Catrina.
> A Warning
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During my shift at the library, Jade was humming in my head as I was looking through some books that were returned the day before.  I walked down the aisles and putting the books back on their proper shelves while doing the same with the misplaced books.  I hear the door open, as I finish putting the final book into the Geography section, to see Twilight trotting inside levitating a few books in her magical grasp.

"Good morning Emerson, almost finished with your sorting rounds?" Twilight asked as the books flew past me, going to their proper places.

"Yep, I just finished," I say stretching, "What's going on?"

"Oh, I just wanted to show you the portal that I spoke of." She informed me.

This made me perk up, "You mean the human portal that the Sirens were sent to?"

The purple Alicorn nodded, "Yes, I wanted to show you the portal just for today, I still have to talk to Sunset so she can wait on the other side for your arrival."  She gestured me to follow her and I did.

'May I Emerson?' Jade asked as I internally nodded, "Ah, that's better." Twilight sort of jumped as her wings were ruffled up, "Hehe, sorry.  It's just me Jade."

Twilight chuckled slightly, "Sorry that you had to see that.  I'm not used to hearing you through Emerson just yet.  Maybe I could make something so you could speak through."

I blinked as I looked at the crystal on my forearm and thought about it, 'Mind channeling your voice to the crystal on my forearm?' I asked her.

Jade was silent as we walked beside Twilight, 'I think I can?' She said as I see the crystal glowing.

"What's wrong?" Twilight asked either Jade or myself.

I spoke out, "Nothing just testing something out.  You ok Jade?" I asked as I moved my forearm to my face.

"Ah, yes!  I think I can, it's a little weird though." Jade said through the crystal.

Twilight's mouth was in an o shape while looking in as we stopped, "I guess the crystal appeared when you combined with Jade?"

"Yes, Twilight, while I am confused why a single crystal surfaced on Emerson's right forearm.  It should be a compromise for taking over Emerson's mouth while I can still see and hear through him." Jade informed Twilight as we approached the supposed room.

There was a sudden 'whoosh' noise coming from the entrance of the library, the sounds of hooves clopping on the crystal floor were coming towards us.

"Twilight!" It was Rainbow Dash who called the Purple Alicorn who turned her head.

"Rainbow?  Didn't you have Wonderbolts training today?" Twilight asked.

Ignoring her question, "The girls found something at the edge of the Everfree Forest while Fluttershy was guiding a flock of geese to her sanctuary."

Twilight blinked, "What did you find?"

I glanced at the room and my eyes land upon a mirror that was attached to many machines.  This must be the portal that Twilight was talking about, however, I had to dismiss it to return to Twilight and Rainbow's conversation.

"What do you mean you found a pony who that was walking without any eyeballs?" Twilight asked as Rainbow Dash was rolling her eyes.

"Like I said, Fluttershy was appalled by what she saw and that thing is still wandering around in and out the Everfree.  We have to take care of it." Rainbow explained.

I lifted a finger, "I think we should investigate instead of standing here." I pointed out.

"I agree, we can't do anything while we're here," Jade spoke out that made the cyan pegasus nearly fall on her flank.

"Whoa!  Is that the crystal thingy that you were talking about Twilight?" She asked.

Before Twilight could speak, Jade continued, "Yes and my name is Jade, while the greeting is nice and all, let's get back to the situation at hand or.... er... hoof?"

Twilight nodded, "Of course," She turned to Rainbow, "I'm going to teleport Rainbow and I to our friends.  Until then, you can stay here until we get back."

While Jade internally scoffed at being left behind, I gave them a small smile, "Alright, just be careful."

With that, Twilight and Rainbow Dash were gone with an audible popping sound.  When they were gone, I decided to head towards the cutie map room to lounge around.  Entering the room, I gazed upon the roots of the Golden Oak's Library.  It's really amazing to think that Twilight's friends were able to help out her when she was sad that her home was destroyed.

"Emerson?" Jade asked aloud.

"Yes?" I said looking at the crystal on my forearm.

"What is that dark cloudy mist forming around that ram's skull sitting on the mountain?" Jade wondered as I too looked at it and was surprised.

"I... I have no idea." Saying honestly as I approached the table and touched my hands on the table to lean forward to get a better look.

All of a sudden the map reacted to the crystal on my forearm and something surged through me, "Oh fucking hell!" I shout as I tried to pull my arm away but it seems my hand couldn't move.  There was a sudden flash of light to which I was blinded.  After relentless tugging and pulling my hand was released as I land on the floor and slide back.  I groaned as my eyes opened up to see Twilight, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie, and Rainbow's eyes looking back at me with a surprised expression.

"Um...  I didn't do it?" I said.

Twilight's eyebrow was raised as her friends gazed upon the table, "You might want to see the map yourself."

Quickly getting up on my feet, I look to see that the map had changed.  Not much for the terrain, but what was hovering above it.  Blinking, I walked forward as I heard the sounds of hooves clopping right behind me.

Then I noticed it was quiet in my head.  I glanced at the crystal on my forearm to see that it was still there. "Jade?" I asked aloud.

"I'm here Emerson, just...  Trying to process what was given to me..." Jade groaned as I can just see her just rubbing her forehead with her arm.

"Did...  Did something happened Emerson?" Twilight asked.

"Yeah, the map is filled with a dark shadow that's coming from the ram's skull," I informed them as I hesitantly touched the table again.

"It seems to be spreading from that location," Fluttershy commented as she took a seat at her spot.

"But what is this turquoise crystal that's at the Castle of the Two Sisters?" Rarity wondered as she looked at it closer.

"Sounds to me that the location is close to the Tree Of Harmony." Applejack pointed out.

Pinkie snuck up from behind while holding my forearm, "I think the table is calling Emerson you guys!" They all looked at my forearm, to which I did and it was glowing a turquoise color.

"Um...  Jade, mind telling me what happened?" I wondered as Twilight teleported in her notes and a pen.

Jade cleared her throat audibly through the crystal, "I've... Connected to the Cutie Map and it's telling Emerson and I to head to the Tree of Harmony." She was silent for a bit, probably processing more information, "I think... I think the Tree of Harmony wants to talk to Emerson and I."

I nodded, as I look to Twilight, "What happened at the edge of the EverFree?"

Twilight's ears were splayed back when I asked, "There was an undead stallion that was walking around, but when we got to it, he dropped dead and disintegrated into dust." She sighed, "It was the workings of a Necromancer."

"You mean Unicorns raising the undead?" Rainbow wondered.

"Yes, but it doesn't limit from unicorns, anypony with magic can raise the undead, but the term Necromancer was lost to history and writing it off as a Mare's Tale." Twilight informed us.

"So I believe Celestia begged to differ?" Rarity said while rubbing her hoof on the table.

Twilight nodded again, "While we could head to the mountain that's causing the disturbance, I'm more curious about what the Tree of Harmony has to say."

"Yes," Fluttershy spoke up, "while the Tree did give us this lovely castle, I for one would like to thank the Tree for helping us along the way."

"Yeah, even though we can't throw a party for it, we can just say thank you for, oh, I don't know saving Equestria multiple times?" Pinke said pulling out a cupcake from her mane to eat it, "Mmm!  Chocolate frosting."

I turned to Rainbow and glanced at Applejack, "What do you two think?"

"While I don't like to divert our journey for a side quest, I personally don't mind it at all." Applejack said tipping her hat.

Rainbow shrugged, "Eh, I'm cool with whatever."

I look to Twilight and nodded for her to speak, "Then it settled, we go to the EverFree this afternoon." She looked at me, "Are you going to bring Catrina or Stratus with you?"

I shook my head, "Stratus has a shift while Catrina locked herself in the basement with a new brew that's she's working on. I hope she doesn't make the house blow up." I chuckled as I scratched the back of my head.





Twilight, Rainbow, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie, Fluttershy, and I made our way to the cave entrance of the Tree of Harmony to which Twilight stopped her friends with her hoof stretched out.

"Alright, I know we were going to accompany Emerson to the Tree of Harmony, but I'm breaking my own rules here." She sighed.

"Oh?  You mean don't get in the way of our friends that have a friendship problem?" Fluttershy asked.

Applejack chuckled, "Oops...  Forgot about that, it's been so long since we had that sort of thing."

"Quite so!" Rarity exclaimed, "I do agree with Twilight on this one, we can't interfere when the table calls for either of us, that includes you, Emerson."

I nodded as Pinkie was bouncing up and down, "If the Tree says anything makes sure you get to say our thanks!"

"Will do," I said turning around as I headed straight into the cave.

"Emerson?" Twilight asked as I turned my head to see her, "We'll be out here when you're finished."

Smiling, I nod as I continued inside.  The cave was thriving in nature, Lilly pads were sitting in naturally made ponds as natural light was peeking out from the ceiling, making the beautiful crystal tree glisten.  Just as Twilight described to me, each branch held her and her friend's elements that represented them.  Down at the trunk was Celestia's and Luna's cutie marks engraved on it; probably symbolizing that both Luna and Solar Princess's can use all six elements at once.

"Walk closer, Emerson." That made me jump when Jade spoke aloud through my forearm.

"Jeez, you need a bell or something," I said calming down my heart rate.

Jade giggled, "Sorry, I'll give you some warning next time."

I sighed as I complied with what Jade told me to do.  Walking forward, I reached for the trunk of the tree and before my hand would touch the trunk of the tree, I froze.

"What is wrong Emerson?" Jade asked.

"I know I didn't feel pain when I first touched the table back at the castle, but there is something telling me that it will happen in a different way," I explained.

"I know how you feel, I was scared when I was connected to the Equestrian Map type of network and all the information was flowing and filling me with it.  I'm a bit hesitant as well, but we have to do this, that is if you want."

Sighing as shook my head, "Once this is over, I'm just going to ask for a vacation.  Sound good to you?"

I could feel a warm smile radiating from my body, "Very much so."

With a deep breath my hand touches the trunk of the tree and when I closed my eyes, everything went into a bright light.  There was a feeling of being hugged as I heard someone's voice.

"Hello Emerson," A new voice said.

I opened my eyes to find myself suspended in a very turquoise colored space and to my left was Jade still in her outfit from my dream.  When I looked in front of me, however, I saw that the Tree of Harmony was huge and pulsing with magic.

I blinked, "Was that you, that spoke?" I asked the Tree.

"Yes, it is." She confirmed.

"How... How are you speaking to me?  I thought Starswirl didn't add anything to you." I said thinking back to our conversation.

"While our creator didn't do much with me, he didn't consider that Jade and I are from the same vein of crystal when the Pillars found us." She informed.

Jade spoke finally, "She is communicating through me, in simpler terms, we are sisters in a sense."

"Alright, that part I can understand." I said, "Now, I have to ask, why did you or the Cutie Map call me here?"

There was silence between the three of us, it was quite unnerving, then she spoke, "An old evil has risen from my prison, he is weak, but getting stronger with each passing moon.  His name is Grogar."

Jade and I share a glance as I spoke, "Is he the reason why my friends saw an undead pony?"

"Yes, this is just a small fraction of what he can do.  I'm sure you're going to ask why you were brought here." I nodded, "I wanted to warn you first because it would be the best solution to inform the Element bearers."

Everything seemed to make sense now.  I was very confused on when I touched the table during our confrontation with Starswirl and Jade didn't react to me, it was because the Tree of Harmony herself didn't want me yet.  Also, to find out that Jade and the Tree were sisters was a plus as well.

Then this leads to a bigger question, "I'm guessing that I would have to help my friends on their journey?"

"Very observant of you, Emerson.  With what I'm going to 'teach' to Jade, you can support them with what you already possess."  I was waiting for her to say what I have until it clicked.

"You mean...  How I'm not affected by magic whatsoever?"

"Yes, this includes necromancy as it is a type of magic, but your friends will be affected if Grogar strikes upon them." She informed me.

"That's going to be very useful to know, I'll inform them."

"That would be most appreciated, is there anything else before I begin the process?"

"Oh! Right, Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity wanted to thank you for all that you provided to save Equestria multiple times," I said with a smile.

"I am grateful for them as well, there is so little I can do with my Elements, other than keeping natural evils away." The Tree said, "If that is all you have to say then-"

"Wait." I said raising my hand, "There is one more question before you do."

"Very well, what is your question?"

"I know that the Storm King somehow got me here, but I wanted to know, did you have anything to do with it?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

Once again there was silence, "While Storm King drained all of Four Princesses magic, I decided that I had enough.  It was a small command of magic mind you, but it was enough to call out a being not from our world, no, not from our universe that wasn't affected by magic.  One long strand of lightning was able to choose you, Emerson, it would have chosen someone else if it was aimed somewhere else.  Despite me telling you this, I feel that you have no anger towards me."

"No, I'm not angry at you, despite not being able to see what family I have left, I don't think I ever want to return back at all." I said twiddling my fingers, "At least I got to know what really happened."

Jade spoke, "I'm sure Twilight and the others would be happy to know as well."

I nodded as I looked at the Tree, "I'm ready when you are."

"Very well, it's time for you to know your full potential." She informed me as the space around me turned into a series of multiple colors being cycled around. Rasberry, pink, red, blue, orange, and purple were being repeated over and over as it got brighter each time.  Before I blacked out, the Tree of Harmony spoke, "Let Equestria's Harmony guide you."
> Statistics
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These are the statistics of all the voting you guys have done that has lead Emerson to where he is today.  Before I get down to the charts, I want to personally thank you for your support for this story thus far.  I wanted to try an interaction story again since Sweetie Belle on Earth, but with more planning behind it.  Part one is a success because of you, thank you.

Now, on to the statistics!

Question 1: Where should Emerson Live?
Ponyville: Nine votes
Crystal Empire: Eight votes
Manehatten: Three votes

Question 2: What should Emerson pick?
Construction Job: Two Votes
Odd Job Hunter: Seven Votes
Talk to Tempest: Eight Votes

Question 3: How many roommates will Emerson Allow?
Two Roommates: Six Votes
Three Roommates: Four Votes
Four+ Roommates: Three Votes

Question 4: Who will stay with Emerson?
Catrina and Stratus Skyranger: Thirteen Votes
Clear Skies and Prism Frost: Seven Votes

Question 5: How long should time pass?
Two weeks: Twenty-Three Votes
Two Months: Four Votes

Question 6: What should Emerson do?
Carousel Boutique: Eight Votes
Odd Job Board: Seven Votes
EverFree Forest: Zero Votes

Question 7: What else should Emerson do?
Confronting Catrina: Ten Votes
Odd Job Board: Seven Votes
SugarCube Corner: Five Votes

Question 8: How long should time pass after confronting Catrina?
One Week: Four Votes
Two Weeks: Five Votes
Three Weeks: Three Votes

Question 9: What should Emerson do?
Going home and Trying Again: Nine Votes
Explore the Mysterious Building: Six Votes

Question 10: What should Emerson search first?
Checking out the Computers: Thirteen Votes
The Left and Right door: Zero Votes

Question 11: What should be her name?
Jade: Seven Votes
Aqua: Two Votes
Indigo: One Vote

Question 12: What should Emerson do?
Checking out the Human Dimension: Six Votes
Surprise Choice: Six Votes (Authors Pick)

In total, I gave you twelve questions and the results are fluctuating.  So, what I plan to do, to make sure that everyone can vote for Part II, is that voting is going to be a week-long, meaning the next chapter will take at least two weeks.  This is the best way I can balance between writing stories, College, and Work.  I know what you're thinking, why so long even though you planned it?  Well, I make the plan where the story will with a flow diagram, but writing the story is another matter.  So I hope you understand that the process takes time to do.

Anyway time for our final segment, the summary of what could have been.  These summaries are going to be a paragraph long of what would happen if Emerson chose a different city.  I had a plan for each one and what Emerson's fate would be. The first one below is what happened in Ponyville and then the summary, but since you guys have read the story there will be no need.

Ponyville
Status: Couple
Job: Librarian
House: Mansion
Power: Jade

Summary: This story.

Crystal Empire
Status: Married
Job: Royal Guard
House: Apartment
Power: Jade

Summary: If Emerson chose to go to the Crystal Empire, he will immediately fall for a Unicorn named Fleur de Lis.  She will not notice him because Emerson would have failed to talk to her.  Reason?  Shenanigans of course.  He joins the Royal Guard under Cadance and is trained by Shining Armor.  Fleur de Lis, that Emerson likes, is captured by some Diamond Dogs and he rescues her while combining with Jade in the process. Time skips by as Emerson and Fleur de lis falls in love with him and they get married.  However, a warning is given to Emerson by the Crystal Heart that Sombra will be returning to take the Empire and Equestria as they know it.

Manehatten
Status: Couple
Job: Construction
House: Flat
Power: Jade

Summary: If Emerson chose to go to Manehatten, he would be neighbors with Coco Pommel.  He gets a job in Construction, building a new Skyscraper being the main one.  Coco and Emerson have to leave their complex because the owner couldn't keep up with the payments and is going to be destroyed.  After they left, they eventually get together and share a Flat so they could save some bits.  Time passes and they have become a couple.  While digging up on the construction site, Emerson digs up a crystal and combines with Jade that way.  When Emerson gets adjusted to her, she leads him to the Tree of Harmony where they will talk and the warning will be given.  The Pony of Shadows is somehow leaking back into Equestria and is growing in between dimensions.

As you can see, each one had a plan with the same kind of path, just with different results here and there.  This plan took me around two months with a decision tree that extended to many decisions, this is just the simplified summarized version of that tree.  Not sure how long Part II will take, but I'll be sure to give everyone updates on it if any.  For now, this has been Tank Drill, I hope you guys enjoyed my Interaction Story and you had fun controlling Emerson on what, who, and where he does things.