> My Little Pony: Friendship is Funkin > by Fusionflare374 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Prologue (Edited) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- It’s was a cool night, stars shining in the sky, the moon glistened in the night sky. 3 people were standing in the street lights, a small man with blue hair,a tall man with purple skin, and a girl on speakers right between the two. “So the Boyfriend, are you ready?” The tall man, named Daddy Dearest said. “Beep bo ba!” The small man, named Boyfriend, said eagerly. “Ha! That’s the spirit kid, now… LETS RAP!” The two looked at each other, ready to rap. The girl bobbed her head left and right to the beat. Arrows appearing on top of the two, a left arrow, a down arrow, a up arrow, and a right arrow. Now that the two are ready, the girl named Girlfriend, counted down. 3 2 1 Go! Fnf Dad Battle The music started to play. Boyfriend and Daddy Dearest readied themselves as the arrows appeared. Purple arrows, blue arrows, green arrows and red arrows appeared. The song was intense. Each one singing fast, and their rhythm being in sync. The two getting exhausted, but wouldn’t give up until the end. Finally the song ended, and Boyfriend was victorious. “Yeah!” Boyfriend cheered as he made a peace sign with his fingers Girlfriend jumped off the speakers and hugged Boyfriend tight. “I knew you would beat my dad again.” Girlfriend said happily. Boyfriend blushed lightly. Girlfriend leaned on Boyfriend and gave him a kiss. Boyfriend’s eyes swirled when they were done kissing. Daddy Dearest, looking defeated, fell on his knees. He clutched his hands into a fist, but then he grinned. He got back up on his feet and clapped slowly. “Well done Boyfriend, but I’m far from being done with you.” Daddy Dearest said. Daddy Dearest lifted his arm and snapped his fingers. A portal appeared on the side of Daddy Dearest. Boyfriend and Girlfriend looked at the portal in shook. “This is for embarrassing me for too long Boyfriend.” Daddy Dearest snapped his fingers again and the portal began to suck the Boyfriend in. Boyfriend panicked and grabbed a streetlight post. Daddy Dearest looked at Boyfriend with a sinister look. Little did Daddy Dearest know was Girlfriend was being sucked in as well. Before the Girlfriend could grab anything, she was too late. Girlfriend went through the portal. The Boyfriend and Daddy Dearest were shocked when the Girlfriend went in. “Beep!” Boyfriend cried out. “Sweetie!” Daddy Dearest cried out. Boyfriend let go of the post and went after the Girlfriend. Daddy Dearest did the same. Soon the two went through the portal. Boyfriend and Daddy Dearest were screaming as they were falling down a purple, swirling tunnel. Everything around them started to turn a glowing light. Outside of the portal, the portal stayed, motionless. Then, it started to multiply. More portals appeared and started to move. The original portal vanquished, leaving its cloned portals roaming the world. In the Funky City, a mother with two kids wearing costumes, one was wearing a skeleton costume and the other wearing a Pumpkin costume were walking along the sidewalk. “Alright kids, when we get back home, you better get some sleep, you have school in the morning.” The mother, named Lila said. “Aww, but mom, school is boring.” The kid wearing the Skeleton costume, named Skid complained. “I know dear, but education is good for you too.” Skid crossed his arms and huffed. “Don’t give me that attitude young man!” Lila raised her voice at Skid. “Come on Skid, I’ll be their and we can play more.” The kid wearing the pumpkin costume, named Pump said excited. “Yeah, your right!” Skid say excitedly. The three continued to walk in the dark. Suddenly, one of Daddy Dearest’s portals appeared in front of them. They all stopped. “What is that?” Pump asked Lila. “I’m not sure Pump.” Lila said nervously. Then, the portal started to suck Lila, Skid and Pump in the portal. “Ahh! Mom, what’s happening?!” Skid said in a scared tone. “I don’t know honey, but you two hold on me tightly.” They held on tightly as they were consumed by the portal. Somewhere in a dark alleyway, a creature with a lemon shaped head was scavenging the trash bins, looking for anything edible. “Hmm… nothing in here.” The creature named Lemon Demon or Monster said. His stomach growled loudly. He held on his stomach. “I need to find food, otherwise I’ll die of starvation.” He continued to scavenge the trash bin, but then he saw a purple glow behind him. He turned around and saw the portal. “Hmmm… what’s this now?” Monster said confused. The portal started to suck Monster in. Monster tried to resist, but it was no use. The portal consumed Monster. Somewhere in the city, a orange haired guy named Pico was leaning on a wall, spinning around his gun. Then he saw the purple glow and looked over at his side. He saw the portal. He leaned off the wall and looked at the portal. “The hell is that?” Pico said to himself. Then, the portal began sucking him in. Pico pointed his gun and started to fire at the portal, but the bullets only went through. “Well this isn’t how I imagined I would die.” The portal then consumed Pico. Somewhere on the open road, Mommy Mearest laid on her limo, enjoying the nice breeze on her face. “Ahh, what a glorious day. The sun shining on my face, wine next to me, and the stocks are through the roof this week. Nothing can’t ruin this day for me.” Mommy Mearest said as she sitting herself up and grabbing her glass of wine. She sipped her wine and she realized something, she forgot to phone her husband. “I should probably give my husband a call, saying I’ll be back in the next hour or so.” Mommy Mearest grabbed her phone out of her pocket and went to Daddy Dearest’s phone contact. Her phone started to ring, and ring, and ring some more. Just then, the phone picked up. “Hi, this is Daddy Dearest, the best rockstar out their. Leave a message after the tone, even though I might not listen to it.” The phone beeped, but Mommy Mearest hanged up. “Huh, weird. Normally he picks up after the first ring or two. Something must be up.” Mommy Mearest stood up and began to phone again. As the phone began to ring once again, a purple portal appeared. It stood still, waiting. Mommy Mearest didn’t notice it, she was worried something happened to her husband that she was only focused on her phone. The limo got close to the portal, Mommy Mearest looked up and saw the portal. However, she couldn’t avoid it due to the speed of the vehicle and saw sucked in. "enjoying the ride, ma'am?" The driver said out of the window, but noticed he didn't see Mommy Mearest on the roof of the vehicle. "Ehh, ma'am?" Meanwhile in a digital world, a pixelated blonde and handsome guy was sitting in the shade of a blossom tree, as a group of girls surrounded him, having heart shape eyes staring at him. The blonde guy sighed in annoyance as he looked at the group of girls. "Don't you have anything better to do besides bug me?" The blonde guy, named Senpai, said to the girls. "I love you!" One of the girls said. "Please marry me Senpai!" Another girl said. Senpai sighed again. "Of course you girls say the same lines over and over again, it's within your code to say the same lines." Senpai got up from the grassy shade and proceeded to walk away, having his hands in his front pants pocket, as the group of girls followed right behind him. "If only I can escape this god forsaken pixelated world, but alas, I cannot. Not unless a miracle happens." Senpai said with a sigh. Just then, a portal appeared right in front of them. Senpai stopped in his tracks, so did the girls. "What on earth is this? It looks like… a portal? Is my prayers answered?" All of a sudden, the portal started to suck Senpai in. Senpai struggled at first, but realized this could be his ticket out of here. "Yes, get me outta here, I don't want to be in this place any longer!" Senpai said, accepting what will happen next. However, the girls grabbed Senpai's arm, stopping him from getting closer to the portal. "Don't worry Senpai, I'll save you!" One of the girls said. "No, I'll save him!" Another girl argued. "No I will!" Another girl yelled. "Let go of me you fools! I don't need saving!" Senpai yelled at the girls. Senpai tried to pry their grip off of his arm to break free. After a few seconds, they let him go. "Sayonara pixelated world! I will not miss you!" Senpai said his last goodbyes to the pixelated world, as he finally got into the portal. The portal disappeared, leaving the girls, now their eyes shaped as a broken heart now, stood their looking confused and heart broken. "S-Senpai?" One of the girls said sadly. Meanwhile, in the desert, explosions and gunshots were heard from miles as a war raged on the field. A soldier wearing a black uniform, helmet, gloves, pants and shoes, while his skin, vest and goggles were white was driving in a tank. "Come on men! If we take over this sector, we'll have more ground for our base!" The soldier, named John Captain, or also known as Tankman said to his other soldiers. "Capt'n, the north and south side is clear from enemies, we have a clear shot at their base now!" A soldier, named Steve said to John. "Perfect, victory is surely ours!" "Yeah, as long as a portal doesn't sucks you into a different world, we should be alright." John sighed and facepalmed. "God, fucking dammit Steve, you just had to open that mouth of yours." "wha? But I won't happen, so we're fine." Just then, a portal appeared in front of John and started to suck up John. As he was getting sucked up in the air, he turned to Steve and gave him the bird. "Capt'n! Hang on, I'm coming to get you." Steve said as he climbed on the tank. Steve climbed up the top of the tank and reached out his hand to John, but John was far up in the air to grab him. John got fully sucked up into the portal and disappeared, leaving Steve and his men behind. "uhhh… capt'n?" It was a sunny day in Ponyville, sun shining in the blue sky. Ponies roaming the village, fillies running around playing. A purple Alicorn Princess named Twilight Sparkle we’re having a lovely picnic out in a grass field with her good friends Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Spike, Starlight and Tempest Shadow. “It’s nice having the gang all together again.” Starlight said happily. “I agree darling, we haven’t hanged out in ages.” Rarity responded. “Yeah, it’s nice to have one day where we’re not in some adventure.” Twilight said. “You said it Twi.” Spike said as he relaxed his body on a small chair. Before they started to eat, Tempest saw something in the distance. “Uhh guys… what is that.” Tempest gestured her hoof to the sky. All of them looked to where Tempest was pointing and saw the portal. “What in the hay is that?” Applejack said curiously. “I’m not sure Aj” Twilight responded. Then, the portal started to move to Ponyville. All of them got up, looking alarmed. “Whatever that is, it means bad news.” Rainbow Dash said. “Maybe your right Dash, come on girls, let’s investigate whatever that is.” Twilight said. They all nodded and ran back to Ponyville. To Be Continued… > Chapter 1: Boyfriend > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Beep!” Boyfriend cried out. “Sweetie!” Daddy Dearest cried out. Boyfriend let go of the post and went after the Girlfriend. Daddy Dearest did the same. Soon the two went through the portal. Boyfriend and Daddy Dearest were screaming as they were falling down a purple, swirling tunnel. Everything around them started to turn a glowing light. Boyfriend hit something hard as he stopped falling, but he was still out cold. About a few minutes has passed, he opened his eyes. He groaned in slight pain. He tried to get up, but his body was sore and stiff. He lifted his head up and was still blinded by the bright light from the portal. He regained his vision and his body was able to move again. He gently lifted himself up and up on his feet. Boyfriend looked around and saw purple Crystal like pillars. “Huh? Where am I?” Boyfriend thought to himself. He realized he was in a hallway with many doors at each side. He decided to walk around and see where he is. He kept walking and walking, feeling like he is in a maze. “man it feels like I’ve been walking in here forever.” Boyfriend sighed. Just then, he heard footsteps coming towards him. “Could that be… Girlfriend?!” Boyfriend got excited and started to run towards the footsteps. The footsteps got louder and louder to Boyfriend. As Boyfriend was taking a corner, he was knocked down by something. Boyfriend groaned, but he heard another groan. Boyfriend lifted his head, instead of seeing the Girlfriend, he saw a purple horned and winged pony. Boyfriend got up and looked at the pony, looking confused. Boyfriend heard more footsteps coming closer to him. Boyfriend saw a light blue pony with wings and rainbow hair, a pink pony with pink puffy hair, a white pony with a horn and purple hair, a light orange pony with light yellow hair, a light yellow pony with wings and light pink hair, a small purple scaly creature, a light purple pony with a horn and purple hair with cyan stripes and a dark purple pony with a broken horn. “Twilight!” They all cried out. “Twilight? Like that awful vampire romance books?” Boyfriend thought to himself and cringed a bit at the thought of the Twilight books. The ponies got to Twilight as she was beginning to stand back up. “Twilight! Are you okay?” The pony with the purple hair with cyan stripes said worriedly. “Yeah… I’m fine.” Twilight said as she scratched her head. Twilight got up on her hooves and looked around to see what she bumped into. She turned at her friends and noticed that their jaws dropped. “What?” Twilight asked confused. They pointed with one hoof and Twilight looked. Her jaw dropped when she saw Boyfriend. She slowly walked closer to Boyfriend, but Boyfriend backed up as she was approaching. They both stopped walking. Twilight cleared up her throat and began to speak. “Hello, I am Twilight Sparkle. What’s your name?” Twilight said to Boyfriend. Boyfriend looked shocked when she started to talk, but then got him thinking. “if these weird looking ponies can help me… I can find Girlfriend!” Boyfriend thought as he smiled. Boyfriend cleared his throat and began to speak. “Beep bo pa” Boyfriend said. The ponies looked at each other confusedly. “Uhh… can you repeat that?” Twilight asked. “Beep bo pa.” Boyfriend repeated. “Ehh I don’t think he can speak English.” Rainbow Dash said. “huh they don’t understand me? Maybe I should keep taking until they understand. “Beep bo ba do ska doo.” “Um… Fluttershy? Do you know what he’s saying?” Twilight said to Fluttershy. “No… sorry Twilight.” Fluttershy said in a soft tone. Twilight placed her hoof on her chin. She then had an idea. Twilight lit up her horn. “Don’t move. This will only take a second.” Twilight said to Boyfriend. “Beep beep!” Boyfriend said in a frightened tone. Twilight shot out a magical beam and hit Boyfriend. Smoke surrounded Boyfriend for a few moments before he could see again. Boyfriend checked everwhere to see if any changes happened to him, so far he saw no changes. “What did you do to me?!” Boyfriend said in a mad tone. Boyfriend jumped when he heard actually words that came out of his mouth. “My… my voice… I can talk properly!” Boyfriend said in excitement. “I used a spell on you to make you speak in English.” Twilight explained. “Oh why thank you… uhh… what’s your name again?” “Twilight Sparkle. What’s your name?” “My name is Boyfriend.” Boyfriend said as he made a peace sign. “Boyfriend? That’s a weird name.” Rainbow Dash said. “Yeah, I know,” Boyfriend sighed. “What is all of your names?” “I’m Rainbow Dash, fastest pony in Equestria.” Rainbow Dash said. “Hi I’m Pinkie Pie.” Pinkie Pie said as she appeared in front of Boyfriend. “I’m Rarity.” Rarity said. “I’m Applejack.” Applejack said. “I-I’m Fluttershy…” Fluttershy said in a quiet tone. “I’m Spike the Dragon.” Spike said. “I’m Starlight Glimmer.” Starlight said. “Tempest Shadow.” Tempest Shadow said. “It’s nice to meet you all.” Boyfriend smiled. “It’s nice to meet you too.” Twilight smiled. “Hey um… can I ask you a question?” “Of course!” “Have you seen my Girlfriend anywhere?” “What does she look like?” “She’s about the same height as me, red dress?” “No I haven’t seen any pony like that here, sorry.” “Sigh, that’s alright and did you say any pony?” “Of course, it’s how we say it. Why did you ask.” “Back where I’m from it anybody, but I have a strong feeling I’m not where I was, huh?” “Where are you from?” “Earth.” “Well your in Equestria right now.” “Huh? Equestria, that place ain’t anywhere on any map… unless…” Boyfriend suddenly realized. “IM NOT ON EARTH ANYMORE!!” Boyfriend began to panic. The ponies don’t know what to do. Twilight walked over to him and placed a hoof on his shoulder. “Please don’t panic, I’m not sure what’s happening right now, but we will help with whatever is going on.” Twilight smiled. “Thank you.” Boyfriend smiled softly. “No problem.” “Do you have any idea of how you got here?” Starlight asked Boyfriend. “Hmm… last thing I remember was me going into a portal to help my girlfriend, which she was getting sucked in, and then I found all of you.” “A portal?” “Yeah it’s something that you go in and it’s teleports you somewhere else.” “Oh like this.” Twilight said. Twilight lit her horn and purple smoke surrounded her quickly and she was gone. Boyfriend looked around the area to see where she went. She then reappeared in front of Boyfriend. “Woah, that’s pretty cool.” Boyfriend said. “Thank you.” Twilight smiled. “So is that what it was?” Starlight asked. “Yeah pretty much. Girlfriend, her father, Daddy Dearest and I went in the portal, but we must’ve been teleported randomly or something.” Boyfriend said. “Well, maybe my mentor and our Princess can help.” Twilight said. “Your Princess?” “Yeah she’s the ruler of Equestria.” “Oh, that’s pretty neat.” “Yeah, I’ll write her a letter to see if she has seen your girlfriend.” “Thank you for the help, I really appreciate it.” “It’s no problem, we always help out for others. But in the meantime, do you want to stay here for now?” “Really? You would do that for me?” “Of course! Besides I don’t mind if you stay for a while.” “Thank you.” “Anytime, I can show you your room, follow me.” Twilight walked across the hallway, Boyfriend and her friends following behind. They stopped at a door and Twilight used her magic to open the door. She and Boyfriend entered the room. The room had a medium size bed with several pillows, windows with curtains, drawers, etc. “I’ll let you get settled in to your room and we will be back in a while, okay?” “Okay sounds good.” Boyfriend gave her the thumbs up. Twilight smiled and closed the door. Boyfriend walked over to the window, leaned over on it and sighed. “Where are you Girlfriend, I’m starting to get worried.” Boyfriend sighed. Boyfriend went over to the bed to get some rest. He went up on the bed, pulled the covers over him and began to close his eyes. To Be Continued… > Chapter 2: Girlfriend > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The portal began to suck in the Boyfriend, he held on a street post to save himself, but didn’t know that the Girlfriend was being sucked in as well. The Girlfriend and her speakers were being sucked in. Boyfriend saw that she was getting sucked in, he held out his hand for Girlfriend to grab. Girlfriend ran to the Boyfriend and tried to grab Boyfriend’s hand, but it was too late. She missed Boyfriend’s hand and went into the portal. The only thing she heard was Boyfriend and her father calling to her before she closed her eyes as she was falling down the purple tunnel. Girlfriend saw only darkness, but can also hear birds chirping. She slowly opened her eyes and saw the morning sky. She lifted her hand over her eyes to block the sun out. She lifted herself up and saw grass and flowers and different vegetation around the area. She also didn’t realize that she was on her speakers near a small tree shaped throne. “Where am I?” the Girlfriend thought to herself. She lifted herself up from the speakers and noticed strange creatures surrounding her speakers. They were colourful with many bright colours. When Girlfriend lifted herself up, the creatures fell back a bit. “It looks like they are afraid of me…” the Girlfriend said to herself. She got off of her speakers and went over to the creatures, but they stepped back from her. “Please don’t be afraid, I only want to know where I am.” The Girlfriend said to the creatures. None of the creatures moved to her nor spoke to her. Then a little creature stepped forward to Girlfriend. The creature looked timid, but had a bit of confidence to approach Girlfriend. “Hi there little one.” Girlfriend said to the small creature. “H-hi there.” The creature said shyly. “What’s your name?” “I-I’m Ocellus…” “Ocellus, what a lovely name.” Girlfriend smiled. “T-thank you.” Ocellus smiled shyly. “My name is the Girlfriend.” “Hi Girlfriend, y-you have a nice name t-too.” “Thank you.” As the conversation went on between the two, the other creatures went closer to the Girlfriend, knowing that she is not a threat. They all relaxed a bit that Girlfriend would not hurt them. Just then a tall lime green creature appeared in front of the crowd. The other creatures stepped aside as they saw it’s presence, but Ocellus was still interacting with the Girlfriend. When the tall creature approached, Girlfriend stopped talking and froze in place. Ocellus was confused, until she turn around and saw the tall creature, but instead of freezing in one place like the Girlfriend did, she only smiled and bowed. “King Thorax.” Ocellus said. “King Thorax?” Girlfriend said to herself. “Hello Ocellus,” Thorax smiled at Ocellus. “Who’s your new friend here?” “Oh this is Girlfriend, we were talking to get to know her better.” Ocellus said, her shyness pretty much gone. Thorax approached Girlfriend. Girlfriend began to shake a bit, not knowing what he will do you her. Thorax then began to speak. “Hello, I’m king Thorax, but you can call me Thorax if you want.” “O-oh, hello… Thorax.” Girlfriend said nervously. “Oh I didn’t mean to frighten you, I apologize.” “N-no no. You don’t need to apologize to me. I’m new here and everything is new to me.” “Oh really? Where are you from?” “I’m from Earth.” “Earth… never heard of that. Is it somewhere in Equestria that isn’t known?” “Equestria? No I mean planet Earth.” “Hmm… nope, sorry I don’t know that place.” “It’s alright.” Girlfriend sighed. “How did you get here Girlfriend.” “Well, it’s a long story, but I’ll keep it short. My dad and my boyfriend was having a rap battle.” “A rap battle?” “Yeah! It’s where two or more people sing to see who’s better.” “Oh, like regular singing, except without the competition.” “Exactly. Anyways, my boyfriend won, but my dad didn’t like that he won. So he opened up a portal for him to get into. “A portal you say… we saw something circular in the sky that was purple, but it vanished when we saw it. Could that be the portal your talking about?” “Yep that’s the one. Instead of my boyfriend being sucked in, I did. I tried to grab my boyfriend’s hand, but I was too late. I got sucked in and now I’m here.” “Hmmm… I’m guessing that the portal I saw must’ve been yours then.” “I think so, yeah,” Girlfriend sighed. “Now how am I going to get back.” “Don’t you worry the Girlfriend, we will try our best to help you out. I may have a friend and his friends to help us out.” “Really? You would do that… for me?” “Of course!” Thorax smiled. “It’s what friends do.” Girlfriend began tearing up and ran up to Thorax to give him a hug. “Thank you.” Girlfriend whispered. Thorax chuckled. “Anytime.” Girlfriend stopped hugging Thorax and backed up a bit. “Well since your here, you can settle here for a while, if you want that is.” Thorax smiled. “Yes I would love that, thank you.” Girlfriend said. “Anytime Girlfriend.” “Oh oh, can she stay in my room? Please.” Ocellus said excitedly. “Oh, it looks like you really warmed up to Girlfriend huh?” “Yeah! She’s very nice.” “Well since no one is objecting, sure.” Thorax smiled. “Oh thank you, thank you.” Ocellus hugged Thorax. “Hehe, okay, okay. How about you go show your new friend where they will sleep.” “Okay! Come on Girlfriend.” “Okay.” Girlfriend said. Ocellus showed where Girlfriend will be sleeping for a while. They entered a room filled with vegetation and grass that looks like beds. Inside of the room, four of the creatures were in the room. Their was a lightish blue creature, a bright blue creature, a pink baby creature and a light green baby creature. “Hi mom, hi dad.” Ocellus said to the two. “Hi sweetie.” One of the creatures, sounding female said. “Hi dear.” The other creature, sound male said. “Who’s this?” The female creature said. “This is my new friend, Girlfriend.” Ocellus gestured to Girlfriend. “Hi.” Girlfriend waved. “Is it okay if she stays with us for a while, she’s new here.” “Oh, of course, she can stay as long as she wants.” The female creature smiled. “Thank you mom. Come on Girlfriend. I’ll show you my room.” Ocellus used her transparent wings to fly on a patch of grass. Girlfriend climb up on the patch of grass Ocellus was on. They both laid down on the patch of grass. They laid their for a minute before Ocellus started to talk. “Sooo… I was going to ask you something, but it sounded rude, so I didn’t want to ask.” Ocellus said to Girlfriend. “You can ask me anything, I’m all ears.” Girlfriend said to Ocellus. “What kind of species are you? I never seen anything like you before.” “Oh, is that all? It doesn’t sound rude at all. I am half Human and half Demon.” “Half Human and half Demon? I’ve never heard of any of those species.” “Well Humans are like what I look like now, no fur, walk on two legs and wears clothes. A demon is like humans but have horns and powers that can be destructive.” “Ohhhh. Is it alright if I write this down in my notes, just for some research.” “Sure, it’s no problem.” Ocellus grab a pen nearby with her mouth and grab a notebook with her hooves and began writing down Girlfriend’s species type. “Could I ask you something Ocellus?” Girlfriend said Ocellus. Ocellus dropped her pen for her to speak. “Sure what is it?” Ocellus said. “What kind of species are you?” “Oh we are Changelings.” “Changelings?” “Yeah, we changelings can morph into anything. We used to be scary when our queen was here, but since we are reformed, we use our powers for good.” “Huh, that’s pretty cool.” “Thanks.” Ocellus smiled. Just then, the two saw the others getting ready to sleep. They turned off the lanterns they had in their and went to their own patch of grass to sleep. “It looks like it’s time to sleep, we can talk in the morning, okay?” “Yeah, okay.” Ocellus laid her head down and fell asleep. Girlfriend laid their, staring at the celling, thinking. “Don’t worry Boyfriend, I’ll find a way back, I’ll see you soon.” Girlfriend said to herself. Girlfriend closed her eyes and fell asleep. To Be Continued… > Chapter 3: Daddy Dearest > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Sweetie!” Daddy Dearest yelled out to her daughter. Daddy Dearest saw Boyfriend jump into the portal, so he jumped in as well after them. As Daddy Dearest went into the portal, he saw purple swirls. He screamed as he fell further and further into the portal. He started to close his eyes as he fell into a slumber. His vision was darkened, but he heard birds, objects clanking on each other and something boiling in the background. Daddy Dearest slowly began to open his eyes. His vision is blurry, but he started to blink a few times to clear his vision. He slowly lifted himself up and looked around. He saw a window on the left of him. He looked out of the window and saw a walking path with many trees surrounding the path. ”Where the hell am I?” Daddy Dearest said in his mind. He put his feet on the ground, he was about to stand up, but suddenly he had a pain splitting headache. He held his head in pain and groaned a bit. Just then he heard footsteps coming towards him. The footsteps came closer and closer, until a figure appeared. The figure is a zebra with neck rings, giant earrings and rings on the front left legs. It was carrying a tray with a bowl on it using its mouth. The zebra placed the tray on a nearby table. “Ah, I see you are awake. If you weren’t going to wake up anytime soon, I would’ve shake.” The zebra said. “Ugh, where am I? Who are you?” Daddy asked the zebra. “My name is Zecora, the herbalist. To me, you look like a purplest.” “A purple what?” Daddy Dearest said confusedly. “Listen lady, where am I?” “First, must tell me your name. Do not worry, I won’t show you any shame.” Daddy Dearest looked at her in annoyance. “Daddy Dearest, ex rockstar.” “It’s nice to meet you Daddy Dearest. Im not being sarcastic, I am being sincerest.” “Can you not speak like that, it’s getting old.” “I don’t know why you hate my rhythm so. I have been speaking like this, many generations ago.” Daddy Dearest sighed. “Whatever. So now that you know my name, where the hell am I?” “You are in the Everfree Forest. Where everything is green, creatures are vicious, but if you listen closely, it all sounds like a chorus.” “So, this forest is dangerous.” “That is correct, this forest is quite dangerous. However, this forest does have a main purpose.” “Oh yeah? And whats that?” “This mysterious place has a variety of dangerous creatures and animals lurking in the dark. This place also possesses a quality for plants to thrive without pony intervention, which ponies considered this place unnatural to the bark.” “Okay? That doesn’t tell me anything.” Daddy Dearest deadpanned. “Yes, but their is a tree that is very special, known through the whole economy. It’s is known as the Tree of Harmony.” “The tree of harmony?” “Indeed, this tree is more than roots and sticks. This magical tree has helped our heroes, the mane six.” “The mane six?” “Yes, Princess Twilight Sparkle, former bearer of the element of Magic, Applejack, former bearer of the element of honesty, Fluttershy, former bearer of the element of Kindness, Pinkie Pie, former bearer of the element of laughter, Rainbow Dash, former bearer of the element of loyalty, and Rarity, former bearer of the element of generosity. I hope this information will satisfy your curiosity.” “Hmm, maybe they can help me,” Daddy Dearest place a hand on his chin. “Can you bring me to them?” “Of course I can bring to them, but you must rest. For now, you will be my house guest.” “No. I must go now, I must find my daughter.” Zecora pointed to the bowl on the tray. “Drink this, it will help you gain your strength. Once you awake, you will be in back to health.” Daddy Dearest sighed, not wanting to argue with her any longer. “Alright, fine.” Daddy Dearest took the bowl and began to drink what was in the bowl. “Hm, that was actually pretty good, what’s in this?” “I use many plants for healing and for any ponies needs. This will help you sleep and be at ease.” Daddy Dearest begun to yawn and was starting to get sleepy. Daddy Dearest laid back down on the bed and put the blanket back on him. “I guess a small nap won’t kill me.” Daddy Dearest said sleepily. “Indeed, sleep dreams Dearest. Soon, Ponyville we will visit.” Zecora said as she left the bedroom. Daddy Dearest looked at the roof and started to close his eyes. Before he started to fall asleep, he was think about daughter and his wife. ” Don’t worry sweetheart, I’ll find you before he can. Once I find you, we’re leaving him here, in this strange place.” Daddy Dearest closed his eyes and fell asleep. Meanwhile with Zecora, she was in the main room, looking at Daddy Dearest. “I’ve seen many creatures in my lifetime, but I’ve never encountered anything like him before. Perhaps their is more for me to explore.” Zecora said as she looked out of a nearby window and stared at the sky. A few hours had passed as Daddy Dearest began to wake up. He started to open his eyes and lifted himself up. ” Huh… whatever that stuff was, it sure did the trick. I feel a lot better now.” Daddy Dearest said in his mind. Just then, Daddy Dearest saw Zecora holding saddlebags on her back. “Ahh your finally awake, how do you feel? Did my meal help you heal?” Zecora said to Daddy Dearest. “Yeah. I felt like I slept like a baby.” Daddy Dearest replied. “Yes, though you started to snore. To me, you sounded like a boar.” “Hehe, yeah. That must meant it worked.” “I’m glad that you are feeling better. Now that you’re awake, I must deliver a letter.” “And who’s this for?” “It’s for Princess Twilight. She wants a recipe for her mothers eyesight.” “So I’m guessing I’ll be meeting her too?” “Oh course, she will help you find your daughter. If she has seen her, your quest will go shorter.” “Great! Let’s get going then!” Zecora nodded and headed to the front door. She opened the door and both of them began to walk to Ponyville. As they were walking through the forest, Daddy Dearest noticed that it was really dark, like it was in the middle of the night dark. He also notice many eyes staring at them, but did nothing. As they were getting to the end of the forest, they can see light coming from the end. They got out of the forest and into the sunlight. Daddy Dearest covered his eyes from the sunlight until his eyes adjusted. As his eyes adjusted, he saw a small village, filled with ponies, some flying in the air, others walking around, and fillies playing with other fillies. As they began to approach the village, many ponies noticed Daddy Dearest and started to look at him weirdly. “Here we are, Ponyville. Now follow me if you will.” Zecora said to Daddy Dearest. Daddy Dearest nodded and they both proceeded to Twilight’s castle. The two finally made it to Twilight’s castle and they went to the front door. Zecora knocked on the door and waited for a response. After waiting for a few seconds, purple aura surround the door and opened, revealing a purple pony with a horn and wings. “Zecora! Hi, do you have that recipe?” Twilight asked Zecora. “Hello Twilight, yes I do have that recipe you requested. Just to warn you, this was untested.” “I’m sure it will be fine, I always trust your potions,” Twilight noticed the tall figure and widened her eyes. “Uh… Zecora? Who is that?” “Oh, this is Daddy Dearest, I found him outside my hut, and decided to bring him in and took care of him, that was my task. Why do you ask?” “Umm… well…” Twilight said nervously. Just then they heard a voice in the castle. “Twilight? Who’s here? is it her?!” The voice said as they came to the door. “Girlfriend! I’ve misse—“ the voice said before stopping when they saw the figure. “Boyfriend!” Daddy Dearest said angrily. “Oh no.” The voice named Boyfriend said nervously. To Be Continued… > Chapter 4: Skid and Pump > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- In New Funk City, a mother were walking with two kids that are wearing costumes, one was wearing a skeleton costume and the other wearing a Pumpkin Costume. “Alright kids, when we get back home, you better get some sleep, you have school in the morning.” The mother, named Lila said. “Aww, but mom, school is boring.” The kid wearing the Skeleton costume, named Skid complained. “I know dear, but education is good for you too.” Skid crossed his arms and huffed. “Don’t give me that attitude young man!” Lila raised her voice at Skid. “Come on Skid, I’ll be their and we can play more.” The kid wearing the pumpkin costume, named Pump said excited. “Yeah, your right!” Skid say excitedly. The three continued to walk in the dark streets. Suddenly, one of Daddy Dearest’s portals appeared in front of them. They all stopped in their tracks. “What is that?” Pump asked Lila. “I’m not sure Pump.” Lila said nervously. Then, the portal started to suck Lila, Skid and Pump in the portal. “Ahh! Mom, what’s happening?!” Skid said in a scared tone. “I don’t know honey, but you two hold on to me tightly.” They held on tightly as they were sucked into the portal. The three of them began falling down the purple swirling tunnel. As the three were falling, they saw a white light emitting at the end of the tunnel. The three of them, still holding each other, fell further into the tunnel and into the blinding, white light, then everything went dark. Skid’s vision was dark for a moment. Soon enough, his vision was starting to return to him. He noticed he was laying on a wooden floor with many bottles hanging off the roof. He slowly lifted himself up and looked around the room he was in. He saw that it was one big room, having a table, a bed and a chair was the only furniture in the room that Skid could see. The room also had a small library with stairs above it. “Where am I? I remember that I was on the street with Pump and my mom, now I’m in this… strange place.” Skid thought in his mind. Just then, a door opened and a cat like creature came into the room and closed the door, putting its head on the door. Skid quickly hid behind the single chair in the room. “Man, I can’t believe Verko tripled my debt all because of that crazy pony,” the cat creature sighed. He turned around and looked around the room. “Well I did save his life from possible doom, maybe that can pay my debt? No… that’s stupid.” ”Oh, this must be this guys place? If he sees me, he might think I’m stealing from him. I better get out of here, but how?” The cat creature opened a door and walked to another room that looked like a kitchen. Skid saw this opportunity to get out of his place. He stayed quiet as best he could, but the floor was squeaking under his feet, making noise that can alert the cat creature. He managed to get to the door and was about to open it, but he stopped when he heard the cats voice. “I wouldn’t go out if I were you, this place is filled with crooks that will want to sell ya.” The cat creature said to Skid. Skid quickly turn to see the cat crossing his arms, leaning on the wall. “I’m very sorry sir. I don’t know where I am. One moment I was with my mom and best friend, the next moment I’m here. I’m not here to steal anything I swear!” Skid said in a panicked tone. “Hey, it’s alright kid, you don’t look like a stealing type,” the cat creature stopped leaning on the wall and approached Skid. “What’s your name?” “I’m… Skid, what is your name?” “Oh yeah, heh, where are my manners. Cappers the name, charming is my game.” “It’s nice to meet you Capper.” Skid raised his hand for him to shake. “Nice to meet you too Skid.” Capper crouched down to Skid’s height and shook his hand. They stopped shaking hands and Capper got up, Skid looked out of a nearby window. “Where am I Capper?” Skid asked. “This is Kludgetown, a city where you want something, you have to give something. But this place is getting more desperate with trading.” “What do you mean by that?” “Everyone would sell their friends for a few bits, that’s how desperate they are. I was also the same of them.” “Like how?” “I was going to sell my friends, six ponies and a dragon. I was going to sell them to a crime boss, Verko, to pay off my debt.” “That’s awful.” Skid backed away from. “Don’t worry kid, I didn’t sell them, they escaped and I tried to bring a crazy broken horned pony away from them, but ended up finding them anyway. Afterwards, I am friends with the mane six. My one friend, Rarity, made me this cape and hat.” “But do you have to pay this Verko guy?” “Unfortunately, yes. I had to steal things to pay off my debt. I have to persuade people about stuff being cursed and I will take it so I can it off them.” Capper sighed. “So your a con artist?” “Yes, yes I am.” “Oh.” “Yeah, and after that crazy pony zapped Verko, he tripled my debt.” “That’s just rude.” Skid crossed his arms. “Well, that’s just business kid. Can’t help it.” “Is their something I can help with that?” “I’m afraid not, unless I sell you, but I won’t. You seem like a nice kid, I’m not sure what they will do to you.” “Oh, okay.” “But what I can do is help you find your friend and mother, my friends can help you if I can take them to you.” “Really?! You would do that with a kid you just met?” “Of course! I may be a con artist and only care about me and the debt, but now I want to help others. I know a guy that has a airship, he’s a good friend of mine. If we have to go to him, it’s now,” Capper opened the door. “Let’s get going.” Skid nodded and went beside Capper. Capper went first out the door, Skid following behind. Skid walked out and into the bright outside. He covered his eyes for a moment before adjusting to the sunlight. He looked around him and saw all the buildings were broken like and dusty. He looked around again and saw strange creatures staring at him. Spooky. Skid said in his mind. Skid looked at Capper and asked him a question. “Isn’t it weird that you are helping someone with a skeleton costume?” Skid asked Capper quietly. “I’ve seen strange things before, nothing really surprises me anymore. Plus, I hide my expressions pretty well. But I think that the costume is pretty cool.” Capper replied. “Thank you.” They remained silent for a minute, before Skid felt very hot and he stuck his tongue out. “We’re almost there, if we keep up the pace, we’ll be their in a few minutes.” “Where do you think your going Capper?” A voice said out of nowhere. Capper and Skid looked around and saw a mole with a suit and a top hat on and two strong looking moles on his left and right. “Oh no…” Capper whispered. “What’s wrong?” Skid said quietly. “It’s Verko.” Verko and the strong moles approached the two. Verko crossed his arms and tapped his foot. “Where are you going?” Verko asked, sounding annoyed. “I’m… finding more stuff for me to sell. The people here want something more exciting, so I’m going to a place where I can get more things.” Capper tried to lie to Verko. “Sounds to me like you are trying to run,” Verko said in a mad and annoyed tone. “So Capper, do you have the rest of my money?” “No Verko, just give me another week and I promise —“ “IM SICK OF YOUR PROMISES!! If you don’t give me the money now I will —“ Verko looked down and saw Skid. He moved his glasses and leaned to Skid. “My, my, what do we have here.” Capper moved in front of Skid. Verko got back up and looked at Capper. “Tell you what, you sell me that thing and you are debt free.” Capper looked at Skid, which Skid made a scared expression. Capper nodded at Skid and looked back at Verko. “No deal Verko, this kid lost his best friend and mother, so I’m getting my friends to help me out.” “I don’t care if he lost his family or not, give me the kid or else!” “No!” “Very well then, if you won’t get it to me, I’ll take it then!” Verko snapped his fingers and two muscular moles approached the two. “Uh—“ Capper said before one of the muscular moles smacked him to the ground. The two approached Skid. Skid was about to run, but the other mole was behind him. What can I do, think Skid think! Wait! I know! Skid thought to himself and had an idea. Skid crouched a bit and stretched out his arms in a pushing position on the right side. He then brought his arms back to his chest. He then did the same on the left side. He kept doing it in a fast motion, while smiling. The moles looked at each other, then back at Skid. They started to smile and began to do the dance as well. “Hey! What are you…?” Verko looked at the three. As Verko looked at the three and started moving his head in a dancing manner. He then started to do the dance too. Capper looked at the four in confusion. Skid stopped dancing and ran to Capper. “Let’s get out of here while their distracted.” Skid said to Capper. Capper nodded and the two started to run from Verko. They got to the dock and saw several airship parked. Capper lead the way to his friend. As they approached his friend, Skid saw it was a giant fish like creature. It had a eyepatch on one of his eyes. “Hey Fishlegs, how have you been?” Capper said to the fish creature. “What do you want now Capper?” Fishlegs said annoyed. “What? I don’t need anything, just a ride to Ponyville.” Fishlegs sighed. “Alright, but that will be fifty bits.” “Fifty bits?!? Do I look like I’m made of bits??” “From the way you dress, I would assume so.” “Come on man, just one more free ride.” “Look man, I’m trying to make a legitimate business and I can’t have you getting free rides. If you get free ride, everyone will want free rides. Now pay up.” “Please Fishlegs, I have to get this kid to my friends so he can find his mom and best friend.” Fishlegs looked down and saw Skid, which he was doing a puppy eye look. Fishlegs sighed. “Alright fine, but I’m only doing this for the kid, or whatever this is.” Fishlegs said. “Your a good friend Fishlegs, you won’t regret this.” Capper said as he and Skid started to board Fishlegs airship. “I already am.” Fishlegs sighed. Fishlegs looked at the entrance of the dock and saw Verko and his goons running towards their direction. “Capper! Get back here!” Verko yelled out. “Oh yeah, and Verko is chasing us, so you may need to go now.” Capper mentioned. Fishlegs sighed and untied the rope from his airship and boarded . The airship propellers started and they left the docking area. Verko, standing by the edge of the dock, started yelling at Capper. “If I see you here again Capper, your a dead cat! You hear me! A dead cat!” Verko yelled out to Capper. “Welp, no going back now.” Capper sighed. “I’m sorry Capper, this is my fault.” Skid said sadly. “Don’t blame yourself bud, I was going to leave anyways. I knew we would try to kill me or something, so I caught you by the best time actually since I was going to leave today.” “But where will we go now?” “Don’t worry, I know some ponies that they will bring me in and you as well for the time being.” Skid nodded at Capper and they stayed silent for a while. Skid’s mask was getting hot again, but this time he took it off. As he did, Capper looked at him in shook. Skid saw his expression and was confused. “What?” Skid asked. “That was an actual costume?” Capper said, still in shook. “Yeah… I wear this everyday because everyday is the spooky month.” Skid said happily. “Spooky month? What’s that?” “It’s where me and my friend, Pump, do spooky things together, like watching spooky movies, haunted houses, all that stuff.” “Huh… sound to me like your explaining Nightmare Night.” “Nightmare Night?” “Yeah, it’s where ponies wear costumes like you and collect candy and do Nightmare Night games.” “Sounds to me that it’s similar to Halloween.” “Halloween?” “It’s pretty much similar to what you were talking about.” “Oh, so you give candy to Nightmare Moon’s statue so she doesn’t eat you?” “…no? We just eat our candy when the nights over.” “Oh, never mind then,” Capper leaned on the rails. “So what kind of species are you? I’ve never seen anything like you before.” “Oh, I’m a human.” “A human? Never of them.” “We’re like you but without fur everywhere. We only have hair on top of our heads and some other places.” “Huh, cool.” For the rest of the flight, Skid and Capper watched in the sky at the front of the airship, while Capper putting a hand on Skid’s shoulder. Darkness surrounded Pump for a few moments, before coming to his senses. He slowly opened his eyes and slowly lifted his back up. He looked around and saw he was in a room filled with fabrics, a table with a stitching machine on it and mannequins that look like horses. Pump got up and look at his surroundings. Where am I? Pump said in his mind. Just then he heard footsteps. He went over to where he heard the footsteps. He came to a closed door and he went to open it, but something else was opening it, a pale sap green aura on the doorknob where Pump was about to hold. The door opened and on the other side, a white small pony with light greyish harlequin eyes. The pony also had a horn on top of its head. “Gotta bring the fabric to Rarity so she doesn’t tell me the hundredth… time?” The pony said to itself, before looking at Pump. The two locked eyes for a moment, but for them it felt like forever. Pump cleared his throat and began to talk. “Uh… hi.” Pump said to the small pony. The pony screamed and ran away, yelling out Rarity’s name. well, that was weird, I like it. Pump left the room and into a hall. He saw some stairs going down. He went down the stairs and into a room with mirrors with buckets on the floor near them. He went into the room more and saw a platform with three big mirrors, a changing room and a single pony mannequin. Is this a… barber shop? Just then, Pump heard more footsteps coming towards him. The white small pony appeared again, but a light grey pony that is bigger than the other pony with moderate azure eyes and a horn appeared. Pump eyes widened in astonishment of the beauty of the light grey pony. She’s gorgeous. Pump said in his mind. But all of a sudden, the light grey pony screamed, making Pump jump. “Monster!” The light grey pony screamed. The light grey pony’s horn flashed a light cornflower blue aura and it picked up a broom. The light grey pony started to run at Pump, swinging the broom at his direction. Pump ran in the room as the light grey pony continued the chase. Pump suddenly trip on his own foot and fell. Pumps pumpkin mask fell off and landed on the floor. The light grey pony was about to hit Pump, but stopped when she saw the white skin boy with black curly hair. The pony put the broom back and lowered herself to Pump’s height. “Are you alright darling?” The pony asked Pump. “Uh… yeah?” Pump said with uncertainty. “I’m glad. So sorry about that dear, Sweetie Belle thought you were a monster.” The pony said as she moved her hoof to the white pony, Sweetie Belle. “Oh… it’s fine. I’m Pump, what’s your name?” “Oh dear, how rude of me, I’m Rarity.” Rarity said. “It’s nice to meet you Rarity,” Pump picked up his pumpkin mask and put it back on him. “What is this place anyway?” “Oh! You are in my boutique.” “A boutique? Isn’t that a place that you make dresses?” “That’s right darling, but this is also my house as well.” “Oh. I’m sorry, I woke up here and I’m not sure where I am. One moment I was with my friend and his mother, now I’m here.” “Hmm… did you go into a purple portal by chance?” Rarity asked. “Yeah! How did you know that?” “A blue haired human came here through a purple portal as well.” “You mean… Boyfriend?! Boyfriend’s here?!?” Pump said excitedly. “Why yes he is, do you know him?” “Yeah, we rap battled against him before.” “We?” “Yeah, me and Skid,” Pump pointed to his side, but no one was there. “Skid?” Pump looked around the place. “I’m sorry darling, but I don’t know somepony named Skid.” “Oh… we must’ve been separated while being teleported here.” Pump said sadly. “I’m sure your friend isn’t far from here.” “Yeah your right, but can I see Boyfriend? Maybe he knows where he is.” “Of course dearly,” Rarity looked at Sweetie Belle. “Sweetie Belle, stay here, I won’t be gone for too long.” “Okay sis. Oh and sorry for calling you a monster Pump.” Sweetie Belle said, sounding guilty. “It’s fine, I forgive you, beside Skid and I get called names worse than that.” “Like what?” “Ehhh… I don’t think I should say them.” “Oh okay.” “Follow me darling.” Rarity said to Pump. Pump nodded and Rarity opened the door using her magic. They stepped outside and began to walk into Ponyville. Pump looked around and saw many colourful ponies and fillies everywhere he looked. Many of them talking to each other, walking around or playing. Rarity and Pump were coming to a castle made out of crystal. Pump oh’d and awe’d to the size of the castle. As they got to the doors of the castle, Pump can see the Boyfriend and Daddy Dearest. “Where is my daughter!” Daddy Dearest yelled at Boyfriend. “I don’t know Dearest!” Boyfriend yelled back. “You two, please stop fighting.” Twilight tried to stop the fighting. “Stay out of this!” Daddy Dearest snapped at her. “Hey, leave her alone! She’s trying to help me find her!” “Since when can you speak anyway?! I remember you just going bop bo bap!” “Twilight put a spell on me so I can speak properly.” “I prefer you booping, but your annoying when you speak.” “And you sound like a old man… old man!” Daddy Dearest growled at Boyfriend, both of their head colliding with each other, teeth bared. Just then, they heard a familiar voice. “Boyfriend!” Pump yelled out. The two looked and they saw Pump running towards them. “Pump?” Boyfriend said confusedly. Pump ran to Boyfriend and hugged him. “Pump, how did you get here?” “A strange purple portal appeared in front of me, Skid and his mom. We got sucked in and I got teleported to Rarity’s boutique.” Pump explained. “That’s right darling.” Rarity spoke up as she approached all of them. “A purple portal you say,” Boyfriend said as he slowly looked at Daddy Dearest. “That’s funny, because Daddy Dearest made a portal that is purple and now we’re in this mess.” “Don’t blame me, your the reason we’re here.” Daddy Dearest said. “And how is it my fault?!” “Because your dating my daughter!!” “WILL YOU TWO STOP FIGHTING!!!” Pump yelled at the two, scaring Twilight, Rarity, Zecora, Boyfriend and Daddy Dearest from his volume. “Fighting is not going to get us nowhere! We must work together to look for Skid and Lila!” “I hate to admit it, but he’s right,” Daddy Dearest sighed. “Alright, if we find my daughter, Skid and Lila, you can continue to date my daughter and I’ll stop trying to kill you. Deal?” Daddy Dearest extended his arm towards Boyfriend. “Hmmm… deal!” Boyfriend extended his arm and shook Dearest’s arm. “I’m glad you two are friends now.” Twilight said in relief. “We’re not friends, we are just acquaintances. That’s all.” “I hope we’re not interrupting anything.” A voice said in the distance. Everyone looked to see who said that. They saw Capper and Skid coming towards them. When Pump noticed Skid his expression turned to him being excited and he started to run towards the two. “Skid!” Pump said excitedly. “Pump!” Skid said as he ran to Pump. They both hugged each other tightly. Capper, Twilight and Rarity awe’d at the reunion. “Are you hurt Pump?” Skid asked worriedly. “I’m fine, are you hurt?” Pump asked worriedly as well. “I’m fine too. Capper kept me safe from any danger.” Skid pointed at Capper. “Thank you mister.” Pump said to Capper with a single tear on one of his eyes. “Hey, just call me Capper and it’s no problem. I couldn’t leave him by himself, besides, I had my own… problems. So I’m here to stay low for a while.” “Verko darling?” Rarity asked Capper. “Verko.” Capper sighed. “Well your always welcome to stay at my place as long as you want darling.” “Thank you Rarity.” “Well we found Skid, now we need to find Lila and Girlfriend.” Boyfriend said to everyone. “Yeah… but where would they be?” Daddy Dearest thought. “How about we call it a day, we can focus on this tomorrow.” Twilight said to everyone. “Twilight is Right. We will come back tomorrow when it’s nice and bright.” Zecora said to everyone. Daddy Dearest growled a bit, before he sighed. “Fine.” “Great! I’ll stay here with Twilight.” Boyfriend said. “And I guess I’ll stay with the rhyming zebra. It’s better than staying here with this blue haired midget.” “Are you two wanting to stay with me and Capper?” Rarity asked the spooky kids. “Are you sure?” Skid asked. “Of course, we have plenty of room for you two.” “Then I guess it’s okay with us. Thank you… uh…” “Rarity darling, my name is Rarity and it’s not a problem.” “Then it’s settled, we will look for Girlfriend and Lila tomorrow,” Twilight said to everyone. “For now, we will treat our new friends nicely, right every pony?” “Right.” Said Rarity, Capper and Zecora. As everyone was starting to depart, Skid and Pump went with Rarity and Capper to her boutique. As they got to her boutique, she looked at Skid and Pump. “Oh, you should meet my sister, you two will make great friends with her and her other friends.” Rarity smiled as she closed the door behind her. To Be Continued… > Chapter 5: Monster/Lemon Demon > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Somewhere in a dark alleyway, a creature with a lemon shaped head was scavenging the trash bins, looking for anything edible. “Hmm… nothing in here.” The creature named Lemon Demon or Monster said. His stomach growled loudly, he held on his stomach. “I need to find food, otherwise I’ll die of starvation.” He continued to scavenge the trash bin, but then he saw a purple glow behind him. He turned around and saw a portal. “Hmmm… what’s this now?” Lemon Demon said confused. The portal started to suck Lemon Demon in. Lemon Demon tried to resist, but it was no use. The portal consumed Lemon Demon. What he could see was purple swirls as he fell down that feels like he’s been falling down forever. He looked down and saw a bright light coming towards him. As the light approached him, his vision turned dark. Lemon Demon finally gained conscious, he held his head with his hand. He looked around the area and decided to get up from the floor. “Hmmm… where am I?” Lemon Demon said confusedly. Just then he heard a door open behind him. He turned behind him and looked down. He saw a pony wearing a maiden dress. The maiden pony closed the door behind her and turn around. As she turned around, she noticed Lemon Demons legs and slowly lifted her head up and saw his lemon shaped head. They locked eyes with each other, the pony maid looking nervous, while Lemon Demon stared at her. As he was staring at her, his stomach started to growl, his eyes slitted, mouth began to drool and he begun to approach her. “Well, well, well. I don’t really care where I am anymore. As long as I get a meal, than I’ll be happy.” Lemon Demon said as he approached the maiden. “O-oh, u-um… I can g-get you a meal… s-sir?” The maid stuttered. “Oh but my dear, the meal is already served.” “W-what do y-y-you mean?” Lemon Demon approached the maid. The maiden was cornered, but she remembered the door behind her. She opened the door and ran into a bedroom. Lemon Demon entered the bedroom and kept approaching her. Since she had nowhere to go, Lemon Demon finally caught her. “Don’t worry, you will be helping me big time with your sacrifice.” Lemon Demon said as his mouth started to open towards her face. “P-please, don’t d-do this!” The maiden cried out, tears flowing off her face. As his teeth was about to reach her face, he heard footsteps behind him. “How’s it going in there Alice?” The voice said near the bedroom door. The voice came into view and it was a white female pony with a crown, horn, wings and had a sun symbol near her flank. She approached the room, and was shocked to see what happening. “Who are you? What are you doing to my maiden?!” The pony, named Celestia, demanded. Lemon Demon looked at Celestia and dropped the maid. “Well, it looks like I have a better meal for me to enjoy.” “What to do you mean by that?” “Heheh… you will find out.” Lemon Demon started to charge Celestia. Celestia’s horn started to glow yellow and she fired a yellow bolt at Lemon Demon. The bolt impacted Lemon Demon and made him hit the floor with a thud. As he fell down, he was going to reach her, but then fainted. Celestia went inside the room and saw the maid, shaking like crazy on the floor. She went over to her and knelt down. “Alice? What happened? Who is this?” Celestia said to the maid. “I-I thought he was a guest of yours… b-b-but he looked at me w-weirdly. He s-said to me that as long as I get a meal, h-he’ll be happy. B-but I think… he wanted me to be the m-meal.” The maid said with tears in her eyes. Celestia looked at Lemon Demon and back to the maid. “It looks like this… creature is dangerous and needs to be contained,” Celestia looked out of the door.” “Guards!” In a few seconds, two male guards came into the room and saluted. “Yes Princess?” One of the guards said. “Take this maiden to the medical room to see if she’s hurt.” “Yes your majesty.” One of the guards said as they went to the maid and lifted one of her hooves and walked her out the room. “You. Help me with this… thing and put it in the dungeon. I will decide what to do with this creature.” “Of course your majesty.” The other guard said. The guard used its horn to lift up Lemon Demon, but was struggling to keep him up. Celestia saw he was struggling and helped out. They lifted Lemon Demon into the air and left the bedroom. They walked into the hallway and into the throne room. In the throne room, a dark blue princess named Luna, was sitting on her throne chair and noticed Celestia and the guard carrying the creature. Luna got up of her chair and approached Celestia. “Sister, what happened? What are you carrying?” Luna asked confusedly. “This… thing attacked one of our maids and tried to attack me. So we’re going to put it in a dungeon cell and have it talk when it awakens.” Celestia replied. “Alright sister.” The two sisters went over to a wooden door. “Luna, would you mind opening the door for us?” “Yes sister.” Luna used her horn and a dark blue aura and opened the wooden door. The door lead to a dark room with stairs going to the bottom. They went down the stairs, leading further into the darkness. They reached the bottom floor, the floor made of concrete, cells made out of metal bars, and the cold, empty silence filled the room. The guard and Celestia slowly lowered Lemon Demon into a cell and closed the cell door, locking him in. “We will come back here in a few hours to investigate why this creature attacked.” Celestia said to Luna. “Okay Tia.” Luna responded. The guard, Celestia and Luna started to go back up the stairs, but Luna turned around to look at Lemon Demon, who was looking at her. He whispered to her as she was about to leave. “Please… I… need… food…” Lemon Demon said weakly. Luna looked at him with a upset expression, she went up the stairs, leaving Lemon Demon alone once again. The three of them made it back to the throne room, but Luna was a few second behind, looking upset. Luna looked at her sister, to which she is talking to the guard that went with them. “I need two guards to guard the door, and two others in the dungeon room to make sure it won’t do anything it might regret.” Celestia commanded the guard. “As you wish, your majesty.” The guard said as he ran out of the throne room. Luna looked at Celestia, looking troubled by the events. “Tia… are you alright?” Luna asked Celestia. Celestia turned to her and gave her a smile. “It’s okay Lulu, I’m okay. I’m just thinking of how it got in my castle or where it came from.” Celestia place a hood on her chin. “Hmmm, how about I talk to it.” Celestia looked at her with a worried, but also stern look. “Absolutely not Luna! We don’t know what that thing is capable of. We need a plan first to approach and talk to it without angering it. For now, let’s leave it be for now. You understand Luna?” “I… I understand Celestia.” “Good. Don’t worry, I won’t harm it, unless it does something like that again. I’m going to check on the maid that got attacked by that thing, see you soon little sis.” Celestia said as she left the throne room. Luna looked at the wooden door and sighed. She placed a hoof on her chin, think of what Lemon Demon said. It wants food… is that why he attacked my sister? Luna decided to head to the kitchen, she had an idea, but it was risky without knowing what Lemon Demon can do. She opened the doors to the kitchen and saw many ponies cooking food for breakfast. Luna went inside and saw the head chef giving orders to the other chefs. “Make sure you make the eggs are well done, we want the princesses to have a good breakfast!” The head chef yelled. The head chef turned his head and noticed Luna entering the kitchen. “Ah, Princess Luna. What can I do for you?” “Can I get a plate of the food that is available?” Luna asked the chef. “Of course Princess, must be hungry huh? A hard night fighting the nightmare of every ponies dreams?” “Heh, I guess you can say that. May I have the food now?” “Oh right, yes,” the head chef pointed at one of the chefs. “You! Grab the tray of the food that is ready, and make it snappy, we don’t want the princess waiting.” The chef nodded and walked past other chefs and grabbed a silver tray using his mouth by the bottom. He slowly went back to the head chef and Princess Luna. Luna lifted the tray with her magic. “Thank you.” Luna thanked the two. “No problem Princess, I hope you enjoy.” The head chef said to Luna. “I will, thank you.” Luna said as she left the kitchen. Luna left the kitchen and headed back to the throne room. As she opened the doors to the throne room, she saw two guards guarding the wooden door. Luna placed the tray on her back and casted a spell so the guards couldn’t see the tray. She approached the guards, to which they saluted. “I wish to talk to the creature.” Luna said to the guards. “Sorry Princess Luna, we have been given orders to guard this door until Princess Celestia returns.” One of the guards said to Luna. “I see. Well, my sister told me to start the interrogation now as she will be busy.” The guards looked at each other and nodded at each other. One of them opened the door for Princess Luna. Luna nodded to the guards and went down the stairs. As she reached the bottom, two other guards with spears were by Lemon Demon’s cell. The guards looked at Luna and saluted to her. “May I speak to the creature in private? The interrogation is going to begin now.” The guards nodded and made their way up the stairs. Luna went over to Lemon Demon’s cell and sat on the cold floor, using her magic to lift the invisible tray on the floor. She saw that Lemon Demon was sitting crossing its legs, staring at the back wall, away from her gaze. “Why did you return? I’m a menace to society.” Lemon Demon said to Luna. “I don’t think you are. I’ve heard what you said as I was about to leave.” “Oh… I’m guessing your gonna taunt me about that, huh?” “No, in fact,” Luna cancelled the spell and the tray reappeared. Lemon Demon turned his head to Luna and saw the tray. Luna lifted the tray dome and revealed the fresh food. Lemon Demon looked at the food and his mouth started to drool. Luna used her magic to bring the tray to Lemon Demon’s cell. As the tray was in his cell, Lemon Demon took the tray and devoured the food. He ate the food within seconds before he dropped the tray. Luna looked at Lemon Demon with a shocked expression. Lemon Demon was licking his fingers before looking at Luna. “Oh, heh, sorry bout that, you can tell that I eat huh.” Lemon Demon said, scratching his head. “Heh, yeah I can see that.” Luna giggled a bit. “Do you have anymore?” “Sorry, but no.” “Oh. I thought that was going to be enough, but I haven’t had a proper meal in weeks.” Luna looked at him with a sad expression, before she had an idea. She used her horn and casted a spell near Lemon Demon, making a bright light, causing him to cover his eyes with his hands. He uncovered his eyes and his eyes widened. He saw more food on the floor, looking like it’s mostly healthy foods, but also sandwiches and many more for him. He looked at the food and looked at Luna. He took a handful of food and shoved the food in his mouth. It took him a little longer to eat most of the food. Half of the food was eaten, but their was some left that he didn’t eat. He placed his hands on his stomach. “Ahhh, I haven’t had that much food in a long time.” Lemon Demon said with a satisfied sigh. “Heh, I’m glad you eaten, you looked weaken,” Luna said as she used her horn and the remaining food disappeared. “And now you are full, I want to talk. First up, what is your name?” “Oh, right… my name is Monster, but you can call me Lemon Demon.” “It’s nice to meet you Lemon Demon, my name is Princess Luna, but you can call me Luna. So why is your name Monster?” “It’s nice to meet you as well Luna. And the reason I named myself that is because… well, I eat anything that looks edible, even… other beings.” “That also goes to my next question.” Lemon Demon looked at Luna with a shamed expression. “I think I know what your going to talk about, but please continue.” “Why did you attack my sister?” “Wait, which one, the one with the maid dress or the tall white one?” “The tall white one is my sister, Celestia.” “Ah, sorry about that. I’m actually a nice guy… or I want to be.” “What do you mean?” “I… wanted to be a nice guy, but this hunger keeps me from that.” “Your hunger?” “Yes… for you see… I’m an… experiment.” Lemon Demon said in a sad tone. “An… an experiment?” “Yes, it’s a long story, but I’ll keep it kinda short, if you want to hear it of course.” “Yes, I would love to hear your story.” “Very well then.” It all started a long, long time ago, a demon named Daddy Dearest and his wife, Mommy Mearest were creating some dancers in a cauldron, pretty weird but whatever. Anyways, instead of creating a group of demon dancers, they instead created me. When I was created, I was just a lemon shaped head with eyes and a mouth. I looked at them and thought I was going to be part of their family, but I was wrong, oh so wrong. “What happened? Where is our patch of dancers?” Mommy Mearest asked Daddy Dearest. “I’m not sure… did we screw up the formula?” Daddy Dearest said to Mommy Mearest. “No, we’ve been using the same formula for centuries now. This never happened before.” “Hmm… I have an idea. An idea that can get us a lot of money.” Daddy Dearest said with a sinister smile. At that time I never understood what he meant. Daddy Dearest picked me up and shoved me in a bag, though he could’ve just kept me in his hands, but I digress. He was walking me somewhere, but I didn’t know where at that time. We went into a building and he used used some momentum to throw me in a room without throwing the bag with me. I looked around the room that I was in, it was made out of glass and a metal door. I had to hop my way to the glass to see my surroundings better. I saw Daddy Dearest and a person wearing a lab coat talking. “Hold on a second, a person in lab coats?” Luna interrupted Lemon Demon. “Yeah, they are called scientists.” Lemon Demon responded. “Oh, now I know what you mean now. Please continue.” Anyways, Daddy Dearest was talking to a scientist, though I didn’t know what they were talking about. As the conversation was over, the scientist grabbed a case filled with money. The scientist offered the case to him… and he accepted it. He left the place, without looking back at me. I was… upset, but I couldn’t cry, not sure why, but I couldn’t. As soon as Daddy Dearest left, the scientist began to experiment on me. Many scientist were in near my glass room, having clipboards and writing down notes. One of the scientists had a cart with needles filled with many substances. “In order to go further with our experiments, we need to build a body for it,” one of the scientists said. “Let’s start with experiment #1.” Another scientist picked up a needle with a dark yellow substance, and no it’s not pee… at least I hope it wasn’t. They injected the needle into me, but nothing happened. They kept injecting me with needles, but nothing worked. After a week or two, they finally did it. After many failed attempts, they finally made a substance that created my body. I don’t know what the substance they used, but it was a black like substance. As they injected the substance in me, the next day, It started to developed my body and then it effected my head, making it grow so it would be able to correspond with the black substance. After my body was done developing, the scientists were thrilled. They wanted to start the real experiments, by that i mean my body’s capabilities. Endurance, strength, abilities, you name it. I passed with flying colors, but their are some problems that I have. For you see, the needles that they injected into me finally took effect on me. The needles gave me 3 key side effects that the needles have given me. Two of the good side effects are good good for me to defend myself, but one of them is like a curse. One of them are sword hands made of the same color of my head. This must’ve been the substance they first used on me. “Could you by chance show me?” Luna interrupted Lemon Demon once again. “Sure, why not.” Lemon Demon said. Lemon Demon lifted his hands and both hands extended into yellow sharp-like swords. “Woah! Those are cool!” Luna said in awe. “Heh, yeah, their pretty neat. They can cut into pretty much anything.” “So… why didn’t you break out of this cell?” “I was too weak to use them. And also… what’s the point? Everywhere I go, people think of me as a monster, that why I named myself after that, a monster.” “Don’t say that about yourself, I don’t think your a monster, I think your a sweet, and kind creature.” Luna said with a smile. Lemon looked at her and his cheeks turned red a bit, then turned away from her in embarrassment. “Heh, thank you Luna.” “Anytime, can you tell the other two of these side effects?” “Right.” Anyways, the second ability is either for good or bad. Unfortunately, I used it for bad once, but I was eventually stopped by a small blue haired guy. This power is called corruption, it can make any person or creature that I touch change their appearance into a dark color like my body. Their eyes change into a magenta color, as well as their teeth. When they are fully corrupted, they are under my control. They make the person a lot stronger and more durable to any attack it comes to them. This corruption can spread to many others as well. “Wow, that’s a pretty good side effect I must say. It could be good for an army.” Luna said to Lemon Demon. “Exactly. I used this to form my own army, but I used it for evil instead of good. It didn’t last long due to that blue hair kid.” Lemon Demon replied. “So what is your third side effect?” Lemon Demon looked away from Luna before he started. This third side effect is… more of a curse I will say. This curse… is the hunger that the maid and your sister saw. Since I didn’t have a body I never needed to eat. Now that I do, it’s in constant need of food. If I don’t listen to my stomach, I become… crazy, desperate even. I have to find food or anything that’s edible, otherwise I become crazy for food and will find anything… even to kill someone to eat. I don’t want that to happen, but i almost did when I came here. Anyways, back to my story. After the experiments were finished, they put me in a cell and I stayed in their for a long time. They must’ve lost interest in me now. I was left in my cell for years and years. They kept me fed, until one day. One day, I woke up in my cell and I looked at the area, papers scattered everywhere, my cell’s glass shattered, and the lights were off, and they were never off before. Whatever happened, they left in a big hurry. I left my cell while avoiding glass shards. I didn’t know what to do at that point, but I saw the doors to the outdoors slightly open and I went to the door. I opened the door and the sunlight nearly blinded me at first, but I slowly adjusted to it. The outdoors was outstanding for me, filled with colors other than just white walls. It felt like I was finally free. “A year later, I did some things that I regretted, but they kinda deserved it for the harsh treatment they have given me. After some events I caused, I had to go into hiding. Eventually my hunger was taking effect so I tried to find some food before my hunger takes effect, but then a portal appeared and here I am, in another cell, but it’s the opposite colors than my other cell.” Lemon Demon finished his story. Lemon Demon looked at Luna, seeing that she was starting to tear up. “Oh great, my backstory made you cry. Me and my big mouth.” Lemon Demon sighed. “No, no. I’m glad you told me your backstory. I just feel awful for you, being in a cell for your life and when you were free, your in another cell once again.” “Well, that’s fate I suppose. Maybe that’s just telling me that I shouldn’t left my cell.” Luna looked at him with an upset expression. She looked at the lock on the cell door and lit up her horn. The lock was covered in a dark blue aura. The lock made a clicking sound and the door opened. Lemon Demon looked shocked when the door opened. He got up and went to the door. He looked at Luna, who she is making a gesture to come closer to her. Lemon Demon approached Luna, looking down at her. “It’s unfair for you to spend your life in another cell when you have a whole life ahead of you.” Luna said sadly. “Are you sure? I’m fine with living in another cell, it’s my destiny after all.” Lemon Demon replied. “No! You deserve better than that. We’re going to go to my sister and you will tell her what you said to me.” “Uh…I feel like I can’t convince you to change your mind huh?” Luna shook her head no. “Well, I guess I’m in.” “Great, let’s go.” Luna and Lemon Demon made their way up the stairs. They made it to the wooden door and opened it up, only to see several guards with spears pointing towards them, and Celestia being in the center of them. “Hello Luna.” Celestia said in a stern tone. “Sister! How did you know I was down their?” Luna asked Celestia. “One of the guards told me you were down their, so I assembled some troops so I can escort you back up, but now, you let that thing out it cell?! What are you thinking Lulu?” “Tia please, hear me out, Lemon Demon is misunderstood.” “Lemon Demon? Who’s that?” Luna gestured a hoof to Lemon Demon. “This is Lemon Demon. The reason he attacked was because of a side effect he has that makes him crazy of hunger when he doesn’t eat in time.” “Do you really think I’ll believe that Lulu, he could be manipulating you for all we know.” “B-but—“ “It’s alright Luna, this is my problem, I should handle it.” Lemon Demon interrupted. Lemon Demon step forward to Celestia, but the guards pointed their spears at him. Lemon Demon stopped where we was and looked at Celestia. “I know what I did to you and your maiden was unacceptable, but Luna is telling the truth. This side effect… this curse is the reason I tried to eat you and that maid. But if you don’t believe me, I understand, no one believes me about a thing. The only one that believes me and actually trusts me… is Luna,” Lemon Demon looked at Luna, who she was smiling at him. Lemon Demon looked back at Celestia and knelt to the floor. “If you don’t believe me, then… I’m ready for any punishment you give me, even death. Heh… maybe if you kill me, you would be doing me a favor, if nobody cares about me, then nobody will know I’m gone. So… what are you waiting for, do what must be done.” Celestia looked at him, but looked at Luna, looking sad and looking away at her. Celestia sighed and looked at the guards. “Stand down every pony.” Celestia said to the guards. The guards stopped pointing their spears at Lemon Demon. “Your all dismissed.” The guards nodded and they all left the throne room. Lemon Demon opened one of his eyes and saw Celestia’s hoof. Lemon Demon opened his other eyes and looked at Celestia. Celestia nodded at him, Lemon Demon took her hoof, and got back up. “Perhaps I was a bit harsh to assume you, but I will need a explanation of this side effect you mentioned.” Celestia said to Lemon Demon. “Of course, I will tell you anything you need to know.” Lemon Demon said to Celestia. “How about we talk in my room, it’s the quietest room in the castle to talk.” “Sure, lead the way.” Celestia lead Lemon Demon and Luna into her bedroom. Her room had a fireplace and big pillow with a small sheet laying on the floor. Celestia went to the small sheet on the floor and laid down on it, Luna did the same. Lemon Demon sat down on the floor near the sheet. Celestia used her horn to light the fireplace. “Now, tell us everything you want to say.” Celestia said to Lemon Demon. “Alright, well I already told Luna this, but I’ll tell you since you didn’t hear it. It all started a long, long time ago…” Lemon Demon began. Lemon Demon talked for half an hour to almost an hour, telling his story once more, but adding more stuff to the story. “And I came here from a portal and that’s pretty much it.” Lemon Demon finished his story. Celestia looks at Lemon Demon in shock. Her expression soon turned to a sad expression. “I’m… very sorry. I did not know.” Celestia said sadly. “You didn’t know, I only told you now.” Lemon Demon said to Celestia. “Is their anything we can do?” “No, I just want to be left alone. That’s all I want to do. I don’t want to bother anyone…” Celestia and Luna looked at each other and nodded to each other. “Well, how about you stay here as a guest. It’s the least we can do.” Celestia said to Lemon Demon. “Didn’t you hear what I just said? I just want to be alone. Every time I meet someone, they end up getting hurt by me or worse. I don’t want to risk it.” Lemon Demon said to Celestia. “That’s why we want you to stay and help you out. We know ponies that know friendship. Plus, their is food for you, so you don’t go crazy because of your hunger.” Luna said happily. “I… I don’t know what to say… are you sure you want me to stay?” “Yes, it’s not because we are scared of what you can do, it’s because we want to help.” “Well… I don’t want to pass the opportunity like this. Fine, I’ll stay here then.” “Perfect! Well we have plenty of rooms for you to sleep. Luna, can you show them a room for him to sleep in?” “Of course sister. Follow me Lemon Demon.” Luna said to Lemon Demon. “Alright.” Lemon Demon said to Luna “I’ll stay here, I’ll need to write to my faithful student about our encounter with our new friend.” “Okay sister, come on Lemon Demon.” Luna and Lemon Demon left Celestia’s room. Luna and Lemon Demon went to a hallway with many doors. Luna opened one of the doors and they went inside. The room had a bed that was neatly made, a night stand, a dresser and a window to see the nice view. “Here’s your room that you will sleep. I hope it’s good for you.” Luna said to Lemon Demon. “It’s perfect, thank you Luna.” Lemon Demon said to Luna. “No problem, I’ll leave you here for now, I’ll be in the throne room if you need me, okay?” “Sounds good Luna.” Luna opened the door and left the room. Lemon Demon looked at the door and looked at the window. He went over to the window and looked outside. He saw many ponies roaming the streets, flying in the skies and talking to each other. Hmm, this world is way different than earth, but nothing will change for me. However, I can’t waste this opportunity and I want to at least make a change in my pathetic life, even if it fails or not, I gotta take it. Lemon Demon thought to himself. He looked at the door once again and went over to it. He opened the door and closed the door behind him. To Be Continued… > Chapter 6: Pico > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Somewhere in the New Funk City, a orange haired guy named Pico was leaning on a wall, spinning around his gun. Then he saw a purple glow and looked over at his side. He saw the portal and he leaned off the wall, looking at the portal. “The hell is that?” Pico said to himself. Then, the portal began sucking him in. Pico pointed his gun and started to fire at the portal, but the bullets only went through. “Well this isn’t how I imagined I would die.” The portal then consumed Pico. Pico fell further and further into the portal, until is vision got blurry and blacked out. Pico slowly gain conscious and sat up. He scratched his head and looked around the area. He saw the room was covered in crystals, from the walls to the bed. He saw a drawer and a mini drawer, even a bed with a crystallized frame. He got up and searched for the door. As he found the door, he looked at the bed and noticed a figure in the bed. Curious, he walked over to the bed. He saw a small baby pony in the bed, sleeping. “A baby horse with a horn? Why is their a baby horse sleeping in this bed? Either the people are very rich or they love to spoil this baby horse.” Pico said to himself out loud. Just then, the small baby pony started to open its eyes. Pico, however, backed up, not wanting to be seen. “Shit, I better leave. Don’t want to draw attention.” Pico said as he went to the door. As he reached the door, he heard baby noises coming from the bed. He turned around slowly and saw the baby pony looking at him curiously. The baby pony, suddenly, showed its wings. “What in the fu-“ The baby pony flapped it wing and started to fly. Surprised, Pico opened the door and began to run out to the halls. Pico looked behind him and saw the small baby pony chasing him, giggling. “The hell is this things problem?!” Pico said to himself. “Wait, what am I doing?” Pico stopped and took out his mac-10s. The baby pony stopped, staring at the guns curiously. “Stay back! This is your first and final warning. Take another step… or… flap, I will blow your brains out.” Pico said, guns pointing at the baby pony. The baby pony stared at Pico, looking clueless. The baby pony flew over to the guns, taking a closer look at the guns. Pico had his finger on the trigger, but he hesitated on pulling it. The baby pony started to play with the front of the gun. Pico moved his finger away from the trigger and looked at the baby pony. The baby pony played with the gun and laughed. Pico chuckled lightly and lowered the guns. “Aww, your just a baby. Sometimes my temper gets the best of me and almost makes me do something Ill regret,” Pico put away his guns. “Listen kid, I don’t know where I am, but I’m leaving this place. I’ll figure this out myself on where I am later. See you later kiddo.” Pico turn around and began to walk, until he bumped into someone and fell. He looked up and saw a tall stallion with purple red skin, reseda green eyes and a pastel yellow mane staring at him. He was wearing light blue silver armour and had a spear. “Who are you? What are you doing with the Princess’s child?!” The guard said to Pico. “Uh… that’s the…” Pico laughed nervously. “Uh… I can explain. You see… I got teleported here and was inside a bedroom, which was this one’s bedroom,” Pico pointed at the baby pony. “I was about to leave, but this kid was chasing me. At first I thought it wanted to harm me, but it only wanted to play. So if you move out my way, I’ll take my leave now.” Pico was about to walk pass him, but the guard stopped him with one of his wings. “You think I believe some creature that appeared out of thin air?” “Uh… yes?” The guard deadpanned and pointed the spear at Pico. “I’m bringing you to the Princess. She will know what your fate will be.” “Oh no, no. I don’t need to. I’m leaving now.” “Your not leaving until the princess decides for you.” Pico sighed. “Alright fine, lead the way.” “I’ll be the one giving orders! Now, follow me.” The guard started to walk away, Pico following behind, giving him the middle finger. As they were walking down the halls, Pico couldn’t help but be amazed by seeing the crystals pillars on the walls. Hmm, I wonder if these crystals have any value? If so, I’ll make more money with these crystals than being a mercenary. Pico thought to himself. They reached two big doors and the guard opened it with his hoof. The two entered the throne room, as they were walking down the long, red carpet, Pico saw two ponies that looked royalty. One of them was male, having a light grey coat, a moderate sapphire blue mane with moderate cerulean and dark phthalo blue streaks. He also has a horn. The other in the room was female, having a pale, light greyish cerise coat, a moderate violet mane with moderate rose and pale gold streaks. She has a horn and wings. As they got close to the crystal throne, the guard bowed to the two, but Pico put his hands in his pockets and looked at the two. “Sir, your majesty, I have found a intruder in the castle. It looks… strange… for a creature.” The guard said to the two, Pico making a small growling noise to the guard. The Princess looked at Pico and back at the guard. “Thank you, you are dismissed.” The Princess dismissed the guard. The guard nodded and left the throne room, leaving Pico with the Princess and the stallion. Awkward silence filled the room, the two ponies looked at Pico closely, examining him. The Princess stood up from her throne and approached Pico. As she was getting close, Pico backed up a bit. “Do not be afraid, we will not harm you.” The Princess said to Pico. “Yeah… but I will if you don’t do anything funny, talking horse.” Pico talked back. “I am a pony, not a horse.” “What difference does it makes.” “Well a horse and pony have different heights. Horses are four foot ten inches and ponies are —“ “Alright, alright, I get it.” “Anyways, before I get distracted, what is your name?” “Names Pico, now, who are you?” “I am Princess Cadance, Princess of the Crystal Empire. This is my husband, Shining Armor.” Cadance pointed at Shining Armor. “Greetings.” Shining Armor said. “Sup. Like I said, I’m Pico.” “It’s nice to meet you Pico.” “Yeah, I guess. Aren’t you… scared of me?” “Well… your not the scariest creature I’ve met. I’ve fought a changeling queen before with the power of love.” “A changeling Queen? The hell is that?” “It’s a bug queen that can take different forms, and she haves drones that also take different forms.” “Oh, i see. Say, where am I exactly?” “Why you are in the Crystal Empire.” Cadance said happily. “No shit Sherlock. I mean where am I period.” “My, such foal language. What would your mother think of this language?” “My mom died eight years ago.” Pico deadpanned. “Oh… oh my… I’m very sorry.” Cadence said sadly. “Eh, it’s fine. She was a dick to me, so it’s fine.” “You mean… she was rude to you?” “Yeah, the only good relationship I had was with my father. Anyways, where am I, beside stating the obvious.” “Well, you are in Equestria, where peace and harmony prosper.” “Equestria? Is that a country part of Earth?” “What is… Earth?” When she said that, Pico looked shocked. “Are you saying… I’m not on Earth?!” Pico said in shock. “I’m afraid not, I don’t know this Earth you speak of.” “Well… maybe it’s a good thing. It’s filled with corrupted leaders, inflation all to hell, etc.” “Well we don’t have corrupted leaders, nor this inflation you speak of.” “Huh, sounds like a paradise here.” “It does. However, their is strong threats here, such as the changeling queen Chrysalis, tyrannical old ruler of the Crystal Empire, Sombra , and many others that pose a threat to our civilization or other civilizations .” “Huh, well, nothing I can’t handle.” Suddenly, Pico felt something touch his back. He turned his head and saw the baby pony behind him. The pony flew to the front of him and started to giggle. “Oh it’s you again, hey kiddo.” Pico said. “I see you’ve met our child, Flurry Heart.” “Flurry Heart? That’s the name of your child?” “That’s right, that’s our child’s name.” “Huh, I see.” Just then, Flurry Heart started to hug Pico’s leg. Princess Cadance started to giggle a bit. “It looks like she likes you.” Cadance giggled. “She does? Huh,” Pico said, petting Flurry Heart’s head. “Well, I should go now. I think my stay is overdue now.” Pico looked at Flurry Heart and picked her up from his leg. She placed her on the floor and patted her. “Well, kiddo. I gotta go, see you later kid.” Pico said as he turned around and was about to walk out the throne room. “You can always with us for the while being.” Shining Armor said to Pico. “Nah, I don’t want to be a burden.” “You won’t be a burden at all. Besides, you don’t really have anywhere to go really.” Pico stopped and turned to Shining Armor. “What do you mean by that? Is that some sort of threat?” “No, no, not at all. I’m just say, this place is in the arctic northern region, our empire is surrounded by a magical barrier so we don’t freeze. You can leave if you want to, but it gets cold pretty fast out their, especially with no winter clothing.” “Hmm… well I don’t want to freeze to death. Plus I don’t really know where to go anyway,” Pico put a hand on his chin, thinking. Just then, he saw Flurry Heart giving him the puppy eye look. Pico sighed and chuckled a bit. “Alright, I’ll stay, but only because you offered.” Flurry Heart flew over to Pico and gave him a hug, to which Pico simply patted her head. “That’s great!” Princess Cadance said happily. “Since you will be staying, how about a tour of the castle, to get you recognized with your surroundings.” “Sure, why not.” “Great, follow me please.” Princess Cadance, Shining Armor, Flurry Heart left the throne room and gave Pico a tour throughout the whole castle. As they were walking, Cadance saw his guns and looked confused, but also worried at the same time. “Uh, Pico? If I may ask, what are those behind your back?” Cadance asked Pico. “Huh, oh you mean these bad boys.” Pico pulled out his guns and twirled them around. “These are my Mac-10 machine pistols.” “Mac-10 machine pistols? What are they for?” “They are for killing my targets.” “K-killing your targets?” Cadance said nervously. “Relax princess, I would’ve used them on you if I needed to, but I don’t have a reason for it. Plus, I don’t want to piss off anyone that is powerful enough to kill me.” “That is pretty wise, because if you did attack, we wouldn’t go down without a fight.” “Heh, yeah.” “So… why would you kill your targets, if I might add.” Shining Armor said to Pico. “Well, I’m a mercenary.” “A mercenary?” Princess Cadance asked. “You know, a soldier who fights for hire. Well this old man, Daddy Dearest, hired me to kill someone I knew, but I didn’t know at the time. When I got to the location of my target, it was my ex, Boyfriend, and yes that’s his real name. Anyways I decided to not kill him, instead I rap battled him.” “Well, at least you didn’t harm him, that’s all that matters.” “Yeah… I guess.” “Wait a second, did you say their is some pony named Boyfriend?” Shining Armor asked Pico. “SomeONE, but yes that’s his name, why?” Pico asked. “My younger sister, Twilight, sent us a letter regarding something called a human that was teleported here. That’s the human that’s staying with my sister.” Twilight? You mean someone named their daughter after those shitty novels? Better not say that to that guy, don’t wanna pissed him off and get my head chopped off. Pico thought to himself. “So, your sister has Boyfriend staying with her? Whenever he’s somewhere, his girlfriend is not far behind.” Pico said to Shining Armor. “Well that’s the thing, they need help finding her. So the rest of them are with twilight and her friends, or some of her friends.” Princess Cadance said to Pico. “The rest… you mean… Daddy Dearest is with them?!” “Yes and other as well. One of her friends, Rarity and Capper, has two kids named Skid and Pump. The Zebra named Zecora, has Daddy Dearest living with her for the time being. Twilight also wrote that Boyfriend and Daddy Dearest have a feud with each other, but they decided to set a truce.” “Hmm, so if those guys got teleported, the others that Boyfriend met will probably get teleported as well. At least Bf and Daddy Dearest have a truce, but knowing Dearest, he’ll find her daughter and leave Bf here.” “Why does he hate Boyfriend so much anyway?” “It’s because Bf is dating Girlfriend, and he embarrassed Daddy Dearest. That’s why he hates him so much.” “Well, maybe… Twilight can teach them to be friends.” Pico tried to hold his laughter, but he started to laugh hysterically. “Oh, Princess, that’s a funny joke.” Pico said as he wiped a single tear off his eye. “But… that wasn’t a joke, I’m being serious.” Princess Cadance said. “Well, good luck with that. It’s like teaching a baby to drive, it’s impossible.” “Nothings impossible, with enough patience, anything is possible.” Princess Cadance said with a smile. “Heh, well god rest her soul, for that will be her downfall, just saying.” “I believe in her ability. She and her friends have made friends that was thought was impossible.” “Well, whatever, good luck for her I guess.” Shining Armor looked at Pico. “So your like a soldier right?” Shining Armor asked Pico. “A soldier for hire, yes. Why do you ask?” “Well… I was just wondering if… you could protect our child from any potential threat that could happen?” “You mean… being a babysitter?!” “Well… kinda. Our other guards are reliable, but they get easily overpowered whenever a threat is near. But since you are around, and what I’ve heard from you, you look like your reliable enough to protect our child from any harm. Do you think you can do that for us? We can pay you of course.” Pico looked at Flurry Heart, Flurry Heart is also looking at Pico. Pico sighed and looked back at Shining Armor. “Alright, fine. I’ll do it, but instead of calling myself as a babysitter, I’m call myself… a bodyguard or something. Yeah, a bodyguard. And about the payment, I’ll do it for free, but if you pay me anyways, I won’t complain.” “Perfect, the more help we have, the better. Now, how about we grab you some armour.” “Oh, no. I don’t need armour.” “Oh, but I insist.” “Well… alright, I’m too tired to argue anymore.” “Yay! Ahem… I mean, great, follow me,” Shining Armour started to hop, until Pico came walking beside him, then he started to walk. “I’m sure our amourer will whip up some armour for you.” As Shining Amour and Pico left Cadance, she couldn’t help but giggle. “I think he will fit right in.” To Be Continued… > Chapter 7: Mommy Mearest > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Somewhere on the open road, Mommy Mearest laid on her limo, enjoying the nice breeze on her face and sipping some of her wine she had with her. “Ahh, what a glorious day. The sun shining on my face, my wine next to me, and the stocks are through the roof this week. Nothing can’t ruin this day for me.” Mommy Mearest said as she sat herself up and grabbing her glass of wine. She sipped her wine and she realized something, she forgot to phone her husband. “I should probably give my husband a call, saying I’ll be back in the next hour or so.” Mommy Mearest grabbed her phone out of her pocket and went to Daddy Dearest’s phone contact. Her phone started to ring, and ring, and ring some more. Just then, the phone picked up. “Hi, this is Daddy Dearest, the best rockstar out their. Leave a message after the tone, even though I might not listen to it.” The phone beeped, but Mommy Mearest hanged up. “Huh, weird. Normally he picks up after the first ring or two. Something must be up.” Mommy Mearest stood up and began to phone again. As the phone began to ring once again, a purple portal appeared. It stood still, waiting. Mommy Mearest, however, didn’t notice it, she was worried something happened to her husband that she was only focused on her phone. The limo got close to the portal, Mommy Mearest looked up and saw the portal. However, she couldn’t avoid it due to the speed of the vehicle and was sucked in. "enjoying the ride, ma'am?" The driver said out of the window, but noticed he didn't see Mommy Mearest on the roof of the vehicle. "Ehh, ma'am?" Mommy Mearest screamed as she fell down the purple swirly void, until she soon saw a white light and she blacked out. Mommy Mearest slowly opened her eyes, but her vision was blurry. She blinked a few times and her vision was clear once again. She looked around her, seeing she was in a hallway with plants growing on the walls and on the floor. She slowly rose up off her back and was in a sitting position. She then got up and looked around her surroundings, seeing several holes in the walls, some opening up, while some closed. Hmm, this place looks… strange. Mommy Mearest thought to herself. Just then, a colorful creature left from a hole and entered a new hole. Mommy Mearest looked at the creature in confusion, she begun to follow the creature. Crawling up the walls was a bit difficult for Mommy Mearest, but she managed to climb the wall and entered the hole. She walked through the hole and into another room with many holes in the walls, and stairs going down. She looked at the room in awe and she slowly climbed down the wall, only to fall on the ground and landed on her butt. She grunted I’m pain and slowly got up, however, two of the creatures that Mommy Mearest saw appeared in front of her, their horns glowing. “Who are you? Are you friend or foe?” One of the creatures said to Mommy Mearest. “Uhhh… friend?” Mommy Mearest responded awkwardly. “Hmm… what should we do with her?” The creature said to the other. “Uhh, I don’t know… why are you asking me?” The other creature said. “Hmm… let’s bring her to our leader. He’ll know what to do.” “Your leader?” Mommy Mearest asked the creatures. “Yes, our leader, now come with us and you’ll meet him. We’ll see what he’ll do.” if I meet the leader, I will know where I am. I’ll play along with these… creatures. “Alright, take me to your leader.” Mommy Mearest said to the two creatures. “Well that’s what we are going to do… so…” “Of course…” Mommy Mearest said as she got up, towering over the creatures, making them feel a bit nervous. “Lead the way.” “U-uh… yeah, t-this way.” One of the creatures said nervously. The two creatures lead Mommy Mearest to their leader, but as they were walking, Mommy Mearest asked questions to the creatures. “So… what are you exactly, if I may ask.” Mommy Mearest asked the creatures. “Why should we answer that if we don’t know who you are.” One of the creatures said. “Hmm… good point. How’s this, I’ll tell you who I am, if you tell me who you are… deal?” “Ehh…” one of them said as they looked at each other, as they nodded in agreement. “Alright, we will tell you. My name is Moonring, and this is Goldsheen. We are changelings.” “My name is Mommy Mearest, it’s nice to meet you. If I may ask again, what are changelings?” “Changelings are shapeshifting pony like creatures. Our old leader, Queen Chrysalis, use to feed us with love from ponies, but our new leader, Thorax, teaches us to share love freely instead of stealing it from others.” “Shapeshifting ponies? Stealing love from others? Well, not the weirdest thing I’ve heard.” Mommy Mearest said to the two. “So… who are you? We haven’t seen anything like you before.” Moonring said to Mommy Mearest. “Well it’s only fair that you shared with me. So, my turn. I, am a demon.” Mommy Mearest said to the two. “A demon?” Goldsheen asked. “A demon are very powerful monsters with many powers than any beings like biokinesis, clairsentience, teleportation… just to name a few.” “Wow, that’s amazing!” Moonring complimented Mommy Mearest. “Actually, we’ve heard of a demon before.” “Oh?” “Yeah, they’re actually still here in fact.” could my husband be here? Maybe he’s staying here, but why? He would tell me where he is… maybe these changelings are not to be trusted… maybe. Mommy Mearest thought to herself. “Well, here we are.” Moonring said as they entered what looks like a throne room. The throne room has no roof, plants growing everywhere and many changelings present. On the throne, a tall bright green changeling with large orange horns sat on the throne, looking a bit bored. As the two changelings and Mommy Mearest got closer, the bright green changeling lifted his head, looking intrigued. Moonring and Goldsheen bowed to their leader and began speaking to the leader. “King Thorax, we have a visitor… or intruder…? Yeah, someone’s here.” Moonring said to Thorax. Thorax got up from his throne and looked at the two. “Thank you Moonring, Goldsheen, you are dismissed.” Thorax dismissed the two. The two changelings nodded and left the throne room. Thorax got closer to Mommy Mearest, inspecting her. “Ehh… my eyes are up here you know.” Mommy Mearest put her hands on her hips. “Oh, sorry, where are my manners. My name is Thorax, what’s your name?” Thorax asked Mommy Mearest. “My name is Mommy Mearest, and sorry, I’m married.” “Oh, no, no, no. It’s just… you look… familiar… somepony who is staying here.” “Aha I knew it! My damn husband is here! Where is he?!” “Well… actually—“ “Mom?” A voice said, catching Mommy Mearest’s attention. Girlfriend stood to the side with Ocellus, as Girlfriend called to her mother. “Honey…?” Mommy Mearest said in confusion. Girlfriend started to run over to Mommy Mearest, yelling out her name. “Mom!” Girlfriend jumped and hug Mommy Mearest tightly. “Honey? Wha… what are you doing here? Where’s your father?” Mommy Mearest asked Girlfriend. “I haven’t seen dad yet, but he’s the one that did all this.” “What do you mean your father did all this?” “He was facing Boyfriend again and he lost… again. He made these portals and tried to suck him up into it, but ended up sucking me into it and into a different world.” “Your father did WHAT!!” Mommy Mearest shouted, before sighing. “I thought we agreed to not get rid of him.” “Wait… how did you get here?” “Well… I was on the top of my limo and I was trying to call your father, but he didn’t pick up, which worried me. The next moment, I wound up here. Wait, give me a moment, I’ll try to call him again.” Mommy Mearest turned on her phone, but she didn’t have any signal on her phone. “Dammit, no signal.” Mommy Mearest said with a sigh. “Wait a second… if you were on the road… that means…” Girlfriend gasped in realization. “The portal is possibly sucking up everyone!” Mommy Mearest growled in anger. “Oh Dearest, when I find him, I’LL—“ Mommy Mearest yelled before she noticed a small changeling behind Girlfriend. “Hmm? Who’s behind you hun?” Girlfriend looked behind her and smiled. “Oh, this is my friend.” Girlfriend moved, revealing the changeling better. Mommy Mearest bent down and looked at the changeling. “Hello dear, what’s your name?” Mommy Mearest said softly. The changeling looked at Girlfriend in hesitation, to which Girlfriend nodded at the changeling. “I… I-I’m Ocellus.” Ocellus said nervously. “Nice to meet you Ocellus. Sorry about the screaming, just frustrated at my idiotic husband.” Mommy Mearest said to Ocellus. “I-it’s alright.” “Wow, you changed your tone really quick mom.” Girlfriend deadpanned. “Hey, this is the only friend I get to meet.” Mommy Mearest countered Girlfriend. “Yeah, that’s because dad makes them uncomfortable and stop hanging out with me, this is the only time to make friends.” “Are we really that uncomfortable to be around your friends?” “Only dad, but we’re getting off topic.” “Oh, right, right. What were we saying?” “We were saying that everyone that Boyfriend encountered could appear here, which means some of our enemies could be here too.” “Hmm… that could be a problem. Some of our enemies could be unpredictable here. They could team up with others to get to us.” “And they could team up with Chrysalis.” Thorax interrupted. “Oh you mean the Queen that steals love? How can she be dangerous?” Mommy Mearest asked Thorax. “She’s dangerous because she took down the Princess of Canterlot, Princess Celestia.” Thorax said to Mommy Mearest. “A-and there are other villains that could team up too, like lord Tirek, w-who can steal magic from anypony and becomes stronger each time he takes magic.” Ocellus included. “Hmm… well, let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. If it does, I’m sure Boyfriend can do it.” “Who is this… Boyfriend and how are you certain he can succeed?” Thorax asked curiously.” “Trust me, I’ve seen him fight… well, sing opponents that are strong.” Girlfriend said to Thorax. “Well, let’s hope it doesn’t happen.” Thorax said nervously. “It won’t, we’ll make sure of that.” Mommy Mearest said to Thorax. “Okay. Thank you for the reassurance.” “No problem, Thorax… was it?” Mommy Mearest asked Thorax. “Yep, that’s my name.” Thorax smiled. “Well… we should probably get going, thank you for taking care of my daughter for me.” Mommy Mearest said as she grabbed Girlfriend’s hand and started to leave the throne room. However, Girlfriend shoved Mommy Mearest’s hand off her, which shocked Mommy Mearest. “And go where exactly? As you can see, there is no portals nearby for us to get home.” Girlfriend said to Mommy Mearest. “Oh, not to worry honey. We’re demons, we can create portals. Observe,” Mommy Mearest said as she raised her palm up and started to focus on creating a portal… but it failed. “What the? why isn’t it working?!” “I tried to use my powers too, but it didn’t work. I think since we’re so use to our powers on earth, our powers are rendered useless until we’re use to this world.” “Great, we’re stuck here then.” Mommy Mearest sighed. “On the plus side, Thorax is allowing me to stay as long as I want, I’m sure he can let you stay as well.” “Im fine with that, we always like visitors here.” Thorax smiled. “Well… I guess, I appreciate that Thorax.” Mommy Mearest said to Thorax. “Anytime.” Thorax smiled to the two. Just then, a green flame appeared on Thorax’s throne, getting Girlfriend and Mommy Mearest‘s attention. Just then, the green flame turned to a letter, wrapped with a red ribbon. Thorax went to the throne, took the letter and begun to read it. As he was reading it, his eyebrow raised up. “What is it Thorax?” Girlfriend asked Thorax. “My friend, Spike, wrote me a letter. Saying that he meet a little man with blue hair, a tall purple man, and two kids wearing a skeleton and pumpkin costumes.” Thorax said as he read the letter again. “A little man with blue hair…” Girlfriend said out loud. “A tall purple man…” Mommy Mearest said out loud. “And two kids wearing costumes… you just described Boyfriend, my dad and Skid and Pump!” Girlfriend said to Thorax. “Boyfriend? Your father? Skid and Pump? These are the ones you’re looking for?” “Yeah, but Skid and Pump? They must’ve got teleported here as well.” Mommy Mearest placed her hand on her chin, thinking. “Do you know where they are?” Girlfriend asked Thorax. “Well my friend is in a little village called Ponyville. If your friends and family are there, I go their first if I were you.” Thorax said to the two. “Ponyville huh? I have no idea where that is.” Mommy Mearest sighed. “Not to worry, I can take you there, if you want me to that is.” Thorax said to the two. “Really?! Oh thank you Thorax!” Girlfriend hugged Thorax, which Thorax hugged her back. “Yeah, we would be greatly appreciated, thank you Thorax.” Mommy Mearest thanked Thorax. “Anytime, I always try to help, even when finding your family members and your friends.” Thorax said to the two. “Well what are we waiting for? Let’s get going!” Girlfriend said excitedly. “Right! I’ll lead the way.” Thorax said to the two. “W-wait!” Ocellus spoke up. “Can… can I come with you too?” “Of course Ocellus, you can come with us.” Thorax said to Ocellus. “Yay!” Ocellus said as she went to Girlfriend’s side. “Alright, let’s get going.” Thorax said to the three. “Right!” The three said. Thorax, Ocellus, Girlfriend and Mommy Mearest left the throne room and was coming outside of the hive. Thorax’s horn started to glow a brilliant green glow and he looked at the three. “Well, y’all ready to go?” Thorax asked the three. “Yeah.” Girlfriend said to Thorax. “Yep.” Ocellus said to Thorax. “Can we go already.” Mommy Mearest said impatiently. “Right, off to Ponyville we go!” Thorax yelled out loud. Just then, the four of them started to emit the same glow as Thorax’s horn and then, the four vanished out of thin air. To Be Continued… > Chapter 8: Senpai > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meanwhile in a digital world, a pixelated blonde and handsome guy was sitting in the shade of a blossom tree, as a group of girls surrounded him, having heart shape eyes staring at him. The blonde guy sighed in annoyance as he looked at the group of girls. "Don't you have anything better to do besides bug me?" The blonde guy, named Senpai, said to the girls. "I love you!" One of the girls said. "Please marry me Senpai!" Another girl said. Senpai sighed again. "Of course you girls say the same lines over and over again, it's within your code to say the same lines." Senpai got up from the grassy shade and proceeded to walk away, having his hands in his front pants pocket, as the group of girls followed right behind him. "If only I can escape this god forsaken pixelated world, but alas, I cannot. Not unless a miracle happens." Senpai said with a sigh. Just then, a portal appeared right in front of them. Senpai stopped in his tracks, so did the girls. "What on earth is this? It looks like… a portal? Is my prayers answered?" All of a sudden, the portal started to suck Senpai in. Senpai struggled at first, but realized this could be his ticket out of here. "Yes, get me outta here, I don't want to be in this place any longer!" Senpai said, accepting what will happen next. However, the girls grabbed Senpai's arm, stopping him from getting closer to the portal. "Don't worry Senpai, I'll save you!" One of the girls said. "No, I'll save him!" Another girl argued. "No I will!" Another girl yelled. "Let go of me you fools! I don't need saving!" Senpai yelled at the girls. Senpai tried to pry their grip off of his arm to break free. After a few seconds, they let him go. "Sayonara pixelated world! I will not miss you!" Senpai said his last goodbyes to the pixelated world, as he finally got into the portal. The portal disappeared, leaving the girls, now their eyes shaped as a broken heart now, stood their looking confused and heart broken. "S-Senpai?" One of the girls said sadly. Senpai began to fall down the purple swirly tunnel, then the tunnel slowly turned bright white and his vision went dark. Senpai’s vision was fully dark, but after a few minutes, his vision was slowly coming back to him. However, his vision stayed blurry for a long period of time, but his vision soon became clear. As senpai slowly looked around his surroundings and noticed he was in a room fillled with different kind of fabrics, a desk with a sewing machine and pony shaped mannequin. Senpai, looking confused, got up off the floor and started to scratch his head in confusion. I wonder where I’ve been transported to… hopefully not Daddy Dearest’s house. Just then, Senpai noticed a mirror and went over to it. He looked at himself in the mirror and noticed that he wasn’t pixelated anymore. “Hello gorgeous, my sweet, none pixelated, self.” Senpai said to himself, touching his face. Senpai looked at the dresses on the pony like mannequin in the room and decided to inspect them. “My, my, such wonderful craftsmanship. The stitching is perfection, the colours really pop out, and the gems are perfectly aligned. I must say, I’m impressed by whoever made these dresses.” Senpai said to himself. Just then, a voice was heard behind him, a rather childlike voice spoke to him. “What are you doing around my sisters dresses?” The child like voice spoke behind Senpai. Senpai turned around and saw the little white unicorn standing by the doorway. “Oh, hello there,” Senpai greeted while inspecting the small unicorn. “How odd, I’ve never seen a talking unicorn before, human technology must’ve improved sufficiently when I was in that game.” The unicorn, looking very confused, looked at Senpai. “Uhh… I’m not sure what you’re really taking about mister, but who are you and what were you doing with my sisters dresses?” The unicorn asked once again. “Oh, I’m sorry, how rude of me. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Senpai. I was only looking at your sisters dresses. I must say, I admire her designs very much.” Senpai said to the unicorn. “It’s nice to meet you, I’m Sweetie Belle.” Sweetie Belle introduced herself. “Sweetie Belle huh, well, it’s very nice to meet you.” Senpai smiled to Sweetie Belle. “Nice to meet you too,” Sweetie Belle said as she looked closer to Senpai. “Are you a… human?” “Why yes, I am a human, why you ask?” “Well, we don’t see a lot of humans around here, just ponies and others creatures, but not humans.” “Huh, interesting, only ponies and others creatures co exist. Could you tell me where I am exactly? From the information I’ve heard, I feel like I’m not on earth.” “Why does every pony keep saying earth? This is Equestria, where unicorns, Pegasus, earth ponies, dragons, griffins, and other creatures live in peace. Oh, this is also my sisters boutique, she make her own dresses from scratch.” “Equestria huh, well it’s better than where I was, force to be stuck in a game and posses this body as my own.” “Oh…” “Yeah, I don’t want to talk about that right now.” “Okay… so… were you transported by a portal here as well?” “Why yes, how did you know?” “Some others were saying the same thing of how they came to Ponyville.” “Others?” “Yeah, some of them are here in Ponyville now! Do you wanna meet them?” Sweetie Belle said excitedly. “Hmm, well… why not, might as well see who’s here.” “Awesome! Come on, let’s go!” Sweetie Belle said, running off in the hallway. Senpai, slowly catching up to Sweetie Belle, went downstairs and out the door. As they went outside, Senpai covered his eyes so the sun doesn’t hit his eyes. As his vision adjusted to the sunlight, he saw many ponies roaming around, many fillies and colts playing, and some ponies staring at Senpai curiously. As Senpai and Sweetie Belle were heading to Twilights castle, Senpai started asking Sweetie Belle some questions. “So, Sweetie Belle, have you met these newcomers?” Senpai asked Sweetie Belle. “Well, only two of them. They are around my age and wear costumes, which is kinda weird.” Sweetie Belle responded. “Kids in costumes? That is rather strange.” “Yeah, but Rarity said there is more by Twilights, they are finding a way to get back home.” “Rarity? That’s your sisters name? It sounds beautiful. Also, this Twilight… is that one of her friends?” “Yeah, she’s super smart and she’s going to help them get back home, and the others are going to help them too.” As the two got closer to Twilights castle, they started to see some figures in the background. As they got closer and closer, Senpai recognized two of the figures, Daddy Dearest and Boyfriend. Senpai suddenly had a surge of hatred course through his body. He clenched his hand to a fist and started to grind his teeth. Sweetie Belle looked up at Senpai and showed a bit of concern for Senpai’s sudden behaviour change. “Uh… Senpai? Are you alright?” Sweetie Belle asked Senpai, concerned. “I’m… fine.” Senpai said blankly. Sweetie Belle looked at him, troubled by how Senpai’s behaviour changed significantly. The two finally arrived to Twilight’s castle, as the group were talking to one another. Sweetie Belle started to run towards Rarity, excited to tell her about her new friend. “Rarity, Rarity!” Sweetie Belle called out to Rarity. Sweetie Belle caught Rarity’s attention and Rarity turned around, looking annoyed. “Sweetie Belle, not now, the adults are talking.” Rarity said in annoyance. “But Rarity, I have something to tell you.” “What could possibly be import—“ Rarity said as she stopped talking and looked at Senpai. Senpai and Rarity looked at each other, Senpai’s hearts quicken, feeling like there is butterflies in his chest, and his vision can see hearts all around her, as her beauty shows. Senpai gasped in awe, and his attitude changed once again, back to his charming self. “My, my. I have seen my fair share of beautiful ladies in my time, but you are by far the most gorgeous lady I have ever met.” Senpai started to flirt with Rarity, as he bent down and lifted up her hoof, and kissed it. “O-oh, aren’t you a charmer.” Rarity giggled a bit. “Oh brother.” Sweetie Belle said, as she’s pretended to gag. Capper, however, crossed his arms, frowning at Senpai. As Senpai and Rarity remained contact, Senpai’s eyes widened as he heard a voice he haven’t heard in a long time behind him. “Well, well, well. Look who finally got out of that video game for so long.” Daddy Dearest said to Senpai. Senpai slowly lifted himself up, and side eyed Daddy Dearest. “Hello Daddy Dearest, long time no see.” Senpai said to Daddy Dearest blankly. Just then, Senpai looked at Boyfriend. “Hello Boyfriend.” “S-Senpai?” Boyfriend said nervously. “You know each other?” Twilight asked the two. “Yeah. He was flirting with my girl, then turned into some… spirit thing and tried to take over my body.” “I only tried to take over your body was so I could escape that game and get my revenge on Daddy Dearest.” “That’s what happens when you flirt with my daughter.” Daddy Dearest crossed his arms. “We were in love! You couldn’t deny our love!” Senpai yelled, a sudden red flame appeared on his arms before disappearing. “Well, she forgot about you very quickly, now I’m trying to get rid of this idiot.” Senpai growled slightly, flames glowing on his body. “She probably doesn’t even know your existence, she probably didn’t even love you.” Daddy Dearest laughed at Senpai. Senpai’s flames grew higher and brighter, he tackled Daddy Dearest to the ground, having his hands around his neck. “I been planning this moment for a long time now. Im going to enjoy every moment of this.” Senpai said, strangling Daddy Dearest. As Daddy Dearest tried to fight back, Senpai was covered in a purple aura and was lifted up on to the sky. “Daddy Dearest, are you alright?” Twilight said to Daddy Dearest, concerned. “Yeah, I’ll live,” Daddy Dearest got back up, brushing off the dust off his suit. “Now, let me show you some real pain.” Daddy Dearest clenched his fist and swung at Senpai’s chest, but missed when Twilight used her magic on him and lifted him into the air as well. “There will be no more violence! Now, I’m going to put you both down, and I want you two to behave. Understood?” Twilight said in a stern tone. Daddy Dearest and Senpai looked at each other and Daddy Dearest responded first. “Fine with me.” Daddy Dearest said. Senpai growled a bit, then sighed. “Fine, I guess we can make a truce, for now.” Senpai said in annoyance. Twilight smiled in satisfaction and she slowly put them down. “Now, shake hands with each other.” Twilight said to the two. The two looked at each other and Daddy Dearest lift his arm for a shake, Senpai hesitated in annoyance as he didn’t want to shake his hand, but then shook his hand eventually. As they started to shake, Daddy Dearest tightened his grip on him, and Senpai started to burn his hand, but Daddy Dearest was immune to the fire. “Oh boy, this may take a while.” Twilight sighed. Senpai stopped shaking Daddy Dearest hand and looked at Boyfriend. “Since she’s with you now, treat her well, alright Boyfriend?” Senpai said to Boyfriend. “I will, I promise.” Boyfriend said to Senpai, to which Senpai nodded at him. “Now, mr. Dearest, you said you can’t use your powers to return home, am I correct?” Twilight asked Daddy Dearest. “That is correct, it seems like my powers are effected by this place.” Daddy Dearest said to Twilight. “Well… that’s means we can’t do anything until your powers come back, since I can only teleport others from place to place, and you’re the one with the advanced teleportation.” “So… we’re stuck here… great.” Daddy Dearest sighed in frustration. “Well even if you had your powers, we still need to find Girlfriend, or did you forget about her already?” Boyfriend said to Daddy Dearest in a mad tone. “Of course I didn’t! I would never leave without her!” Daddy Dearest snapped at Boyfriend. “Okay everypony, let’s calm down. Once we find your daughter and once you are able to get home, you can leave, if you want that is.” Twilight said to the two. “Well, once I get my daughter, I’m leaving this place, with or without all of you.” “Well, for now, you can stay here for the time being.” Sweetie Belle gasped and stared at Rarity excitedly. “Rarity, can Skid and Pump come and meet my friends?” “Well, if it’s okay with Skid and Pump.” Rarity said, looking at Skid and Pump. “Yeah! I wanna meet your friends!” Skid said excitedly. “Yeah, same here!” Pump said excitedly as well. “Yay! Come on, let’s go!” Sweetie Belle said as she started to run excitedly. “Wait for us!” Skid and Pump said, running after Sweetie Belle. “Be careful you three!” Rarity shouted to the three. “So… those must be the kids Sweetie Belle we’re mentioning.” Senpai said to Rarity. “Oh, yes, so… you met my younger sister, huh?” Rarity asked Senpai. “She’s the first one I encountered when I arrived, I teleported to your boutique, and saw some of your amazing dresses before meeting her.” “You did?” “Yes, and I must say, they were excellently crafted. The stitches were perfect, the colours really pop out, and the jewels are a nice touch to them.” “O-oh, why, thank you kindly… uh… Senpai, was it?” “Yep, that’s my name.” Senpai made a bow gesture. “Well, it’s very nice to meet you Senpai.” Rarity said, blushing slightly. “And it’s very nice to meet someone as beautiful as you.” Senpai said to Rarity. They both laughed a bit, before Capper butted in. “Names Capper, one of Rarity’s many friends.” Capper said to Senpai. “Nice to meet you Capper, the names Senpai.” Senpai greeted Capper, gesturing him for a hand shake. Capper shook his arm, still having a frown on his face. “Well, why don’t we all have something to eat, I’m quite hungry.” Rarity said to the group. “That’s a great idea Rarity! Please, join us every pony and we can have something to eat.” Twilight said to the group. “Well, I am kinda hungry, sure why not.” Boyfriend accepted. “Fine, I’ll eat something, but after that I’m finding my daughter.” Daddy Dearest accepted. “That’s a wonderful idea, I accept this invitation.” Senpai said to Twilight. “Great! We can invite the other girls and have something to eat.” Twilight said to the group. “Very well, lead the way Twilight.” Daddy Dearest said to Twilight. “Right! Let’s go everypony!” Twilight said excitedly. And so the group started to head into Ponyville to enjoy a nice meal with their new friends. However, there will be more for them to encounter, some good, some evil, but that’s for the ponies and other creatures to discover. To Be Continued… > Chapter 9: Tankman > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meanwhile, in the desert, explosions and gunshots were heard from miles as a war raged on the field. A soldier wearing a black uniform, helmet, gloves, pants and shoes, while his skin, vest and goggles were white was driving in a tank. "Come on men! If we take over this sector, we'll have more ground for our base!" The soldier, named John Captain, or also known as Tankman said to his other soldiers. "Capt'n, the north and south side is clear from enemies, we have a clear shot at their base now!" A soldier, named Steve said to John. "Perfect, victory is surely ours!" "Yeah, as long as a portal doesn't sucks you into a different world, we should be alright." John sighed and facepalmed. "God, fucking dammit Steve, you just had to open that mouth of yours." "wha? But I won't happen, so we're fine." Just then, a portal appeared in front of John and started to suck up John. As he was getting sucked up in the air, he turned to Steve and gave him the bird. "Capt'n! Hang on, I'm coming to get you!" Steve said as he climbed on the tank. Steve climbed up the top of the tank and reached out his hand to John, but John was far up in the air to grab him. John got fully sucked up into the portal and disappeared, leaving Steve and his men behind. "uhhh… capt'n?" Tankman began falling down the purple swirly pit, as he was looking around, he said something to himself. “So, this is how acid looks, huh.” Tankman looked down and noticed the floor was slowly turning white. As he got closer to the white glow, he covered his eyes, but luckily with his visor, the bright light doesn’t affect him. When he got out of the portal, he was immediately into water, which surprised John. The hell… water?! John quickly held his breath so he doesn’t begin drowning, but was too late. He couldn’t hold his breath for long and started to lose consciousness. As he starts to lose consciousness, he saw something approaching him in the dark water, however he couldn’t hold his breath any longer. He opened his mouth, letting what’s left of air he had out and loss consciousness. For what felt like forever, John saw nothing but darkness. Is… this how I die? I thought I die victoriously, not drowning… As John thought his life was over, he started to cough and he started to open his eyes. He leaned to his side and began coughing up water and breathing heavily. As he coughed up all the water in his system, his breathing started to calm down. John laid back down on his back and stared at the sky, seeing that it was still sunny. Why did I get teleported into the water, of all places! Well, luckily I managed to get out before it was too late. John sighed of relief as he kept staring at the sky, only to realize something was off about the sky. Huh… weird, I thought the sky was suppose to be bright yellow… not blue… Suddenly as he was still deep in thought, a light magentaish head with moderate blue violet eyes stared at him from his front. “Hi mister.” The creature said, having a female voice. John flinched and crawled back a bit from the figure, pulling his pistol at it. “Woah there! I don’t mean you any harm.” The creature spoke to John. “Who are you! Where am I? What the funk is going on!?” John yelled at the creature, but realizes something was wrong. “What the funk… wait, I can’t swear?! Funk! Shoot! Heck! Oh, funk you creator!” “Umm… what are you talking about mister?” “Oh, you’re not one of the self aware characters, aren’t ya? Well, never mind, forget what I said then.” “Oookay…? My name is Silverstream. What’s your name?” Silverstream said to John. John said nothing, still aiming the pistol at her. “I know we just met, but you can trust me. I won’t hurt you.” John looked at her and he slowly lowered his pistol. “… John… John Captain…” John said to Silverstream. “John? It’s nice to meet you John.” Silverstream smiled at him. “Yeah… sure.” John replied. Silverstream tried to get closer to him, but he pointed to pistol at her again. “Take another step, and I’ll blow your brains out.” John snarled at Silverstream. Silverstream eyes widened a bit, but she sat where she was and they were both quiet for a moment, before John spoke up. “The heck are you even? You look like a chicken and a horse made love and sprouted wings or something.” John said to Silverstream. Silverstream laughed a bit at John’s response before replying. “Well, you’re almost not wrong. I’m a hippogriff, half pony, half eagle.“ “A hippogriff huh? Never heard of them.” “Well, hippogriffs are friendly and we live on a mountain named mount Aris, but then a evil creature named—“ “I said I never heard of them, that doesn’t mean I want details kid.” “Oh… sorry.” Silverstream said, looking embarrassed. “Meh, it’s fine I guess.” “So… what are you? I never seen anything like you before.” “You never seen a human before?” Silverstream shook her head in a quick manner. “Well, a human is a living pile of bad decisions and mistakes that they make rats look useful.” “Really?” “Not really, but I’m not lying also. Okay, jokes aside, humans are a species that are almost naked, having hair on top of their faces and some… other parts, they wear clothes to stay warm and not to be naked. Humans believe they are superior, but trust me, we’re not, not with the decisions we make now a days… god that made me sound old.” “Ohhh, interesting.” Silverstream said, writing down what John was saying on paper. “What are you doing?” “I’m writing down what species I haven’t heard of before for a school project, and I found my species.” “Hah! Good luck with that.” “Thanks!” Silverstream smiled. “I was being sarcastic.” John deadpanned. “Oh, so humans are also sarcastic as well.” Silverstream starting writing it down. John sighed. “I think we’re getting off track here. Now, where am I exactly.“ “Oh, I’m glad you asked. You’re at the beach near Seaquestria, and up there, is Mount Aris.” Silverstream gestured to the top of the mountain. “Huh, interesting, well I know for a fact that I’m not where I’m from, it’s to… peaceful.” “Yeah, we try to make it peaceful as long as we can.” “Well, where I’m from, there is nothing but war. Each day, you have to think about who you will outlive or who outlive us.” John said, sounding kinda… sad. “Oh my… I’m… very sorry…” Silverstream said sadly. “Eh, don’t be kiddo, besides, I help my men out all the time and end up just fine. Speaking of which,” John stood up on his feet. “I must go and find my way home. It was… nice to meet you Silverstream. Farewell.” John started to walk along the beach floor. “W-wait! Do you know where to go?” Silverstream said, running after him. “Don’t know, but I’ll find my way back. Besides, I escaped drowning, so I can take care of myself.” “Wait… you thought you saved yourself from drowning?” John stopped in his tracks and slightly looked at Silverstream. “What do you mean by that?” John asked. “Well… I saved you from drowning.” Silverstream replied. John gasped, looking back at Silverstream in surprise. “So I wasn’t imagining a creature in the water?!” Silverstream shook her head. “Yep, and good timing too. If I didn’t get to you sooner, I feared something would’ve happened to you.” John held his hands to his head, looking distressed. “No, no no no no! Funk!” John yelled out, walking back and forth. “What? What’s wrong?” Silverstream asked, sounding concerned. John sighed and looked at Silverstream. “Section 887, page 6, the rule was… if a third party member, an enemy member, or an unknown individual saves you and you make a full recovery… you must stay by their side until the debt has been paid…” “Wait… what?” “It means… I gotta be your bodyguard until I gotta save you.” “Really?! That means I’m… your friend?!” Silverstream said excitedly. “Yeah… sure.” “Eeeeeeeee!!! A new friend! I gotta show you to my friends!” Silverstream said, hopping up and down in excitement. John sighed and facepalmed. “Let’s just get this over with…” Just then, John was lifted up by Silverstream and lifted him onto her back. “Woah, the funk you doing?” John said, sounding surprised. “Hold on, this will be a bumpy ride. Next up, Ponyville!” Silverstream raised her wings and lifted herself into the air, causing John to nearly fall off. “AHHHHHH!!!” John screamed his lungs out, while holding on Silverstream’s neck for dear life. “WHAT THE HECCCKKK!!!” He yelled as they were leaving to go to Ponyville. To Be Continued… > Chapter 10: Reunion > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meanwhile, back in Ponyville, Boyfriend, Daddy Dearest, Senpai, Twilight and her friends were having a nice lunch together. Twilight sighed of relief as she thought everything was starting to settle down once again. “Well even though we’ve met and talked with Boyfriend this morning, but it’s nice to meet the rest of ya’ll.” Applejack said to Daddy Dearest and Senpai. “Yeah!” The other girls agreed. “Humph, the feeling is mutual for me.” Daddy Dearest said. “Well, I for one, am having a swell time with all of you… well… some of you.” Senpai said, eyeing at Daddy Dearest. “That’s what happens when flirting with my daughter.” “Well, maybe stop being so overprotective of your daughter. Maybe she might actually respect you.” “I hate to admit it, but Senpai’s right about that.” Boyfriend added. Daddy Dearest slightly growled and crossed his arms. “Well, maybe when you have kids of your own, you’ll understand.” “If he’ll even allow me to.” Boyfriend whispered to Senpai, causing him to chuckle a bit. “Well, since we already met Boyfriend, I was going to make a welcome to Ponyville cake for him, but when I came back to Twi’s place, their was another new stranger, so I went back and made another cake. However, more and more new strangers came to Ponyville and I thought to myself, why not make…” Pinkie Pie said as she ran out of frame and wheeled in a giant cake. “A giant cake for everypony!” “Oh, I love cake!” Boyfriend said, as he looks at the cake. “I can go for some cake.” Senpai said as well. “Hmm, I guess I can go for some cake too.” “Well, there is plenty of cake for everypony.” Pinkie Pie said, as she started to cut the cake and giving a piece for everyone. “Ohh, this cake is delicious.” Senpai compliment Pinkie. “Yeah, it’s amazing!” Boyfriend complimented Pinkie as well. “Hmm… it’s alright.” Daddy Dearest said to Pinkie. “I’m glad you like it.” Pinkie smiled. Just then, the group heard some footsteps and turned around and saw Skid and Pump, as well as the CMC running toward the cake. “CAKE!!” The five of them said out loud as they jumped into the cake, making a mess around the area. “Sweetie Belle! This isn’t lady like behaviour.” Rarity said in annoyance. Sweetie Belle and the others popped out of the cake, having cake in their mouths. “Sorry Pinkie, we couldn’t help ourselves.” Sweetie Belle apologize to Pinkie, still having cake in her mouth. “Meh, it’s fine. If everypony was done, I was going to dive in, but now…” Pinkie put on swimming goggles and dived into the cake, causing a bigger mess around the area. “I can do it now!” “Well… at least we got our piece of cake.” Twilight said, making the others laugh. “Well, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, how are you with Skid and Pump here?” “Oh, they’re awesome!” Scootaloo said, jumping out of the cake, along with the others. “Yeah, they’re an interesting bunch. They went on many adventures where they’re from.” Apple Bloom added. “Yeah! And we learned a dance move from them,” Sweetie Belle said, as the CMC started to do the spooky dance, until Sweetie Belle fell from losing her balance. “I’m still practicing the balance for the song.” “Why that’s wonderful, Sweetie Belle. I must say, even when you were gone not that long with Skid and Pump, you sure are becoming besties, huh.” Rarity said to Sweetie Belle. “Yeah we are, they are very fun to be around.” “And funny.” Apple Bloom added. “And really nice too.” Scootaloo added as well. “Aww geez, you’re too kind.” Skid blushed in embarrassment. “Yeah, we’re not that interesting.” Pump blushed as well. “Well it’s true. You two really are pretty cool.” Apple Bloom said to the spooky kids. “Yeah, and we were thinking of adding you two as members of the Cutie Mark Crusaders!” Sweetie Belle announced. “Really?! We love to!” Skid said in excitement. “Yeah, even if we’re temporary members.” Pump added. “YAY!!” The three girls yelled out in celebration. Rarity chuckled a bit. “I never seen the girls this riled up for anything like this before.” “Well, those kids are pretty special.” Boyfriend said to Rarity. “Agreed.” Just then, a bright green light suddenly flashed, then disappeared within a second. Out of the green light was Thorax, Ocellus, Mommy Mearest and Girlfriend. Boyfriend and Daddy Dearest stood up in shock seeing Mommy Mearest and Girlfriend suddenly appearing in front of them. “G-Girlfriend!” Boyfriend yelled out, running towards her. “Boyfriend!” Girlfriend said, running to him as well. The two of them got closer to each other and they started to hug each other in their embrace. “I missed you so much.” Boyfriend said, having tears in his eyes. “I missed you too.” Girlfriend said, also having tears in her eyes. While everyone was aweing at the twos reunion… Daddy Dearest went over to Mommy Mearest. “Honey! Oh thank goodness you’re ok—“ Daddy Dearest said until he felt a sharp pain near his crotch area. He looked down to see that Mommy Mearest kicked him in the crotch, and collapsed on the floor. “What were you thinking?! Creating a portal to get rid of Boyfriend! I thought we had an agreement!” Mommy Mearest yelled at Daddy Dearest, sounding angry. “I… was just thinking of our girls… safety.” Daddy Dearest said in pain. “She doesn’t need us to protect her, you know that. You just want to get rid of him because you hate him.” “Well… that is true… I did want to get rid of him so our girl can have a better relationship with someone else.” “Oh, like the time you kidnapped a human and turned him into an invisible goat head, trapped someone in a video game! I can go on and on, because clearly you can’t find the one for her.” Daddy Dearest sighed, he got back up, still feeling the pain. “You’re right… I was just so certain this plan would work… but… it only caused this mess. I’m sorry… honey.” “Don’t apologize to me, apologize to him.” Mommy Mearest gestured to Boyfriend, still hugging Girlfriend. Daddy Dearest sigh and went over to Boyfriend. “Hey… Boyfriend. I gotta say something to you.” Daddy Dearest said to Boyfriend Boyfriend and Girlfriend stopped the hugging and Boyfriend looked at Daddy Dearest. “What now Dearest, are you gonna tear each other apart again.” Boyfriend said in a mad tone. “No… I… I want to apologize… for everything I’ve done.” Daddy Dearest said sincerely. “Really? You’re not bull crapping me, are you?” Boyfriend asked, sounding skeptical. “No… I know I want to protect my girl forever… but now… she already has someone else to do the protecting for her.” Boyfriend looked pretty shocked hearing this, but Girlfriend held his hand and kissed him on the cheek, both smiling at each other. “Once this mess is over, I’ll stop going after you for now on. You have my word.” “Wow DD, I never thought you had it in you to say that.” “I know, it’s hard to believe either. So… do you… forgive me?” Boyfriend smiled at Daddy Dearest. “Of course I forgive you man, put it there.” Boyfriend lifted his arm, as Daddy Dearest took his hand and they shook hands. Twilight started to tear up a bit. “Enemy turned friend… a classic friendship lesson.” Twilight wiped the tears off her face and smiled at the two. Just then, Pinkie Pie appeared in Mommy Mearest’s face, having a big smile on her face. “Hi, I’m Pinkie Pie, and welcome to Ponyville!” Pinkie said as confetti exploded behind her. “Would you like some cake?” Pinkie pulled out a plate of cake that had some of her hair on it. “Ehh… no thank you, I’m fine.” Mommy said to Pinkie. Pinkie shrugged. “More for me!” Pinkie said as she stuffed the cake in her face. “Well, it’s very nice to meet everyone here,” Thorax said to the newcomers. “I’m Thorax, king of the Changelings and Spike’s friend. This here is Ocellus, a changeling that part takes in Twilight’s school.” Ocellus chuckled nervously. “H-hi everyone. I hope we can get along well.” Ocellus said shyly. “It’s nice to meet you both.” Boyfriend said to the two. “Please to meet you as well.” Senpai said. “Oh, Senpai, you finally got out of that game.” Mommy Mearest said to Senpai. “Yes, all of the work goes to your husbands portal teleporting me here. That’s the only good thing that happened to me today.” “Well, I guess that’s the only good thing to happen, but I’m still very disappointed in you hun.” “Yeah… I know.” Daddy Dearest said in shame. Just then, the group heard flapping of wings getting closer and closer to them. They all looked up into the sky and saw Silverstream, as well as John on the back of her coming towards them. “Hey every pony!” Silverstream said to the group. “Silverstream!” Ocellus said happily. Silverstream and John landed on the ground, John jumped off Silverstream and started kissing the ground. “Oh, I’ll never take you for granted again ground.” John said as he kept kissing the ground. “Tankman? Is that you?” Boyfriend said to John. John looked up and saw Boyfriend, looking at him in annoyance. “Oh great, it’s the blue haired midget and his girlfriend. Are you going to have your friend kill half of my men again?” John said to Boyfriend. “What? No, Pico isn’t here anyway, so we don’t need to fight.” “Well ain’t that good news.” “So you got teleported here to Tankman?” Girlfriend asked. “Yep and it’s John, I don’t really care about the nickname Tankman.” John said to Girlfriend. “Well, we’re gonna keep saying Tankman, because why not.” “Fair enough I guess.” “So, you’re the one that nearly killed my daughter.” Daddy Dearest said, anger in his eyes. “Hey! They were in a restricted war zone, I was only bored and decided to not kill them… yet.” “And you didn’t, that’s all that matters, right hun?” Mommy Mearest said to Daddy Dearest. “I guess you’re right honey.” Daddy Dearest said, sounding annoyed. “Oh, Ocellus, meet my new friend, John!” Silverstream said excitedly to Ocellus as she introduced him. “More like her bodyguard, but whatever keeps you sleeping at night.” John said. “Oh… it’s nice to meet you… John.” Ocellus said shyly. “Yeah yeah, sure, whatever.” John crossed his arms. “Don’t mind him, he was like this when I met him.” Silverstream whispered in Ocellus’ ear. “Oh, okay.” Ocellus whispered back. Pinkie Pie appeared in front of John’s face, surprising him a bit. “Hi, I’m Pinkie Pie! Welcome to Ponyville new friend, cake?” Pinkie Pie said as she took a plate of cake out of her hair. “Ugh…. No, I’m fine.” John said, making a disgusted face. “More for me again!” Pinkie said as she stuffed the cake in her mouth. “Well, now that I think no more surprises are upon us, what are we going to do with our new visitors?” Starlight asked the group. “Yeah… where will we stay?” Skid asked. “Not to worry. I’ve made a list for this situation.” Twilight said, teleporting a big list in front of her. “Of course you did.” Spike deadpanned. “Well, since I offered Boyfriend to stay, he’s always allowed to stay in my castle for the time being. The rest of you can stay with the ponies you were teleported to, if that’s what everypony wants to do, that is.” “Uhh… If it’s alright with you, can I stay with Boyfriend? We miss each other very much.” Girlfriend asked Twilight. “Of course you can stay, we be happy to let you stay.” Twilight smiled at Girlfriend. “Thank you.” “Anytime.” “We want to stay with Rarity!” The spooky kids said to Twilight. “I too, would like to stay with Rarity as well.” Senpai asked Twilight. “Well, Rarity, can they stay with you for the time being?” Twilight asked Rarity. “Of course they can stay darling, we still need to find this one’s mother too.” Rarity said, looking at Skid. “Oh yes, we still need to find Skid’s mother too, add that to my list,” Twilight started writing down on her list. “Okay, got it.” “Oh thank you Rarity, thank you Twilight.” Skid hugged both Rarity and Twilight separately. “It’s no problem darling.” Rarity smiled. “Happy to help.” Twilight said happily. “Well, I will be staying with Thorax, if he’s fine with that.” Mommy Mearest said, shocking Daddy Desrest. “WHAT?!” Daddy Dearest yelled in shock. “This is your mess, not mine, and I need time to process this whole situation.” “Well… if that’s what you want, I’ll be happy to keep you for a while, if you want ma’am.” Thorax said to Mommy Mearest. “Yes, but maybe for a few day, I need to cool off and stay out of this for a bit.” “But… but who will I stay with?” Daddy Dearest asked. “Perhaps if you want to help her, give her some space and you can stay with me and I will provide you shelter.” Zecora said to Daddy Dearest. “Well… it’s better than nothing I suppose. Fine, I’ll stay with Zecora.” Daddy Dearest said to Twilight. “Perfect, now we just need to know what John wants to stay with.” Twilight looked over to John. “Well, since she save my life today, it’s within protocol that I protect her until I paid off my debt.” John said, making Twilight confused. “Ehh, what does that mean?” Twilight asked Silverstream. “I saved him from drowning, but he said that he will protect me as a bodyguard, or something, but I think of him as a friend then a bodyguard.” Silverstream explained to Twilight. “Okay… so it looks like John will stay with Silverstream for the time being as well.” “Yeah, me, Ocellus and our other friends are living in the school in living quarters. So you can stay in my living quarters with me!” Silverstream said excitedly. “Oh… yay…” John said blankly. “Well, that’s everypony. Now, let’s get every pony settled in and treat each other with respect.” Twilight said to the group. “Right!” The others responded. “Alright Thorax, let’s get going.” Mommy Mearest said to Thorax. “Are you sure? Don’t you want to stay a while?” Thorax asked Mommy Mearest. “No, I just need to go and cool down at your changeling colony.” “Alright… very well. We will see you soon everypony.” Thorax said to the group. “Take care Thorax!” The group said. Thorax’s horned glowed green and the two teleported away, leaving Daddy Dearest alone with sadness and regret. “Do not feel concern, give her time to breathe, and she will return.” Zecora tried to reassure Daddy Dearest. “Yeah, I’m hoping.” And so, the group will have to adopt to the new environment and will meet new and bizarre creatures, however, while they will be settling in, more of them will come, some friendly, some not so much, but that will be for another day. To Be Continued… > Chapter 11: Tabi > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Somewhere, in New Funk City, in an alleyway, a man with a skeleton goat as a head, skeletal hand, and an invisible body, held a picture of the dearest family. His yellow pupils scanning each of their faces with intend. He then growled deeply and crunched up the picture. He took a lighter out of his hoodie pocket and set the picture on fire, then threw it on the alleyway floor, watching the picture be set ablaze. The man, who’s name is Tabi, sighed deeply. “One day, those Dearests will get what’s coming to them.” As Tabi was about to leave the alleyway, he glanced over to his shoulder and saw a portal behind him. Tabi looked at the portal in confusion, then suddenly he was getting pulled in. “W-what the?!” Tabi yelled in confusion. Tabi tried to pull himself away from the portal, but the pulling force was too strong for him to get away. Tabi kept pulling away, until eventually, he was sucked into the portal. As he entered the portal, he blacked out. Tabi slowly began to open his eyes and regaining his consciousness. As he slowly opened his eyes, he saw a blurry white creature sniffing him. As Tabi’s vision became clear, the white creature was a bunny sniffing him. Tabi groaned and began to move, causing the bunny to scurry away. Tabi held his head, having a splitting headache. He slowly sat up and noticed he was sitting on a couch. He looked around and saw he was in a building with many bird houses inside, stairs going up to another floor, several rooms to the left and right of him and lots of different small creatures roaming the place. What the… I was in the alleyway… how did I get here? Tabi thought to himself. Just then, he heard a humming getting closer to him. As the sound was getting closer, he reached into his pants pocket and grabbed his knife, ready to strike what is approaching him. Just then, a light yellow pony with pink hair came into the room, carrying a tray of animal food with its mouth. The pony gently dropped the tray and the animals began running towards the food tray. The pony looked at the animals with a warm smile before turning around to see Tabi, looking at her with a confused expression, but his hand still held the knife behind his back. “O-oh, you’re awake, I’m glad. I saw you were sleeping at my front door, S-so I brought you inside my home, I-I hope that’s fine with you.” The yellow pony, named Fluttershy, said shyly. Tabi didn’t respond, he eyed Fluttershy carefully, seeing if she poses a threat. “U-umm… are you o-okay?” Fluttershy said, walking towards Tabi slowly. Fluttershy got close to Tabi and reached her hoof at him, before he grabbed it quickly, causing Fluttershy to gasp in fear. Tabi pushed her down on the floor, still holding her and pointed his knife at Fluttershy’s face. Tabi growled angrily at her as she looked at him with fear in her eyes. “Do you think I’m stupid? I know this is a trick!” Tabi yelled angrily. “W-w-what… I never… w-what trick?” Fluttershy stuttered her words. “Don’t play dumb with me, you’re one of Daddy Dearest’s tricks! Well, jokes on you, your tricks don’t work on me!” Tabi raised his knife in the air. Tabi laughed at her, as he was ready to thrust the knife into her. However, he felt something hitting him on his back repeatedly. He turned his head and saw the bunny that was sniffing him before was hitting him with its feet. Tabi growled and tried to shake it off, but it stayed on him. As he was distracted by the bunny, some birds flew over him and took his knife. Tabi looked shocked as his knife was taken from him and seeing a herd of different animals came towards him. Tabi saw some squirrels jumping and landing on his face, scratching him. Tabi got off of Fluttershy and tried to pry off the squirrels off his face. Just then, he tripped on some animals behind him and fell to the floor. Tabi finally got the squirrels off his face, but he was now surrounded by many animals. He tried to backed up, but the animals got closer to him. The animals growled at him and was ready to attack, until a voice was heard loudly. “Enough!” Fluttershy said with a shout. The animals and Tabi looked at her with a surprised expression. “This is not how we treat our new friend. Now, please go back and play with the others outside.” Fluttershy said, quieting her tone, but still having a stern tone. The animals quickly ran off, leaving Tabi and Fluttershy alone. Fluttershy looked at Tabi with a worried look. “Are y-you okay? They got you good on your face.” Fluttershy said with a worried look. Tabi looked at her in disbelief as he couldn’t find the words to say. Just then, Fluttershy quickly grabbed a damp cloth and went over to Tabi. “Here, l-let me clean your face for you, I-if that’s okay with you.” Fluttershy asked permission from Tabi. Tabi didn’t speak, he just looked at her, then nodded. Fluttershy smiled and went over to him. She began to wipe his face gently. As his face was being wiped, he was looking at Fluttershy warm smile. Tabi, now feeling more calm, began to speak to her. “Why?” Tabi said, making Fluttershy look at him. “Why are you being nice to me? Even after I nearly killed you, you still want to help me after those animals attacked me?” “O-oh, well, I-I was really scared what happened, b-but you looked more scared than I was.” “Me? Scared? Tsk, who am I scared of, you?” Tabi chuckled a bit. “M-maybe not me, but maybe it’s because you’re in a new area and new people you don’t know, I- I think.” “Hmm… I guess you may be right.” Finally, Fluttershy finished cleaning up Tabi’s head and stepped away from Tabi. “Thank you… what’s your name?” “O-oh… i-I’m… Fluttershy…” Fluttershy said, getting quieter the more she talked. “Fluttershy, huh. I’m Tabi. Sorry about almost killing you.” “O-oh, it’s okay, I’m sorry my animal friends attacked you too. They were only trying to protect me, b-but I wasn’t expecting them to hurt you.” “Meh, it’s fine, I deserve it since I did try to hurt you in your own house. I thought you were one of Daddy Dearests tricks, but you look like you’re not one of them.” “Oh, why would I try to trick you?” “I… I have serious trust issue, you never know who will stab you in the back again.” Tabi sighed deeply, getting up off the floor and sat on the couch. Fluttershy looked at Tabi sadly and joined him on the couch. “I… I-I know that feeling. You feel like anypony can turn your back on you. You can never forget what they did… then you turn your back on the ones that care for you. B-but, they come back eventually and apologize to you. You then become good friends again.” Tabi looked at Fluttershy, then at the floor. “Not this one. I will never forgive her and her father for what they done to me.” The two stopped talking and the room fell silent. Fluttershy looked at Tabi’s head and looked at the rest of his body. “S-so… are you some kind animal?” Fluttershy asked Tabi, making Tabi look at her. “O-oh, I’m sorry… I shouldn’t have asked… sorry.” Tabi kept looking at her, then chuckled a bit. “No, I’m no animal, I’m a human, well… a human with a goat skeleton as a head and an invisible body.” “Really? You’re a human?” “Yeah, kinda hard to believe since many thought I was a faun, but they were very wrong.” “O-oh… I’m sorry about that.” “For what? I’m use to it anyways. And what might you be, if I may ask?” “O-oh! I’m a Pegasus.” “A Pegasus? You mean, you’re a mythical stallion?” “W-well, I don’t think mythical… many of my pony friends are Pegasi. There is also unicorns, earth ponies, alicorns, and many other species.” “Huh… I’ve read a book about these creatures, but they were a fairy tale… guess they were wrong.” “Yeah, though, we never saw any humans before until this pass week now.” “Oh? Do you know any of these humans?” “W-well… there is one I’ve met one where he looked like… a S-soldier.” Tabi nodded as she kept talking. “There is also two human children that are dressed up in costumes.” Tabi looked at her, concentrating on what she will say next. “A human that said he was in a… video game? I-I’m sure exactly. And… umm… there is a human with blue hai—“ “Hold on! Hold on! Did you see a girl with auburn hair and a demon with purple skin?” Tabi asked in a hurry. “Oh! Why yes. Do you know them?” Tabi looked at the floor, his pupils shortened. T-there here?! Finally, I can get my revenge! Tabi thought to himself, smiling to himself, or what looks like a smile. “U-um… Tabi, are you alright?” Fluttershy asked, looking concerned. Tabi looked at Fluttershy, looking excited, but also looking crazy. “Do you know where they are?” Tabi asked Fluttershy. “Oh… they are staying with Twilight in ponyville.” “Ponyville huh? Could we perhaps… pay them a visit?” “Oh course! Are they friends of yours?” “Yes… friends…” “We can go see them now, I-if you want to of course.” “Yes, I would like to go see them.” “Great! I’m sure they will be excited to see you!” Fluttershy said excitedly, jumping off the couch and walked over to the front door, smiling happily. “Yeah… I’m sure they will.” Tabi said with a sinister chuckle. Tabi got off the couch and joined Fluttershy. Before they left, Tabi saw his knife on the floor and picked it back up, chuckling once more. The two exited Fluttershy’s cottage and started to walk down a dirt road. As Tabi and Fluttershy started to walk, Tabi placed his hands in his hoodie pockets, having his knife on hand. Tabi looked at his pockets then back at Fluttershy, humming a lovely melody. “You don’t look too happy, aren’t you excited to reunite with your friends?” Fluttershy asked Tabi. “Ooh, I’m so thrilled that I can’t express it enough. And soon… I will get my reven— I-I mean, be reunited once again.” Tabi saved exposing his true intentions to Fluttershy. Fluttershy smiled and continued waking, humming to herself. Hmm… this… pony seems so pure… so innocent… it’s a shame that she will think otherwise of me when I’m through with Girlfriend and her damn father. Tabi thought to himself, almost feeling… sad at the thought. Tabi and Fluttershy made it to Ponyville, seeing many ponies walking around, smiling with each other and waving at each other. As Fluttershy and Tabi entered the village, the ponies looked at Tabi with fear as Tabi looked at them, keeping their kids away from him. Tabi grunted slightly as he and Fluttershy continued to walk down the town. After walking for a few minutes, they finally arrived to Twilight’s castle. Tabi whistled as he saw the beauty of the castle. “Wow… I’ve never seen anything like this before.” Tabi said, looking at the castle, to which Fluttershy nodded. Just then, Tabi saw them… Boyfriend, Girlfriend and Daddy Dearest were outside, chatting with a purple Alicorn pony. Tabi growled quietly as he began to approach them. “You want me to do what?!” Twilight said in a shocked tone. “I need you to copy my portal spell to get us out of here!” Daddy Dearest said to Twilight. “But… b-but you said that demon magic is different than Alicorn magic! How am I going to copy your portal spell?” “It’s easy, just snap… oh right… you don’t have fingers.” Daddy Dearest said, as Twilight deadpanned. Girlfriend tapped on Daddy Dearest, turning his attention to her. “Dad… if we all teleported here… does that mean… he…” Girlfriend said, sounding worried. Daddy Dearest bent down to Girlfriends level and patted her head, giving her a smile. “Don’t worry sweetie, he can be anywhere in this planet if he is here. But if he is here, I’ll keep you safe.” “Yeah, I’ll protect you baby, you’re safe with me.” Boyfriend said, posing as a hero. “Oh, my hero.” Girlfriend said, holding her hands together, having hearts in her eyes. Just then, the four of them heard a laugh and they turned to see Tabi, laughing at them. “I see you’re still with her, huh Bf? After everything I told you about her, you’re still under her spell?!” Tabi yelled at Boyfriend. Twilight looked at Daddy Dearest, looking confused. “Who is this? Is this a friend?” Twilight asked Daddy Dearest. “Far from it.” Daddy Dearest said, showing his teeth. “Long time no see, Dearest. You weren’t expecting to see me so soon, were you? And your brat of a daughter is here as well, this makes things easier.” Daddy Dearest put his hand in front of Girlfriend, protecting her. “You’re not hurting my daughter! If you want to hurt my daughter, you will have to go through me first!” “Me, hurt her? Oh, no no no. I don’t want to hurt her…” Tabi said, pulling his knife out of his hoodie pocket. “I just want to KILL THE BOTH OF YOU!!” Tabi began charging at Girlfriend and Daddy Dearest. Boyfriend stepped in front of Girlfriend, shielding her with his body, however, Daddy Dearest went in front of Boyfriend, shielding both of them. Daddy Dearest and Boyfriend closed their eyes as Tabi was about to strike them, however, nothing happened. They opened one of their eyes, and they saw Tabi floating in the air with purple aura emitting off him. “What? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!” Tabi yelled as he struggled to break free. Twilight, having her horn activated, looking at Tabi with a confused but with a stern look. “Can anypony please tell me… WHAT IN EQUESTRIA IS GOING ON!!” Twilight yelled out. “Oh you want the truth? Those two ruined my life!” Tabi said, looking at Girlfriend and Daddy Dearest angrily. “Wait… how did they ruin your life?” “Y-yeah… how?” Fluttershy said as well. “Me and Girlfriend used to date. When we started dating, I loved to make music, it was my passion! I loved Girlfriend… but she clearly did not love me. She was only using me for her own success. When I finally realized it, Daddy Dearest hired people to invade my house, kidnapped me, and I woke up in the alleyway, looking like this!” Twilight and Fluttershy placed a hoof on their mouths, looking shocked and saddened. “You… you didn’t do that… right Daddy Dearest…” Twilight asked Daddy Dearest. “Oh, yes, yes I did.” Daddy Dearest responded. “Wait, WHAT?!” “Yep, I did. I used him as an advantage for my daughter to become a star.” “That… that is so… wrong!” “Oh, you thought that was bad, the invaders killed my cat! Just for the fun of it!” Tabi added. Fluttershy gasped and looked at Daddy Dearest with an angry expression. “You monster!” Fluttershy yelled at Daddy Dearest. “You see?! This is why he should die! Along with that brat!” Twilight looked at Daddy Dearest, then looked at Tabi, then back at Daddy Dearest. “Well… what you done is very wrong… but I don’t think killing is the answer. I say… we forgive and forget.” Twilight said to the two. “Forgive and forget?! Are you high!!! He literally ruined my career and my life! I HAVE NOTHING!!!” “Well, you can start anew, restart the relationship… as friends.” Twilight said with a smile. Tabi gagged at the thought of the idea. “I would rather kill those two than be friends with them again.” Tabi said to Twilight. Twilight looked at Tabi with a sad look, she is not making any progress with him about changing his way of Girlfriend and Daddy Dearest. “Well… what would you do then?” Twilight asked Tabi, but before he spoke, she quickly added to her question. “That doesn’t resolve violence.” Tabi looked at the two, then sighed. “Then… I’ll just go… there is no point if I can’t kill them when you’re around. I just want some justice, but that will never happen now.” Twilight looked at Tabi and nodded sadly, putting him down slowly. The purple aura disappeared off of Tabi’s body. Tabi took one last look at Daddy Dearest and Girlfriend, before turning around and started to walk away. Tabi stopped after a few steps and glanced over his shoulder. “If you continue being with her Bf, you will have nothing. Let his be your only warning.” Tabi then began walking away from the group. Fluttershy looked at Tabi with a sad expression as he walked away. Daddy Dearest crossed his arms and snickered. “Good riddance.” Daddy Dearest said. Just then, a knife was thrown and it was just inches away from his face, which made Daddy Desrest flinch. Daddy Dearest saw Tabi had stopped and thrown the knife. “Next time, I won’t miss.” Tabi said coldly, as he walked away once again. Fluttershy, looking sad, went after Tabi. Luckily for her, she was able to catch up to Tabi as he was only walking. “Tabi… Tabi… please, we can help you.” Fluttershy tried to reason with Tabi, but he ignored her. “Please Tabi, you don’t have to be alone.” “Go away.” Tabi said to Fluttershy. Tabi and Fluttershy were in the middle of Ponyville, still walking. “Tabi… I know you’re a kind soul, I can see it in you.” Fluttershy said to Tabi. “You don’t know who I am or who I was. Now just… leave me alone.” Tabi said, walking into an alleyway and leaning on the wall. “Please Tabi… m-maybe Daddy Dearest can apologize—“ “DONT YOU GET IT!! I HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE ANYMORE!! AND EVEN IF HE APOLOGIZES, WHAT GOOD IS THAT GONNA DO HUH?! IT WONT TURN MY LIFE AROUND! IM FOREVER STUCK THIS WAY, A REMINDER FOR TRUSTING ANYONE YOU EVER LOVED!!” Tabi lashed out at Fluttershy. Fluttershy knelt to the floor, shivering in fear. Some ponies nearby stood and stared at Tabi, while some were scared of him. Tabi sighed and lowered himself to the floor, looking upset. Fluttershy, looking down at Tabi, looking sad at him. She sat down beside him, as he looked away from her. “Tabi… did… did someone else hurt you? Besides Daddy Dearest and Girlfriend?” Fluttershy asked Tabi. Tabi didn’t look at Fluttershy, hiding his face with his sleeves. “I-it’s okay… you don’t need to tell me… I’ll… I-I’ll leave you alone now.” Fluttershy said as she got up and began walking, looking defeated. Tabi sighed. “It was… my parents… that hurt me the most.” Tabi finally spoke. Fluttershy stopped and looked back at Tabi. “Your parents? What did they do? If you want to answer that, that is…” “They… they abandoned me… lived in a orphanage for my childhood…” “Oh my… that’s terrible…” “It was… I had no one to teach me anything… I had to do that myself. Had no mom to tuck me bed… had no dad to teach me how to ride a bike…” Tabi began to tear up a bit. “Had no one to say they loved me… nothing… I was on my own… I teached myself to do all of that… alone…” Fluttershy looked at Tabi, tearing up. Fluttershy went over to Tabi and hugged him, catching him off guard. “It’s okay to show your feelings… go on… let your emotions out.” Fluttershy said, comforting him. Just then, Tabi started balling his eyes out, hugging Fluttershy tightly. Fluttershy patted Tabi back, as well as rubbing his back with her hoof. “Let it all out… let it all out.” Fluttershy said, kept rubbing his back. After several minutes, Tabi finally calmed down, his tears finally stopping. Tabi stopped hugging Fluttershy, seeing her Fur is soaked. “S-sorry about soaking your fur…” Tabi said, having boogers coming out of his nose. “Hey… hey… it’s okay. I don’t mind, really. You had so much emotions stored inside you… you needed to let it go.” “Yea… I did… didn’t I?” “Do… do you feel any better?” “Yes… I feel much better now, thank you.” “No problem, I’m happy to help. So… with that out of your system… would you forgive Daddy Dearest now?” Tabi placed his hand on his chin, thinking. “I will never forgive him for what he did to me… but maybe we can make a truce, just a temporary one at best.” “W-well… that’s always something at least.” Fluttershy said with a smile. Tabi looked at Fluttershy and chuckled softly. Just then, he heard a meow and he looked around the alleyway. The cat jumped down and went over to Tabi, rubbing itself on him. Tabi picked up the cat and cradled it, petting its head. “You look just like my cat… before you were taken from me.” Tabi said sadly, tears streaming down. The cat looked at Tabi and licked his cheek, making Tabi chuckle a bit. “Well Tabi… would you like a place to stay? I don’t mind if you stayed with me for a while.” Fluttershy asked Tabi. “Really? You would do that… for me?” Tabi said with a surprised look. “Of course! That’s what friends do, right?” “Yeah… I guess they do.” Tabi got up on his feet, still holding onto the cat. “Do you mind if I bring his little guy along with me?” Tabi asked Fluttershy. “Of course! I’m sure they will get along with my other animal friends.” Fluttershy said happily. Fluttershy and Tabi left the alleyway and started to walk back to Fluttershy’s house. It looks like my life is turning back around . Tabi thought to himself, looking at Fluttershy with a smile. To Be Continued…