MY LITTLE PONY: THE HUMAN'S DESTINY PROLOGUE

SEVERAL YEARS PRIO TO THE STORY:

Nine-year-old Ryan McCrimmon was at his locker, when the school bullies, James and Scott, walked up, and started to harass him, calling him names. "Oh, great it's Dumb and Dumber." Ryan said, trying to ignore the inevitable outcome of having to interact with the bullies. Wham! one of the bullies suddenly punched Ryan in the face, sending him to the floor.

"What a freak!" James said, smirking. Laughing, he and Scott walked away, leaving the nine-year-old crumpled up on the floor. Shaking, Ryan got to his feet, grabbed his backpack, which the bullies had harassed him for, as it had an imprint of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic logo on it. he went to the nearest bathroom, and discovered, to his anger, he not only sported a black eye, but a broken nose as well! Blood dripped down the tip of his nose and into the sink as he looked at his reflection. His cousin, and classmate, Mels had looked out for him all his life, and even approved of his liking of something outside his 'gender-induced blockade' as he and Mels called it. However, Ryan knew Mels wouldn't always be there. Disgusted with himself, the kid grabbed some paper towels, and held them up to his nose to steam the flow of blood. He was grateful it was the end of the school day, and that he wasn't going to be facing the bullies for 3 months during summer vacation. He met Mels as he walked to the front of the school, and she gave him a quizzical look. "I got into a fight." Ryan said dejectedly.

"What?! Are you alright?!" Mels said, shocked.

"Do I LOOK alright?" Ryan gestured to the black eye.

"Uh..." Mels stammered, slightly grossed out.

"And I'm not." Ryan said. "Both physically, and emotionally."

"You were bullied again for liking My Little Pony, weren't you?" Mels correctly inferred. Ryan nodded.

"I wish I was braver." he said, hugging his cousin. "I know you won't always be there, but I'm not sure how to defend myself alone."

FAST FOWARD 1 YEAR

It was Christmas Day, and all of Ryan's family members had gathered to celebrate. Ryan had opened all of his gifts, except for the one from Mels, which she had given to him when she arrived with Ryan's uncle and aunt. he sat in a chair in the living room and tore it a little of the wrapping paper in the lower left hand corner. But upon seeing it was MLP-related, he instantly felt self-conscious, and dreaded being found out. Looking up, Ryan saw Mels pass him to talk to his mom, and he frantically gestured to her to come join him. Mels walked over.

"S'up?" she asked.

"Mels, why!?" Ryan whispered, practically hesteric. "I'm not saying I don't appreciate the gift, but really!? You know how I feel about it! I'm not ready to tell my parents." It was plain that Ryan, while he appreciated Mels for giving him something he liked, he was just plain uncomfortable with his family getting the wrong idea.

"Ryan, they're your parents." Mels said with a smile. "They aren't gonna feel different about you when you tell them."

"You're right." Ryan said, feeling considerably less tense. "But I'm not ready. I WILL tell them though."

"Alright." Mels said. she left.

FAST FOWARD 6 YEARS

Ryan was feeling considerably dejected. It had been ages since he had made the promise to Mels to tell, but he was just plain afraid. Luckily, he had his driver's license, and Mels didn't live that far away. He got into his car, and drove to his cousin's house. Pulling into the driveway, Ryan turned off the ignition, and ran up to the door, ringing the doorbell. Luckily, it was Mels who answered.

"Oh hi Ryan! I wasn't expecting a visit." Mels said with a smile.

"Mels, can I come in? I need to talk to you about something." Ryan replied.

"Sure." Mels said, stepping aside.

Ryan sat down in the living room. "You know how I said I was going to tell my parents about MLP?" he asked. "Well, It hasn't happened yet. I feel like having you there would ease my worries a considerable amount."

"Oh, ok." Mels said with a smile. She was always looking out for her cousin, no matter the circumstances.

"Thanks cuz." Ryan said, standing and hugging her.

"No prob." Mels said as she embraced her cousin. Unfortunately, Ryan never got the chance to say anything. A few days after his talk with Mels, his parents were driving home from a date, and were involved in a car crash. Both of them died instantly. At the funeral, Ryan was enraged his time with his folks was cut so short. Sure he found comfort in knowing his aunt and uncle allowed him to stay, but what was eating away at him was the fact he never got to tell them about MLP. It broke his heart.

"Mels, why is life so cruel sometimes?" Ryan asked his cousin.

"I don't know... I'm really sorry Ryan." For once, Mels was at a loss on how to help him.

"I'm going to see if I can scavenge anything from the house. the teen said, leaving. As he was driving, it started to rain, as if the weather itself was mourning with Ryan. in due time, the pulled up to his old house, parked, and went up to the front door. He unlocked it, and was just about to put his hand on the doorknob, when CRACK! he was struck by a sudden bolt of lightning.

END OF PROLOGUE