"W-What do you mean...from another world?'' Fluttershy piped in shock.

The others looked at Quentin in utter disbelief. There was a few moments silence, until finally, "You're joking right? Dash said, frowning.

Quentin just shrugged. Rainbow Dash then burst out laughing.

"Yeah right, you've got to get up pretty early in the morning to fool us with that!'' Rainbow Dash kept laughing, but Quentin had a serious look on his face.

The others just looked at brown stallion, looking for a sign that he was joking.

"Um Dash, I don't think he's kidding,'' Spike said, looking at Quentin wide eyed.

Dash had finally stop laughing and took on her usual, aggressive behavior. "Please! Do you honestly expect us to believe you're from a different world? What are you, some sort of alien?!''

Quentin frowned slightly and sighed. "No I'm not an alien. I mean well, I guess technically speaking but...whatever the point is I am from a VERY different world than this!''

The others were still unconvinced. "Come now Quentin. From another world...you have to admit that is the most ridiculous thing one could say,'' Rarity said logically with a slight, skeptical frown.

"I told you guys wouldn't believe me,'' Quentin argued.

The others started to ask him questions all at once, until Twilight silenced them. "Ok...Quentin,'' Twilight said suspiciously.

"Let's say for a minute that we believe what you've told us. If you're from another world, how did you get here?''

Everyone gave Quentin intent looks. "Well the last thing I remembered was I was taking a walk in the woods when I found this hidden well,'' he began.

''It was in some sort of crypt. I leaned forward to get a closer look at a wall etching when I leaned too far and fell in. The next thing I remember, I woke up in this place as…this.'' Quentin finished, spreading his forelegs to the side to the others could get a good look at him.

Quentin looked around the room, waiting for an answer.

"Seriously? You're not pulling our tails are you?'' Spike asked hopefully.

Quentin shook his head.

"Ya woke up as a stallion? What were you before then?'' Applejack asked, cocking an eyebrow.

"I was a human,'' the pony in question answered truthfully.

The other widened their eyes. "A human?!'' Fluttershy and Pinkie cried in unison.

"B-But humans don't exist. They aren't real!'' Twilight denied hysterically.

Quentin blinked. "Not real?''

Twilight nodded and magically brought a book from the shelf to her and opened it. She flipped through the pages until she came to the one she was looking for.

"See, humans aren't real,'' Twilight said, levitating the book to his face to read.

The page had a picture of a rather monstrous looking human with some facts going on for three pages.

"Humans are nothing but pony tales used to frighten fillies and colts to behave.'' Twilight explained, a rather firm frown on her face.

"You guys have to believe me. Where I'm from, I was a human. And in my world, there is no Equestria, or Canterlot. In my world, ponies can't even talk,'' Quentin tried to reason.

They others gasped, horrified. "Ponies...don't...TALK?!" Pinkie cried.

"What do you mean ponies don't talk. How can a pony go for a minute without talking? I mean, not talking is the worst thing I could think of. Imagine me not being able to talk, why that would just be the worst!'' Pinkie cried quickly.

Spike put a comforting claw on her shoulder which calmed her down.

"Oh please for the love of Celestia give it up, we don't believe you!'' Rainbow said aggressively.

Quentin hung his head in defeat, what was he going to do now?

"I believe 'em,'' Applejack said, causing the rest to gasp in shock.

Quentin looked at Applejack, with a WTF expression, but she just gave the surprised newly equine a warm smile.

"What?! AJ you can't be serious?!'' Dash exasperated, but Applejack stood her ground.

"Yup, Quentin's got an' honest face, that's what I like in a feller,'' Applejack smiled, giving him a wink.

Quentin blushed a little and looked away shyly.

"An' I can tell when somepony is honest, or have yall done forget I'm the Element of Honesty?''

The others looked at each other uncertainly, but Quentin was as clueless as ever. "The Element of...Honesty?'' he asked slowly.

"Yup, ya heard right sugarcube,'' Applejack smiled.

She and the rest began to explain to him that they represent a powerful force known as the Elements of Harmony. They explained that they used this sacred power only in the direst of circumstances to retain peace and tranquility in Equestria.

"Wow,'' was the only thing Quentin could say.

"So you girls are like, national heroes then?"

"Eeyup,'' Applejack replied proudly. And they thought that someone from another world was a stretch.

"You guys sure that we should be telling a complete stranger about our strengths? I mean he could use that information for...EVIL!'' Dash asked dramatically, giving Quentin an distrustful look.

"Yea Rainbow Dash, Quentin will use the Elements against us done due to the evil sparkle in his eyes,'' Applejack said dryly, rolling her eyes.

Rainbow Dash grunted but Fluttershy spoke up.

"I-I agree. Something tells me that Quentin has very kind heart,'' she said softly.

"Thar' ya see?'' Applejack smiled triumphantly.

Rainbow Dash huffed and looked away in defeat.

"Quentin if you don't mind my asking, but where is your cutie mark?'' Rarity asked perplexed as she looked at his flanks.

"My what?'' Quentin asked blankly.

Rainbow Dash sighed annoyed, "Oh for the love of Pete!"

"What's a cutie mark?''

The others looked at Quentin in disbelief.

"Well Quentin, a-'' Rarity began.

"A cutie mark is a special design we get whenever we have found what we're meant to do in life!'' Pinkie Pie cut in, showing him her mark which were three blue balloons.

Quentin tilted his head as he looked at the mark.

"See, my purpose in like is to make really fun parties and to make people laugh. And what could be better than laughing?'' Pinkie asked merrily, beginning to laugh happily.

Rarity rolled her eyes at the rude cut in. "Yes what Pinkie said. And my calling is to locate gems to make beautiful vetements,'' Rarity said in French, showing her mark which were three diamonds.

"My calling is to take care of animals,'' Fluttershy smiled, showing her mark which depicted three, pink butterflies with a turquoise bodies and antennae.

"Whoa, that's pretty cool,'' Quentin awed, smiling.

"Darn tootin' it is. Yours truly is to work on the family farm, which I can't possibly see myself doin anythin else!'' Applejack said proudly.

"Miss Sunshine up there's ta fly…real fast,'' Applejack said, pointing to Rainbow Dash, who didn't look at them.

"And mine is to perform magic, as you can see,'' Twilight smiled, showing her mark with was a magical, violet pink, six pointed star with tiny white sparkles surrounding it.

"But Rarity and Rainbow Dash is right Quentin, your story is kind of hard to believe.''

"THANK YOU Twi!'' Rainbow Dash sighed.

Quentin let out a long, deep breath. He shook his head but then chuckled lightly. "Yeah I know, but believe me, I'm not making this up. I wish I was.''

"C'mon think 'bout it girls. How else can you explain Quentin not knowin nothin about Equestria, an' cutie marks, an' such?'' Applejack said.

The others still looked uncertain. "Well...that's true but,'' Twilight said hesitantly.

Suddenly, Spike beamed. "Wait Twilight, I have an idea!'' Spike cried out.

"Yes Spike what it?'' Twilight asked.

"Why don't you use the mind reading spell you've been working on? That way you can see if Quentin is telling the truth or not.''

"Spike that's...'' Twilight began laughing but stopped and widened her eyes.

"Actually not a bad idea,'' she finished.

Spike looked proud while the others gasped.

"Read minds?!'' Rarity gasped.

"You can really do that?'' Fluttershy asked softly buy in awe.

"Y-yeah, but…'' Twilight trailed of.

"But...what?'' Dash asked interested.

"To go into one's mind...to be perverted like that it's...it's completely unethical.''

"Oh,'' the rest of her friends said in unison.

"Yea, that would be sorta an' invasion o' someone's privacy,'' Applejack agreed.

Quentin thought for a moment, and came to a decision. "It's ok, go on and do it,'' he said.

The others looked at him in shock.

"R-Really Quentin?'' Twilight asked.

Quentin nodded, "If it's the only way for you guys to believe me, then so be it.''

Twilight looked at her friends uncertainly.

"You sure about this hun? Letting Twi go pokin into yur brain like that?'' Applejack asked him, concerned.

"Yeah it's fine Applejack. You have my permission Twilight.''

Twilight looked puzzled for a moment or two and nodded in understanding.

"Alright, let's do it,'' Twilight said seriously.

She walked towards Quentin and Applejack took a couple steps back. "Ok Quentin, just relax and close your eyes,'' Twilight commanded and he did what she said.

The others watched on intently.

"I promise, I'll just see about everything you told us, nothing more,'' Twilight said politely.

''It's ok, I trust you,'' Quentin smiled softly.

Twilight returned the smile, took a deep breath, and closed her eyes. Soon, her horn began to glow a violet aura as the spell began. She then leaned her horn forward until it lightly touched his forehead. The effect was instant. Both Quentin and Twilight's eyes glowed white as in a flash, all of Quentin's memories of how Quentin got to Equestria rushed through Twilight's mind, from the time he hiked through the forest to the moment he first woke up in the Everfree Forest.

It only lasted a few seconds when Twilight and Quentin jumped back when the spell ended. They both panted as if they just finished a strenuous exercise.

"Are you two ok?'' Pinkie asked concerned as the other trotted to them.

"Y-Yeah, I'm fine,'' Twilight said, a bit dizzy.

Everything was spinning, but she soon regained normal sight.

"How about you darling,'' Rarity asked Quentin.

"Yeah I'm good,'' Quentin breathed heavily.

"So Twilight, how did it go?'' Spike asked anxiously.

"Good, I guess,'' Twilight began.

"That was my first time using that spell. I had to break it cause if I went on any longer I could've-'' but then Twilight froze, a shocked expression on her face.

"What, what is it Twi?'' Rainbow Dash asked.

"Quentin was telling the truth,'' Twilight confessed softly.

The others gasped at the news. "R-really Twilight?'' Fluttershy asked to which Twilight nodded.

"Yes, everything Quentin said about coming from another world...about being a human, it's all true.''

"Ha, told ya. Never had had a doubt in my mind,'' Applejack announced proudly as the rest began to chatter amongst themselves.

Rainbow Dash looked completely dumbfounded.

"Wow, I've never thought it was possible, but I guess I owe you an apology Quentin,'' Twilight said sincerely.

"We all do I suppose,'' Rarity added apologetically. Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy nodded in agreement, but Quentin just smiled.

"Nah, its fine. Totally understandable.''

"Oh so patient AND demure, just like moi,'' Rarity chimed, flicking her mane.

The others rolled their eyes but Quentin just chuckled lightly.

Twilight then suddenly spoke up in an excited, rushed tone, ''But still a human…a real life, ACTUAL human! Here in Equestria. I mean this is possibly the greatest discovery in pony history! There's a lot of questions I want to ask. Do you mind performing some tests for me? I can't wait to start my scientific research with you!''

As Twilight continued her excited rant, Quentin couldn't help but smirk at her enthusiasm. To be honest, when he first saw her she gave off the impression of a very intelligent and logical person and her thirst for scientific answers by studying him only proved that notion.

However, Quentin's face then grew to utmost serious as he responded.

"But about that letter,'' Quentin said changing the subject.

The others remembered and quickly broke into conversation.

"Why I almost forgot bout' the Princesses. What ARE we goin' to do Twi?'' Applejack asked.

Twilight looked at her uncertainly, but then had a determined look on her face.

"I…don't know. But what I do know is this, we'll just have to trust Princess Celestia and hope that she'll send us another letter soon,'' Twilight said.

The others reluctantly nodded.

"What else CAN we do?'' Pinkie Pie asked.

"Is...there something I can do to help?'' Quentin asked, even though he didn't know what the hell he could do.

"Well that's mighty sweet of ya sugarcube,'' Applejack smiled.

"But this is our job, you don't have to worry about a thing,'' Twilight finished, smiling.

Quentin just looked dishearten, unable to help.

"Don't worry Quentin, believe it or not, we've have some close calls before and everything turned out fine,'' Twilight smiled.

"All we need to do is to stick together, and we'll be able to conquer any obstacle that comes our way.''

The rest agreed with Twilight and Quentin smiled faintly. A toll of a clock rang out from outside. Twilight looked at the clock on the wall to find that it was 6:00 pm.

"My it's certainly getting late. I really should find Sweetie Belle and get her home,'' Rarity said.

''Oh yes, and I should get back and tend to the animals. Angel can get a little testy when he's hungry,'' Fluttershy squeaked.

"And Mr. and Mrs. Cake would have a cow if I don't get some flour from the store!'' Pinkie Pie said.

Twilight nodded, "Alright then this meeting is adjourned. Goodnight everypony, I'll see you all later.''

Everyone said their goodbyes and headed out the door. Before Rainbow Dash flew out the door, she turned to look at Quentin. She had a rather, awkward gesture about her and opened her mouth as if to say something, but no words came out and she quickly flew out the door and out of sight. Quentin raised an eyebrow, finding the action perplexing.

"Oh Quentin, I'm guessing you will need a place to stay for the night?'' Twilight offered kindly, while Applejack stayed behind.

"O-Oh that won't be necessary,'' Quentin stammered out, causing Twilight, Applejack, and Spike to jump in surprise.

"Thanks for the offer, but I'll just find that well and I'll be off.''

The two ponies and the dragon blinked blankly.

"Uhhh a well?'' Applejack asked slowly, cocking an eyebrow.

Quentin nodded, smiling. "Yup, I came here by falling down a well, so I figured that there should be another well in the forest that will take me back home.''

Applejack, Twilight, and Spike looked at each other awkwardly, then to the smiling pony.

"Um Quentin, we've been in the Everfree Forest hundreds of times, and we've never seen any wells,'' Twilight said regretfully.

Quentin chuckled. "Really? Well I'm sure thaduhguhwiggity...WHAT!'' he cried.

Twi's right Quentin, we sure as rain taint never seen any well in the forest,'' Applejack added.

Quentin looked horrified. They couldn't be serious.

"T-there has to be a well or something in the forest. How else am I going to get back home?!'' Quentin panicked.

"Twilight, you do magic right? Do you know any I don't know transportation spells?!'' Quentin asked desperately to Twilight.

Twilight shook her head quickly, her hime cut mane waving. "Quentin I'm sorry, there is a teleportation spell, but I can only go a couple feet. Plus I never knew that there were other worlds out there,'' Twilight reasoned.

Quentin looked at her devastated and slumped down onto the floor, his ears lowering in sadness.

"Great, just great,'' he muttered.

Applejack and Twilight both looked at Quentin sympathetically. "I'm sorry hun,'' Applejack said gently, placing a hoof on his shoulder. "But it's starting to get dark, and that forest ain't safe for pony folk to go out there at night.''

"Applejack's right, how about this, you stay in Ponyville for the night and tomorrow well see if we can find a...well or something that can take you home...deal?'' Twilight suggested, smiling kindly at him.

The disappointed Quentin lifted his head and sighed deeply.

"I guess, I really don't have a choice in the matter,'' Quentin muttered.

"Great, now all we need to do is find a place Quentin can stay for the night,'' Spike said.

Applejack's face lit up. "Well shoot Spike that's an easy one. Ol' Quentin can stay with me at Sweet Apple Acres!'' Applejack announced.

Quentin widened his eyes. "Sweet Apple...Acres?'' he asked, intrigued.

"Yup, an trust me, you're gonna like it there,'' Applejack assured.

"Oh I-I don't want to impose,'' Quentin rejected politely, waving his hooves. "Maybe I can-''

"Nope I won't take no for an answer. An I would consider it a personal insult if ya refused,'' Applejack cut in, furrowing her eyebrows.

"Well I,'' Quentin began but gave up the argument. "Fine,'' he conceded dismally.

"Good then it's settled, you'll stay with Applejack,'' Twilight smiled.

"YEE-HAW!'' Applejack cried happily, and Quentin jumped in surprise.

"Then I suggest we get moving. It's quite a walk home from here,'' Applejack said. "You ready Quentin?''

Quentin nodded unenthusiastically.

"Then let's hit the dusty trail. Goodnight Twi. Night Spike.''

"Goodnight Applejack, Goodnight Quentin,'' Twilight bid them.

"Y-yeah, goodnight,'' Quentin said, forcing a smile.

Twilight saw his fake smile this and smiled reassuringly at him. "Don't worry Quentin, everything will be fine. Trust me, you're in good hooves.''

Quentin looked at the ground, but then smiled softly, grateful for the intelligent unicorn's comforting words.

"Bye Quentin, hope we can hang out tomorrow!'' Spike said happily.

Quentin managed to let out a weak chuckle and waved goodbye and Applejack and him headed out the door into the twilight bathed town.

Author's Notes:

I just want to thank everyone who's been reading my story so far. I know it's pretty slow thus far, but I promise that things will really pick up soon. Also reviews and comments would be really appreciated to let me know how to be a better writer. Until then, stay cool everybody!