“Over the river and through the woods to Granny Smith’s we go!” Dusk sang as we trotted through the Everfree Forest. Fire and I started laughing a little. “Wait a minute, sugarcube,” I heard, and the whole group came to a halt. Applejack had spoken up, “How do you know my Granny Smith?”

Damn it, Dusk. We were so close to not being suspicious about our lives in Equestria, but you just had to sing that stupid rhyme. The Dusk and I were at a loss for words. Fire was going to explain when. “Twitchy Tail! Twitchy Tail!!!” Pinkie yelled, and a butter yellow pegasus landed with a loud SLAM! where we stood. “Girls! Thank goodness you’re here!” Fluttershy said, obviously tired. “I was walking through the woods to see Zecora, when I stumbled into a small meadow and saw some weird items in the grass.”

Twilight asked, “That’s what made you scream?” Fluttershy nodded. “Can you bring us back there?” Fluttershy shook her head furiously. “C’mon Fluttershy. It’s probably not even dangerous.” The shy pegasus sighed in defeat and led us to a familiar place. “Hey, Luke. “I heard Fire whisper to me. “Yeah, Lara?” “Isn’t this where we woke up yesterday?” Zack gasped aloud and turned to us with wide eyes with the same realization. Fluttershy walked over to a spot with some stuff scattered across a flattened spot of grass.

“This is what’s bothering ya, sugarcube?” Applejack asked. “It looks like a black square.” Twilight and Rarity moved in to inspect the object. Twilight lifted it telekinetically. It was something that didn’t belong here; an iPhone! More specifically, MY iPhone! I was about to speak up when Twilight lifted up Lara and Zack’s cell phones as well. Then, out of nowhere, the alarm on my phone began to ring very loudly. “My Little Pony, My Little Pony,...” The show’s theme song blasted from the device, causing Twilight to instinctively drop it.

I facehoofed as the song continued. “I used to wonder what friendship could be be...” “Holy horseapples, Twi.”Applejack said. “That looks a lot like you. What kind of magic is this?” “It’s not magic, Applejack.” The Mane 6 looked at me. “It’s a phone. A cellular phone, to be exact, also known as a cell-phone. It’s used by humans to communicate with each other over vast distances.”

“What’s a human?” Twilight looked lost. “I don’t recall ever reading about one.”

“Yes, do tell us; What is a human?” I turned and saw the eternally beautiful and intimidating Princess Celestia.

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About an hour later...

We arrived in Canterlot within a matter of minutes via separate carriages. We arrived at the Princess’ castle and rendezvoused in a kind of meeting room. The Mane 6 were on either side of the Celestia (split 3 and 3), and Dusk, Fire, and I were in front of them. It felt like a courtroom. “What are your names?” Celestia asked.  I looked to Rarity, who looked back with concern for me and my friends. At least, I hope it was concern and not a mask for being lied to.

“My name is Dusk Star.” He began. “I’m Fire Storm.” She said. “And I’m Shadow Blitz.” I finished. “All right.” Celestia nodded. “Now what are your real names, as those are not typical human names.” Twilight looked up to her mentor and asked, “You know what they are?” “Of course my faithful student. Luna and I have been watching there universe from ours for a long time.” The Princess replied.

She looked to us expectantly. I went first. “My name is Luke Pearson.” Then Zack followed suit. “Zachary Blunt.” Lara finished off the roll call. “Lara Herrickson.” “Do you three intend to cause any harm to Equestria or Equestrian society? Are you of any threat?” The three of us shook our heads. The Princess sighed and shook her head. “How did you get here?”

Zack spoke up, “Princess Luna paid us a visit.” Celestia’s eyes looked at us with a light that said something along the lines of, ‘uh-oh’.

“Please excuse me for a moment. And do feel free to stay the night here in the castle. It is nearing night time. I wish you all good evening.” She said, walking to the door. Out of nowhere, a pegasus guard flew into the room in front of me, Lara, and Zack. “I am Commander Raziele. I’m here to escort you to your rooms.” The Mane 6 and our little trio followed the unicorn around the castle. He was about Twilight’s height (I was taller than him, being that I was Big Macintosh’s height), and was very well built. He would have been a good help at Sweet Apple Acres. His Cutie Mark was a twister, which was appropriate for a pegasus that looked like he had seen his share of storms and atmospheric calamities. I’m glad he was on our side, because I did not want to mess with him.

He brought us each to our own rooms. I had rooms between Zack and Lara’s, and across from the Mane 6’s rooms. Inside was a HUGE bed, and a huge ceiling with a mural of the night sky, giving the illusion that I was outside. Upon entering, I ran and started jumping on the bed like a foal, when I stopped and saw that there was a balcony! It was bordered by a fancy white railing. It connected Zack and Lara’s rooms, and had a table for three in the middle of it. It had a weird purple flower on it, but I paid it no other mind. I looked over it, and looked down about 100 ft down in to the ground! I HATE HEIGHTS. I had no idea we would be so high up. I didn’t even notice that Raziele escorted us up a tower! What else was I not aware of? I forced myself to look up so as not to get sick.

In the distance, I saw Luna on her own balcony, looking up into the sky. Her horn began to glow and I noticed the moon started to rise, and the sun started to set. It was mind-boggling, having lived in a land of science, then seeing a single being take control and change your mind of how your own world worked, and vice versa. For example, what would really happen if Celestia and Luna didn’t have control over the moon and sun, and their respective heavenly bodies moved on their own? Would the influences of the Everfree Forest expand throughout Equestria? Would it become like our Earth? I shuddered at the idea that this utopia would become such a revolting place. Maybe this is how Gulliver felt when he travelled.

My mind started launching ideas and questions as fast Pinkie could speak, and I was distracted when Princess Luna herself teleported next to me. “Hello, Sir Shadow Blitz.” She said. “HOLY BUCK!” I yelled. I was quite deep in thought, and was not paying any attention whatsoever to my surroundings. “Oh, hi there, Princess. Sorry for my sudden outburst.” I bowed.

“It’s quite alright, Luke.It was very funny to be honest.” She said, snickering a little, and then started cracking up. “I bet that’s what your Royal Canterlot Voice sounds like.” I retaliated. She sobered up, then said, “I’m laughing at the fact that you kind of kicked over the table in the process of being scared, and have provoked Commander Raziele in the process.”

I turned and saw the pegasus himself with a broken flower pot. He looked pretty mad, then started to smile. “You’re lucky I’m a nice pony, Blitz. I’ll get you back at some point.”

He flew off, and when he was out of view, I started laughing, and was joined by Princess Luna. “He did look pretty funny.” I admitted, still laughing. “This will look even funnier!” I looked up, and saw Raziele dump a whole bucket of water on me, and I immediately started freezing. “HOLY HAY THAT’S COLD!”  It truly was. Princess Luna wasn’t spared, but didn’t get as soaked as me. We both stared at the pegasus angrily, then burst out laughing. It was all in good fun, and we all stood there for a while. “You’re pretty cool, Raziele. I’ll see you later.” I said, offering a brohoof. He did so, and the saluted to the Princess, then flew off. “He is still young, but nevertheless very reliable.” She said. I watched descend to what looked like barracks near the Canterlot Gardens.

We stood out on the balcony for about an hour, having small, meaningless conversations, before the Princess of the Night retired to her own quarters. I realized how she never asked me about my own world, or how I got here. Did Celestia not talk to her about us yet? I shook my head out of thought, then entered my room and fell asleep.

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