Cyndaquil
Chapter 2: Why can't I open my eyes?
Previous Chapter Next ChapterI stared at the Cyndaquil. I couldn't really tell if the Cyndaquil stared back at me, it's eyes were closed. I don't think Cyndaquils actually can open their eyes. I'm pretty sure they are glued shut or something. Anyway, we held a staring contest. opened my mouth. The Cyndaquil opened it's. I turned my head to the left. The Cyndaquil did the mirror image. My final deduction? I was a Pokemon.
I stared at the mirror a bit more. Oddly enough, the first though to come to my mind was, 'Pokemon can't talk'.
Twilight cleared her throat, "Umm, I hate to interrupt whatever you're doing, but, what are you?" She asked curiously, tilting her head slightly.
I stared for a few more seconds before turning around. I replied cautiously, "Via an extremely reliable Scientific deduction, I appear to be a Cyndaquil."
She opened her mouth to voice a question, but I interrupted, "That was sarcasm. I looked in the mirror."
She shut her mouth again. Spike spoke up, "Umm, What's a Cindy-quail?"
I looked at him. "A Cyndaquil, SIN-da-QUILL, is a fire mouse Pokemon. I know that is not a very good explanation, but that is the best I can do because I have no idea what the heck just happened. I get plucked from my world by the god of disobedience, and suddenly I'm above a pond. The fact that I'm a Cyndaquil explains the energy draining effect I experienced when falling into said pond, but how did I get here? And how many days has it been? Where am I? Why am I a Pokemon? What the heck is happening?" I finished my rant, feeling a warmth on my back. I turned back to Twilight and Spike. Seeing them opened-mouthed, I turned back to the mirror. I saw exactly what I was expecting. There was a fire coming out of my back, slowly dying down, I watched as it was sucked back into my back, not even leaving a mark. I turned back to them. Their mouths still wide open. I sighed. "This... Is going to need some explaining, huh." Twilight nodded slowly. I sighed again. "This could take a while..."
After explaining the concept of a Cyndaquil to Twilight and Spike to the best of my ability, I looked around again. Judging from the presence of Spike, Twilight, and thousands of books, I assumed I was in the Ponyville Books and Branches library. I also saw Owlicious perched on a nearby perch. I started exploring the library, looking at the peculiar way the books were arranged. Upon asking, I learned that they were sorted by the third letter of the Author's first name. She would have gotten along well with my sister.
I stepped near the door, looking at the entire library at once. It looked almost exactly the same as in the show. I sighed. I was really in Equestria. And I was really a Pokemon. I turned around to ask another question, when the door broke down and Rainbow Dash flew in. To say the least, I jumped. And hit the ceiling. Really hard. Then somehow landed on top of Rainbow Dash. Who jumped. But she can fly, so she was better off. I fell off of her onto the ground, wincing when I put weight on my anything.
"Owwwwww..." I said, dazed. I noticed Rainbow Dash staring at me. I sighed. Again. "I should write out what I'm going to say, shouldn't I."
After explaining... AGAIN the concept of a Cyndaquil to Rainbow Dash, who wasn't listening the first time, I looked out the open door. Deciding there was only one way to really explore the town, I just walked outside. Humming. Loudly. Ignoring the confused stares from almost half of the population, I just walked along, seriously not giving a crap about anything. The Architecture is surprisingly human, despite the builders being ponies. I saw several ponies, who were obviously used to random creatures appearing in their midst, just raising an eyebrow.
Twilight appeared behind me in a flash of light. She looked around. "Umm, I think it might be better if you introduced yourself a little more slowly." She said worriedly.
I turned to look at her. "But this is fun. I liked seeing ponies confused." I said with a head tilt. Her left eye twitched. I quickly turned back toward the library, "Okaaay, leaving now!" I shot while running back.
Spike looked from Peewee to me when I opened the door. He smirked, "Did Twilight scare you into coming back?"
I just glared. But then a though came into my head. I smirked. I glared at him. But this time, "Leer." I said, continuing to glare, he jumped back, a small "eep!" emitting from his mouth. I smiled, I had used leer. "It's super effective." I said under my breath as Twilight came in. She looked from me to Spike, then back to me.
"What happened?" She asked, sounding worried and confused at the same time.
I replied "I used leer! It's super effective." With a genuine smile. She looked at me confusedly. I sighed "never mind, you wouldn't get it.
She shook her head. "Anyway," She started, "I sent Rainbow Dash to get the other Elements. They should be here in about a half an hour."
I chuckled. "A little less then chaf an hour."
She turned away from me, going outside, saying "You stay in here, they can all meet you together."
I attempted to salute, but ended up falling over. Spike chuckled. I glared at him. "Do you want me to use tackle next?" I snarled, chuckling as he "eeped" again. I went over to a bookshelf, looking for something good. I saw a Daring Do book on one of the top shelves. I really wanted to see if they were as good as Rainbow Dash says.
Unfortunately, the book was on one of the top shelves, so I had to jump for it. I smiled to myself. "Challenge accepted."
I jumped. Too high. I hit the ceiling again. "Ow." I said, shaking my head, "How is that even possible?" I tried again, got it just right, pulled the book off of the shelf, and fell on my back, rolling over and dodging the book that landed beside me. I turned toward it. Picking it up could be a problem. Naah, I'll just use my face to turn the page. I flip it over. "Daring Do and the Phoenix Feather." I read aloud, "By... What?"
Spike looked up from the book he was reading. "What's the matter?" he asked.
I turned to him. "I assumed Daring Do was a fictional character, is she a real pony?"
"Yeah" he replied, "Everything in those books actually happened."
"Cool." I said, turning back to the book, opening the book to the first page.
I read for about 10 minutes before I heard voices outside the door. I looked up from my book to see Twilight open the door, followed by Rainbow Dash and the other Elements of Harmony. I stared at them. They stared at me.
"Is it... Sleeping?" Rarity asked.
"Ah'm not sure sugarcube, but, what is it?" Applejack asked Twilight.
"He said he was a Cyndaquil." She replied.
"Why are we whispering?" Pinkie asked from next to Applejack
"Good question" I called from across the room, startling every one except Twilight.
Twilight looked around. "Alright is everypony..." She sighed heavily. "Fluttershy, there's nothing to be afraid of."
A small "eep" came from the doorway. I turned toward the source, finding an open door. Rainbow Dash sighed, walking out, returning seconds later pushing Fluttershy in front of her. She was resisting, her eyes closed. Rainbow deposited her next to Rarity. She opened her eyes, hiding under her mane.
Twilight sighed. "Alright, everypony, let me introduce me to..." she paused. "I just realized I never asked your name, what's your name?"
"Just call me Cinder." I said, debating telling them my real name later.
Twilight continued "Okay, this is Cinder, he-" she was cut off by Fluttershy gasping.
Fluttershy flew over to me, "Oh my gosh he is so adorable!" she said, picking me up off the ground and hugging me.
Right now I'm glad I can hold my breath for 2 minutes and 2 seconds,because any other person would have suffocated long ago.
She let go, most likely realizing she was killing me. She then sat down next to Rarity again, blushing and hiding behind her mane. I stood there for a couple seconds before sitting down next to Spike, who had joined the circle next to Twilight.
Twilight looked around before pulling out a nearby scroll from the shelf. "Alright, if there are going to be no more interruptions... We can continue" she stated, unraveling the scroll. "As I was saying before, Cinder is a..." she paused. "Actually, I should let him tell you, he knows better."
I sighed and prepared to explain the concept for the third time that day.
I turned toward Twilight. "Please tell me you took notes, because they would be really helpful the next time I have to explain this."
She shook her head. I sighed. "Hoo boy."
I turned, then I had a thought and turned back. "Also, I want to ask, how was the Grand Galloping Galla?" I asked.
She looked at me. "How did you know about the Grand Galloping Galla?" she said, sizing me up.
I decided to take a stretch and gave the most reasonable answer possible. "Internet."
She sighed. "Not another."
"Another what?" I asked, wondering what she was talking about.
She sighed again. "Another human. It started with Griffin and now they're popping up all over the place. It's getting frustrating."
I perked up, "There are other humans here?" I said, excited.
"Yes..." She replied cautiously.
"Cool!" I was about to run out the door again when I remembered something else. I turned to her, "I can has outdoor privileges?" She nodded slowly.
I walked outside. "Spike! Walk with me."
He ran up next to me. "Umm, why?" he inquired.
"Because you looked like you needed a break from work." I replied, watching as Rainbow Dash flew away into the distance.
"..."
"You don't care at all do you?"
"Nope. Not really"
"That's surprising really, I don't think anyone would willingly organize the books in a library 7 different ways a day. It doesn't sound fun to me."
"I really do enjoy it though."
"I seriously can't see how."
"It's fun."
"How is organizing fun?"
"It just is."
I sighed. "Whatever you say."
I turned toward the library. I remember hearing a third voice before I woke up, I decided to investigate.
I re-entered the library, looking around. The third voice I heard when I woke up spoke again. "Aaah, so it returns."
"I have a name you know." I shot back. "And a gender."
"You can comprehend my speech?" the voice replied, somewhere by Owlicious.
"I guess so." I said.
"Hmmm." The voice said. "This complicates things. My name is Owlicious. Pleased to meet you."
"Huh." I said, honestly not all that surprised. "Nice to meet you, my name is Cinder."
"Seconded" Owlicious replied.
"I thought you said your name was Owlicious?" I said, trying to withhold my laughter.
He paused. "Nice to meet you as well Cinder."
"Seconded" I said, struggling to keep a straight face. And failing. I started giggling madly. Owlicious looked on, very confused by my antics.
"Well, with that mystery solved, I should be on my way once again. I forgot to inquire Twilight about my lodgings." I said with a cultured accent.
"Very well. Goodbye now." Owlicious replied cautiously.
"Adios."
I noticed Spike staring at us. "What?" I asked him.
"You can understand Owlicious?" he said, silently amazed.
"Yuppers." I replied, cool as vaporous Mercury on a hot summer day.
"Huh." he said, turning back to his book. "Weird."
"Do you know where Twilight went?" I asked, "I need to ask where I will be staying."
"Oh she went to Sugarcube Corner with the other elements" Spike replied.
"Oooh this should be fun." I said with a smirk, before running out the door to look for Sugarcube Corner.
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A/N: I really enjoyed writing this chapter. That is all. Next Chapter: You Again? Estimated time remaining: 26 Minutes