Author's Notes:

Time to enter an age when I was just starting to write horse words. This fic was posted back in 2013 and the writing shows that. Regardless, I hope you enjoy.

The story is finished but I'll be posting one chapter each day. That should give people time to absorb and not get burnt out.

It was sudden, it was powerful and not to mention it was a pain of which I have never experienced before. In this moment of time I felt my body hit the ground with an incredible amount of force. I sat up in agony and screamed out to the heavens to the point my voice was breaking. I arched my back as I tried desperately to stop the pain, yet it did little good but prolong the extreme pain. If I was to explain what it felt like, I can only assume it's what it feels like to do a back flop from orbit! My eyes were clenched so tight I thought my eyeballs were going to burst through the skin like I have seen in so many cartoons before.

Even through the pain I managed to pick up a soft spoken voice calling to me.

“Hey are you alright mister!?”

I was in too much pain to even open my eyes but I recognized it to be a child's voice. My voice was shaky from the fall but I tried my best to relay what I needed.

“Hey kid. I think I am really hurt, please.. Get some help.”

The sounds of feet hitting dirt was apparent as that kid took off towards what I can only hope was the nearest hospital. I have to admit though, she must be rather fast. It was hard to tell but It sounded like she was running on all fours! I decide to let that fade as I just lie on the ground and try to steady my breathing, I was doing well on the breathing part but I was still in too much pain to take a look around.

It wasn't even that much of a wait as I pick up the sounds of an entire cavalry coming for me. Well god bless America and the hospitals speedy response times. Hell it sounds like they sent at least ten people for me. I let my thoughts wander. Then again, I bet my bill is going to be outrageous. I hold myself back. OK, OK, stop that. They are here to save your life, money or not your life means a lot.

They soon stood by me as another female calls out.

“I-I don't think I have ever seen this before.” The women says with some concern.

I don't wait to speak as I asked. “Please, please.. You gotta help me.” I practically beg.

I could hear a slight gasp as the female from before speaks aloud. “So it does talk!”

I can't help but grab straws at what she just said. ‘What do they mean by 'it'?’ I question inside.

I don't have time to think now, time to try tried again. “Please ms. I am in a lot of pain, I-I think I might actually die!” I say filling with some fear.

This was all she needed to hear as I was abruptly raised up by something. I could feel the air moving past my body at a rather fast pace. For some reason I could hear a chime like noise around me, it was faint but there.

The female from before spoke. “The hospital is too far from here. We need to take it to Fluttershy, I have a feeling she will be well equipped to deal with whatever it is.”

What she says doesn't go unnoticed. ‘Why do they keep inferring that I am a 'it'?’ Something about how she was talking put me on edge. There wasn't anymore time to think, my consciousness wasn’t doing too well from everything that has happened. Slowly I could feel myself slip away from the waking world.

(Several hours later)

My head was pounding to the beat of an invisible drum, my body felt like it was put through a meat grinder and to top it off my insides felt like there were made of broken shards of glass. I let out a sigh, this is all I could do at the moment. Hell I can't even see anymore, damn doc must have wrapped up my head or something. I felt so damn thirsty too, like I haven't drank anything in weeks.

I call out in a dry voice. “Excuse me. Excuse me!”

I managed to hear the soft sounds of clip clopping of wood. I shit you not when I say it sounded like it was ripped right from that Monty python movie.. What was it called again.. Ah who cares that movie sucked. Anyways, what I heard next was rather odd. A tiny voice broke through the silence, if only just barely.

“Yes?”

At first I thought maybe my hearing was impaired or something, seeing as it sounded like she was miles away.

I decide to just ignore this and ask.. “Excuse me ms. I feel like I haven't drank anything in awhile. Could I perhaps get a little bit of water?”

Again that tiny voice spoke. “OK.”

Well that wasn’t weird at all or anything? Good to see my sarcastic nature survived the hit. That clip clop sound came back as the cool feeling of glass was pressed against my lips. I slowly drank the contents before the cup was pulled away. I let out a satisfied sigh as a I thank my host properly.

“Thank you.” I couldn’t hear a response, so I decided to get some information. “Well, doctor? I was wondering how am I doing? I can't see anything.” I say pointing towards the wrapping around my head.

The voice came back with a bit more volume, this was definitely not a kid but the voice was almost in a hush tone.

“You were seriously hurt when Twilight found you. Good thing she brought you to me as fast as she could, because even a minute later and I don't think I could have saved you.” Well I wasn’t dead, so that’s good news. She clears her throat as she corrected me. “I am actually not a doctor, I am a veterinarian” Did I just hear that right?

“Wait... Did you say I was brought to a vet?” I ask with an angered tone.

Though I couldn’t see her I could almost sense she was nodding. The next thing I heard her ask almost made my heart stop.

“If you don't mind me asking.. What are you?” She asks.

I gulp audibly as I ask back with a slight stutter. “w-what d-d-do you mean b-by that?”

Her answer really didn’t make me feel better. “Well, I have never seen a creature like you before.”

I knew this was a really bad thing to ask but I had to know. “Um... Where, where am I? Exactly?”

Her answer was short and bitter to my mind. “You’re in Equestria.”

Gentleman, we are not in Kansas anymore. At that my brain thought the only good reaction was to get up and run. So, that's what I did. I hopped off the bed despite the incredible pain that shot through my body. I was so panicked I didn’t even consider what would happen, seeing as my head was wrapped up and effectively blinding my escape. So it shouldn’t have come to my surprise when I smashed head first into a overhang of some sort. So hard in fact, I managed to knock myself out.

Well my head really hurt now. I mean it hurt before, but now it jumped a considerable level. Nothing like scrambling your own brains to increase your overall agony. I could feel that I was once again in the same bed I was in before I attempted my great escape. It took a second for my ears to adjust but I could hear whispering coming from somewhere. Their was really nothing I could do but lay here and listen.

“Fluttershy, what did I tell you before leaving last night?!” That voice sounds like the woman who helped me yesterday.

The vet's voice now spoke in that hush tone. “I know, Twilight. You told me not to talk to him but he was asking questions. Was I supposed to ignore him?”

The one called Twilight answered. “Yes! What if it really hurt itself, what if it hurt you!? WE still don't know what IT is!”

The one called Fluttershy spoke to correct her. “It's actually him, not it.”

Twilight paused for a moment. “What?”

Fluttershy seemed to hesitate. “When I was taking care of him. Well, I mean... He has... Please don’t make me say it.”

I felt my face turn completely red and I could hear in Twilight's voice it was the same level of embarrassment. “Oh, well. Besides that! He could have hurt you or even himself. You seen how he reacted. He obviously understands that something isn’t right and his first reaction was to run.”

Fluttershy gain some courage as her voice raise only slightly. “I know, Twilight, but I also know animals as well! It's either fight or flight and he chose flight first. If that says anything, it tells me that he is more passive.”

Twilight was quiet for a minute. “Well fine. But I still want to talk to him if he is awake.”

I could hear that clip clop coming towards me but something rather loud landed between me and the noise.

Fluttershy was no longer whispering. “Twilight, he needs his rest! You can't ask the poor thing questions after what happened. We need to do this gently. Slow, not fast.”

I could hear an angered sigh from Twilight. “Fine! But when he does wake up I am the first one to know!” Soon the clop sound left along with a door closing.

Once the silence set in I took my chance to speak. “Well she seems irritable.”

I heard a 'eep' of some sorts followed by a loud thud. Did, did she just pass out? I tried to get out of bed but was still too fatigued. Hell it's not like I can even see enough to help anyways. Well, I guess it's time to play the waiting game.

I could hear the sound of shuffling. I guess my hostess was finally awake again.

I apologies to her. “I am sorry if I startled you. Just kinda slipped out you know.” I was growing tired of these damn bandages on my eyes. They were getting pretty itchy. No response, but shallow breaths could be heard. “Hey, do you mind taking this off my head? My head feels fine, it's also pretty itchy.”

I heard that tiny voice answer. “OK.”

I could feel something flat start to move and unwrap the bandages that cover my head. Just before the last piece came off Fluttershy warned me.

“You haven’t seen the light in a while. It may hurt, so please. Keep your eyes closed for awhile.”

She kept me from dying so who am I to question her advice? I kept my eyes closed as the final piece was removed. I sigh again, something so simple made me feel a ton better. I look to her general direction with my eyes still closed.

“Thanks.” I could hear her let out a sigh as well. I wasn’t too sure but I think she just asked me a question, but her voice was even quieter so I couldn’t tell. “I am sorry, what was that you asked?”

She spoke again but the tone was now within human hearing range. “My name is Fluttershy, what's yours?”

I stumble a bit in my speech. “Uh, hi... Fluttershy.” What kind of name is that?! “My name is.. My name.. Um... huh?”

I could hear her ask with some concern. “Are you alright?”

I didn't know how to respond to that. How does someone forget their name? Then again... When I really thought about it, I couldn’t remember my life that well. Sure there were pieces here and there but for the most part, it was all blank. I can remember trivial things like what I like and what country I lived in... But, my identity, everything... It was all gone.

“I don't know my name, Fluttershy.” I let out a deep sigh. “I guess you can call me whatever you like.” I really didn’t want her to talk about this, so I quickly changed the subject. “So that... Twilight was it?” Wow this has got to be some crazy dream. “She seemed a little high strung. She doing ok?”

I could hear the sound of a seat being taken by my side as I could hear her speaking much clearer now.

“Yes, she’s fine. It's just that, we never seem anything like you before. So she is not only really excited but also really nervous. She wants to make good friends with you, but she wasn’t sure if you were dangerous or not.” She cleared her throat a bit as something soft and flat lay on the top of my hand, I have no idea what it was but it felt comforting. “But I know you wouldn't hurt anypony.”

What was that? 'Anypony'? I gulped audibly as I ask. “Fluttershy... What exactly are you?”

She seemed to hesitate a bit as her words now fumble out of her mouth.

“W-well, I’m a p-pony.”

Right then and there my eyes snap open as I took in the full face of a pony. I knew that my eyes couldn’t have been wider as I now let out a shriek of terror. I scream out at the top of my lung.

“HOLY SHIT! WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS!?” I fell off the bed on my back as I scramble away from that beast.

Next thing I know I hear the front door slam open and someone yelling.

“You ok, Fluttershy?!”

What rounded the corner almost made my heart stop. It was a pony, but it was a light blue color, with a rainbow mane... and... and... Wings! This pony was flying, like a bird! But a pony bird or something! What the fuck! I pressed my body even more against the wall than I thought even possible. Suddenly a yellow looking bird pony flew between the light blue one and myself.

She was now yelling. “Rainbow Dash, please keep it down, you are scaring him!” That was Fluttershy, wow that’s the loudest I ever heard her.

Well back to panicking. I was hyperventilating now. Ponies, These were colorful, talking, flying bird ponies! I closed my eyes and rock back and forth in a sitting fetal position. All I could do in this moment was cry to myself. I could feel that soft flat thing again. I look up to see it was a hoof resting on my knee. I follow the butter yellow hoof to the source. What I stare into was very big and beautifully color eyes. She moved her hoof over my cheek to dry my tears for me.

In a gentle tone she spoke. “It's OK. No one is going to hurt you.”

Just looking at this pony seems to bring a calmness. I didn’t even realize until it was too late that I wrapped my arms around her neck and pulled her into a hug, there I continue to cry for so many reasons. I was no longer home. The ground I sat, the breaths I drew and the pony I held, they were all real.. All I could do in the moment was cry while this pony just stroke my back to comfort. I think we both didn’t notice the five other ponies that were staring at us. I quickly duck behind Fluttershy and bury my face in her chest, as if I hide myself they would all go away.

Fluttershy cleared her throat. “Girls, can you give me a minute alone, please.” Her voice was so calm and soothing. I felt like I could just fall asleep again, but I was too afraid. I heard that clip clop sound again as it slowly disappear. I still had my face in her chest as she spoke again. “Hey, it's alright. They are gone now.” I remove my face from her as I look around the room. It was empty.

I let out a pain filled sigh, asking the only thing I could. “This is real isn’t it?”

I face her to see the sadness in her eyes.

“I am sorry, this is real.” She answers.

I let my arms fall from her as she sat down in front of me. I just lost myself in the floor with a thousand yard stare. For what felt like hours passing were only a few second. A hoof was under my chin and raise my head to meet her eyes. The face she made was odd, it was one of determination but fear.

Her tone of voice was strong but wavered at the same time. “It's OK. I won't let anyone hurt you.”

I look deep into her eyes, there was a resolve behind them. Like I was something to her, but why? I just met her, why would she care enough to say something like that?

She could see the doubt in my face as she repeated herself but in a more stable tone. “No pony will ever hurt you.”

I felt safe, like I had no worries in the world right now. I have never felt something like this before. My breathing returned to a calm state. I could feel my mind clearing the turmoil.

I let out a sigh. “Sorry, I.. It's just a lot to... To take in you know?” She smiled warmly at me.

She has a look of worry cross her face. “Would you like to meet my friends? You don't have to, you know. If you're not feeling well enough that is.”

I force a smile onto my face. “I think I am fine. Just... One at a time please.”

She nod in agreement as she helped me back to bed. Once I was comfortable she trot out of the room. I could only lie there and try to take in everything that has happened. So, I am in a world filled with color ponies.. And things were about to get worse. I look over to see Fluttershy bring in a pony... With a horn.. OK now my brain was on red alert. My hands were now gripping the bed in a white knuckle fashion as she came slowly closer to me.

I was about to lose it until Fluttershy took her seat next to me and once again lay her hoof on my hand. It was comforting to say the least.

I look over to the unicorn as she spoke. “Hello there. My name is Twilight Sparkle.”

So this was Twilight, It's definitely the voice I remember. She extends her hoof towards me. I could only assume it was to shake. So I took hold of it and gave a gentle shake. A look of fascination crossed her face when I did this. She was looking closely at my fingers and such. I pull my hand back as she returned her attention to me.

“So what is your name?”

I answered her like I did Fluttershy. “I don't really remember much about myself. That includes my name.”

See seemed confused by this. “So what do we call you?”

I thought for a second.. “For some reason, I think Anon would be best.”

That look of confusion was still plastered over her face as she continued. “o-k. So what are you, Anon?”

Well at least I knew something about myself, even if it was indirect. “My species is known as human's. Homosapien if you want to get technical.”

She was smiling now. I took notice of a quill and piece of paper floating next to her, the quill was writing something down at a blistering rate. I was rather curious as I reach out to the foot of the bed and attempt to grab the quill. Only to have Twilight yank it from my reach.

“What are you doing?!” She asks slightly surprised by my sudden attempt at theft.

I point at the quill and paper. “What's making it do that?” She followed my hand to her quill and parchment.

“You mean how is it floating?” I nod with intrigue as she states bluntly. “Magic.”

Now, I was not expecting that. “Magic?”

She nods to my question then asks. “Does your kind not have magic?”

I shook my head. “No, we are technological. There are only myths of people being able to summon monsters and stuff like that, but nothing true.” She looked genuinely shocked as she continued to scribble something on that paper. “So how does it work?” I ask her.

I could hear Fluttershy let out a sigh. Did I ask something I shouldn’t have?

Twilight has been talking for about three hours straight now. I mean how much can one pony know? She covered some basic magic theory that managed to fly over my head. She went into some detail about herself and also gave me a brief history of her people, this included some of the different species here and some different 'types' of ponies.. I guess they have two main princesses that watch over their land and one secondary Princess that watches over something called a 'crystal kingdom'. The two main ones control the sun and the moon, I don't know what the last one does really.

That didn't sound right to you at all though, but you decided to keep your mouth shut. You really liked having your head attached to your neck, so it would be best to not anger the sun princess by explaining to her student that the world revolves around the sun due to gravity and not a pony. Twilight was off talking about some pony star with a beard.

Thankfully some other pony came in and shouts.

“Come on, Twilight! I want to see the monster!” It was that light blue Pegasus again.

Fluttershy immediately launches out of her chair next to me. “He is not a monster, Rainbow!”

“Well sorry for mistaking a six foot tall giant as being a monster!”

Fluttershy seemed to not like that as she defends me. “He may be tall but that doesn’t make him a monster. You know how ponies that judge a book by its cover are, Rainbow.”

Rainbow seems taken aback by this, the look of guilt on her face.

I quickly spoke up. “Hey. Fluttershy. It's alright.”

She snaps at me quickly. “It is not alright! Ponies used to do the same thing to me and I didn’t like it!” She was by my side now as I rested my hand on her shoulder.

I spoke in a gentle tone to try and calm her now. “Fluttershy, it's OK. She didn't mean anything by it.”

She let out a sigh. “I am sorry, Rainbow Dash. I’m just a bit tired from all the nights I stayed up to fix him is all.”

Rainbow Dash waves it off. “It's alright, Fluttershy. I guess I was wrong in assuming he was a monster. But come on, I think he might be taller than Celestia!”

Twilight seemed interested as well. “You know I think you may be right, Rainbow. He is rather tall. Is your kind normally as tall as you?”

I smile a bit, I had no idea why but I said. “Actually, I am the smallest of my race. In terms of size and age, I am a baby.”

The look of pure shock on their face almost made me feel bad, almost.. Until I broke out in total laughter. Their look of shock turned to confusion as I correct myself while still giggling.

“I am not a baby Twilight, I'm young by human standards but still old. Also, my height is considered tall to my race.”

Suddenly I felt something on my head. It was giggling as well. To my surprise it was a full grown pink pony rolling on my head as she giggles to herself. How is my neck not broken?

She broke out in laughter. “You should have seen your faces! He totally got you!” The Pink pony rolls off my head and landed on her hooves. She now stood to my side, the opposite of where Fluttershy sat. She raises her hoof. “Name’s Pinkie Pie!” I shook her hoof as she giggles at my handshake. “Oh, that tickles!” She said giggling like mad as I shook her hoof.

“Nice to meet you, Pinkie Pie.” I said.

Her smile widens. “It's nice to meet you too.”

I don't know why but this pink pony made me smile, maybe it was the atmosphere she is giving off. Just looking at her oddly big smile made me want to laugh. Her hair looked just like cotton candy. She even smelled like different types of candy. Well she seems really nice. I notice a cyan blur push past Pinkie as I came face to face with that other flying pony.

“Name’s Rainbow Dash, Fastest flyer in Equestria.” This pony was rather tomboyish looking, but yet I could see a feminine charm to her. Like she didn't care what she looks like because it wasn’t about looks, it was about being yourself.

I took her hoof and gave a shake. “Well it's nice to meet you as well, Rainbow Dash.”

She seemed to admire my hand as well, looking at each digit closely. “So what is with your claws? They aren’t sharp or anything.”

I took my hand back and examined it. “They aren’t claws. My people call them hands. They are used for picking up stuff.”

She let out a huff. “What’s so big about picking up stuff. Watch this.” I watch as Rainbow Dash picks up a glass that was on a nightstand next to me with the flat of her hoof.

I looked at her in wonder. “How did you do that? That shouldn't be possible.”

Twilight decides to chips in. “It's known as short range Telekinesis. It's how ponies pick up objects without distortion fields like unicorns. Like I said, Anon, everypony has magic in them. It's just different for every race.”

Well that left you stumped.

“So what else can those 'hands' do. I mean as far as I can tell they're nothing special.” Rainbow says.

I look at rainbow then at my hand. Since she moved over to the nightstand to pick up that glass she was only a foot away. I reach out and start to lightly scratch at the base of her ear. Her eyes shot open wide then went half lidded as she let out a sigh. She sat on her rump and cocked her head so I could get better access to her ear. It looked like she was having the time of her life. I heard a cough and both Rainbow and I snap our attention to Twilight.

Rainbow Dash quickly shot up. “Sorry! It was, just..” Almost in a flash Rainbow Dash bolted out of the room at break neck speeds.

Twilight looked to the open door. “Well that was interesting.” She continues to scribble something. I now notice two more ponies enter thru the door Rainbow Dash left open.

A gruff looking pony with a hat walked up to me and introduced herself. “Name’s Applejack, I work over at sweet apple acres.”

When I took her hoof to a shake I felt a firmness to it, it was soft but I could feel as if it was rough from work as well.

“Well it's always nice to meet someone like myself.” Well that was weird. Why did I reply in a country accent? The other ponies I met were giving me a strange look, I spot Pinkie in the corner giggling away to herself. How did she get there, wasn’t she next to me a second ago?

Another pony came up to me. She had a nice white coat and a curly mane.

She spoke in a posh like tone. “I am Rarity. I work in the line of fashion. Though I have a feeling you may not know of that sort of thing.”

I reach out and took her hoof into my hand. I could feel her about to return a shake, but I planted a kiss at the top of her hoof. I locked eyes with her as a blush spread across her face. “Ne pas juger le livre par sa couverture, ma petite fleur.” My eyes widen in surprise, did I speak french?

Besides my own shock, It was rather comical to see her entire coat turn up a couple shades of red. I mean how does that even work? Again everyone gave me a rather shocked look. Well except Pinkie, she was rolling on the floor in fits of laughter.

Rarity cleared her throat. “Well it is certainly nice to see a proper stallion. It's been a long time since I was graced with such language.” I smile at her as I return her hoof.

Twilight was first to ask. “How did you do that?”

I raised an eyebrow asking. “What do you mean?”

Applejack came in next. “How'd y'all change ur voice like that?”

I felt my throat change a little as I spoke again in that country accent. “Well I rightly don't know, but it seems that it just comes natural.”

Pinkie was sitting in my lap, right in my face. How did she get on me without me noticing? Her grin was giant as she stated. “That was so great! I have never seen anypony do that before! Then again how could I see sound? I meant I never heard anypony do that before” She continued to talk as Twilight levitated her off me.

I look over to Fluttershy and notice she didn’t look too comfortable. I mean here wings were almost at full length, like she wanted to fly or something. Everyone took notice of my gaze and followed it to Fluttershy. They all turned away with blushes on their faces. Was their something wrong.

“Are you OK, Fluttershy?” I ask with concern.

She turned away from me with a small 'eep'. Did I do something wrong?

Twilight seemed really nervous when she spoke aloud. “I think we should let Anon get his rest. Come on girls lets go.”

All of them filed out of the room. I look over to Fluttershy and see her fiddling with her hooves.

“I guess Twilight was right, I do feel a little tired after all that excitement. You sure you're OK?”

Fluttershy gave me a small nod before taking her leave. I thought to myself. 'That pony sure acts funny.' I just watch her leave the room and climb up some stairs. Might as well get some rest. It's weird, I am feeling a little better now.

I look around to see I was still in Equestria, when I turned my attention to a nearby window I saw the light of the moon casting its shadows across the room. I felt something soft and warm against my side. I notice that Fluttershy was in the bed next to me. She is really sweet, I don't know her well but I have a feeling she probably had a bad dream. I did a quick body check to make sure I was feeling better. To my surprise I felt totally brand new! My head, body, everything was totally fine! I slowly move from the bed as to not disturb Fluttershy. Being extra gentle I placed her into the center and covered her up, it was a little chilly out.

It's funny how when you are stuck in a bed for so long you yearn for some fresh air. I made my way to the door and showed myself out. What my eyes were graced with would remain in my mind for all eternity. Poets themselves would lose their voice, strong men would fall to weep. What I saw in the night sky could never be held in words. The absolute beauty of it left me in awe. How can one describe such majesty. This sky, this night. I actually fell to my knees and truly felt small. As if god himself showed a mortal the entire universe. I just sat there with tears running down my face as I chuckle lightly. It was such a simple pleasure, yet you don't understand it till you have seen it yourself.

My attention was suddenly taken from me as the sound of someone clearing their throat broke me from my trance. I look around and saw nothing, or at least I thought I did till I did a double take on a figure in the darkness. At first I thought it was a shadow under a lone tree, yet it came into the silver glow of the moon. What stood before me was pure, it was raw, it was perfection. What stood looking to me with curiosity was a night blue alicorn. Her mane flowing in a wind that wasn’t there, little white dots covered it as if it was made of the night sky itself. I couldn’t move my view from this creature. She was undeniably breathtaking. While I had this mental dialogue with nonexistent viewers in my mind. I was blindsided by something really and I mean really painful.

Why is it when something really agonizing happens, your mind seems to block out what had happened until you hit the ground? Anyways. I seemed to have been tackled, I didn't know this till I was laying on my back with a rather large stallion standing over me. He was without a doubt the most scariest thing I have ever seen in my life.. He wore a dark blood colored armor, his eyes were like a snakes. He even has outstretched bat like wings! It was as if I was looking upon a pony version of Satan. If I hadn’t had the wind knocked out of me, I would have been screaming at this moment in time.

“Captain!”

The bat pony turns his attention to the blue pony I was looking at.

“What are you doing here! We commanded you to stay at the palace!”

The bat pony responds. “Sorry, princess. Orders or not it's our job to protect you. Good thing too, seeing as this freak was walking about.”

That word freak.. I have no idea why but that word set me off. “Who're you calling a freak you ugly horse faced bat!”

He did not like that one bit. He raised one hoof high and was about to bring it down on me, so I close my eyes and threw my arms up to cover my face. There was a loud thud but it wasn't from his strike.. When I open my eyes I couldn't see the stallion anymore.

I look over my left to see a scuffle of some sorts going on near me. It looked like the stallion was getting clobbered by someone. When my eyes adjusted I could clearly see who it was.

“Rainbow Dash!” She stopped her attack when I call her name. The stallion was out cold.

She flew over to me, looking me up and down. “Anon, are you alright?!”

I gave a nob. “Yeah, I am fine. Thanks to you, Rainbow.”

Rainbow Dash let out a sigh of relief. “I was just flying around when I saw what happened.”

I got to my feet and patted the dirt off me.

“Loyalty!” Rainbow Dash and I look over to the Alicorn.

“Princess Luna!” Rainbow say as she took a bow.

I look to Rainbow then to the alicorn. I guess that is the princess Twilight talked about.

“Why is it that you helped this creature and attacked my guard?!”

I could see Rainbow was having a hard time explaining. I wasn't going to let her get blamed for this.

“Excuse me!” Both Luna and Rainbow were caught off guard by my sudden volume change. “I was enjoying the night sky when I was recklessly attacked by YOUR guard. I am not even armed!”

They both recoil from my lines. Luna was now stumbling over her speech.

“We-w-we are sorry. We told him to stay at the castle and he didn’t listen. We didn’t mean to ruin your night.”

Holy crap she looked really sad. I felt bad now, it really wasn't her fault.

“I am sorry, Luna. I didn't mean to yell at you, it's just that everyone is at blame here. So don't take it out on Rainbow.”

Rainbow turns to me. “You are not to blame! All you did was come outside!”

I shook my head. “No it is my blame too, Rainbow. I came outside yes, but I am also an unknown species. It's understandable why the guard attacked.” I then turned my gaze to Luna. “Though when I showed no signs of being a threat he could have at least treated me with respect rather than calling me a....Freak.”

Luna looked over to the guard. “yes, well we think he has learned that lesson. we- I will make sure to report his actions to the captain.”

I gave a slight nod. “That's good to know.” I return my gaze to Rainbow. “Hey, its getting late. You should probably get some rest.”

She gave a nod. “Good night, Anon, princess.”

We both gave her our nights as we now fell into an awkward silence.

“So you were enjoying the night?” Luna asks while she circled a hoof in the dirt.

I smile a little then turned my attention to the stars. “It's beautiful isn't it?” I ask her.

“w- I worked rather hard on it.”

I looked over to her confused. “What do you mean you worked hard on it?”

She smiles stating. “I created the night sky you seem to enjoy.”

I look back to the sky then returned it to Luna. “No way.”

She chuckles at my disbelief. “Is it so hard to believe?”

I nodded. “Well, yeah. Where I come from everything is based on science. The stars were always there.”

She seemed intrigued. “Do you think you could talk about this sky of yours?”

I smile. “OK, but you have to do something for me.”

She gave me a skeptical look. “What would that be?”

I spot a small hill in a clearing a little away. I waved her to follow me. We walked by the knocked out guard.

“Think he will be fine?”

She stopped a moment and touched him with her horn. He disappeared from our view.

“I left him where he should have been, back at the castle.”

I gave a nod as we moved on. Soon we stood on the hill in the clearing. I lie on my back and look to Luna. I pat the area next to me.

“Star gaze with me and I will tell you about my night sky.”

I could see a blush across her face. “Very well.”

While we admire the sky I told her everything I could remember about our sky. Telling her that due to cities and such our sky was rather dim because of “light pollution”. She was having a tough time understanding how the stars in our sky were just planets and such billions of miles away from us. She told me that when she creates a new “star” it's just simply a small piece of the moon. These pieces float around in orbit, due to the sun being on the other side of the planet these rock too are illuminated just like the moon. It was odd but she showed me how it works. It was truly beautiful.

“You know, Anon. I have never met anypony that loved my night like you.”

I smiled at Luna's words stating. “Sorry, Luna but I am not a pony.”

She chuckled. “Yes, you certainly are not, but that's a good thing.” She seems a little sad. “I must go and attend to my royal duties now. I had a fun time, Anon. thank you.”

I gave her a nod. “I had fun too, Luna.”

She looks interested again. “Why is it that you call me Luna and not Princess like all my other subjects?”

I laugh a little. “Maybe I will tell you next time.”

I could see her beam with happiness. “Yes, next time.” She got to her hooves, did a little shake with her wings and then took to the sky. She circled over me for a little, her horn started to shine bright. What is sh-. I felt myself laughing out loud, I couldn't contain my joy.

I was leaping in the air screaming out into the night. “HAHAHA! AN AURORA!” Luna was making an aurora!

All beauty must end sadly. Luna's horn stopped shining as she flew off into the distance. That was one of the greatest things I have ever seen. Wow.. I will never forget that for the rest of my life. With a smile smeared onto my face I returned to Fluttershy's house. She was still fast asleep. I took my place on the couch and thought about what happened.

I mumbled to myself. “Wow. Rough start, but spectacular finish.” my eyes were now heavy. It was finally time to rest.

The warmth of the sun came through the window. Most would find this peaceful, but I hate the sun.

I mumble to myself. “Stupid sun, wish it was night forever.”

I notice the sounds of metal clinking together. Then my nose starts to pick up a rather pleasant scent. Was that fish? I crack my eyes open slightly to see a yellow blur moving around in a nearby room. Guess that’s Fluttershy in the kitchen. I roll off the couch and slowly shuffle my way threw the room. Once I was in the doorway to the kitchen I greet her in a groggy voice.

“Hey, Fluttershy. what are you doing?”

She let out another 'eep' and took notice of me. First thing she did was smile at me. Then her gaze when south and I noticed her face burn bright red. I followed her view to what was definitely something to be embarrassed about. I was sporting a tent in front of my hostess. I immediately turn away completely red faced.

“Sorry. It's just a human thing.”

She gulped audibly as she tried to comfort me. “It's OK. I heard... Stallions have the same problem.”

I wanted this whole thing to be over, man I have never felt so terrible in my life.

“Where is your rest room?”

She points me in the right direction and I made haste.

After I had bled the lizard I was still feeling embarrassed about the whole situation. Once I returned to the kitchen I saw Fluttershy had loaded her small table with an entire feast.

“What is all this, Fluttershy?” I ask unsure at everything I looked at.

She answers honestly. “Oh I wasn't sure what your kind ate. So I made you a bit of everything!”

There are no words to describe how much kindness this pony had. She actually went out of her way to cook literally everything. I mean it was all here. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. All types of variety.

I looked over the food and informed her. “Well I can't eat hay, grass or flowers. Everything else thou- Are those gems?!” She gave an innocent nod as I ask. “Why are their gems in a bowl?!” This bowl of gems had to be worth a small fortune!

“I thought you ate them.”

I was flabbergasted. “Eat them?! What on this world would eat something so valuable?!”

She looked at me like I was crazy. “Gems are pretty common here. Rarity uses them in her dresses all the time.” I was shocked. I can't believe this, gems are normal here.

I shook it off saying. “I can't eat gems either. Everything else though looks good to me. Just so we are clear. Humans can eat meat, fruits, vegetables and is extreme cases... Insects.”

She gave a nod with a small smile while I pulled a plate over to me that had some kind of meat with eggs. I was digging in while Fluttershy joined me, eating her own assortment of hay and fruits. I could hear someone knocking at the door. Fluttershy was about to get up and answer it but I yelled out.

“Come in!”

She took her seat again as the sound of hooves came thru.

“Hey, Fluttershy. I just came by to-” I turn around to face Rainbow Dash, she was staring right at me as her entire face turned pale. I swallow my mouth full of meat.

“Something wrong, Rainbow Dash?” I ask with concern.

She flew straight off took off towards the restroom. I manage to hear the distinct sounds of vomiting.

“Did I do something wrong?” I look to Fluttershy for confirmation.

She was twiddling her hooves as she informs me. “Well, most ponies around here aren’t use to meat eaters.”

I look to my plate that was full of delicious and bloody meat. I felt something running down my chin. I reach up and realize it was some of the “juice” from my meal. I clean myself off as Rainbow Dash came back.

“Sorry about that. I kinda just, ate something bad last night. Kinda crept up on me there.” She was trying to lie but it was too obvious in my eyes.

I shook my head. “No I am sorry, Rainbow. I didn’t know ponies frowned upon meat. When Fluttershy made it I thought it was normal. Seeing as I ate meat pretty much everyday I wasn't aware it was wrong.”

She gave a forced smile. But Fluttershy was there to defend me.

“Now, Anon, you shouldn’t be sorry for eating. Everypony knows some animals eat meat. Even Griffins eat meat, it's just who they are and we have to accept that.”

I gave a slight nod but I didn't want her to gang up on Rainbow again. “But see it from her point of view, Fluttershy. I am going to guess these ponies rarely interact with meat eaters, let alone griffins.”

Rainbow decided to come in. “I had a Griffin friend a long time ago. It's just been a long time you know. Kinda caught me by surprise.”

I pat her on the shoulder saying. “Well let’s all just agree to disagree then.”

Everybody nodded in agreement. There was an awkward silence filling the room now, so I spoke up. “Well Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy made all this great food for me. I won't be able to eat half of it and I would hate for it to go to waste. Care to join us?”

She was hesitant at first but soon gave in when her stomach let out a roar. “I am pretty hungry.”

She took a seat next to Fluttershy as I decided for her sake to try something not meat related.

Though I was surprised when she spoke up. “Hey, big guy. It's alright if you finish your meal. You know, might as well not waste it.”

I was a little weary. “Are you sure? I don't want you to feel uncomfortable.” She gave a nod.

Without further instruction I return to my previous meal. It was getting really quiet. I know she said it was alright but I could feel her watching me.

Then a question came out of nowhere. “So, you don't eat ponies, right?”

Fluttershy dropped her meal. “Rainbow!”

Rainbow looked to me. “Sorry, It just came out.”

I smile saying sarcastically. “yes, I totally eat ponies.”

Now have you ever seen someone's face contort to pure horror? Now you may have seen it in the movies but let me tell you. It never compares to when you see it in real life.

“You eat ponies!” Rainbow yelled.

I just give a simple shrug. Fluttershy looked to me in disgust. OK, I think my sarcastic joke didn't take.. Crap, gotta think of a viable excuse.. Common brain don't let me down!

“Well you guys didn’t really define what you meant by “eating” a pony.” They both look to me in confusion.

“There's only one way to eat a pony!” Rainbow yelled.

I shook my head with a smirk. I can't believe I am about to do this, but dammit that joke got out of hand fast.. It's the only way. I held up my left hand with my palm facing me. I made a peace sign with my index and middle finger. Once their attention was on me I licked between the peace sign. Within seconds their faces turned red and their wings snapped out. They turn their gaze from me while I return to my meal. Well I saved my ass on that one, but I sure and the hell feel embarrassed about it. Do ponies even have-.. Well I mean they have to, right? Babies don't just come out of thin air... Then again they do have magic..

“S, so yeah... Good to know you don't...eat pony meat.” Rainbow stutters.

Oh man I can't pass this up. “Well Rainbow, how would you define “eating” pony “meat”?”

Her wings were stretched to their entire length. I wonder if that means... Nah I must be crazy, it can't mean THAT, right?

She shook her head now trying to kill the images I gave her. “Anyways.. I came here to check up on you, big guy, see if you are alright after last night”

Fluttershy looks over to me. “What happened last night? Was it because I took your bed, did you get cramped on the couch. I am sorry.”

She was on the verge of tears so I quickly explained everything that happened last night, even the parts after Rainbow left.

I heard some odd noise. Was Rainbow grinding her teeth together, she looked kinda mad. “

You alright, Rainbow?”

She snapped at me. “I’m fine!”

Wow she was mad about something.

She regained her composure. “So what are you up to today, big guy?”

I thought for a moment before I shrug. “Nothing. I feel great so I think I don't need to be stuck in that bed anymore. I guess I am free to do whatever.”

Rainbow seemed to beam. “Really?! Would you want to come and see me train?”

I shrug again looking to Fluttershy. “You don't need help around here do you?”

She shook her head saying. “Well no. I was going to clean but everything was already picked up. I fed the animals early, so I am free too. I don't mind going as well.”

I look back to Rainbow. “I guess that's the two of us. So where are we meeting?”

“OK, we can meet by the lake. I think everyone else is free too. So why don't we make it a day you know?” Fluttershy gave a nod as Rainbow continued. “So you guys get the blankets. I will have Pinkie and Applejack bring the food. Rarity the silverware and Twilight will bring a book, because that what she does.” We both gave a nod as she zoomed out the kitchen and out of our sites.

“Well this should be fun, Maybe I can get to know your friends more? Yesterday.. We really didn't talk much.”

I felt a hoof on my shoulder. “It's alright, they are really nice.”

Fluttershy left the room to retrieve the quilts. Looking around to the remaining food, I packaged it up and placed it into the icebox. I mean I could always eat it later. I made sure to clear and clean all the dishes, making sure to leave them to dry.

Fluttershy gasped a little when she saw me set the last glass on the counter. “You didn't have to do that.”

I smile at her kind nature. “Well I didn't have to, but I wanted to.”

I could see a blush creep over her snout. “You really didn't need to do that.”

I giggled a little as I tried to do a mock angry tone. “Come on, Fluttershy, we been over this.. Ugh, I swear it’s like you don't even listen to me anymore.”

She giggles a little at my less than professional acting. I took notice of two large quilts folded neatly on her back. I offered to take the quilts off her but she said that I already was doing too much and she insisted she wanted to carry them. We made our way into a random direction. Nothing really to see other than some trees. Once we reach the top of a hill I looked out to see a rather large lake. Though this lake's water was crystal clear. In the distance we spot her friends waiting for our arrival.

While we approach I notice Rainbow Dash was doing something odd. The other girls were looking at her while she was on her hind legs. Getting closer I saw her put her two hooves in a V shape and lick between them. All of them turn completely red as she busted out laughing. 'Oh man did she really tell them about me “eating” ponies'? I mentally slap myself for thinking that was a good idea in the first place. Fluttershy and I were now close enough for the other ponies to greet us. They greet Fluttershy but completely avoiding eye contact with me.. Dammit Rainbow

The quilts were all set up, Pinkie Pie and Applejack got to work bringing out their treats. I spotted the usual things like apples and such, even cupcakes by my surprise. Then I saw something weird. It was a bottle of rainbow looking jam. I pick up the bottle curiously and inspect the contents.

“That’s apple family zap apple jam. Try some!” Applejack says with pride.

I shrug as I pop the cap and dip my finger in. I lick it off my finger and was greeted by something I couldn’t even comprehend.

The only way to explain it was being buried alive in a chocolate coffin filled with marshmallows. You desperately tried to eat your way out but were chucked into an ocean made of skittles. You survived the skittles ocean to find you were on the shore of a cotton candy island. You thought you were safe but the gummy bear natives captured you and forced you to eat poprocks and soda for several days. After all of this you are promptly strangled to death with a redvine while they sang that candy man song. Even that was being too vague for this taste. I was so into it I hadn’t even realized I had my eyes closed and was licking my finger to get every little bit off.

Now that would have been alright.. But after what Rainbow told them I noticed they were all blushing like crazy while they avoided eye contact. Curiously both Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash's wings were stretched out. 'OK so that can't be a coincidence right?'. I scratch the back of my head chuckling nervously.

“Applejack, your family knows how to make some great jam.. It was really good.”

Applejack kept her gaze to the quilt. “Well we worked real hard to make it. Glad you ugh.. Enjoyed it.”

Once that little show was over, everyone started to get comfortable. We ate and talked some more. Twilight asked question like how we were talking the same language. Funny thing is she called it 'equestrian' While I called it 'english'. So we were kinda stumped on that. What I found interesting is that they do in fact have other languages like french but they called it 'prench'. Rarity was able to understand some of it. Kinda odd that I am in a world of ponies yet it's so reminisced to earth.

Rarity wanted to talk about the different types of fashion in my world and also why I wore clothing all the time. I didn't really know much about fashion but I tried my best to explain some things like practicality. As for why I wear clothes all the time, needless to say it was kinda embarrassing. It didn't help the fact that Fluttershy actually explained the whole thing to them. I mean, she knew.. How my stuff is always out and the warmth reason too. Kinda made me feel weird. They all seemed to be fine with it but I still kinda felt off, human thing I guess.

Rarity offered to make me some clothes, free of charge as she said. Though Twilight informed me how the princess, Celestia, was going to make a formal visit as to determine if I was a threat or not. If I wasn’t, then Twilight said I maybe able to get some kind of citizenship. I don't really want to think about what may happen if she doesn’t like me. From what Twilight said. 'You could be banished, locked in a dungeon or even be locked in a dungeon where you are banished at.' If even half of that it true then I definitely don’t want to get on her bad side.

We all kinda sat around and enjoyed each other's company. I learned a little more about them all and was feeling great. I mean I am the only known species here, probably could even be considered an alien. But they all were accepting of me, it was really nice. I got to watch Rainbow do some aerial tricks. They were really amazing. She was currently doing something called 'filly flash'. I honestly don't know what happened but suddenly there was a bright flash. I rubbed my eyes a bit and saw Rainbow making her way across the sky. Well that was pretty awesome!

I placed my index fingers into my mouth letting out an ear piercing whistle. I watch as Rainbow turns her attention to me and ends up crashing hard into a nearby cloud. She was now falling to the lake below her.

“Holy shit!” I scream out as she crashed into the cold water.

I look around to see all the other girls are panicking. Crap I have to do something! I jump into the freezing water, ignoring the chill I swam as fast as I could to Rainbow. I could hear the girls calling to me in the background, but I had to do this. I was almost near Rainbow when she started to submerge. Shit she is unconscious! I was swimming where she was a minute ago, I held my breath and dived into the blackness below. I could barely make out a rainbow's mane and cyan hoof.

I push the water with all of my might. I was running out of oxygen fast but I sure and the hell wasn't going to let her die. I snatch her hoof in my hand and rapidly threw myself to the surface. Once I hit the surface I threw Rainbow onto my back with her head over my shoulder. She wasn't breathing, shit I have to hurry.

“Twilight! Twilight, you gotta do something!” I yell from the middle of the lake.

It was disoriented when my world suddenly spun in a three sixty as I land onto the shore. I shook my head clear and lay Rainbow on her back while I checked her vitals. Shit she still isn't breathing! I have no idea how I know this but I am not going to let her die because of my mistake! I started to perform CPR on her. I let one strong breath into her as I pump her chest. I give her one more strong breath, roll her onto her side and smacked her between the shoulder blades.

I was relieved to see her cough up all the water and draw in her own breath. Holy shit, I did it! I was thrown off guard when Rainbow took me into an embrace. She was trembling, I could feel her crying.

I pat her back to comfort her, speaking in a smooth voice. “Hey, hey. It’s alright now.”

All I got in a reply was. “Thank you.”

I felt like shit, if I didn't make that whistle then maybe none of this would have happened. “No I am sorry. I was just so excited.. It's a human thing to whistle.. So, if I didn't do that. You would have been fine.”

Twilight approached us stating. “Well, you still saved Rainbow. So that should make up for it.”

Everyone came together in a group hug. I could still feel Rainbow trembling in my arms.

I whispered into her ear. “I am sorry.” She let out a deep sigh. Once the group was done with that moment we all tried our best to relax. Rainbow as still shaken up and I could tell my little stunt soured the mood. I needed to do something. “Hey, Rainbow.” Everyone turned their attention to me.

“What do you want, Anon?”

Wow she sounds pissed. I tried to choose my next words wisely.

“I was wondering. Well, I mean if you say no I will understand, but... I can't leave you alone tonight. I hurt you and I want to make sure you are alright for the night. Do you, do you think I could stay with you for the night? I can clean your house and take care of you.”

Everyone looked surprised, including Rainbow. “You don't have to do that, I will be fine.”

I shook my head. “I don't have to do it, but I want to do it. Just, please. I feel terrible and no matter how many times I say I am sorry or how many times you forgive me. I will not feel any better till I help you. This is the only way I can think of at the moment. Please, Please let me do this!”

“There is a problem, I live in the clouds. You can't walk on them as far as I know.”

Well she had me there.

“I could put the cloudwalking spell on him! The spell lasts for three days so he should be fine if he only is staying the night.” Twilight interjected.

I could feel a smile forming on my face as I turned my attention to Rainbow.

“Well, it's your choice,Rainbow.” she seemed conflicted with something.

Eventually though she gave in. “Fine! But don't act like this makes us even.”

Finally she shows her true feelings. I nod in understanding. Twilight did her horn thing while we all sat in wait. The process was rather quick and wasn’t unpleasant. Just kinda felt like I was being wrapped in sandpaper, not in a painful way. Just the texture was weird. Soon the magic left my body and I felt the same as I did before.

“So should we maybe test this on the ground first?” I asked with concern.

Rainbow went off and fetched a cloud and brought it down to me. I push the cloud a little and it felt solid enough. I was going to be cautious but Rainbow pushed me onto it. Now for a split second I felt as if I was going to die. Again maybe that was a human thing.

With a soft thud I hit the cushion like cloud. It was really soft, yet firm at the same time. I stood on it and gave a few test jumps. I look over to the girls and gave a thumbs up. They got what the gesture meant and gave a nod and small smile. I jump some more like a kid on a new bed.

“Wow this is fun!” It really was. I could hear the other girls laughing now. I quickly stop and hop off the cloud. The sun was starting to make is decent. Everyone was looking rather sleepy so I spoke up. “I guess it’s getting late now. Enough excitement for one day.”

Everything was packed and everyone said their goodbyes. I look to Rainbow when I suddenly realize something.

“How am I going to get to your house? I can't exactly fly there.”

She points at the cloud I was testing on. “Hop on that, I can push you on it.”

I was a little skeptical again. Maybe it was the lack of a seat belt on the cloud. Though I did what I was told and jumped onto the cloud. Off we go to Rainbows house!