Chapters The sun rises early on this Saturday morning. The only reason I got up this morning was because I heard a loud noise, kind of like an explosion. Oh, I forgot. My name is Tyler. I am a fifteen year old brony. Now you're probably thinking A brony? What a loser! Well, we are all entitled to our own opinions. Anyway, back to the story. I went outside to check if everything was okay. I looked up to the sky and I saw what looked like a comet, or an asteroid. I went back inside, and right on the dining room table, there was a pair of binoculars. I headed back outside, and I looked into the sky again. You would never believe what I saw. I saw a blue blur with streaks of rainbow colors. At first, I didn't register that this blue blur was in fact Rainbow Dash, from Friendship is Magic.
That's when it happened. I couldn't describe it. I saw an explosion in the sky, and it sounded like a sonic boom. So, whatever that thing is, is just broke the sound barrier and the visible light spectrum! I thought. The only thing that could come to mind were two words: Sonic Rainboom. That's exactly what this was. I suddenly felt the shock wave. I was blasted three feet backwards. I knew that there was a metal fence post behind me, but it felt like I landed on a cloud, and my vision went dark.
What felt like seconds later, I could hear two girls talking. I slightly opened my eyes and saw a lavender unicorn, and a sky blue pegasus.
"What should we do with him Twilight?" The blue pegasus asked.
"Easy. We find out how to get him home. After all, you sort of caused this, Rainbow." The lavender unicorn named Twilight spoke. I tried to say Where am I?, but it came out as sort of a groan.
"Uh, Twilight? I think he's coming to." Rainbow Dash told Twilight.
"Where... Where am I?" I asked, slightly thinking this was all a dream.
"You're in Equestria!" Twilight said to me.
That's when it all fit together. Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom caused me to somehow teleport to the Ponyville Library. It still didn't make much sense, but the explaination was good for now.
"Twilight?" I asked.
"Yes?" She replied.
"If I'm stuck in Ponyville, isn't there some kind of illusion spell you can use to make me look more like a pony?" I asked.
"Yes, but I need to know how old you are...?" She clearly didn't know my name.
"Tyler," I started, "But you can call me Autumn. I am fifteen, by the way." I stated.
"That means, your still a filly." Twilight thought out loud.
"Woah. Does that mean I will be a blank-flank?" I asked, almost getting my hopes up.
"Perhaps. Why?" She asked, making sure her thought is right.
"Just... wondering" I said mischievously. "Could you make me a unicorn with an orange mane with a light-ish blue colored fur please?"
"Alright. Just so if anyone asks, you're my adopted little brother." Twilight playfully said to me.
"Really?" I light up, "My big sister will be Twilight Sparkle?"
"Yep! Now let's get started." She spoke.
The sensation felt weird. I started tingling, and then I looked down at my hands, which were now hooves. Hooves. It had worked! I was now a filly. I then decided to go out looking for other fillies to meet, completely forgetting about the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
"Thank you!" I hapily said, my voice sounding like I was eleven again. Twilight started to laugh.
"Looks like you lost a few years." Twilight playfully said, "And you are a blank-flank, sorry to say."
"Awww. Hey, Twilight, do you of any other fillies with blank-flanks here in ponyville?" I asked. Before she could answer, three fillies walked in through the front door. I recognized them immediately. The orange pegasus with a purple mane was Scootaloo, the white unicorn was Sweetie Belle, and the yellow earth pony was Apple Bloom.
"Hey Twilight!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed. "Who is he?"
"Hey girls! This is my little brother. His name is Autumn Mane." Twilight happily said.
"Uh... Hi" I stammered.
"Oh cool!" Scootaloo exclaimed, "We have found another one!"
"You think he can help?" Apple Bloom asked hopefully.
"I know I can help!" I said. I had read a bunch of fanfics on the internet back home, and I know their talents. Home. I thought. What is the difference in time from here to home? As if twilight could read my thoughts she just smiled reassuringly.
"Twilight, is it okay if I go and hang out with these three for a while?" I asked.
"Sure. I think you should make some friends." She smiled, remembered Princes Celestia telling her the same thing almost two years ago.
"Yay! Thanks!" I exclaimed.
======= The Cutie Mark Crusaders Clubhouse - One Hour Later =======
"So... what is the Cutie Mark Crusaders?" I asked Sweetie Belle.
"We seek out our talents, and we have a theme song!" She exclaimed.
"A theme song?" I asked.
"That's what I said!" Scootaloo told me.
"Do you want to hear it?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"I sure would." I replied.
"We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders
On a quest to find out who we are
And we will never stop the journey
Not until we have our cutie marks" Sweetie Belle sang.
"Wow... you have an amazing singing voice." I said, kind of blushing.
"Thanks." She smiled, blushing too.
"Aww. That's so cute." Apple Bloom remarked.
"Ugh." Scootaloo answered. Just Scootaloo being Scootaloo, I guess.
It has almost been a month since I got warped through space and landed in Equestria. It has been the best month of my life. In this world, I actually have friends. I feel like Twilight and I have become closer over the past month. She's actually treating me like a little brother.
Occasionally, I still have thoughts about my home on Earth. How long has it been since I arrived here? I sometimes think. Twilight is convinced that one day here is one month back on Earth. Oh God, that means I've been gone for over two years! I knew nobody would miss me except my parents. By now, they've probably presumed that I'm dead. Who wouldn't by now? I've started keeping a journal, so that if I ever end up going back home, I can remember this awesome experience.
Dear Journal,
I've started keeping this journal so that if I ever return to Earth, I can remember the good times. Twilight says it's been over two years since I left Earth, but it has been a month. She says each day is one month. Twilight is still interested in all the facts I know about Earth. Today I told her that the planets in our solar system revolve around the sun. She was amazed! I think I'm getting closer to her.
Anyways, I'm at a CMC sleepover, and Sweetie Belle is telling me that I'm talking to myself while writing. For some reason, I don't think I can trust anypony with my secret. Oh well, they'll find out eventually. I have to stop writing.
Goodnight!
Autumn (Tyler)
The next morning, I woke up to Scootaloo reading my journal.
"Scootaloo!" I cried.
"Sorry. Thought this was mine, but I guess we all have secrets." She replied. Of course, she's right. Now she know's my secret, I will find out her secret.
"So... you know?" I asked.
"I know a little." Scootaloo said.
"What do you know, and I will fill you in, but not here." I replied.
All four of us made it to the CMC clubhouse because I could finally use the teleportation spell Twilight taught me.
"I... I have something to say..." I started, "It started when Scootaloo found out, but I guess we all have secrets, don't we Scootaloo?"
"Mmhm" Scootaloo mumbled, feeling guilty.
"If you hadn't guessed, I'm not from around here." I started, "Twilight sent Rainbow Dash to my world accidently, and when she teleported Rainbow Dash back here, I got caught in the midst." I finally felt like a ton of weight had been lifted off my chest.
"So, are you still a CMC?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"Of course I am! Now that you guys are my best friends, I can't leave you anymore. I've decided to abandon my old world, and stay here." I stated.
"Really? Come to think about it, I have something to say too." Sweetie Belle started, "Ever since I met you, I've had a little bit of a crush on you, Autumn."
I was speechless. I could have expected it, though, because I liked her too. I knew I had to say something.
"I.. I like you too Sweetie Belle." Another weight lifted from my chest.
"Awww. You guys are so cute." Apple Bloom remarked.
"Ugh. More like sappy" Scootaloo replied. I couldn't hold back a laugh.
"What's so funny?" Scootaloo asked.
"I will tell you later." I stated.
Dear Journal,
Today I learned that Sweetie Belle has a crush on me. On me! Out of anypony, she chooses me! From the first time, I admitted to having a crush on her too! Also, everypony from the CMC swore to secrecy when I told them my secret. I feel a lot better after this afternoon. I have decided Scootaloo and I are such close friends, that I'm letting her read my journal, and she's letting me read her diary.
Twilight is telling me to go to sleep now. That's one thing I miss from Earth: Digital Watches. Anyways, I have to go now.
Peace out!
Autumn (Tyler)
The next morning, Twilight woke me up and we had another conversation.
"Hey Autumn, I have finally found out the returning spell." She said sadly as she watched my head dropped.
"I... I don't want to go back." I started, with tears forming in my eyes.
"Really?" Twilight perked up, "Because I don't want you to go back."
"R-really?" I was starting to cry. Twilight embraced me in a warm hug. "You... You wan't me to stay? Here? With you?"
"I love you." Twilight Started, "Like a little brother. I would do anything to have you stay."
"I love you too." My tears turning into tears of joy. I'm going to try putting today into words: The best day of my life! Everypony will be thrilled. Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo won't have to go through the pain of seeing me leave. Just plain and simple.
Dear Journal,
Today was really the best day of my life! Twilight found the return spell, but I prefer to stay home, and not travel through dimensions. My home is Ponyville. My big sister is Twilight Sparkle, I'm close friends with Rainbow Dash! There is a CMC meeting at the clubhouse today, and they think I left last night. I am going to find Scootaloo first and show her this passage from my journal. Then I will show the others.
Anyways I just found Scootaloo, my closest friend. She seems so happy to see me.
See you later!
Autumn (Tyler)
In all seriousness, Scootaloo was so excited to see me.
"Autumn! What are you doing here?" She gave me a heart warming hug.
"Scootaloo! Can't... Breathe!" I made out.
"Sorry. Want to come to the clubhouse?" She asked.
"I want to surprise Sweetie and Apple Bloom." I began, "You enter the clubhouse acting sad, because I know the others will be sad, then I will teleport dramatically into the clubhouse."
"I can't wait to see their faces!" Scootaloo excitedly said.
======= The Cutie Mark Crusaders Clubhouse - Fifteen Minutes Later =======
"Hey girls" Scootaloo sadly said while entering the clubhouse.
"I sure will miss Autumn." Sweetie Belle started, tears starting to fill her eyes.
"Yeah, me too." Apple Bloom spoke.
"Now I have my chance!" I spoke to myself. I started on the spell. There was a bright blue flash, and I landed on the floor of the clubhouse.
"Autumn!" Sweetie Belle cried, "I missed you!"
"I was only gone for three hours." I started, almost laughing, "I wanted to tell you guys last night that I didn't have to go home because Ponyville is my home now!"
"R... Really" Sweetie Belle asked, wiping a tear from here eye.
"So, that means you don't have to leave ever again?" Apple Bloom asked.
"You're staying?" Scootaloo asked.
"Yes girls, I'm staying. I would like nothing more than staying here with my friends, family, and closer friends." I said, and looked over to Sweetie Belle.
"Aww." Apple Bloom said.
"Again, Ugh." Scootaloo remarked.
Sweetie Belle and I embraced. It was like me hugging Twilight, but much better.
"I love you." Sweetie Belle whispered into my ear. Right after she said that, I kissed her.
"I love you too." I whispered back.
Dear Journal,
Another great day! I surprised Sweetie by teleporting into the clubhouse, and Scootaloo was in the whole thing (Thank you Scootaloo! I really need to come up with a nickname for you.)! When I got in the clubhouse, Sweetie said she loved me! The prettiest mare in Ponyville said she was in love with me! Then we kissed. It was the best kiss ever!
That reminds me! Twilight used the portal spell and I went back to Earth for about ten minutes. It was 2017 when I got back! I missed three years of my life! It was night time, and I landed in my room. I told Twi that I had some more books for her to read, so I magically teleported the books back to the library (Scootaloo, you mention this to nobody).
Twi's occupied right now reading a Britanica World Encyclopedia: Volume 1999. To me, that book's twenty-some years old, and Twi's enjoying that book. Back on earth, I got my Tablet and my Laptop. I wanted to check up on some things. Hasbro has now made two more seasons of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Tell you later Scoot), so I've missed a lot, but I'm living FiM right now. Anyways, my hand is cramping up writing this. I cannot write anything in pony form, so I temporarily switched to human form.
Good Night!
Autumn (Tyler)
I had the strangest dream last night. I was in the Everfree Forest, when Slender Mare showed up out of nowhere! Aparently Twilight said I was screaming in my sleep, because when I woke up she was holding me telling me it was okay. We were talking about last night at breakfast.
"What was that dream you had about last night?" Twilight asked me.
"Oh, it was nothing. Just a story Scootaloo told me about last night before I left the clubhouse. Is it really 9:30?!" I asked.
"It's 9:35, actually." Twilight replied.
"God dangit! I'm late for the CMC meeting! I've finally come up with a way to get my cutie mark!" I said excitedly.
"Oh?" She asked.
"Magic" I replied, "I want to be just like my big sister!"
"Really?" She asked.
"Yep. Sorry, but I have to run!" I said hurridly.
"Can't you teleport yet?" She asked.
"Not long distances, like from home to the clubhouse, but I can teleport to Rarity's Botique and meet Sweetie Belle there." I said proudly.
"You two really like eachother? Don't you?" She asked.
"You wouldn't believe it." I remarked.
======= Rarity's Botique - Twenty-Five Seconds Later =======
"Now Sweetie Belle, please be safe." Rarity told Sweetie Belle.
"I will Rarity." Sweetie Belle said reluctantly.
Seconds later a bright blue flash happened in the room. I felt sort of dazed after that long trip. I actually tired myself out.
"I didn't know you could teleport yet Autumn." Rarity said.
"I didn't know I could teleport long distances either." I said, sort of dazed, "Ready Sweetie?"
"We're going to be late!" She almost yelled.
"Follow me." I said, "Don't worry, Rarity, Sweetie will be safe."
Moments later we appeared in the clubhouse. We scared Scootaloo and Apple Bloom pretty good this time.
"Come on guys!" Scootaloo said.
"At least give us a warning!" Apple Bloom remarked.
"Hi guys," I started, "I think Sweetie Belle and I have found a way for us to get our cutie marks!"
"Really?" Scootaloo asked.
"How?" Apple Bloom adked.
"We all know Sweetie has a good singing voice," I started.
"So I want to sing at the Summer Sun Celebration this year!" Sweetie Belle finished.
"I want to be just like Twilight, so I want a cutie mark in magic!" I exclaimed, "Scootaloo, I think you're going to get your cutie mark because of your scooter."
"You think so?" She asked.
"And Apple Bloom, you fixed up this place, right?" I asked.
"Yeah, I completely fixed this place!" Apple Bloom exclaimed.
"You could get a cutie mark in carpentry." I said
"So, with these ideas, who's ready to get their cutie mark?" Scootaloo asked excitedly.
"I am!" I yelled.
"Me too!" Sweetie Belle yelled.
"Count me in!" Apple Bloom chimed in.
"Good. Then let's get going!" Scootaloo replied.
Dear Journal,
Today was a strange day. After being around Sweetie and the others, I have realized I know their talents.Scoot's cutie mark will have something to do with a scooter, Sweetie's will do something with singing, and Apple Bloom's cutie mark will be something to do with art.
Sweetie was a little nervous when we talked about her preformance at the Summer Sun Celebration this year. Scootaloo might earn her cutie mark tomorrow when she shows us her newest tricks. I know Scootaloo can't fly very well, but she is still a one of a kind pony. Sure she is a lot like Rainbow Dash, but Scoot is more... Unique? I wonder if Scoot can manage to do some loops in the air? I know it would be difficult for her, but she's like Rainbow. I don't want to write too much in here, only to find out you have been reading this the whole time Scootaloo.
Love you (As a friend)
Autumn (Tyler)
Dear Journal,
It's been a couple of weeks since I've written in my journal. I'm sorry about that, but I've been helping the others get ready for the Summer Sun Celebration. I helped Twi out with making a checklist and I helped Rainbow Dash and Scoot with helping memorize their flight pattern. I guess I've inherited some smart-ness from Twi. I also haven't felt very well these past few days. Twi calls it stress. Anyway's I have to go and Find Sweetie Belle. She seemed a lot more nervous than usual today. I will write in here a litt-
"Ow!" Apple Bloom said.
"Sorry Apple Bloom! Didn't realize I was walking." I clumsily replied. This is true. I was so busy writing in my journal I didn't realize I was outside of Carousel Botique.
"Have you seen Scootaloo?" She asked me.
"That's who I was looking for!" I realized, "I forgot! I need to deliver a message to Rainbow Dash from Twilight."
"Tell you what?" She began, "We find Rainbow Dash, then you, Scootaloo, and I will talk to Sweetie Belle. You say she hasn't talked to you in a day or two?"
"Yeah, then I started worrying." I began, "I couldn't sleep at all last night."
"What are we doing standing around and talking?" Apple Bloom asked. "Let's go and find Scootaloo!" She's right, of course. Because I didn't sleep so well last night, I feel like my day has gone for the worse.
"I have an Idea!" I exclaimed.
"What's that?" Apple Bloom asked.
"I haven't felt well these past couple of days, so I can use my time travel spell to change things!" I exclaimed.
"I have a bad feeling about this." Apple Bloom mumbled.
In a bright blue flash, we were gone, and all I could see was black.
"Is he alright?" Scootaloo asked.
"He'll be fine, Squirt." Rainbow Dash assured her, "I hope."
"Uh..." I groaned, trying to get up.
"Told you!" Rainbow dash reassured Scootaloo.
"Was I dreaming?" I asked. "Is it really Monday again?"
"What do you mean again?" Sweetie Belle's voice appeared out of nowhere.
"Long story..." I began, trailing off. "This didn't happen the last time through."
"Apple Bloom, what does he mean last time through?" Scootaloo asked, making Rainbow Dash concerned about me.
"I guess I should tell you," I began, "You know that Time Travel spell I was learning?"
"Yeah, but time travel doesn't exist!" Rainbow dash reassuringly said, "But being Twilight's little brother, I guess you could figure it out."
"Apple Bloom and I are from Thursday." I said, slightly getting dizzy. "I was feeling stressed about this week, so I wanted to redo this week."
"It's all true." Apple Bloom started, "He started acting different Wednesday when he was concerned about Sweetie." Apple Bloom gasped, not realizing that she was saying a part of the story she shouldn't have.
"Concerned about me?" Sweetie Belle asked. "Why?"
"Sweetie, you were acting a lot more nervous about the Summer Sun Celebration." I stated, "I wanted to make sure you were okay, but you sorta kept brushing me off."
"I've had enough of this egghead stuff." Rainbow Dash stated, "I will see you when Twilight give you this list you were talking about."
See you later Rainbow, I tried to make out, but it came out as "Uh huh."
"You sure you're feeling okay?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Yeah. Just have a little headache." I said playfully to Scootaloo and Rainbow.
"We're really sorry about that." Scootaloo began, "We were-"
"Working on a new trick for the Summer Sun Celebration that Rainbow doesn't tell me about until tomorrow when she asked me to help her memorize it." I stated.
"Whoa, Creepy." Scootaloo exclaimed.
"Rainbow, I have a message from future Twilight." I said.
"Really?" She asked.
"Here." I said as I handed her the note. "But please don't open it until Apple Bloom and I find you and Scootaloo on Thursday."
"Sounds easy enough." She replied. "But I really have to go now"
"Alright." I began, "See you later. I need to get some ice from Twilight."
By this time, it was almost noon. Just in time, I thought to myself. We rushed back to the library. On my way in, I bumped into Twilight.
"Hey Autumn!" She started, "How was your morning?"
"Oh, you know," I began, "Just tell Rainbow to watch where she's going next time."
"Oh. Anyways I-" She started.
"Have a list of Summer Sun Celebration preparations to make sure are going fine and I will have until Thursday evening to complete?" I asked.
"How did you.. Oh." She stammered.
"Yeah, I will take care of the list after our CMC meeting today." I assured her.
"Okay then." She stated. "I have to go see Fluttershy. I'll be back later."
"Okay, do you want lunch when you get back?" I asked.
"Sure. That would be nice. Thanks." She said as she hugged me.
"Okay then," I started, "I think I should go start on that then."
After she left, we all went inside. With Spike not returning from Canterlot until Friday, the house seems, well, empty. Right as I start making her lunch, I hear a loud crashing sound coming from my bedroom.
Scootaloo was surprised at the ending of that journal entry.
"What?" I asked.
"Nothing. Just the way you wrote about me." Scootaloo said to me.
"Did I make things akward? Please don't hate me!" I began, "I still-" She gave me a hug.
"I just didn't know we were that close." She replied.
"I've always thought that we were close friends." I stated, "Anyways, don't you have some tricks to show me?"
"I'm wating for Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom." She insisted. As if magic, Sweetie Belle teleported out of nowhere. Right behind her was Apple Bloom.
"Hi Autumn!" Sweetie Belle excitedly said.
"Hi y'all!" Apple Bloom said.
"Hey Girls, you're just in time for Scootaloo!" I stated. "Ready Scoot?"
"As ready as I'll ever be!" She replied.
She started slow, then took it to the next level with her new tricks. One minute I'm cheering Scootaloo on, and next I get attacked by a rainbow blur.
"Nice to see you too Rainbow!" I cough.
"Yeah! Go Scoot!" Rainbow chants.
"You can do it!" Apple Bloom yells.
"Come on Scootaloo!" Sweetie Belle yells.
It was Scootaloo's final trick. She managed to do a loop in the air! That defies every law of physics back home! I guess things are a lot different here. By the time Scootaloo returns to us, she has the happiest smile on her face as she turns to show us her flank.
"Guys, I GOT MY CUTIE MARK!" Scootaloo yelled in excitement. I got up and was the first to give her a hug.
"I knew you could do it!" I yelled. Rainbow Dash was next.
"Good job kid!" Rainbow Dash warmly hugged Scootaloo.
"We knew you could do it!" Apple Bloom said to Scootaloo.
"Aww Congrats! I think this calls for a group hug!" Sweetie Belle adressed. I'm not the one for group hugs, but it was worth it. We decided to go to Sugarcube Corner and get some cupcakes.
Dear Journal,
Today was the most awesome day for Scootaloo. She finally got her cutie mark! Congrats to her! If my prediction comes true, Sweetie will get her's next. on Monday, Twi's going to take to the Starswirl the Bearded section at the Canterlot Archives to travel back in time to tomorrow! Twilight made a modification to the spell so I can spend up to three minutes in the past. Let's see how things go tomorrow.
Always yours,
Autumn
"Autumn? Autumn?" Twilight asked me just as I awoke.
"Huh?" I asked, "Twi! What day is it?"
"It's Monday. Why?" She asked.
"It worked!" I exclaimed.
"What worked?" She began, "Oh. that time travel spell. Alright mister, where are you from?"
"Thursday." I began, "I had felt stressed all week helping you, Spike, Rainbow Dash, Scoot, Sweetie, and Apple Bloom, so Apple Bloom and I traveled back to today."
"Well, that means you know how the week will go then." Twilight stated.
"Wait..." I began, "Apple Bloom! I need to see if she's alright."
"Well, okay then. Just be home by noon." Twilight assured me.
=== Sweet Apple Acres - One Hour Later ===
"I'll be back soon Granny!" Apple Bloom reassured her grandmother, who was dozing off in the living room.
"Apple Bloom! Thank Celestia I found you!" I began.
"Autumn? What day is it?" She asked.
"Monday." I began, "I was off by a day, but we'll have to deal with that later."
"It actually worked?" Apple Bloom asked, realizing that she'd just become a time traveler.
"Yes." I started, "How else do you think I get things to go perfectly?"
"Hmm," Apple Bloom thought, "I never thought of it that way."
"Thought of what what way?" A voice came from behind me, a voice that sounded like...
"Applejack!" I was startled, "You scared me!"
"That would be a first," She said playfully, "I thought you couldn't scare easily."
"I usually can't unless I just finished a heavy spell." I said, just realizing what I was saying. Apple Bloom elbowed me.
"What spell?" Applejack asked.
"Well since you're Honest Applejack, I guess we should tell you." I started, "See, I learned to do a time travel spell, and I was really stressed on Thursday and I decided to redo the whole week, landing a day late."
"Oh..." She seemed speechless.
"Now we need to find Scoot and Sweetie before Twilight sends me a list of things I need to do to help for the Summer Sun Celebration, which I don't get until this afternoon, while talking to Sweetie..." I seemed to carry on. Apple Bloom elbowed me again.
"Sorry, but we need to go." I said.
"Well, have fun you two." Applejack said.
We had just made it to the entrance of Sweet Apple Acres, when suddenly I was hit by an orange and rainbow blur. I felt myself slipping into unconsciousness.
