Distant Worlds: Shards of Harmony

Chapter 4: Equestrian life part 1: Adjustment.

When I came to a few hours later, I took a moment to gather my surroundings. A large ornate bedroom decorated in various shades of blue making it reminiscent of a night sky. Various tomes and books lay scattered on the desk and floor, judging from the colour scheme alone I would have guessed it was Luna's bedroom though the fact Luna's Cutie mark was emblazoned on the quilt pretty much summed it up for me.

“It's good to see you awake, Silent passion.” Luna greeted as she entered the room, along with her sister Celestia, “So this is the young filly you told me about Luna?” Celestia took her time examining me, “Well my little pony, it seems we have much to discuss regarding the situation.”

“Well where do I begin your highness?” I told Celestia of what happened to Luna, myself, the disappearances and what happened to the captured ponies in my own world. Luna had a question of her own...

“How did you know what that dragon was?” she asked, “I recognise Kalame'et from a piece of fiction of my world, called Dark Souls. My only concern was how a piece of fiction of my world, came to attack us?” Celestia looked thoughtful for moment, “Perhaps what is fiction in one world is reality in another?” It was possible after all, and I suppose it was the best conclusion we could all come to.

“Now, my dear Silent passion. Luna has informed me of your situation and it would be best if you had a medical check up from one of our doctors.” I couldn't argue with Celestia, so I agreed to the check up. “Frostlit shard, can you come here for a moment.” A ice blue pegeasus pony entered the room, “Can you show Silent passion here to the hospital? I've already sent word ahead and their expecting you both.” Frostlit shard gave a curt bow towards the two princesses, and I followed her out of the room.

“So Silent passion? What brings you here to Canterlot?” She wasn't much of a talker I guess, but it was no better way to start a conversation. “I met Luna in my world, and I offered to help her.” Frostlit shard had look of surprise across her features, “There's ponies like us in your world?” she asked, “Not normally no, but ponies such as yourself have been appearing in my world.” surprises turned to confusion. “You mean there isn't any ponies in the human world, but what about yourself?” I paused for a second, “Well, I'm was human, but now I'm as much a pony as you are inside and out.” Her emerald eyes lit up in happiness, this was short lived however as she bumped into something.

“Ya'll want to be a bit more careful miss.” I turned my gaze towards a red coated stallion with a short blonde coloured mane and apple Cutie mark upon his flank. “Sorry Big Macintosh, I kinda got distracted, we're on our way to the hospital.” Big Macintosh pointed towards a huge white building just behind him, “Mind if I joined y'all, ah gotta see if AJ is alright she done gone worked herself to hard again.” Frostlit nodded in agreement, it couldn't hurt after all he seemed like a good pony I wouldn't be surprised if he turned out to be the strong silent type.

A few minutes later arrived and said our goodbyes to Big Macintosh. We arrived at the reception, and from the looks of it they just came out of an emergency. “I take it there was a few injuries whilst Luna was in my world, Frost?” she nodded, “It took a lot for the princess and the others to stabilize Equestria”

From what I've seen so far, I had expected to be more damage than this but I guess this was the work of the Elements of Harmony. I made a note to ask Luna about that later on.

“Silent Passion?!” A nurse called, “The doctor will see you now.” I made my way into the examination room, and was greeted with a simple take a seat. The doctor reassured me that this is nothing more than physical, as the doctor examined me various “Hmm's” “Aha's” and “I see's” could be heard followed by the snapping of a rubber glove....

“SWEET JESUS  THATS COLD!!!”

I felt violated...”Well Ms Passion, you are for all intents and purposes a perfectly healthy mare, but given your situation though you won't be able to have foals and from the looks of it you have abnormality with the lense of your left eye. Did you by any chance wear glasses before your change?” I nodded in confirmation...while I doubted I could have foals in the first place, I was a little upset being told the piece of news.

“There's only one more thing to do and we are done!” the doctor said with an all to happy smile for my liking. He pulled out a syringe...oh god it's an injection...I hate injections...I loathe injections...I despise injections...

“help...” I whimpered.

Various sounds of crashing, screaming and crying ensued. Frostlit Shard sighed as the chaos inside the room continued for, while the other patients were laughing their asses off. It took 5 other nurses to hold me down as the doctor now a little battered gave me the shot.

“You really had to make this difficult didn't you?” Frostlit was on the verge of laughing on the floor when she saw my misfortune. “I hate injections... so very, very much...” I simply stated, “We shall never speak of this evil again 'kay.”

“Y’all okay over there? Ah heard all that racket you were makin'.” We turned to see Big Macintosh looking round at the damage, “Nothing was injured bar my pride, how's your sister doing?”

“She'll be up an at'em within a day or two, She's a stubborn that sister of mine.” Grinning he was about to take his leave, “Ah reckon I'll be seein' you two later, if y’all don't mind ah got mah errands to run.” with that he took his leave.

“Wow, that has got to be the most I've heard him say.” Frostlit said in amusement, “C'mon Silent Passion we have one more stop before we get back.” Frostlit was definitely...a spirited mare to say the least, but nonetheless I followed her to our next destination.

We eventually arrived at what seemed to be a boutique, shaped like a carousel? “Well that's something I haven't seen in years.” Frostlit Shard went in first, and I followed suit. “Welcome to the grandest tailor and boutique in Canterlot.” she said in awe, I looked around seeing various pony shaped manikins, sketches of dresses, and various types of fabric. Frostlit said she was going let the owner we were here.

In the meantime I walked over and examined some of the sketches, whoever the designer was is definitely talented. I looked over them with a critical eye, good colour schemes, shapes that flattered the body, the use of gemstones however was not to my taste...was it the signature of the artist? I took note of an unfinished drawing, it was a long flowing dress separated into two parts, uncoloured

and lacking the gemstone it had a simple feel to it, which I liked...

“Darling, it is very unladylike to go snooping through another mares things.” I turned to see a marsh mellow white unicorn mare with a purple mane and three gemstones for a Cutie mark. “Are you the designer of these dresses?” I asked, she nodded with a small smile, “I see you have an eye for fashion deary, did anything catch your eye?” I pointed to that unfinished piece, “Oh sadly I have been in ever the most frustration with that piece, I can't seem to come up with a theme for it.” I took another look at it, “How about blue for the outer layer with black for the inner layer, possibly a thin gold edge to make them stand out more?” The mare took a look at the design, nodded “It's simple but genius!” she exclaimed in excitement, “but I must ask, are you a designer?” I was but not the kind she was thinking of, “I am a designer of sorts, but I don't specialise in the kind of designing you do though.” I said embarrassed, “Any way, Frost why are we here?” I asked to change the subject.

“The princesses are holding the annual gala at the end of the week, so we are here to pick you up a dress.” Frost said that a bit to enthusiastically for my liking, “Fair enough, but why am I going?” I asked, “Well Princess Luna did mention that this would be a good chance to learn about our culture so to speak.” Well that cinched it, who am I to argue with Luna, she must have her reasons after all.

“Hang on a second! With all the chaos going on in both worlds why are we holding a gala of all things?” This was bothering me a bit, “The princesses decided to let life carry on as normal here to avoid a mass panic. There's very few that know what's going on, in fact most ponies don't even know you're originally Human.” she added. “Oh so your the mare I've heard so much about, I'm Rarity by the way.”

“Silent Passion, it's a pleasure to meet you Rarity.” Unfortunately we were interrupted by a...unwanted guest. “Why hello there, and what can I do for you lovely young fillies on this wonderful day.” I could practically hear Rarity mutter something about rotting in a ditch under her breath. The stallion gave a mischievous grin, good lord did he think he was god's gift to women. “And, you are...?” I asked, “I am prince Blueblood, at your service my fine lady.” Rarity gave a quick whistle and soon enough, a small white grumpy looking cat entered the room. “Opal dear this is Blueblood.” Rarity said pointing a hoof a the stallion in question, “Could please make like a squirrel?” That cat just hissed and launched itself at him like it possessed. “Your going to have to teach me how you got your cat to do that, Rarity.”

Various cries of pain could be heard as Rarity, Frost and I was laughing,

There was awkward moment of silence between us all after the laughter subsided. He limped off in a huff, good riddance for all I care, “Who let him out of his cage?” I said simply, “Oh don't you worry about him deary, he's just a pest that's all.

...if he does so much as look at me with that lecherous look again, I'm going to castrate him...again

Now do you have any ideas which dress you want?” Rarity pulled out a catalogue of various dresses she had designed, but none took my fancy. “How about that unfinished one?” I asked, and she was ecstatic of the idea, “Oh darling, I promise you, you'll be the bell of the gala once I'm done!”

We bid Rarity goodbye, and headed back to the palace. “Do you have any idea of where to look for the Elements of Harmony in your world, Silent?” Frostlit asked, “Honestly I have no clue, Luna and I think we can recreate them from shards but how though remains to be seen.”

The evening was a little uneventful, so I retired to my room for the time being. Looking out at the evening sky you wouldn't think I was in different world now...I wondered how my family was doing briefly. I closed my eyes I could faintly hear the sound of music and a choir? The music was beautiful, yet familiar to me...ah yes I recognise the piece: Memoro de la Stono. Given the mood I did something well foalish of me, something I don't openingly do around anyone...I sang.

I didn't realise I had company, as I had been lost in moment while I was singing. I turned round and saw I my singing had caught the attention of Celestia. I immediately turned the brightest shade of red possible from embarrassment, “That was wonderful singing, definitely something that came from the heart. I'm beginning to see why you took the name Silent Passion, though sadly that isn't why I'm here.” Getting over my embarrassment, I asked, “Why are you here then? Is there any news of my world?” She shook her head, “I'm afraid not sadly, but I have good news...Luna has found a Shard of Harmony.” This was unexpected. “How?”

“It was created, when you entered in that covenant with my sister. Thus making you an Element bearer in the making.” Celestia stated with a bright smile, “My little pony, the Elements of Harmony are created and strengthened by the bonds we have with others. Be it pony or humankind it's those bonds with others that make us who we are.”

“So by making bonds with others, we can remake an Element. I would imagine it would have to be a genuine bond though.” Celestia nodded, “Yes, this is something that cannot be forced nor faked.”

“I'm glad you decided to help Luna, on that night. Although you lost your former body, you were rewarded with a chance to start again, as the person you were meant to be.” Celestia was right, ever since I woke up in my new body, I felt...free to be to who I really am. As the old me, I was afraid of myself, of what people thought, confused about my place in the world...on the worst days I couldn't even look at my own reflection.

Although I made a few friends, I wondered how this would change how they saw me. It was because of my friends, the bonds I had with them that made it all bearable.

“I swear never to abandon those who I cared for, to protect those bonds with my very life!” I remembered that promise, those words were carved into my very being that day...

“We're friends no matter what happens, right mate.” Words like that gave me strength, when I needed it most...

“With the friends I have, being loyal is the least I could be. To betray some like that goes against everything I believe!” Celestia's warm smile grew bigger, “That's who you are, but that is only one part of who you really are. The rest will come in time.”

“Now my dear Silent Passion, it would be best you get some rest, Luna fully intends to work you hard over the next few days. In the meantime the rest of us will be setting up for the gala.”

Celestia was right, over the next few days Luna practically schooled me in Equestrian history, magical theory and applications, how to look after my own body, and simple etiquette for the upcoming gala. There was a few visits from Frostlit Shard and Big Macintosh who I got to know better, unfortunately I also had visits from Blueblood under the pretence of 'getting to know the new girl'.

“Look, I know your reputation, and how you treat other mare's. I'm not interested so back off!!” I practically shouted at him, he looked outraged, “Just who are you! To talk to me like that!” he sneered, “I'm Silent Passion! And just who are you to think I'm some trophy you can claim!!”

He left in a huff, good riddance.

Mean while with Celestia...

“I hear I'm not the only human turned pony here?” A voice asked, “I've heard the rumours flying around this place are they true?” Celestia nodded, “It seems my dear sister picked up a new student while she was in the human world, by the way have you decided on a name yet.”

“Considering I'm now in your service your majesty, I guess Solaire would make do for now.”