May the Force Be With You: The Arrival

May the force be with you: The Arrival

Chapter II: Awakening

"Well, the Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together."

―Obi-Wan Kenobi

Alex’s felt nothing from the incident, in fact he didn’t feel any pain, and began to question whether or not he was still alive. “Am I dead could I be in Heaven and if that the case why is heaven so dark.” he questioned. In the depths of his subconscious Alex Clearleaf began to think to himself about what had happened to him, questioning whether he was still alive or now among the dead. For now all he could see was an endless view of black, feeling nothing but coldness around, if he were still alive he wished to wake up from this endless void that surrounded him. All he wanted was to awake from this terrible void dream if he still could call it one.

-----Meanwhile-----

“Okay....*sigh*... I think that should do it for now I just hope that he’s alright.” As Twilight said laying the unknown being down unto the guest bed.

“Are you sure that we should just bring it here”. A concerned Spike asked.

“I'm sure Spike; while we may not know what he is, but we shouldn’t leave him outside in the middle of the night besides he almost appears to be a pony. The female voice said.

“How can you tell that it’s a he.” younger voice replied.

“It’s a mare's intuition, beside you can tell by his build is nearly similar to that of a stallion. Twilight replied

"Okay then, so what should we do for now." Spike asked.

  "For now we'll let him rest and can see if we can find anything regarding him." Twilight replied.

“I still think that this is a risky idea, I mean remember the Parasprites.”  Spike retorted.

Twilight didn’t need to be reminded of those ravaging pest, while extremely cute, she remembered the damage that they caused to Ponyville nearly devouring the town and leaving it in shambles all right before Princess Celestia appeared for a visit, luckily for them Pinkie Pie had managed to lead the creatures away with her.... something even more it turned out to be that the princess had to cancel her visit due to a nearly similar problem that occurred in another town while Twilight had been abit sadden by the cancellation, she was more relieved to not having to explain why the town was nearly in pieces upon her arrival, but at the moment she saw what transpired outside her home she felt a sense of  urgency to assist him even if the outcome could be a risk, plus the excitement of meeting another sentient creature from an undiscovered species excited her.

“I know what you mean Spike, it just something kept tugging at me, I don’t know how to explain it to help him plus if it were anypony else I’d do just the same.” as Twilight replied giving her assistant/ her younger brother figure a calm smile.

“When you say that you remind me of Fluttershy speaking of which we are still heading over to her place to see about him right?” the little Dragon asked.

“Yes, we’ll head over to her cottage tomorrow and ask her to come over to examine him and see if he needs any medical attention. Twilight said.

“Alright then, well if that’s all I’m heading off to bed then, good night Twilight.” as Spike left the guest room.

“I’ll be there shortly and good night Spike” Twilight said looking out as her assistant left the room. With that she looked back at the figure who laid in the guest bed surprisingly he had features similar to pony, the only things about him were the lack of a coat, his nose which was quite smaller than her own, his ears which were on the sides of his head rather than on top, his really short mane and finally his feet which appeared longer than her own she had removed his shoes earlier when she placed him in the bed, surprised at the digits of toes on them similar to that of primates. to her he’d seem identical to that of the what Lyra called a Human, but she wasn’t sure if this creature was one or not if anything she would either ask her or wait till’ he woken up.

“Well whoever or whatever you are I just hope you're alright.” as Twilight said, leaving the room for the night.

Alex began to feel warmth around his body

While his body, which felt like a ton bricks had been placed on his limbs could now feel a warmth, a feeling that he welcomed rather than feel that terrible coldness from before, it was there a warmth now that began to enshrine his body, now beginning to gain some strength from rest, he could feel his arms and legs again no longer feeling like bricks sat on them, he also had more control over his breathing no longer faint as it was before and finally the need of sleep began to leave him,.

However as he stirred away from rest the dream he was having become lucid as a voice began to call him.

"...Arise..."

...

"...Huh." .

...

"...You must arise..."

....

"...Where...am..I." Alex asked, confusion in his voice,

“... Arise, it is time for you to reawaken anew.” a mysterious voice played out in his fading dream.

“... Who, who are you.”

“... My name is of no importance, but you young one must awake from your slumber and fulfill what has been foreseen.” as the voice replied.

“… Wait... what… what fulfillment... what are you talking about?”  Alex asked a tone of frustration in his voice.

“...In time all shall be answered but you young one will be the first to understand this that our return to the cradle of humanity is here. As the voice explained

“... Our return, return to where?” Alex asked.

“... Home, young one.” the voice said.

At that those words Alex began to ponder what the voice meant, “what home? what other could there be other than Earth.” as Alex thought, could there even be another origin of mankind aside from it, or was there more than what the voice led on.

“.. It is time for your awakening young one, you must get up.” the voice said with a hint of satisfaction in it.

From that moment, Alex was blinded as an intense light that began to blind him as the voice began to fade.

“... Do not fear, for what lays ahead you will be the one who will bring balance to the Force.”

“.... What?” as Alex asked but having only the light completely surround him.

A moist cloth had been placed on the sleeping creature head by a gentle hand belonging to a kind hearted yellow Pegasus with gentle blue eyes and a lovely pink mane, she was wearing a simple white blouse with green linings and a green dress skirt with a white stripe, well known for her kind hearted nature Fluttershy is a gentle soul, rather shy but loving to most creatures, some would even say that she had heart made of gold.

“...Well I don't see any injuries, he seems quite fine physically, but I've never really encountered anything like him before so I have no idea if he’s okay, I’m sorry Twilight.” a sadden Fluttershy spoke.

“It’s alright Fluttershy don’t blame yourself If anything I’m surprised that you were willing to examine him.” as the voice belonging to Twilight spoke.

“Well after you came by this morning and told me about a mystery creature that needed tending, I just couldn’t say no.” as the gentle voice that belonged to the one called Fluttershy replied back.

“I’m still wondering what exactly he is, he not a pony and yet he has similar features to one, and he doesn't appear in Encyclopedia of mysterious creatures, Obscure races of the unknown, or in any of my books of regarding any unknown creatures.” as Twilight spoke

“Well whatever he is he doesn't appear to be all that dangerous.” as Spike spoke.

“Well he might be sentient enough to be civil, but we won’t know until he wakes up but for all we know he could be hostile.” Twilight responded.

“I really hope it’s the former, he appears to be rather nice looking fella.” Fluttershy spoke.

All the while as the mares had their conversation about the creature, Alex who now began to stir from his slumber, his hazel eyes now opening as they quickly began to search around his surroundings. His body now fully under his control, he began awaken from his lengthy sleep.

It was at that moment that Spike noticed the creature on the bed had awaken.

“...Uh, Twilight...” as Spike spoke quietly, looking at the body that began to rise up from the bed.

“Well, I hope that he’s intelligent, I mean could you imagine the knowledge, culture or even facts that his race could know, not to mention the first of his kind to come here be a pinnacle moment in Equestrian history!” as Twilight spoke with giddy still obvious to her assistant call as she was to depth with her discussion with Fluttershy.

“I can see you're really excited about meeting him. I just hope that he’s that he friendly.” as Fluttershy replied.

“...Twilight” Spike said again this time more urgent, his gaze locked on the creature that was moving putting its hands on its head.

“ I’m more than happy, I’m practically  excited I mean sure we could be bringing a hostile life form that could attack us, but then again the thought of meeting a new sapient species the possibilities are endless.” Twilight replied with giddy.

“Well when you put it that way, it does seem rather exciting to see I just hope that he’s friendly.” as the shy Pegasus replied.

“....Twiiiiiiiiilight” Spike said a bit more urgent than before.

“Well, all we can do for now is just wait and see if...”Twilight said midway.

“TWILIGHT” Spike shouted.

“What is it Spike!” Twilight responded looking at her assistant annoyed at his outburst.

“You might wanna check with our guest, cause he just woke up.” as Spike replied pointing toward the bed.

“Oh...my...” as Fluttershy’s eyes opened in shock.

As she looked to see, Twilight eyes widen that indeed that their guest had finally arisen, the being rubbing his head, now sat up groaning as he spoke. “Where am I “as he looked around and in that instant his eyes staring at both her and Fluttershy.

“.... Heh, I guess I got hit harder than I thought.” as Alex spoke looking at the purple mare with surprise.

“…..Ah, Greetings creature can you understand me.”  As the Mare spoke.

“....Yes I can understand you...I’m sorta surprised that a horse can actually speak English.” as the Human responded.

“Were not horses, were ponies and I’m more surprised that you can speak Equestrian for a primate, quite fluently actually." The mare commented.

“Huh Ponies eh, that’s it I’ve seen everything.” the human thought.

"...I’m not a primate, I’m a Human” Alex replied.

“ Whoa I guess Lyra was right Twilight, they do exist.” Spike commented.

“... Incredible,oh where are my manners, my name is Twilight Sparkle, Personal student of Princess Celestia, owner of  Golden Oaks Library and this is my young assistant Spike.” as the mare now known to Alex as Twilight spoke.

"...Nice to meet you Twilight Sparkle and Spike, and who might you be miss...” as Alex asked the shy Pegasus who stood behind the purple unicorn.

….oh, um....fluttershy .” as the shy yellow Pegasus replied, looking down at the floor.

“Excuse me, could you repeat that miss....”

“...fluttershy”

: Could you possibly repeat once more... miss”

“Um... Fluttershy” the shy Pegasus replied now audible.

“Oh, well nice to meet you too Fluttershy my name is Alexander Clearleaf, just call me Alex for short” he responded.

“Very well then... Alex, I welcome you to Equestria!” Twilight said cheerfully.

“Wait where am I now?" Alex questioned.

“Equestria, to be more specific, Ponyville.” as Twilight replied.

"...Heh, I’ve heard weirder too” as the Human thought.

“...So wait how did I come here the last thing I remember was nearly being killed by a truck.” Alex said.

“WHAT!”  Twilight shouted.

"What's a truck ?"  Spike asked.

“Oh, you poor thing” as Fluttershy spoke

“Oh sorry I guess should explain myself but could you explain how I ended up here.afterwards”  Alex explained.

“Of course“ Twilight replied.

With that Alex began to explain his story from the day prior, telling the mares and young dragon of his life and how his near death experience.

“....And, that how I nearly died.” Alex finished.

“Well, that was quite the story, Alex but it seems that you came out of it unscathed.” as Twilight responded.

“I’m so sorry to hear that, you must’ve been terrified. “ Fluttershy replied

.

“Yeah, it wasn't a welcoming experience, but now I would like to know a few things, such as how I ended here or why am I even here?" Alex said.

“..Well in order, you appeared out of nowhere in a large bright flash of light right outside my home unconscious, I brought you here shortly after, second as I said before your in Equestria a country co-ruled by both Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, both in which raise the sun and moon respectively, and as of why you're here I afraid I don’t know sorry." The unicorn explained

Alex did a double take as he heard correctly, “...Did you say that the two princesses here who rule your country raise the sun and moon... okay now I’ve heard everything. “.

"Oh, yes both Princess Celestia and Luna have the ability to move the celestial objects they control, they keep balance between Day and Night. Twilight explained.

“So that's it huh.” Alex asked.

“Yes but I have to ask did someone from your world master a powerful Teleportation spell to send you here.” as Twilight explained.

“Teleportation, I’m afraid I don’t follow?” Alex asked quizzically.

"Well, someone in your world must’ve used Magic who uses such to send you here, your kind can use magic correct?” Twilight asked concerned

“... No, magic in my world is just a bunch of illusions, tricks and smoke and mirrors."  Alex responded.

Twilight stood shocked at hearing the human words, how could they even live without Magic it was nearly impossible, and yet this human seemed so dignified and advance, but more importantly how could he have just appear out of nowhere without magic as she thought.

“...That unbelievable, I mean if humans can’t use magic then how do you survive."  A shocked Twilight asked.

“.... Well Twilight, we Humans are more of an innovative race we use technology to solve problems that occur in our world  from everyday tasks to complicated ordeals.” Alex explained.

“ I see.” as Twilight said levitating a notepad and quill to herself”... could you tell me more about your race and would be willing to answer some questions.” the unicorn replied.

“... well I don’t see why not sure...” Alex responded.

With that the Unicorn began to question her Human guest all the while he would answer as best he could, the questions ranged from history, cultures, norms of society,technology and  several religions. She was still surprised that while that Humans couldn’t use Magic, they could be as so advanced ,this went on for several hours, Fluttershy stayed quietly to ensure that Alex felt alright while asking her own questions regarding about his world. Spike had gone off to finish some chores that Twilight had sent him to perform earlier.

"... So anything else you wish to know about Humanity or Earth?". Alex spoke to the Unicorn who was still writing down some notes .

“...Oh yes plenty, but first we should take a break you must be starving after all.“ Twilight replied.

“… I should, probably go home” as Fluttershy spoke getting up from her seat, “I have to go and feed Angel and the other animals today, it was very nice to meet you Alex just make sure you get some rest.” the Pegasus mare spoke, as the three headed out of the guest room.

Downstairs Spike, who was organizing several new books on one the top shelves, began to shuffle the different tomes in alphabetical order.

Until a voice startled him

“Spike where you are you?" Twilight asked.

“Up here just getting these last few books up here.” as the baby dragon asked.

“Well Alex and I are heading over to Sugarcube corner.” as Twilight replied.

“ Wait a second I’m almost finish, just give me... Whoa. Whoa .WHOA."

The latter began to falter, causing the baby dragon to fall from a rather high place

“*GASP* ...SPIKE!!!!” Twilight shrieked in horror.

“...OH DEAR...”  Fluttershy also shrieked.

       Time seemed to slow down as Spike fell from latter Twilight and Fluttershy could watch in fear of what could happen.

However as the little drake fell towards the ground he felt a sudden halt from his decent that caused him to float around drift less as if someone used telekinesis to hold him, Spike began thanking Celestia for a sister figure who watched over him and from what he thought just saved his life.

“…*whew* that was close, thanks Twilight” as he turned around to thank his caretaker for nearly saving his life, however he looked to see that Twilight hadn't even move an inch from were she stood her horn neither illuminated in a attempt to save him nor did Fluttershy who still stood in place who face had a look of fear and shock, the room filled with silence for a few seconds until Twilight broke the Ice.

“...Th-that wasn't me Spike “ Twilight replied with an surprised tone looking back at him.

"... Oh my.” as Fluttershy spoke also surprised as well

All three looked toward the Human in shock as Alex with an extended hand levitating the dragon hatchling.

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