a long way from home

                       "A human?" Exclaimed The Princess. " I think I remember hearing of them." The Princess closed her eyes. Then she turned to the purple pony. "Twilight? Have you ever heard of a human?"

                       "No, but I'm sure Emily will be happy to tell us." She turned to Emily. " What do humans do?"

                       She sighed. " Humans are complicated, even for other humans. We are strong and smart, have amazing technology, but some people are mean, racist and stupid. They use technology to bomb and kill other countries." She sighed again. "But not all humans are like that, most are kind and compassionate. I'v always wanted to be a vet, because I love animals. And can we please hurry? I want Orion to get help as soon as possible."

                        The Princess nodded. " We'll drop him off at a hospital first, then go to the castle. I expect we'll have a lot to talk about."

                        "I am aware that we got off at a strange start but I am Princess Celestia, ruler of Equestria." She unfurled her wings. " I'll leave it to the girls to introduce you to Equestria, but know you are always welcome to come back to ask questions. Farewell."

                        As they were walking along, the ponies began to introduce themselves. The purple unicorn was Twilight Sparkle. The light cyan pegasus was Rainbow Dash. ( Who seemed to be the most awesome.) The orange and pink ones were Applejack and Pinkie Pie. Another unicorn and pegasis were introduced as Fluttershy and Rarity. It was hard to go anywhere without drawing stares, gasps, and screams. But Emily kept her head held high.

                        "Ooo! Ooo! Lets have a party for Emily then everyone in Ponyville can be friends with her!" Said Pinkie. "And there can be balloons and streamers and music and presents and- oh it's just to fun to think about! Pinkie jumped up and down until she fell.

                         "That sounds good." Agreed Emily. "I love a good party, but I think most will be too scared to come. She faked a roar. "Because I'm the Big Bad Human! RO"- Three fillies on a scooter crashed into them, they turned the scooter around and sped back. They stopped by Emily.

                          "What in Equestria ARE you?" Cried a little yellow filly with the big red bow. She looked her up and down and turned to the orange one. "What do you think Scootaloo?"

                          "I don't know ask Applejack."

                          "Applejack?"

                          "A human. And her name is Emily."

                          "A human? What the hay is a human?" Said Scootaloo.

                          As the fillies and Emily became acquainted Pinkie Pie set up the party a surprising number of ponies arrived, some shied away, but most asked questions. Scootaloo whispered something into Emily's ear, and then smiled.

                            "EXTREME WRESTING MATCH WITH EQUESTRIA'S FIRST HUMAN!!" Shouted Scootaloo. "Who's first?"

                            A brown earth pony swagged up to Emily. He spat and pounced. Emily easily side stepped it, a smug grin on her face. The brown pony glared at her and tried a right hook. Emily didn't move this time, and on purpose. The pony grinned, but stopped when she saw Emily wearing the evilest grin you can imagine. She took a step towards him and he dashed away.

                           "Sorry than wasn't much of a fight guys, but he was too cocky, and he would of made me mad, And I don't want to hurt anyone." Apologized Emily." Let's keep going."

                            A blue filly with a yellow mane sprang on her. Emily pretended to be knocked of her feet. She shrank back as the filly took a step forward. Emily winked at Scootaloo and whimpered. "No! Please don't hurt me! It's not fair! A weak little human against a big strong pony! Someone help me!"

                           The filly punched her. "Shet up'n fight human, ah no yer fakin"

                           "I don't want to hurt you."

                           "Ah don't care, I wanna fight to fight, not to be babied by a stupid worthless-" Emily punched him in the face, he staggered back and glared, " You don't ferget theh name Blue Blaze, yuh hear? I'd watch muh back if'' wer you!

                           "Your evil, I can feel it.

                            "Yer stupid, I know it.

                           Blue Blaze stomped out of the room and slammed the door. Emily watched him go and wiped blood from her mouth, " I don't want to hurt anyone... I really don't... who was that?"

                           Rainbow Dash walked up and patted her back, " Who cares? Let's party!'

                           " I'll pass, I can't believe I just did that! I should of backed out, but now someone hates me! Back home I wouldn't of cared, but I barely know were I am!" She put her head down, then looked up with a grin, " Do you wanna race?"

                           Emily sighed, after getting a draw in a race with Rainbow, she was tired. She sat up when someone knocked the door, "Come in!" She called. A orange pony with a white mane staggered to her, two ponies flanking him. "Orion! Are you okay?" She hugged him, minding the injuries, " Are you hurting? How's the grumpy grey one?"

                           " Mr. Grumpy Grey One's right here." He grinned, or at least tried to. He held at his hoof, " Look, I know we got of wrong and I yelled at you but, you saved Orie and"- Orion punched him, "Don't call me Orie."

                           Emily grinned, "I get it, save yourself the embarrassment of an apology."

                           "My name is Storm Cloud."

                           "Well that name fits."

                           " So they say."

                           After they left, Emily sank back into bed. She immediately found herself in a dream, walking along the barren land of a battlefield. Blood stained the ground and weapons lay around, a few dead bodies lay about. "Where am I?"

Thought Emily as she heard screeching far off. She crept over a ridge and saw a horrific battle in front of her. Ponies and griffins lay, dying, calling out something desperately.

Wait? Are they calling to me?!