Close Encounters of the Kerbal Kind

As soon as Bill saw Fluttershy he was filled with a crippling fear, “What is this creature; What is it going to do to me, and Where am I?” All questions rushed through Bill’s mind as he began to hyperventilate and panic.  However he began to feel a calm rush over him as Fluttershy softly said, “It’s okay you don’t need to be scared.”  He could not understand what she was staying, but something inside him said she did not incite malicious intent.  Fluttershy asked if he was hungry, but all she got was a slightly confused look from the green creature.  Realizing the language barrier between them she did her best to imitate eating.  Bill gave a quick nod, and Fluttershy dissapered into another room.  Moments later she re-emerged holding a bowl with strange looking plants in it.  Bill gazed into the bowl, which consisted of various greens, fruits, and vegetables.  The variance of color was utterly alien to Bill, all he had ever eaten back on Kerbin was the various grasses native to his homeplanet.  He cautiously picked up a red wedge with a whitish interior.  Taking a bite the sweet flavor filled his mouth, and he continued to devour the entire assortment in the bowl.

"I guess you were hungry," Fluttershy giggled.  "Well now that that's done lets check out your leg, the doctor mentioned it may be injured."  She slowly touched Bill's right leg.  A sharp pain raced through Bill's entire body and he let out a loud cry.

"Oh my, that is quite the break, We need to wrap it as soon as possible," she said as she trotted into another day.  Bill sat there on the couch, many questions raced through his mind, "Where am I?", "What are these strange creatures?","What are they going to do with me?"  Before he could think anymore Fluttershy walked back in holding a large kit in her mouth.  She set it down next to Bill popped the lock revealing various medical supplies.  She pulled out some strange materials, and began wrapping them around Bill's leg. After his leg was wrapped Fluttershy brought in two crutches for Bill to use.  Ponies and Kerbals were roughly the same height so he adjusted relatively easily to them.

"Now, all better," Fluttershy stated confidently.  "Oh,my I almost forgot, where will you be sleeping? Ummm... I really don't want to make Angel give up his spot on the couch, so I guess you could just sleep in the bed with me."  Bill payed no attention to the words utterly alien to him, but to the sweetness of Fluttershy's voice; It had only been a few hours, and he already had a deep sense of trust in her.

That night Bill relaxed and truly rested for the first time in a while.  Equestria was very different from Kerbin.  The constant sounds of engines tests and launches that persisted nearly everyday were replaced by the silent night save only the chirping of the crickets.  As he lay there quietly staring at the ceiling while Fluttershy was fast asleep he wondered.  "What is this place like?", "Will the other creatures be as friendly?", and "Will I be able to go home?" and with that he closed his eyes and was soon asleep.