Chapter 2

I awoke with a start as I shot my eyes open and tried to sit up, I instantly leaned back again as pain coursed through my body at the moment. I looked around and noticed I was in a small, white room. I could hear a faint beeping and looked to my right and saw a heart rate monitor, then I looked to my left and saw a dangling IV with the tube leading to my arm. I pieced this together and figured I was in a hospital.

I continued to look around and noticed my camies on a table in the corner of the room, all neatly folded. My sunglasses and helmet sat atop them as well. But then I noticed none of my other gear wasn't in the room. Figured, I showed up armed wouldn't be a surprise that my gear was taken.

Yet, what then made me think was what happened just before I passed out. Like what I saw, a bipedal... pony, I guess is what I can call her, with wings. Then there were those... Timberwolves, I think is what they were called, that began to rebuild after I was sure I had "killed". I wasn't sure if I was just dreaming. But the pain and everything just felt so real.

My thoughts were interrupted as I heard walking from just outside the door and stop. I could hear someone talking, but all I could make out was "check" and "princess". Then the door gave a click as it opened to reveal another one of those bipedal ponies, female I can tell, probably a nurse since she wore a white blouse and skirt, and had a white cap with a red cross on it. Her fur was white like her outfit and her hair was a light pink done up in a bun.

She only took a couple steps in when she stopped dead in her tracks, looking at me. she just stood there and we shared an awkward silence for a couple minutes. That silence was broken when I heard a voice come from the hallway.

"Nurse Readheart, are you alright?" the voice sounded feminine.

No sooner did another pony walk in, but she was deferent than the last two I've met. She wore a purple vest over a white blouse, she wore a purple skirt that came just above her knees. Her fur was lavender and her hair was a dark purple with a pink stripe running down in. Now the things that made her stand out was that she had wings, and a horn. A fucking horn. And to top it off, she had a crown atop her head with a purple, six pointed star.

She stopped and looked at me, eyes widening with what looked like excitement. Then she spoke again.

"You-you're awake."

"Yes I can see that, and I fine just a little sore." I calmly replied.

"That's good..." she looked to the nurse and she gave a nod in reply and walked out. It was probably another few minutes of awkward silence till she spoke again.

"I apologize, I suppose introductions are in order. I am Princess Twilight Sparkle, and your name is John F. I presume?"

"Yes," I gave a quick nod "how did you know that?"

"Oh, that metal necklace you had, it see quite convenient at the time."

My dog tags, that's what she was talking about. Then I realized I wasn't wearing them or that they were not over on the table.

"Those would be my dog tags. Speaking of, do you know where they are?"

"Oh, yes. My friend Rarity to it apon herself to fix your clothing, and I think she still has your... dog tags."

I gave a quick nod, and opened my mouth to say something but I was interrupted by her speaking again.

"In fact, that reminds me. Some of my friends have been waiting the to meet you. I'll be right back." And with that she walked out the door. Leaving myself to my thoughts. Now I knew I definitely wasn't on Earth, and that it looks like the ruling species are bipedal, talking equines of sorts.

My thoughts were interrupted when the door opened, and in walked Twilight and five other ponies, I noticed all of them were female. One of them I already recognized as the one I rescued out in the field. When al of them were in, there the other four I didn't recognize.

One had orange fur and had long blonde hair done up in a pony tail. She wore a plaid, red shirt with the sleeves rolled to her elbows, over a white shirt; tank top or tee, I wasn't sure. She also had on a pair of blue jeans and had cowboy hat atop her head. The next one had blue fur and her hair was literally a fucking rainbow like in a cartoon; she also sported a pair of wings like Twilight and the yellow one. She looked like she came from the gym as she wore a tank top that was a darker shade of her fur, and some gym shorts. Next one had white fur and her hair was purple and curled at the ends in and elegant fashion, she had a horn as well. She wore a white, button up blouse and a skirt that came down to just below her knees. I had a feeling she was Rarity. And the last one had pink fur with pink, poofy hair... so much pink. She wore a bright blue t-shirt with the words "Party Pony" on it, and some blue jeans. She was jumping up and down in place and had a huge grin. It kind of scared me.

Twilight stepped forward and began to introduce the others. "These are my friends, girls go ahead and introduce yourselves."

First was the orange pony, "Howdy, Ah'm Applejack, I run Sweet Apple Acres with ma family, nice ta meet ya." she gave a tip of her hat. Next was the rainbow haired one, "I'm Rainbow Dash, fastest flyer in all of Equestria." Oh really, just wait till you see one of our jets. Next was "Rarity" I presume, "I am Rarity, I run the Carousel Boutique in Ponyville." I was right. Then the yellow one I helped, "I'm, um, Fluttershy. T-thank you for saving me." Cute name. She then just looked down and traced her.. hoof across the floor. Then there was the pink "Party Pony"... wait where did she go?

Next thing I knew, my vision was assaulted by a said pony, who began to bable on at a speed I could, surprisingly, still understand. "Hi I'm pinkie Pie, and I just want to thank you for saving Fluttershy. Ooo, that reminds me, I need to start planning your 'Welcome to Ponyville/Thank you for saving Fluttershy Party!" And with that, she just seemed to disappear, leaving a cloud of dust that looked like her. I'm going to need to keep an eye on her. I mentally noted.

"Anyone care to tell me what that was all about?" I asked, hoping for an answer.

"That's just Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie. I wouldn't try to think about, you'll just hurt yourself." was what I got from Twilight. I just raised an eyebrow with a simple "Oookaaay"

It was probably a few more seconds of silence until Twilight broke the silence... again. "So, I guess now that that's out of the way, do you mind if I ask you a few questions."

"Well I'm not goin' anywhere."

"Great!" then her horn began to glow a light purple, then a piece of paper and a quill appeared. I sat there wide eyed at what just happened. She just materialized a solid object out of thin air! Yet, as fast as I was surprised, I just went to like nothing happened, and waited for Twilight to continue.

"Ok, first question: who are you? Sorry I just want to make sure."

See how I haven't properly introduced myself to the others I decided it would hurt. "I am Corporal John Fairmore of the United States Marine Corp."

"So you're a guard?" I heard Rarity ask.

"A soldier to be precise."

She wrote thi on the paper. "Ok, next question: what are you?"

"A human, or Homo Sapien in scientific terms."

And again, she wrote this. "Alright, ne-" she was interrupted when the door to the rom opened to reveal another pony, but he was male this time. He had brown fur and his hair was a darker shade of brown. He wore the typical clothing a doctor, A white coat over there clothing of choice. This was apparently sky blue button up shirt with brown slacks.

he looked up from a clipboard he was holding, "Good, I'm glad to see you're awake. Now if you don't mind if I ask you a couple questions?" he looked over and saw Twilight with a bit of an annoyed look. "Sorry, princess. But its just a couple questions, and then I'll be out of here." she gave a nod, and he continued.

"Alright, what are you?" I inwardly groaned.

"A human, or Homo Sapien in scientific terms."

he wrote it down on his clipboard. "Next, how did you get your leg injury?"

I thought about the question, I couldn't tell them about my mission, but I guess it could hurt if I told them what injured me. "I was shot. shot by an AK-47, I think."

"An AK-what-now?" they all seemed to ask at the same time.

"An AK-47. Do you know what a firearm is?" they all shook their heads.

"Well a fire arm is a projectile weapon, its kinda complicated on how it works, but the simple way to explain it is they shot project pieced of metal at hi speeds to ensure the intended target is eliminated. An example would be that rifle I had when got here, you know, the long black piece of metal." When I finished, they were all looking at me with horrified looks, except for Rainbow Dash. She had her winds spread and got in a stance like she was about to pounce. Which she did.

She flew right at me, and I didn't have enough time to react, and I was pinned against the back of my bed with one of her arms and the other raised in a fist. "Is that why you're here, is to kill us?" she yelled.

"What! No! Why would just go around harming the innocent for no reason? I'm a Marine, I protect the innocent! I fight so those who can't defend themselves don't have to! I fight keep my country safe, so the men, women, and children back hope can go about there day, not having to worry about those who wish to destroy their home! I fight knowing every day could be my last! I fight so others don't have to go through I had to!" I closed my eyes and looked down as a tears began to well up, bad memories coming up. I began to lightly sob.

I felt a pair of arm wrap around my torso, and I was pulled into a hug; I looked up. It was Fluttershy, her soft fur felt so soft against my bare skin. I hesitantly stretched my arms out and snaked them around her, and returned the hug. My sobbing reduced to a few sniffles, I felt so safe, so warm. I haven't felt like that ever I since I left for the Marines.

"There, there. Its alright, you don't need to tell us about it. It's alright." her soft voice came, you could say it sounded like an angel.

We sat there for a few moments until I let go "Thank you" was all I could say as I gave a weak smile. She returned it with a smile of her own. We heard an someone clear there throat and we looked at the doctor.

"Well, that was interesting and all, but sorry princess, I think it's time to go. It's getting late, and he needs his rest." I looked out the nearby window and saw the orange glow of the setting sun. I looked back and saw Twilight and the others nod there heads, even Pinkie Pie... wait, how did I not notice come in? They gave me one last, apologetic look and left.

I sat there thinking of what happened, and what's going to happen. I'm in a world of colorful, talking, bipedal ponies. I sighed and closed my letting sleep cloud my mind.

Author's Note

Hey, next chapter is here and I'm sorry it took a while.
I got a lot sidetracked a lot, and what like a lot of others on this site, I have finals next week.
but other than that, enjoy and constructive criticism is welcome.