Equestria: New Arrivals

Time is a thing that must not be messed with

but it can be used to simply look

I wake up in the guest room of Applejack's house. I get out of bed and put my bag around my neck. I walk out the door and go to the kitchen where Applejack and three other ponies are.

Applejack, seeing me, says "Good morning to ya, hope you had a good nights sleep last night.".

I then say "Yeah, but recently I've been getting what seems like the same dream. It looks the same yet every time it's a different thing said by some being.".

Applejack then says "Well that sounds pretty creepy. Let me introduce you to mah family here. This is Applebloom, that's Big Macintosh, and this is Granny Smith.".

As Applejack said the names of her family she points them out. Applebloom is a small pony with a light yellow coat, red mane and tail, and has a bow on her head. Big Macintosh has a red coat, an orange mane, his cutie mark was a half of a green apple. Granny Smith has a light green coat, white mane and tail, and her cutie mark is a pie.

Applebloom looked at me and says "Your Avery? Mah sis says that you don't have a cutie mark. Is that true?".

I then say "Yes, I don't have a cutie mark.".

Applebloom then says "Wow! You must be the oldest pony not to have a cutie mark!.".

I then say "That maybe true. Well Applejack I'm going to go walk around Ponyville.".

Applejack then says "Alright, have fun!".

I walk out of the Farm house and into the streets of Ponyville. As I walk I come by a group of ponies gathering around an area. Curious, I walk over to see a hooded figure with a cape on covering its entire body.

"This is the Mirror of Time....it allows you to see into....the past, present, or future..." The figure said with an eerie voice.

I watched as the figure spoke of this 'Mirror of Time'.

The figure then said "I will choose one of you to use the mirror.....and it shall be you, grey pony with red mane." the figure looked at me.

I looked around then stepped forward.

The figure then said "You shall ask the mirror one question, be it of past memories........current life, or future events so choose...........wisely.".

I then said "I already know what I want to ask.".

The figure then said "Then go in front of of the mirror and ask it.....the question, it shall show you what it sees.".

I then walked to the mirror and said "What was my past?".

The mirror flashed and showed nothing but my reflection.

I look over to the figure and it says "Ask it a different question.".

I then look back at the mirror and say "What will be my future?".

The mirror flashed once more and showed a grey pony that has a horn and wings covered in golden armor, the only grey there was was the face and hooves, it wore what looked like a tiara with a star on top of its head, it didn't have any mane or tail but seemed to be on fire, or was the fire its mane and tail? The mirror flashed once more showing that same figure and another figure, this figure has a black coat, white glowing eyes, a long black sword, it has a horn and dragon wings, its mane and tail seemed to be made of darkness. Suddenly a sheet covered the mirror and I didn't see the image anymore.

The figure had used a spell on the mirror and hovered it around itself.

"You saw what you asked for, now it's time to........make my leave." the figure says.

I then say "Now hold on a moment, I asked about my past and it didn't show me anything. Explain why that happened.".

The figure looked at me and said "The mirror can look into the past about 2 weeks on this day, and can see into the future about a week ahead......if asked a question like that. Your past did not show because you have no past." the figure then turned around and left.

I stood there, thinking, did I really not exist before I fell from the sky?

"Ah, the one that controls fire is here and thinking, it's a good thing I brought with me the cure to the stealer of energy from singing." a familiar voice said.

I turn around and see Zecora looking at me.

I say "Oh, Hello Zecora. You made the cure for my power already?".

Zecora then says "Yes I do have it as well as my gift, but I shall give it to Fluttershy for safe keeping until it gets lift.".

Zecora gives me a bottle filled with purple liquid.

"Now it takes time for it to become as its best, wait fifteen days or you shall have a eternal rest." Zecora says with a serious voice.

I put the bottle in my bag and look at her, then say "Oh I don't think I said my name to you yet! My name is Avery.".

Zercora then says "Avery is a nice name indeed, but I must be off for I have to get something I need." she walks away.

I say "Alright, I'll see you later!".

I continue to walk around Ponyville, seeing stores and other different ponies. I then saw Applebloom and two other ponies with her coming at me.

"There he is!" Applebloom soon said.

"This is Avery? The oldest pony you know that doesn't have a cutie mark? Come on Applebloom, there's no way that this pony can't have a cutie mark yet." said a Pegasus with a orange coat and magenta mane and tail.

"But Scoots, he doesn't have a cutie mark! See for yourself!" Said a voice from behind.

I then saw the orange Pegasus zoom past me and say "Whoa! Your right! Hey Applebloom, do you think he could join the Cutie Mark Crusaders?".

"Ah don't know." Applebloom says.

I then say "Uh, Applebloom? Who are these ponies?".

Applebloom then said in surprise "Oh! These are mah friends Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle!".

The two ponies lined up beside Applebloom smiling at me, the other pony was a white coated unicorn and she had a mix of lavender and pinkish mane and tail.

"A pleasure to meet you both" I say bowing my head a little.

"Well come on girls! We still need to do that last thing on our list for today!" said Sweetie Belle.

"Oh yeah! I forgot! Later Avery!" Scootaloo says while galloping past me.

Applebloom then says "Hey! Wait for me!" she gallops after them.

I look around where I was and then saw a store with a sign that had a gem on it. I thought it was a store for gems and such and walked to it, and sure enough it was.

I walked inside and the store owner greeted me saying "Ah! Hello there! Can I help you with anything?".

I stood there for a moment thinking about why I came in here to begin with then remembered that I have the white gem in my bag.

I then say "Actually I have a gem here and I don't really know what kind, do you happen to identify gems?".

The store owner says "Why yes of course! I know about every gem in Equestria. Now, which gem are you wanting me to identify for you?".

I bring out the white gem and show it to the store owner and he says "Ah yes, this gem is quite rare. It gets its color from the moonlight it absorbs and glows in dark places. It's called a moonstone, because of how it glows in the moonlight.".

I then ask "What makes it be shaped like that?".

The store owner says "Its a natural thing to happen. When somepony finds a gem shaped like this they usually give it to somepony they love, and I bet that's what you're going to do.".

I look at him surprised a little and say "What makes you say that?".

The store owner then says "I can see that you like somepony in your eyes, trust me I've seen ponies walk in here with the same look in their eyes.".

I just look at the store owner and put the moonstone back inside my bag.

He then says "Hey cheer up mate, I was just messing with you. Do you need anything else need doing?".

I then reply "No, I don't think so".

The store owner then says "Well come around anytime if you need. I'll be able to put that moonstone in a necklace if you want.".

I nod my head and say "Thanks I will, have a good day".

I turned around and left the store, slightly embarrassed by what he said. Suddenly Pinkie Pie appeared in front of my face out of nowhere and made me fall backwards.

"Hey Avery! Come on come on! We need to get you somewhere! Its really important!" she said while pulling me.

I then say "Whoa! Where are we going?".

Pinkie then says "I can't tell! But you'll like it a bunch!" she smiles at me with a wide smile.

After a while of going in circles through Ponyville Pinkie finally takes me to the library.

I say "If you were going to take me to the library why didn't you just say so?".

Pinkie pulled me to the door and said "Because..." she pushed me through the door and I land on my face "It's your PARTY!".

I look up and see Twilight and the other ponies around me with little party hats on, also Rainbow is laughing a bit.

"Since you haven't had a party yet this will be your first party! Isn't it exciting?!" Pinkie says with a happy tone.

I say "I guess so".

Twilight then says "You know Avery, I haven't really seen you express much feelings lately. Is something on your mind?".

I then say "I don't know, I kinda find it hard to express much feelings.".

Twilight then says "If you say so...but I still think something is bothering you.".

Rainbow finally says after overcoming her laughter "Y-You know Avery, Twilight has a point. I don't think I've even seen you smile yet.".

Pinkie Pie then says "What? Avery hasn't smiled yet?! That's terrible! That's like the worst thing to ever happen to a pony! Avery! What makes you happy more than being extremely happy?".

I look at her and say "...I don't want to say.".

Pinkie then says "Aw come on Averyyy! Tell meee!" she had a sad look in her eyes.

Rarity then says "Avery dear, why don't you want to say it?".

I then say "Cause it'll be really embarrassing for me..." I look down a little.

Twilight then says "Avery, you know that you can tell us anything, we won't laugh or anything.".

Pinkie was holding onto my front leg saying "Please tell us! We want to know! We want to make you feel happy!".

Applejack says "Avery, please tell us.".

I looked at everyone and say "Look, I would tell you if I wasn't so shy about it.".

Twilight then says "Your shy about it? Does that mean you want to see a pony you like?".

I nod my head slightly.

Twilight then says "Well then just tell us, we'll have them come here to see you!".

I look at Twilight and say "Fine....as long as you don't tell anypony else.".

Pinkie suddenly says "Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!".

I look at her in confusion and then say "Ok....well the pony I'd like to see i-is....." suddenly I couldn't anything anymore and felt myself being dragged away. I looked around and saw that Twilight and the others were gone and that half of the library was missing.

I saw a black cloud of smoke come up to me and a voice said "Well well well. We finally get a chance to meet one another, you're a tough pony to copy. Well at any rate have a look around you, this will be your future.".

I look around myself, all of Ponyville was in ruin, buildings went out of shape, some of them were cut cleanly, and dark clouds hovered above.

The voice then said "Yes, this will be your future. Full of chaos and despair, it's ironic that I say my name there, and you best get used to this cause it will come in the next day!".

I suddenly see Twilight and the others around me, all with a worried look. I was laying on the ground and got up.

Rainbow then says "What the hay just happened?".

I say "....I saw a vision...of Ponyville completely in ruin, and the voice from my dreams was there as well.".

Applejack then said "Your telling me that your dreams made you collapse in front of us?".

I then say "I....I'm not sure. It looked so real.".

I look around to see Twilight writing something.

Very shortly she gave a scroll to Spike and said "Alright send it Spike.".

Spike then said "Alright!" and breathed in then blew fire onto the scroll and it burnt up in a second and turned to sparkling dust and floated out the window.

I then say "What just happened?".

Twilight then says "Spike just sent a letter to Princess Celestia. Come on now, lets go to the train station to head for Canterlot.".

I say "What? Why?".

Twilight then says "I wrote down what you said in the letter and told her that we're coming.".

I looked at her in disbelief. Twilight then left the library with everyone following.

Fluttershy says to me "Um, Avery? Zecora brought an egg to my cottage and said that it was for you. I have it with me right now, in case it hatches.".

I look at Fluttershy saying "Really? That's interesting.".

We arrive at the train station and climb onto the train.

Twilight says "Ok, the train will be leaving soon. We'll arrive at Canterlot in about thirty minutes or so.".

The train soon started to move and we were heading to Canterlot. Like Twilight said we arrived there in about thirty minutes. We all went to the palace to see Princess Celestia. It was night time when we got to the palace.

Twilight lead us to Princess Celestia's throne and Princess Celestia said "Ah Twilight you're here. I got your letter just a little bit ago but we shall talk about it in the morning, because it's late and I bet you all are very tired.".

I saw that Princess Luna was by Princess Celestia as she said that.

We all agreed that we were tired and then Princess Celestia said "I have rooms prepared for you all but it seems that we only had enough rooms for six of you. So one of you will have to share a room with either Luna or I, since I know you all like your privacy.".

I didn't say anything.

The others we discussing what to do.

Then Princess Luna said "Why don't we have Avery share a room with me?".

I felt myself blush when she said that.

Princess Celestia then said with a smile "If that's what you want Luna, I'm not stopping you.".

I look over at the others and see them with a smug on their faces.

Twilight says "Yeah....I think that's a great idea.".

I hear Princess Luna say "Great! Now I'll be able to spend some time with Avery!".

I couldn't move at all, like my body just shut down by itself.

Princess Celestia then says "Well I'll show you to your rooms, Avery you go with Luna.".

Twilight and the others followed Princess Celestia to their rooms, I heard steps coming my way.

I then hear Princess Luna say "Well come on then. Lets go to my room.".

I look at her and say "Y-Yes Princess".

Princess Luna lead me to where her room was and said "Well, here we are. It's not much but it's my room. Oh and I only have one bed here so we'll have to sleep together.".

I felt my heart beat uncontrollably.

Princess Luna then says "Here, let me take your bag and put it on the table while you get in bed. You must be really tired.".

I just nod my head and give her my bag. I then walk over to the bed, it looked a lot like the bed I first woke up in. Then Princess Luna showed on the other side of the bed, I looked at her and felt myself smile a bit.

She says "I expected you to be already in bed, is something on your mind?".

I then quickly say "N-No, not at all. I was just looking at the bed and saw that it looked similar to the one I first woke up in.".

Princess Luna then says "That's because it is the bed you first woke up in, when I brought you here my sister told me to have you sleep here while I sleep with her until you wake up.".

I look at her and say "Really? Huh...".

She then says "Well come on Avery, lets get some sleep. You're going to have to say in detail what you saw in that vision in the morning." she climbs into the bed and turns around.

I slowly get into the bed as well, I turn around to face the other way and slowly close my eyes.

In my dream I could hear the voice again.

It said "Tomorrow shall be the day, to make this land a land for great evil and chaos! Ahahaha, I can see it all now, the screams and cries of the creatures of the land."