The First Spark

by Digital Pwny

Part 9

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I was busy making a system for me to discharge energy into the ground making sure that the incident wouldn’t happen ever again when I saw Applejack run by my window.

I leaned out the door and shouted, “Where are you off to in such a hurry?”

She quickly turned around and replied in much haste, “There was a big flash that came from Twilight’s Library! I’m making sure everything is alright.”

This was intriguing; a big flash could mean anything, I just hope that everypony is alright.

“Alright, be sure to tell me about what happened.” I continued working on my discharge machine throughout the day not without distraction from the strange event. It was much later that night when Applejack came back, I let her inside and she made her way to the sofa; She seemed very frazzled from the day’s events.

She explained that a creature from another dimension had come into our dimension and changed into a pony, and how he knew all about us from a show that he watched in his dimension. This was all very bewildering; I was having a hard time even understanding that there were other dimensions.

Then she said something that brought my hopes through the roof, “He also had a machine that look a lot like your machine, except it doesn’t just sit there it does things.”

Could it be; could he possibly have the final part of The Computer?!

I had to find out for myself; “Where is he now?”

She seemed curious, “He is at Rarity’s place. Why do you ask?”

She must’ve noticed the grin appearing on my face, “If he has a working computer he might even have the software I’ve been looking around for so long for.”

She broke into a grin just as big as mine. “That neva occurred to mah. I hope he does, it may just end your search!”

We both excitedly babbled on about what The Computer may do once it had the software, but we soon realized how late it got. She left homeward bound and I retired to my room; I couldn’t sleep easily though, how could I when I may finally get to finish me and my parents life fulfilling work!?

Morning rolled around all too quickly and I set out to find him. As noon rolled around I had seen so many ponies, but I hadn’t seen any that I hadn’t seen before.

Until I saw a grey and black unicorn with a blue and yellow neon mane and one of the strangest things… he was wearing clothes. I knew this had to be the stallion, I would’ve remembered him had I seen him before.He was accompanied by a very joyous Lyra and a grumpy looking Bon Bon.

I trotted up to say hello, “Hay there! I haven’t seen you around here before; are you new?”

He chuckled, “Yeah I guess you could say that.”

Lyra jumped in with a happy exclamation, “He’s from the human world!”

That explained Lyra’s mood, “Really? That is awesome; I’m Digital Pwny by the way, you can call me Digi or Digit for short.”

He gave me a nice smile, “I’m Xyclonic Wind, and you can call me Xyclone.”

We shook hooves; he seemed a little odd about it though. “Sorry, still getting used to these hooves.”

I laughed, “its fine, I’m pretty sure that changing appendages in one day will ensue some awkwardness.”

He looked over to Lyra and Bon Bon, “You two go on ahead, and I’ll catch up to you.”

Bon Bon was the first to speak; surprisingly. “It’d be my pleasure.” The two trotted off, Bon Bon giving Xyclone a look of hatred the entire way.

“So Xyclone, I know this is a lot to ask for…”

He gave me a look of curiosity, “And what might that be?”

This was it, my one chance to finish the computer... “Applejack told me about your computer.”

He seemed slightly surprised, “Really? I am surprised you two know what it is.”

I chuckled, “Yeah I know, the only reason we know is because I am the first pony to try and create a computer.”

He seemed genuinely shocked, “Really! I didn’t know ponies were making computers!”

I laughed nervously, “Well not exactly, I’m the only one to make one as far as I know.” I finally got up the courage to ask him about the software, “I almost completed The Computer; unfortunately I am missing a very important piece of it, and its called software.” He nodded in understanding; at least he knew what I was talking about. “I know you have a working computer which means you must have software… do you get where I’m going with this?”

He nodded again, “Your wanting to use the software from my world to finish your computer.”

I nodded smiling sheepishly. “Well if that is all you need help yourself. The portal is just inside Twilight’s Library; the software should be in a disc on my shelf.”

I couldn’t believe it; he was just offering it to me! “Thank you so much Xyclone! I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me!”

He seemed happy enough to see me grinning from ear to ear. “Not a problem, anything for a friend of mine. I gotta catch up with Lyra and Bon Bon so I’ll see you later.”

I was overwhelmed with joyous emotion, “Ok Xyclone! I’ll see you later. Have a good time in Ponyville.” He trotted off in the direction of Lyra and Bon Bon’s place and I made my way to Twilight’s library.

Before I got out of ear shot he shouted a word of advice, “Don’t click any of the internet application quite yet, you don’t want to see them, trust me.” I took that into consideration and continued trotting towards my destination. As I approached the library I saw a very sad Rainbow Dash and a very unhappy Fluttershy take off; I wondered why they were so sad, but had to dismiss the thought and focus on my mission. I entered the library and was flabbergasted; there was another room right in the middle of the library!

Upon further investigation I realized it was flat; it must be the portal! I stepped through and felt unnaturally weird. This place I had entered was much like our rooms back home, but far more advanced. There were electric lights, handheld tech, a computer, and even heating and cooling! I had to keep focused, even though it wasn’t easy with such amazing sights to be seen. I trotted over to the shelf and began looking for software.

“No… no… no… maybe…? Ah!” I found it, it was called Microsoft Windows software. I picked it up but it slipped right out of my hoof. I attempted to pick it up again just to fail. I decided I must hold it in my mouth, and it didn’t taste good at all.

I went back through the portal and rushed home to where I’d positioned The Computer. This was it the moment I’d been waiting for all my life.

I had so many ponies to thank for it. Xyclone for giving me the most important and elusive part of The Computer, Trippy Hooves for always being positive and saving me from a bad fate in the High School, Applejack for letting me live in the tree house and looking out for me like a sister, Cloud Crasher for being my friend, getting me a job, and standing up for me against Butch, and yes even Butch helped me out somewhat by making Cloud Crasher my friend as well as Trippy Hooves. But most of all I have my parents to thank, for believing in me, providing for me, loving me, and most of all… abandoning me… if they hadn’t I wouldn’t have been the pony I am today, someday I hope to find them about my life and how they’ve made it happen; Only if I could. I returned my attention to The Computer put the disk in the tray and watched the little green install bar go up, once it was done I silently thanked everypony I knew for all their help and dedicated it to them.

As the desktop loaded and the screen waited for me, I trotted forward, took hold of the mouse, and began the first step into the future.


Author's Note

yes this is referencing another story, yes that creature is a human. I don't really think humans should be in equestria but I wanted to include my friend who had a story that started with him as a human. I had to incorporate it. Also, I am not sure how real software works, if you'd like to tell me please do i'd like to know. :D

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