The Strangest Things

Fluttershy finished making breakfast and got ready to feed the animals. It had been five days since the new animal came in, and his behavior was fascinating. After watching Shy’s communications with Angel Bunny, he seemed more open, making signals asking for certain things. It was just as intelligent as Angel, and a lot less needy. All he asked was another place to sleep, and food. He also seemed to be ashamed of his nakedness, like it was a defensive maneuver. He was obviously a lot more intelligent than he wanted to show, and ashamed about his exposure. Shy still wondered why they did not draw into his body. Oh, my. DO NOT THINK ABOUT THAT. She screwed her eyes shut and went to the kitchen.

Tee hee Fluttershy, what are you doing? Oh, hello, audience, I’m Pinkie! Just saying hi!

“Oh,” Fluttershy found Pinkie peeping from a hole in her cabinet. Pinkie withdrew her head, closed the hole, and dashed out of the cottage. Who was soon followed by Dr. Whooves (in the same cabinet, mind you) wielding his ever-so-awesome Sonic Screwdriver.

“Curse you, Pinkie! I had calibrate the TARDIS again like three times today! Stop doing that! You're going to kill somepony eventually by opening a wormhole in their chest or something!”

Fluttershy saw the- actually, what was the species named? He obviously was intelligent enough to tell him. She had found (more like caught) him two days ago writing, in Equestrian script! It was only a few words. 'Sweet Celestia Why.' Why he wrote those words was unknown. She asked him his name. He thought a moment, and got a quill and paper.

Okay, a big step here. I am sure she already knew I was intelligent, maybe like Angel Bunny. But then she asked my species name, and I knew the penny had dropped. Okay, she caught me writing earlier,but I managed to hide most of it. They were my thoughts, after all. I felt now would be a good time as any to pull a reveal.

'My name is Nathaniel Slake. I am a human, a bipedal creature related to the monkey. I was transported to the wonderful world of Equestria from a place called Earth. I am sentient, and can speak, although not at the moment, as my voice has left completely. I am nineteen, and I am a zoology student. I study and care for animals, and only pretended not to be sentient for a few days for survival reasons. I can read and write in Equestrian script, but it is called English where I am from. My hands are dexterous, and I can manipulate tools. I know your name is Fluttershy, and your five main friends are Applejack, Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, who I just saw being chased through a cabinet door by Dr Whooves, and Rainbow Dash. How I know this, I will not say. If I have not overwhelmed you with this information, then please, try to get Rarity to make me some clothing. It is rather cold before Winter Wrap-Up. Thank you.'

“So, you can talk?”

I nodded my head. Shy had fainted and now just recovered.

“But you don’t want the others to know about it yet.”

I nodded my head.

“So what do you want me to do about the clothes?”

I scribbled on a piece of paper: just ask.

“Oh, okay. But no one but me knows you are intelligent, right?”

I nodded.

“But you will have to come with me to Rarity’s place for the measurements. So let’s go, that is, if you want to.”

I beckoned out the door.

“Welcome to the Carousel Boutique, where everything is- Oh my, Fluttershy, what animal is that?”

“This is a human, and I was wondering if you could help him. You see, he is not suited for this cold weather, and needs clothing. So, could you do it?”

“Oh, my, darling, of course you can! So let me just get my measurements ready... Oh, darling, can he follow directions?”

“N-no.”

“Oh, dear, that’s a shame. So just get him to stand still while I-”

I, of course, was staring at Rarity, actually her horn. I reached out and touched it, and started poking through her mane. I snuck a wink at Fluttershy.

“Oh, s-stop that, now, that’s not right Mr. Human.”

She pulled me away with her teeth.

“Sorry, he can get a bit antsy.”

“No problem, darling. Now, let’s get started.”

“Wow, these new clothes look great on you.” Fluttershy looked away and smiled.

I was wearing a simple olive green tee shirt that fit wonderfully, and shorts similar to khakis. I was carrying a navy blue sweater, and some long pants similar to blue jeans. I even got underwear! The style in the pants, along with all the clothing, was nothing short of fabulous. I felt a lot more comfortable in public now, even if I have to be treated, and act, like an animal. We made our way back to Fluttershy’s cottage.

“So,” she said, “when are we gonna tell the others?”

I wrote down a big number 7 on my notepad.

“So, in a week?”

I nodded my head.

“What do we do in the meantime?”

I scribbled for a minute.

'I can help care for the animals. I am an animal caretaker, after all.'

“I think we’re going to be good friends, Nathan. That is, if you want to.”

A/N Thanks for reading all this way into my not self insert! Please post ideas, comments, and criticisms in the comments section below. I thank you for your time.