Two weeks later...

I was walking home from school on a Friday in my torn and bloody school uniform. I was sore all over and limping heavily, wishing I had some money for a taxi. They were everywhere, and I was penniless. I silently chided myself for leaving my wallet at home and having to walk these sidewalks, covered in blood and pain, with hundreds of other pedestrians. That's New York for you, taxis everywhere, traffic easily started, and pedestrians crowding the sidewalks. I was one of those pedestrians, and no one else was concerned about me. They were either in a hurry or yapping heavily on their cell phones. The reason I was in so much pain was because I was jumped by a racist gang at my school. They have twelve members in their group, all Caucasian, and they hate anyone who isn't a white American. They call themselves "White Way". Yeah, I'm white, but I'm from Canada, and Canadians seem to be their main target. They always use racist and offensive words, such as "wetback", "nigger", "chink", and other racist words. Luckily, it was Friday, and I didn't have to worry about them for two days.

After twenty minutes of walking, I finally reached my house. I used my key under the mat to unlock the door and walked in. I never, ever bring my keys or my wallet with me to school, because I'm afraid of being mugged and having my keys and money stolen from me. White Way knows where I live, but they just can't get in, and there's no way I'm surrendering my house keys to them. Anyway, I locked the door back and laid down on the couch, still in my uniform. I was gonna need another one, because the one I was wearing was too damaged, and I was not spending a week in I.S.S. for Dress Code Violation. I grabbed my favorite photo and hugged it tight. That photo was my family portrait. My parents were both killed in a robbery at the bank. They were making a deposit and tried to call the police during the robbery, but were shot after being caught with phones. After this, my uncle took me in, but left me after he struck it rich in Las Vegas. I didn't really like him anyway. I was alone with out anyone to take care of me for years, and I can barely take care of myself now. I silently thanked my councilman for helping me get through my Freshman and Sophomore years.

I sat there for a while before I finally decided to get comfortable. I walked up to my room and changed out of my uniform and into a regular T-shirt and shorts. I then tossed the uniform in the trash and took the trash out so I wouldn't be tempted to wear it again. My stomach begged for me to fill it at that point. I didn't eat lunch at school, because it would be stolen from me anyway. Unluckily, I had "C" Lunch for both A and B days, and so do members of White Way. I had free lunch, but never used it, and every time I get home, eating is the first thing on my mind. I wanted to go out and eat somewhere with the money in my wallet, but I didn't want to leave. I was already in my home, and I didn't want to risk running into any members of White Way, so I decided to just eat what I had. I made a grilled-ham-and-cheese sandwich with some of my favorite drink, Clearly Canadian. After fixing my dinner, I sat down on the couch in front of the T.V. and turned it to the Hub Network for my favorite show: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

The one and ONLY thing White Way doesn't know about me is that I'm a brony, and I don't plan on telling them that. I love My Little Pony. I've got trading cards, I've got wallpapers, I've got figurines, I've even got plushies. It's the only thing that I watch on T.V. I may have not had a great school day, but I was about to have great T.V. time, because Hub was showing every season for the weekend, along with "Equestria Girls". I smiled and watched and ate. Toward then end of the second episode, I saw my favorite character: Princess Celestia. She seems to have to life of lives. She's the most beloved and important pony of all the other ones. She a Princess, she gets to do whatever she wants, and her only responsibilities are paperwork and watching over her subjects. I would give anything just to have a life like her's. She's protected and happy, all the time.

"Oh, Celestia", I mumbled under my breath, "I really wish I could have a life like your's. You've got the good life. No one beats you up because the color of your skin... or coat, I guess. You're protected by several guards and loved by thousands of other ponies. I wish you could be with me, so I can feel safe". I face-palmed, realizing I was talking to a cartoon on a television show. I felt tears come to my eyes, and I didn't even bother stopping them. It hurt. Everything hurt. I'm not talking about my body, I'm talking about my life. I lose my parents at age seven, then I get taken in and left by my uncle, then I have to enroll in a uniform school where I'm disrespected and beaten because I'm Canadian, and who do I complain to? A cartoon female pony with wings and a horn, who can't even hear me. I hate my life, and I just want it to end.

After the rest of the first season, Hub started showing other shows, and I guess that was all they were showing that day. I turned off the T.V. and decided to get ready for bed. I finished the last sip of my drink and placed the dishes in the sink, wanting to deal with them later. In a matter of minutes, I used the restroom, took a shower, and brushed my teeth. I didn't have anything else comfortable to wear, so I wore my mom's old bathrobe. Of course, it was a women's bathrobe, but it was very soft and comfortable. So comfortable, I liked to wear it with nothing else under it, and that's what I did. I laid down in my parent's bed, sighing loudly. That bed was very comfortable, and I enjoyed sleeping in it. But, it didn't completely perfect without my parents. All I wanted was to cuddle my mother just one last time. I prayed to God and slowly drifted off, hoping the next day would be just a little better.

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I woke up to a loud explosion that sounded outside. It sounded similar to a Sonic Rainboom, and it scared me a little. I instantly sat up and looked out the window, hoping White Way wasn't out there. But it wasn't. I saw something flying toward the window, a beautiful rainbow following it. I took a closer look and saw that it was in the shape of a pony, with a white coat and a multicolored mane and tail. I could see a crown, a breastplate, and four golden horseshoes on her hooves. Was that... was that Celestia? And was she flying toward my window? My train of thought was interrupted when I heard knocking on the window. She was right there, wanting to come in. I wasn't about to just sit there dumbfounded, either. I got up and opened the window, letting the Alicorn in. She looked at me with her beautiful smile. I couldn't believe Celestia was standing right in front of me.

"Princess... Celestia...?", I said, hardly able to speak.

"You were expecting Luna?", Celestia said, giggling.

"What... how... why...?", I said, stammering very hard. I was cut off when Celestia put her hoof over my mouth.

"I know what you want to say", Celestia said, "I can read a human's mind". She sat down on my bed and I sat down next to her. "Now, I know who you are, not to sound horrific. You're the one who enjoys the show more than anyone else in this world. I watch you as you watch me".

"You can see me through the show?", I asked.

"Yes", Celestia said, "And since you have labeled me as your favorite, I decided to watch over you for a while, and I see you don't have an enjoyable life".

"Yeah...", I said, "Losing my parents and getting beaten and name-called just because I'm not American". I hung my head. "But why I'm I telling you this. You wouldn't know. You're a Princess for crying out loud". I felt Celestia place her hoof on my back.

"Sweetheart", she said, "Just because I'm the Princess of Equestria doesn't mean I haven't had my fair share of insults. I've had to grow up to get where I am, you know, and I was made fun of because I have both a horn and wings. But, everypony didn't know Alicorns were royalty, and you don't know how stupid everyone else felt after finding out".

"Must have been great", I said, "*sigh*" I hung my head again. My favorite character was sitting right next to me, and I was too depressed to talk to her. But then, I felt something pull me, followed by something very soft. I was being cuddled by Celestia. It surprised me, but I didn't push away. The hug felt so nice. No wonder no other pony in the show has hugged her. I buried my face into her soft, white coat and sighed lightly.

"I know you can't enjoy the life you're living", Celestia said, "That's why I'm here... to offer you a whole new life".

"A new life?", I said, "What do you mean?"

"I'm offering to take you from this world...", Celestia said with a smile, "... to the magical world of Equestria". I looked up at Celestia with surprise.

"You want me to live in Equestria?", I asked.

"Yes", she said, "And, I'll allow you to live along with me in my Castle". I smiled, but hung my head down again.

"What's the catch?"

"There's just two little things that must happen. First, I'll have to erase all of your memory of watching the show".

"Erase it? But I love that show".

"I know you do, but if you start mentioning the show while in Equestria, it, along with all the ponies, including myself, would disappear for eternity, that, would we?" I shook my head slowly. "But, you will remember me, because I wouldn't want you to get scared because you don't know me".

"What's the other catch?"

"I cannot allow a human to live in Equestria, because then ponies would keep coming before me with questions and complaints. In order for you to live in Equestria, I must transform you into a pony".

"What?"

"I know it's a hard and awkward decision, but it will be worth it, I promise".

"B-but... h-how am I... how do... uh...". Celestia placed her hoof over her mouth again.

"It's alright, Sweetheart", she said, "I'll be your mentor. There will be nothing you have to worry about". I let go of Celestia and looked down at the floor to think about it. "I'll give you some time to think about it, as I am a very patient mare. Oh... and... I kinda had a little cider before I left and I've been holding for a while. May I use your toilet?"

"Sure", I said, "It's over there". I pointed to the bathroom door and Celestia stood up, smiling.

"Thank you", she said, walking into the bathroom, her soft cutie mark brushing softly against my face. I blushed a little and rubbed the spot.

While Celestia handled her business in the bathroom, I was sitting at the foot of my bed, very confused about what I should do. I knew ever since I started watching My Little Pony, I've wanted to live a life like each pony, other than the one I was living. But, was getting turned into a whole another organism worth having a new life? To walk around on all fours without fingers and eat nothing but grass and plants? To me, it was either accept the offer and live in a cartoon world as a pony, or decline the offer and survive my horrible school days with White Way. Plus, that was probably the one and only time I was gonna get a new life. I accepted the offer, but waited for Celestia to finish up before telling her. After about a minute, the toilet flushed and Celestia walked out. I stood up confidently and cleared my throat.

"Celestia?", I said.

"Yes?", she said.

"I... accept your offer", I said. Celestia smiled and hugged me again.

"Great", she said, planting a small kiss on my cheek. A hot blush spread across my face. "You're the only human who's accepted my offer, and I'm very thankful toward you".

"Shouldn't I be thankful toward you?", I said.

"Oh, trust me", Celestia said, "You will". She let go of me. "Now, before we go, you'll have to remove that robe you're wearing".

"Remove it?", I said, "But... I'm not wearing anything underneath".

"We have to go through a portal to get to Equestria", Celestia said, "If you wear that or any other item of clothing, it will shrink and may suffocate you". I didn't want to expose myself, but I wanted a good life better. I slowly untied the knot keeping the robe around me and slid it off of my shoulders. Once it got to my waist, I stopped, getting a little frightened. I looked at Celestia with a look of shyness.

"It's alright, Sweetie", she said, "I won't laugh at you, I promise". I clenched my eyes shut and let go, letting the robe fall to the floor. I was completely naked in front of Celestia, but I tried not to think about it.

"Will anyone else... see me?", I asked, awkwardly covering myself.

"No", Celestia said, "Only you and I will be able to see each other, I promise". I nodded. "Now, hop on". She squatted a little and I slowly got onto her back.

"Am I too heavy?", I asked.

"Not at all", Celestia said, "Trust me, I've had to carry Luna around all my life. Compared to her, you're just a grain of sand on a leaf". I nodded. "One more thing. You may fall asleep when we enter the portal, because the magic of the portal is a little strong to a human, alright?" I nodded. "Alright, hold on to the straps of my breastplate so you don't fall off". I grabbed the back Velcro straps of her breastplate and clenched them tightly in my hands. The next thing I knew, Celestia's beautiful wings spread and we took off into the air. Celestia flew for a while and soon, I saw a golden portal right in front of us. I smiled as she flew through the portal.

I don't remember much of what happened next, because like Celestia said, I had fallen asleep after entering the portal. The last thing I remembered was seeing the beautiful sunlight of Equestria, entering the Castle, and seeing a magical golden aura.

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I woke up in the middle of the night and looked around. I was in Zecora's hut, and I was cuddling an asleep Zecora. I smiled and sat up against the bed frame. I had the dream of being welcomed into Equestria again, my most precious memory. But, I knew I wouldn't have gotten here if it weren't for Mom, so I knew I had to thank her again. I grabbed some paper and some ink from Zecora's desk using my magic. But, her quill was broken in half, so I pulled a feather out of my wing and began writing.

Dear, Mom,

I had that dream again, so you know what I have to do. Thank you so much for welcoming me into Equestria. Living here has been so much better than living on Earth, and having you as a mother has made my life in Equestria so great. I'm so glad I get to spend the rest of my immortal life with you. Once again, thank you, and sorry if I woke you.

Love, your son,

Glitter Sparkle

I rolled the letter into a scroll and sent it with a spell. I laid back down next to Zecora and cuddled her, burying my face in the top of her Mohawk. Soon, a letter formed in front of me in a golden aura. I grabbed it and unrolled it.

Dear, Glitter Sparkle,

It's alright, Sweetheart. I'm wide awake, getting ready for bed. I'm so glad I was able to bring you to Equestria. You're the only foal I've ever had, and I've enjoyed every glorious year with you. Also, I was wondering if you would like to spend the night with me, because I'm feeling a little lonely tonight.

Love you,

Princess Celestia

I rolled the letter back up and placed it behind my breastplate. I was gonna spend the night with Mom, but I needed to let Zecora know first.

"Zecora?", I whispered, nuzzling her softly. She mumbled a little.

"Yes... Glitter...?", she said lightly.

"Mom wants me to spend the night with her", I said, "Is that alright with you?"

"Yes, it's... alright", Zecora said between a small yawn, "Have... a good night".

"You too, Zecora", I said, giving her a small lick on her cheek. I left the hut and flew home. The guards at the front let me in and I galloped upstairs to Mom's bedchamber, knocking loudly.

"Enter", Mom said from the inside. I entered and saw Mom laying on her carpet. she looked toward me and smiled. "Hello, Sweetie".

"Hey, Mom", I said, laying down next to her. Mom used her magic to turn off the light and covered me up with her wing. "I love you, Mom".

"I love you too, my little angel", Mom said, kissing my cheek, "Goodnight".

"Goodnight", I said, before slowly drifting off to sleep, so happy to be in Equestria.

Author's Note

I made this chapter to answer several questions, like "Where's the first part?", or "This is confusing. How did he come to Equestria?". Everything should make sense now. I hope you enjoy the story better.

Also, please do not complain about anything in this chapter. I know it may seem a little disturbing, but just keep it to yourself, alright?

Next chapter: Meeting Each Other's Parents