In the semi-darkness of some kind of secret lab, a young man no older than twenty was sitting at one of his many supercomputer screens, typing in some kind of message. He had sleek black hair, pale white skin, icy blue eyes, and wore glasses, a black dress shirt, black jeans with a thick black belt, and black boots.
"Well, Gary, that about finishes up that little detail. What do you think?" he said.
"Very well put together, Mr.Osborn," said Gary, the lab's artifcial intelligence.
"Read it to me," said Osborn.
"Certainly, sir," said Gary, before switching to Osborn's voice and starting to read.
"'Greetings, good people of Earth. My name is Hector Harry Osborn, technologies genius. If you're reading this, then that means something went horribly wrong with my Super Hyperion Alternate Reality Portal, or S.H.A.R.P. for short. I know it lacks the punch of Doctor Who's T.A.R.D.I.S. machine, but it's much better than the last name I had: Super Hyperion Interdimensional Transporter, or... well, I'm sure you can figure it out.
Anyways, my inspiration for the S.H.A.R.P. was really quite simple. Mankind only knows of one universe. Infinate, never-ceasing, and to say it's impossible to chart would be the understatement of the millenium. So, after almost six years of searching and searching, I finally found a little window in the space-time continum. Six months later, I found many more like it. So, using my immense knowledge of technologies and physics, and after more than half my family fortune went into supplies, I finally have the S.H.A.R.P. If all goes as planned, then the universe just got bigger. If it doesn't... well, you know how the world ended. Well, here's hoping!'"
"Well, I think that went well," said Hector. "Let's boot up the S.H.A.R.P!"
Nearby, a vast circular gateway lit up a bright blue.
"So far so good," muttered Hector as he picked up two suitcases. One was filled with clothing and the other, a specially designed one, was jammed packed with technologic gadgets, a private arsenal, and his secret supply of Mountain Dew Livewire.
"Well, I hate to leave you Gary, but a rolling stone gathers no moss!" said Hector.
With that, he stepped into the S.H.A.R.P.... and lost conciousness almost instantly.
~
"What do you think it is?"
"Judging by all the strange things he had in his suitcase, probably some kind of magical scientist."
"But what is it?"
As the two voices argued over what he could be, Hector started to come to. "Ugh, could you guys keep it down to a dull roar?" he said as he streightened up.
And saw the strangest sight he ever saw.
Two anthro ponies stood over him. One was gray with a brown mane and tail and looked just like an a-typical horse, except it had hands and wore a tattered frilly suit with a musical note that Hector had never known the name of over the left breast pocket. Judging by her build, Hector believed that it was a mare.
The second pony, also a mare, was, in Hector's opinion, very beautiful. She was a chalk white unicorn with an electric blue mane and tail, wearing a white overcoat, black pants, a white shirt, and blue boots.
"Whoa. I guess there is intelligent life out there in the multiverse," said Hector in total awe. He then got right in the gray mare's face and yelled, "DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORDS THAT ARE COMING OUT OF MY MOUTH?!"
Clearly taken aback, the mare said, "Uh... yes. Do you understand the words that are coming out of mine?"
"Yes. I guess that takes care of the language barrier. My name is Hector Osborn. And you two are?" said Hector.
"Name's Octavia," said the gray mare, shaking hands with Hector.
"Vinyl Scratch," said the white unicorn, also shaking hands with Hector.
"Nice to meet you both. Now, time for the million dollar question: where am I?" asked Hector.
Both Octavia and Vinyl looked confused. "Well, first off, what's a dollar? Secondly, you're in Equestria," said Octavia.
On the word Equestria, something a friend had told him once about a TV show involving a land filled with magical ponies and creatures from Greek mythology came to mind.
Hector looked around at his immediate location. It certainly didn't look like his idea of a magical land. The sky looked like it was stuck in a permanent state of twilight, most of the grass was dead, and the trees were without leaves.
"Something tells me that it wasn’t always like this. Care to give me some backstory?" said Hector.
Vinyl sighed. "It's been like this ever since Queen Twilight and her crew took over. No sun, no moon, just eternal twilight,"
"I see… well, I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that this Queen Twilight and her gang are evil. Something tells me that I might be in for an adventure," said Hector.
Vinyl laughed. "You have no idea. This one time-" she said.
"Guys, be quiet, I hear something," said Octavia.
Vinyl frowned, she too heard something. Then her jaw dropped. "Uh-oh... Octavia, What’s-Your-Name, we gotta go. Like, now," said Vinyl.
Now it was Hector's turn to be baffled. "What's going on? And my name is Hector," he asked.
"It's Twilight's minions, the Star Troopers. They're probably here to take you in, which in this case means torture and/or question you," explained Octavia.
"Oh, well, then, let's grab my suitcases and get out of here!" said Hector.
And so, Vinyl, Octavia, and Hector ran as fast as they could from a small squad of unicorn soldiers clad in black armor with a magenta star on their breast plate.
"We're in pursuit, sir! They have a good lead, and it looks like they have some kind of furless gorrilla with them," said the lead soldier.
"Stay with them! Scratch and Octavia must not escape! And bring me that gorrilla!" yelled a male voice through the Star Trooper's headset.
Although the trio were very fast runners, the soldiers managed to keep up with them. To make matters worse, they were quickly running out of running room.
"Oh, great, we're trapped!" said Octavia as she looked down the towering cliff they were on.
Suddenly, Hector remembered something. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out three pairs of special ear plugs and a small device of some type.
"Put the plugs in your ears," said Hector.
"What for?" asked Vinyl.
"Just do it," said Hector as he finished putting the ear plugs into his own ears.
Vinyl and Octavia got their plugs in just as the Star Troopers arrived.
"Well, well, well, two Rebel leaders captured in one swift stroke. Do I have to ask you and your tailess monkey friend to come quietly, or do we have to settle this the old fashion..." said the lead soldier before he and his squad became as still as statues.
Holding the small device, which was producing a ringing noise, was Hector. Although the Star Troopers were apparently competely paralyzed, Vinyl, Hector, and Octavia were uneffected.
Hector turned the device off. "I can understand if you guys don't know what I am, but I think a 'furless gorilla' might be out to left field. Now, shall we get out of here?" he said as he removed his earplugs.
"What is that thing?" asked Octavia.
"What, this?" said Hector holding up the device. "Just a little something I came up with. It causes full paralaysis for about fifteen minutes. Which means we should get out of here."
Without another word, the trio treked off to the Rebel's Hideout.
In the Castle of Eternal Twilight, which was located in Canterlot, we find a lavender anthro alicorn with a navy blue mane and tail, both of which had a blood red highlight, wearing a black gown with a protusion at the top, similar to those found on vampire capes, elegant black horseshoes, and a black tiara, sitting on a dark purple throne. This was Queen Twilight Sparkle, the ruthless tyrant that ruled over Equestria with an iron fist.
Those rebels are becoming more and more troublesome by the week... if they can amass enough support, they'll destroy my beloved kingdom! I must find their hideout! thought Queen Twilight.
Just then, a small purple and green dragon with wings wearing dark armor came running in. This was Spike, Twilight's right hand dragon/lackey.
Spike slowed down as he neared Twilight's throne and kneeled before Twilight. "My queen, I have news that you might want to hear," said Spike.
"Is that so? Would this happen to have anything to do with that strange aurora from... about eight hours, 36 minutes, and 13 seconds ago?" asked Twilight.
"Yes, I believe so... I regret to inform you that we had the Rebel Leaders Vinyl Scratch, alias DJ Pon-3, and Octavia, cornered and were just about to catch them... however, they escaped with aid from an unknown ally," said Spike.
Twilight snorted. "Why should I be surprised? I really need to find a wit-enhancing spell or potion... I wonder if Pinkie has a brew for that... but what does this have to do with the aurora?" said Twilight.
"Well, about that... the unknown ally who saved them was not a pony. It actually looked kind of like a gorilla with only a small patch of fur on the top of his head, if I read the report right," said Spike.
A look of deep interest came to Twilight's face. "Homo Sapien," muttered Twilight. She then addressed Spike. "Tell the Star Troopers to fan out and find that creature. We may have a potential problem on our hands...but, if we can fix it, new... opportunities may open up. Go, now, I need to make some calls."
"As you wish, my queen," said Spike.
The little dragon stood up, turned on his heel, and set out to do his queen's bidding.
Twilight leaned back onto her throne. There was great risk in what she was planning... but, if all went as she was hoping, and provided everything she'd read about humans was true, she'd reign supreme over not one, but two worlds. Nothing could stop her... but, nevertheless, she'd better tell her quote-unquote friends what she was planning.
Twilight used her magic to summon a telephone, and dailed in a number.
"Yeah, Twilight, what is it?" came Rainbow Dash's voice from the other end.
"Rainbow, I need you to drop what you're doing and get over to Canterlot pronto. It seems a wonderful new opportunity has opened up," said Twilight.
~
"I. Really. Hate. Monkeys!" growled Hector as he, Vinyl, and Octavia fought their way through the annoying pests. Already they had damaged Hector's paralysis device beyond repair, and who knew what state the rest of his tech was in after using his briefcase to swat the chimps away as they attacked.
"You said it!" said Vinyl as she struggled with a monkey over her headphones.
"There's only one way out of this!" said Octavia.
"Which is?" said Hector.
"Throw something shiny at them and hope they follow it," said Octavia.
Hector looked at his ruined device. "So long," he muttered, before tossing the device.
Octavia's plan worked. The monkey's promptly went in the direction the silvery object went.
With one look at each other, the trio promptly high-tailed it out of the area.
~
"We're getting close," said Octavia.
Good, thought Hector. After what they'd all been through, Hector figured it was time for some answers.
"Hey, Vinyl. How'd Equestria get in this mess in the first place? How'd this 'Queen Twilight' come to power?" asked Hector.
Vinyl sighed. "The only ponies who really know how Twilight and her henchponies turned to evil are currently controlling the country. Dr. Hooves figures that Twilight and her pals were messing around with the Crystal Usurper's magic. But, everypony knows this much," she said, before starting her tale.
"One day, Twilight Sparkle, who was a really powerful unicorn, rallied five other ponies and together they took on and defeated Equestria's true rulers: Celestia and Luna, powerful and immortal alicorns who controlled the sun and moon. With nopony to control them, the sky fell into everlasting twilight. Twilight soon set up a complete and total dictatorship and formed her Star Troopers. Me, Octavia, and a few other ponies set up a rebellion, but we've only had a few small victories."
"I see," said Hector. "Well, it's your lucky twilight. You've got a technologies maestro on your side now."
Vinyl smiled. Hector didn't know why, but that smile gave him a warm fuzzy feeling.
"We're here," said Octavia.
Hector looked and saw what looked like a desolate base of some sort. Octavia walked to what looked like the door and knocked on it.
HOW IS A PEGASUS LIKE A WRITING DESK? boomed a voice.
"They both have feathers," said Octavia.
ENTRANCE GRANTED the voice boomed, before a secret door slid open.
