Our group arrived at the library, which turns out to be a tree, a tree of all things. While I was trying to comprehend how it was possible for someone, or somepony in this case, to make a house literally out of a tree, we entered the tree house. Twilight gently placed the filly onto the floor in the middle of the main atrium.

“Spike,” she called out, “I need you to come down here.”

“Alright I’m coming, I’m coming.” Came a voice from upstairs, which I assumed was Spike.

Not too long after, a small lizard looking thing came down the steps. And when it saw me, it froze in its tracks.

“Umm Twilight,” he said, “What’s that behind you.”

“Oh, Spike this is Garen. Garen this is Spike, my number one assistant. And he’s also a baby dragon,” Twilight said, introducing me to her friend.

“Okay, just how many different species are there on this planet?” I asked, almost losing my sanity for a little bit.

“I’m not sure on exactly how many there are, but you’re free to look at my books if you want.” She replied while going over to Spike. “Spike, get my quill and paper. I’m going to write a letter to the princess.”

Spike nodded and took off to get the supplies.

“So that’s the level of technology you have?” I asked, surprised that they had such primitive technology here, “Well I guess I couldn’t have gone to another planet like this one.”

“Well, we never really needed to advance on our technology over the years since we relied mostly on magic.” Twilight replied.

I pretty much decided to just nod my head and believe her so my head wouldn't start throbbing from all the information that I’m pretty sure I wouldn't be able to comprehend.

“Hey, how about I throw you a party. It will be really cool. And I think you’ll love it. It will be welcome to Ponyville Garen Gonzales. That’s a funny name too. Ooooh, I better get everything ready.” Pinkie said before racing off to wherever she was going to do.

Though, when she told me, it sounded more of like this; ,HeyhowaboutIthrowyouaparty?Itwillbereallyfun.AndIthinkyou’llloveit.Itwillbe’welcometoPonyvilleGarenGonzales.’Thatsafunnynametoo.OooohIbettergeteverythingready.’

“Uh, is she always like that?” I asked.

“Yeah, she’s always like that and she always does a welcome party to anypony who comes to Ponyville.” Applejack replied, “She even did one for Twilight when she came to Ponyville.”

“Okay, so I guess you know what I’m going to be expecting?” I asked, wondering what sort of parties these ponies have. Certainly not like the ones at the clubs that I’ve been to back on Reach before the Covenant attacked.

“Well I’m certain that you’re going to love it,” Rainbow Dash said, “Pinkie Pie is always awesome at doing parties.”

“Well, I’ll take your word then,” I replied.

That was when the filly started to wake up.

“Oh look, she’s waking up,” Rarity said, getting everyone’s attention.

As the filly opened her eyes, she squeaked in terror and said, “Don’t let the dark man take me.”

We were all taken by surprise by the sudden outburst. That was when Twilight came up to her.

“It’s alright, you’re safe now,” Twilight assured her, calming the filly down, “What’s your name?”

“I… I don’t know. All I can remember is the dark man taking her away from me.” The filly responded.

“Whoever this ‘dark man’ you’re referring to is, he must be the same one that I saw before I found you and met all of you,” I said, gesturing to all the ponies in the room, “Who was it that he took.”

“I… I can’t remember. All I remember is him taking her away from me and then I woke up here.” The young filly cried.

“Ah, poor thing. She must be scared not knowing anything. Though, I must admit that it’s rather odd that both a human and a young alicorn like her would both be at the same place. Speaking of which, do you mind taking off that helmet, I’d like to see what you really look like.” Rarity said.

Deciding that it was safe to do so I removed my helmet. But once I did, the ponies reeled back in horror.

“What?” I asked, thinking that they were looking at something on my face.

“W-w-w-what happened to y-your face!?” Rarity said.

Remembering the scar I had on the right side of my face, I explained, “That was from when I wasn’t being very careful on the field. Got hit in the face by a plasma shot from a grunt with a plasma pistol, hurt like hell when it happened. I got back at it by throwing my knife into its skull.”

“You poor thing. How could it of done something so terrible to you?” Fluttershy asked, horrified that something like that happened to me.

“Well, that’s the Covenant for you. I can’t really understand why they would go to such lengths either,” I replied, setting my helmet down on a nearby table. “By the way, what’re we going to call her?” I said, gesturing to the small filly.

“I think I’ll name her Nyx,” Twilight replied.

I raised my eyebrow while everypony (oh dear lord) looked at her, “And why’s that?”

“She reminds me of a pony I’ve read about who fought against hordes of monsters during the night,” Twilight explained.

I looked at the filly, “Do you like that name?”

“Y-yes, its fine,” she whimpered, clearly still scared.

I looked over at Twilight, “I’m guessing you’re going to watch over her?”

“Yes,” Twilight replied, “I think it would be best if I watched over her. I’ve never really been a mother before but I’ll adopt her.”

“Woah, woah, woah,” Rainbow Dash interjected, “You sure about that? I mean, look at her, she looks like Nightmare Moon.”

That’s when Nyx flinched, and I realized who it was that she said the dark man had taken.

“Wait, Nyx, is that the name of the one that you had told us about?” I asked her, receiving a nod in return.

“So then, if that figure you saw was Nightmare Moon, what does that make her?” Rarity asked, referring to the filly.

“I honestly don’t know. We’re going to have to find someone who would happen to know about this.” I concluded.

“Well, if ya’ll need me, ah’ll be back at the farm.” Applejack yawned, clearly tired from the ordeal they've been through to find me and Nyx.

“I better go too. My animal friends must be getting worried about me.” Fluttershy said, also looking tired.

“Well I’m going to head back to my boutique.”

“I’m going to fly back to my house and hit the hay.”

Soon, all four of the ponies left the library, leaving me, Twilight, Spike and Nyx in the room.

“If you want Garen, you could sleep in my basement.” Twilight offered.

“I guess that will work.”

That’s when I realized something, “Umm, Twilight, Pinkie Pie does know how late it is, right?” I asked.

“Yeah,” Twilight answered, “So she’s probably going to throw that 'Welcome to Ponyville' party for you and Nyx tomorrow.”

I nodded and headed downstairs into the basement, and latter Spike came down to bring me a sleeping bag to sleep in.

“Thank you Spike,” I said.

“No problem. If Twilight says you’re good then that’s fine by me.”

At that Spike went back upstairs and I started to set up the sleeping bag.

Despite their size, these ponies sure have large sleeping bags. I thought to myself as I got comfortable. Soon, I was fast asleep.

Meanwhile at Canterlot

“Sister, hast thou received a letter from thy student?” Princess Luna asked.

Princess Celestia looked up to Luna, “It would seem that you were right. Twilight has informed me of a human wearing some blue colored armor she had found at the castle, along with a filly who she named Nyx.”

“And thou assume that she has adopted this… Nyx?” Luna asked.

“I think you are right sister,” Celestia replied, “And Twilight had told me in her letter that the human’s name is captain Garen Gonzales of something called the UNSC.”

“Then let us hope that this, Garen, doesn’t cause any trouble to our ponies.” Luna said, clearly wondering about why the two have shown up as they did.

Author's Note

And another chapter is complete. Did anyone notice when this takes place. I'll give you a thumbs up if you can figure out in which episode My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series that I had started with for this story. And now I'm going to figure out what to write for the next one. Hope you guys enjoyed.
Nyx is from Past Sins by Pen Stroke