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Two Humans Two Equines
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Two Humans Two Equines
I really hate mondays like it’s that one time of day, that you can just never shake the feeling that, “this day sucks” you know what I mean. Of course you don’t. Allow me to explain one monday that began a series of events that would have probably caused the fabric of reality to loop de loop into a black hole and back. Wait no that doesn’t make any sense.
Andrew threw his hands up into the air in frustration, he had been trying non stop for hours to write a good Science fiction story, that was in his mind, likely to blow the head off of the whole entire fan fiction internet community. However this was not to be the case. His writers block had become increasingly annoying over the last couple of days, and to make matters worse, it was monday.
“god damn it just work brain, I have the thoughts all in my head, why can’t I just put them on paper, my god, there people who write while on acid that are probably making better work than me.” Andrew sighed shutting down his computer, and retreating to his bed Where he indulged in his most treasured past time whenever he was pissed off. Throwing himself face down and screaming into his pillow, for half an hour. This is Andrew age 18 occupation none, favorite color, red, interests include, Art, being an Otaku, Whovian and a Brony. Interesting combination. However if this was all about him, it would be quite uninteresting. For across the ocean lied his trusted best friend.
Liam sat in his dorm, pacing over his computer, he like his friend, had serious writers block, like nothing you’d seen. Liam groaned his fingers still on the key board, still unmoving.
“Uhg, good lord, come on hands, just type something, I haven’t written in months, it’s time for redemption, soooo go !” Liam remained still. “Son of a !” Liam threw his hands up in the air, throwing himself into the bottom of his bunk bed. This is Liam. Age 18 occupation none, favorite color green, Interests include, video games, Hackey sacks, reading, being an Otaku, and a Brony. What these two boys don’t know, is that this boring monday of theres, is about to take a very interesting turn.
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Andrew’s face twisted slowly in the center of his pillow. After screaming in it for half an hour, he figured he might as well, try and get out of the bed. He lifted himself off the bed slowly, moving back towards his desk. He really didn’t feel like opening back up his laptop, just knowing he would be tempted to write again left him at a lost on what to do. He slumped into the chair at his desk getting ready to open the laptop once again, his hands reached for the screen before freezing in place. Andrew’s body tensed up as a loud crash could be heard from his back yard, Andrew finally got out of the chair, racing to the window.
“What in the hell ! did a god damn plane fall in the back yard.” Andrew shouted, pressing his nose to the glass of his bedroom window. gazing out the window, he squinted as the back yard was overshadowed in a cloud of dust. Through the dust he could barely make out the color of something red. He rubbed his eyes and looked again to make sure his eyes weren’t screwing with him. There was something big and red in his back yard. Andrew let out an annoyed groan,thinking some dumbass pilot decided to drop his payload in his back yard. Andrew exited his room, and began making his way to the back door of the house, opening the door his throat was immediately assaulted with Dust. He began coughing, occasionally swearing at what ever force brought this disaster on to him. Trudging through the back yard, he began to see the red of the object he’d seen from his room. There was a dim light coming from two windows positioned on the front. Andrew suddenly stopped as he saw exactly what it was. The object in his yard, was a big rectangular red box. In the front of it lay two doors, each having a window where a bright light escaped from an unknown source. Andrew’s confused expression, turned into that of wonder as he marveled at what was in front of him. He thought to himself noticing that it kinda looked like the..Tardis ! It looked just like the Tardis from Doctor Who, only it was red, and lacked the police box logo. Where it would say police public call box, there was a blank slate. Andrew was now full of excitement. He ran towards the doors of the box. He raised his hand and cautiously knocked. He waited for a minute half expecting a certain time lord to pop out, but nothing happened. Losing patience, he pulled the handle of the door slowly, hearing it creak upon opening. Andrew slowly made his way inside the box, upon entering his eyes shot open. His mouth trembled as it slowly spread into a wide grin. He knew at this point, there would be no better time to say these words.
“It’s Bigger on the inside, ha ha. I always wanted to say that.” Andrew dashed to the main control panel, seeing it’s design was very similar to the Tardis from doctor who, only difference is where there would be the giant tube like contraption in the middle, there was instead a ring of computer monitors. Andrew looked up at the monitors which suddenly flashed to life, showing a variety of different locations. His thoughts were interrupted by a voice. Not the voice of the doctor, who he was expecting to come out, but a female voice from the computer.
“Welcome to the type 60. please state identification” the computer said startling Andrew
“Um Andrew.”
“welcome Andrew.”
“Yo um, magic red box, what exactly do you do ?”
“Type 60 is set for time, space, and mostly inter-dimensional travel.”
Andrews eyebrows shot up at this, realizing this thing just said inter-dimensional travel.
“where would you like to go Andrew.” It asked causing Andrew to think very carefully.Then it hit him. The whole multiverse to explore. Well that beats any monday, but he needed to go one place first.
“Alright um type 60, wait no um that name sounds a bit stupid.” Andrew said pondering to himself.
“What would you prefer to call me.” The computer asked. Andrew thought for a second his eyes widened then he answered.
“B.R.I.T. big, red, inter-dimensional thingy.” He proclaimed proudly.
“new name accepted, where would you like to go ?” BRIT asked
“Boston Massachusetts. Theres someone I have to pick up.” Andrew said smiling, as he felt the whole box beginning to take off.
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Liam twisted in his bed ever so slowly, feeling exhausted after his sudden rage quit. adjusting his head to his clock, he saw it was 7:00 pm. He sighed getting out of bed, wanting to get dinner from somewhere out. Liam suddenly stopped in place, as he felt his whole room begin to shake. He though for a second, thinking this was an earthquake, until he saw it. A red rectangular shape slowly materializing into his room.
“What the actual fuck, what’s going on here !” Liam exclaimed, as the box suddenly stopped shaking the room. Approaching it slowly, Liam was suddenly thrown back wards by an abrupt opening of a door. Liam shook his head looking up at the figure in front of him, a red long sleeve and blue jeans.
“Andrew ! how what, where, Why?” Liam stuttered.
“Heh you forgot when” Andrew replied smirking.
“okay, let me clear that up. When did you get a giant teleporting red box !” Liam asked shouting confusion in hi voice.
“approximately 12 minutes ago actually.” Andrew said helping his friend back on his feet. Liam’s faced fixed on the box. he stumbled past Andrew slowly making his way to the door.
“Isn’t this kinda like the..”
“Tardis yes.” Andrew cut Liam off as he pushed the door open revealing the marvelous interior of the box. Liam’s eyes shot open as he walked in. He paced around the main control panel, taking in the environment around him.
“Weeeell what do you think ?” Andrew asked an eager smile on his face. causing Liam to turn at him with a contemplative look on his face. Liam thought for a second then his facial expression turned calm.
“it’s okay I guess. could use some redecorating” Liam said nonchalantly. Andrew’s face went into shock.
“Seriously! thats your big statement needs redecorating ? uhg you know what, nevermind” Andrew said rubbing his temples.
“well besides that. what does it do ? time travel ?” Liam asked going over to the control panel.
“I’m glad you asked.” Andrew said as he Glided over to the controls. “Liam feast your eyes on The B.R.I.T.” Andrew stated proudly, only to be met by a look of confusion from his friend.
“Um why’d you call it Brit ?”
“It stands for big red inter-dimensional thingy” Andrew exclaimed.
“Hmm well it’s easy to see you came up with that.”
“oh shut up.” Andrew retorted pulling the lever on the controls.
“So you still haven’t answered what it does.” Liam said regaining his composure.
“Well if you’d let me finish my sentence maybe I would.” Andrew sighed. “It travels through The Multiverse !” Andrew proclaimed
“So what your saying is. That we can go to any universe, any piece of fiction ever created has a universe.” Andrew replied with a nod to Liam’s question.
“Wait so you know how everything works on it ?” Liam asked confused.
“Not exactly I had a little help.” Andrew looked up “B.R.I.T meet Liam.”
“Hello Liam.” BRIT answered causing Liam to jolt backwards.
“the fuck, it talks ?” Liam said mildly alarmed.
“Yup, she told me how to handle the controls.” Andrew replied typing something onto the key board next to one of the computer monitors.
“So where are we going then ? I’m assuming your gonna want to test this thing out.” Liam said moving over to the monitor. his eyes gazed at the screen which showed a mountainous landscape at night, at the bottom was a small town. Liam after a second recognized a giant tree in the middle, which seemed to have been turned into a house.
“You can’t be serious, you have to be screwing with me.” Liam said his voice slightly amazed.
“nope.” Andrew said as he finally pulled down another lever, upon this the box sprang to life. “ Onwards to Ponyville !”
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Flutter Shy trotted quietly through the streets of Ponyville. Luna’s night had engulfed the town, though there were still towns folk out an about, either going to clubs, or doing nightshifts. Flutter Shy carried two books she’d borrowed off Twilight the past week. The yellow pegasus approached the Ponyville Library, moving up to the front door.
“Oh dear I hope I’m not disturbing her.” Flutter Shy whispered to herself. with that she knocked on the door. a second later a lavender unicorn answered the door, upon seeing Flutter Shy a smile came onto her face.
“Oh Flutter Shy, I didn’t expect to see you at this time.” Twilight said standing aside for the pegasus mare to enter.
“Oh I know, I just felt a bit guilty keeping the books for another night, I knew they were overdue.” Flutter shy said, hiding behind her mane slightly.
“Oh it’s okay Flutter Shy, I think I needed a break anyway.” Twilight said giving a small Yawn.
“Oh um is Spike still at that comic convention in Baltimare ?”
“Yeah, but he’s been sending a letter almost everyday.” Twilight said leading Flutter Shy into the mane hall of the Library.
“Oh so what have you been doing with your self Twilight ?” Flutter Shy asked inquisitively.
“Oh it’s nothing important, I’ve just been trying to write a story of my own. We’ve been on so many adventures, and just think that I haven’t been able to put any of that to paper. You know what mean Flutter Shy.” Twilight turned to Flutter Shy who had a confused look on her face.
“Um I suppose so If thats what you want.” Flutter Shy said still looking uneasy, while putting the books down on a near by table.
“Sorry Flutter Shy I guess I got a little carried way, I’m just a bit frustrated with having absolutely no ideas.” Twilight said sitting down on her haunches. Flutter Shy walked over to her friend resting a hoof on her shoulder.
“Oh it’s okay Twilight I’m sure you’ll come up with an Idea eventually.” Flutter Shy said reassuring Twilight.
“Thank you Flutter Shy but I’m still not convinced an idea is just going to fall right out of the sky.” Twilight finished her sentence before a large crash echoed through the library. Flutter Shy leapt up onto Twilight with a yelp, hugging her friend tightly.
“Ack Flutter Shy please can you let go !.” Twilight said gasping for breath. Flutter Shy loosened her grip.
“oh I’m so sorry Twilight that just startled me” Flutter Shy said apologetically
“Yeah you don’t say.” Twilight replied rubbing her neck.
“What do you think that was it sounded very big.” Flutter Shy said trembling.
“I’m not sure, but it kinda sounded like it came from my basement, we should probably go down there.” To This Flutter Shy’s eyes widened as she attempted to flee. Twilight quickly grabbed Flutter Shy’s tail with her mouth, dragging her along.
“Twilight wait, I think I forgot something at home.” Flutter Shy said in an excuse to leave.
“cerm ern.” Twilight said through clenched teeth as she pulled Flutter Shy to the stair case. Twilight let go of Flutter Shy’s tail before opening the door.
“Are you sure we shouldn’t get somepony to help.” Flutter Shy said still shaking. Twilight ignored her beginning the descent down the staircase, Flutter Shy following closely behind her. Upon reaching the bottom, Twilight found the source of the crash. In the corner of her basement was a big red box. on the front were two doors with two windows above each door, pouring out a bright yellow light.
“Wh what is it Twilight ?” Flutter Shy asked, her voice shaking.
“I have no Idea I’ve never seen anything like it, It’s...” Before Twilight could finish the door swung open, and two figures stepped out of the box, this caused Flutter Shy to hide behind Twilight
“Well that wasn’t my best landing but, hey at least were not dead.” Andrew said laughing nervously.
“Oh yeah yeah, not your best landing my ass. SLAP !” with that Liam slapped Andrew across the face.
“Ow ! what the hell man”
“You deserved it.”
“HEY!” Twilight shouted Causing Andrew and Liam to turn there heads. Upon seeing what got there attention, There mouths dropped.
“Who are you and uhhhh better yet what are you. “ Twilight said looking just as shocked. Andrew walked up to Twilight causing her to back away a little.
“Duuuuude It’s so surreal seeing what they look like in real life.” Andrew said turning to Liam.
“Really thats your interest, Im more surprised your box actually worked.” Liam retorted.
“Hey hello I’m still waiting for my answer.” Twilight said getting annoyed.
“oh I’d prefer we not yell.” Said Flutter Shy quietly still hiding behind Twilight.
“Oh yeah um where are my manners, um hi, I’m Andrew and this is Liam.” Liam responded by waving.
“Oh kay, and what are you exactly ?” Twilight asked still confused.
“humans, from the planet earth, well technically I’m from the Caribbean and he’s from Kentucky but it’s all kinda the same place.” Andrew replied.
“Humans ?” Twilight exclaimed her face brightening.
“Isn’t that what Lyra’s always talking about ?” Flutter Shy asked peeking out slightly.
“Yeah and here I thought she was just some crazypony. I mean humans things of myth and legend in my library, my mind is blown ! ” Twilight said letting out a squee.
“Well that only makes sense, since unicorns and pegasi are myth where were from.” Andrew replied proudly.
“yeah so is mlp.” Liam whispered under his breath.
Seeing the friendlier atmosphere Flutter Shy deiced to come out from behind Twilight to get a closer look at the two boys.
“This is just so amazing the things I could learn from you um oh, I forgot, my name is Twilight Sparkle.” Twilight said smiling Sheepishly.
Even though the two boys knew who these two ponies were, they decided it would be best not to reveal it. Breaking his gaze from Twilight Andrew saw Flutter Shy step forward.
“Um hi i’m Flutter Shy.” Said the timid pegasus. hiding once again behind her mane. Andrew’s inner brony at this point was just so tempted to scream out the words awwwww.
“Don’t worry yourself Flutter Shy were not gonna hurt you, we were just testing out our multiverse traveler.” Upon hearing Andrew’s words Twilight’s eyes shot open.
“Did you just say multiverse traveler !” Twilight asked rushing up to Andrew invading his personal space greatly.
“Um yeah I call it the B.R.I.T big red inter-dimensional thingy.” Andrew said easing Twilight off.
“So it travels through different dimensions. Your from a different dimension !” Twilight exclaimed.
“Oh my, that sounds amazing. What are the animals like in your world ?” Flutter Shy asked trotting forward.
“Not much different from the ones here I’d say.” Said Liam joining the conversation.
“Oh wow that sounds interesting, I’d love to see animals from different worlds.” Flutter Shy said gazing upwards imagining what it was like.
“Well why don’t you tag along with us miss Sparkle and Shy.” Andrew said dancing over to the BRIT, “you’d be surprised how much room we have.” Andrew said laughing a little.
“You want us to come with you ?” Twilight asked semi excited but at the same time a little hesitant. Liam looked over at Andrew.
“Yeah man you want more passengers, I mean yeah we have so much space it’s not even funny, but I don’t know if..” Liam was cut off by Flutter Shy.
“Um I’d be up for it, but I don’t know if I can leave my animals unattended.” Flutter Shy said kicking her front hoof back and forth shyly.
“Don’t worry about it Flutter Shy, I’ll simply set the BRIT to bring you guys back around this same time when we are done. It does also have slight time travel capabilities.” Andrew replied opening the front doors.
“Well um if thats true, then sure I’ll come.” Flutter Shy said slowly Approaching the doors, she turned around to Twilight. “Twilight ?” flutter Shy asked her friend indicating if she was coming or not. Twilight look uneasily, at the ground deep in thought. She sighed and looked up a smile crossing her muzzle. “Exploring different dimensions, how could I resist.” With that Twilight happily trotted towards the door, followed by Liam. Twilight looked up at Liam.
“So exactly how much room did you say you had ?” Twilight asked
“heh well you might want to look and see for your self.”
Twilight and Flutter Shy entered the box, there eyes widening in wonder at what lay inside.
“Thats not scientifically possible, it’s..It’s Small yet big on the inside, h..how ?” Twilight said stuttering. Flutter Shy only continued to gaze in amazement.
“Yeah I don’t even know why it’s like that, but you learn to just role with it.” Andrew replied, setting him self down in the chair by the many monitors.
“I actually had a theory that it was like it’s own pocket dimension, buuut like Andrew said, you just kinda roll with it.” Liam said closing the door behind him.
Flutter Shy wondered up to Andrew by the computer monitor, Twilight eventually followed suit.
“so um Andrew where are we going to go ?” Flutter Shy asked, peeking over at the monitor.
“Well considering you want to see my culture and we want to see your culture, I chose a universe where are worlds actually met, believe it or not.” Andrew said typing the information into the computer.
“Really, that sounds fantastic, I’m so excited I wonder what it’s like.” Twilight said hopping up and down.
“Why does this universe sound so Familiar, have you talked about this on video chat, sounds like one of those weird fanfics you read.” Liam said smirking.
“oh ha ha, and yes I have told you about it, several times actually. You should listen more bro.” Andrew replied.
“Hey I listen, kinda, sorta, alright whats your point.” Liam said getting a slight chuckle out of Flutter Shy and Twilight.
“Well lets see what it’s like shall we.” Andrew pulled down the lever, and the boxed roared to life, after a minute it finally stopped. Twilight and Flutter Shy collected themselves looking around to see any changes.
“Um did it work, I mean it was a little anti climatic.” Twilight said
“Well I thought that too, then well, you happened.” Liam said nonchalantly.
“well let me check. BRIT What can you tell us about this universe, current events and events that will take place.” Andrew said getting an instant reply
“Certainly Andrew.” BRIT replied causing Twilight and Flutter Shy to jump.
“Wait this thing actually talks. Oh my Celestia this just gets better and better.” Twilight said having an ear to ear grin.
“Um please continue BRIT.” Andrew said getting back on track.
“Year 2022. location Manhattan New York Conversion Bureau. Time 8:30 am.”
“um miss whats a Conversion Bureau ?” Flutter Shy asked quietly.
“Conversion Bureaus were constructed on august 5th 2016, by authorization of princess Celestia and the United Nations. They’re purpose to convert human beings looking for a new life, into Ponies, through a special formula created by Twilight Sparkle. ” Twilight’s eyes widened at this.
“Princess Celestia is here I’m here, I created a formula that transformed humans into ponies ?” Twilight asked, looking over to Andrew.
“Yeah Equestria rose out of the sea here, everyone you know including your self exists here ?” Andrew said looking back to the computer monitor. “Um BRIT, what happens in the future here ?” Andrew asked hesitantly.
“four days from now there shall be a bombing on the Manhattan Bureau, The bomb is placed within the bureau . Princess Celestia makes the decision that human beings are a danger to them selves, shortly after forced conversions take place, as she attempts to convert every human into a the pony species. War between humanity and ponies break out, with humans eventually falling to Princess Celestia.” When BRIT Finished Twilight and Flutter Shy were shocked. Liam the same was with Liam , Andrew persisted with the questions.
“Who started the bombing BRIT ?” Andrew asked breaking the silence.
“The HLF human liberation front. And there leader Daniel Bremen. he plans the act, getting two members of the organization to place the bombs with in the bureau, They enter from the underground placing the explosives in the lower levels under the main dorms for Human converts. Bremen later detonates them from the headquarters. 9:00 am on friday.”
“where is the bureau?” Andrew asked.
“two blocks from our current location.” BRIT responded.
Andrew sighted and turned back to the rest of his companions. He saw Flutter Shy on the verge of tears, Twilight however was looking at him intently. She suddenly spoke.
“Well what are we waiting for ? somepony’s got to save this universe.” Liam and Andrew’s eye brows shot up.
“hey hey lets not be hasty I mean, we came here to just look around, no one said anything about saving, I mean these are fucking terrorists by the sound of it.” Liam said Twilight turned from Liam and glared at Andrew.
“why do you think you got this thing, you have the chance to save a whole universe, maybe thats why you have this. Only we know whats going to happen.” Twilight said still waiting for an answer. Andrew turned to Liam.
“She may have a point man. I mean all we have to do, is stop this Daniel guy from detonating the explosives. we have four days.
“Yeah but dude we could get killed captured, there danger involved, here, Like all over the fucking place.” Liam said exaggerating with his hands.
“who always told me to live life to it’s fullest hmmm ?” Andrew replied.
“thats not the ...uhg, good lord, fine you have a point, but do you honestly think we can do this.” Liam stopped as he felt Flutter Shy’s hoof on his shoulder.
“I think we can.” Flutter Shy said flying back to the floor next to Liam. Andrew looked over at Twilight and smiled, receiving one back.
“Well crew, I guess where saving this universe, and hey if this works I owe you all a soda.” Andrew said jokingly
“Dude you already owe me one hundred sodas.” Liam retorted.
“I’ll get you a soda Liam, whatever that is.” Flutter Shy said smiling sheepishly.
“Ha see somebody with class.” Liam said giving Flutter Shy a hoof bump.
“Alright everypony are we ready.” Twilight said preparing to exit the door.
“Wait !” Andrew said as he ran to a closet in the corner, pulling out two white collared long sleeves. One having a green tie and a red tie.
“Dude are those ties ?” Liam asked.
“yup.” Andrew said putting on the the one with the red tie.
“I hate ties.” Liam said annoyed.
“It’s greeeeeen.” Andrew said throwing it to him teasingly
“uhg fine. Carpe Diem !” Liam shouted as he put on the clothes.
Flutter Shy turned to Liam. “what does that mean.” Liam turned to her.
“Seize the Day. hey, we should keep that.”
Chapter 2 The Plan.
Author's Note
Since this is the first chapter, I'm going to look at the reception it gets. I actually have all the chapters completed, I'm just making sure there perfected before posting. But for now enjoy the first chapter. Feel free to point out mistakes, also the story starts out a bit crazy but I do have a story going.
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