Parallels

by PerfectRed

Ponificiation

Previous Chapter

Ponificiation

Andrew’s eyes slowly opened, his vision was a bit blurry as he tried to collect himself, He looked at him self noticing he was still wearing his white dress shirt, blue jeans, and red tie. He frowned as he saw his fez was gone. He then felt cold air blowing in his face. Looking upwards he saw clouds passing over head. However, they seemed a bit to close. He forced himself to stand up. Upon standing he found he was on a tall and wide stone pillar. Looking around, he saw there were more that seemed to go on endlessly. He recognized this place, It was a place he frequently visited in his dreams, but why was he here.

“Alright, thats it. I’m dead.” Andrew said nonchalantly. Andrew then heard a small giggle from behind him.

“Far from it my dear subject.” Andrew turned to see who was talking to him. upon turning around, his eyes widened. What stood before him was white with a slight pink tint, It’s multicolored mane blowing effortlessly in the wind. Her muzzle showing a kind smile. Andrew Knew who this was.

“Princess Celestia.” He said simply.

“Yes.” she said giving a nod.

“How are you here shouldn’t you be in....wait, I know what this is. They.”

“Yes they used the ponification serum.” She said cutting him off. “You were dying, but your life has been save, I must say, most converts dream of Equestria, and are usually in there ponified bodies. You however seemed to have quite a different setting. “ Celestia said intrigued.

“Well this is kinda what I’ve called my dream world, I’ve seen it many times in my dreams, It’s almost a place that makes me feel safe.” Andrew said gazing at the sky.. Andrew then glanced back at Celestia. “Wait the others are they ?”

“Safe yes, you shouldn’t worry your self, my dear subject.” Celestia said walking over and placing her wing over Andrew’s shoulder.

“Why do you call me that ? your subject.” Andrew asked in a curious tone.

“My dear little pony, I thought it would be obvious. Ponification is to help human beings find a new life, and becoming a pony means I look after them as one of my subjects.”

“Um well so when I wake up I’m gonna be a pony. That should be interesting.” Andrew said, but deep down knowing he’d have to find a way to work around it.

“Well I suppose it’s time for you to wake up, but before I go I’ll say this, at the end of the day your hear” Andrew’s eyes widened as he realized she was talking about Lilly. “Good luck Andrew, I can see you’ll be doing great things in the future.” As Celestia walked away, a blinding light filled the world around Andrew.

He opened his eyes to see several figures looking at him. He recognized three ponies and one human. His vision cleared as he saw who they were. He recognized Liam of course, Twilight and Flutter Shy, but who was this other mare. She was colored light pink with a turquoise mane. She was wearing a grey hoodie Her eyes a bright green color. taking a closer look, he recognized who this was.

“L..Lilly ?” Andrew asked cautiously.

“Yes Andrew its me, She said leaping onto the bed, wrapping her hooves around him in a hug. Andrew found him self wrapping his, no not his hands, his hooves around her. Lilly eased up so Andrew could get a better look at himself. He seemed to have a tan coat,a bit like Apple Jack.

“Uh hold on man I’ll get you the mirror.” Liam suddenly spoke out. Liam brought over a small rectangular mirror and held it in front of Andrew. Andrew gazed in the mirror, seeing his full face. He was defiantly a pony. He saw his mane was a dark red color, and was a bit curly. his nose was replaced by a large muzzle. He swiveled his ears around playfully, which he found quite cute. His eyes were now noticeably bigger, They were a bright green similar to Lilly’s, and very adorable he thought, but the most defining feature was the horn that grew out from his head. A smile came onto Andrew’s muzzle at the realization. He was a freaking unicorn.

“I’m a unicorn ! sweet Celestia I’m a unicorn. wait why did I just say sweet Celestia ?” Andrew said before being put back into a hug by Lilly. He could feel Lilly had fully climbed on the bed, she was lying next to him crying into his neck.

“hey hey, It’s alright I’m fine I’m fine, and hey you don’t look so bad yourself Lilly.” Andrew said causing Lilly to lift her head off him. He saw a cute smile spread on her muzzle.

“I’m sorry I just, I was so scared you wouldn’t make it, I’m just so happy your alright.” she said giving him one more hug before getting off the bed. Andrew saw Liam in the corner giving a sympathetic smile. Andrew could see his eyes were red, was he crying ?

“Liam you weren’t crying were you ?” Andrew said smirking Liam recoiled in embarrassment.

“What na umm I knew you’d be fine, It’s just uhg. Fine I was crying there you happy ! but if you talk about it I’m gonna give you a slap.” Liam said once again over exaggerating. Andrew chuckled a bit.

“Hey dude it’s okay, I know everyone was worried.” Andrew said giving a sheepish smile.

“Worried !” Andrew turned to see Twilight stomping up to his bed side. He could tell she was pissed.

“You had me grieving, What were you thinking with that stunt ! I mean how do think you made Liam feel ! how you made Lilly feel ! How do you think I felt, you stupid stupid stupid ! ” Twilight finally broke down crying into Andrew’s chest. Andrew looked at her sympathetically. She looked up at him, the fur on her cheeks wet from the tears, her face was still stern.

“Hey tell you what, you get to be the one to teach me unicorn magic, how about that huh ? I think I owe you that much.” Andrew said giving her a smile. Twilight sniffed giving a smile of her own.

“Fine, but I get to be as strict as I want, and you better listen.” She said half jokingly.

“Yeah yeah come here ya big adorkable nerd.” Andrew said pulling her into a tight hug. even though no one could see it Twilight was blushing tears still rolling down her cheek. Lilly gave a small giggle while Liam simply rolled his eyes smiling. Twilight finally broke the hug. At this Andrew decided to get out of the bed. He slowly put his hoof down on the ground. It made a clop sound as he touched the floor. The rest of his body followed suit as he was now standing on four legs. Andrew saw Flutter Shy look at him with her usual kind smile. He noticed she hadn’t said a word since he woke up.

“Flutters you okay ?” Andrew asked warily

“Yeah I’m okay. My friends are safe, and so is the rest of this universe, we....we won” She said happily giving him a quick hug.

“Yeah I guess we did.” Andrew said softly, before the two split.

“Yeah plus Flutter Shy gave Bremen the ultimate left hook. Flutters has become the master.” Liam announced. This caused Flutter Shy to blush.

“Bremen, in custody ?” Andrew asked Cautiously. This caused everyone to nod. “Good.” Andrew said simply, wobbling a bit from being on new, hooves so to speak.

“So hows hooves working for ya man ?” Liam asked walking over to his friend, who now came up to about his abdomen.

“meh there okay hopefully it won’t be for two long, that’ll have them.” Andrew said giving the walking a try. Lilly went over to him confused at what he said.

“What do you mean it won’t be for to long ?” She asked now a bit sad.

“Well Lilly remember I’m not from here. Plus I’m going to have to use a disguise to maintain a human appearance, granted I’ll still be a pony underneath, so I still have to learn how to be one.

“Oh. I just...I wish I could spend more time with you. I wanted to be with you.” Lilly said looking down. Andrew lifted her head.

“Hey I promised I come with you to see your parents in Equestria, and I’m keeping my Promise. Besides, I got something to show you.” Andrew said giving her a smile.

“Wh what is it ?” she asked excited, but before Andrew could answer Minuette walked into the room.

“Ah I see you’ve recovered, and I must say you’ve become quite a handsome stallion Andrew.” Minuette said causing him to laugh nervously.

“Well I guess you’ve adjusted to the change. How are you feeling ?” Minuette asked.

“heh not bad, not bad at all.” Andrew said giving a confident smile.

“Thats good to hear. Now with protocol you should have been on your way to Equestira, but I can see you already have a ride.” She said giving Andrew a wink.

“Wait wheres ?”

“BRIT ? right in the main hall” Liam said answering Andrew’s question.

“Wait how did ?”

“Hey your not the only one who can work out how to fly her.” Liam said giving a smug smile.

“Hmm, well I guess it may be time for us to go then.” Andrew said stepping to leave the room. He then turned to Lilly.

“Well Lilly, It’s time to go see your parents, don’t you think ?” Andrew said motioning for her to follow.

“Oh I actually have an equestrian name now.” Lilly said shyly.

“Oh, what is it ?” Andrew asked.

“My name is now Lily Pond.” she said happily. Andrew chuckled a little inside at her last name. By all doctor who fans everywhere he had to do this.

“Well then come along Pond, we’ve got parents to meet.” Andrew said putting his hoof around her shoulder. She blushed giggling a bit. Andrew then turned to Liam Twilight and Flutter Shy.

“Well guys I suppose it’s time to go.” Andrew said He then saw Minuette come up next to him and Lily.

“Thank you, for everything.” She said simply.

“And thank you for saving me.” Andrew replied. Minuette Nodded and let the group leave the room.

Andrew and the group got back to the BRIT. A crowd of both ponies and humans cheered at them, as they entered the big red box. Of course Andrew knew what was coming next. Lily’s reaction was priceless. She trotted around the inside of the box. taking in the fact that it was bigger on the inside.

“This is just amazing I...I don’t what to say.” Lily turned to Andrew, who was with Liam at the control panel. Andrew turned to her giving a smile.

“Lily Pond, you haven’t even seen the half of what this baby can do.” Andrew said proudly.

“Hey Andrew um I know this may be annoying.” Liam said poking his now furry friend.

“This isn’t about the sodas is it ?” Andrew deadpanned.

“No, I just need to go home, I just remembered I got english homework, could you uh probably drop me off first.” Liam asked smiling sheepishly.

“uhg okay okay, I suppose I’ve kept you out long enough. Plus you’ve been through a lot.” Andrew said pulling down the handle. The box roared to life for about a minute before stopping.

Liam went over to the door and opened it, upon opening he saw he was in his dorm room. He smiled preparing to go out, but suddenly stopped from a hoof on his shoulder. He turned around to see Flutter Shy giving him a shy smile.

“I had fun hanging out with you Liam, I just hope we can see each other again.” Flutter Shy said causing Liam to give her a sympathetic smile.

“Flutters, with amount of fun it is having you around, I’m gonna make him take me back to see you.” Liam said giving the Pegasus a hug. “Oh and hey wait a sec.” Liam went into his dorm. There was the sound of clatter, before he reemerged with a dr pepper can

“Consider this a gift from me.” he said opening the lid, which made a small hiss. Flutter Shy took it in her hooves. She put her lips to it and took a drink. Her eyes widened as she let out a satisfied “Mmmmm”

“Ha I’ll be sure to bring more along next time.” Liam said turning to leave. He turned to Andrew quickly.

“See you soon dude. I can tell this isn’t going to be our last Adventure. Anyway I got a story to write, Carpe Diem !” With that Liam closed the doors. Andrew started up the BRIT again, tis time to take his two traveling companions back to Ponyville. Lily watched Andrew type in the coordinates, before seeing Twilight sitting near one of the computer monitors, alone. Lily saw this and a look of sadness crept onto her face. She made her way over to Twilight. The Lavender unicorn turned to Lily, looking at her curiously.

“Oh Lily um is something wrong” Twilight asked.

“I was going to ask you the same thing ?” Lily said sitting down next to her.

“I just....I just can’t get past the fact that...Andrew almost died saving my life.” She said sniffling a little. “I mean in a way I kinda blame myself for what happened.” Twilight then felt Lily embrace her.

“Twilight you shouldn’t blame your self for that. Besides he’s fine, theres really no need to keep beating your self over the subject.” Lily said Twilight turned and gave her a smile. breaking the embrace.

“You know your really lucky to be with him.” Twilight said. Lilly gave a look of uncertainty.

“Lily ?” Twilight asked seeing her change of composure.

“Twilight, you weren’t there when I got converted but, well from what I’ve heard all converts have a dream, and this dream usually involves the princess talking to the converts.” Lily said.

“your saying you talked to her, well I mean the one from your dimension ?” Twilight asked surprised.

“Yes I did, and I must admit, I’d never felt more comfortable around anyone in my life, but it’s something she told me.” Lily said now lowering her voice.

“What is it ?” Twilight asked now concerned.

“She....she said my heart was conflicted, and that I was going to have to make a certain decision if I was to truly be happy.” Lily paused. Twilight nodded as a way to urge her to continue.

“I want this one day with Andrew because we are both going different directions. You all came to my universe to save us, and in the processes, I caused Andrew to forcefully change, I mean he had a life, and now I’ve only complicated it.” Lily said sighing.

“Lily..I...” Twilight began but was cut off.

“But you Twilight, you like him to, and don’t you deny it, the way you reacted in the bureau, I saw you constantly crying panicking over weather he’d make it, I saw those hours you’d whisper for him to be okay.” Twilight became visibly sad, as she hung her head. Lily lifted the unicorns head, back up softly.

“I love him, but I only deserve that one day. I want to ask you to do me a favor.” Lily said giving Twilight a kind smile.

“what is it ?” Twilight asked.

“Please make him happy.” She said a tear running down her cheek. Twilight wiped the tear with her hoof.

“I...promise. I promise. Thank you Lily. I hope your life in Equestria, is wonderful.” Twilight said giving her a kind smile. both mares eyes were watery. They looked at each other, before giggling to themselves. They suddenly stopped as they heard Andrew coming over to check on them.

“Oh hey um Twilight. Were back in your Ponyville.” Andrew said motioning for Twilight to come. Twilight smiled at him following him to the door. She turned around to see Lily waving at her, giving Twilight a warm smile. Twilight waved back, before turning out the door. Flutter Shy followed Twilight slowly. She turned to Andrew.

“Andrew thank you. I hope we’ll see you and Liam again.” She said giving Andrew a hug.

“ah don’t worry Shy. Your my Traveling companions. I’ll come to pick you up, remember I still owe you guys soda.” Andrew said. He then turned to Twilight.

“Miss Sparkle you have been absolutely great having aboard. I look forward to seeing you in the future.” Andrew said, to his surprise Twilight rushed over to him wrapping her hooves around him tightly.

“Thank you. for saving me. If your coming back, don’t take to long.” She said, a tear dampening the fur on her cheeks.

“Um...yeah. of course Twilight. Of course. He said giving her a smile. He then waved Twilight and Flutter Shy goodbye before heading back into the BRIT. upon entering he saw Lily waiting for him.

“Well I guess it’s time.” She said, giving a shy smile.

“Yeah it is.” Andrew said smiling back.

Andrew started up the BRIT, setting the for the location Lily gave him in her universe. The BRIT suddenly stopped. Andrew motioned for Lily to follow him outside. The two opened the door of the box, and stepped out into the cool breeze of Equestria. in front of them was a small house, obviously of equestrian make. Andrew gazed at Lily giving her a smile. The two made there way over to the door. Andrew knocked on the door slowly. after a couple seconds, a yellow stallion with a brown mane and a Light green mare with purple mane, answered the door.

“Oh uh hello, who might you be ?” The stallion asked. He looked over at Lily.

“Dad, Mom it’s me, it’s Lily, well Lily Pond now.” She said tears of joy now flowing down her face.

“Oh my. Lily ?” Her father said softly.

“Lily...My little girl.” Lily’s mother said tears welling up in her eyes

Lilly’s father brought her into a hug, her mother joined suite tears running down there faces. The hug lasted for a whole minute until they broke off each other. Lily’s father then glanced at Andrew.

“Um and who might this be ?” Lilly’s father asked.

“It’s uh...long story dad.” Lilly said giggling. Andrew smiled sheepishly.
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The day went past, through it Andrew met Lily’s parents. Lily explained how they met and what they did, showing her parents the big red box outside. Andrew through that time never left Lily’s side. to the very moment they went to sleep. Lily lay on the bed with him. She moved over to kiss him, savoring every moment she had left to spend with him. By the time it was over, she knew she had but one thing left to do. The flowing morning Andrew knew it was time for him to go. He said goodbye to Lily’s parents, before going back out to his Inter dimensional Machine. Lily knew if there was any time to tell him, it was now.

“Andrew.” She said getting his attention.

“Yeah Lily ?” Andrew asked. He stopped as she leaned in and kissed him passionately she both of them wrapped there hooves around each other, the kiss lasting for two whole minutes. Finally breaking the kiss, they looked into each others eyes.

“I think this is goodbye, you know I can’t come with you.”

“I know but, I just. I don’t want to go.” Andrew said his face showing a sad expression.

“Andrew I never told you this and it’s about time I do. You have to go. We’ve both been going different paths, and I’m not going to be dragging you along anymore. Yesterday, was the best day of my life and, I’m glad I spent it with you.” Lily said smiling at him, tears streaming down her face. Andrew finally understood something,that, it wasn’t in Andrew’s plan to become a pony. She blamed herself.

“Andrew, I promise you. I will always love you but, theres someone that deserves you more than I do, and you better get back to Ponyville to see her.” Andrew let Lily’s words sink in. His eyes widened at the revelation.

“Twilight ?” Andrew asked receiving a nod.

“Please, for me. I want you to be happy.” She said nuzzling his cheek. Andrew smiled sadly at her, he could see her mind had been made up.

“I’ll come back one day. One day I’ll come back.” He said kissing her one last time.

“I know you will, but for now, I wish you and Twilight luck.” Lily said standing tall. She knew this was the right thing to do, even if it hurt. She watched as Andrew trotted into the BRIT. tears dripped from his eyes. The box then disappeared. Lily smiled looking towards the morning sky.

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Twilight sat in her Library at her table, Tears streaked across the paper that lay beneath her. She finally had something to write about, she thought to her self, but then there was that nagging feeling. It had only been a day, and she already missed him. Twilight sighed leaning backwards. Since she got back she had gotten bombarded with questions by Spike, she figured she’d tell him the truth. Once she actually had proof to show.Twilight,let out a loud yawn, and got out of the chair, making her way over to the door, when she stopped. She couldn’t believe who was standing right before her.
“A..Andrew ?” Twilight asked a smile widening on her face.

“Hey Twi.” Andrew said waving his hoof.

“Um I didn’t think you were coming back so soon, um how was your day with Lily ?” Twilight asked, looking a little nervous.

“Unforgettable, and yes she told me what you were talking about.” Andrew said trotting over to Twilight. Twilight hung her head low.

“I’m...I’m sorry Andrew, I know how this must be for you.” Twilight was cut off by Andrew putting a hoof under her chin.

“Twilight. I will always love her, but I must admit, I noticed you had feelings for me a while back, I just wished I’d payed attention. To tell the truth I honestly didn’t think I was your type. I’m pretty mediocre in terms of academics.” Andrew said laughing a little. Twilight looked up at him nuzzling his muzzle. Andrew blushed at this.

“That should never matter, and trust me when I say Andrew your one interesting, well pony now.” Twilight said chuckling nervously.

“Well that’s one way of putting it, but uh maybe for now with recent events, maybe we could take this slow ?” Andrew said giving her a smile. Twilight’s face brightened, giving him a small peck on the cheek.

“Yeah I suppose I can work with that.” Twilight said with a wink.

“Well um what were you working on ?” Andrew said pointing to the paper on the desk.

“Oh just a story, and I uh...well I think I finally know what to write.” Andrew’s eyes perked up. A story ? he was trying to write one, so was Liam. could it be. Na coincidence.

“Well If your gonna work on that, would you like some help, I’m a bit of a writer my self. well amateur. Okay I’m not that good, but I do try” andrew said chuckling. Twilight laughed with him.

“Well could we probably go to where you live, to write it ?” Twilight asked excitedly. Andrew rolled his eyes and smiled.

“Sure why not, I’ve kinda been missing home anyway.” Andrew smiled motioning for Twilight to follow him over to the B.R.I.T. The two got in Andrew making his way over to the controls.

“I’m just so excited I mean I actually get to see where you come from.” Twilight said , moving closer to the new unicorn stallion.

“We’ve got the whole multiverse, and you want to see my house ?” Andrew said jokingly. Twilight simply giggled.

“Yup, lets go.” Twilight said giving an eager smile.

“Alright then !” Andrew pulled the lever.

“CARPE DIEM !” the two shouted.


Author's Note

Well thats my first story. Truthfully I posted to see how well it would be received. I do have sequels planned but. I'll let you guys decided if you want to see them. For now I'm going to move onto some one shots and other story ideas. Well Hope you enjoyed, and if you didn't, well I'll thank you anyway. Carpe DIem !