Mach I

My consciousness returned again. This is getting annoying. Why can't I just get up and check in to that hotel already? I have probably been resting here for a day or more! I heard hoofsteps again. I slowly opened my eyes. I finally got control of my eyelids! Thank God. Twilight was sitting on a bench reading a book on the other side of the library. I looked to my left for the source of the hoofsteps. I could see Neon standing next to me. "Hey sleepyhead! Taken you long enough!"

"Is he awake?" Twilight called out.

"Yeah, he's up. Probably not ready to stand though."

I looked at him and challenged, "Not ready to stand, eh?"

I rolled off the small bed that was set up under me and landed with a thud.

Twilight stood up and looked down at me, "What possibly could have possessed you to do that?"

"Sorry, I thought I could handle it. I didn't realize how much force a pony at the speed of sound could put on me."

I began to rise off my hooves. I stood up up slowly and made it to my feet. "Ha! I knew I could do it!"

I began to take a step and fell back over. I flipped my tail in annoyance. Wow, I didn't even know I could do that. I stood up again. "This isn't worth it. I am going back to my bed." Subconsciously, I lifted my wings and floated over to my bed with ease. I looked back and Neon was grinning.

"What's up, Neon?" I asked.

"I knew you could do it!" He exclaimed.

"What, what did I do?" I asked, starting to get excited.

"How do you not realize it? You just flew over to your bed!" Neon shouted.

How did I not notice? I just flew over to my bed without even realizing it! "Wow, I did, didn't I?"

I felt really good knowing I had just successfully used my wings. I tried to pull my wings out again, but to no avail.

"Ugh, how come I can't use my wings again? I just flew!" I said, very annoyed.

Twilight spoke up, "Most pegasi learn to fly when they are young. Although, the fact that you just flew with ease like that and you didn't even notice means that your probably a natural."

I smiled at that. I always loved flying, how could flying with wings be any different? "Alright." I said.

"I am going to learn how to use these wings and nothing will stop me." I stated.

Neon looked back to me, "Good idea, Twilight has already showed me how to use a little of my magic. You should really learn to use your wings."

"Well, you wouldn't happen to know a flying teacher, would you Twilight?" I asked, half jokingly.

"Oh, well I don't actually know any flying teacher. Rainbow Dash is the only flyer I know. She's practically an expert."

"Great!" I said. "Where can I find her?"

"Oh, well... She's uh... busy..." Twilight stammered. "Besides, you still need to rest. You aren't fully recovered."

I knew she was lying, but I really did need my rest. I sighed and closed my eyes, dozing off again.

***

Bang! I woke back up and my eyes bolted straight open. I know that noise! That was what I heard earlier. Did somepony just do a sonic rainboom? Rainbow Dash is the only one who can do that. I slid off my bed to my feet, feeling much better. I walked out the door with confidence, knowing I had probably made a full recovery. Looking up, I saw a huge rainbow soaring across the sky. The rainbow had one end in place at one end of the sky, while the other end was being created by a small dot in the sky. Twilight walked up from behind me and looked up. "She is becoming really good at that."

I jumped in surprise. "Oh, sorry. I didn't see you Twilight."

"Sorry to startle you, but the noise caught my attention too."

"So... is Rainbow still busy?"

"I'm sorry... I kind of lied about that. Rainbow just finds it a little bit weird that you came from another world and look strangely like her." Twilight explained.

"Yeah, I kind of figured. I wasn't really unconscious the whole time..."

Twilight blushed "Oh, so I guess you heard how you got here..."

"Yeah... I don't blame you though. This is actually a dream come true for me. I have always secretly wanted to be able to come and see Equestria as a pony."

"Well that's a small relief, just try to enjoy yourself here. I don't know how long you might be stuck here." she said, sadly.

Twilight walked inside. I decided it was time to go explore some more of Ponyville. I closed the door behind me and walked into the street. There were lots of ponies around going about everyday activities. I started to feel happier than I had been in a while. Smiling, I strolled along the streets seeing how everything worked. I passed through the town square and past Sugarcube Corner. I made my way out to the field where I had first appeared. The sun was just past noon and my mane and tail were glowing again, reflecting the sun with a golden light. Over a hill in the field I noticed a stream. There were many small animals running about down there. That made me think of Fluttershy. I should probably see her and the rest of the Mane 6 sometime soon.

My thoughts were interupted by a small thud next to me. I looked to my right and saw Rainbow Dash standing next to me.

"Oh hi there!" I said, a little excited to finally meet her.

"Hey, sorry about flying into you. I kinda missed my aim." She said apologetically.

"I'm alright now, but I probably could've dodged you if I could just get my blasted wings to work!"

She looked at me strangely, "You don't know how to fly?"

"No, I've only been like 'this' for a short time." I said, pointing to my wings.

"You really have to try flying. It's awesome!" She said enthusiastically.

"Yeah, but my wings flop around any time I try to fly." I said, almost pouting.

She got excited and said, "I could teach you to fly, after all, I am the greatest flyer in all of Equestria."

I stifled a laugh and nodded my head. "I'd like that. My wings would be really useful."

"Well come on then, let's start!" Rainbow shouted.