Act by Instinct

Beginning of Chapter 3

The ponies in the room were all scared, shocked, confused. None of them wanting to make the effort to reply to the voice from behind the basement door while they all intensely glared at it with wide open eyes like it just murdered somepony. The voice itself sounded like a young female adult, was this the strange creature from earlier? It had to be, who else was down in that dark, dusty prison called a 'basement'?

But if the creature from earlier just knocked on the door and spoke, then that must mean that she (presuming it was a female from the voice) is now awake and possibly upset or angry for locking her up.

Also did she just say 'Hello'!? As in she just spoke EQUESTRIAN!?

All of these thoughts were racing through Twilight's mind like it was the Formula 1: Grand Prix. She tried to process what in Tartarus just happened, but was soon brought back to reality when she realized that somepony had to reply. It was so quiet that you could almost hear the steady breathing of the creature behind the door.

Finally Twilight found the courage she needed and made her move.

"U-uh umm....h-hello" The nervous alicorn replied, making it obvious to everypony (and firran) that she was terrified.

Hmm, so they can understand me. Let's make this more interesting

"If it's possible equine beings, can you unlock the door and let me out? I promise you that I'm a friend" The firran asked with truth in her tone, she knew that she was a terrible liar so lying right now would be a bad idea.

Okay, the creature was definitely female. You can tell by that soft, angelic, caring voice of hers.

"You can talk!?" Huffed the orange farm mare, for she was finally snapped out of her shock only to be greeted with a new. For she knew as much as Twilight and Spike what the creature looked like behind that door.

These horse-like creatures are very strange, they seem surprised that am capable with speech. Have they not seen firran, harani, elf or even nuian before?

Before the firran could reply, Twilight - who has calmed down allot faster than her friends, decided to answer her question.

"How can we believe you? For all we know you could be some sort of spy, and the second you leave you will bring more of your kind here and attack us!"

They're not stupid, I'll give them that. Georgina thought to herself, They seem good at making assumptions though - too good that it ALMOST makes them stupid. Looks like I'm going to have to make more of an effort in gaining their trust, they have answers that I need.

"If I wished to attack you or cause harm, then I would of broken this door down by now, and you all would have been nothing but puddles of blood." She replied coldly, like she almost seemed to take pride in it.

"If you would of smashed down the door, then the first thing you would see would be my hoof in your face!" the cyan pegasus challenged, making hoof-boxing gestures in the air while hovering over the floor.

Okay take that back about them 'not being stupid', for they have proved me wrong... Georgina thought. It made her chuckle a little just by her imagining the cyan pegasus trying to tackle her to the ground. For she had faced the horrors from hell itself and survived, whether it be mutated creatures, giant arachnids, the undead, demons, dragons, and she even fought the kraken before. She remembered the time when her and her sister - Diabla, went sailing for sunken treasure with their diving kit. Then out of nowhere giant tentacles came shooting up and splashed next to her clipper (boat) - almost hitting it. They both knew that they had to get out of there as fast as possible, for trying to kill a kraken with a party of two will be near impossible. turning the clipper towards the wind (fortunately it was a windy day), they managed to escape when they hit shallow water.

She will never forget that moment, for it was a reminder of how dangerous the ocean can be - hiding all sorts of monstrous creatures under it's depths.

"Like I said, I do not wish to cause harm. I just want to know where I am so I can head home."

Twilight was still unsure about this. She has never seen anything like her before. She could be the most friendliest creature in all of Equestria, but at the same time the most evil and violent. "I...I don't know...we still can't tr-"

"Twi" Applejack interrupted, gaining her attention. "Ah don't know why, but it feel like she is tellin the truth. Although ah still don't trust her, maybe we could give her at least a chance" If she wanted to attack us or leave by force, then she would of done it already. Even if Dash doesn't like to admit it. She thought to herself, who knows maybe this creature can be a really good friend.

Twilight took in Applejack's suggestion carefully, she was the Element of Honesty after all. if there was somepony lying then she would be able to tell just with a good look at them. And if Applejack - out of all of her friends, trusted her, then they should too...right?

"I agree with Applejack darling" the white unicorn added with a confident smile on her face. "I would like to see what she looks like, and you mentioned she wore clothes earlier so I am interested in what her kind likes to wear."

Twilight nodded, that was 2 of her friends willing to give the creature a chance, but what about the other 3?

She turned to the pink earth pony, only to see her with the usual joyful smile, bouncing on the spot, you know.

"What do you think Pinkie?"

The pink mare paused her constant bouncing. "Ooh ooh I can't wait to welcome her to Ponyville. It would be a 'Welcome-to-Ponyville-please-don't-eat-us-and-bring-your-kind-to-invade-us!' party!! Ooo it will be super duper luper!

3 down, 2 left

The next pony was the yellow pegasus - who the whole time was just happy to stay silent in the back of the room and hide behind her pink mane. She peaked and noticed Twilight staring at her.

"How about you Fluttershy?" Twilight asked with a soft gentle tone.

Fluttershy slowly stood back up, finding the confidence she needs.

"umm...I umm...she seems nice" Was probably the best answer she could muster.

4 down, 1 remaining

Twilight turned and faced the cyan-rainbow maned pegasus who was just minding her own business. She know that she'll be the most difficult to probably give the creature a chance - knowing her personality.

"What do you think about this Rainbow?"

Rainbow turned to the alicorn and her friends - who were waiting for her answer. To be honest Rainbow couldn't believe that her friends all agreed to let this monster out, for she believed that it will go on a rampage and kill everypony that it could set it's bloodlust eyes on.

"This is a BAD idea! No way we're going to let that monster out and let it roam free. It could destroy Ponyville!!" Rainbow shouted, trying her best to warn her friends from the 'monster'.

"I'm still here you know?" Georgina reminded the group while she was sat down behind the door. This was getting a little irritating to listen to for her, had they already forgotten that she was still here? She was seriously tempted to just go with 'option 1' and forget all about this - letting her impatient side get the better of her. But she just suppressed the feeling and waited patiently for them to finish their childish arguments, for this will be worth the wait, and in the long run...she hoped.

"Ah come on Rainbow, she said that she won't cause any harm to anypony, and even if she did then we or the princesses can take her down before any harm was done. Just give her one chance to prove herself that she is a friend." If there's one thing that Applejack was good at, it would be putting some sense into Rainbow, for she sometimes acts first, thinks later.

Princesses? hmm so they have royalty here...

Rainbow wanted to argue back, but knew that is was futile with nopony backing her up. So in the end she just gave in - still not agreeing to this though, she will just play along.

"Uhh, fine." Was all she said before folding her fore-hooves and sulked. While the group just shrugged at her, turning back to the basement door where Georgina was taking refuge.

"Okay, I'm going to unlock the basement door now, so don't try anything stupid" Twilight warned, levitating a key from a nearby hanger and into the keyhole. But before she rotated the key, she turned to all of her friends and saw all of them tensed up, they all gave Twilight a nod to show that they were all ready.

She slowly rotated the key clockwise, it felt like time had stopped for her, breathing quickening, sweat drooling down from her forehead. She was half terrified and half excited. She continued until she heard a-

*CLICK*

Georgina was waiting on the other side, the door just unlocked right in front of her and a dead silence filled the room. All was needed now was for her to reach for the doorknob and twist it.

She did exactly that, and the small door swung open, outwards into the room.

You know that feeling where you just witness a predator killing it's prey, but something about them and the way they did it seems intriguing, elegant, beautiful, intimidating at the same time? Well the group of ponies were all having a similar feeling when they witnessed the creature emerge out of the basement into the library.

The first noticeable feature about her was how TALL she was! She was as tall as Princess Celestia, maybe even taller! Standing just over six feet. The ponies in the room came up to about her waist, making her giant form tower over everypony in the room.

The next feature was that she was bipedal. There were very few bipedal sentient beings in Equestria due to the main populace being ponies. Creatures like minotaurs, dragons (at a young age) and diamond dogs were the only ones in the country, making them quite a rare site. So seeing one right in front of them from none of those species was certainly breathtaking.

The last feature would be her cat-like body, although Twilight, Applejack and Spike had already seen what she looks like, she looked allot more astonishing and intimidating when stood at full height and fully awake. Her ears twitching to the sounds around her, those large pupil cat eyes scanning her surroundings and the expressions of her 'audience'. But what was most frightening was those razor sharp teeth, although they were small, the sharpness of them put wolfs to shame, while those finger-like claws she has are a good warning to not get on her bad side.

"Greetings" she politely says while bowing her head a little to show respect to the ponies. Giving of a warm friendly smile. "My name is Georgina and it is a pleasure to meet you all"

The group were no doubt surprised that such a creature had good manners. Just a moment ago they were afraid of her going violent and harming everypony in Ponyville, but this was the complete opposite of what they expected.

Rarity was the first to respond. "My, she sure knows her manners." she stated in her ladylike way, receiving a friendly nod from Georgina.

"Yeah, and just a moment ago we were discussing a plan incase she went wild, no offence" Applejack added, which the firran chuckled to.

"It's okay, none taken. Have you not seen a firran before?"

"Ah what now?" asked the now confused farm pony.

"A firran - it's the name of my people"

Twilight was in that mood again, a certain mood for knowledge and research. She levitated a notepad over and started to take notes., until-

"Twilight darling, it is rude to be taking notes of our guest without her permission." Rarity interrupted.

Twilight looked over at her guest and blushed a little, she knew she can get carried away sometimes, and this was one of those times.

"Sorry, I just get excited when meeting with a new species - especially if they're sentient." Twilight apologized.

Hehe, reminds me of a friend of mine back in Tigerspine Mountains, boy that harani was crazy for inventing. Which reminds me, where am I?

"Don't worry, it's okay. But may I ask you a few questions?" Georgina politely asked, keeping on her warm smile.

Twilight then lightened up with excitement. "Yes of course!"

"Where exactly am I?"

"You are in Equestria, in the town of Ponyville." The alicorn replied.

'Equestria'? never heard of it before, or 'Ponyville'. Am I even still in Haranya any more?

"Uh...Georgina, are you okay?" Twilight's voice snapped her out of thought as she then gazed back down to her, gaining her smile back.

"Yes I am fine thank you. But I do not believe that I have caught your names yet"

Twilight then faced-hoofed - which got a small giggle from Georgina. "Oh I am sorry, I completely forgot. Allow me to introduce ourselves."

First, she pointed to the white unicorn. "This is Rarity."

Rarity then faced their guest and smiled. "Tis' a pleasure to meet you Georgina."

Twilight continued the introductions while pointing to each mare. "Applejack"

"Howdy" she said while nodding respectfully.

"Pinkie Pie"

"Hey Georgina. Ohh Ohh can I call you Geo? or maybe Gina will be better. Actually I don't know which is better- Oh what about GG? Do you like GG? do ya? do ya? huh huh huh? Oh or what about-"

She was cut of by Twilight's hoof, who then afterwards took it off again and Georgina started to laugh at what just happened.

"Geo or Gina will do Pinkie Pie." She stated while still giggling a little, but then the unexpected happened. Pinkie just gasped for about 3 seconds in the air and just zoomed out the front door to Tahyang knows where.

Georgina was a little startled and frightened that she just probably scared Pinkie Pie somehow. "Did I say something wrong? If I did then I am dreadfully sorry."

"No don't worry, she always does that when somepony new arrives. That's just Pinkie Pie for you." Twilight reassured. She knew exactly what Pinkie was up too and thought it would be best to not ruin it. She decided to continue the introductions.

"This is Fluttershy" She said while pointing at the shy yellow pegasus still in the back, but no longer hiding behind her mane.

Georgina saw why she was called 'Fluttershy', she was probably one of the most shyest beings she had ever seen. But that didn't stop her slowly walking up to her with her head down and nervously trying to look at other things to avoid having to star at her.

When Fluttershy was almost there, Georgina slowly knelt down in an attempt to look less intimidating and held her hand on her chest.

"I'm Georgina, nice to meet you" she said with the sweetest voice she could muster. Fluttershy finally looked up at her and smiled, all of her fear vanished in an instant when she saw how friendly she was being, but was still shy - completely natural of her.

"umm...my name is...Fluttershy" She replied, nearly whispering the last part. But it did not matter for Georgina had heard her clearly.

Fluttershy went back to the group - but not in the back of the room this time for now she no longer was afraid or as shy as she was. Georgina stood back up and stretched a little.

Twilight pointed to the cyan mare that seemed to be busy giving nasty glares at their guest - in fact Georgina noticed that she had been doing that ever since she came out of the basement but paid to attention to it - for she found them quite amusing rather than...'intimidating'.

"This is Rainbow Dash-"

"Got that right!" The rainbow maned mare added. She then flew right up to Georgina's face - who didn't even flinch.

"Listen pal, if you try anything funny around here, I'll personally pummel you so hard into the ground that you will regret ever coming here!" And with that she flew off and out the door. Everypony in the room was now shocked, they knew Rainbow was cocky and protective for her friends, but after their introduction together she still believed that she was some sort of monster.

Everypony gasped while Applejack just face hoofed and sighed. "Ahm sorry Geo for her behaving like that, she can get a little out of hoof sometimes." She apologised, hoping that little commotion didn't just ruin everything.

But to their surprise, Georgina was just smiling. "Don't worry Applejack, I understand for her actions - protecting the ones that she cares about from strangers like me. She reminds me of my older sister - whenever I used to make new friends or meet new people, she would warn them that if they even thought about harming me, then she would personally make them regret it in an instant. She was a very protective sister and would always look out for me."

Georgina smiled at the fun memories she had with Diabla - they would hunt, chase, sing, play, build, or just mess around. A single tear started to descend from her right eye, not a tear of sadness though or regret, but a tear of happiness and joy. She loved her sister as much as her sister loved her.

The ponies noticed the tear slowly making it's descend, they all immediately felt their hearts melt - either it be from sorrow, joy, sadness, regret, happiness, anger - They will not know. Georgina wiped away the tear and looked down at Twilight who had her own smile.

"And what is your name?" She asked

"I am Princess Twilight Sparkle, and welcome to Ponyville."

End of Chapter 3