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Chapter 1: Weird Place, Weird People, Weird Ruins
Chapter 1: Weird Place, Weird People, Weird Ruins
"Attention passengers. We have just arrived at the coast of South America. We should arrive at our destination in about 30 minutes."
"Finally, about time we reach the coast. My back is killing me." Hello, the names Joel. I am a 14 year old teen from Canada. Most of you are problably thinking, "Why the heck are you in South America, and not at school?" Well it's kinda a long story, so I'll give you the short version. I was born into a rich family back in 1999. We lived in a beautiful house just outside the city. Most of you are thinking how lucky I was to live rich. Well let me tell you, you're the one that is lucky. Life was so boring, nothing happened around the house, the rules would work well in prison, and I never got much time to spend with my family.
When I did get the time, it was usually with my mom. She always seemed to love me more than dad, since he was so focused on work. Did I mention what he does? No, ok. He is basically an archeologist, looking for treasures from the past. He seriously reminds me of Indiana Jones. His occupation was almost the same as my dads. My dad would even say some quotes from the movies. He even carrys a whip. I swear his whole being is copyrighted.
Anyways, life seemed to get better as I spent more and more time with mom. But, the universe is jerk as you all know, and mom soon died from unknown causes. I was only 11 when that happened. That day was the worst day of my life. I don't think I ever will be able to cry as hard as I did on that day ever. What seemed to be my only hope of living a normal life, vanished.
After that day, life went down hill. Since mom was out of the picture, dad was forced to take me on his trips. We were both not happy about it, and dad would yell at me sometimes about moms death. Luckily that does not happen as much anymore.
I am pretty sure I have been on every continent so far. Well, exept Antarctica. Is it considered a continent? We are now on a trip to the jungles of South America. There have been some rumours about ruins in the jungles. Maybe even some treasure, and with dad always wanting to get richer and richer, we are heading for there right now.
"Ah quit your complaining. Your back ain't going to break, yet a least." Dad said. I think that was a threat.
"Ya whatever." I responded, not feeling threatened at all. I've been going on these trip for quite awhile now, and he has done a lot of horrible things to me. He has whipped me, punched me, and even cut me. He has done a whole lot more, but it is just that I think that he is starting to run out of ideas on how to punish me. So, I feel safe.
"Attention passengers. We are expecting turbulance to take place soon. Wait, the caption says we should hit turbulance in about 3, 2, 1."
Right on cue, the plane started to vibrate rapidly. This wasn't making my stomach feel right. After about a minute of intense shaking, it finnaly stopped. Sadley, the pain in my stomach didn't. "I think I'm ... going lose my ... lunch now, hgh."
"Well than make sure you don't make a mess. You can throw up in this bag." He than handed me the small plastic bag which I know would not help.
"Thanks a lot." I said full of sarcasm.
After about 20 minutes of flying, we finally made it to our destination. The landing could of been sooner, but that was the least of my problems. The combination of the turbulence and the bad airplane food has made its tole on my stomach. A least the flight was over.
Once we made it through the airport, we took a jeep and headed for the village we had to go to. I have to say, Rio de Janeiro looks amazing at night. The city lights make me feel nice inside oddly. After about 3 hours of driving, getting stuck, and more driving, we finally made it to the village. Ok, not trying to be racist, but this is the sketchiest place I have ever seen. This is like New York City back alley sketchy.
"Ym dad, you sure this is the right place?"
Looking at a map, dad answered, "This is the place, now look for a man that has our names on a sign."
After about a minute of walking, I saw something that made me want out of this place.
"Dad, there's a man hugging a bunch of chickens. And I think I just saw some guys showing me some pills. Can we go?" I asked. I really did want out of here.
"No, we must find the ruins, and you are going to help me if you like it or not. And don't worry, what happens here is problably normal."
I than slapped him on the face, "Dad! Thats racist!" I yelled.
"Son, racism is only in the mind of the hearer." he responded, surprisingly calm.
"You should at least give these people some respect. They have to live in poor conditions every day. I respect them for that." I said, trying to protect these people.
"Yah whatever, just keep looking." dad said. If there is any wonder why I don't like him, than you guys need some help.
We soon found the man. He was wearing shorts and a Hawaii shirt. A goat stood beside him looking at us, which isn't creepy at all.
"Mr. Berg, Joel, welcome! It is great to see you. We hope your trip to our little village was most comfortable." he said with a strong accent.
"Well besides my sore back, the bugs, and the heat, it was fine." I answered, hoping he would know what I meant. "Thats great. We are really exited to take you into the jungle."
"Hold up. What do you mean we?" I questioned. Please be a cute girl, please be a cute girl.
"Well me and Buttercup of course. She'll be taking you tomorrow." he said, patting the goat. "Wait, what! Your telling me that a goat is going to guide me through the jungle! A fucking goat!" I yelled.
"Well of course. Getting people to do it is too expansive. Plus, she is well trained in the art of guiding. She knows what plants are safe for her to eat. Isn't that right girl?" he said, hugging the animal. "Now come inside, you'll need the rest for tomorrow." he finished.
Ok, I finally had enough."Dad, you are 100% sure this is the right place, and the right guy?"
"For the last time yes. Now quit the complaining and head to bed." he said, pointing to the house.
I then headed to bed. The bed was ok, and my back started to feel better. I soon wondered what was going to happen tomorrow. Normally I wouldn't think of much since nothing new usually happens on theis trips. But, since I've got a goat as a guide, this is new for me. And I had this gut feeling that something was going to happen to me tomorrow. I ignored it a went to sleep.
Next Mourning
"AAAHHHHHH!"
"What the shit!" I yelled. A scream just woke my up. I looked around to see who did it, and right there beside me was Buttercup.
"Did you just do that?!" I yelled. I was so tired I forgot that goats don't speak. "Oh yeah, goats don't speak. Well I feel like an idiot."
Dear Son
My guide and I have left early today looking for the ruins. I decided not to wake you up since I'm getting sick and tired of shacking you. When you are ready to leave, take the path to the houses right. The goat will lead the way. We will see you soon, if you make it to use alive.
"That son of a." I was not happy now. My own dad left me behind, and he was not worried if I would not make it to him alive.
I then got out of bed, packed up my stuff. Which included a machete, water, some food, my i pad, first aid kit, some books, and finally some matches. I then ate some breckfest and made my way to the ruins.
"Well, lead the way goat." I can't believe I'm saying that. The goat then started walking into the jungle, while I followed behind.
The trip started out fine, since the cool mourning air was still around, this soon changed. The goat always seemed to be lost, and it would often stop to eat, a lot. The bugs were starting to come out now, and it started to get really hot.
"I think this goat has made us lost. Why couldn't dad spend some more money to get a real guide." I whined inside. I soon started to get exhausted, so I took out a chicken sandwich to eat. I was about to take a bite when the goat jumps on me and eats it. "Oh come on. Goats aren't even suppost to eat meat!"
The longer we walked, the more tired I became. And I soon came to the point where my vision was getting blurry. "Oh...I really need to lay down sooooooooonnnn!" I wasn't checking where I was going, and I fell down a step hill. And what felt like seconds, I hit the ground.
With most people, they would black out at this moment. But for me, it is going to take more than a long fall to knock me out. I soon got up and looked at my surroundings.
"Are those, ruins?" I was confused yet curious. So I laid out my options."The hill is to slippery to climb, plus I have lost a lot of energy. But I'm getting some strange vibes from those ruins. So lets see, I etheir climb up the hill, try to find my way to dad, all of that at the risk of passing out. Or I go into the ruins and see whats in there." The choice was pretty obvious. "Ruins it is."
Making my way to the ruins, I trip on something and fall on my face. "What did I trip on?" I then notice what seemed to be a stone slab in the ground. It seemed to have letters on it. Curiosity taking over, I pull it out. It had writing on it which read, THREE LETTERS BACK.
"The heck does that mean? And how is it in english? It looks too old to be fake. Whatever, probably means nothing. I than enter the ruins.
The first thing I notice are the abundance of statues. All of them looked like, ponies? Some had horns, some had wings, others had both, while some had none. What really confused me were the strange markings on their buts. And some of those markings do not look so ancint. I think there was one that had a balloon mark. When I was looking at the sculptors, I failed to see that there was a trap right in front of me.
"These are some weird sculpwoooaah!" I hit the trap, and spikes suddenly appeared on the floor. Luckily, I was able to put my hand between the spikes to stop my fall. I then got up and moved around the spikes.
"There're traps here! And they still work. Why would someone set up traps unless, there is something they are trying to guard. There must be treasure here." This trip just became exciting.
I made my way down the down the hall, which lead to a large room. In the middle was a scroll on a pedestal. Which was surronded by a bunch of tiles with animals on them.
"This supposed to be some kind of puzzle?" I said, setting a foot on one of the tiles. Which broke instantly. Bellow seemed to be a long drop down.
"Great, one of these puzzles. Lets see what we have here." From what I could see each tile had etheir a snake, jaguar, horse, or piranha.
"Now what is one thing these animals have or don't have in common? Hmm. I got it! All the animals eat meat exept the horse. Those must ne the safe tiles!" I concluded with excitement. "Lets hope I'm right."
I steped on the horse tile, nothing happened. "Fuck yeah, I'm right!" I then made my way to the pedestal. When I made it there, I took the scroll and opened it.
"What the heck is this!? All the words are messed up. They all don't make sense. I did all of that for this?! What a rip." I was about to throw the scroll away when a image popped up in my mind. It was the stone plate from earlier. "Three letters back. Three letters back. Three letters back! Thats it. All I got to do is just move each letter three letters back. Which should revile the message." I then got out my note pad and got to work.
I was done soon after, the message that came up was this.
In a land full of magic and wonder, and strange being will arrive. This being will become good friends with the inhabitants, and will become one with the land. When dark times arise in the beautiful word, the being will help six colourful characters stop the evil and bring peace again upon the land.
"What the heck is this, written by a five year old?" I was kinda disappointed in what I have found. However, I soon realize that the scroll was starting to glow. The more I looked at it, the more woozy I became. Soon enough, my body started to fell light and warm. I then past out.
In Equestria
Princess Celestia was sleeping soundly in her bed. Having wonderful dreams which Luna would give her. Suddenly, she felt a strong sensation enter her body, waking her up.
"Huuuuu!"
"Sister! Did thou just feel that?" Luna said slaming the door open. "Yes dear sister, I felt that too."
"Should we send out thy royal guards?" Luna asked. "No. I think Twilight and her friends should handle this one. I will send a letter to her immediately." Celestia responded. "Very well sister." Luna said while leaving to finish night court.
Celestia then got a piece of paper and started to write.
Dear Twilight
There is something urgent you and your friends must do.
Author's Note
Whew, finally done. Guys, just so you don't worry. I have full respect for the people in South America. The only reason the dad made that comment was so that there was a good reason for Joel to not like him.
Besides that, what did you guys think. Any tips you have to improve future? Write it down in the comments. Bro hoof!
"Come on Twilight, give me ten more!"
"Rainbow Dash, I have already done 100 push ups. Can I have a break?" Twilight complained. "Not until you finish your push ups. You may be strong in magic, but in order to be a strong princess, you need to be strong physically as well. Now ten more please." Raindow Dash said. "Ugh, fine."
Just as Twilight was about to finish her work out, Spike came up in full on panic mode. "Twilight! Twilight!" Twilight responded, "Spike, what is it?"
"Letter...Celestia....Urgent!" he yelled. "Um, equish please." said Rainbow Dash. Spike responded annoyed , "Just read the letter." Twilight then opened the letter, which read.
Dear Twilight
There is some thing urgant you and your friends need to do. Me and Luna just felt a strong surge of magic recently. We don't know what it is, or where it came from. But I want you and your friends to find out what happened, and report back to me. I want to make sure there is no threat to my little ponies. A good place to start looking would be the Everfree forest. Since strange magic occurs there often. I have faith that you will find out what is going on.
Princess Celestia
"Rainbow Dash, go get Applejack and Fluttershy." Twilight said. Rainbow Dash saluted, "On it." She then flew off. Twilight then told Spike, "Spike, you go get Rarity and Pinkie Pie." "You got it." he said, running as fast as his little feet could run.
"I better get ready." Twilight concluded.
Meanwhile, Back at Joel
"Ugh my head." The first thing I felt since my black out was the strong pain in my head. Too tired to get up, I decide to lay where I was for a little.
After about I think was 30 minutes, I get up to see my surroundings. "Why am I in a desert? I was just in a jungle." I don't know how, I don't why this happened. But I think I have just been put somewhere else.
I was in a desert, not like a Sahara desert, but more like a California desert. Cause all I could see were rocks. I then checked my back pack to see if every thing was still in there. "Whew, still have every thing. And with all the food and water I have, I should have enough for 5 days."
I then checked the battery level of my i pad. "Ok, 95%. The good, but there is no signal. Thats just great. Well better not just sit around. I better walk around to see where the heck I am. Maybe I'm close to civilization." I then packed up my stuff and started walking.
Surprisingly, it wasn't very hot out. This really confused me since the land was dry. What also confused me is how colourful the place was. It all seemed brighter, like it was made of pastel. I was even more colourful myself. This definitely proves that this is not earth. Or I am just really high.
After about an hour of walking, I find a cave. "That looks like a nice place to rest. Lets just hope it's not full of snakes." I then enter the cave. The first thing I relize is that this cave has a green glow with it. "I don't know if I should be here. I'm pretty sure caves don't glow green."
Click.
"What was that?!" I just heard a clicking sound nearby me. It sounded like an, insect? "I'm getting a bad feeling about this place. And do hear hoof steps, and buzzing."
I turned on my flashlight to see what was coming. "Ok, who's there? Show your self!" Right on cue, a dozen pony bug creatures come out of the shadows, staring at me. "Stay back, whatever you things are." I said in a not so threatening tone.
The creatures looked like a bug crossed with a horse, or ponys because of their size. With their horns reaching up to the middle of my stomach. They had blue eyes and black skin. They had small bug like wings that let them fly, and fangs from their mouth. They also had cheese holes that go through their legs. Basicaly, I have never seen these things before, and I was kinda scared. Mainly because of the fangs.
Suddenly, one of the smaller ones flys right up to my face. At this point, I was breathing hard. What was it doing? Was it studying me, or distracting me so that the others could attack. Etheir way, I didn't want to find out. So I booked it.
"AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!" I screamed, running out of the cave. I could hear them flying towards me, so I hid behind of rock.
All went silent. the only thing I could hear was the steady beating of my heart. I peeked over the rock to see if they were still there. The bug thing were at the entrence at the cave looking around for me. They soon gave up and went back in. That same small one though stopped and looked back one more time, then followed the others.
"Ok, this is definitely not earth. If this isn't earth than, where am I?" I decided to get as far away as possible from that cave.
Back with the Main Six
"So, what does Princess Celestia want us to do again?" Applejack asked.
Twilight answered, "She and Princess Luna felt a strong surge of magic recently. They don't know what it is, or what caused it. So they want us to look for the source and see if it is a threat."
"So where do you suppose we should start looking darling." asked Rarity. "Well, the Princess said we should check out the Everfree forest first. Since the place is full of strange magic. So that's the place we should start looking." Twilight concluded.
Fluttershy started to shiver now. "Do we have to go in there?"
"Sorry Flutters, we have to. But don't worry. No creature is hurting anypony as long as I'm around." Rainbow Dash reassured her.
"Yeah! Plus it's not the creatures you have to worry about. It's the poison joke that's the problem. When they made me not able to talk, it was like a nightmare." Pinkie Pie added.
"Well than come on girls. The princesses are counting on us. We must not fail." Twilight said. The rest of the girls nodded and started to leave.
"Hold on. What about me?" Spike asked.
"Don't worry Spike, you can do something too. Can you take care of the castle for me?" Twilight asked. "Sure thing Twilight." Spike said enthusiastically.
"Come on Twi, hurry up!" called Rainbow Dash.
"Coming."
Later
"Find anything yet girls?" Twilight asked.
"No." They all answered.
"Well keep looking. There has to be something around here." Suddenly, a fowl smell came around.
"Sniff, sniff. Oh no." "What is it Applejack?" asked Rarity. "You all smell that?" Everyone nodded. "I know that smell anywhere. Thats is the smell of."
Just before see could finish her sentence, 10 timber wolves jumped out of the bushes and surrounded them.
"Timber Wolves! AAAAGGGGGHHHH!" they all screamed.
Earlier, back with Joel
"Ha. Who knew a forest would be nearby a desert. This place is weirder than I thought."
Though it was nice to be out of the desert. Something about this place felt odd. Like a supernatural odd.
"AAAAGGGGGHHHH!" I suddenly heard a bunch of screams from nearby, which all sounded like girls. I ran as fast as I could to the direction the screams came from. I didn't have to run long, because I had just found what was happening. There were six colourful ponies, which I have to say were pretty cute, surrounded by what looked like wood wolves.
"Hey you! You leave those little ponies alone!" I yelled, taking out my machete. They weren't really interested in me, so they only sent one wolf at me. It jumped at me, but I was ready. I ducked and stabbed the wolf right in the chest. It howled in pain and broke into a bunch of sticks. The wrest of the them looked at their fallen comrade, then looked at me, growling.
"I hope I make it out of this one." I thought.
Author's Note
Well that took at bit.
Ok guys listen. Chapter 3 may take a bit since I'm going camping soon. The chapter should be done soon after that. I hope you understand.
Chapter 3: The First Fight
The wood wolves slowly walked towards me, anger very aparent. "Ok. I should be able to take these guys. They seem very fragile. But I better lead them away from those ponies."
"Catch me if you can you tooth picks!" Now they seemed furious, and I think their eyes just turned red. I then ran as fast as I could into the bushes.
One of the pluses from going on those expaditions was that I could run faster and better in the bush. I ran from jaguars a couple of times. But these guys seemed to be faster than those cats. And the forest was more thick than I thought.
"I think their catching up. And these woods are way to thick to the natural. This might not end well."
Back with the Ponies
"What the hay was that?" Applejack asked.
All of them were trying to process what just happened. "Well we got surrounded by timber wolves, almost got eaten. Then a tall hairless
"Twilight. What was that thing? It seemed to be wearing cloths. Ugly ones I might add." Rarity said. "I don't know. I have never read or seen anything about tall hairless monkeys or apes. It spoke equish too. I think we should follow it, it did kinda save our lives. And maybe it's the reason for the magic surge" Twilight concluded.
Everyone agreed. They soon took off and followed the trail that Joel made.
Meanwhile with Joel
"I better find a place to fight those things. If I keep running, I will surely be to weak to fight. And I will not loss to a plant." I have been running what has felt like a hour, and I could still hear those things right behind me. It is only a matter of time before I they catch me.
Suddenly, a bright flash of light came upon my eyes. I squinted, not being used to bright light after being in those woods. I soon realize that I have just come upon a clearing. "This seems like a good place to take care of those things. But it looks like I'm cornered, and there's a cliff with a raging river in it."
I then hear a rustling sound coming from the bushes. And right on time, nine very angry wood wolves pop out of the bushes. "Well there's no going back now."
The wolves then run at me. One of them jumps at me, but it ends up like the first one I killed. But then another one pins me to the ground. And right before it could bit my face, I stop it with my machete. We both then started to wrestle, me trying to throw it off, and it trying to get rid of my weapon. I soon kick him off me, and kill it before it could get up.
Right when I got up, two more surrounded me and pounced. I ducked, and they both collided with each other. They both then fell and laid down, shocked from the hit. I picked up one and threw it into the other, destroying them both.
I didn't notice that one of them was behind me. It ran a bit ne right on the butt."EEEEEEEOOOOOOOWWWW! Why you little!" I then swing around and shake it off, then stabbed it in the head.
As soon as the pain went down, I got bitten again. This time on the arm. I screamed. I think it might of been the worst pain I have ever felt. The wolf then tried to rip the flesh off my arm. I could feel my body getting weak from the loss of blood, and my head soon felt light. I then stab it in the head several times out of anger.
Even though the wolf was gone, the pain was excruciating. I knew that I would not last much longer.
Back with the main six
"Look at it go! It's kicking their butts!"
"Rainbow, ye do relize that it is badly wounded?" Applejack asked. "Yeah. But that just proves that it can take hits like a champ."
"Um. Shouldn't we help the poor thing out? Only if you want to though." said Fluttershy. Twilight responded, "Your right Fluttershy, we should help it" "Oh look. He's down to the last one, he's gonna win!" said Pinkie Pie, rudely interrupting Twilight.
The girls then looked back at the fight, wondering what will be the turn out.
Joels POV
I was down to the last one, and wouldn't you know it, it was the leader. He was bigger and seemed more suitable for fighting.
We both just stared at each other, waiting for one of us to make the first move. "Here boy. O'l Joel is going to teach you some new tricks. Now play dead!" I run towards the beast, and it runs at me. We jump at each other and start to thrash about.
We both had been pined down many times, and we both gained many scratches and wounds.
"I will not lose to a plant!" I yelled and used all the strengh I had in the final moments. What we never noticed was that we were getting dangerously close to the cliff.
We have finally just finished the wrestling and we stood up to stand our ground. We were both very tired, blood trickling down our bodies. I could hear the raging river bellow me.
The wolf finally had enough. He jumped at me one last time. I was too tired to get out of the way fast enough, he made both of us stumble back and fall down the cliff.
Back with the Ponies
"NO!" yelled Twilight.
The main six run to the edge of the cliff, believing that the creature that saved them died. They all soon cried, except Applejack of course.
"Wait look. There he is. It's swimming, it's alive!" yelled Rainbow Dash. "Of course it's alive Dashie, it got bit several times by timber wolves, and lost alot of blood. I'm pretty sure a little fall would not be enough to finish it off." said Pinkie Pie. The others look at the pink pony disturbed. "What?"
"Come on, we need to follow him. And see if we can help." ordered Twilight. Everyone nodded, and ran down the river to catch Joel.
15 MINUTES LATER
"There it is. It's on the bank." yelled Rainbow Dash who flew ahead. The wrest of the ponies soon were right by the body.
"What do ye think it is?" asked Applejack. "I don't know, but is it alive?" Twilight asked also.
Fluttershy slowly walked to the body and put a ear on it. "It's still alive, but the poor thing will die soon without medical care."
"Ok girls, we need to take it to the hospital right away." ordered Twilight. "Right." said everyone else. And they all left with the body in hand, or hoof.
Author's Note
Yay summer break. As I said, sorry for the wait. I went camping. Chapter 4 should be done soon.
Pain. That was the first thing I felt when I started to wake up. Somehow it was not as bad as earlier. Maybe the owner of those ponies found me and helped me as a thank you. I moved my fingers to make sure that I could still move, then I heard voices.
"Doctor, he's becoming conscious. Bring some water." said a female voice. "Right away Nurse Redheart." said another voice, this time a males. And Nurse Redheart, really. Am I in some cult where everyone has long names saying what they do.
I soon get the strength to open my eyes. My vision was blurry, all I could see was a white figure beside me. My vision soon improved, which allowed me to see where I was. I seemed to be in a hospital, however this hospital was different. It seemed more, low tech. It still had some technology, but it was nowhere near earth standards.
The next thing I noticed was that bandages covered my left arm, stained with some blood. Those wolves must have done some damage. My butt hurt as well, but was more of a annoyance than anything.
"It's good to see your up."
I turn my head around, only to see a white pony right beside me. "Did, did you just talk!?" I yelled. "Shhhh! Off course I did, and can you keep it down?" My mind just looped. "But ponies don't talk, only people do. This all has to be a bad dream." She started to get annoyed, "Sir, if this were a bad dream, Princess Luna would of stopped it by now."
"Now I was more confused, "Who is Princess Luna, and how did you know I am a male?" She suddenly blushed red, "Just a hunch." She lied, she saw my thing.
"It's best if you just get some rest, you can ask these questions later. Oh, my names Redheart. I've been taking care of you while you were out cold" she said putting a glass of water on a table by my bed.
"Thanks, I guess. I guess I should just take it easy for now. It will let me come up with more questions to ask you." I said. "If you want questions answered about Equestria, just ask Princess Twilight."
"Who's Princess Twilight?" I asked. "Just head to sleep" she said annoyed.
LATER
"So bored."
I couldn't fall asleep. My mind was racing through what just happened. "This is definitely not earth, and I can't be high ether. The pain in my arm is real. Now I'm stuck in a whole new world, and just talked to a pony. Maybe the ones I saved talk as well." These, and many more thoughts raced through my mind.
"I hope this will be better than working for dad. They did take care of me, so I'll give them a point for that."
"Lunch time." I sat up, only to see Redheart come in with a cart with food. "We don't know what you eat, so we just made a PBJ sandwich for you." I picked up the sandwich and took a bit out of it.
"Hey, this is pretty good. Thanks." I said with a full mouth. "Second point" I thought.
"Your welcome. Oh, you'll be getting visitors in about a hour. Just thought you should know."
Guests, who would want to vist me? I nodded and continued to eat my sandwich, signalling Redheart that she could go.
I soon finished the sandwich. I have to say, that was the best PBJ sandwich I have ever had, and the first. I then decided to take a nap, no one wants to sit around for an hour doing nothing.
I lay down, close my eyes, and let sleep take over my body.
1 HOUR LATER
There was a knocking on the door, which woke me up. And in came Redheart. "Your visitors are here, uhh"
'Joel"
"Joel, right. Anyways, come in girls."
Six ponies then come into the room. "Hey, your the ones I saved in those woods." I said surprised. "Well I didn't need saving. I would of taken care of those timber wolves myself." said the blue one.
The purple one then glared at her, and looked at me. "Don't mind her. Anyways, we thank you for saving us back there. Is it ok if we get your name?"
"Sure. The names Joel Williams, but you can call me Joel."
"Well it's nice ta meet ya Joel. Ma name's Applejack." said the orange one with a southern accent. "Her name is the same as that cereals." I thought. "Nice to meet ya, and you are." I said pointing at the blue, rainbow haired one.
"The names Rainbow Dash, fastest flier in Equestria, and future Wonderbolt." she said with pride. "What are the Wonderbolts?" I asked.
"Are you serious? You are definitely not from around here. They are only the coolest ponies ever. They do tricks, shows, and are very fast." I thought for a second, than replied, "You mean ariel acrobatics teams? We have those back where I'm from."
She then flew right in my face excited, "Really!? That's so cool. You got to tell me about them. I think we should hang out sometime if we get the chance, you seem like a cool guy. You did take out a pack of timber wolves. But if you dare to hurt any of my friends. Your bones will be a timber wolves chew toy." she said with a glare.
"Threat acknowledged , What the!" Suddenly, the pink one was right in my face, talking faster than sonic could run.
"Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie. Do you like parties? I love parties. I should throw you a welcome to ponyville ape thing party. Do you like cake? I love cake. My job is to make all kinds of sweets. My favorite flavour is all of them! What is your favorite flavour? Huh huh huh."
"Uh, vanilla." I said. "Jezz. This one acts like she had fifty shots of coffee, extra caffeine." I thought. "I see. You like to play it safe and keep it simple. Ok. Fluttershy, our next." She suddenly pulled in the yellow one, which was probably Fluttershy.
"Um, hi Fluttershy."
"EEPP!" She ran the the corner of the room and curled up into a pink ball. "Ok, thats just adorable." I thought.
"She ain't called Fluttershy for nothing, eh."
"Don't worry darling. She's always nervous when around new ponies. And you killing ten timber wolves doesn't help your case either. Anyways, my name's Rarity. Top fashion designer in Ponyville. I have a question for you."
"Sure Rarity. What is it?"
"Does you species wear cloths all the time?" she asked. I could tell she felt a bit uncomfortable asking that. "Um, yeah. Why you ask?"
"Darling, thats wonderful. I get to be the first pony ever to make cloths for a new species. All the time. That means that you can try on what's hot."
"Uhh. All you need to do is make me a set of cloths. I don't want to become your personal doll."
"Hehe. Sorry, got a bit carried away there. Don't worry, I'll make a closet full of cloths for you once your out. As thanks for saving me."
"Wow. Thanks Rarity." I said. "Oh it's nothing. Now, I think there's somepony that you still need to meet." Rarity said, nudging the purple one.
"Oh right sorry. My name is Twilight Sparkle. It is a great honor to meet a new species. I hope that your time here in Equestria has been enjoyable."
"You know you don't half to talk like that."
"Sorry. As a princess, I feel I should give you a formal greeting." she said. "Your a princess! Uh, sorry for not giving you a proper hello." "Shit. She's a princess. I hope I get to keep my head." I thought.
"Oh don't worry. I don't like to be treated as one much. You don't have to be formal."
"Whew. For a second there I thought I would loss my head." I said relieved. "Why would you loss your head?" Twilight asked. "Never Mind. So I think that's everyone. Now I have a truck load of questions for ya."
"Sorry Princess. But visiting hours are over. It is time to leave." said Redheart.
"Oh. Ok, coming. How about we talk later in my castle. I'll take you there when you are free to go."
"Ok, bye Twilight. Bye everyone."
"Well that went well. Too well." I thought. My suspicion levels have been raised.
They all gave a short wave and headed out the door. "Wow. What a day. Looks like I will be stuck here for awhile."
Author's Note
Sorry for the wait. The heat these days are really giving me a beating.
Peace!
Author's Note
Hey guys. Sorry for the really long wait. I've been busy for the last couple of weeks. Been camping with family, my recent birthday, and thinking of future chapters and how I can improve my story.It's doing, meh. Hey it's my first one. I hope you guys understand. The next chapter will be up soon. Anyways, enjoy the chapter.
Brohoof!
Chapter 5: The Plan
"Whew. That was close. You almost blew it Rainbow." Twilight exited the Hospital with the others.
Rainbow gave an annoyed face, "What do you mean almost blew it!? I did exactly what you told me to do." She flew up in Twilight's face. Applejack pushed Rainbow aside, and had her turn to speak.
"Say Twilight. Why did ya ask us to act that why around the feller? We acted as if he was our best friend. We just meet him, and don't know much about him." "She has a point darling. Why did you tell us to act that way? You said it sternly as well." Said Rarity, her face showing concern.
"Well, um." Twilight tried to stay calm, but she instantly had a nervous face. "Well, spit it out." Said Rainbow Dash pointing at her.
"Fine." Twilight said defeated. "I think we are not seeing who Joel truly is."
Pinkie Pie then jumped in, "Silly Twilight. Of course we know who he is. He's a hairless ape, duh." "No, not in that way Pinkie. I think there is more too him then meets the eye. And I think I know where he came from." She looked at the sky worried.
"Where do you suppose he came from darling." Now Rarity was starting to get nervous, afraid of the answer.
Twilight then faced the ground, "I Believe he came from.......Tartarus."
DUH DUH DUUUUUUH
The girls turn around to see Pinkie holding a voice recorder. "What?"
The attention soon went back to Twilight. Everyone stared at Twilight. "Whoa whoa whoa. Is she for real." Rainbow said jokingly. Applejack gave a quick glare at her and moved her attention to Twilight.
"Say what." She said bluntly.
Fluttershy now got in the conversation. "Um. How do you know if he is from Tartarus. I hope he isn't." She shakes behind her hair, afraid of the thought of another evil monster trying to take over Equestria.
"Well. When he was in the hospital. I looked up on animals of equestria in my library. None of the animals in the books I read fit his description. Secondly. He was able to take out a whole pack of timber wolves. A normal pony would have trouble taking out one. They didn't even form into their giant form. They must of thought it was not worth it. Finally. As he was fighting the timber wolves, I felt some kind of magic connected to him. I wasn't able to identify what kind of magic it was. But I was able to tell that the magic seemed to be dormant."
"You mean like sleeping, right?" Applejack asked.
"Well kinda."
Rainbow Dash landed by Applejack and gave Twilight a blank look. " Do you really think that he is an escaped creature from Tartarus, waiting for the right time to strike, and saved us to make himself look good. Twilight, I think you might be over reacting a bit."
"I am not over reacting!" Twilight yelled.
Everyone was taken aback by her sudden outburst. Twilight calmed down and lowered her head. "Sorry everypony. Ever since Tireks rampage, I have been more cautious around strange things. Celestial never knew he escaped, and Joel could have escaped as well when Cerberus left his post. Sorry if I am acting as a jerk, but as a princess of Equestria, it's my job to protect everypony from threats. Joel could very well be a threat. I hope you understand."
Fluttershy walked up to Twilight and gave her a hug. "It's ok Twilight. I understand. But I think you should not think of him as a monster just because he's different."
"She's right Twilight. I'm pretty sure thinking of him as a monster is not really a princess of FRIENDSHIP thing. Though I think we should keep an eye on him. If he shows any sign of being evil. Then he'll be having a date with my hooves." Rainbow put a smug look on her face, hitting her two front hooves together.
Twilight mood brightened. "Your right. I shouldn't jugde him. But we still need to be careful. What should we do with him?"
Everyone put a hoof on their chin and thought for a moment. Pinkie suddenly got an idea.
"Why don't we take him to Princess Celestia as our prisoner." She said with a smile.
Rarity stepped in. "Don't you think that's a little harsh darling?" She thought maybe they could just ask the princess's to come here.
"Pinkie, thats not a bad idea. But lets change it a bit. I know! How about I go to Chanterlote, get some guards, bring them here. And have them put a sleeping spell on him."
"Uh, Twilight. Don't ye have guards at yer castle?" Applejack asked. "Oh. Um....no. No guards makes the place seem more welcome. Plus I can handle myself. Besides, we need those guards guarding Chanterlote."
"Oh, that makes sense. Thanks." Applejack smiled.
Rainbow moved Applejack aside to have her turn. "Why don't you just put him to sleep now, and we take him to Chanterlote. Or just send a letter to Princess Celestia and ask for some guards." Rainbow had some good points, but Twilight had an answer.
"Well first off. Only guards have rights to take prisoners, and plus I need to go to Chanterlote for a meeting. So it's the perfect time to bring this up."
Rainbow thought for a moment. She nodded. "Your right Twilight. Maybe your plan isn't that bad. When do you have to go?" She asked.
"Tomorrow actually. So, who's going to take care of Joel while I'm gone?" Twilight asked. Locking him in her castle would obviously make him angry and try to escape. And someone needs to keep an eye on him.
Rarity was the first to answer. "Sorry darling. I have to complete an order heading to the Crystal Empire. I need as much time as possible to complete the dresses."
"Well I could do it. But I have a ton a baking to do tomorrow. Sorry." Said Pinkie.
Fluttershy was next. "Well, um. Tomorrow is cleaning day. I'd love to take care of him, but I have a lot of dirt and mud to clean." She said disappointed.
"Sorry Twilight. I'm busy as well. I've gotta help Big Mac plow the fields. I also think he said something about a worm infestation."
Everyone turned to Rainbow Dash. "Please tell me you have nothing to do tomorrow." Said Twilight.
Rainbow had planned on practicing some new moves. She knew if she took Joel in. She would have to keep an eye on him. Which means no tricks. "Well um, I." Rainbow really wanted to fly tomorrow, but she couldn't just ditch her friends needs like that. She's the element of loyalty for crying out loud.
"Yeah, I'm free tomorrow. I'll take care of him."
Twilight ran to her and gave her a hug. "Thanks Rainbow." "Yeah yeah your welcome. Now what do you want me to do with him when he's out?" She asked pushing Twilight off her. "Just keep him in your house. And make sure he knows nothing about this conversation. Ok."
"You got it." Rainbow saluted. She then flew off to her house to get ready. On the way she though about what just she agreed to do. "Man. I hope I made the right chose."
Chapter 6: A Day at Rainbows
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Author's Note
Hey guys. Ok, just a heads up. Part 2 will take awhile. I am writing a completely new story at the moment. I'll at least try to get one chapter down before I continue this story. So please be patient. Thanks, and enjoy the story.
Chapter 7: The Search part 1
"Whew, finally. The meetings over. I don't know how you two are able to handle those daily." Twilight sighed. She, Princess Celestia, and Princess Luna had just finished a long boring meeting with a bunch of nobles.
"I swear sister. They want more and more each meeting." Luna complained. She was never a fan of the nobles, except for Fancy Pants of course. She especially hated Blueblood though, the most greedy stalion she thinks she has ever meet.
Celestia patted her sister on the back. "I know it's hard Luna. But it's something we just have to deal with. Maybe in the future they will start to show some generosity." She tried to comfort her little sister.
Luna lowered her head. "I doubt that."
Though the nobles problems were annoying, that was not on Twilights mind. She wanted permission to borrow some guards, and tell Celestia and Luna what she and her friends had found. But, before Twilight could bring up the subject, Celestia spoke.
"So Twilight. Did you find anything in the Everfree forest that might be linked to the magic surge?"
Twilight was surprised that Celestia brought it up before she did. "Well, I think we did."
Luna was curious, "Well, what did thou find?"
"Well." She was trying to come up with a description of Joel. "Have you ever heard of a creature that walks upright, has hair only on it's head, has no hoofs, wear cloths all the time, has claw like things on it's long arms, talk equish, and wear strange things on its feet?"
Celestia and Luna thought for a bit. They had never heard of such a creature. They didn't think one could live in Equestria, maybe even the planet. Celestia was the first to respond. "I have never heard of a creature like that before. I'm interested though."
Luna was next. "Does thou suppose this creature was the reason for the magic surge? If it is, is it dangerous?"
Twilight sat down on the floor and looked up. "Well, I believe so. He took down an entire pack of Timber wolves by himself. They even didn't transform." The princesses were surprised yet impressed by the feat. They had never heard much stories of ponies winning against a Timber Wolf, let alone a pack."
"So is it a threat?" Celestia asked.
Twilight was nervous about answering that one. She didn't want to seem like a jerk. "Well I have a theory."
Luna was even more curious. "Well tell us, were waiting."
"Well." Twilight gulped. "I think he is an escaped monster from Tartarus."
Celestias and Lunas eyes widened, and their mouths hanged open. "Are you sure Twilight?" Asked Celestia.
"Well. All the facts seem to point him to be." Twilight responded. Celestia and Luna just stood there in thought, the something popped up in Celestias mind.
"Twilight. Did you recieve the letter I sent to you last week?" She asked.
Twilight put a hoof on her chin. "No. Why? Is it important?" She asked franticly.
"Yes it is Twilight. It said that now I have a daily patrol of guards that check on the monsters in Tartarus, so that we would be prepared for another attack. It also said you could ask said guards about the status of the monsters. You did give it to Twilight, right Spike." She glared at Spike, who was on Twilights back.
"Um...well. I was on a boat when you sent it. It kinda fell in the lake, sorry." He rubbed the back of his head, chuckling nervously.
Celestia sighed. "Well since your here Twilight, lets check on the report. Guard!" Out of nowhere, a unicorn in gold armour came and bowed.
"Yes princess."
"Please bring me todays report from Tartarus." She said kindly.
"As you wish princess." As quickly as he came, he left. After about a minute, he came back with a scroll. "Here you go your majesty." He lowered his head lifting the scroll.
"Thank you Swift Hoofs. You may leave now." Celestia said kindly. The guard bowed once more and quickly left.
Celestia used her magic to open the scroll and see it's contents. "Lets see." Her eyes scrolled down the surprisingly long paper. It took her about two minutes to get to the bottem. "Well Twilight. According to this, all the monsters are in their cells, which means." She looked at Twilight waiting for an answer.
Twilight blushed at her mistake. "Joel is not from Tartarus. Which means he's not a monster." There was an awkward silence in the hall, both Celstia and Luna looking at Twilight with half eyes. Twilight smiled nervously. She wanted to get back to Ponyville now.
"Well...um. Joel dosen't know about this misunderstanding, so we can just forget about this. And I head back to Ponyville. Sounds good? Bye." Twilight walked away embarrassed, not wanting to continue the conversation.
"Twilight." Celestia had put on her most serious voice today. All Twilight could do was stop and answer.
"Yes?" Twilights head fell.
"I know you are trying to be cautious, but you know it's not right to judge somepony just because they are different. Remember when you sent me that friendship letter back when you first meet Zecora the zebra. I believe you remember what's on it, don't you?" She asked.
Twilights head was even more lower then before. "Yes, I remember. I'm sorry." Twilight said disappointed at herself. How could she forget a friendship leason, as the princess of friendship? "I guess you must punish me for my wrong doing Celestia. Go ahead." She said defeated.
"Punish you! Hahahahaha." Celestia started to laugh, which was not common. All Twilight did was look at her confused, her mind trying to compute why Celestia was laughing.
"Celestia, what's so funny?" She asked.
Celestia soon calmed down and got back into posture. "Twilight, why would I ever punish you. Everypony makes mistakes, even me and Luna. Do you also remember the time when you had your breakdown. I was planning to give you some sort of punishment, but your friends convinced me to not do so. They told me that everypony makes mistakes, and thats true. When you make mistakes, what you can do is learn from them, and try to be better." Celestias words of wisdom brought up Twilights mood. Twilight smiled and gave her former mentor a hug.
"You right Celestia, thank you."
"It's all right. You are right about one thing though." Celestia let go of Twilight. "It's a good thing Joel doesn't know about your mistake, otherwise, I believe things would get complicated." She chuckled.
There was a knock on the door, it was Luna who answered.
"Thou may enter." She answered. In came another guard. He bowed and spoke.
"Princess, there's an element of harmony that wants to speak with you immediately. Shall we let her in?"
"Bring her in." Luna nodded. The guard obeyed and headed to the entrence. There was silenece for a minute, until the faint sound of yelling caught the princesses attention.
"TwiliiiiiIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!" There was a loud crash, and Twilight fell down. She looked around, only to see Rainbow Dash under a broken pot. "Hehe. Sorry for the entrence." Rainbow blushed.
"Rainbow, what's the meaning of this?" Twilight looked at her friend angerly. Rainbow quickly got out of the pile and grabbed Twilight.
"Bad things have happened! I messed up! He's gone! I don't know where he is! I failed! It's all my fault!" Rainbow was speaking at speeds Pinkie Pie would be impressed at. She then fell down face first, and started to hit the floor with her hoof.
"Rainbow, calm down! What happened?" Twilight tried to comfort her friend, strocking her back.
"Just read the note." She passed a note to Twilight, and continued her banging. Twilight had to put Rainbow to sleep in order to read the note without noise. Twilight read the note. Her eyes widened, and her mouth dropped. She read it a second time to make sure she was reading it right. She was. Twilight soon became very dizzy, and fainted. Landing on Rainbow Dash.
Celestia and Luna were shocked. Celestia now picked up the letter. However, when she finished it, she stayed calm. "Luna. Send a letter to the elements and Cadence. I'll get a search party ready."
Luna didn't even have to ask why, her sisters face said it all. She nodded, and ran to her room. Celestia on the other hoof, went the other direction. After putting Twilight and Rainbow to bed.
She knew she had to act fast. Who knows where Joel went off to.
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Joel had found his way towards the Frozen North. Ahead of him where tall, snowy mountains. "Hmm. That looks like a good place to hide. I don't see ponies climbing mountains, and it's probably too windy for pegasi to fly." In his mind, he never wanted to see a pony again. They hurt him, mentally. Joel knew now there was only one way to live, alone. Just like how he has been most of his life.
He continued running towards the mountains, and as he came closer, it started to get colder. "Good thing I have some thick cloths packed up." He thought.
Later, he noticed something shiny to the east. Curious, and needing of a break. Joel sat on a rock and took out his binoculars.
"What the." Joel was speechless. It was a city made of crystal, hence the glow. He got a good look at the city. Weird crystal like ponies wondered the streets. A giant tower at the center of the city stood high into the sky. What caught Joels eyes was the weird heart shaped gem under the tower. It glowed brightly in the sun rays.
"This place just gets weirder and weirder." He said taking a bite out of an energy bar. He soon continued walking to the mountains. Not noticing he was being watched.
<><><><><><><><><Meanwhile
"Cadence. Cadence!" Called Shining Armour, nocking on his wife's room.
"What is it?" Cadence asked. She was in the middle of having her daily break from duties. She would always read a book on the balcony at this time.
Shining opened the door. "Something very serious." His voice full of worry.
Cadence ears perked. She closed her book and made her way to her husband. "Oh dear. What is it!" Her face showing concern. Shining passed her a letter. Cadence looked at it in surprise. "It's from auntie Luna." She could tell because of the moon on the seal. She opened the letter and read it aloud.
Dear Cadence and Shining Armour
I hope this came at the right time. We have important news. A strange being calling himself Joel, is on the run. He ran away after finding out Twilight mistaked him for a creature from Tartarus. He is probably hurt, and would most likely get angry if he is approched by a pony. We don't know if he is dangerous, however it's best to be cautious around him at this time. Twilight claims he took down a pack of Timber Wolves by himself. I have already sent this letter to the elements of harmony. Them, and a search party will search the south. I ask of you to search the north. On the back of this letter is a rough description of what he looks like. We hope we will be able to find him before anypony gets hurt. Good luck.
Princess Luna
Cadence was surprised, yet exited. She wanted to meet this Joel, and learn more about him. Shining Armour on the other hoof was more serious with the matter. If this Joel really did take out a pack of Timber Wolves, he could be dangerous when angry. He needed to find this creature quickly.
Cadence then fliped the letter to see the description. "Lets see. Tall and bipedal. Very little hair, only on it's head. Wears cloths. Claw like things at the end of its long arms. Highly intelligent and strong. Can talk equish. Oh my. What an interesting creature." She had never heard of a creature like this. She was thinking of all the things she could learn.
"Ok. I'll get a search party ready. I'll be back later today." He ran towards the barracks.
Candence was unamused. She grabbed Shining with her magic, and put him face to face with her. "What do you mean I'll. I'm coming too you know." She said with determination.
"You can't go. It's too dangerous." Shining warned.
Cadence gave a light chuckle at his statement. "Oh don't worry. I can handle myself. Besides, you might end up in a situation where some talking, or negotiating may be needed. And no offence, I'm the best mare for the job. Plus, the letter said he was hurt. Most likley emotionally. So he might need some love and compasion."
Shining considered her testimony. She was right. She could be a graet help. "Ok, you can come. Just be careful."
"Don't worry. I'll be fine." She gave him a hug and kiss. She then walked to her room to get prepared. Leaving a blushing prince behind.
Chapter 8: The Search part 2
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