The Accidental Journey

Damn this infinity-sided die! I mean, I know it has infinite outcomes, but did it have to be an interdimensional travel outcome? I mean seriously, I liked my old job as a guard, preventing people from rolling the exact same die I just rolled. Of course it’s only illegal in 57 dimensions. My jurisdiction only covers those dimensions and I was out of my jurisdiction when I rolled it. Dimensional travel is screwed up in that I can go to the same dimension, and each time I go, I go through three different dimensions.

Sure, if I get back to my job’s headquarters in a fifth rate dimension, to be exact dimension 48b, I can probably get away with it because I have an arrogant boss. I’ll explain to him that during my last mission I ran into an issue with the owner of the die in dimension 52d and we wrestled for the die and it rolled out of my hand. Luckily I grabbed the die before falling into this dimension. And when I say falling, I mean that I can feel the wind rushing in my hair above me, and my gut wrenching like I'm  about to throw up.

I’ll never get back to my job because it's been about five minutes and I'm still falling. By my count I've fallen 10 miles. Unless there is a lake under me and something breaks the surface tension, which has a very slim chance of occurring considering I don't know the world I'm in, I’m probably going to die. I don't dare open my eyes. I just hope I didn’t lose the die. Oh wait, who the fuck cares?

It's been at least 25 fucking minutes and I've fallen over 50 miles. I'm not going to live even if I land in water that has the surface tension broken. Wait, I'm slowing down. What's happening?  It has to be my imagination, but it feels so real. I mean I can feel something on my back moving, but I’ve never had wings ever in the 57 dimensions I've been to. When traveling through dimensions you generally turn into the species closest to your genetic composition. Even if this is real I'm not making it out of here without a broken leg, which I can deal with. Of course I could use the die and hope it doesn't come up with dangerous outcomes that equal death, or create a working dimensional portal I learned how to create awhile back.

My landing worked out better than expected. Nothing is broken and I’m still breathing. And yet another good fortune; there is a lake nearby.  Wait a minute, something's wrong. Why can't I walk on two legs? Oh shit, why are my feet hooves and what's with the black fur? Let's just get to the lake before I decide whether to commit suicide or not. Just when you think you already had enough ‘oh shit’ moments to at least last a day, you find out you're a black horse-like creature with a damn purple mane with a horn and wings, and not to mention the sex change. My wife is going to kill me for this and it's not even my fucking fault. Oh yeah, this officially is the worst day of my life. This is going to be a long day as I figure this out. I'm going to kill the bastard who created this die once I'm back in my own dimension. Let's just hope this planet has what I need to create a working dimensional portal. Seeing how there is what sounds like speaking to the north, I think I'll head that way and blend in with the civilians.

        Well let’s see, there are about fifty civilians just staring at me like I have six heads. Then I notice something: all of them either have a horn, wings, or neither but none have both so what does that make me with both? Please don't tell me I'm some kind of mutant! Lucky the die also allowed me to understand their language. Most didn't say anything useful considering the fact they were still in shock, but one shouted, ‘Get Twilight Sparkle.’

    Suddenly someone shot towards the other side of town. I allowed my gaze to wander to the town’s architecture, which revealed that all the houses were not very impressive. From where I was standing it seemed to be more like medieval era buildings. Considering I've been to 57 dimensions, that would make sense for why it wasn't to impressive.

       Turns out this Twilight Sparkle is just like me in both having a horn and wings apparently. We're called alicorns, a combination of the three species I saw when I walked into town. Which is useful information, considering the fact that I’m not sure how long it will take to find the materials for an inter-dimensional portal.

After a few minutes I got questioned about who I am and who my parents were and where they were, which I lied about except for my parents’ location. I told them my parents were dead. I also told them my name, which I based from the fact that every other being was named after something else.

I chose the name Dimensional Rift which, coupled with my parent's location, shocked the beings so much they began to catch flies till I simply just death glared the whole crowd. This caused them to back pedal and ask what they should do with me. They decided to leave me with Twilight Sparkle, which I didn't mind. Apparently she was a suck up for those who seemed helpless, which is good considering now I can find out why the subspecies of alicorn was created and whatever else I needed to know about this new world.

Turns out Twilight's house is a castle. Not really what I expected but it fits the medieval theme of this planet. After we walked through a couple doors we found the guest bedroom, which was huge. I mean 50 people could fit into one room and there would still be room for the bookshelf and desk.

She smiled and said, "I'll let you take it in for a few minutes then give you a tour of the rest of the castle and give you hints on where I’ll be most of the time if you need anything. Also there is someone you need to meet, seeing how you're going to be staying here for awhile till you're old enough to own your own house."

After standing there for a few minutes I got directed through the castle, which had a swimming pool, library, dining room, private study, a few other bedrooms, closets, kitchen quite a few bathrooms and other assorted rooms for different purposes. The only rooms I was interested in were the study and library. Otherwise I could care less.

I always was an outcast because I read more than socialize. Luckily I finished my education in my world before my parents died, so the mathematics here should be easy as well as reading and writing. But I'll be behind in the world's history. Hell, in my dimension before my parents died I was going to college for advanced coding and getting every other mathematical degree I could get.

Fortunately I was the youngest student to ever graduate from high school on my planet, which shocked every teacher I had. It was even more surprising considering the fact that my family was poor, so I had to learn this stuff on my own. By doing this I landed about 12 scholarships to the desired school of my choosing. I got four years in college, earning my bachelor degree in many mathematical-related jobs, but then I decided to change degrees when I found out my parents were dead. I changed to a career that would suit my desire for revenge. So I think I'm fit for any test they throw at me.

"So Dimensional Rift, where are you from?" Twilight asks.

"I don't remember. It's been eighteen years since I was there. My parents died and I left. I couldn't stand being there anymore.  Too many memories".

"That's too bad. But what I really want to know is how you became an alicorn," Twilight wondered.

"What do you mean?" I asked her.

"Well, most ponies aren't born as alicorns. They have to earn that position, and you being an alicorn means you did something special to earn the right to be a perfect combination of all three species," she explained to me.

"I don't know, I mean I just have been on for so long I don't remember," I lied, knowing it would only cause more questions.

"Alright, maybe we can figure it out later although what's strange is the fact you don't have a cutie mark yet, which means your special talent is still unknown. But we'll find out what you're good at. Now, what do you say we contact the proper authorities to see if I can adopt you?” she stated, “Considering there are only a few alicorns in existence that we know of, I would act as your legal guardian".

"Alright, but what about the person you wanted me to meet?" I remarked, wondering about what she said.

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot,” she said, and then called out, “Spike, would you come down here and meet Dimensional Rift?".

"Coming Twilight! I just finished reorganizing your bedroom’s bookshelf" said a voice

Suddenly this purple reptile-like creature walked into the room.

"Dimensional Rift, this is Spike, my number one assistant who is also a dragon." She must have read my expression on the last part because it seemed like she wasn't going to say the species if I hadn't looked at him, intrigued by his structure.

"Also Spike, send a message to Celestia that I'm adopting this alicorn and would like the guards to send the adoption papers immediately. Also create a file on her because I know there isn't a thing known about her. Check all of the spots Pinkie will pop out of because by the look in the eyes of Dimensional Rift when the crowd backed away from her, I can tell she won't like Pinkie's surprises," she instructed to Spike.

A few minutes later in Canterlot…

"Well, that session of a day in court worked out better than most,” a regal, white alicorn spoke out. Suddenly a scroll appeared in front of her. She read it and said, “A message from Twilight. I wonder what it is this time.” She was Celestia, ruler of all of Equestria.

After reading the letter through about twenty times, shocked by the fact that there is another alicorn out there besides the ones that are known, Celestia decided to teleport to Ponyville after creating a file for the new alicorn. She had a suspicious feeling about what has actually happened with this alicorn.

About 10 seconds later in Twilight's castle….

"Celestia, what are you doing here? I thought you usually send your guards for these matters," said Twilight

"Normally yes, but this is a special case," Celestia said with the royal Canterlot voice.

"So did you get the adoption papers I asked for?"

"Yes Twilight. Here you go. Make sure you have that filled out by sunset tomorrow."