Crossing Worlds

Just another boring day living the suburban dream. You check the clock while laying in bed. It read 3:15. You sighed as you scratched your head in frustration as you stared at the ceiling out of boredom.  You live with your mom in a small house in an everyday neighborhood Where nothing interesting ever seems to happen. You live on broken promises of better times ahead once you finished high school. But it seems like promises are not enough.

  “[YN] , i’m home!” You sit up on your bed when you heard your mom’s familiar voice.

  You walk out of your room towards the foyer to meet her as she enters. Her light brown hair seems a bit messy, but her blue eyes shines with sweetness.

“Hello, [YN] how was your last day of school today?”

“It was fine.” You watch as your mother puts her purse down and takes out her cellphone to call somebody. She’s a very important business woman for a major corporation , so you don’t mind that she doesn’t usually have time to talk.

As you walked into the kitchen you picked up a small , shiny red apple and take it into the livingroom to eat, all while mentally reviewing what your history teacher had taught you on your last day of school. ”Magic is an important factor in the Middle ages , he had instructed.”many kings and queens had their servants perform feats of magic for them. It was a tradition and an important part of their history.”

“Magic ,” you mumble.”Who  cares about magic?”

After finishing your apple you went back into your room and picked up your yearbook,  which had been resting on your desk. You flip to the page where everyone’s signatures were. One reads  I will miss your kindness and laughter make sure you have a great summer! After looking at a few more ,you close the book as your mom came in with a new business suit  on.

  “Alright , [YN]  be honest with me… does this looks okay?”

She turns around a few times while you check out the outfit.

“It looks alright, it would probably look better with those hoop earrings you have.” Your mom smiles with this  response  happy with her suit now that you have approved it. As she walks out the door, though, her smile flatters and she freezes as she let out a small moan of pain, rubbing her back in dismay.

“You, okay mom?” You asked concerned.

“I’m alright but, my darn back is killing me.”

After thinking for a moment you say, “ Well you don’t worry, because i’ll set the table and do the dishes tonight. Also you should see a chiropractor about that back soon.”

“Your mom smiles and warmly hugs you.”Thank you ,[YN]. You’re always so generous, especially when i’m in pain like this.”

“No problem mom.”

After setting the table you and your mom had leftover chinese food from last night. As you ate, your mom began getting a lot of phone calls, which she formally answers and quickly ends. You sigh, continuing to pick at your food.

She ends by making one last long  phone call to her sister. Once  her calls subside, she turns and looks at you. “Well, [YN] it looks like i’ll be in Minnesota for a huge business meeting and convention for more than half of the summer so, I called your Aunt Becky, and she told me you could come stay with her in the city while i’m away.”

You want to say something, and you feel a deep unsettling disappointment about spending your summer away from your mom, but you know that she’s only doing her best so she could support the both of you, so you kept silent.

“I know it’s hard, but please remember ,always text or call me every day. Oh and listen to your Aunt Becky.”

You sigh, finally looking up to meet your mother’s eyes.

“My Loyalty is to my family.Of course I will.”

“Good, well i’m heading off to bed. Goodnight honey.” She gives you a quick hug then heads off to her room.

“This is going to be a long summer, ” You whisper as you gather up all the dishes to wash.

“Goodbye, i’ll take good care of [YN] , don’t you worry!” Your Aunt Becky calls out to your mom as she drives away.

“Bye mom ,” you say quietly to yourself.

As soon as your mother is gone, your Aunt Becky turned to you.” Now then, I should welcome you to my apartment, [YN] you will be staying here for the next two months, so listen to what i’m telling you now. We have a high school here called Canterlot High, so maybe you can meet some of the teenagers that go there since they’ll be on summer vacation too. Oh, and here’s your room.”

You and your Aunt Becky walked into a small compact room with a single bed and dresser. There was a small window that was overlooking the streets of the city to the left of your bed , and a green plant on the right side. “Now , I know this isn’t very big, but you’ll have to make do.After all it’s only for  two months.” Aunt Becky smiles and looks at you for a response.

“It’s…. nice , and i’ll be fine for now, I guess.”

“Alright good. Your Uncle Henry is usually out working, but he’ll be home at night in time for dinner. “ Looking out the window your aunt puts on a thoughtful face. You go up to see what she was looking at,and see a big building with a sign in front of it that reads, Canterlot High School.” Why don’t you go see if anyone is hanging out in front of Canterlot? Maybe some of the students hasn’t left yet.”

Deciding to do as you were told you nod, grab a water bottle and walked out of your small room and out the front door of their appartment. After walking four flights of stairs , you exit through the lobby and found yourself outside. As you made your way over to the park, you found a large statue nearby. Feeling thirsty, you walk towards the statue, open your water bottle, and began to drink from it. But, as you lean against the statue, it engulfs you and you fall into the unknown.

“Now, i’m pretty sure you’re all wondering why I called you girls here after Twilight’s previous encounter with the human world,” Princess Celestia says to the six ponies in front of her.

“Yeah, I thought Twilight already defeated Sunset Shimmer? Is she acting up again?” Rainbow Dash asks warily. Celestia laughs at the rainbow pony’s assertives then responds, “No, she is doing is doing quite well in her friendship lessons. But you are all here for a different reason.”

“A party?” Pinkie Pie guesses.

“Pikie? Do you really think y'all really think the princess would invite us here for a party , in the human world?” Applejack asks  Pinkie Pie, and the pink mare slumps down in sadness.

Ignoring the rambunctious pink pony, Celestia turns to Twilight, “ Princess Twilight, I must inform you with some really interesting news many years ago a young filly was born who was said to be a wielder of the Gold crown, an artifact not unlike your Elements of Harmony.

In fact, the Gold Crown is able to work with the Elements of Harmony if especially great power is needed. However, many wanted this filly dead, and considering that they were a newborn and it’s parent’s were mere unicorns who could barely protect themselves from such huge threats, they needed to find somewhere safe until they were old enough, and strong enough to protect themselves from these threats.After a short pause, Princess Celestia  continued.” Their parents came to Luna,and I, begging for us to send them somewhere safe so nopony could find them.So I sent them through the mirror into the human world, and they have been raised there as a human ever since. However, now that they’re about your age, and is able to defend themselves, I am bringing them back so they may be able to wield the Gold Crown and be back where they belong.”

A surprise silence holds the room as Princess Celestia finishes her speech. A few of the friends looked at each other in awe, but no words were said.

“I have seen where they will be by the portal, and when they are near, it will open now, since Luna and I are able to control it better now, yes, they-” Princess Celestia was soon interrupted by screaming, and a bright flash of light as a pony stumbles through the mirror.

Screaming, you stumble through a swirling vortex ,unaware if you were upside down or rightside up. Finally, you collide with a hard cold floor, and laid there with confusion, and dizziness. As your vision clears, you find yourself in a room with colorful people ….?looking over you. Wait. No. Not people. ponies! As a pink pony came over to you she pokes your nose, and you yell, and jump up on two legs, only to fall down again.

“Pinkie Pie, whatever did you do that for?” A white one with purple mane asks.

“Sorry, I was just making sure they were okay!” The pink one answers  bouncing up , and down.

You began to hyperventilate. Ponies are talking! Ponies are talking! Ponies, are freaking talking! Suddenly, you feel a gentle hoof on your back, and you look behind you to see a pure white mare with a flowing mane.

“Hello,” she says calmly. “Don’t worry we won’t hurt you.”

You gulp nervously, and tried standing on two legs again, only to falter, and fall down again. Ugh, what is wrong with me? You look down at your body to see that you have no legs, but to see a body of a pony. You gazed wildly at your (B/C) body, complete with hooves, and all. As you began to hyperventilate again, you grab your hair, to instead to find a (H/C) mane, and tail of the same color. Also as you felt your head, you had found a horn. Then suddenly, something catches your eye. On your flank you find a tattoo - looking thing of a golden crown.

The large white mare speaks again, “ Calm down, everything is going to be alright, you’re a pony now, and so you probably shouldn’t be standing on two legs” She chuckles.

Shakily, you stand up on all four you're a little wobbly but as soon as you build up confidence you began to take a few cautious  steps.

“That’s it, you got it.” A new voice was heard. You turned to the seven ponies who were watching you. A orange one, a yellow one, a blue one, a purple one , a white one , and a dark blue one. It was the purple one that had spoken  to you. Unlike the other ponies. She looked similiar to the large white mare.  The pure white mare approaches you slowly, and calmly, and then bends her head down to speak to you. “What is your name? “

“...[YN] my name is [YN]."

“ Well, [YN] , I have brought you here because, you may have taken a human form, but you were born here many years ago, as a pony.”

You looked up at her frantically, “ But then why was I born in the human world?” Who are my pony parents? Why…” The large white mare held up a hoof to silence you.

“ There will be time to explain latter, for now let us begin with introductions. My name is Princess Celestia, ruler of this kingdom called Equestria. I cause the sun to rise, and set among other things. This is my sister Princess Luna, the Princess of the night. She controls the moon among other things as well.” The deep blue mare emerges from the group with a serious expression donned.You now see she is a pony with a horn and wings,  just likeprincess Celistia.

“Charmed i’m sure.” She puts out a hoof towards you and you stare at it questioningly and she gives you a face. “What…? Are you not aware of the proper Canterlot greeting…? I suppose you wouldn’t… very well then.”

“And these ponies are mares who wield the Elements of Harmony, jewels that keep the balance of Harmony here in Equestria. I’ll let them introduce themselves to you .” Celestia then steps back to reveal six smiling ponies

The first one to step forward is another pony with wings, and a horn,it was the purple one from before. You observe that she is smaller than the other two.

“Hi [YN], my name is Twilight Sparkle Element of Magic. Please to meet you.”

Next a blue one with a rainbow mane, and tail flies up.”what’s up? I’m Rainbow Dash Element of Loyalty. Famous for my speed, and awesomeness across Equestria.” She offers you a hoof which causes you to smile for the first time that you have arrived, and you reached up to bump your hoof to hers.

A pretty yellow pegasus with a long pink mane peeks out and then, gracefully approaches you. “ Hi, i’m Fluttershy the element of kindness,” she whispers, not looking you in the eye then quickly stepping back.

A orange pony with a southern accent and cowboy hat plods forward, and shakes your hand roughly, “Well howdy [YN], i’m Applejack it’s pleased to meet ya, [YN] i’m the element of honesty, and honestly I think we’ll have some great times together.”

Elegantly a white unicorn steps forward, flipping her gorgeous purple mane as she says, “Hi [YN], I am Rarity the element of generosity. Hmm… I do believe we will become great friends stop by my boutique sometime and I can make you something free of charge .”

“My turn, my turn, MY TURN!” A overjoyed pony hops forward, nearly ready to burst out  with excitement. “I’m Pinkie Pie, and we’re going to be such great friends!” Oh oh, I know! I’ll throw you a pony party, since now, you’re a pony! Oh, i’m the Element of Laughter! Ha ha ha!”

“Now, I know this is a lot to take in but, you will have to grow accustomed to being a pony. I want you to go live with Twilight in Ponyville, learn about friendship, and magic with her, and write me letters of what you learned, just like the other six do. I will be looking forward from hearing from you.”

“Princess, does this mean they will be living in my tree?”

“Yes Twilight, it will be your responsibility as a princess in order to welcome back [YN], in Equestria.and teach them our history as well as the magic of friendship.”

Twilight nods solemnly, then turns to you. “Come on[YN], let's get you to Ponyville.”

Deciding to play along with the ponies, you noded and shakily followed Twilight out as you were still shocked from being teleported to another world.

“You’ll be staying here in my tree during your stay here in Ponyville until we can find you a permanent home.”

Twilight quickly trots into the tree and searched for a particular book among the many shelves. She levitated a certain book with her magic and lands it on the floor in front of you. With curiosity you opened the book that entitled

Magic for beginners. You skimmed through it then notices that Twilight was smiling at you.

“This was the book I used when I was first studying magic, I don’t use it anymore, and you don’t know anything about magic yet, so I want you to have it.”

“Wow… I can do magic? Twilight nods. “Thank you Twilight really I don’t know what to say, but thank you.” You said. You began looking over each spells until one catches your eye.

“Hmm, levitation is that a easy one?”

“Yes, and it’s a practical one that you will use on a daily basis.” Twilight runs around and then quickly grabs a quill then drop it on the table.

“Here, let's give it a try try levitating this quill.” You turned to the quill that laid on the table.

You closed your eyes as you listened to what Twilight tells you what to do.

“Okay, now really focus with your mind completely with the quill, taking a deep breath as you felt power coursing through your horn, pouring out in a great stream of light A blue aurora suddenly surrounds the quill and it slightly begins to lift from the table.

“Yes, yes ,that's it! Twilight whispers as you continue to lift the quill.

All of a sudden the quill is off the ground, and in your horns magical grasp. You smiled as you began to fly the quill in the air for a little bit, feeling as though this what you were meant to do.

“Nice work [YN], you’ve already figured out the basics of levitating. You sure do have strong magic, despite the fact that it’s never been uses all these years.” You smile at her finally putting the quill down, on the table and breathing a sigh of relief. “And now, it’s time for you to learn about the magic of friendship!”

“What?” You asked, as if she was talking about something stupid.

“Yes, you heard me. The magic of friendship. I want you to go into Ponyville, and meet a lot of ponies,you know, to be friends with. You should probably visit the other five girls that were there to meet you when you entered Equestria. They’re really nice, and I know that we can all become the best of friends.”

“Come on Twilight, the magic of friendship?” You raised an eyebrow at her. “Isn’t that kind of cheesy?” Does that magic even exist?”

“No, it’s not cheesy,and yes it does exist, and we’ve used it many times to defend Equestria. This is exactly why you have to learn about friendship, you don’t understand it yet,but it can prove to be your greatest assist an in emergency.I didn’t understand friendship when I moved to Ponyville either, but I learned it’s importance with the help of my friends. Now , you must do the same.”

You sigh and reply, “fine, I guess i’ll go make some friends.”