My Favorite

Before Brink...

Before Bliss...

Before Corruption...

Before The Banishment...

Before The Return...

There was My Favorite

My Favorite by Mr. Dorchester/TheCBF36

Story Theme - The Promised Call

Chapter One: The Accident

Princess Luna charged the spell with all of her might. She had to have this special item from Earth in order to complete her wishes and grant not only herself, but others, eternal happiness.

The portal opened, and a young boy about the age of 20 came rolling out and fell into the river.

Damn. This wasn't supposed to happen.

* * *

I opened my eyes and gasped for air, only to be greeted by a mouthful of water and a blurred vision as I slowly descended deeper into the lake of The Ever Free Forest.

I began to scream out for help, and claw at the reflection of the bright moon upon the water.

The more I screamed out into the darkness of the water, the more I felt myself run out of air and begin to give away to drowning.

* * *

I woke up and gasped for air. My entire body was soaked and I coughed up water onto the ground.

I groaned and rolled over.

What the hell was going on? Where am I?

My eyes adjusted to the darkness to see a young looking alicorn mare looking over my body, obviously worried about my current state.

“What... what's going on?” I sputtered.

“A-are you okay...?” Luna asked me.

I was in Equestria.

“How did... how did I get here?” I asked.

“I'll explain when we get to the castle and you're not freezing to death. Come on.” Luna opened one of her wings, a warm welcoming smile on her face.

"I don't... understand... This place isn't real..." I sputtered.

"Your reaction was the same as mine when I figured out you knew all about us?"

"W-What?" I asked weakly.

Luna shook her head, "I'll explain when we get to the castle. Now stand under my wing, I will keep you warm."

I walked over to her weakly and felt my body suddenly become warm as Luna wrapped her wing around my body and held me close to her.

Oh yes, I forgot to mention Princess Luna was my favorite pony. I liked to call her “My Favorite”.

I was shaking furiously for a few minutes, but eventually calmed down and Luna transported us to the castle.

* * *

Princess Celestia walked around me. Studying my every feature from the top of my head, to the bottom of my damp shoes.

“I warned you about transporting certain objects from other planets here, sister.” Celestia said.

Luna's head hung down towards the ground. “I guess we should send him back, then.”

Celestia looked over at Princess Luna. “Correct. But you are going to be the one to do it. Transportation spells use the moon's energy, so you will be the one to do it.”

Luna nodded her head. She motioned for me to follow her.

We walked down the seemingly endless hallways down to Luna's bedroom. She opened the door.

“You'll be staying here until I can send you back.”

I sighed. “You still haven't given me an explanation to why, or how I got here.”

Luna handed me a large towel, which I began to dry myself off.

“I was trying to use a spell to bring a specific item from Earth. I don't know what it's called, but I do know what it looks like. I guess I made a mistake and you ended up coming here instead.”

I nodded slowly, trying to understand while attempting to get some stubborn water out out my ear.

“How long do you think I'll be here for?” I asked.

Luna began shuffling through a large selection of books from a nearby bookshelf, “I'm not sure. But the faster I find a book, the faster you'll be sent home.”

I nodded slowly, “Okay. I understand.”

I checked the clock which rested on Luna's nightstand. It was getting late.

I yawned quietly and looked around for a place to sleep.

Luna noticed me gazing around, You can have the pull-out bed from the couch here. Besides my bed.”

She pointed her nose towards a large, comfortable looking couch that rested at the end of her bed.

“Just hit the switch on the left side. The bed will pop out soon after.” Luna said. She pulled out a book and rested it on a nearby stand. Her horn began to glow and the book was engulfed in a dark blue aura and the pages began to turn as she began to look for a way to send me back home.

This shouldn't be too bad, I thought as I pulled the switch and the pull-out bed sprung out from the couch.

Luna looked over to me again. “I'll go get the guards to bring you a pillow and some sheets.”

I waved my hand, “Yeah, sure. No problem.”

A few minutes later, a guard walked in with a large sack.

“Here you go. I hope you enjoy your stay here in Canterlot Castle.”

I opened the bag to reveal a large, puffy, pillow, with two blankets.

“Thank you. You are excused for the rest of the night.” Luna said.

“You're welcome, your majesty, and thank you.” The guard said before trotting off to enjoy the rest of the night.

I yawned again and began to set up my bed.

When I finished, I took notice of my irritated body as my damp clothes plastered themselves to my body.

“Uh... Princess Luna...?”

Luna faced me and smiled, “You can just call me, Luna.”

I blushed a little, “Uh... yeah... Luna... do you mind if I could have some clothes fashioned to fit my body?”

Luna nodded, “Why yes. I will alert the royal tailor and let him know to fashion some clothes.”

I smiled weakly, “Thanks... but I might need to... take off my current ones or else I won't be able to sleep.”

Luna blushed, “Oh... yes... no problem.”

“No! No! I won't be going naked! Just down to boxers.”

“I see. Carry on.”

I raised my hand as I got an idea. “But... could you use a spell or something to dry me off?”

Luna nodded, “Sure.”

My body suddenly felt warm and fuzzy as my clothes suddenly dried.

I felt my shirt and my jeans. Perfectly dry!

“Thanks, Luna!” I said happily as I stripped down to boxers and jumped into bed. I closed my eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.

“Good night.” I heard Luna say quietly.

I smiled, “'Night.”

Maybe it won't be so bad here after all...