The Wonders of a Rainbow

Ch. 3 The Yellow Makes Three And Three is Always a Crowd

A yellow pony with a pink mane and flowers for a cutie mark appears out of the darkness. Her hair covering one side of her face. She seems to have a harmless demeanor. As she appears out, Twilight response is, “Gah! Fluttershy, what are you doing here? When did you come in?”

“I came in when Pinkie-,” Fluttershy started to say in a soft tone.

“Why are you standing in the dark? And since when do you know anything about the human race?” Asks Twilight in a haste. Twilight looks at you with a confusing look and you respond with a shrug. “Remind me to not lend out keys to the castle anymore,” she says with a facehoof.

“Well, I have been standing here for a while, waiting for my place to chime in. You really ought to add some lighting in here.  Also, my parents always shared stories about the humans. They have always been fascinating to me and I just couldn’t believe when I saw one. I never saw a human before,” Fluttershy says with quiet and soothing voice.

“None of us have. Which is why I ask is how your parents know anything about them. They never set hoof in Equestria before,” says Twilight.

“It’s actually foot,“ you say.

“Whatever,” says Twilight with an eye roll.

“Well, they always told me that humans, along time ago, have been here. The reasons on how they left are beyond us, but they were well cared for and, in turn, respected the ponies of Equestria,” says Fluttershy.

“How come I never heard of them before nor have any books about them?” Asks Twilight putting a hoof to her chin.

“Legend has it, they only spoke to earth ponies and pegasi alike because they were afraid of the alicorns and unicorns could use their magic against them. Make them to their own personal slaves or worse. They would depend on other ponies to supply them with homes and land and in return, they would give us food from their crops. When they were here, us pegasi, unicorn and earth ponies, had our own battles against each other, as you recall the times it was like before Hearth’s Warming Eve, and that is probably why they left,” says Fluttershy.

“But we, alicorns and unicorns, would never do that. Our whole principal is the magic of friendship. Since when have we have ever used magic against-,” says Twilight stopping herself upon the realization, in the past, a certain alicorn used her magic against her own sister all those years ago. “Oh right, how easily I can forget.”

“I know that’s not how it is today, but our past was very horrifying and that is why we can redeem ourselves with this one,” says Fluttershy pointing towards you. “We can show that we have changed and that things are better now. Sure, there are times, the times where we have to fight for what’s right, but the good always wins out and we can prove that here and now.”

Twilight turns to you and looks at you discerningly. “You’re right Fluttershy. But, that still doesn’t answer my questions I had before.”

You speak up, “I can easily answer them for you. The answer is no. Our social dynamic, depends on whole entirely different entity, money not magic. Money equals power, at least in my home country's that is, and the one who has the most wins. Not all believe that, of course, but to most, it is the the thing that consumes us. It takes over our daily lives and we lose the things we hold dear the most, family. We stress over it constantly and don’t have anything to show for it. Every day it is a fight to the top and if you don’t, you get pushed aside without any hesitation. If you don’t have money, then you are looked upon with despair and are seem weak. You are treated like dirt and if you don’t like it, then it is your own personal problem and no one else will give a flying flip. Don’t get me wrong. I loved my home country and still do. It makes me a part of who I am and I am very grateful. I was awarded with endless possibilities and what you do with them is entirely up to you. That is why I want to get back home. To see my family and live the life that I want to live. To show to people, that money can’t buy happiness, but the way you live your life can. To not go by what you can see, but, by faith, go by what you can’t see. Look, I don’t care what happened in the past. The past is the past. From what I have seen so far, you all seem very pleasant to be around and look forward to getting to know you, but this is why you have to find a way home for me.”

“Well, thank you, but wow. I mean, we do have the difference in economic classes here, too, but not to the extent where others are pushed aside, mostly just ponies who are snooty. So, if you don’t have magic, then how do you control sun and moon or keep enemies from infiltrating your kingdom?” Says Twilight.

“We sort of just wing it. Let Mother Nature do it’s thing. As far as enemies go, we use guns and the best military,” you say.

“Sounds…reckless,” says Twilight.

“Eh, you get used to it. Besides, it’s not exactly like we have magical talking ponies to control it for us. Well, this has been a hectic day and it is getting late. Uhm, I’m not sure where I would sleep tonight. Per our discussion, I don’t think the hotels will take my currency,” you say.

“Oh, You can sleep here until you get back on your feet,” says Twilight.

“Uhm, Twilight can I talk to you privately for a sec,” says Fluttershy.

“Sure,” Twilight gives Fluttershy a nod and Fluttershy takes her out into the hallway leaving you in the room by yourself. You start to walk around the room taking it all in. You look out the window seeing the night sky. Then, you start to hear mumbling coming from outside the door. You put your ear up to the door to listen in.

“Listen, I just don’t think it would be a good idea for him to stay here,” says Fluttershy.

“And why is that?” Asks Twilight.

“Well, the humans have always been very critical towards alicorns and I just don’t think you two should be staying under the same roof,” says Fluttershy.

“So what? He seems to feel very safe with me now, doesn’t he?” Says Twilight.

“Yes, but…”

“But what?”

“But, I understand them better whereas you don’t,” says Fluttershy nervously.

“You saying I’m incompetent?” says Twilight.

“No…no, I just think I could get along with him better and communicate with him more. He would feel more comfortable around me. Plus, this is where our base is located and I don’t think he should around when we are conducting missions and planning stuff out. It’s not safe,” says Fluttershy.

“Good point. But, I must warn you the dangers of keeping unknown species around even if you have background historical information on them,” says Twilight.

“I know. I’ll be careful,” says Fluttershy.

"Good."

You hear them start to walk towards the door. You quickly start to move back to your seat, but all of the sudden trip and fall.

“What are you doing?” Asks Twilight.

“Uh, uh, I dropped a uh…a uh,” you stutter at trying to come up with a lie.

“Forget it. We changed our minds. You can stay at Fluttershy’s house and, in the meantime, for rent, you can help her out by feeding the animals,” says Twilight.

“Uh, thanks. I always did like animals,” you say grudgingly.

“Alright, I guess we can get going,” says Fluttershy.

“Alright, see ya,” says Twilight.

You and Fluttershy start walking to her house. You can’t help, but look around the town and see how primitive it is compared to the home life. Homes built like cottages. Horse drawn buggies instead of cars filling the street. Everything seems like it was from the 1800’s or older. “Fluttershy, what year is it?” You ask.

“2016, why do you ask?” Says Fluttershy.

“Well, back at home, we would call this place something out of the 17th, 16th century. Our technology seems to be more advance than yours.” You say.

“Hmm, you should probably talk to Twilight about that. She would know more about those things than I do,” says Fluttershy.

“I see. I heard you take care of animals,” you say.

“Why yes, I love to. I help them out when in need and they, in return, give me comfort,” says Fluttershy with a smile.

Not thinking much else to talk about, You and Fluttershy enjoy the peace and quiet night walk to her house. When you arrive to her house, you see a tree with a door built into. She unlocks the door and asks you to come on in. You get in the house and, for someone who says she loves keeping animals, the house actually looks pretty clean. Everything is neatly placed and smells pleasant even.

Fluttershy asks you if you have eaten anything and you reply with a no. A bunny comes out and starts making you salad. Making you wonder, ‘A bunny making me a salad, I thought I never said see the day.’ You and Fluttershy finish your meals and you ask, “What was that about the castle being a base?”

“It’s nothing. Don’t you worry your pretty little head about it. Also, it’s not polite to eavesdrop on someone else’s conversation,” she says.

“You’re right. I’m sorry. I was just curious, that’s all,” you say. ‘Pretty little head? Figures you wouldn’t get much out of her about it since they were secretive about it in the first place,’ you think. Fluttershy reminds you of like a sweet innocent child.

Fluttershy shows you to your room and you both say goodnight and you thank her for the hospitality. You crawl into bed and start thinking about the past day you had. The moment from walking out of that car wreck to the moment you said you said goodnight to Fluttershy. You couldn’t help but get the feeling Twilight has been holding back, even if she said she didn’t know about humans preexistence in Equestria. You figure it was something she would have mention if it was important, but still. Like she knows more than what she had let on.

You keep on tossing and turning lying awake. You get up out of bed and start staring out the window, thinking about the ones who you care about. You pull out your phone and start to scroll through the pictures. You come across your parents and then the pet dog. You can’t help but notice the one person missing from all those pictures. The one you grew up your whole childhood with and yet hasn’t spoken to her in years. The one you care most about, your sister.