-Coming Soon- Finding a Purpose (Choose your own adventure/Interactive story)

by TheDimensionRift

Rating: everyone
Tags: Main 6, Drama, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Second Person, Romance, Original Character, Comedy, Random, Adventure
Length: 8801

Unlike everypony else, you have matured into adulthood and still don't have your cutie mark. In an attempt to find your calling, you head to Ponyville to seek, thrills; feels; friends; enemies; and above all else, your true purpose.

(CURRENTLY A WORK IN PROGRESS. LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK)

You've traveled all over Equeastria; working your way from Manehatten through Fillydelphia in search of the cutie mark you have yet to receive. After stopping in Baltimare for a few days, you learn of a town which is known for...."unique" events which transpired in the past. Hearing this, you quickly head for the nearest train station and head towards the center of Equeastria, unaware that your journey will lead to you finding more than just your cutie mark.

Race? Gender? Job?
Love interest(/interests)?
Help to protect Equeastria or bring about its destruction?

Every decision is up to you.

Published 2017-03-04 15:10:01 UTC
Last updated 2017-03-04 15:10:01 UTC

Push To START

Greetings adventurer, allow me to introduce myself; I am the author of this wondrous little tale and I will be accompanying you as you embark on your journey. You may simply refer to me as Rift. Enough chit chat, your ready to continue on; now go forth, and find what it is that makes you special.

Eyes red from sleep deprivation.

Legs tired from working back to back.

All you wanna do is relax, however, staying at your hotel room isn't gonna cut it especially when you where supposed to be out by 12 this morning and it is currently 6 in the afternoon. You walk down the streets of Manehatten trying to avoid bumping into other ponies as they scurry past you to their own destinations. You scan the streets and notice an old fashioned tavern style building with a 24 hour sign on it. Seeing as you have no other things to do today, you decide you'll try your luck and check it out.

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You walk into a quaint building and stagger over to the bar (don’t get the wrong idea, this is an ice cream bar and the hardest thing they sell is cider). It’s only your third day in Manehatten and you’ve already completed every job you’ve been given, though none of them feel right and even though you've left everyone of them with a hefty bag of Bits and a job well done you still left with your flank markless. Perhaps unlike everypony else you are not destined to have a special unique talent for the rest of your life.

Just as you begin to get lost in your thoughts, you are brought back to reality by the bartender who is now standing in front of you. He was a unicorn who appeared to be in his later years of life as you could tell by his faded white hair and the wrinkles beginning to form around his face. He looked in your direction and gave you a grin as he served ice cream to another pony.

“Hey there, what can I get for ya?” he asks with a cheerful attitude.

He pauses for a few moments as if waiting for a reply.

What will you do?

Order Ice Cream

Chapter 2

Your not entirely thirsty and could really use some ice cream instead of a drink, furthermore after a hard day's work your sweet tooth is beckoning for something which may satisfy it.

"Can I get a Banana Nut Split, extra caramel?"

"Why, certainly," the unicorn replies as he retrieves an already prepped ice cream bowl from a freezer and places it in front of you.

You dig your face into the bowl as you begin to devour the ice cream in a matter of seconds, when finished, you release a belch of satisfactory.

"I can tell ya ain't from around here," said the unicorn as he lifted the now empty bowl and wiped down the bar top.

"So, what brings ya to Manehatten?"

You explain to the old colt how you haven't received your cutie mark yet and you've been traveling around trying just about any odd job which came your way. He puts a hoof under his wrinkled chin as he pondered your situation for a moment.

"Can't say I can relate. Why, ever since I first started serving other ponies ice cream and beverages I knew that it was what I wanted to do," he said as he looked back at you with a bit of a saddened expression.

"Sorry to hear that"

"Nah it's alright," you reply as you slowly lower your head on to the bar in a defeated manner.

"Well don't look so beaten, I'm sure you'll find your talent in life soon, everypony does eventually"

You crack a weak smile though your sure he could tell it was a fake one.

"Hey have ya tried Ponyville? Their always lookin for newcomers like yourself for small odd jobs. Sure the pay may not be all that well, but with so many to choose from I'm sure you'll get your cutie mark in no time. That town has had some rather....'unique' events happen in the past, so I'm sure there'll be a whole lot of spontaneous things which could help factor into findin your callin,"

As he says this you pick up your head with confidence and a smile on your face. You ask the pony of the nearest train station location and he informs you it's not far from the bar that your in. You thank him for his help and go to pay him the bits you owe him for the banana split.

"No need, it's on the house," he says as he slides the bits back to you.

You thank him for his generosity and exit the bar through the same entrance you had come from.

The streets of Manehatten are still just as bustling as ever with so many different ponies rushing to get to wherever it is they need to go. You prepare to head in the direction to the train station that the bartender had told you about when a thought pops into your head.

Your unsure of what you may need as far as supplies go for your journey. You usually packed light but always only brought the necessity's, though you are afraid that you may miss the next train to Ponyville.

What will you do?

Head to the train station

Chapter 4

Of course! Your a pegasus (a male last time you checked)! You can control weather, fly at blinding speeds, and even walk among the clouds…..judging by that brief description there really is only one job for you. But by all means, try as many as you like.

Because your a Pegasus: Agility gets +5

Because your a Pegasus: Stamina gets +5

Because your a Colt: Strength gets +5

Current Stats
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 5
Agility: 10
Magic: 5
Stamina: 10
Charm: 5

Learn more about stats here.

The pony finishes your ticket and prepares to hand it to you, but of course not without asking for the payment.

“That’ll be 30 bits sir,”

Your surprised at how cheap the ticket is but figured since it wasn’t the time for holidays the price was just right. You pull out your pouch containing your coins and pull out 30 bits which you than give her.

“Thanks, here you go,” she says as she exchanges the coins for your ticket.

“Hope you have safe and enjoyable trip”

Now that you got your ticket your ready to continue on your journey, however, you can’t help but notice how attractive the ticket taker is.

So, what do you wanna do?

Flirt with the her.

Board the train.

Chapter 5

You just couldn’t help yourself, could you? Well I’m not one to judge, in fact, I wanna see how this plays out.

You decide there is no rush to board the train now and decide to converse with the ticket pony for a little.

“So is this your job by choice or is this what your cutie mark tells you to do?” you ask rather awkwardly.

Your awkwardness seems to have worked because you get a gentle laugh followed with a reply.

“I just work here part time, my real job is in a bakery”

“Wow really? I bet you can bake all kinds of stuff huh?”

“Oh I’m not all that good,” she replies modestly as she began to blush.

Seeing this, you decide now is the best time to make your move.

“Maybe I could stop by your bakery and sample some of your pastries?” you ask as you nervously place your hoof on the back of your head

“Oh that would be wonderful!” she exclaims with a look of excitement.
“The only other ponies who have tried my food are my family members and my boyfriend”

Oh a swing and a miss, but fret not, there are plenty of single mares who’s hearts you can attempt to captivate in Ponyville.

So what now Casanova?

Board the train.

Try to convince her to leave her boyfriend.

Chapter 6

You board the train and find an empty seat. Excitement fills you as you wait for the train to depart, however, your exhaustion begins to overcome you and your eyes feel heavy. You catch your head as it begins to fall, causing you to almost fall out of your seat.

You should really get some sleep.

…………….

What?

Did you think there was going to be a different option this time?

No, not this time.

Now than, close your eyes and just

Go to sleep.

Chapter 10

So your gonna kick that cloud's flank huh?

Don't be so foolish, everypony knows clouds don't have flanks. But you chose this option, it's too late to turn back now, right?

You back away from the cloud and attempt to punch through it again using your body as a ram. Again, you can't pass through the cloud, it's as though something is blocking this specific spot.

You back up and try again; nothing; you try again; nada; you make another attempt only to be hit back by the cloud and sent crashing to the earth and landing in a puddle. You curse the cloud and glare at it as the water gets mud in your hair and mane.

Wow your a loser.

You just literally got owned by a cloud. A CLOUD!

Irrated with the pouring rain and impregnable cloud, you begin running to pick up speed. As you kick off the ground and ascend into the air, you begin cutting threw the rain heading straight for the cloud with your hoof in front of you as you flap your wings with all your might. You close your eyes as you draw closer to the cloud.

You feel yourself hit something and roll across the ground. You recover from the hit as you shake your head and attempt to focus your vision, only you realize that the rain has stopped. You look around and realize that you made it through and you are no longer standing on ground, but on top of the rain clouds instead.

"Ah yeah! No way I'd let a rain cloud get the best of me!" You exclaim as pump your hoof into the air as a sign of your 'victory'.

"Hey, you!"

You turn around to be faced with a cyan pegasus who had spunky rainbow colored hair and tail. She wore an angered expression on her face as she glared back at you.

"What's the big idea waking me up from my nap?" She asked as she pointed a hoof towards the hole in the cloud you had come through.

"I work my flank off having to whip up this storm on time by myself because apparently everypony decided to call in, and now when I finally get a moment to rest; my nap is interrupted by somepony I don't even know pounding on my bed!"

The pegasus now stood so close, it was almost as if you could feel the rage emitting from her.

"Well?" She asked as she glared at you waiting for an explanation.

This is a rather unfortunate circumstance you seem to have gotten yourself into, so I'm curious:

What will you do?

Try to explain yourself.

Chapter 11

For once you make a reasonable decision. No pony would want to argue with her in the current mood she's in.

"H-hold on," you stammer as you throw your hooves up as if to protect yourself.

"I didn't mean to disturb your nap. I was only trying to get out of this storm, it-it came out of nowhere"

The pegasus lost her look of anger and stared at you with a look of puzzlement now.

"Out of nowhere? This storm was scheduled for today, I thought all residents knew?" She asked as she stared at you. As you were about to inform her that your not a resident, she beamed with a smile as she had finally realized it as well.

"I get it now, your new to Ponyville aren't you? No wonder your so lost about the storm, I bet your not used to the weather being controlled by pegasi like this huh?"

You shook your head in response to her question. It was true, though you were aware pegasi could manage the weather, you had never known of an entire cities climate being controlled by a specific group of pegasi; heck, you weren't even aware that It was a job occupation. Seeing your confused face, the pegasus gave out a laugh as she gave you a playful shove.

"No need to think too hard about it, anyways my names Rainbow Dash if it wasn't obvious enough; what's yours?"

Another decision to make?
This one is a bit....different, from the others.

You can either attempt to tell her your name or you can inform her to just call you by a nickname.

What will you do?

'Attempt' to tell her your name?

Have her call you by a nickname.

Chapter 12

Heh, heh, heh, you noticed that huh? I told you that this decision was gonna be different from the others.

You can tell Rainbow Dash your name, but here's the catch:

If you tell Rainbow Dash your name a rift in Equeastrian space and time will occur because you have no name, but if you have no name, than who are you?

Is your very existence a paradox or is there a greater meaning to who you are and what you stand for? Could this possibly be the reason for why you have yet to obtain your cutie mark? So many questions left without answers.

What is the meaning of life?

Is Morgan Freeman God?

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN!?

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Sorry about that, back to the question at hand: will you tell Rainbow Dash your name?

What will you do?

Continue to tell Rainbow your name.

Have her call you by a nickname.

Chapter 13

Let me remind you, a rift in Equeastria's space and time will occur if you tell Rainbow Dash your name.

It will be the end of this world and everypony in it as well as you; it will be the end of your journey that you have embarked on.

Do you still want to tell Rainbow Dash your name?

Yes.

No.

Chapter 14

Are you even LISTENING!?

A SPACE-TIME RIFT!?!?

END OF ALL OF EQUEASTRIA!?

(Is this ringing any bells?)

Please, think very, very, VERY carefully before making your final decision.

Now then, I ask again:

Are you 100% sure you want to tell Rainbow Dash your name?

Yes I am 100% sure.

On second thought....

Chapter 17

“So, what exactly do you want me to do?”

A smile widened across Rainbow’s face as she jumped up from where she lay and flew over to you.

“It’s really simple, just clear them out like this,” said Rainbow Dash as she flew through a cloud and popping it as though it were a balloon.

She flew faster and cleared away more clouds before she stopped and looked at you.

“Just like that,” she said as she called back to you.

A smile spreads across your face as you realize: punching clouds is a job you could really get behind.

You take off flapping your wings as fast as you can, though you notice your speed doesn’t even begin to compare to that of Rainbow Dash.

It isn’t long before you look around and realize that there are no more clouds to clear. You sigh with exhaustion as Rainbow makes her way towards you. She doesn’t even look tired, how can she do this by herself?

“Not bad for your first time, your speed was a bit slow but not everyone pony can be as fast as me,” Rainbow teased.

As the sun was beginning to set you remember that you still don’t have a place to stay for the night.
You inform Rainbow Dash and ask if she can tell you where you could find a place to own.

“The Mayor takes care of residents and homes in Ponyville, but the Town Hall won’t be open until tomorrow morning,” she tells you.

You than ask if there are any hotels that may have open rooms that you can stay in for the night.

“Nah, all the hotels are booked right now because of the Grand Galloping Gala. Even though it’s a week away, a lot of ponies from out of town reserve rooms in advance,”

You face hoof yourself.

How could you have forgotten the Grand Galloping Gala was this week?

Though you’ve never been, you’ve heard ponies talk about how amazing it is every year. Guess it really is that big of a deal huh?

You let out a sigh of defeat and collapse on the remains of some clouds you missed. Though it’s a bit small the pieces of leftover cloud are actually pretty comfortable. Maybe you can sleep here for the night?

“Hey, Anon, if you really have no place to stay tonight,” Rainbow began as she placed a hoof behind her head nervously.

“I know of a place you can stay, I mean, if it’s just for tonight,”

Could it be?

Is it possible that she’s inviting you to stay with her for the night?

What will you do?

Accept her offer.

Chapter 18

You accept Rainbow Dash's offer and thank her.

"Don't mention it," Rainbow said as she turned and signaled you to follow her.

"It's the least I can do after you helped me with the clouds"

You follow Rainbow Dash as you both descend down to a small cottage near a forest. As you both touch ground, Rainbow approaches the cottage door and knocks on it.

The door opens seconds later as you see a yellow pegasus with pink hair standing in the doorway.

"Oh, hello Rainbow Dash, I didn't know you were going to be stopping by," she said in a soft tone of voice.

"Actually, I wanted to know if I could ask you a small favor," said Rainbow with a nervous grin.

"Oh of course, anything,"

Rainbow Dash maneuvered behind you in a quick motion. She pushed you to the entrance way until you and the other pony were face to face. She stared at you with a slight look of fear and her face a bit red.

"I was wondering if my buddy Anon here could stay with you for the night," said Rainbow Dash as she wrapped her hoof around your neck.

"You see, he just moved here and the poor guy doesn't have anyplace else to go until tomorrow morning," Rainbow gave you a wink as you stared at her awkwardly.

"W-well...I guess if he really doesn't have a place to sta- "

"Great!" Rainbow interrupted as she shoved you forward into the pony in a very awkward fashion.

"Anyways, I'd love to stay but I gotta Dash, thanks again Fluttershy"

Rainbow takes off in a quick bolt leaving behind a faint trail of a rainbow colored stream.
As the two of you stand frozen, you realize your a bit too close for comfort.

"S-sorry," you stammer as you back away quickly with your face flustered with red.

The pegasus responded with an inaudible mumble as she closed the door behind her. She than stares at the floor in silence, without knowing, you begin to do the same thing. You two both stand in silence for a few moments.

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Well, this is awkward. Maybe you should break the silence and introduce yourself, or you can continue with ....whatever this is.

What will you do?

Remain silent.

Introduce yourself.

Chapter 19

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You and Fluttershy stand staring at the floor as both of you remain silent.

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Still more silence.

Are you really gonna keep this going?

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What will you do?

Remain silent.

Introduce yourself.

Chapter 20

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You and Fluttershy stand staring at the floor as both of you remain silent.

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Still more silence.

Are you really gonna keep this going?

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What will you do?

Remain silent.

Introduce yourself.

Chapter 21

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You and Fluttershy stand staring at the floor as both of you remain silent.

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Still more silence.

Are you really gonna keep this going?

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What will you do?

Remain silent.

Introduce yourself.

Chapter 22

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You and Fluttershy stand staring at the floor as both of you remain silent.

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Still more silence.

Are you really gonna keep this going?

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For the love of Celestia just say SOMETHING!!!!!!

What will you do?

Introduce yourself.

Chapter 24

It's pointless to try to talk to her. She's obviously not comfortable enough around you to talk yet, not like she's the talkative type anyway.

"So, I'm gonna sleep on the couch now, I mean, if it's okay with you," you say as you begin to walk over to the living room.

Fluttershy nods in response to you without looking up.

"What the?," you exclaim.

As you approached the couch you are startled by a little white bunny who has appeared in front of you. It jumps on the couch and stares at you with crossed arms and stamps it's foot as it glares at you.

"Angel," Fluttershy says as she rushes over to where the bunny sits.

"That's no way to treat a guest, you can afford to give up your favorite spot on the couch for one night, can't you?"

Angel continued to stomp his foot as he looks away from Fluttershy ignoring her.

"I'm so sorry, Angel can be a bit stubborn sometimes," Fluttershy says as she glances in your direction (hey she's talking to you!).

As you move forward towards Angel, Fluttershy gives you a concerned look.

"Oh, I wouldn't, Angel can be quite docile when it comes to strangers," she warns you as you draw closer to the bunny.

You walk over to Angel and scratch the back of his ears with your hoof. The bunny makes a relaxed face and let's his arms fall to his side now stomping his foot with joy.

"My goodness, I didn't know you were good with animals," Fluttershy says as she approaches your side.

"Is that what your special talent is?" She asks now smiling up at you.

"Not really, but I've worked at many different places doing many different jobs, one of them being an animal daycare," you reply as you move yourself on to the couch.
"This little guy just deserves to be spoiled from time to time," you say as you wink at Angel who gives you a thumbs up.

"And here I thought I spoiled him too much, oh that reminds me, let me go get a blanket for you," Fluttershy says as she heads upstairs.

You stop petting Angel as you stretch out your hooves in a tired manner. Angel hops off the couch when Fluttershy returns with a pink quilt for you.

"Here you are," she says as you take the quilt.

"I'm heading to bed now too, I mean, if there's nothing else you need"

You shake your head as you recline on the couch and cover yourself. Fluttershy tells you goodnight as she returns upstairs. You lay comfortable on the couch thinking of how wonderful Ponyville has been so far.

Not bad for your first day, and here I thought you'd screw it up somehow.

Maybe I was wrong about you.....anyways you seem rather tired.

Rest up...........you'll need it.

You close your eyes as you drift off to sleep.

Chapter 26

Of course! Your a pegasus (a female last time you checked)! You can control weather, fly at blinding speeds, and even walk among the clouds…..judging by that brief description there really is only one job for you. But by all means, try as many as you like.

Because your a Pegasus: Agility gets +5

Because your a Pegasus: Stamina gets +5

Because your a Mare: Charm gets +5

Current Stats
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 5
Agility: 10
Magic: 5
Stamina: 10
Charm: 10

Learn more about stats here.

The pony finishes your ticket and prepares to hand it to you, but of course not without asking for the payment.

“That’ll be 30 bits ma'am,”

Your surprised at how cheap the ticket is but figured since it wasn’t the time for holidays the price was just right. You pull out your pouch containing your coins and pull out 30 bits which you than give her.

“Thanks, here you go,” she says as she exchanges the coins for your ticket.

“Hope you have safe and enjoyable trip”

Chapter 28

Of course! Your an earth pony (a female last time you checked)! You've always been a hard worker and while pegasi take to the air, your speed in a hoof race is unmatched. There are quite a bit of jobs you can do what with your strength and determination, so you always keep an open mind.

Because your an Earth Pony: Strength gets +5

Because your an Earth Pony: Stamina gets +5

Because your a Mare: Charm gets +5

Current Stats
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 5
Agility: 5
Magic: 5
Stamina: 10
Charm: 10

Learn more about stats here.

The pony finishes your ticket and prepares to hand it to you, but of course not without asking for the payment.

“That’ll be 30 bits ma'am,”

Your surprised at how cheap the ticket is but figured since it wasn’t the time for holidays the price was just right. You pull out your pouch containing your coins and pull out 30 bits which you than give her.

“Thanks, here you go,” she says as she exchanges the coins for your ticket.

“Hope you have safe and enjoyable trip”

Chapter 29

There are stats!?!?!?

Eeeeyup, Stats are as follows:

Strength: Inside a battle, strength is the amount of damage you deal to an enemy. Outside of a battle, the more strength you have the more heavy lifting you can do when working and the more difficult job task you can perform.

Intelligence: In a battle, intelligence will help you analyze and study your opponent to exploit type weakness and disadvantages. Outside a battle, intelligence can be used to study and learn different magic abilities (Unicorns only). The higher your intelligence, the easier it is to learn more difficult spells.

Agility: Inside a battle, agility is how easy it is to retreat from fights that seem to difficult or fights which you want to avoid. Outside a battle, agility can be used for races to earn bits. Agility is also favored by many pegasi and will increase your friendship standing with them (including a certain rainbow haired one).

Magic: In a battle, magic is the amount of damage your magic attacks do. Also, magic helps decrease the amount of damage taken from enemy magic based attacks (so even if your not a unicorn magic still benefits you). Outside of a battle, magic is able to make certain jobs easier by making up for strength.

Stamina: In a battle, stamina is your HP and the amount of damage that can be taken before fainting. Outside of a battle, stamina is energy used with performing tasks such as jobs or talking with other ponies.

Charm: In a battle, charm decreases the chance that an enemy of the opposite gender will attack you. Outside of a battle, charm is the ability for to flirt or befriend other ponies. The higher your charm, the easier it is to make friends......and than some.

Return to story.

Chapter 30

There are stats!?!?!?

Eeeeyup, Stats are as follows:

Strength: Inside a battle, strength is the amount of damage you deal to an enemy. Outside of a battle, the more strength you have the more heavy lifting you can do when working and the more difficult job task you can perform.

Intelligence: In a battle, intelligence will help you analyze and study your opponent to exploit type weakness and disadvantages. Outside a battle, intelligence can be used to study and learn different magic abilities (Unicorns only). The higher your intelligence, the easier it is to learn more difficult spells.

Agility: Inside a battle, agility is how easy it is to retreat from fights that seem to difficult or fights which you want to avoid. Outside a battle, agility can be used for races to earn bits. Agility is also favored by many pegasi and will increase your friendship standing with them (including a certain rainbow haired one).

Magic: In a battle, magic is the amount of damage your magic attacks do. Also, magic helps decrease the amount of damage taken from enemy magic based attacks (so even if your not a unicorn magic still benefits you). Outside of a battle, magic is able to make certain jobs easier by making up for strength.

Stamina: In a battle, stamina is your HP and the amount of damage that can be taken before fainting. Outside of a battle, stamina is energy used with performing tasks such as jobs or talking with other ponies.

Charm: In a battle, charm decreases the chance that an enemy of the opposite gender will attack you. Outside of a battle, charm is the ability for to flirt or befriend other ponies. The higher your charm, the easier it is to make friends......and than some.

Return to story.

Chapter 31

There are stats!?!?!?

Eeeeyup, Stats are as follows:

Strength: Inside a battle, strength is the amount of damage you deal to an enemy. Outside of a battle, the more strength you have the more heavy lifting you can do when working and the more difficult job task you can perform.

Intelligence: In a battle, intelligence will help you analyze and study your opponent to exploit type weakness and disadvantages. Outside a battle, intelligence can be used to study and learn different magic abilities (Unicorns only). The higher your intelligence, the easier it is to learn more difficult spells.

Agility: Inside a battle, agility is how easy it is to retreat from fights that seem to difficult or fights which you want to avoid. Outside a battle, agility can be used for races to earn bits. Agility is also favored by many pegasi and will increase your friendship standing with them (including a certain rainbow haired one).

Magic: In a battle, magic is the amount of damage your magic attacks do. Also, magic helps decrease the amount of damage taken from enemy magic based attacks (so even if your not a unicorn magic still benefits you). Outside of a battle, magic is able to make certain jobs easier by making up for strength.

Stamina: In a battle, stamina is your HP and the amount of damage that can be taken before fainting. Outside of a battle, stamina is energy used with performing tasks such as jobs or talking with other ponies.

Charm: In a battle, charm decreases the chance that an enemy of the opposite gender will attack you. Outside of a battle, charm is the ability for to flirt or befriend other ponies. The higher your charm, the easier it is to make friends......and than some.

Return to story.

Chapter 32

There are stats!?!?!?

Eeeeyup, Stats are as follows:

Strength: Inside a battle, strength is the amount of damage you deal to an enemy. Outside of a battle, the more strength you have the more heavy lifting you can do when working and the more difficult job task you can perform.

Intelligence: In a battle, intelligence will help you analyze and study your opponent to exploit type weakness and disadvantages. Outside a battle, intelligence can be used to study and learn different magic abilities (Unicorns only). The higher your intelligence, the easier it is to learn more difficult spells.

Agility: Inside a battle, agility is how easy it is to retreat from fights that seem to difficult or fights which you want to avoid. Outside a battle, agility can be used for races to earn bits. Agility is also favored by many pegasi and will increase your friendship standing with them (including a certain rainbow haired one).

Magic: In a battle, magic is the amount of damage your magic attacks do. Also, magic helps decrease the amount of damage taken from enemy magic based attacks (so even if your not a unicorn magic still benefits you). Outside of a battle, magic is able to make certain jobs easier by making up for strength.

Stamina: In a battle, stamina is your HP and the amount of damage that can be taken before fainting. Outside of a battle, stamina is energy used with performing tasks such as jobs or talking with other ponies.

Charm: In a battle, charm decreases the chance that an enemy of the opposite gender will attack you. Outside of a battle, charm is the ability for to flirt or befriend other ponies. The higher your charm, the easier it is to make friends......and than some.

Return to story.

Chapter 33

There are stats!?!?!?

Eeeeyup, Stats are as follows:

Strength: Inside a battle, strength is the amount of damage you deal to an enemy. Outside of a battle, the more strength you have the more heavy lifting you can do when working and the more difficult job task you can perform.

Intelligence: In a battle, intelligence will help you analyze and study your opponent to exploit type weakness and disadvantages. Outside a battle, intelligence can be used to study and learn different magic abilities (Unicorns only). The higher your intelligence, the easier it is to learn more difficult spells.

Agility: Inside a battle, agility is how easy it is to retreat from fights that seem to difficult or fights which you want to avoid. Outside a battle, agility can be used for races to earn bits. Agility is also favored by many pegasi and will increase your friendship standing with them (including a certain rainbow haired one).

Magic: In a battle, magic is the amount of damage your magic attacks do. Also, magic helps decrease the amount of damage taken from enemy magic based attacks (so even if your not a unicorn magic still benefits you). Outside of a battle, magic is able to make certain jobs easier by making up for strength.

Stamina: In a battle, stamina is your HP and the amount of damage that can be taken before fainting. Outside of a battle, stamina is energy used with performing tasks such as jobs or talking with other ponies.

Charm: In a battle, charm decreases the chance that an enemy of the opposite gender will attack you. Outside of a battle, charm is the ability for to flirt or befriend other ponies. The higher your charm, the easier it is to make friends......and than some.

Return to story.

Chapter 34

There are stats!?!?!?

Eeeeyup, Stats are as follows:

Strength: Inside a battle, strength is the amount of damage you deal to an enemy. Outside of a battle, the more strength you have the more heavy lifting you can do when working and the more difficult job task you can perform.

Intelligence: In a battle, intelligence will help you analyze and study your opponent to exploit type weakness and disadvantages. Outside a battle, intelligence can be used to study and learn different magic abilities (Unicorns only). The higher your intelligence, the easier it is to learn more difficult spells.

Agility: Inside a battle, agility is how easy it is to retreat from fights that seem to difficult or fights which you want to avoid. Outside a battle, agility can be used for races to earn bits. Agility is also favored by many pegasi and will increase your friendship standing with them (including a certain rainbow haired one).

Magic: In a battle, magic is the amount of damage your magic attacks do. Also, magic helps decrease the amount of damage taken from enemy magic based attacks (so even if your not a unicorn magic still benefits you). Outside of a battle, magic is able to make certain jobs easier by making up for strength.

Stamina: In a battle, stamina is your HP and the amount of damage that can be taken before fainting. Outside of a battle, stamina is energy used with performing tasks such as jobs or talking with other ponies.

Charm: In a battle, charm decreases the chance that an enemy of the opposite gender will attack you. Outside of a battle, charm is the ability for to flirt or befriend other ponies. The higher your charm, the easier it is to make friends......and than some.

Return to story.

Chapter 36

Exploring huh? You must be the adventurous type, I like that, maybe your not such a loser after all. Then come now, let us go and venture forth to explore dungeons of unknown, brave the perilous heights of the most dangerous mountains of Equestria, and do battle with the ravenous creatures of Everfree Forest!

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What's that?

You only meant to explore the town?

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Wow i take back what I said, your no fun. Fine go ahead and explore the town or whatever, you gotta be level 35 before you can travel anywhere else other than Ponyville and Canterlot anyway.

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Oh didn't I mention that there's a level system? Must've slipped my mind, anyways, just go on or explore the town or whatever. You got several choices here, where do you wanna go?:

Chapter 3

"Ah to hoof with it," you think aloud as you head to the train station.

You've waited long enough to get an opportunity like this, and besides, your sure you have everything you need already.

You arrive at the train station in no time flat, granted you are pretty fast, you think you probably could've had enough time to actually gather a few supplies. Oh well.

You walk up to the counter as you are greeted by a lavender earth pony with lime green eyes hidden behind a pair of reading glasses. She has a smile on her face and a well straightened mane.

"Hey there, where to?" She asks in a sweet tone of voice.

You inform her that your going to Ponyville and she prepares to type up your ticket, although in order to receive it, you must inform her of your gender and what type of pony you are.

So is your mind made up or do you need a minute to think? What in the world of Equeastria are ya?

Pegasus (Colt)

Pegasus (Mare)

Unicorn (Colt)

Unicorn (Mare)

Earth Pony (Colt)

Earth Pony (Mare)

Chapter 7

Really?

You would really attempt to do such a thing?

You would attempt to destroy something so dear; something so precious; something which was founded on trust that took months, years even, to build; something that many ponies long for only to never find; the sacred bond between two special someponies that is cherished more than life itself; all for the sake of your own agenda?

……………….

Your a monster.....

I love it.

You lean towards the counter as smoothly and as cool as you can.

“Well, is your boyfriend a super cool pegasus who can fly faster than the speed of sound? Why don’t you ditch him and hang out with a real speed demon instead babe?”

The earth pony is taken back in disgust at your request as she stares back at you irritatingly.

“Um no, I’d never betray him like that. He saved my life more times than I could count and I’d sure as hay not abandon him for some wannabe Wonder Bolt. Oh and for your information he’s actually faster than the speed of sound”

You scoff at her reply and turn your head in the opposite direction with your eyes closed and in a pout.

“Like I’d waste my time with some wannabe chef anyway”

You turn to board the train but blue figure stands in your way. The figure is standing on his two hind legs with red shoes and has what looks to be his front arms crossed with white gloves on and spikey blue hair.
It takes you a moment before you recognize who it is standing before you. It’s none other than Sonic the Hedgehog. He stares at you with a look of anger on his face.

“Hey, no one talks to my girl that way. It’s time you learned some respect,” he said as he begins making his way towards you.

He ran around you faster than your eyes could keep up with. As a blue vortex began to form around you, you felt oxygen being drained from the air around you as you start to choke. Within a matter of seconds, your body collapses on the ground from suffocation. Sonic kicks your limp body before taking off.

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You didn’t honestly think this was gonna end good for you did you? Maybe you should think next time before you try to destroy someponies relationship you monster.

BAD END

Want another go at life?

Try again from start.

Try again from "before you became a monster".

Chapter 8

Of course! Your a Unicorn (a male last time you checked)! You wield the powerful element of magic. You have spells for almost all kinds of situations and with some more practice and studying under the right teacher, you'll be able to do solve almost any problem thrown at you.

Because your a Unicorn: Intelligence gets +5

Because your a Unicorn: Magic gets +5

Because your a Colt: Strength gets +5

Current Stats
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Agility: 5
Magic: 10
Stamina: 5
Charm: 5

Learn more about stats here.

The pony finishes your ticket and prepares to hand it to you, but of course not without asking for the payment.

“That’ll be 30 bits sir,”

Your surprised at how cheap the ticket is but figured since it wasn’t the time for holidays the price was just right. You pull out your pouch containing your coins and pull out 30 bits which you than give her.

“Thanks, here you go,” she says as she exchanges the coins for your ticket.

“Hope you have safe and enjoyable trip”

Chapter 9

You shut your eyes as you allow yourself to fade out of consciousness.

You awake to a rather abrupt and uneasy stop which almost causes you to roll to the front of your car. You exit the train and stare out at what you see.

A beautiful town past the train station you had just arrived at, Sunlight and clear skies as far as the eye can see. You make sure you have everything you packed (which isn't really much) before you leave the station.

As you take your first steps into Ponyville you take in the scenery and now notice something odd. While the weather was perfect, you noticed there wasn't a single pony outside to enjoy it. How strange?

You hold your head up high and continue walking when you catch a glimpse of the sun's rays beginning to fade and darkness shadowing over the town.

You begin to worry and look up only to see dark clouds hovering above your head, a loud boom of thunder frightens you until you realize it's just a few thunder clouds. You continue with your walk until another boom of thunder erupts, this time providing rain.

Within a matter of seconds the rain is pouring down at speeds faster than your legs can keep up with, and then it hit you. Your a pegasus, remember! You can just out fly the rain, right?

Um....no.

How about you just fly above the rain clouds genius?

You decide that its probably best if you fly above the rain clouds until the storm blows over. You fly straight through the air and attempt to punch through a cloud, however, it barely budges at the impact of your blow.

What will you do?

Attempt to 'buck up' the cloud.

Chapter 15

"Nice to meet you Rainbow Dash," you say with a smile.

"My name is- "

Just as you are about to tell Rainbow Dash your name you notice the sky begins to darken into a crimson red. The clouds underneath you and Rainbow Dash begin to break away.

As you and Rainbow hover over Ponyville, you begin to see the town become distorted and a rift tears reality and splits the town down the middle.

It's a space-time rift!

"What the hay is going on!?" Asks Rainbow as she stares on with a look of astonishment.

You watch as you notice something emerging from the opening. Within moments you are greeted by the floating head of Colin Mochrie, staring back at you with glowing red eyes.

"Lone mortal, I am the head of Colin Mochrie, here to cast judgement upon you for a attempting to reveal your name. Prepare for instantaneous assimilation!" The heads voice boomed with an echo. As it began to open its mouth, a distinct blue energy appeared in the mouth of the head.
"I'MA FIRIN MAH LAZER!!!!"

With a loud scream, Colin Mochrie's head fired a blue glowing Kamehameha looking beam which destroys the entire Equeastrian dimension within only a matter of seconds.

Needless to say, no pony survives.

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BAD END

I tried to warn you. But you just had to have a name, didn't you? Don't worry, you'll get another chance and hopefully you'll make the right choice next time.

What will you do?

Go back to your life changing decision.

Chapter 16

Really? Your sure you don't want to try the other option?
No?

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I guess your not as dumb as you look.

"Nice to meet you Rainbow Dash, you can just call me Anon," you say with a grin.

Rainbow Dash laughs at you, obviously laughing at your name. Your not sure whether that's a good sign or a bad one.

"That's a weird name, but I've heard weirder," Rainbow laughs. "So, Anon, what brings you to Ponyville?" Rainbow asks as she reclined on a cloud.

You tell Rainbow Dash your story (the abridged version not going to much into detail) about your cutie mark and how your looking for work.

Rainbow stretched out on her cloud as she made herself more comfortable while she listened to you.

"So your trying to get your cutie mark huh?" The pegasus laughed to herself as she stared off into the sky.

"Sounds like a certain group of fillies I know. I don't know about getting your cutie mark, but weather control could sure use an extra pair of hooves right about now,"

Rainbow Dash's eyes lit up as she stared at you, signaling that she had an idea.

"Hey, you think you can help me clear these rain clouds out of here? It's about time for me to start cleaning up around here and I'd really appreciate it if I had a little help?"

First impressions are the best and yours hasn't been all that great. Perhaps helping out Rainbow Dash will net you some friendship points with her.
That reminds me, you've made it to Ponyville but you hold no residency here yet; it's getting late, maybe you should go and try to find the residency registration.

Just think about that for a moment.

What will you do?

Help out RD.

Chapter 23

"Your name is Fluttershy, right?" You ask awkwardly as you attempt to make eye contact but to no avail.

Fluttershy just nodded without even looking up at you and just continued to watch the floor.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Anon," you say as you extend a hoof to show courtesy. Fluttershy looked up as you did this and squeaked when she seen your hoof move forward.

You then slowly retract your hoof seeing as common courtesy wasn't going to work with this pony.

"So, have you known Rainbow Dash long?"

"Oh yes, we met at flight school when we were fillies," responded Fluttershy quickly before continuing to stare back at the floor in silence.

Obviously this isn't getting you anywhere.

Why don't you just call it a night and crash on the sofa in the living room?

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Again, this isn't a choice.

So do yourself a favor and....

Go to sleep.

Chapter 25

Of course! Your a Unicorn (a female last time you checked)! You wield the powerful element of magic. You have spells for almost all kinds of situations and with some more practice and studying under the right teacher, you'll be able to do solve almost any problem thrown at you.

Because your a Unicorn: Intelligence gets +5

Because your a Unicorn: Magic gets +5

Because your a Mare: Charm gets +5

Current Stats
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 10
Agility: 5
Magic: 10
Stamina: 5
Charm: 10

Learn more about stats here.

The pony finishes your ticket and prepares to hand it to you, but of course not without asking for the payment.

“That’ll be 30 bits ma'am,”

Your surprised at how cheap the ticket is but figured since it wasn’t the time for holidays the price was just right. You pull out your pouch containing your coins and pull out 30 bits which you than give her.

“Thanks, here you go,” she says as she exchanges the coins for your ticket.

“Hope you have safe and enjoyable trip”

Chapter 27

Of course! Your an earth pony (a male last time you checked)! You've always been a hard worker and while pegasi take to the air, your speed in a hoof race is unmatched. There are quite a bit of jobs you can do what with your strength and determination, so you always keep an open mind.

Because your an Earth Pony: Strength gets +5

Because your a Earth Pony: Stamina gets +5

Because your a Colt: Strength gets +5

Current Stats
Strength: 15
Intelligence: 5
Agility: 5
Magic: 5
Stamina: 10
Charm: 5

Learn more about stats here.

The pony finishes your ticket and prepares to hand it to you, but of course not without asking for the payment.

“That’ll be 30 bits sir,”

Your surprised at how cheap the ticket is but figured since it wasn’t the time for holidays the price was just right. You pull out your pouch containing your coins and pull out 30 bits which you than give her.

“Thanks, here you go,” she says as she exchanges the coins for your ticket.

“Hope you have safe and enjoyable trip”

Chapter 35

You slowly open your eyes to catch a glimpse of Fluttershy staring back at you.

"Oh, I'm sorry I didn't mean to wake you," she says as she backs away from you quickly. "I was just heading into town and wanted to see if you'd like me to show you where the registration building is,"

"It's alright, I was already awake," you say as you hop out of the couch and shake your head fully waking yourself up. "Let's get going,"

You notice how alive and vibrant the town now is as everypony seems to be in a cheerful mood. The town looks so much better now that your not caught in the rain and punching clouds.

"Wow, this town sure is lively. Is it like this all of the time?"

"Oh yes, Ponyville has some of the nicest ponies you'll ever meet and everypony always has a smile on their face," Fluttershy responded as she smiled back to you. "Well, here's Town Square, the mayor should be inside. If you need me, I'll be in the Market District, I have to get a cherry for Angel's salad,"

Fluttershy waved goodbye and left you standing in front of a large tall round building with several windows and the top of the building had a point which resembled that of a castle.

Alright kid, you got yourself 2, now I said 2, different choices here. You can either; A: Go inside and talk to the mayor about getting a home; or B: Go and explore the town.

Let's make things interesting; which answer do you choose?

Go and explore Ponyville.