Chapter 1: The Flower

It was a normal day in Ponyville— the birds chirping, the sounds of hooves on the ground. Everypony was doing their normal routines, either working their jobs or buying things for their household. It is a peaceful town if you get passed all of the monsters and demons that pop up once in awhile, but that did not matter.

The town was protected by the mane six, Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie. They all made up the Elements of Harmony. I myself was kind of envious of the castle they got to hang out in, but I have a house of my own.

Oh, pardon me; I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Direct Shot. I am a blue Pegasus pony with a brown mane and tail, and green eyes; Hope that gives you a picture. I bet you are all wondering what story I’m going to tell. Well let’s just say I got a good look on the other side.

It all started on a normal day. I woke up in my small little house that was located on the outskirts of town. I like the privacy of the place— it lets me think and write better for my upcoming films.

Oh yeah, I make films. At least that is what I found out when I ended up recording a race I was not able to participate in because of this stupid thing called asthma. Now because of that, poof! I got a movie slate on my flank signifying I had some talents in filming things. That was in Cloudsdale where I grew up; It’s a large cloud city that floats around. It’s really quite majestic.

Well, now that you know more about me, it’s time for the actual story.
I woke up like I do every afternoon, around 2PM. My writings always keep me up past at least 3AM, so I never get up at a good time. I got up in my room— It’s pretty big considering how small my house is. I have a large bed with film reel decorations on it. I look to my left and see a picture of my family on the day I got my cutiemark. I missed them but they were happy I moved out and have a rather successful independent studio.

I get out of the warmth of my bed and see myself in the mirror.

“Well, baggy eyes, time for a shower” I said as I saw my tired eyes and terrible bed mane.
I’m not a real built stallion and kind of short; I still had some muscle on me from the early days in starting my career. Trust me a PA (Production Assistant) job should go to a unicorn not a Pegasus. They can lift things a lot easier.

After I finally stop staring at myself, I move to the shower which was in the next room and got cleaned up.

After drying off and looking at my crazy mane, I put my signature driver’s cap on. I never really style my mane; I just let it go crazy, and let my hat contain it. I head down to the kitchen and make my favorite breakfast, waffles. After a few minutes I inhaled the food, coughing a little as some went down the wrong pipe.

After clearing my throat and drinking some water, I backed my saddlebags with some of my writings and walked outside.

The fresh warm afternoon air hit my muzzle, making me take a deep breath and exhale in content. My wings opened up and a few joints pop making me wince a little. Obviously I had slept on them a bit wrong.

I ignored the small amount of pain and took flight. The fresh air and speed I had going made me feel alive. Flying was something that calmed my nerves and was just plain fun. I don’t envy unicorns or earth ponies for their abilities; flying is the best. I flew over Ponyville, getting a good look at the town like I usually do once I get my flank up. Town hall, a large round building in the center, came into view. I had only been in there a few times, namely to purchase my home and set up my studio.

Speaking of my studio, I was getting close to it. I flew for a few more minutes doing a few small flips, just enjoying the air before landing in front of a small building. Now, when I say small, I mean small. It was lodged between two bigger buildings. It had a window in the front with a sign that said “Fly High Studios”. Cheesy name, I know, but based on how well we are doing, I guess it did not matter.

We made only three movies since starting. They were not the best received films, but they did make us enough bits to keep going and making films.

I instinctively grabbed my keys to the studio and put it in the keyhole. I was about to turn it when the door opened, revealing a light grey unicorn mare with a brown mane and tail, and hazel eyes. Her cutiemark is a pen and tablet.

“Afternoon, sleepyhead” Said the unicorn jabbing at my side, causing me to flinch and flail my wings a little.

“Hey, watch it!” I say, backing up a little.

“What, are you afraid of mares or something?”

“No, just you,” I replied, getting a laugh from her. “So, how is the Brittneigh doing?”

“Good, I got some of the legal work done for the last location we scouted!” She said, walking back into the studio.

“Well, that's good.”

“There is only one problem.”

“What is it?” I asked concerned.

Brittneigh trotted over to a small desk and sat down.

“Did another location close?”

Brittneigh nodded.

“Ponyfeathers...which one was it?”

“The small area of woods on the Apple farm. Said something about needing to harvest the area at this time of year,” Brittneigh replied, using her magic to pull out a paper and levitates it to me.

I sigh and take the paper in my hoof; It was an apology note from the Apple family. I toss it in a nearby trash can without even reading it.

“What's the backup location?” I ask.

“It’s a little patch of woods owned by Fluttershy.” Said Brittneigh, pulling out another paper with information on the area.

“On the edge of the Everfree.....great.” I sighed reading the paper over. “We are going to have to hire some security out there for the talent.”

“Yeah, but at least it will be a more realistic, being it’s in the everfree!” Brittneigh giggled.

“Yeah, but we have to be there. I mean it’s rare for anything dangerous to come out, but I like to be prepared.” I looked at my saddlebags and giggled a little, “Well, I might as well go and make sure Fluttershy is still okay with us filming in her woods”

Brittneigh nods, “I’ll go get Mizuki”

I trot out of the studio and take flight, “Meet you at the location!”

We both wave at each other and head our separate ways. I fly across town heading towards Fluttershy’s cottage, the ponies below, busy about their various concerns. It only took me about ten minutes to fly to the cottage and I landed at the front door.
I looked around the peaceful looking place, and noticed some of the animals wandering around. A few chickens, a dog, and even a bear was lounging outside.

I looked back at the door and and knocked on it. After a few minutes, the curtain by the window moved to the side and then closed. The door then opened to reveal Fluttershy standing nervously.

“Um...can I help you?” She said, quietly.

“Hi Fluttershy, do you remember me from about a month ago, asking if we could film in your woods?” I ask.

I notice Fluttershy look to the side thinking for a moment.

“Oh...yes, I remember”

“Do you mind if we scout the area again? We lost our primary location and need a place to shoot in the woods,” I say calmly.

Fluttershy nods and then points to an area behind her house, ”I have areas marked that are safe for ponies to go into....um, just don’t go behind the sign that's colored red...okay?”

“Are you not going to show us around the area?” I asked, puzzled at the fact that we could freely roam around her property.

“Oh...no, I’m heading to the spa with a friend.” She said, looking away.

“Well, okay then. I have a few others coming by to help inspect the area”

“That's fine...just be careful.” Fluttershy says and walks out of her cottage.

“We will. It should only take about an hour.” I say, watching her leave down the dirt road.
Fluttershy nods then waves as she disappears from sight. I sit down at a nearby bench that was in her yard, waiting for the others.

About twenty minutes later, I see two ponies walking up the dirt road. It was Brittneigh and another mare, Mizuki. Mizuki is a dark grey earth pony with a yellow mane and tail and blue eyes. I wave to them and they walk over.

“About time you mares showed up!” I say in a mock angry tone.

“Well, us mares have to, like, look our best sir!” Said Brittneigh in a valley-mare tone, followed by a hairflip.

We all laugh at that.

“So, you two ready to go into the spooky woods?” I tease.

“Well, somepony has to save your sorry flank!” said Mizuki.

“Well, usually it’s the mare in distress, in the stories!” I laugh.

“I’m sure you’d make a cute mare in distress!” Mizuki replies.

“Yeah, yeah. joke on it, but that does not change the stories!” I say as I start to run ahead of them. “I bet I can beat you two mares at a race to the woods!”
Brittneigh smiles and takes off after me with Mizuki right behind. I ran as fast as my hooves could carry me; I could see the entrance to the woods getting close. All of a sudden I smack into something as I am about to reach the woods. I look up to see crystal blue wall in front of me, and Brittneigh on the other side with Mizuki laughing.

“Hey! That's cheating!” I say getting up.

“You said nothing about force fields or teleportation” Brittneigh said, giggling.

“Aww! Is the little Directy mad he lost to mares?” Said Mizuki in a mocking tone.

I just walk past them and into the woods. “No, never. Let’s just do the scouting thing and get home.”

I hear both of them giggle behind me and hoof bump.

After a good twenty minutes of looking around the wooded area and jotting down notes, I sit by a pond and take a breath, just taking in the scenery. I close my eyes like I do in all locations, and picture an idea of all the shots coming together.

After a few minutes, I feel something tickle my ear. I open my eyes to see Brittneigh and Mizuki looking at me, trying to contain a laugh.

“What?” I asked puzzled.

“You look so adorable now, with that in your hair!” Brittneigh replied.

“Yeah, you are now a pretty mare!” says Mizuki.

I stand up and look at my reflection in the pond, and notice a small blue flower in my mane.

I look back at the two mares, “Am I the prettiest mare?” I say in a mock mare voice.

The two mares burst out laughing.

I just shake my head, causing the flower to fall out and onto the ground.

I wait for the two to calm down, once they do they both look up at me.

“You done?”

“Yes, Miss Shot” Mizuki says, and they both start laughing again.

“This is going to be a fun shoot...” I say with a slightly annoyed tone.

A few hours later, I get back to my house, and drop my saddlebags at the door. I was too tired to put all of the paperwork away and just headed to my room.

Once I was in my room, I lazily climbed into my bed.

“Tomorrow is a new day, should be a calm one.” I say before letting sleep take over.
Little did I know, it was not going to be calm.

Author's Note

This was a random story idea I had from when people where drawing gender bent pics of my OC.

This is my first time posting a story public for people to read. I do appreciate constructive criticism. Do expect more chapters to come soon ^^

Also thank you Rainbrit Dash for editing this.
https://www.fimfiction.net/user/Rainbrit+Dash