Second Chance: Fox

Popping around the corner Pinkie saw James standing in the doorway realizing who he must be talking to she rushed forward, jumping on his back and staring at her three friends her smile expanded exponentially. Taking a deep breath she was about to explain what happened until James pulled her off his back and set her in front of as a shield from the petite cyan nightmare that was threatening him. Not fighting his actions Pinkie began to explain the events that lead up to now "...and now we're here and I made waffles !" she exclaimed still glaring at him the cyan one was about to say something when the purple one cut her off saying "So James was it ?"

"Yes, that's me." James said offering his hand to the purple pony that was in front of him staring at her eyes his eyes traveled up noticing a horn jutting from her forehead opening his mouth he asked "So you have a horn ?"

"Yes James I do after all I'm a unicorn." the purple pony said pointing to her horn, taking his eyes of the unicorn James looked down at Pinkie who was smiling up at him and giving him nod. Sighing James moved to the side to allow the three women into his house grabbing her friends Pinkie began to make her way into the house dragging the cyan and purple one behind her while the orange just followed shaking her head. Closing the door James began to make his way back to his pseudo-dining room, as he reached the table James quickly realized that said table wouldn't be big enough for the six of them sitting at the table "Girls I’m sorry about-" James began but as he rounded the corner to see that the table had grown larger to seat more people, along with four other chairs three of which were occupied by the new arrivals.

Taking a seat James noticed a glass of orange juice waiting for him picking up the glass he took a quick sip before looking at the four women sitting at his now larger table. Putting the drink down James set his forearms on the table thinking about some questions to ask about the new world he was now living in, until a raspy voice spoke up "SO why the hell are you here ?" looking at the cyan girl James leaned back and began to recount the events that led him to this world.

"Ok so are we supposed to believe that you died, and were then brought to this world along with all your 'Hooman' junk and are now a six foot tall fox."

"Look I know its hard to believe but I'm telling the truth."

"Pffft like I believe you, why would something that powerful do this ?" the cyan pegasus asked again slapping the table grabbing the bridge of his nose James shrugged his shoulders and said "No idea, for all we know this is just some random idea he had and is giving a try to see what happens."

"Ok Rainbow I think we should back up and start with introducing ourselves." the purple unicorn said adjusting her vest she turned to James and said "My names Twilight Sparkle, I'm a unicorn pony mare, 24 years old and the Princess Celestia's personal student."

"Its nice to meet you I'm James Levingston 28 years old, I'm a professional tattoo artist." James said offering Twilight his hand smiling at the motion Twilight took his hand and gave it a shake. Turning to the others she gave them a confident smile sighing the orange mare said "Mah names Applejack, ah'm a earth pony mare, 25 years old and the proud owner of Sweet Apple Acres."

"It's nice to meet you, Applejack." James said leaning over the table a bit offering her his hand looking at it she gave it a firm shake. After releasing his hand James gave it a small shake wincing at how strong of a grip she had on his hand finally turning to the cyan 'mare' she gave a huff and said "Names Rainbow Dash, fastest Wonderbolt in equestria, I'm 25 years old."

"It's nice to meet you Rainbow Dash." James said offering having to lean over the table one more time offering her his hand for a shake glaring at it than him, giving her a awkward smile he sat back in his seat coughing into said hand. Giving her a quick glare Twilight turned back to James with a small smile on her face opening her mouth to say something she was quickly cut off by Pinkie placing large plates of pancakes, hash browns, bacon, and eggs. Fluttershy followed after her with plates setting them in front of her friends and James, after letting his guest serve themselves first James began to pile his plate high after taking a few bites of food James asked "So can you girls help me with learning about this country, I had a conversation with Fluttershy and Pinkie but I'm gonna guess I'll want to know more."

"Of course I'll be happy to help you James, but I will want to know more about the world you came from, that's only fair right ?" Twilight asked have a 'slight' glimmer in her eyes at the prospect of learning about a entirely new world, staring at the Unicorn James could have sworn he saw stars sparkling in her eyes. Scratching his head James looked to Pinkie who was shoveling the meal she had prepared in a record pace that would make any professional eater jealous, stopping mid way her cheeks puffed out in a comical way she gave James a thumbs up before continuing her eating spree sighing James said "Ok Ms. Sparkle you've got a deal........is there anything else that needs to happen before I can head to town ?"

"Yes, you just have to talk to the mayor real quick." Twilight said giving James a smile only to notice a concerned look on his face she quickly added "But don't worry once she knows that your safe she'll help you with the citizenship process."

"So when am I to meet her ?"

"I can get something set up for either tomorrow or the day after that."

"Ok then just let me know when." James said leaning back in his chair smirking at the fox Twilight said "Don't worry I'll pick you up to meet her."

(nine days later)

James was waiting for his citizenship sitting in an uncomfortable chair and in an even more uncomfortable suit that had been gifted to him by Rarity who was a friend of the other five girls. Grunting James tried to loosen the tie around his neck when a hand slapped it glaring at the before mentioned mare James went to do it again only to be slapped again this time the slap was followed by a slight British voice "Dear please stop I worked very hard trying to teach you to tie that, and I do NOT want to spend another three hours doings so again."

"Oh come on Rarity it wasn't that long."

"Actually James It was longer." a pony whispered next to him turning his head he gave Fluttershy a sympathetic look before saying "Et tu Fluttershy ?"

"Sorry but Rarity did spend a lot of time teaching you." Fluttershy said looking down she began to poke her fingers together sighing James scratched the back of his head muttering something under his breath. Sitting back in his seat James would have been playing on his phone if it hadn't been confiscated by Rarity. He gave the phone to her sister so she could kill time by watching youtube a few days ago...........it wasn't his fault that she had found one of the scariest videos it had to offer. Looking next to him he saw Rarity scrolling through said phone looking at the fashion of earth, James thought to ask for it back so- "NO." Rarity said not taking her eyes off the phone.

"No what Rarity?"

"You can't have it back yet, this is still mine for another day."

"Rarity your sister saw that video four days ago."

"Yes and she still won't leave my room and demands that we both sleep with bats."

"That's better, sounds like she stopped trying to set traps." James said giving her a sheepish grin looking up from the phone Rarity glared at the fox this look made his soul cold..... so very cold gulping James quickly said "Ok two more days without the phone won't hurt........OH and I have Disney movies that might help calm her down."

"Are they horror movies."

"No I swear !" James said pointing to his phone he added "Just google 'Disney movie trailers' and you'll see."

"Maybe tomorrow." Rarity said leaning back in her chair to only continue with her voyage into the great unknown of fashion that was earths. Grunting James began to slouch in his chair with both arms crossed today both Fluttershy and Rarity had traveled with him to the office while the other four were busy with their lives. James had arrived on this world eight days ago and became quick friends with a few of the girls mainly Twilight, Fluttershy, and Pinkie he had almost won over Rarity until her sister found that video. Both Applejack and Rainbow were being distant but he didn't mind that turning to look around he tried to not stare at Rarity too much considering her attire. The blue blouse she wore had a low collar and no sleeves that showed a lot of cleavage she also wore some white dress pants that hugged her waist. While Fluttershy was the complete opposite wearing a high collar and long sleeve forest green shirt with a long dress that went to her ankles her attire tried to hide as much as possible.

After what felt like hours a receptionist called for James walking up to the counter she gave him a small smile and handed him a manila envelope and wished him luck. After taking the envelope James went back to Rarity and Fluttershy and told them he had the results from the test smiling they suggested they go back to his house to read the results of the test. Smiling at the suggestion he quickly agreed getting up to follow them out they began the journey to his house. As the three walked through the town James quickly noticed how dead it was frowning a bit he felt an uneasiness in his stomach, the town wasn't a city but It was much like a college town large enough to have a crowd but not large enough to be over crowded. Stopping in front of the local ice cream shop he noticed a closed sign in the window turning to ask Rarity or Fluttershy what was going on he only ended up being dragged away from the store further into the abandoned town.

After a half hour of walking the three of them began to head out of town towards his house, which was now closer to the town line with the help of Twilight. James had asked Twilight to see if she could move his house closer to town so that anybody wishing to visit wouldn't risk attack from wildlife. So instead of being a mile and something out of town he now was a few hundred yards from the town line his house now sitting on a visible hill west of the town easily seen from certain areas of the town while just by sitting on the front porch he could easily see the town. Reaching the front door James began to open it stepping to the side to let both Fluttershy and Rarity inside once both of them had gone inside James followed, after a few steps he noticed that no lights were on after a few steps they quickly flashed revealing he was inside golden oaks library along with most of the town screaming "SURPRISE !!!!"

Feeling his heart clench in his chest James was about to pass out when a pink blur appeared before him clapping both her hands on the sides of his face. Gaining awareness to his surroundings James looked down at Pinkie who had a bright gleam in her eyes and a wide smile pulling him to the center of the room she than introduced him to the town 'officially' smiling James waved back at a few of the ponies. Turning back to the fox Pinkie snatched the envelope from his hand and ripped it open instead of taking out the contents she held them out for James to read off of, gingerly taking them from her James flipped them over to read the results smiling widely he exclaimed "Looks like I'm a citizen of Equestria !"

Letting out loud hoops and hollers the town began to congratulate him on his citizenship and the part welcoming him to ponyville/equecstria/equis began. Making his way over to the beverages and snacks James began to pick his way through the party food that Pinkie had set up for the party, after gathering the snack foods he wanted James made his way over to an unoccupied chair. Sitting down James began to look over the party many of the ponies were giving him looks that had slight hints of fear and uneasiness shrugging his shoulders at him he went back to eating, bouncing over to him Pinkie ended up plopping into his lap giggling at his puffed out cheeks she said "James how you liking my party ?"

"A lot Pinkie, but I think some of the ponies are a bit nervous around me." James said looking over to one of the pony groups giving him nervous looks looking at them Pinkie adjusted her sitting putting herself further onto his lap turning to look at him she said "Oh don't worry about them we just have to have a quick Q and A with you."

"Didn't you and Shy already do that ?"

"Yeah but we didn't talk about..........personal stuff."

"Personal stuff ?"

"Yeah like.........does your species herd?" Pinkie said catching the attention of several mares surrounding the area including Twilight, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash. Glaring slightly at the pink pony she simply gave him a wink grunting he looked to see the small crowd form around him sighing he said "Ok I don't know what herding is could someone explain ?"

"It's when a stallion forms a group of mares the number is usually between 5-6 mares sometimes less or more but that depends on the area of the country, ideals of the stallion/mares, and the size of the city/town they live in." Twilight clarified as she stepped out of the crowd nodding at her explanation James said "Ok we have a form of that called harems, and that technique hasn't really been used for a few hundred years and those who do practice it are frowned upon by society."

"Wait why is that." a magenta mare wearing a formal clothing the kind a teacher would usually wear scratching his head James began to think about what to say after a minute he said "Ok my world has a 50-50 ratio between men and woman, along with how the present world is, and that in the past it was literally used as a big ole thing so emperors and kings could have multiple heirs for their throne OR to collect pretty girls and to have them as trophies."

"Really now ?" a mint green unicorn said she wore a white collared shirt and black shorts nodding at her reaction James just gave her a nod frowning a bit she asked "So are all relationships like that in the present time you come from."

"Yes and no.....certain marriages or relationships are only built to strengthen families money or titles while others are a whole shame that just happened so one of the people could get money from the other."

"Seriously !!" Looking over to Rainbow Dash James gave her a guilty smile and nod looking down at his plastic cup he took quick sip and added "Ok so not all relationships are like that some like my parents are built up with trust and love, while others like my grandparents on my moms side were arranged and forced."

"Really your grandparents were forced to get married dude ?"

"Rainbow if I could tell you how much they hated the sight of each other or the numerous times they cheated on each other we would be here till sunrise, my aunt is my sisters half sibling and the only reason I know this is cause my grandma got drunk and told me she fucked some random coworker that my granddad hated just to spite him." James said as a angry scowl began to develop on his face before he continued saying "But their hate for each other didn't match my hate for them."

"Really why did you hate them ?" Rarity asked giving him an odd looked giving her an eye roll he said "Probably cause they forced a massive amount of debt on my mom when she eloped with my dad OR when they called me and my sister grandbastards every time they saw us."

"That's awful darling."

"Hehehe Rarity I learned at a young age that you shouldn't piss off my dad."

"How so ?"

"Ehh that's a story for another time lets move on.........yes you in the blue scrubs." James said pointing to a white mare with pink hair she asked "Were you in a relationship with anypony in your old world ?"

"No, I couldn't get the time of day from any girl." James said giving the mare a head shake and the night continued on with people asking many questions about the world he came from, personal life, hobbies, and other stuff after a few hours the crowd died down and many began to leave to head home after awhile the only ones left were Pinkie and her friends along with a purple dragon. James wanted to leave but Pinkie had made a comfortable body pillow out of him looking up he saw a concerned look on Rarity and Applejacks faces as they discussed something they were close enough for him to only catch the tail end of the conversation ".....Rares do we really have tah go on this dumb date ?"

"I'm afraid so Applejack, this noble did make a polite request for our herd to accompany him to a play."

"But what about our sisters this play is in two days, that cutting it mighty close to find a............what is it James ?" Applejack growled seeing James staring at them holding up his free hand James said "Sorry for eavesdropping but I could watch them if you would allow me to ?"

"Whah would let you watch our sisters ?"

"Oh come on Applejack I'll do it for free...........and I've met your brother do you really think I would risk pissing THAT off ?"

"Still whah woul-"

"Would you be able to watch them for hmmm two days ?" Rarity asked giving James a stern look puffing out his chest James said "No problem just give me a list of allergies and what ever rules I need to follow and It'll be fine."

"Hmmm."

"C'mon on if I did anything it would be the highest form of stupidity to exist in any universe considering Applejacks brother, Twilights connections, both your and Twilights magic, AND Pinkie !" James said finishing his sentence by pointing at Pinkie.....something deep down in James told him to NEVER piss her off for fear of being wiped from existence continuing he said "Plus I want to earn your trust and show you guys I can be your friend."

"Fine but if you put Applebloom through the same thing that you did Sweetie bell ah'll hog tie you upside down and turn you into a piñata."

"Ok first I didn't think she would find a horror video on there I swear !" James said having a pleading look in his eyes smiling at him Applejack simply made a twisting motion with her hand, giving him a Cheshire grin Rarity said "We'll see you tomorrow darling to drop off our sisters along with Scootaloo it'd be a shame to not allow her to join in on the sleep over...you have a nice night now."

(James house)

Feeling his back hit soft leather James felt sick to his stomach realizing Rarity just teleported him back to his house getting off his couch James began to make his way to his room to change for bed. Scratching his head James opened the door to the bedroom noticing a pink not with white writing sitting on his bed James made his way over to the bed and began to read the note he quickly realized that it was a list on how to take care of Raritiy's and Applejacks sisters along with Rainbow Dash's daughter Scootaloo reading it over a few times James laid down in his bed feeling the days events catching up to him and the gentle rest of sleep taking him.

(Back at Golden oaks)

"Seriously Rarity I can't believe your gonna let him watch my daughter and your sisters." Rainbow Dash said looking over to her adopted daughter playing with her friends sighing Rarity rubbed her temples after teleporting James away her and her friends sat down at the table. They had begun to discuss the upcoming "date" that had been requested of them and who would watch the crusaders, after Applejack brought It up the pink mare woke up and let out a happy neigh while Twilight and Fluttershy gave small claps. While those three had a positive reaction Rainbow Dash was the opposite immediately showing her distrust for him sighing Rarity said "Ok darling who do you think we would be able to find this last minute, we have to leave tomorrow to be able to even make it to canterlot."

"Well we could get Big mac and his-"

"Sorry sugar they left right after the party for Marebbean for a week long vacation." Applejack said looking down at the ground grunting she continued "Plus even if we could get somepony they would charge Celestia knows how much to watch those three."

"That is if we could get somepony to watch them." Twilight said looking at her what would be her adopted daughters considering she was in a bachelorette herd with Rarity, Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Looking away from the card playing trio she continued "You girls know I would do anything and everything for them, but if James is offering to do it for free I say we take it."

"I second that Twily !' Pinkie said slightly glomping the purple mare her hair still a little disheveled from using James as a pillow she had a bright light in hers eyes she continued "Plus I trust James and my Pinkie sense hasn't gone off saying he is bad.........by the way the pony that requested the "date" is a douche bag and only wants to bone us."

"UGH......how long do we need it to last Pinkie ?" Rainbow Dash groaned rubbing her temples giving a guilty smile she said "Just get one of the girls to call us and ask for us before we enter the theater..........OH and also tell them to ask for mommy."

"W-w-what will that do ?" Fluttershy asked looking at the crusaders wanting to hold scootaloo close tonight was her night to watch the young Pegasus and she wanted cuddle time with her Rarity answered in Pinikies stead "Let me guess Pinkie as soon as he hears one of our 'daughters' as for mommy he is gonna call off the date."

"Yeah." Pinkie said her mane loosing some color and bouncy ness sniffling she said "He will think that we're used goods and tell us 'I'll keep it a secret but leave I have no use for horses'."

"Oh god girls when will we find a good stallion ?" Twilight said as tears began to form in her eyes feeling their spirits deflate slightly Pinkie said "Maybe after this we shouldn't take any 'dates' for a little while."

"Ah agree......you know girls ah'm mighty tired and with what we just talked about do you mind if we-"

"Yes Applejack I think we should spend the night together." Twilight said pushing back from the table she began to make her way upstairs followed by Fluttershy, Rainbow, Applejack and Rarity. Still sitting at the table Pinkie had offered to put the crusaders to bed. Looking out the window Pinkie let out a sad sigh thought 'Just have to wait till James kisses me....and then me and the girls can be happy.'