Radiants Adventures: Season 1

“Whoa! Radiant look out!” Rainbow said as she flew down rocketing towards me as turn a few seconds too late. With a loud thud Rainbow crashes into my stomach as the two of us flew and crashed into a wall. I lay there on my back dazed and confused as Rainbows head wobbles in confusion. She shakes her head and stands up dusting herself off. “You ok dude? That was a pretty nasty hit.” Rainbow said laughing as I simply stick my hoof up and give her a groan of approval before she uses her wings to lift me out of the wall. I shake my head and dust myself off.

“Rainbow what the hell, you could’ve killed me crashing into me at that speed.” I say picking up my glasses only to find them broken in two. “Fantastic now I gotta go see if Rarity or Twilight can repair them...again.” I begin to walk over to the boutique as Rainbow follows beside me.

“I’m really sorry I broke your glasses Radiant.” Rainbow said looking at me with a guilty look on her face.

“It's ok Rainbow just next time please give me a quicker warning or try and avoid hitting me. Us Unicorns aren’t that durable.” I say rubbing the back of my neck.

“Hey to make it up to you how about we grab some cider after we get those glasses fixed?” Rainbow said as she flew beside me upside down hands behind her head.

“Sure why not I could go for a drink or two.” I say checking my watch to see what time it was. This isn’t the first time I’ve almost been killed by Rainbow and her stunts. There have been several times where I would help her with her crazy stunts and I always end up nearly getting killed. My life here sure is more eventful than my life back home. I haven’t always been a resident of Ponyville nor have I always gone by the name Radiant. The truth is I’ve only been here for six months. How I got here is still a mystery.

It was a normal day back on earth. I had just finished mowing my lawn and decided to head to the store for some food. As I walk to the store I get a weird text on my phone. The text still confuses me to this day. I looked down on my phone and opened the message.

“Hey what do you get when you set a popular person on fire in their hometown? The Toast of the Town ;).”

I stood there and put a hand on my face and let out a deep sigh of disappointment. Just then my phone burst into flames. Freaking out i through the phone into the nearby lake. As soon as the phone hit the water a portal appeared out of thin air and sucked me inside it. Once inside the portal i begin to freak out as I felt my body twist and contort. Next, thing I know I’m thrown into a nearby lake in the middle of a forest. I walk out of the water only to find that not only am in some unknown forest but I’m somehow shorter than I was back on earth. I look down at was once my feet and I begin to freak out.

“What! Why do I have hooves and why the hell is my skin so grey?” I say freaking out some more. Just then a disturbing thought hits me. I turn around and walk towards the water's edge and see my reflection. I let out a massive scream as birds from all around me fly away. “I’m a fucking unicorn. What the fuck is going on here?” I step back from the water's edge and begin to breathe in and out deeply trying to calm myself. “Ok just step back and recall the events leading up to this moment. I mowed my lawn, walked to the store when i got a text message containing a bad pun, then my phone burst into flames and i threw it into the lake near my house. Next thing I know I’m sucked into a weird portal and i woke up here only I’m now a pony.” I put my hoof under my chin and go over the events one more time in my head. “I’m so fucked. This does raise another question.” I say sitting down on a nearby log. “If I’m now a pony, then were the hell am I. As much as i hate the idea i only have one choice. I’m gonna have to find away out of this forest and make it to a town or hut or something. Maybe i can find help and answers there.” I stand up and begin walking through the forest. “Jesus walking on all fours is difficult.” I say as I wobble back and forth.

After a few hours of walking I finally find an odd looking tree hut...thing with African masks adorning the front door. Nervous I knock on the door with my new hoof. After a few minutes the door opens and before me stands a zebra with gold rings around her hooves and in her house I can see herbs, potions, and a bubbling cauldron.

“Oh lost soul wandering the forest alone why hast thou come to my humble home.” The zebra said in an odd but surprisingly catchy rhyme scheme. I quickly swallow my fear and look at the creature.

“Ok you're probably not gonna believe me but I need some help. You see I’m from another world. I was walking to the store when i got an odd message on my phone after reading the message it burst into flames and i was sucked into this world only to come out as a pony.” I said realizing how stupid everything i just said sounded. The zebra looks at me with narrowed eyes before stepping to the side.

“Fear not oh ye lost pony. If it is answers you desire then let us speak over a fire.” She said as we walk outside to a fire pit. Wanting to know more about this mysterious zebra I decided to ask another question as she lit the fire.

“So, what is your name anyway? If you don’t mind me asking.” I say trying not to pry too much into her personal affairs. She pauses pulling out a small pouch.

“Oh lost pony with a mysterious aura you may call me Zecora.” She says in that nearly contagious rhyme.

“Nice to meet you Zecora, You can call me Noah I guess.” I say staring at the fire as she throws a mysterious powder into the blaze causing the fire to turn a ominous green color. The picture of a sun shows in the fire before changing into emblem with six stones in it. The fire explodes and extinguishes itself. “What did those symbols mean Zecora?’ I asked confused at the cryptic message.

“Oh lost soul to find the meaning of the emblems you see, go to Ponyville and seek out the Elements of Harmony.” Zecora says before walking back into her home and motioning me to follow her inside.

“The Elements of Harmony.” I say to myself as i follow her inside.

“To ensure your safety in your travels take this bag of helpful marvels.” She says handing me a saddlebag filled with quills, ink, paper, and a few potions. She then hands me a map detailing how to get out of the forest. “Heed my warning lost pony, beware the creatures of the everfree.” Zecora says waving to me as I begin to walk down the path described on the map. The forest grew cold and damp as the day quickly turned into night. Not wanting to trek in the dark I found a spot under a tree and I set up camp for the night. I sat there Illuminated by the fire in front of me. I wanted to put Zecora's gifts to good use so I took out the empty book and a quill and some ink and began to log everything that's happened today. After an hour or so of writing I decided to close the book and return it to the saddlebag. Feeling tired I decided to get some sleep and continue my journey early in the morning.

The sun was shining bright through the trees as I woke up and stretched whipping my eyes with my wings. I pause for a quick second and look behind me. “Huh? When did I get wings?” I say as I rush to look at my reflection in the gold buckle on my saddlebag. “A horn and wings? Something is seriously wrong with this world. I didn’t have these yesterday did I?” I ask myself feeling more confused than ever. “Hopefully someone in this Ponyville place can help me turn back to normal and send me back to my world.” I say as i pack up and continue my trek through the Everfree Forest. After several more hours of walking i finally reached the opening to the forest. Happy to finally be free of the forest I gallop towards the exit. Once out I find a small dirt path near a lake. Feeling thirsty from my long walk I decide to stop and drink from the lake. I walk to the edge of the lake and lean down and drink the clear blue liquid. Upon further investigation i spy a small cottage. “Maybe someone there can help me find Ponyville.” I say to myself as I continue walking. As I approach the cottage a see a small yellow pony with a long pink mane feeding some chickens.

I continue walking until I’m in earshot of the yellow pony. “Excuse me miss could you be so kind as to help me with something?” I say in a calm tone. The yellow pony sees me and lets out a small squeak before rushing inside her house and slamming the door. “Did I say something wrong?” I say to myself as I scratch my head.

“You’ll have to forgive her she isn’t very good with strangers.” Said a strange voice coming from behind me. As I look down I see a small purple pony with wings and a horn just like me. Nice to meet you I’m Twilight Sparkle it's nice to meet you. She said with a smile. She looks me up and down and notices that my flank is bare. “Wait a minute where is your cutie mark? She says narrowing her eyes as her horn glows and envelops me in a weird purple aura.

“Cutie what?” I say confused. “Look I was told by Zecora to seek out the Elements of Harmony. She said they would be able to help me.” I say pointing to the Everfree Forest.

Twilight backs away slightly. “Who are you? What are you? How do you know about the Elements of Harmony?” She said cautiously.

I sigh deeply and sit down and tell her everything that's happened. “So, that's how I ended up here.” I say catching my breath. “I was hoping the Elements could help me get back home and return me to normal.” I say smiling.

“Well, from what you told me it seems you my friend could be a victim of Discord, a mythical creature that loves chaos. However, he has been trapped in stone for a while now. So, if you were sent here because of him it means he broke free and could be anywhere. I will have to contact Princess Celestia and let her know. As for sending you back that however may not be possible. Since your world is unknown to us it will be nearly impossible to pinpoint its exact location. As for turning you back into a human that part will be equally impossible. Even with the amount of magic I posses.” Twilight says in a sincere tone.

“So, you're telling me some mythical creature brought me to this world with magic but you can’t send me back or change me back into a human? Meaning I’m stuck here as a pony.” I say annoyed and disappointed.

“In the nutshell...yes thats a very accurate summary of the situation. What I can do is allow you to stay with me. For the most part you look like one of us. Me and my friends will teach you how to use your horn and wings. Along with the history of Equestria. As for the cutie mark thing well cutie marks are basically a type of tattoo to put it simply. This tattoo is given to a pony when he or she find there special talent. A cutie mark can pop up at anytime so all I can tell you is this,  while you're here try and find something you're good at.” Once we get you settled in I want you to go to Sweet Apple Acres and find a pony named Applejack tell her twilight sent you and ask her about the Cutie Mark Crusaders and were to find their club house. The three fillies there don’t have cutie marks either so they may be able to help you. Plus it’s a good way to get to know the ponies here in Ponyville.” Twilight says motioning you to follow her. As you two head to her home she gives you then complete rundown on everything in this world from the beginning of time all the way to her coming to Ponyville from Canterlot.

“So you're fresh off the boat here too...so to speak.” You say as you arrive at her treehouse.

“You could say that yes. In fact, danger seem to find me everywhere I go.” Oh ya the whole Nightmare Moon event. I remember you telling me about that.” You say as you sit on a pillow as twilight pours the two of you some tea.

“I know I said me and my friends will help you adjust but mark my words. If you’re lying to me and infact try to harm anypony or do anything evil me and the Elements will defeat you and have you imprisoned in the castle dungeon in Canterlot.” Twilight says pointing her horn at you as it lights up.

“Dually noted. Trust me you have nothing to fear from me. Now, can you please teach me how to properly use my magic.?” I say grunting as my horn flashes a silver aura for a split second before fizzing out.

Twilight hands me a stack of books. “Here first things first read and study these books. They will help you understand magic better. In the meantime I’m gonna go gather my friends and bring them here and we can introduce you and get you settled in. Oh Also can you keep an eye on my assistant spike fore me. He is the little green dragon upstairs.” Twilight smiles before closing the door and trotting off. I sit there with my hooves on my head trying to wrap everything around my mind. “This can’t be happening. There has to be someway I can get home. Maybe these book twilight gave me can help.” I say to myself as I crack the books open and begin to read them. A few hours go by and i finish the last book.

“Whoa who are you?” I hear coming from the top of the stairs. I look up to see a small green and purple dragon walking down the stairs.

“You must be Spike. Twilight wanted me to watch you until she got back. I get the feeling she will explain everything then. Me and Spike begin to chat. After an hour Twilight and her friends finally return. The six ponies walk and quickly look at me. At first they say nothing, as if they to are trying to wrap their heads around the situation just like me. After a few moments of awkward silence Twilight soon breaks the silence and explains to the girls and spike my situation in greater detail. On top she introduces her five friends. Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie.

Once the formalities are taken care of Twilight explains that as of now I’m stuck this way. After I review with her everything I learned from the books I demonstrate what I learned by simply levitating Spike. He quickly started spinning as the silver aura from my horn envelops him and I place him safely on the table. “Wow your a fast learner, I’m impressed.” Fluttershy steps forward and speaks.

“I’m….r-really s-sorry about running away from you like that.” She said in a soft voice.

“Hey don’t worry about it Fluttershy I understand.” I say with a soft smile and stand up. Applejack looks me up and down.

“Well, I’ll be. You sure are taller than most ponies here.” Applejack says walks over to a nearby pillow and sits down pouring herself some tea

“Well, according to Twilight I’m as tall as your Princess.” I say putting the books up with my magic.

“Yes like I said before she is the ruler of this land. Your also gonna start writing to her like I do. She tasked me with coming here and learning about friendship. I figure once I tell her what's happened we can both write letters and have Spike send them.” She says smiling. “Tomorrow you're gonna meet Rainbow Dash near the field and she is gonna teach you how to fly.” Twilight said pointing to Rainbow.

“Don’t worry rookie you won’t be as awesome as me when it comes to flying but I’ll teach you all you need to know about using your wings.” She says in a cocky tone while striking an equally cocky pose.

“Don’t worry darling she will grow on you.” Rarity says putting her hoof to her face and shaking her head back and forth.

“Oh ya Applejack Twilight said to ask you about a group called the Cutie Mark Crusaders?” I say sitting down and drink more of my tea.

“Ya there a group of three fillies including mah little sister Applebloom and her Friends Scootaloo, and Sweetie Bell. There tryna find a way to earn their cutie marks so ah reckon you can help them and they can help you. She says stretching out.

“Hey where's Pinkie?” Rainbow Dash says looking around.

“She was right here a minute ago.” Rarity says looking around with Rainbow.

Suddenly a loud boom hits your ears you jump in fear and scream crashing into a bookshelf. As you lay on your back under a pile of books..

“Surprise!” She says as she lands on your stomach. “Hi my name is Pinkie Pie. Did I surprise you.” She said smiling making a slightly adorable squeaking sound.

“You could say that ya.” I say laughing as Twilight and her friends join in the laughter. Once up I dust myself up and put the fallen books back on the shelf.

“Well, girls this has been fun but after the events of today I’m gonna hit the hay. Rainbow I’ll see you tomorrow morning. Goodnight everyone it was nice to meet you all.” I walk upstairs and lay on the guest bed upstairs. After getting comfortable I quickly fall asleep.

“Twi are you one hundred percent sure he can be trusted. You did say he was brought here by Discord.” Applejack whispers so I can’t hear.

“No I said he could be a victim of Discord. However, after talking him I doubt he has anything to do with this. After all he knows nothing about the world or body he is in. On top of that if Discord wanted to cause chaos he would’ve sent him here in his human form and given him magic or enough knowledge of our world to cause chaos himself but he didn’t even know what an alicorn was.. Still, Discord is unpredictable I’m still gonna let Celestia know just in case he has broken free.” Twilight says taking out a quill and ink and writing a quick letter to Celestia explaining everything that's happened and the measures she is taking in order to help him. “To answer your other question Applejack yes I’m one hundred percent sure he can be trusted.” She says handing the scroll to spike so he can send it. “For now all we can is help him get settled in until we can figure something out.” Twilight says as the girls nod and say their goodbyes. As twilight goes to check on her new guest Spike burps back a response. Anxious Twilight opens the scroll and reads it.

Dear Twilight,

I am happy you brought this to my attention. I’m proud of you for being so kind to the creature. As for what you said about Discord sounds serious. I will look into this matter immediately. Also tomorrow i would like for you to bring this pony to me so i can meet him. I may be able to provide some help on the situation. Until then i want you to keep a close eye on him incase something else happens.

-Princess Celestia

The scroll disappears as Twilight decides to head to bed. Tomorrow is a big day for her. The suns shines heavily through the window as it illuminated my face causing me to wake up. As I head downstairs I see Twilight packing her saddlebags.

“Going somewhere Twilight?” I ask wiping my eyes with my wing.

“Yes get ready the Princess wants to meet you. Were off to canterlot.” Twilight says throwing you a saddlebag and Spike hops on Twilight's back. The three of us leave the house and head for the hot air balloon. Once in the balloon it lifts up to our destination. Once he hop off the balloon and begin making our way to the castle I look around astounded by the beauty that is Canterlot.

“It’s a beautiful place isn’t?” Twilight says smiling. “I grew up here.” She says as she points to the castle. “There it is Princess Celestia’s Castle.” Twilight say pointing to the mammoth building in the distance. Once inside we are quickly taken to the throne room where we are presented before the Princess herself. As Celestia steps down from her throne me and twilight quickly bow before her.

“You both may rise.” She says in a soft yet stern tone. She looks over at me. “Twilight has told me of your plight Noah. As of now there is nothing we can do to send or back or fix your current condition. Until things can be fixed I would like to officially welcome you to Ponyville. Now, since we don’t know how long you're going to be stuck here I approve Twilight's plan to have you live in Ponyville and become my pupil as well. If you learn anything or have questions feel free to write to me. Oh and one other thing to make sure you fit in her you may want to consider changing your name. So, what would you like to go by Noah?” Celestia asks putting her hoof on my shoulder.

“Well, if it makes my time here easier I guess I can go by my old nickname Radiant Sword.” I say with a forced smile.

“Very well then. Radiant Sword I Princess Celestia accept you as my pupil. Welcome to Equestria.” She says with a smile.

“Thank you Princess Celestia. It’s an honor to be your pupil. I can promise that during my time here I will fulfill your wishes to the best of my ability.” I say bowing once again.

“Oh Radiant you flatter me.” She says laughing. “There is no need to be super formal around me although I appreciate the respect you show me. Now, go I believe Twilight says you're suppose to meet Rainbow Dash to practice flying.” Me and Twilight wave goodbye and head back down to Ponyville.

“Things are about get even crazier I just know it.”