Dashed Into Trouble

    Twilight smiled at me, her wings flapping the slightest. I rubbed my head rising from the couch. She stared at me with that look. That look that meant: 'Get off, you couch potato!' and a mix of: 'Come on, we've been waiting for hours!' I folded my hooves and grunted.

"Aw, already?" I whimper, hanging my head. Twilight just nods.

"Canterlot decided to attack early." Twilight stated, her horn lighting. A suitcase- my suitcase floats beside her in an ocean of purple. It drops to the carpet, as Twilight smiles a slight bit.

"Time we go. You don't want us to end up becoming allies for either side, do you?" she asked. To be honest, I really would like that. It sounds cool. If I say anything, she better deal with it as I put on my shades.

   An hour later, Twilight opens up a portal in thin air. In her castle. In the basement. I just hope that it's not too long until I return to Equestria. Twilight told me that I turn human once I arrive there. I always wanted to wear pants! It'd be cool to have hands and feet. I could totally pull off one of those real cool soccer moves with them, too. I grab the bag in her jaw, then put a hoof through the portal, swirling shades of blue and green engulf my hoof.

  I take a quick look at Twilight, hoping that this will not be the last time I ever see that lavender princess. I wave good-bye to her as I hop through the portal of swirling colors. While I jump in, I watch as the light dims, Twilight sealing the portal shut. I gulp as another light opens, one of daylight, and I yelp as my mind goes blank.

  "Ugh... where am I?" I ask myself, finally regaining my memory. I look at my surroundings. buses, cars, humans riding these little two-wheeled things, and buildings as high as Manehattan. I look at myself, realizing I'm not human, nor pony.

   My hooves are still there, and my wings. My mane and tail is there, too. I have the form of a human, with pony ears, tail, wings and hooves. Well, I got hands and I'm wearing a pink top with blue shorts. I stand up on my hooves, dusting my knees, dirt flying everywhere. So, I guess this is what earth looks like.   The portal behind me makes a faint electric zapping sound, as it disappears.

    I start  trotting- um, walking down the sidewalk, though It's pretty much empty. I noticed that I have fur. That's probably why it's so hot out here. Where would I stay, anyways? It's getting late, as the afternoon heat kicks in. I go into full run, nearly tripping without my other two hooves. I should get used to this soon enough, but right now it's about 4:00, which is why most vehicles are out now.

     I stopped in front of an icecream shop, reading the sign that said: Closed on Sunday 7:30. I might as well stop for some frozen dessert before it's too late. I push open the door with one hand, a bell ringing. One of the workers wearing an apron and a white hat, look up from the donation cup on the counter. She looks up at me, smiling.

"Welcome to-"  but for some strange reason, she stops just as I get ready to order. I tilt my head, reading the sign above her head. It read: TODAY'S SPECIAL: Cherry swirl ice cream. To me, it sounds pretty good, so I decide to order that instead of the plain chocolate I was going to order in the first place.

"Uh, can I have the special? Please?" I ask, her blank look not moving the slightest.

     I stretch my wing and yawn as I watch the sun at the horizon lower. In Equestria, the sunset's never so beautiful. I turned back to the lady, who's literally turning blue. She fainted with a loud *THUD* and I walked out, the bell ringing again. What's she so scared of? I have no idea, but I should check into a hotel for my stay. I should be here for at least a year, and I don't think humans take bits. It'd be cool if they did, but it's fine.

    A hotel, finally! It's kinda tall with lights beaming through every window. One flickers out, though. Who said I had to walk when I could fly? I spread my wings, flapping them enough to raise about ten feet in the air. Then, I fly off in the distance. Though the nighttime wind is deafening to the ears, I hear cameras snapping, and lights from their camera phones flickering. One little boy pointed at me. Wow, I really am stunning. Maybe.... this might not be too hard, after all!

    I land in the parking lot on front of the hotel. I smell some fresh burgers cooking from the kitchen inside. I open the door once again, trot- er walking through the hallways. Florescent lights above my head flash, like cameras. I finally reached the office, but something caught my eye. On the counter lay a basket of hot biscuits and a glass of pink lemonade, followed by a sign that said: Free. I quickly run over, grabbing two biscuits in one hand, a cup of lemonade in the other. The hotel manager and an employee stare at me.

"Don't worry, I won't eat all of it! I swear!" I say, throwing my hands up. They point towards the hallway I came from with the entrance/ exit door across it. I hang my head, and sigh, walking out the door. It's fully night now, the moon isn't visible, though. I sit on the wall next to the door, head in my hands. I sniff a bit, tears wetting my fur and my face, as I wiped them with one wing. I hear footsteps. I try my best to not be seen by curling up in a corner by the wall, as a calming voice interrupts my thoughts.

   "Hey,"