Storm POV

"Yawn..." I yawned as I sat up in my bed. Sigh...Another day in Ponyville... I thought.

I got up and walked downstairs.

"Morning, Storm." Twilight greeted.

"Morning..." I replied groggily.

"Hey Storm, do you have any plans for today?" Twilight asked.

"No, not really. Why do you ask?" I asked.

"Well, the girls and I are having a picnic lunch today. I was wondering if maybe you wanted to join us?" She offered.

"Really? You wouldn't mind?" I asked.

"Of course. I just have to finish preparing the sandwiches and then we'll meet everypony." She said.

"Ok, sounds good. By the way, what kind of sandwiches are you making?" I asked.

"Daffodil and daisy sandwiches." She replied.

"Oh...uh, nice..." I replied. Never thought I would hear about a sandwich with flowers in them... I thought.

Twilight and I left the library and headed out.

"So Spike isn't coming?" I asked.

"Nah, he usually doesn't come to these things." Twilight replied.

"What does he do when you're at these picnics?" I asked.

"I'm not really sure. I think he usually sleeps in." Twilight replied.

We arrived at a meadow outside Ponyville. There was a picnic blanket set up and Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack were waiting there.

"Hey guys." Twilight greeted.

"Hey Twilight. About time you showed up!" Rainbow Dash said.

"Hey, Storm." Fluttershy greeted.

"Hey guys. Thanks for inviting me." I said.

"Why of course. The more the merrier." Rarity smiled.

Twilight set the plate of sandwiches down on the picnic blanket. Besides the sandwiches, there were cupcakes, apple cider, and a fruit salad.

"This all looks so good. Lets eat!" Rainbow Dash said impatiently.

Miles POV

Despite all the events that happened the day before, I wasn't able to sleep for long. When early morning came, I decided that while I was here, I might as well look around. So I find myself wandering the halls of the royal sisters' castle.

"Yawn..." I yawned as I roamed the halls.

I found myself in a hall with bright stained glass windows.

"Wow..." I said in awe as I looked up at them. To see them in cartoon is one thing, to see them in person is another.

I looked up at a window that featured six ponies centered around special gems.

"You're up early." I turned and saw a majestic white alicorn.

"O-Oh, Princess Celestia." I stuttered as I bowed.

"No need to be so formal." She replied.

"S-Sorry." I replied. "Pardon me for asking, but what are you doing up so early?" I asked.

"I was raising the sun of course." She answered.

"Oh right...sorry, I forgot you can do that." I replied bashfully.

"So how are you liking Equestria so far?" She asked.

"It's nice I suppose." I said as I slightly frowned.

"Something bothering you?" She asked.

"Eh, I didn't really get much sleep last night. I'm worried about my friend..." I replied.

Princess Celestia walked closer to where I was standing. "I'm sure your friend is alright. I wouldn't worry about her." She assured.

"You think so?" I asked.

"I know so. Hey, maybe you want to help get ready for the Star Festival coming up?" Celestia asked.

"You want me to help you with the festival?" I asked to clarify.

"Of course, it may help you to settle in, maybe get to know the town." She added.

"Well if you think I can help, then sure." I replied.

"Great. Actually, would you mind going down to the castle garden and check on the decorations?" Celestia asked.

"Yeah. So the festival is down in the garden?" I asked.

"Yup. My sister insisted that everypony see it from a clear grassy area." She added.

"Okay then. I'll go check on those right away." I smiled.

"Thank you, Jake." She smiled back. I paused as she said my real name again, but went anyway to check on the garden.

Storm POV

The seven of us were enjoying our picnic lunch, when suddenly...

"Guys!" Spike called as he came running towards us.

"What is it, Spike?" Twilight asked.

"Princess Celestia just sent this." Spike said as he handed Twilight a note.

"Let me see." Twilight said as he took the letter.

"Ahem, Dear Twilight, we are excited to invite you and your friends to the Star Festival. It will be held in the Canterlot Garden. Please RSVP if you cannot attend." Twilight read.

Seems a bit formal for an invitation...I wonder what a Star Festival is?

"What is the Star Festival?" Rarity asked.

"It doesn't really say much about that." Twilight replied.

"A Star Festival? Staaar party!" Pinkie Pie hyped.

"So when is it?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"It's this weekend apparently. Oh, Storm, there's a part for you too in this letter." Twilight said as she levitated the letter towards me.

"There is?" I asked as I took the note.

The note read: "Please give this part of the note for Storm to read.

"Dear Z/Storm." That's weird, a bit of the note looks scribbled.

"I just want to let you know that your friend Jake is alright and safe. I hope you're looking forward to reuniting with him very soon." Celestia wrote.

"So what does the letter say?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"...Apparently, she says my friend is alright..." I replied.

"He is? That's wonderful!" Rarity smiled.

"Where is he?" Applejack asked.

"Hmm?" I looked down at the note. "That's weird, looks like she forgot to mention that..." I replied.

"It'll be great to visit Canterlot again. I can't wait to see my parents." Twilight smiled.

"We'll have to get up n' ready if we're gonna leave for Canterlot." Applejack added.

"What's it like in Canterlot?" I asked.

"You've never been to Canterlot?" Rarity asked in a surprised tone.

"No, I'm not familiar with it." I replied.

"Canterlot is a city that is, believe it or not, built right on the side of a mountain. You can see it from Ponyville." Twilight pointed to the mountains behind her.

"It is filled with very refined high class ponies. It is a bit more formal than Ponyville." Rarity added.

"Huh...Refined huh?" I asked.

"Yeah, but don't worry too much about the formal part." Twilight replied.

"Don't worry about the formal part?! Twilight, dear, formality is everything in Canterlot." Rarity said calmly as she placed a hoof on Twilight's shoulder.

"Really? Then which one of us grew up in Canterlot?" Twilight replied.

Rarity blinked. "Er..." She said. Earning a giggle from me, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack.

Miles POV

"Okay...Garden...Garden...where is the garden?" I asked myself as I looked around the castle.

I walked towards the end of the hallway and opened the door. I opened the door to find the fresh outdoors.

"Finally. I never knew how hard it is to get around in a place like this..." I commented as I walked outside.

"Okay, Minuette, place those lights on the hedges over there. I think it should make the place look more star lit." A mint green unicorn holding a clipboard said.

"How high do you want it?" The blue unicorn asked.

"Uh, try to have it close to the middle...no, a little lower than that...perfect!" The mint green unicorn replied.

"Lyra, where do you want these streamers?" a cream colored earth pony with pink and violet hair.

"Oh, maybe hang them around the trees, connect them if you can." Lyra replied.

"Um, excuse me?" I asked as I approached the mint green pony.

"Yes sir, what can I do for you?" She asked.

"Um, my name is Miles Ganon. Princess Celestia sent me to check on how the decorations are going." I replied.

"They're going great. My name is Lyra, by the way. Lyra Heartstrings." She introduced herself.

"A pleasure." I replied.

"Lyra...I'm not sure I can get these up there..." The earth pony from before informed.

"Oh, let me help." Lyra dropped her clipboard and went to help.

"Would you like me to help?" I offered.

"That would be great, actually. Think you can take this end of the streamer and loop it around on of the branches on that tree over there?" Lyra asked.

"Uh...sure?" I might have been able to open the zipper on my backpack, but can I really use magic properly without it acting weird? Guess it doesn't hurt to try...

I took the end of the streamer and started to sew it through the tree branches.

"That's good, now try to connect this tree to that one over here." Lyra instructed.

"Like this?" I asked as I levitated the streamer higher.

"Hmm...no, I think it needs to be on that lower branch there." Lyra said as she motioned her hoof downwards.

"How's this?" I asked as I lowered it.

"Slightly higher...stop! right there!" She yelled as I got the perfect branch for the streamer.

"There." I said as I looked back at the tree.

"Oh, I can't wait to see what Princess Luna has planned for the festival this weekend!" The blue unicorn from before walked over.

"Me neither. I've never heard of a Star Festival before. I wonder..." The earth pony wondered.

Lyra then looked at me. "Oh, Miles, these are my friends, Bon Bon," She said referring to the earth pony, "And Minuette." She said as she looked at the blue unicorn.

"A pleasure." I replied.

"So where are you from, Miles?" Bon Bon asked.

"Eh, I'm from a place that's not really on the map. It's not a well known place..." I replied.

"Really? What's it like there?" Minuette asked.

"Um...I guess like all the other towns and cities I've heard about..." I replied. "Well, seeing as the decorations are going well, I'm gonna head back and tell Princess Celestia how thins are going."

"Alright, see you later." Lyra smiled.

"Yeah...see you later." I replied.

Storm POV

We had all finished our picnic and some of the others were starting to pick up what was left.

I sat there rolling my skateboard along the ground with my hoof.

"You're pretty quiet." Rainbow Dash said as she flew up to me.

"Eh, just thinking." I replied.

"About your friend?" She asked.

"Yeah. I can't help but wonder where he is." I replied.

"I wouldn't worry too much about that." Rainbow Dash said.

"You wouldn't?" I asked.

"Well, sure. Princess Celestia said he was safe, right? She must know where he is. You two will find each other soon enough." Rainbow Dash replied.

"...I guess..." I said as I looked back down at my board.

"Rainbow Dash! Are you ready to go?" Pinkie Pie bounced over to us.

"Uh...go where?" She asked.

"Well, duh! You said we would go get the things we'll need for the train ride there." Pinkie Pie replied as if Rainbow Dash was acting silly for forgetting.

"Oh yeah. So what did you have in mind?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Well...you see..." Pinkie Pie whispered as the two wandered off.

"Sigh..." I looked down at my skateboard. Maybe I ought to have a ride, just to clear my mind... I thought. I got up and stood on the skateboard.

"Well, I ought to get back to the farm and let my family know about the trip we're having." Applejack said.

"I have to go too, the animals at my cottage will need to know too." Fluttershy added.

"See ya all later." They said.

"Bye, Applejack, Bye, Fluttershy." Twilight replied.

"Hey, Storm. Want to go and get ready ourselves?" Twilight asked.

"Sure. Lets go." I replied.

"See you three later. I'll meet you at the train station tomorrow morning." Rarity waved.

"Sounds good. See ya, Rarity." Twilight said as we started to head home.

"Bye Rarity." Spike waved back.

So...Now I'm going on this big trip to some place called Canterlot...I just hope that I'll get some answers as to where Jake is...

"So what are you thinking the Star Festival will be? Oh, I'm so excited!" Twilight said excitedly.

"Hmm...There's star in the name...maybe Princess Luna is hosting it?" Spike suggested.

"Yeah. We're going to have to be prepared for the trip. Ooh! Maybe I can pack my astronomy book and study up the consolations!" Twilight said as she looked around the library for stuff to pack.

"What about you, Storm?" Spike asked.

"Eh, I don't really have that many things...Do you think they allow skateboards in Canterlot?" I asked.

"Uh...I've never seen one there before we moved to Ponyville..." Spike replied.

"Hum..." I hummed as I stared at my skateboard. I shrugged and placed it by my bag anyway.

"I'm just so excited! Princess Celestia even mentioned my brother and sister-in-law are going to be there. I can't wait!" Twilight said excitedly.

"You have a brother?" I asked.

"Oh, yes. His name is Shining Armor, he's the captain of the royal guard. He was recently transferred to the Crystal Empire with my sister-in-law, Cadence." Twilight replied.

"Is he an older brother or younger?" I asked.

"He's my older brother. I rarely get to see him since I've moved to Ponyville, but it's a nice treat for me to see him every now and then." She replied.

"That's cool. I have a little brother of my own." I smiled. "By the way, when are we leaving for the train?" I asked.

"We're leaving first thing tomorrow. We'll want to catch an early train so we get there early in the evening." Twilight replied.

"Okay. Well, I'm gonna hit the hay early." I said as I walked up the stairs.

"Night Storm." Twilight said.

"G'night." I replied as I headed into the bedroom.

"Yawn..." I yawned.

I wonder how tomorrow is going to go. Seems to me like a lot is going to happen all at once when we get to Canterlot. A new city, a new culture, but more importantly I might find out where Jake is.

I walked over to the window that was next to Twilight's bed. The moon was rising high over the mountains to the north, casting a bright majestic glow on them.

And then there's that whole moon thing. I haven't been here for long, but I still don't understand why I'm is it that two teenagers could spot the shape in the moon when other couldn't? Why is it Jake and I were sent to a color filled world with talking pastel ponies? I just don't get it...

"Sigh..." I sighed as I stepped down from the window and headed over to my bed.

I don't even really know this world. Unlike Jake, I barely know the customs of these ponies or a lot of the world here. I'm surprised I even remembered the main characters' names. I suppose it's only a matter of time before that act falls downhill.

"Yawn..." I yawned. I crawled into my bed and pulled up the covers.

I should really get some sleep. Goodnight, Equestria...

Author's Note

There's the end of chapter three! Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and look forward to finding out what events will take place in Canterlot, on the next chapter!

Qotc: Which town or city would you like to visit in equestria?