Same Place, Same Time, Different Body

It was nearing lunchtime, probably around 11:30 or so, and we were just leaving the area. Alicia was tagging behind me, and I was thinking of a possible place to go. We could go to my place, make something there, maybe another survival tortilla, or we could go to somewhere nearby.

"Are you sure we'll be fine? Because, I really don't want to deal with anyone- especially reporters. They would ask so many questions, and I hate answering questions." she said in a slightly-happy tone.

"As far as I'm concerned, people would most likely leave us alone. What happened to me was bad, and there's not a chance they will do it again."

'I hope...'

We made our way through a couple neighborhoods, and she told me about her life, friends, and other stuff, which I didn't pay too much attention too.

Although, she went to my school, had the same lunch break as me but wasn't in any of my classes.

"... And then they suggested oatmeal for breakfast, and then my friends and I were like 'Oatmeal, are you crazy?!' because we think oatmeal is way too hot and boring, and cereal is a lot better..."

"I guess so. It's nearing lunchtime, you want anything?" I asked, looking back at her.

She stopped silent, and a look of disappointment came on her face.

"I.. I can't go out there. There's people!"

I rolled my eyes a little at this.

"I've dealt with many people in my life. Likeable people, dislikable people, bullies, and some people who are just plain creepy. I'm sure we can get through a little walk in public"

"This is different, Jack! Your a silver pony with wings, and I'm a green-"

"Mint." I corrected.

"- unicorn. It's not like being a human! People haven't seen this before! Especially since we can talk and think."

"and fly!" I said, grinning. Everyone practically afraid of things that fly.

"Exactly."

I started walking again, and looked back at her again putting my hoof on her shoulder.

"Come on, please! I promise you nothing bad will happen." I said reassuringly.

"Fine! I'm going to come with you in... public, and eat lunch only because I'm really hungry."

I cheered enthusiastically. She chuckled at this.

We began making our way into the more populated areas of town, except today it was way busier than usual.

"I wonder why there are so many people out here today." I said.

"Probably because when everybody saw you earlier, they expected you to come back for lunch as well." she answered.

"I guess your right."

"Except this time, he brought a friend." she said.

"And his friend has changed her mind about going into public because she doesn't want to be the center of attention!"

She started  to run off, but I chased after her.

"Hey! Wait! Come back please!" I yelled.

She stopped, turned around, and looked at me.

"Why should I, Jack."

"Because what if we are not the only ones? If we go out there, and there is someone else too with the same... problem, maybe they will come out."

"But everyone is going to think I'm a freak!"

I looked at her, and thought for a second.

"Well, I guess you can say tha-"

"Hey!" she said playfully punching me.

"Not what I wanted to hear!"

I started laughing, then she shot a glare at me you would never want to get.

"Okay, okay. Sorry."

"I guess I'll come out, but dont expect me to say anything." she said.

We continued on down a few roads and streets, when we finally made it to where everybody was gathered. Stores lined the streets, and a large amount of people were walking around doing their own thing. I slowly walked out cautiously into the open. I eyed my surroundings, looking for somewhere to go. We hadn't been noticed yet thankfully.

I turned back to her and asked,

"Anywhere you want to go?"

"Do you have any money, Jack?" she asked.

I lifted up my wing, revealing my small wallet.

"Right here. I'm prepared for any situation."

"Is that so?" She said pointing at me with her hoof.

"That doesn't count. Anyway like I said before, is there anywhere you want to go?" I said looking back while walking in the same direction as before. I was heading for a group of people and didn't realise it.

"Jack, turn around!" she said as soon as I bumped into the large group of people, which were near even more people.

She quickly hid behind a pillar nearby, and left me where I was.

I looked at what I had bumped into, and there were several people there talking to each other. Most likely a group of friends hanging out for the day. The guy I had bumped into turned around to see what bumped into him, but he didn't see me.

"What the heck?" he said.

He looked around more, even looked up, but never once looked down at the ground. He turned to his friend and looked at him in the eye.

"I'm getting tired of your tricks Clifford..."

"Tricks? Allen, what are you talking about?"

"You just hit my leg!"

"When?"

"Just now!"

"Wasn't me dude, must've been something else..." he said, trailing off his speech and looking directly at me.

I looked back at him nervously.

'Better not try anything funny.' I thought.

I slowly stepped back nervously then quickly left.

I hid behind a pillar near me, and looked around for Alicia. She was nowhere in sight.

"Did... Did you just see that?"

"Not funny."

"But, it was right there!"

"Okay, it's really annoying now. Just stop it."

He grumbled, then I heard a lot of footsteps leaving the area. I poked my head around the corner.

"Thank Celestia they are gone..."

Wait... What? Why did I just say that? I was going to say 'Thank God'.

But it seemed much more natural to say that instead... But Equestria isn't real! This whole pony thing is really getting to me.

There was a rustling in the greenery next to me and she popped her head out and panicked.

"Are you insane? You were almost seen!"

"I *was seen." I corrected.*

"Great! That's just perfect!" she said annoyed.

I rolled my eyes.

"It doesn't matter that much!"

She sighed, and climbed out of the greenery. How did she blend in so well? Oh well.

I started walking off, and she stood still, still slightly panicked, but less than before.

"Where are you going?!" she said.

"Food ring a bell?" I said tauntingly.

She facehoofed (I think that's what it's called, it seems about right) and followed after me. She was walking a bit low, like she was expecting someone to pop out from nowhere and try to kill us. That could happen, but it wasn't very likely.

"So... you wanna go grab a burger or something?" I said.

"Jack."

"What?"

"We can't eat meat!"

"Oh, right..." I said, a bit saddened.

But even then, meat sounded just sickening to me. Why? That's practically all I ever ate!

'Maybe I will just have to make some food at home...'

"Hey, uh, Alicia?" I asked.

"What, Jack."

"You wanna come over to my place? We might have a... better chance of getting food. I don't think I will get anything from fainting cashiers." I said.

She looked at me with her eyebrow raised, then asked

"What about your family? Won't they see us?" she asked.

"Nah, they're on vacation for 4 weeks, left me at home by myself thankfully." I said, relieved that they wouldn't have to deal with their own son physically changed for the rest of his life. Wait, what if I am stuck like this forever, what if I can never go to school again? What would my family think? Would they get rid of me? No they wouldn't. They couldn't do that to their own son. Trap him in a zoo for the rest of his life. Oh Celestia, why did I think of that? Wait, Celestia? The heck?

"Crap, it happened again..." I mumbled to myself quietly.

"Hm?" she asked.

"Nevermind, lets head to my place. Well, if you want to, that is."

"Yeah sure, its fine..." she said.

We started walking again, keeping clear of a few crowds and hiding, a couple people probably thought they saw us (which they did, by the way) then just shook their head and rubbed their eyes.

We were just leaving the busier part of town, when someone spotted us. We were turning a corner of a building, and there was somebody on the other side walking our way. We didn't see them, neither did they see us, until Alicia and I both bumped into him. I looked up and locked eyes with the person.

It was some guy, obviously in not much of a rush. He was most likely talking to a friend on his phone because of the way he was talking, and how he was laughing before he saw us. He stopped in the middle of his sentence, and talked into the phone.

"Hey, uh... I'll need to call you back." he said.

"Wait, why?" said a voice on the phone, it was very quiet and I could hardly hear it. He cut him off and ended the call and placed his phone in his pocket, still looking at us two.

I looked over at Alicia, who was shaking so much you would think she had been inside a freezer for an hour. Her eyes were full of worry and fright.

The man rubbed his eyes several times, then pointed at me with a shaky finger and said:

"You're... You're that thing from the..."

"News. Yeah." I said shrugging.

He moved his gaze and pointed at Alicia this time.

"How did..."

"What?" I said.

"Did you do this?" he asked me, frightened.

"What? Nonono!" I said frightened.

"Oh my god! You're going to turn everyone into a horse!"

"What the? No I won't!" I yelled at the man.

"RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!! AHHHHHH!!" he screamed, running away from us.

"The heck?" I said, confused.

"And I'm a pony, not a horse."

A ton of people were in the area now, I have no idea how they got there. When the man screamed and ran, everybody turned to him. They all looked in the direction of where he was running, and saw me.

"There it is!"

"Quick, go get everybody!"

"HES HERE!"

"There's another one!"

Great, they found us! Exactly what was not supposed to happen.

I turned back to Alicia, and she was on the ground, passed out from stress. She was breathing heavily. I turned back to the people looking at us, and they all had their phones out, recording video and taking pictures. I stood still and took it all in. I focused on what was happening. I thought on what to do to solve this situation.

Should I run? No, not the best idea. They will follow me.

Should I fly away? Probably not considering I haven't gotten the hang of it yet, and I'm going to be carrying somepony else. Somepony? Where did that come from? Dear Celestia I hope I'm not going insane. Celestia? The heck? Maybe I AM going insane.

Anyway, back to solutions. I have somebody passed out on the ground next to me, a large group is forming, and the amount of people and cameras are increasing by the minute. Come on, Jack. What did I say earlier? Yes!

I'll warp home!

I got out of my deep thought, and saw the large group again.

'My life is going to screwed up for a long time after all of this...'

The same man from before ran in front of the group and pointed at Alicia and I.

"QUICKLY! DON'T STAND THERE! HES GOING TO TURN YOU INTO A HORSE TOO! HE'S ALREADY DONE IT TO HER!" he said.

A few people ran away, but the rest of the group just came closer, ignoring the man.

I flew up into the air, cameras and eyes follow me as I did it, and I swooped down and picked her up. She was lighter than I thought, but a lot heavier than me. I looked at the crowd, winked, then disappeared in a flash of light.

I landed in my room, still holding Alicia, and set her on my bed. I fell to the floor extremely tired and light-headed, then passed out.

Hey everyone, just to clarify, he is NOT an alicorn. He can however do weak forms of magic, and there is a reason that I will explain later. I'm sorry I haven't uploaded a new chapter in a while, but to make up for it it is a LOT longer than normal and hopefully much more interesting. I won't be able to make another chapter for a week, so until then, enjoy. :)