A Whole New World

I never really knew what Canterlot was like. The only information I had got on the city was from a tourist map I had found in Ponyville's Town Hall and from Dinky's description of it. So It came as a huge surprise to me when the train stopped and Dinky and I got out.

“Wow...” I say in wonder at the city before me. “This is one big city.”

“Sure is.” Dinky replies. “So where are we going first?”

I mentally slap my head as I never really explained to Dinky what we are going to do here.

“I have to meet somepony very important to discuss a problem I have.”

Dinky frowns. “Is it going to be boring?”

“I don't think so. Let's just get there and we shall see.” I say smiling down at her.

Dinky huffs. “OK....”

Dinky and I head through the city as I follow the route to the castle I had in my head. I started to notice Dinky getting closer to me and pressing into my leg. I looked down to find Dinky was almost cowering at the ponies passing by. I had long since noticed all their glares where at me but I gave them no glance. I did the only thing at that point which I knew would cheer Dinky up. I leant down and picked Dinky up putting her on my shoulders.

I looked up to see Dinky looking down at me. I gave her a smile to which she slowly returned. I continued heading towards the castle when I heard two ponies mention something about me.

“Ugh! To think they let the animals walk the streets.”

“Yes, I know darling not very civilised is it?”

I quickly turn much to the surprise of the two ponies and give them a grin. “It's ironic you mention being civilised when one of the greatest acts of unsophisticated behaviour is to talk behind someone's back. Though because you look like you don't quite follow my big words I shall say it in a way most clear.” I look up to Dinky. “Please cover your ears Dinks.” Dinky puts her fore hooves over her ears. I look back down to the two ponies. “You two are complete pricks.” I bow my head slightly. “Have a nice day.” I turn and continue walking.

“What did you say?” Dinky asks me as the castle comes into sight.

“I'll tell you when you're older.” Dinky sighs but I stick out a hand and point. “That's where we are going.”

“The castle? We are going to the castle!?” Dinky could barely hold her excitement.

I chuckle. “Yes, I have to ask Princess Luna for help with something.”

“I will meet the princesses?”

I nod as I look up. “Yup, if we can get in to see them.”

I stood with my mouth almost hanging agape, Dinky and I looked at the throne room and could see nearly twenty ponies waiting outside with three bored looking guards keeping watch. I looked up at Dinky and could see the disappointment on her face.

“Don't worry Dinks, I'm sure it won't take long to get to see them.” I say giving her a smile.

Dinky looks down and returns my smile. “Yeah, I'm sure it won't take long...”

I lent against the wall with Dinky in my arms. Dinky had long since fallen asleep and I cradled her like a child which made me smile. I stroked her mane with a free hand and I could feel a strong feeling of love for her. I was brought out of my thoughts when a guard approached me.

“The princesses are free sir if you would like to see them?”

I nod. “Yes please. Just give a me a second to wake my filly.”

The guard bows his head. “Certainly sir, I'll let the princesses know you are the last.”

I watch the guard leave before turning my gaze back to Dinky. I begin to poke her nose and laugh when Dinky squirms and tries to bat away my hand.

“Five more minutes...” Dinky says and tries to bury her head into my chest.

I found my heart was thumping so loud as I cradle Dinky and decide to let her sleep, she'll wake up when she hears the princesses. I secure my hold on Dinky and head to the main throne room door. A guard opens the door and gives me a smile.

“Couldn't wake her huh?” The guard asks.

I shake my head. “Nope.”

The guard nods. “My little one's are like that but she'll wake soon enough.”

“I hope so, she was so excited to see the princesses.”

The guard looks to the door and then back to me. “Speaking of which they are waiting.”

I give him a shocked look before walking in. The guard closes the door and I look towards the two thrones at the back of the room. I swallow hard and walk slowly forward. Dinky's book had great pictures of the castle and throne room but it didn't do it justice. I was halfway up the carpet when Dinky started to wake.

“Michael? Are we in yet?” Dinky asks rubbing her eyes.

I give her a nuzzle. “Yeah we are.”

Dinky look forward and then grabs my neck when she sees the princess both looking down at us as we approach the thrones.

“Michael. It's nice to see you again.” Celestia says.

“Indeed, it is pleasurable to see you in Canterlot.” Luna adds.

I bow my body or as much as I could considering Dinky hasn't let my neck go yet.

“It's good to see you both again but I'm afraid I haven't come for a casual visit.” I say.

“Oh?” Celestia says. “Are you having trouble?”

“Actually it's a problem I think you can help me with Princess Luna.” I state.

“Me? What problem do you have that requires my assistance?” Luna replies stepping down from her throne.

“The last week or so I have been having these nightmares, they portray explosions or some violent action of sorts. I have been trying to make sense of them but with my memories still not returning I have no bases to go on.” I look down to Dinky who was looking up at me with surprise. “My marefriend Derpy has known about the nightmares but Dinky here does not. I kept the nightmares to myself as I didn't know what they are but as you are the princess of dreams I thought you might be able to help me sort them out.”

Luna hums and nods. “I shall need time to prepare a direct mind link as it is different from just going into a dream.”

“A mind link?” I ask.

“Yes, It is a form of dream magic that links my thoughts directly to yours. In this way I can directly manipulate your nightmares or dreams to find their source.” Luna says. “The procedure is long and could take some time to complete but I can do it here in Canterlot or if you prefer at home where you are comfortable?”

I look to Dinky who leans against my leg. “I think back home would be better so I can have Derpy by my side.”

Luna nods. “Then that is where I shall come two days from now to perform the link.”

“Two days? That long?” I say.

“I have to prepare my mind for the link and meditation can take some time.” Luna replies.

I nod. “Then I shall see you in two days princess.” I look to Celestia. “If you wish to come too Princess Celestia, I have no objections.”

Celestia smiles at me. “I might just do that, I can visit Twilight while I'm there.”

I nod. “I look forward to seeing you both in two days then.”

“Michael I just need to know one thing more.” Princess Luna asks as she sits back on her throne. “Do the dreams seem like you're looking from the outside in or are they like you're looking through someponies eyes?”

“A bit of both. Sometimes it's like I'm there and others it's like I'm just watching.” I reply.

“Thank you Michael, that's all I need.”

I nod my head and gesture for Dinky to follow me. “Come on Dinks let's get back home.”

Dinky and I leave the throne room and head back to the train station. I sat on the bench as Dinky jumped up beside me and lent into my side.

“Are you OK Michael?” Dinky asks.

“Yeah, I think with Princess Luna's help I can find out just what these memories are.”

The train didn't take long to arrive and we got back into Ponyville by late afternoon. Dinky had run off to play with some of her friends after giving me a hug and I decided to head home as I needed the tender loving kisses of a certain grey mare. I stepped up to the door and that's when I stopped as I heard shouting from inside.

“You left me all alone seven years ago and you come to me now! Just get out and leave me alone!” Derpy shouts.

“Derpy my love. I made a mistake back then, I was in a bad way and didn't want to drag you down with me.” A stallion replies. “I wanted to come back but it took years for me to sort myself out.”

“You could of wrote letters! I'm a mail pony for buck sake!”

I had heard enough and opened the door. I walked into the house and heard crying come from the living room, I quickly strode in to see Derpy in tears and a unicorn stallion with a colour coat not that far off from Dinky's.

“Derpy, what's going on?” I ask.

“It's OK Michael, Willow Wheat was just leaving.”

The unicorn stares at me in shock. “This! This is the one you have taken to your bed!? This monster!?”

I stride up to the unicorns face and give him a punch, the unicorn falls to the floor where I pick him up and carry him to the front door. I open the door and toss him out into the front yard. The unicorn looks back up to as he rubs his cheek.

“You harass my marefriend again or even think of coming within thirty yards of Derpy, Sparkler or Dinky that cheek will be the last of your worries!” I say with a scowl before slamming the door. I hear the unicorn say I will pay for my mistake before he takes off. I let out the breath I was holding and slide down the front door to my ass. I lift up my hands and found them to be shaking. I look up to see Derpy staring at me from the living room door.

Derpy suddenly lunges at me and wraps her fore legs around my neck as she thrusts her lips against mine. I found myself now locked in a lip fight with Derpy.

Derpy breaks the kiss and she gives me a look that only a predator can give. “I so want to have your foals right now! If you could feel how wet I am!”

I reel back and Derpy's forwardness. “What's gotten into you?”

“You stood up for me and tossed that worthless pile of manure out on his plot. I want to ravish you until we both can't walk but we both agreed about going all the way.” Derpy closes her eyes and puts her head against my chest. “It's driving me nuts! I want to feel you inside me and I can't, I don't want to rush things and ruin them! It's so frustrating!”

I place a hand on the back of Derpy's head and start to stroke her mane. “I don't want to ruin what we have by rushing into things Derpy but to be honest if we did it weeks from now or even months, do you think it would make a difference?”

“You mean?” Derpy says raising her head with hope in her eyes.

I lean forward and give her a quick peck on the lips. “How long do you think we have?”

“Long enough!” Derpy says leaping out of my embrace and literally pulling me to the bed room. “I'm going to buck your brains out!”

I smirk. “I have no qualms about that.” I state as I get pulled into Derpy's room and the door is quickly shut behind me.