House Fire
One Step Forward
A human and a mare stood side by side. Before them was once a house, a place they both had once called home, was now a blazing fire. Wood and mortar creaked and crackled as the fire consumed the former dwelling. Where memories and ghost of the past lurked in is now burning halls.
“A spider you say?” The human asks the mare beside him. The made in question, standing a few inches shorter than the human, crossed her arms causing her ample bosom to shift upwards further emphasizing her bust. With a shuffle of her hooves she sighs
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“Trixie is not sorry, it was a giant spider, a horrid monster right from the Everfree forest itself. It NEEDED to be purged and fire was the only solution.”
The human shot the show-mare a dark look, taking note of her ample bust that was putting on display, though he knew she was trying to distract him from the issue, but a burning home is not easily forgotten by a large bust. Even though her dark blue tight fitting sweater and sweatpants were rather gracious at pointing out all of the right curves on display.
“That doesn't excuse you from burning down my home,” the human turned to the made, “ Nor does it resolve the fact that EVERYTHING I ever owned or had of my past was in there, priceless artifacts that even you magic has yet to be able to replicate let alone your technology to replace anything I had in there.”
Trixie adopts a smug grin waving a hand towards the burning establishment. “ Trixie has saw to it that your meager belongings were teleported to her humble abode. There is plenty of room for your junk in my wagon the there was in that pathetic shack you called a home.”
“But that pathetic shack as you call it was my home, my one and only place I could go and call my own.”The human shakes his head unsure to be angry or to cry, his belongings were allegedly safe so he couldn't argue with losing the pictures and tools he had managed to bring over with him through customs but that ‘little shack’ was a piece of home he had worked hard to earned.
Countless nights spent in a rat infested hotel until he was able to get it a a very good price from a recently married donkey who was more than willing to get rid of it.
Trixie puts an arm around the human and pulls him close “Let the great and snugly Trixie assure you that you will no longer need to live here and from now on you will be employed by me, The great and powerful Trixie needs a new stage hand and you just so happen to need some pony to help you. Trixie sees it as a win win. You get a place to live and a steady job and I get a cheap but very useful stagehand that she can trust!”
“What about , I don't know my current job? You know as a teacher's assistant at ponyville high?”
“Those heathens don't deserve your talents.” Trixie responds flipping her mane off to the side to add flair to her compliment, “And I may have already spoken to Cheerilee about your early release from the program. She wholeheartedly agreed you were in dire need of a change.”
The human sighs mourning the loss of his home, silently he mutters to himself “But I hate change.”
“Trixie has also put in for your dual citizenship, and she is pleased to have you know you are now officially a citizen of Equestria”
The human feels like he really could cry now. “I Really hate change…”
9 months earlier
“Mr. Rose? Your papers are ready, you have been clear to continue through processing. Just follow the blue line, that will lead you to the welcome center.”
Alex Rose was doing something he hated most in the world. Change. He had made his way to a whole new dimension to start a new job. Something his brother and mother had pushed in him to do in order to further his career as a teacher. A one in the lifetime opportunity to be one of the first few humans to enter Equestria as part of the joint Equestrian Earth Treaty. A job visa obtained through a government connection his brother had made during his time in the service. Which had come of use when his brother was offered a job in the new world. As exciting as it sounded he choose to stay on earth as he had his own family to raise and declined the offer, instead he referred his brother.
It was by the insistence of his mother who nagged him to make the change, a once in the life time opportunity to do something outside of a everyday routine teaching job. Reluctantly Alex gave in taking up the offer and packed his bags. The number of restricted items was immense but with a little help from a good friend of his brothers Alex had managed to bring several of his would have been banned electronics through the portal with his luggage. Mostly his more sentimental gaming systems as well as the most recent models as well handheld variations as well. If he was have to make changes in his life he was not about to give up on something he held dearly. A little piece of regularity in his turmoil of change.
The mare behind the desk offered a sweet smile, “You're just in time to catch the princess’s welcome speech”
Alex couldn't help but offer a awkward smile in return. It seems in this world most if not all the mares were extremely attractive, as if the every single one of them could have been a model of they so choose to. While he has mostly have seen only unicorns during his short time here almost all of them have had a well rounded ‘personalities’. Other words they had plenty of junk in the trunk and a lot of luggage in the overhead compartment as well. Then again he read a theory that had theorized that it was a natural evolution to compensate for the mare to stallion ratio significant 7:1. Naturally nature allowed the mares to adapt to a more alluring figure, to capture the attention of a stallion. How he knew this? Well he was here to teach Earth history and modern Equestrian history. The last few months were spent filing paperwork and study crunching up on the new world's recent events. From Nightmare moons return and Luna’s redemption to the return of the crystal empire and Sombras defeat.
Collecting his work visa and passport he thanks the mare then proceeds to follow the line. Leading him through winding halls and vast corridors before finally reaching the end. Leading to plain unassuming door less hall leading to a pair of double doors. Collecting his thoughts he pushes open the two double doors to an wide open space. One that reminded him of space similar to that of an Airport luggage claim. With a conveyor belt located to the right wall with bags coming out and around the belts. As bag after bag is moved off a conveyor belt and put in neat little piles.which seemed to be organized alphabetically by a purple mare and what looked some sort of purple and green lizard. Taking a closer glance as it ran back and forth carefully dragging luggage from the conveyor to the piles Alex realized it was in fact a dragon. In his studies they were mentioned briefly as if little to no known information on them was available.
Across from the luggage piles was a several cluster of fellow humans all chatting up with each other giving the room a dull lull of conversation mixed with the soft hum of machinery of the conveyor belt. The far end of the hall, was a red carpet that led to another set of double doors. Two pony guards stood on each side of the door their golden armor shining in the florescent lighting. Their impassive faces gave a rather intimidating look, accompanied by the halberds they held in tight grasps. What Alex noticed was that the two guards were stallions. The first time he noticed a male pony in the short time he was here. Every pony he met with had been a mare, even the portal inspection was done by a mare which made that one of the most awkward moments of his life. Not that he had a attractive mare feel him up was bad, it just made for a really awkward situation.
Not long after his arrival the purple mare and the dragon finish setting out the luggage and stood next to the two guards. Though the dragon looked bored, the mare was rather frantic looking constantly glancing at at her watch piece then the door.
Deciding to settle away from the crowed Alex moves to an empty corner while no one bothers to cast glances in his direction as it seems that he was the last to arrive. People watching the groups of earlier arrivals, he could see that everyone here was male, ranging from what looked like eighteen to thirtyish. Odd why was everyone here male? Not a single female applicant seemed to get approved.
In his screening process he had ran into a few older women here or there that were looking to get the same program he was in. Though, by the age margin and the prominent male attendance it looked like they didn't make it this round.
As he watched the purple mare fidget the doors he had previously exited moments earlier swung open as a short black haired figure ran into the room panting, all but crashing into Alex. The figure turned out to be a short woman, panting and sputtering out apologizes as she catches her breath to him. Without realizing it he had his hands pressed against her chest...It was most definitely a female, though lacking much of what the mares seemed to have in bust wise.
Embarrassment soon filled her face as she turns her hazel eyes away and takes a small step back,just as Alex quickly he removes his hands, as both of them hiding their embarrassment. Taking a moment to collect her breath and her thoughts she introduces herself, acting as if he had never accidentally copped a feel. As she speakers Alex notices that she seemed to be of Asian descent, with her hazel eyes shaped every so lightly with the slight almond shape of her eyes, a random thought but in the moment it felt very much like a moment from a anime at the same time.
“I am so sorry, I didn't mean to run into you like that. It was my fault, the whole...hands on thing, I was in such a hurry, accidentally ended up running late. It was just one thing after another, after another and I swear I ran into the human incarnation if Discord because the way he handled all the paperwork was total chaos for not only me but the receptionists as well.” She pauses to offer a delicate hand, “Name's Sammy, Sammy Lulumoon. I'm here in the teaching program for Math and Science, while understudying Apocracy.”
Taking her hand in his, Alex tries to waved away her apology as no big deal. After all no one had gotten hurt and only a partially embarrassing moment had come and gone. He pointed out that she was still in time as the princess had yet to start her speech or even show up it seems. With a quick glance he noticed she wore all black turtleneck and a thigh length skirt, also black.
‘Someone is dressed rather somber today.’ Alex thinks to himself.
“Names Alex, Alex Rose. I'm also on the teaching program but for Earth history and modern Equestrian history. The way they handle paper work back there I wouldn't be surprised IF they had banished discord there to work in the filing department, that would be one of the most boring places to send the spirit of chaos after all. Though with Discords track record, it wouldn't be much for him to turn it upside down in no time with all the paperwork I had to file.”
Sammy let's out a soft giggle at his comment,”Looks like we are in the same field, hey maybe we might end up at the same district. That would be neat, having a fellow human in a world of ponies to work with, a little bit of home to remembered to not get too homesick.” A trumpet fanfare cuts through the dim roar of conversations signaling the arrival of the princess, cutting Sammy off from her train of thought. “... Oh it looks like the princess finally arrived, and oh my goodness. She really has quite the figure,” Alex catches Sammy pouting as she stares at the princess, “Makes a girl self conscious of her looks.”
Low and behold the princess of the sun as the history books had called her, diarchy of the crown, and she truly was regal and alluring. Standing nearly as taller then the two guards who Alex estimated to be around five seven, and a few inches taller the the tallest guy in the room which looked about six ten. The princess was clearly seven feet tall not including the extra height her horn gave her.
As his eyes drifted lower her bust was all but straining against her pure white dress, a golden necklace with a ruby cut like a sun laid across her shapely bust. She had the perfect hourglass figure his couldn't help but admire her hips and long slender legs. Princess Celestia was a knockout. The purple mare next to her looked rather irritated with the princess for some reason, casting annoyed glances every few seconds her direction before standing right between the doors, as if to make sure she wouldn't just up and leave before giving the welcoming speech.
“Welcome gentlecolts and,” pausing to glance at Sammie’s direction for a brief second Alex could swear she had a brief look of disgust flash across her face but as quickly as it appeared it was gone replaced with a motherly smile, “human mare, I, Qu-Princess Celestia, congratulate and welcome you all to Equestria! As the first round of exchange students, professors and professional interns, we the ponies of Equestria wish only the best for your visit, that it may be prosperous and beneficial to both pony kind and mankind.”
Celestia waves her hands in a majestic bow lighting her horn is a emerald glow pushing the even more irritated purple mare and her dragon aside and opening the doors, “Once you have collected your belongings feel free to collect you housing assignments from my EVER so faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.” Alex could swear the princess all but spit venom with the last few words. Seeing how every man in the room was too focused in the princess’s assets and her ass as well they nearly registered a change of tone as with every slight motion her bust jiggled ever so tantalizingly.
As the princess walked out followed by the two guards she paused to speak to the purple mare, Twilight Sparkle. What ever was said seemed to be a rather heated but brief discussion leaving Twilight in a even whose state as her mane seemed to somehow become frazzled and disheveled. A highly noticeable twitch, even from his distance away from her as Alex was, could see it. A stack of envelopes were dropped on top of the poor mare to mark the end of the speech. Clearly the princess pushed her buttons but as to why made him curious.One by one the men filed single file to collect their luggage and revive a envelopes from the frazzled mare. Soon only Alex and Sammy remained in the room, their luggage still neatly piled near the side of the conveyor belt.
“Well that seemed rather odd,” Sammy piped in as she walked to her luggage, “I was expecting more of a formal and more flare for a princess that raised the sun, not so much of the dirty looks and a wham bam thank you ma'am of a speech.”
“Great even the humans noticed her behavior, all she had to do was follow the bucking script, now every pony is gonna think Celestia is some man devouring, woman hating princess. Spike take a note ‘Inform the REAL Celestia that Chrysalis should not receive deduction of community service for a poor job and a bad impression. She even overly exaggerated her bust! She is a E cup NOT double E cup!”
Twilight's sudden outburst and cry of frustration following her rather abrupt appearance next to them caused the two humans to jump.
“Umm Twilight was it? As much as I would love to hear more about your rulers sizes or how you even know that, what exactly ARE you going in about?” Alex asks trying not to let this information ‘distract’ him in front of two females as he and Sammy collects their luggage, she had a set pink and blue suit cases and his two overstuffed green and tan duffel bags.
“As princess Celestia’s personal student I have been privy to a lot of information about the Royal sisters,” as Twilight speaks her ears seem to droop, “More than any mare should know. Moving on, I'm actually curious as to wonder why only male humans were selected yet none of the female candidates made it through but one?”
Sammy offers her a shy smile before putting her bags back down, “Well long story short, the human embodiment of chaos got his hands on majority of the applications and lost all but one of them, mine. A good portion that were already per-approved were the all.the men selected here today. Plus this is still only the first group of many more to come, or so I was told. If what they say it true it will be some time before it's opened commercially for tourist and the general public.”
It seemed that talking to the frazzled pony seemed to sooth her nerves as her mane and twitch went back to normal, in fact she seemed more than eager to keep taking.
“That is correct while the exchange is more for cultural and technological benefits it will take quite a bit of time before it's opened to the public. For one not everyone is able to travel through the portal, medically or mentally ill can suffer severe and adverse effects from cross dimensional transportation. That doesn't even factor in the prevention of contraband and weapon manufacturing across dimensions. Then there's the portal stability factors, half-life of ... ”
While Twilight continues her rambling Sammy seemed to interject equal amount of info right back at her, Alex would have guessed she was not just a simple math and science teacher but well versed in wormhole theory and dimensional gates.
“So...while the eggheads are at it, I'm Spike,” the drake offered a claw even though Alex had to looks down at him as he only came up to his waist he took his claw and shook it,”Twilight's number one assistant,”
“Names Alex, teacher of Earth history and modern Equestrian history. Speaking of which you must be THE Spike the hero of the giant cockatrice invasion of Canterlot. Shame most of that was brushed under cover with the Trial and Marriage counseling of Shining Armor, who would thought a marriage was still considered legal even when the bride is not the actual bride, but a shape shifting imposter bent on complete and total conquest of Equestria in order to feed off the love generated by the populous. Personally I have to say it was more a political move to allow the marriage to be valid, probably to spite Queen Chrysalis.”
Spike smirked a knowing smile before shrugging. “Well the giant cockatrice invasion was one of my better tales of heroism. Though most of the time the girls tend to get the glory, being the elements of harmony and such.” Spike seemed to deflate a little, before realizing he still had two last envelopes to give out. Before he could continue his task Alex interrupts him a moment with a wave of a hand in realization.
“Wait so that would make this Twilight the Twilight, element of magic. Well that explains the egg- heading at least. Its funny nine of the books I was able to study mentioned descriptions but only names and even then mostly just mentioned the elements and not the bearers.”
Spike nodded, “Yeah most of the exploits the girls get into tend to stay at a low level of publicity, not many ponies know who the element bearers are, or that they even exist until one day they are the ones in need of help. It surprisingly works wonders in keeping certain mares egos under control.” Spike pauses before handing Alex an envelope, “Here this is your housing assignment, not to ruin the surprise but you've been assigned to Ponyville to work with Ms. Cherilee. It's been years in the works but thanks to a recent donation Ponyville school has been able to expand and allow more teachers to teach besides just her. Just in time to let the ponies of ponyville to meet one of the first humans in Equestria.”
Tearing open the letter, Alex found a one way train ticket to Ponyville. A letter of acceptance as a teacher at Ponyville Charter school and a handwritten letter of thanks from one Ms. Cheerilee as well as a address to his housing during his time in Equestria. That gave him pause, how long WAS he going to stay here in Equestria? A few months? A year? The terms of his work visa were rather vague, stating ‘So long as the holder of this visa remains employed in Equis the termination of the visa will remain null. Dual citizenship will only be offered in cases of royal sponsorship.’ Well that would be future Alex's problem, right now he had a train to catch and a lesson plan to plan out once he meet up with Ms. Cheerilee.
Thanking Spike for the envelope with the info, the two shake hand and claw once again, Spike promising to show him around Ponyville once they get finished with their briefing with the princesses. As spike informed him that they too lived in that little hamlet of a town and would likely see each other often knowing Twilight's habit of wanting to know and study everything new. Spike also warned him about the pink one, who liked to party, when pressed for more details he simply smiled and shook his head, “Sorry can't spoil a the fun, plus I pinkie promised not tell no more the I already did, and that's pushing my luck.” For the briefest moment Alex could swear he heard a ever so faint ‘FOREVERRRRR’ in the distance.
Gripping his duffle bags he sets out his way out of the facility, one bag of luggage was filled with clothing and books as well as enough supplies to run an entire summer school. In the other was his more valuable items like his electronics and laptop as well as more sentimental belongings. Family photos and some token belongings that held dear value but no true purpose. A few plushes from his childhood, a rusted knife from a old friend and other pointless items.
As he reaches to door Sammy runs after him calling his name, when he stops she gives him a hug, “Well we may not be in the same city, but I want you to have my address of where I'm staying so we can write to each other at least. Well until they get the cellular towers working here, then we can exchange numbers. Keep in touch okay? It would be pretty lonely as the only human in a small town like that. So stay out of trouble and keep in touch. We can make arrangements to meet on the weekends if you want. Canterlot is only a two hour ride, and the rates are really good for teachers according to Twilight. You know to hang out with a fellow human in a world surrounded by ponies can be rather overwhelming at times. Especially when you realize your a dimension away from friends and family.”
Deciding ‘why not’ Alex returns the hug and exchanges addresses with her, promising to follow up and keep in touch. As he walks away he sees all three of them waving him off, Sammy, Twilight and Spike would be in their way to Canterlot. As Sammy was in invited to teach and study at Celestia’s school for gifted unicorns. A perfect opportunity for her to learn Apocracy while she taught math and science.
With a hopeful smile Alex waves back before grabbing his luggage and walking through the streets of Manehatten to the Friendship Express.
The next time the two humans meet the circumstances would be far more dire.
The train ride from Manehatten to Ponyville had been all but exciting. Alex had at most deal with a few curious colts and fillies, and the occasional pony asking questions. Was he actually a human? What's his works like? What was his profession? Do you like bananas?
Alex answered the question the best he could and after some time all the excitement of meeting a human faded away to the steady rhythm of the train rolling along it's tracks. Much of the day had faded away in mountains of paperwork and examinations. His thoughts cross over his brief meeting of Sammy, she seemed like a cute girl, and in a world of supermodel ponies he wondered how she would handle herself. She had a brief moment of envy when she saw the princess, how would she handle everyday ponies being so attractive? Then again she held herself rather confidently when it came to knowing what she knew. She did well with Twilight but they weren't competing for male attention. Shaking his head clearing away those thoughts, who was he to judge someone he had only met so briefly off a few reactions? Only time could tell what would happen next. At least she had someone to correspond with, a fellow human in a world of ponies to feel normal. Even if it was for the moment only through letters. Cellular towers in Equestria wouldn't be complete for at least a month yet if not longer and in only select cities until the could get it perfected to cover everywhere without out too much magic interference from the natural magic leylines.
Lulled to sleep by the soft rocking of the train, Alex finds himself awoken by the ticket mare. A rather perfect example of a Equestrian mare, all the right curves in a cute and tight stewardess outfit. His thoughts about Sammy dealing with this crosses his mind briefly before he shakes it off. Offering the mare a smile, he quickly gathers his luggage,as he reaches for his bags, his hand brush against the mare’s flank accidentally.Causing her let out a soft giggle.
“S-sorry,” is all he manages to studded out embarrassingly before the mare smirks predatory at him. Gripping his hand she presses it more firmly against her tone rear. Faintly he could smell something sweet, yet ever so faintly sour. His face flushed with embarrassment even more, his cheeks practically burning.
“Its perfectly fine, no need to apologize cutie, though I can think of a way for toy to make it up,” she flashes him a sultry look, “The train doesn't depart for the next fifteen minuets, You me and a empty booth. What do you say?”
Alex.exe has stopped working
“I-i uhh got a train to catch!” Alex panics while part of him strongly disagrees with his choice, in his mind racing a million miles an hour, he goes over every option, all of them leading to a complicating situation. He wasn't ready for change, and this was one change he never expected. A attractive female hitting on him l, no a female wanting him right here and now. It was a mans dream, yet it felt to surreal to accept. Fear and dread of what could go wrong out weights the good. Grabbing his luggage and profusely apologizing he flees off the train. Finally arriving in Ponyville so late in the evening, the sun had set hours ago when he slept on the train. As he catches his breath, he consults his watch, it was half past midnight. What a way to a end of his past life on earth and the start of his future in Equestria. Panicking at the first opportunity to sample some of the local flavor. Chastising himself, he leaves the platform. The feeling of regret heavy on his mind, frustrating in his loins, yet in his heart all he felt was relief. Maybe he did make the right choice. Just maybe. In a new town luggage in hand, he takes one step forward into his new life.
Only if things could have remained so simple.
Meanwhile
On the train the made in the tight stewardess outfit let's out a insectictile hiss of frustration. In a flag of green fire a silver maned changeling stands alone, her arms crossed under her large bust. “The queen said they would be a easy target, yet more of them put up a harder resistance then originally thought. Humans seem to detect something is wrong when sex is so easily offered.”
Though she could detect at least some of her sisters succeeded, she could feel their love filled buzz through the hive mind link. Anger swept her emotions never once did she ever fail to allure a target. Never once was she turned down for sex. But now, for the first time she was and it infuriated her. Silver Pillow does not fail at seduction. Frustrated, she vowed to succeed and seduce the human yet.
One way or another.
Author's Note
Here's another idea I had in my head I'm gonna work on between this and Science is mayhem. I welcome creative criticism and any means to improve myself as a writer.
Another slice of life to work on my character interactions, with some work on romance and more sexual based encounters
