A Strange But Familiar Place

I find myself sitting with a group of pastel-colored ponies in a library. A small party is going on because of her victory in the duel. Pinkie Pie is whizzing around like the Tasmanian devil from looney toons while Rainbow Dash is playing pranks on those nearby with what seems to be an electrically charged hand buzzer. Twilight Sparkle is being basked in a crowd of admirers while Fluttershy is keeping to herself in a corner along with Big Mac. Rarity is out of sight and Applejack went back to the farm.

I'm feeling pretty thirsty, I guess it's time to try some of that cider.

I make it halfway to where the cider is before a mint green pony steps in my way with an excited look.

"Hi! I'm Lyra Heartstrings! Are you a hooman?" she says with a huge grin.

Wow... So she actually DOES have some sort of weird fascination with my species? Great...

"What are you talking about?" I say with a fake smile.

"Oh, I thought you might have been one.... They are hairless primates from long ago in the past. They apparently had more advanced technology than we do, or that's what is thought. Though... Everypony thinks it's a myth. I was hoping, ya know? Now that I look at you, I suppose you don't have the right body features that they had." she says with a dejected tone while tearing up slightly and looking down.

Oh god, please don't...

She starts to tear up even more and make small whining noises. The other ponies start to look towards us in concern and I can feel a small bit of sweat drip down my forehead onto my hand.

"I believe you Lyra." I say simply while ruffling her mane with my hand.

She looks up at me with surprise and and immediately hugs my leg while nuzzling it.

Ponies and their hugs huh? But if what she's saying is true... Was my species just the one before the sentience of the ponies? Jeez that'd be confusing.

Lyra finishes nuzzling my leg and moves away while wiping her face with her hoof and proceeds to do the thing that all ponies in this world seem to do. Her golden eyes look up at me while the white streak in her hair falls down on her face and a large grin is displayed on her face as well. I can't help but smile back with the goofy smile I earned throughout my years of living while I reach down and ruffle her mane once more. The ponies are all smiling and then look away with satisfaction at my actions.

"Thank you uhm... Devan right? I heard your name earlier a couple times. It was nice to find another being that didn't just say I was just some crazy unicorn! I hope we'll talk again, I'll be sure to find you so it'll probably happen. OH! Want to meet my bestest friend in the world!?! I'll go get her!" Lyra says as she runs off towards the other side of the room yelling for Bon Bon aka Sweetie Drops.

Well... I wonder if I can mess with her a bit. Test her covert skills and whatnot.

Lyra and 'Bon Bon' arrived a minute afterwards. Now that Sweetie Drops is in front of me I can take a closer look. Her beige coat seems nice and clean while her puffy and fluffy mane and tail are a nice blue with a pink streak. Sweetie is a lot more graceful looking than in the show, almost as much as Rarity even.

Wow, she's a lot different than in the show. Meh, I guess they HAD to reuse models for animation budget purposes...

"Devan, this is my friend Bon Bon!" Lyra says happily while wrapping her front leg around her.

"So this is the being that believes in hoomans like you huh?" Sweetie says while looking closely at me, even squinting her eyes a bit.

"Yes, I suppose I am! Nice to meet you small pony." I say with the cheesiest smile I can make.

Lyra looks between us with an excited smile and then runs off suddenly. "I'm gonna get you guys some drinks! Be right back!" she says with a yell as she disappears from sight.

"Alright whatever you are, I'm only going to tell you this once! Do not support her claims that hoomans exist or whatever they are called. She needs to focus on her future!" Sweetie says with a protective whisper while shoving her face into mine.

"But I am a human." I whisper into her ear.

Her ear twitches slightly and then she looks at me as if I'm crazy.

"That's impossible. Lyra said hoomans died out long ago. Then again she also says they may still be alive to this day... I'm going to go tell her, if this is true then she needs to know!" she says while trying to step away.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you, Special Agent Sweetie Drops." I say with the biggest grin I've ever had in my life.

She freezes instantly and then turns around. "How?" Sweetie asks in a serious manner.

"I have my sources, just don't tell Lyra I'm a human okay? Go ask Celestia herself about my claim and she will let you know some classified stuff. Hey, you might even get promoted for keeping such precious information to yourself." I say while twirling her mane into a curl.

She looks at me with a confused face and sighs in defeat. "Alright, but since our positions are even kept secret to Princess Celestia sometimes, I will find out how you know who I am! Or my name isn't Sweeti.... Bon Bon!" Sweetie says abruptly, noticing Lyra coming up behind me with the drinks.

"Alright, I got a cider for you Devan and some juice for you Bon Bon." Lyra says while holding the drinks in front of us both with her magic.

I take my drink with my hand instead of my magic, just so I don't let out that I can use it. I take a sip and then give Bon Bon a smile. She returns with a sheepish but obviously fake smile.

"Alright, I'll be on my way now. I have to go meet the main pony tonight and congratulate her. Enjoy yourselves!" I say while walking away, taking another sip of what seems to be the nectar of the gods.

Fuck this is amazing cider!

As I am admiring the amazing drink in my hands I happen to bump into Rarity due to my lack of awareness.

"Oh hello Rarity." I say while I lick the rest of the cider off my mouth.

She responds with a graceful nod of her head. "Hello darling, I was just about to look for you interestingly enough." she says while motioning me to come with her.

We arrive at two seats and sit away from the commotion of the party.

"I believe we can now talk about your shelter arrangements at my home" Rarity says coolly.

I look at her surprised and remember Celestia saying I was supposed to live with her.

"I completely forgot about that. But what about Obsidian's home?" I say while swishing the cider in my cup around and looking into the golden liquid.

"Oh... Her. Well, I suppose she is still your guardian so you will get plenty of visits from her." Rarity replies with a bit of disgust in her face.

Seems like Rarity knows something I don't. Wonder what would make her look so disgusted?

"I'm glad that your home has that enchantment, it would be quite strange if I had to live in smaller or even larger arrangements. I mean to ask, do you have any magic absorption items to train me as well?" I say, taking another sip from cup trying not to chug it.

"You will see Devan. I expect you have some packing to do back at Obsidian Bark's home. Please meet me at the Boutique in about two hours. I will see you there and explain further." she replies with a somewhat serious tone.

What have I got myself into....