A Strange But Familiar Place

I open my eyes and look at the sheets next to me, yawning as I do so.

What a dream huh? I must’ve gotten drunk or maybe stayed up too many days in a row. That was some lucid dream… Like me being in the world of My Little Pony. So dumb. If only though, if only.

I get off the bed and stretch my arms upwards and stand up afterwards. I look around me and hesitate.

So… It wasn’t a dream? I really am in that world? I can’t believe it!

I squee a bit out loud and punch the air while falling back onto the bed behind me.

I have so many questions to ask about this world! So many things to do! So many... Oh yeah… I can’t go back huh? At least, not for a long, long time. I’m stuck here, which isn’t a bad thing in my opinion but… My parents might freak out. I mean I love them unconditionally that’s for sure but I wanted to go to a different world for a reason. Now that I’m here I can’t help but worry about them, even after what they did to me…

I hear the door to my room open and I sit up, immediately remembering I’m only wearing boxers and proceed to cover my body up. A typical guardsman walks in, looking like all the others.

“Hey, usually knocking happens when someone enters another sentient beings room” I say quickly and firmly.

The guard proceeds to look at me weirdly and make a whinny noise. I sigh remembering I can’t speak their language, nor understand it. He then walks over to me and uses his magic to give me a piece of paper and necklace from behind him. I look at the paper noticing it has language I can’t read as well.

I wonder why they gave me this? If I can’t speak or understand their language what makes them think I can read it?

I look at the necklace and notice the gem on the end of it. It’s a purple color, maybe amethyst.

Thank you, Steven Universe, for teaching me some gems.

The guard then makes another noise with a stony face. He points at the necklace and then at me. I shrug and put the necklace on and immediately feel a bit warm around my throat and ears again… But this time I also feel it around my eyes as well.

They didn’t… Did they?

I look down at the paper and smile.

‘Dear Devan Whitney,

I imagine that you won’t be able to read this until after you put on the necklace so I’m glad you’re able to now. My sister and I put an enchantment on the gemstone at the end of the necklace that constantly applies the translation spell to you. It’s a slightly stronger version of the previous translation spells which is why you can read this in the first place. The guard we assigned these objects to will take you to the throne room where I will be waiting for you. We have much to discuss and I’m sure you have questions you need answered.
-Princess Celestia'

I look down at the necklace and twiddle the gem between my fingers.

Magic is an amazing thing.

“So you are going to be taking me to the throne room then Mr….” I say questioningly to the guard in front of me.

“My guard name is Dawn Sentry sir, and yes I will be escorting you to the throne room” he replies in a firm but quiet tone.

Guard name? What does that mean? I’ll ask Celestia when I get to her.

I put on my black shorts and black t-shirt with the 2003 Deftones album logo on it. My socks and shoes go on next and I stand up and nod at the guard. He nods back and we move on through the castle at a reasonable pace. I look around as we go admiring the craftsmanship of the windows and walls. The pillars that hold it all up are beautifully sculpted and the banners that hang down have a nice violet and blue color to them.

I really would be rich if I could just have a room from this castle. It’d probably set me for life in my old world, if not my future kids life too.

We arrive at two giant doors. The two guards in front of the doors nod at the guard escorting me and open the door for us to walk through. Inside the throne room was the massive red carpet leading to the throne itself with Celestia sitting on it. To the right and left are multiple stained glass windows showing certain events in the past long gone and one not so far in the past. Luna is standing next to Celestia seemingly tired and smiling slightly.

She must need some sleep huh? I swear she sleeps during the day and wakes up at night but then again that hasn’t officially been confirmed in the show or here yet. I guess I do have a lot of questions, and I bet they do too still.

As we arrive at the throne Dawn Sentry bows towards Celestia and Luna. They nod in reply and he leaves the throne room closing the doors behind him.

“Your guards don’t talk much huh?” I ask abruptly.

“No, I suppose they don’t. They feel as if talking will distract them from protecting me and my sister. I keep telling them over and over that we are powerful beings but they seem intent on talking in few words. It gets kind of boring if you ask me.” Celestia replies while winking along with the last part.

“Hahaha, I guess it would huh?” I then look at Luna and smile. “Good Morning Luna. You look quite a bit tired though, why are you awake still?”

“I promised myself to help out as much as I can the next coming months. I cannot allow my sister to do everything now that I am back. Plus I wanted to be here when I could ask you some questions before you go.” Luna says with a yawn.

Before I go? Where am I going I wonder…?

“Do you mind telling me where I will be apparently going?” I say as I walk up to the throne and cross my arms.

“That all depends on the outcome of a certain test Devan Whitney”, Celestia replies while smiling innocently.

Great, another test of sorts. Fine then, I better get it over with.

“Alright fine, what’s the test? More questions? Lie detecting again? Perhaps you want to see how long I can hold my breath? Hint, it’s like maybe 1 minute.” I say as I smile with fake pride.

Celestia gets up and holds an hourglass in front of her that appears to have runes on it.

“We just want to test your magic alignment. That’s all.” Celestia grins and laughs as she sees the surprise on my face.

My magic? What does she mean? I don’t have any magic… Humans as far as I know can’t do real magic like these ponies can.

“I guess you’re out of luck then huh? Humans can’t perform magic of any kind besides the fake entertainment kind. Sorry about that.” I reply curtly and frown at this annoying fact.

I see Celestia’s horn light up as she looks at me closely and then watch it go out.

“Nope, you have some in you. A small amount, but it exists!” she says firmly to my disbelief.

But that’s impossible!.. Unless…

“Have you ever seen things with no magic inside them gain magic?” I ask quickly hoping for a certain answer

“Actually no, this world that live in seem to give us magic as we live in it. Ley lines go throughout this world, which is called Equis by the way, that gives those who live in it a supply of magic. They seem to not be able to completely give their magic to those that absorb it. Only bits and parts of the whole magic in this world is taken in which explains the alignments of magic in the world. They are as follows; Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Dark and Light. Most beings that can use and have bodies that can absorb magic in general usually only have one alignment but it can go up to four at one time. These alignments don’t mean much besides the fact that you are going to be better at certain types of magic than others. If you are aligned with fire and air for example, you will be able to master those much quicker and use them with more efficiently than if you were to try water or earth spells. You can still learn other spells from other alignments but it will take much longer to master said spells and you will still end up having to use more of your energy to use them. Did you get all of that?... Devan Whitney? Hellloooo?” Celestia finishes with as she waves her hoof in front of my face.

I can learn to use magic? I can learn to use… Magic…. The thing of fantasies and dreams that only existed in video games, books and TV shows on my world? I have to master whatever I can learn. This really is a dream come true.

I look up to see Celestia and Luna looking down at me with worry.

“I CAN LEARN TO USE MAGIC!!!!” I yell as loud as I can unable to hold in my excitement.

They both scoot back and fall over as I hear guards enter the throne room.