Fallout Equestria [Parody]: Legend of the Earthbound (Rebooted)

Fallout Equestria [Parody]: Legend of the Earthbound

By: Plot Twist of Neighpon

Chapter 04: Plan in Motion

August 11, 1999
8:33PM

The two new lovers soaked with sweat and bodily fluids laid in each other's embrace on the picnic table as the warm night air caressed their skin and fur. They didn't say anything to each other for a while. Most of what needed to be said was said during the throes of passion. They looked into each other's eyes and wondered who would be the first to speak. Not surprisingly, John was still concerned for Lyra's well being. "Lyra, are you sure you're okay? I wasn't too rough, was I? If I was, I'm sorry."

Lyra smiled back as she unconsciously rubbed a hoof over her stomach. "John, I've never been more satisfied in my life. I'm fine and nothing's hurting. Besides, I'm tougher than I look." She chuckled as she hugged John again and gave him a kiss. She pressed her head against John's chest, and then remembered that this was what started everything in the first place. She laughed out loud thinking how foalish everything seemed.

John looked down at her. "What's funny?"

Lyra Sighed. "To think I was trying to seduce you into giving me information on human mating, and then I ended up being mated myself. Haha. But... no regrets." She looked up into John's eyes. "I wish I could stay here with you, John."

John's smile vanished for a hint of a second before returning. John had been thinking the same thing. He really did love her. But the reaction of other people who would see her... The worse media circus ever. And then the investigations would start. Then examinations. Experiments. Negotiations. Interrogations. Invasions. No, John had seen too many anime storylines that ended up bad for the good guys. He couldn't allow that to happen. But he couldn't just tell Lyra that as interesting as humans are, they are also flawed to a point where they believe they are the beginning and the end of the universe. And that they would do just about anything to make sure they stay that way. Lyra's existence will have to be a secret until a better plan comes along. "Well, it's not like you can't come back, right? Just cast the spell again. And try not to use meteors next time. I don't wanna be a pancake," he laughed, "or be turned to ash."

Lyra joined his laughter. "That's true. But it might be hard for me to tune into the right frequency. Remember, the spell wasn't exactly cast correctly. I could maybe do it again if I practice." After a moment, Lyra thought of her other option and looked at John with serious eyes. "John, how would you like to come to Equestria with me?"

John almost did a double take at the suggestion. "Me? Come to Equestria?" John was confused at first, but then thought of what it might be like there. A land full of cartoon-like ponies, magic everywhere, new places to visit, better food, flying pegasi, seeing real dragons and griffons, meeting an immortal pony princess...

No wars...

Lyra worried since John didn't answer. Did he think he wouldn't be accepted? Did he not want to leave his home? Did he... Did he not want to be with her? "John, I'm sor..."

"Yes."

"Huh?"

"Yes! I'll go! I want to travel to Equestria!" John said with a smile.

Lyra's heart was about to burst. She was so happy she was once again on the verge of tears. "Really? Oh, John! Yes! I'll bring you there," she said as she hugged John tightly.

"But,” he interrupted, “I want to do this the right way. I'll have to take care of some things here first. If possible, I'd like to commute so my family won't get worried here. I don't want to tell them right away that I'm going to another world. But I'm sure they will believe me in due time. And then, if things go well, I'll stay there... with you... for good."

A stray spark of golden magic flashed across Lyra's horn as her thoughts about her and John getting married came back to mind. Suddenly, Lyra's sly smile was back. "Oh really," she asked with half lidded eyes. "It's sounds to me that you're thinking about staying with me long term. Hehehehe--"

"I am."

"...hehe... Huh?" Her eyes were as big as saucers. Did he mean that? It was too good to be true. Could it be that...

John then explained. "Lyra, Earth, um... the planet, is my home. I like it here. But... I've always felt like I don't fit in. Well, at least around here. That's why I was about to take a trip to the other side of the world the day after tomorrow. It's a whole other country with different people and a different culture. I thought maybe I would fit in better there. But then you came to me. And after tonight, I think I may be happier with you. No, I know I'll be happier."

Lyra just stared at John in awe. "You're... you're serious. You want to be with me... forever?" Lyra's heart couldn't beat fast enough.

"If you would have me, Lyra, then yes."

"YES! Oh, Celestia! A thousand times, YES!" Lyra covered John's face with kisses as John laughed and complained about being ticklish. And it was around that time when John noticed something.

"Huh? What's that?"

Lyra, who didn't stop kissing John just mumbled, "What's what?"

"That strange light. Is that the portal? Something wrong with it?"

Lyra's eyes shot open and looked towards the meteor which was the anchor for the portal. It was indeed pulsing and flickering with light. "Oh, no! The portal is going to close! The spell would only last for a couple of hours! I need to get back before it closes!" Lyra jumped off the table and was about to run to the portal but stopped to give John one last kiss. "I'll come back for you, John. I promise. You've given me so much in so little time."

John did some quick thinking. "I have an idea! Wait for two weeks. I'll take care of my business here while you work on recreating that spell. I'll wait for you here at this spot at this same time. I'll be ready to travel to your land by then. How's that?"

"I like that idea," she answered as she got one last hug from him. "Two weeks. Same time. Got it." Lyra began to walk backwards to the portal while keeping her golden eyes on him. "If... If the portal doesn't work and I don't see you again, I'll always remember you and this time we spent together, John Stone."

"And I'll remember you, Lyra Heartstrings. But I'll still expect to see you in two weeks," he laughed. "So you better be ready for me."

A smirk crossed Lyra's face. "I'll take that as a challenge for next time. MUAH! I love you!!" She then turned and bolted through the meteor's portal at a run.

"I love you, too!" And then she was gone; the portal closed. John was left alone again with a twenty meter space rock sitting in front of him. He sighed, got dressed, and started to head home. Ten minutes of walking and he was almost to his house when he saw a large group of people coming down the opposite side of the street. This was the first sign of life John has seen around town in the last 4 hours. And then he remembered what day it was. No wonder there wasn't anyone around to see all the excitement.

Wednesday Night Bingo at the Civic Center. Duh.

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Meanwhile, in the magical land of Equestria in the town of Ponyville...

A pink pony with a curly dark pink mane and tail was in the middle of doing what she does second best. And that was baking delicious sweets for 'Sugar Cube Corner,' her new home and place of employment. She had just placed a batch of bright, multi-colored cupcakes into the oven and gave her little pet alligator some cooking instructions before she began work on some double chocolate chip cookies when she froze in place. Her right rear leg began to shake wildly. Then her nose began to itch, followed by her left front hoof lifting off the ground as if tied to a string, and was slapped in the face by it. The blow almost knocked her off balance and definitely caused a small bruise. Slightly dazed, she analyzed the code of her special 'Pinkie Sense' and went wide eyed in horror. "No. No! No no no no no no no no no! It can't be true. All of that can't be true! It just... it just can't! And it's happening so soon? It can’t be! But… the twitch never lies. I... I have so much to do. Ponies I have to set into motion. Places to go to and hide items. It's so much. It's... just so much. I don't know if I can do it all. But... but... I have to. I'll have to dig deep and push myself to the limit. They all have to know. They have to find the signs. If things are going to be set right again, they have to know!" From that moment on, Pinkamena Diane Pie, better known as The Pink Party Pony 'Pinkie Pie,' was on a mission. But before she could do anything, the pink earth pony slowly climbed the stairs up to her room, quietly closed the door behind her, laid down in her soft, pink covered bed, and wept until the next morning.

(To Be Continued)