A Fractured World

(At Canterlot, sunset.)

Celestia watches as the sun set in the distance. When she started today, she thought it was going to be an easy day. Cloudsdale was promising sunshine and there was no sign of trouble from any of the borders. It seems like there was nothing to worry about, until seven hours ago. Around ten o’clock that morning, she senses a strong source of magic coming from the desert out by Las Pegues. She sent some guards to investigate and found out that some kind of portal had open.

She orders that they keep post until she arrived later. She was waiting for her sister to awaken and as the sun slowly sank, she watches as her sister arises from her room. She flew gently down and looked directly towards Las Pegues desert.

“I take it you sense it too, sister,” Celestia said as Luna settled beside her.

“Yes. I also had a vision.” Luna said. “But it made no sense. I think whatever is on the other side, we need to be careful.”

“What did you see?” Celestia asked.

“I saw a world filled with more emotion and power than we ever face. They have the power of the suns and seem to hunt for more.” Luna said. “We might want to plan on peace.”

“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Celestia answered. “But it incased of any trouble, I have instructed that a letter is sent to Twilight. Just incased.” Luna looks at her sister and the concern was plain to see.

“Sister, are we sure we want to get them involved?” Luna asked. Celestia was confused by this statement.

“Why wouldn’t we? They save this world several times and they never caused any risk.” She pointed out.

“Part of my vision, I saw a face of Queen Chrysalis,” Luna said. “We were all there when she swore vengeance. I worry that this might be her chance.”

“She is without an army but I will instruct the guards to make sure that no pony is allowed to approach the portal without my permission,” Celestia responded. “We’ll have to come up with a code word so she can’t have disguised herself. But now we must hurry.” Celestia opens her wings. “We have to see if we can talk to their leader.”

(Washington D.C. Before the break of dawn)

Being awoke in the middle of the night is never a good thing but its five time worst when you’re the leader of your country. President Anatolios was experiencing this for the fifth time his second term and wasn’t any easier. He just prays it wasn’t like last March. He was still having nightmares about that. As he enters the situation room, he saw General Burner waiting with a man in a cheap suit. The room was filled with several other generals and other dress in suits.

“General Burner, what happen?” President Anatolios asked as he sat down.

“Mr. President, as of two hour ago, a foreign event happen ten mile into Death Valley. Fort Nellis was alerted to the event and send a team to investigate. After that, well, it best if I let Doctor Percy explain.” The General sat down and the man beside him, Dr. Percy, stood up. It was clear to Anatolios that this doctor never expected to be here.

“Good evening or well good morning.” He started then cough a bit. “I’m a professor at Yale and head of my study Quantum Theories. Three years ago, I was appointed by your cabinet to be part of a team incased we have encounter with any other life form. While the team was being made in case of aliens’ invaders or something on those lines, I was brought on for more on my studies on how different cultures can be form on different worlds.” He click on the projection link to the computer and an image of several earths were on screen.

“But I and several another scientist in my line of work believe that if we don’t find life on other planets, we might find them in another dimension. Gentleman, have you ever hear of multiple dimension theory?” The room looks around and no one answered. “It the belief that there are different earths but are locked in a different dimension. Here, I’ll make it simple.” He click the remote and the screen to show a two photo. One was of President Anatolios and the other, a photo of the opposing party candidate.

“Now, according to the theory, we live in the world where you won the presidency and of course, your second term. But there is another world were your opponent won the presidency. There are millions of worlds are totally different from our own and the possibilities are endless. But that didn’t prepare us for what happen. These are images taken about a half hour ago.” He clicks the remote and a series of picture lit up the screen.

President Anatolios lean forward and study the photo that was on screen. “What the hell am I looking?” On the screen was a portal and on the other side was a minted green unicorn with a glowing horn.

“It seems to be a unicorn with green fur.” Dr. Percy answered. “And apparently they talk English.” Anatolios folded his hand and look at the General Burner.

“Do they look violent?” He asked Burner. Burner shifted a bit and nodded to Dr. Percy, who press the remote again. The image turns to show a pegasi suit up in what look like roman armor and holding a spear.

“It seems that six of these armored ponies show up and seem to escort the two that were first spotted away. What I'm worried about is they seem to be able to produce some kind energy, at least the horned ones.”

“What, like magic?” One of the general asked. The room chuckle at this and the president signal for silence.

“I doubt it’s magic.” Dr. Percy pointed out. “But it doesn’t mean they don’t believe it to be so. If it comes up, please don’t be dismissive of it. The last thing we need is to offend the first intelligence race.”

“I agree but what we need to focus on…” The doors open suddenly and a solider rush to General Burner’s side and whisper something into his ear. His face drops slight and straighten up. “Umm, there been a development. Can I get a live feed?” The pictures disappeared and a live feed of the portal showed up. Anatolios lean forward and study the screen. As first, he only saw the armor ponies but then something else came into view.

It was unlike anything he had seen in his life and that seem to be keep happening today. It was taller than any of the horse around her and her fur was a bright white. But what really caught his eye was its mane. It was a constant wave of color that seem to be blowing in the wind. It step forward to almost touching the portal then spoke. It spoke.

“Subjects of this world, my name is Princess Celestia. I’m the ruler of this land Equestria. I request an audience with your leader.” It said in a voice that was kind but Anatolios could sense another force behind it: Power. The whole room turns to him and waited for his response. He got up and walk to the screen to look more closely.

“General, have they shown any signs of violence?” He asked.

“One of the men who first arrive at the scene reported that the first pony, the one that green, did produce an energy but it seem to bounce off the portal. But since then, a couple of them have shot a ray and seem to be studying the portal.” General Burner response. “I suggest we have a person to represent us. We cannot risk the commander of chief if they turn out to a be hostel.”

“That not the point.” One of the general, General Brom, pointed out. “Who could we get that won’t run to the press? Because if this story get out before we have the proper handle on it, we’ll be up to our neck in shit.” Anatolios nodded and walk back to the table.

“I know one person who will be able to do this.” He said.

“Sir, are we sure we should get him involved?” A voice said from the door. He looks over to see his vice-president and oldest friend, Diana.

“Nice for you to finally show up,” Anatolios said, slightly smiling. “How much have you been briefed?”

“Unicorns, winging ponies and magic. Oh my.” Diana said. “I’m serious. Are we sure we want toinvolved Dutoit? After what happen last spring?”

“I trust him and he wouldn’t be easily fooled,” Anatolios said quickly. “Besides, it in his backyard.”

(Carson City. four hours before dawn.)

A loud ringing stirred Ryan out of his sleep. He didn’t sleep well and when he did he had nightmares. As he rubbed the sleep from his eyes, he looks who was calling and sighed. He recognized that it was President Anatolios. He hit the answered button and try to sound as neutral as possible.

“Mr. President, to what do I own the pleasure of this early morning call?” He asked.

“Ryan, I need you help with something.” Anatolios started at once. “But I need you to swear to me two things. First, don’t go to any press until we clear it? Are we clear?”

“You know I would not run to the press,” Ryan answered. “What is this about?”

“I’ll get to that but the second thing you need to promise me is that you are not going to laugh. Okay?” Anatolios asked. Ryan was a bit confusion by this request.

“Alright, what going on?” Ryan asked, a bit annoyed. “If this was a real problem, you know I wouldn’t laugh.”

“Wait till I tell you what happening but first promised you won’t laugh.” Ryan look at a clock to see it was not even six o’clock.

“Fine. I promised.” Ryan said. “Now tell me what going on?”

“Okay, how much do you know of multiple dimension theory?”

(By the portal. Equestria Side.)

Celestia looks at the men standing behind the portal and try not to yawn. She was usually getting ready to sleep at this point and let her sister take over but this was too important. She looks to see Luna talking to a couple of scientists that were studying the portal. She dismisses the two and walks to Celestia.

“So, did they find anything strange about the portal?” Celestia asked.

“So far, they know that spells bounce off it. You can thank that bit to the two that found it. The two researchers, Star Searcher and Hoof Note, say that the portal is producing magic at a very strong rate. They theorize that it the same on the other side but they need to study it more before they come to a solid answer.” Luna looks at the portal and a look of concern came across her face. “Do you sense it, sister?”

“Yes.” Celestia said. “I can feel millions of different emotion coming from the portal. What every creature rule on the other side, outnumber us ten to one.” A noise draw their attention back to the portal. The two look to see something approaching from behind the creatures that stand guard. It was a large wagon that had no pony harness, moving on its own. It stop and two doors open on the side as the two more creature step out, follow by one more. The two that step first were dress in complete black with dark shades glasses.

The one that steps out last was dress in some kind of proper uniform. If Celestia had to guess, it seems to be someone of important. It steps forward and although she could not her it, she saw the mouth move. It pulls out some kind device and pulls it up. A loud click ring through the air and it voice came out very loudly.

“Welcome, visitor of earth.” It looks a little taken back. “That’s not right. Ahem. Welcome to this dimension. I’m Governor Ryan Dutoit and I’m here as represented the human race. I was sent to my president, President Anatolios. We would like to extend offers of peace.”

Celestia looks over to her sister then back at the human know as Ryan Dutoit. “Are you not the leader of your people?”

Ryan looks to one of human to his side and pull up the device again to speak. “We don’t have a leader, per say. We are a collective race of over 5 billion. We are different cultures, religions, and philosophies. The leader of the country that your portal has appeared needs to make sure that you are of a peaceful race.”

“Then why send you?” Luna asked. “You seem to be of some importance and is he does not worry for your safety?” Celestia looks over Luna with an annoyed look then back at Ryan. Ryan smiled and walk closer to the portal.

“Let me explain why I don’t fear for my safety.” He said and Luna started to feel something. Out of the millions of emotion, one was becoming stronger. Luna realized it was this one emotion and behind the main one that was coming off, which was bravery. She was starting to feel a deep pain.

“The first reason is that by looking at your guards, you seem to only have spears. Maybe swords but that about it. We past that point over two thousand years ago and reaching new things every year.” Ryan took another step closer to the portal. “The second reason is because I have yet seen you or your kind try to cross into our world so maybe you can’t. And the finally reason is because I have serve as governor of my state for six years now. I gotten really good at reading situation and what I can tell is that you want peace. Am I right?”

Celestia was impressed and nodded her head. “I do want peace. If your leader wants you to be the ambassador between our kingdoms, I accept. But, I’m sad to say, I can’t stay any longer. My sister can stay with you if you like to discuss more.” Celestia bowed and started walking back with Luna. The two walk a bit away and bowed closer together.

“Talk to him a little more. In the morning, I will send Twilight and her friends to investigate further.” Celestia said.

‘Are you sure, sister?” Luna asked. “You sense that too, right? The pain and angry?”

“Yes,” Celestia said. “But I'm worried about something that human pointed out. It looks amused at our weapons. We might have to worry more about if they come over to our side.

While Luna talks to her sister, Ryan was getting back into the truck. He was walking away from the portal because after he got close to the portal, his left side of his hip started to burn. A slight heat but it got noticeable after the one known as Celestia turn away. He looks to see if the one known as Luna turn back. He scratches as his hip and finally pulls up his shirt to see what it was that cause the burn. That when he saw a strange tattoo appear on his hip, a dagger.

“What the hell?” He mutters under his breath.