Too Good To Be True

by Neon

Rating: teen
Tags: Human, Sad, Main 6, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Spike, Other, Tragedy
Length: 4937

A sad brony somehow is in equestria and his life seems to be going better than usual....

What happens when your fantasy becomes a reality? The better question is...what happens when your fantasy fades away?

What happens when everything seems too good to be true...?

Special thanks to SuperSexyRainbowDash for proof-reading

Published 2012-07-14 20:54:03 UTC
Last updated 2012-07-14 20:54:03 UTC

Too Good To Be True

Day 1....

I wake up, head pounding, vision blurry, staring at the sky. I'm on some grass by the looks of it. Slowly I get up, trying to regain full consciousness, when I realize something is different about the way my body feels. It's like I'm not a human anymore....

Once I get up, something surprises me: I'm standing on all fours. It's natural and it wasn't uncomfortable. I quickly panic, not noticing my surroundings. I look at myself from what I can see and I am at complete disbelief. I am a pony. I look around at my surroudings now realizing where I am. The Everfree Forest by the looks of it. I dart my head left and right. From what I remember from the show, there is only one way in, and one way out.

I see a lake in my fit of panic and quickly run--Er, gallop over. Once I reach the lake, I start looking into the water, waiting for it to calm so I can clearly see myself. Once it does, I couldn't stop smiling.

I was my OC, a grey unicorn with a brown mane and tail and green eyes. I had a bowl-like mane that was spikey and went a little past my jaw. My tail was like Rainbow Dash's, but skinnier and just a little more spikey. I wore my trademarked longsleeve black jacket with a grey tank top as an undershirt. My cutie mark was a symbol I made up, a black circle with a hole in the middle with two spikes on the top and bottom curving right. Just a little somethin'-somethin' original, y'know?

I still didn't know what to do. I was in the middle of the most confusing thing that has ever happened to me in my life. I splash some water in my face to make sure I wasn't dreaming, then I smacked myself a few times for a double-check.
In the famous and simple word of Big Mac: "Nope." I was not dreaming. I wanted to throw a party, but since I'm in Equestria by the looks of it, I'll get Pinkie Pie to do it.

But first, gotta find my way out of this damned forest! I have no where to even begin, but, as a wise man once said, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Well, I have yet to take that first step. So, I began.

I take a look around, seeing if I recognize anything from the show. I still can't comprehend what I did to deserve this amazing happening.

Here I was, a simple, everyday Brony. I loved the show and was damn-near obsessed. I didn't clop though, I assure you. It was against my morals. I had no problem with people who did it though, I had friends who did and I didn't mind.

Anyway, on a little more interesting matter, I wasn't happy with life. It was bland and boring compared to what Equestria was. I had wished to be a pony there one day instead of human on Earth. It seems I got my wish.

Maybe there was a shooting star? I don't know and I don't care. I hated everybody on Earth. People in school, people at work, people at the Goddamn drive-thru at McDonalds. But especially my parents....Ooooh, how I hated them. They always tried to control my life and make it a living Hell. I'm glad I might never see my parents again.

I pondered daily if I were to die, would anybody care to notice? Probably not. So I'm glad I'm here.

I walk up to a big circular area in the forest when I see a familar silhouette....It was a friggin' Manticore. It was sleeping, so I tried to sneak past it. Having hooves made it quite the difficult task. I was doing well when I stepped on a stupid twig and it made a crack.

Damn.

The beast woke up, one eye at a time. It looked at me as I waved a friendly 'Hello' hoof at it. Mistake number one. It instantly charged at me. Me having the reflexes of a fish out of water, I just collapsed on the floor as he leaped at me.

He flew and hit into some trees while I was cowering on the ground. Then, I booked it. I galloped as fast as my body knew how to. I bet I could go faster, I just wasn't used to this body yet.

It came at me with a fit of rage. I was still going foward. Then I remembered something: I'm a unicorn! I can probably do a spell to whip it's butt, right?

Probably not. But a pony can dream can't he?

I tryed pushing to see if that works. I just passed some gas instead. I try flexing every inch of my inner being but pain insued and no results with magic. I kept trying to concentrate with my head. I tried everything from scrunching my face to wiggling my ears. Nothing.

I tried a combonation of everything when finally, something sparked. My horn began to glow. Good timing too, I was getting tired. I jumped to the side as the Manticore charged at me. I got up, and tried it again. I somehow picked up a fallen tree and used it as a sword of sorts.

I swung it at the beast screaming: "Back, back I say!"

It jumped at me and I swung the tree and hit the Manticore like a baseball. It went flying. Where ever it went, I didn't care. It was away from me.

"Home run!" I yelled, dropping the tree.

I look around and see nopony around me. I start thinking to myself 'Forever Alone.'

I didn't have a girlfriend back on Earth. Mostly because most of the girls in my school and work were...*Ahem* Female dogs.

I saw a light. Maybe an exit? I thank God when I ponder if God is known about in Equestria. So, I said screw it and stuck with thanking Celestia.

I walked toward the light to see what it was. It turned out to be an exit. Hooray, now to find the ponies I know and love and pretend like I have no idea who they are.

I read a lot of fanfiction on Earth, and this is how most stories are like. "Pretend like you don't know the mane 6."

It'll be a grueling task, but I'll manage.

I walked out of the Everfree Forest to see that I was indeed on the outskirts of Fluttershy's cottage. Fluttershy being the most shy (Duh) and anti-social pony of the group, I decided it was better to just look for Twilight; my favorite pony. What? She was adorkable.

I wander the dirt path that lead to Fluttershy's cottage, except going the opposite direction. From what I remember, the dirt path then goes up a bridge then leads to Ponyville. There was also a park in the center of Ponyville that was beautiful.

I walk the tracked path and trot through Ponyville. I remeber it so vividly; I also remember where everything was located. So, I went up to Twilight's house. Or, tree, rather, and knocked on the door. A familar little purple dragon opened the door.

"Hello?" He said with attitude. He seemed to be pissed.

"Hey, there Sp-stranger. I was just wondering where Twilight Sparkle is?" I said. I hoped he didn't catch my slip.

"She's in the park on a picnic with her 'Friends.' She doesn't have the time for her assisstant..." He said sarcastically.

"Well, I bet your number one!" I said, remembering that he liked it when ponies said that. He smiled.

"Gee, thanks! You bet I am! I work my tail off everyday to please Twilight," Spike said. "Name's Spike. And you?"

Damn. Hadn't thought of that. I didn't give my OC a name of his own, I just sorta used mine. I loved Brony musician's music, and I really liked their creative names. I sorta dabbled with pony music back on Earth, but the name I used was way to ridiculous. So, I went with my favorite artist's name.

"The name's Tombstone," I said. I felt weird saying those words. It really wasn't. I sure hope there aren't any copyright infragments here.

"That's a pretty cool name! You're not bad Tombstone, I like you," Spike said.

"Thanks! So, in the park you said?" I asked.

"Yup. Twilight left me here. Alone. To clean up HER mess....eh, whatever. I'm used to it," Spike said, kicking the ground.

"Don't worry Spike, I'll talk to her about it. Set some arrangements for you, alright?" I offer.

"Do you mean it!?" Spike said, perking up.

I nod my head.

"That'll be great Tombstone! Thanks so much!"

"No problem," I said. I trot off, towards the park and cringe a little as he called me 'Tombstone...'
***

Now, I said I dabbled a little with music, that was a lie. I actually WAS a sorta well known rapper. Not as much as Micthemicrophonezero, but I still was well known with some help from my buddy TheLivingTombstone. I hoped to use some of my stuff to become well known in Equestria aswell.

As I neared the park I quickly saw the mane 6. It was hard not to, with their wide assortments of colors, especially Rainbow Dash. As I came closer I stopped like an idiot. I had no idea what I would say, maybe:

'Ohai, your names are...yadda yadda yadda....I'm yadda yadda yadda....let's have some fun.'

Not gonna happen. But I had to think quick before they notice a colt wearing a black jacket staring at them. Creepy. I kept thinking of what to say, but it was too late.

"Hey!" Twilight called. My heart raced. I shook my head and looked at Twilight. I waved my hoof at her and she gave me a wierd stare. My heart raced even more. Am I really going to make an idiot of myself in front of my favorite pony?

I nonchalantly walked over to the mane 6 and got wierd stares all over. The one that scared me the most was of course Rainbow Dash. She looked as if she were going to buck me in the crotch.

Like a fool, I said:

"What's up?" They all continued to look at me, confused. I gave a cheeky smile.

"Who are you?" Twilight asked.

"My name's Tombstone. I'm new here and wanted to meet some ponies!" I said.

Pinkie Pie gasped and darted off. I've read enough fanfiction to know where this was going. Rainbow's face got more mellow. I was glad about that.

''Hello there, Tombstone, my name is Twilight Sparkle," Twilight said. I stood there pretending I had no idea from the start. "Please, sit down, Tombstone."

I sat on the famous red and white picnic blanket.

"That's Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack and the idiot who ran away was Pinkie Pie."

"Nice to meet you all!" I said, cheerfully. I couldn't believe it. The ponies I loved were right here. And I was sitting with them, on a picnic. If this WAS a dream, I hope it never ends.
****

They continued to stare. It was either they were trying to see if I was lying, or I was just plain sexy. Me, not being attractive at all on Earth, I imagined that my pony probably looked a LOT more handsome than me. Though, I wouldn't know about pony standards of sexy and handsome.

"So..." Rainbow Dash began, "You're new here?"

"Yup," I said plainly.

"Where are you from, darling?" Rarity asked.

"Uhh...."

Damn. Why? Why must they ask that question?

"Manehattan," I finally said. At least I knew a little what it looked like over there.

"Oh? And why'd you move to Ponyville?" Rarity asked again. This is completely opinion based, but Rarity was my least favorite of the six, and these questions she's asking aren't helping her reputation.

"Personal reasons..." I mutter to make it sound like a big deal.

"Oh I am truely sorry if I hit a nerve dear," Rarity said.

"No, it's quite alright," I said.

"Are you good with magic?" Twilight asked, "Seeing you are a unicorn and all."

I expected that from Twilight.

"Well, no. I'm actually very bad at magic. I actually almost never use it. Never seemed to use it."

Twilight looked discouraged. I felt bad. I didn't want to give off a bad impression, so I thought of a way to make it up to her.

"Could you teach me though? I really haven't had the time to learn magic, but now since I've settled down a bit I have the time."

That perked her up. She immediately answered.

"I would be more than happy to teach you! It'll also make a great letter to the Princess."

"Great! Any time would be killer with me."

I would love to spend some more time with Twilight. Maybe we could even be good friends....

They continued to interview me. The same ponies asking typical questions. Rarity asked about my clothing and hair, Rainbow Dash asked about what cool things have I done, and Applejack asked if I liked apples. Of course I liked apples, who doesn't?

The fact that I rapped kinda slipped and they got really interested. They asked me to rap a little. I wasn't big on impressing girls...well mares, but I gave it my best.

"And I know it's kinda cool riding in a big rich yacht,
I know it's nice when you're known in Canterlot,
But all the ice and the diamonds, they can't make you smile,
It isn't worth being well-known for a while,

Sit down for a second, and just hear me out,
Did you forget what friendship was about?
You got a dress to make, your friendship's at stake,
You'll lose 'em if you do this. You're making a mistake,

So walk with me. Talk with me. I'll show you some fun,
I'll give you some tips and when we are done,
You'll show them all and be the star of the show,
You'll become the pony everypony should know!"

I finished the rap and there was a sparkle in everypony's eyes. Apparently, I amazed them. They asked me how I did it, and I said rap was a test based on natural selection. I'm pretty sure they didn't understand, but they nodded anyway.

We continued to talk, and aside from what they were like in the show, they were really nice and easy going in person. Or in pony? I don't know, you get the idea.

That time happened. The time when it's time to go. The ponies started packing up and the most amazing thing happened. Twilight asked if I had a place to stay. I timidly looked at her, blushed and said no. She said it was okay for me to stay at her place until I get a place of my own. I agreed and thanked her.

As every other pony said bye and went in opposite directions, I helped Twilight pack up. Once we were done, we walked home and I brought up the conversation about magic. She was so very thrilled I was interested. We talked about it the whole way until we got home.

This was too good to be true.
***

Day 2....

I wake up in the morning to a delicious smell. I slowly sat up while pulling the covers off of me while I rubbed my eyes to get them open. Then I headed to where the smell was coming from and saw Twilight making some food. What was it? I had no idea. But, I guess I'd have to get used to eating this sort of stuff, being a pony and all.

"Twilight, you shouldn't have!" I say, with guilt in my voice. She turned around with a confused expression.

"Uhh, this isn't for you," Twilight said. My heart stopped and dropped into my stomach. Did I really just tell a mare I just met you shouldn't have made food for me when it really wasn't? Yup.

"Oh, uhh, I'm sorry," I mutter. She started to laugh. I got really confused.

"Hahaha! I'm sorry Tombstone, you should've seen the look on your face!" Twilight said, laughing. "This food is for you."

Twilight? A joker? I had no idea....

I let out a breathe of exasperation and couldn't even think of what to say. I opened my mouth but nothing came out. Twilight just laughed some more. She set down the plate of....what ever she was making and told me to eat up.

She sat me down on a table, then she sat across from me. Then she brought up my music background.

"Tombstone?" She began, "If I may ask, how did you start your music career?" After swallowing some food, I began:

"Well, it all started when I got a guitar and a piano for my birthday one year, then some peo-ponies, inspired me to start making music. I began with just instruments, because I had a terrible voice when I was younger. Then, as my voice started developing, I started to sound better and I started to make lyrics!"

Twilight looked at me as if she were interested. Was she really interested? Beats me. But at least she tried.

"How long have you been into music?" Twilight asked.

"Around 4 years," I said. She nods in fascination. She continued to ask me questions. I don't know why she wanted to know so much about me. I mean, yeah, I'm a musician but that's basically the ONLY thing to my life that isn't boring.

While I keep on answering her questions, she keeps on nodding. I wonder why, but when she stares into my eyes, it feels like she's touching my soul. It sounds weird when I say it, right? Imagine what's it's like to feel it.

But, I didn't care. She had beautiful eyes; I could look into them all day.

This was too good to be true....
***

Day 5....

Well, it's been five days since I came to Equestria. Pinkie threw that party I'd been expecting. It was probably the best party I have ever been to. Everyday has been a blast because I was always with the mane six and Spike. I gave Spike the good word I promised and he's been with us a lot lately. But, I had been getting never ending headaches recently. I don't know why, but they hurt. Twilight tries her best to use magic to make them go away. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't.

Anyway, I swim with the girls, play catch and tag with the girls, and eat with them. This was seriously the most fun I had ever had. They are all so fun to talk to.

Twilight said she could give ME a good name with Vinyl Scratch. It turns out that WAS her name. Kudos to you fandom, kudos to you. She said she wanted me to rap on stage. I looked at her in disbelief. My dream was coming true! I might be famous in Equestria! This was amazing. Not only was this amazing....

This was too good to be true....
***

Day 8.....

If you told me eight days ago that I would be hanging out with the mane six as my OC, I would probably laugh at you and stab you with a fork. Well, maybe just laugh at you. Today's the day I'll be rapping on stage in front of a huge crowd. In front of the mane six, in front of Vinyl, but most importantly, Twilight. I hope I don't mess up.
....

I take a step on the stage and everypony's cheering me on screamin': "Tombstone! Tombstone! Tombstone!" after Vinyl had said my name.

I take a deep breathe, and say:

"Spin that record Vinyl Scratch and never stop the music!" God, I have always wanted to say that.

I had decided to go with a collab I did with TheLivingTombstone himself called: "Guncakes"

"Put it in the mix, stir it up and bag it,
Put a little sweets and sprinkles, add it,
Wondering whether I'm feeling like,
Single shot rifles or fully automatic!

One in the chamber and ten in the clip,
Gotta sell it quick or my friends will flip,
I'm a chip off the block, feeling sick,
Aw f*ck royal guards! Everypony dip!

Dropped through the back door, truffles stewin',
Gotta new batch of cupcakes brewin',
It's a little true, that we're good at screwin',
Colts and mares with the stuff we're doin'!

Hey hey sec, this gun won't budge,
Colt .45 is in the fudge,
We may wanna settle just a little grudge,
Wink wink, nudge nudge and hey we don't judge!

And hey, could I just interest you,
In a Glock this here or an M6A2?
S.C.A.R's in stock but we gotta new issue,
Promise it'll rock and cut through tissue!

Then, this and that gotta be relaxed,
Gotta trust this, Pinkie no tracks,
With this transaction see,
Just remember, you didn't get it from me!"

Once I finished, the ponies in the crowd went wild. They all screamed my name and wanted more. So, I did two more raps. After that, I was finished. I had no more breathe to spare. I think I did a good job. But, yet another amazing thing happened. Twilight came up to the stage and hugged me. It felt amazing.

A little after I got off-stage, somepony walked up to me and asked if I wanted to SELL my music and become....you guessed it. Famous. I said sure, but I demanded to stay in Ponyville and keep living a normal life. He said I wasn't going to get as famous as to me going around presenting my music. I said it didn't matter. My one wish came true: I'm in Equestria with the mane six. The headaches remained to haunt me. They got a tiny bit stronger and it hurt. A lot. But, being with the ponies I loved, I barely even noticed they were there.

This was too good to be true.
***

Day 12....

Twilight gave me a journal. Now, I'm going to be writing all of the stuff that happens to me in this great life in a book, so if I wanted to relive moments, they would be right here. When she gave it to me, I couldn't stop thanking her. She shushed me up with a kiss. I don't know whether it was a kiss of love, or just a "You talk to much, STFU already" kiss. Which ever it was,I didn't care. Twilight kissed me. Maybe...JUST MAYBE she likes me.

This was too good to be true....

Day 15....

My music was booming. I had made so much money from the first week of my album going live. I had only 17 songs on it, and over 300,000 ponies bought a disc. I was amazed. In fact, I couldn't speak. I moved out of Twilight's house and thanked her for letting me stay for so long on such short notice. I bought a house not so far from hers, but it was pretty big and expensive; already furnished. I loved it. I still met up with Twilight and the gang for regular hangouts. I think I'm starting to fall for Twilight too....

But those headaches, man. they meant serious business. I'm starting to take medication. They worked. Thank Celestia.

This was too good to be true.....
****

[centerDay 19....]It finally happened....I asked Twilight out. I had never asked out another living creature before in my life, so my heart was pounding and I had no idea what to do or say. All I finally decided to say was: "Hey, Twilight? I...I really like you and was wondering if you wanted to be my special somepony?"

She beamed and said yes. I had no idea what to do afterwards, so I just smiled and kissed her. Apparently it was the right thing to do because she kissed me back. Being this happy almost makes me forget the headaches. They have been getting stronger and stronger...

But, with Twilight by my side, there ain't no mountain I can't climb.

This was too good to be true.....
****

Day 24.....

Me and Twilight are doing great. Our relationship is going to the next level. She has decided to move in with me and give the librarian job to somepony else. I felt so happy to hear that great news. I don't want to do anything sexual either, yet. We haven't been going out for long but she still wants to sleep in the same bed.

I put my arms around her while we both face one direction. I loved her more than anything. My life, was complete.
Booming music career? Check.
Big, expensive house and comfy furniture? Check.
My dream girlfriend living with me? Check.
Everything seems to be going smoothly.
Can't seem to shake those damn headaches off though.

This was too good to be true....
***

Day 30....

My vision has been getting blurry along with the headaches. I don't think I can handle much more of this...I think I need to get to a hospital, and soon.

Later that day....

Well, here I am in the hospital. Strapped up, and in a bed. Twilight sits next me, holding my hoof saying everything will be okay. I sure hope so, I wouldn't want anything to disturb my awsome life I've been having. The doctor says he doesn't know what's happening to me and I should just get bed rest.

"Don't worry Tombstone, you're going to be okay, I believe you will," Twilight said, smiling with a single tear in her eye.

I look into Twilight's huge, beautiful eyes and say:

"I sure hope so, I couldn't imagine leaving your side," I said.

Twilight's eyes began to water a tiny bit. She hugged me tight for a long time. I hugged her back for as long as I could.
She broke the hug and said:

"I love you, Tombstone."

I began to tear up now.
I looked at her at touched her face with my hoof and said:

"I...I love yo-"

"We're getting movement, doctor."

"Really? It's about damn time, I was losing hope."

I heard two voices. My vision was pitch-black, but I heard something.
Aside from the voices, I heard a contsant beeping. It sounded like a heart moniter.

Slowly, I opened my eyes. I was in a hospital and in a bed, yes. But was I a pony? Was I next to Twilight?

Fuck no.

I was with humans. There were tubes going into my hands, and arms. There was one big one going down my nostrils. So, it WAS just a dream. Had I been sleeping?

"Aghhahhg," I croaked. I couldn't talk.

"Please, Mr. MaGlone, don't speak. You're in critical condition," the doctor said. I spoke anyway.

"Whuu....Heppin?" I manage.

"You were in a car accident. Your brain went into shock and you went into a comatose. A coma."

My eyes opened up wide. Had he been serious? A coma? I had been in a coma the whole time I was in Equestria?
No wonder why everything had been going so well, it was just a figment of my imagiantion....

But this is not fair! I had been having a great time in Ponyville! With all my newfound friends, my house,....My Twilight Sparkle....

Oh how I loved Twilight...In a dream. My life for 30 days was a dream.

"Huw...lung?" I mutter.

"Mr. MaGlone, theres no easy way to say this," the doctor began, "You have been in a coma for 13 years."

13 years? There was no way I was in a coma for 13 years...

I tried moving my arms and legs. No luck. I guess it WAS true. I had forgotten how to move.

I began crying. Seriously? I look up to God and ask why? Why me God? Why did you put me in a coma? Why was my life perfect for 30 days, then it all went down the drain in one second...one second to realize that you have been paralyzed in the brain for 13 years.

"Whars....parits..."

The doctor had to give it a minute, then he realized what I said. He looked up for a split second, took a deep breath and spoke.

"This is even a little harder to explain..."

Please don't tell me...

"Your parents have passed away awsell. Your father had a stroke from all the stress about you, and your mother....I think that should be omitted."

"Tel..meh..."

"Suicide."

I was bawling now.

Both my parents dead? 13 years of my life a lie? A dream? I couldn't take all this...I couldn't comprehend this all at once, this was too much to take in...

I continued to sob as the doctor and nurse continued to work.

I can't live my life like this....I'm not even an adult yet...Fuck it.

I started smashing my head against the hardwood head of the bed I was in. Each bash harder than the last.

The doctor quickly looked over in panic.

"NURSE! Get the tranquilizer!" The doctor screamed.

The nurse grabbed it and attempted to hold me down while she injected me.
She failed.
I knocked her back and kept smashing.
I finally stopped.
The heart moniter flat-lined.
I had had an aneurysm.

Some things, are just too good to be true....