When she next awakens it a bright and warm morning. She listens for a few minutes to the natural sounds of the forest around her. She opens her eyes to be greeted by a spectacular view from between the curtains. She sits up and gets out of the bed before wandering over to the window. She pulls back the curtains from the window and looks out. She sees Fluttershy surrounded by many animals from the largest bear to the smallest rabbit, even a flamingo. She watches as Fluttershy converses with the animals as if they were old friends. She smiles before turning away from the window to get dressed.

As she turns around she realises for the first time that there might not be any clothes to be worn at all. After all the only person or pony I've seen is Fluttershy, and she doesn't wear any clothes. I might have to ask her if there is anything to cover myself with. Her stomach begins to grumble loudly and she realises that it has been a long time since she ate anything substantial.

She wanders downstairs to ask Fluttershy if there is any place she can find some food to eat and clothes to wear. As she arrives at the bottom of the stairs she notices Fluttershy coming back into the cottage. 'Oh, good morning, I was just about to come up and check on how you were doing. I didn't wake you up did I?' Fluttershy asks nervously.

'Oh, no you didn't wake me up at all. I mean I would be very surprised if you did. I actually came down to ask if there were any clothes I could wear. I mean I can see you don't wear them yourself but do you have any I could borrow?' she asks

'Hmm. I'm sorry but I don't have any clothes. Although to be honest I never knew that animals wore clothes. Rarity at the Carousel Boutique might be able to make you some though,' Fluttershy says hopefully.

'Thanks Fluttershy, I'll be sure to check it out some time. Now, is there anywhere I could find some food?' she asks Fluttershy.

'Now that I can do. I may not know what you are but I can easily find you something that you like. Now what is it that your kind normally eats?' Fluttershy asks as she flies into the kitchen area.

'I don't suppose you would have any meat do you?' she asks before she can stop herself.

Fluttershy gasps in horror before composing herself. 'Goodness me no. I don't know what you are or where you came from but we don't eat meat unless it can be helped. You look like you eat more than just meat. I can give you a salad or some fruit if you are willing but, if you absolutely must, I do have fish,' Fluttershy says more quietly than before.

'A salad would be very nice Fluttershy,' she says 'I am sorry for that and should have known that meat would be unsuitable or at least frowned upon by you. While I am here I will try to adopt your culture, even if that means giving up meat,' she says looking down at her feet.

'That's okay,' Fluttershy begins 'This change must be very hard on you, being lost and separated from your friends and family. If you don't want salad there is a bakery in Ponyville which sells pies and such,' Fluttershy explains.

'For now, a salad will do just fine, as long as it isn't too much trouble for you?' she asks Fluttershy.

'Not at all. Now we have lots of different vegetables around here, such as lettuces, carrots tomatoes, and celery,' Fluttershy suggests.

'No tomatoes,' she states suddenly 'Everything else is fine Chef Fluttershy,' she says.

Fluttershy turns away and begins to prepare the salad. Was that a memory or was that some sort of instinctual response. I should probably pay more attention next time I receive a memory flash. After a few minutes Fluttershy presents a bowl of salad finely prepared and looking good. She tucks in to her first meal for several days.

'I'm glad you're enjoying your salad. I was worried that you wouldn't like it. I was planning on practicing with the birds for tonight's celebration this morning, but if you want I can take you into town before I do,' Fluttershy says as she makes breakfast for herself.

'What celebration are you preparing for?' she asks Fluttershy in between mouthfuls.

'It's the Summer Sun Celebration tonight. This is the day that we celebrate the raising of the sun thanks to Princess Celestia and this is the year that we hold it. It's my job to make sure that the music for tonight is perfect and for that I am using a bird choir,' Fluttershy says with a hint of pride

'That sounds wonderful Fluttershy, I'm sure you will be amazing and a bird choir is a very good idea,' she tells Fluttershy. As she pushes her bowl away she stands up and says, 'Now once you are done I will let you practice if you would be so kind as to show me the way to town?' she asks Fluttershy.

Fluttershy unfurls her wings and says, 'I would be glad to show you to town before I do. Now if you're ready we'll leave.'

The two leave the house and make their way to Ponyville which can be seen a ways into the distance. As they are travelling the woman again notices the marking on Fluttershy's flank.

'Fluttershy, I've been meaning to ask you, what is that marking on your flank?' she says pointing.

'Oh that is my Cutie Mark. It is something that everyone earns at some point that shows others what their special talent is. Mine is caring for and communing with all animals' Fluttershy explains.

'I've never heard of anything like that before. What else can you tell me about your kind?' the woman asks.

'Well as you can see I am a Pegasus Pony. There are three kinds. The pegasi, the unicorns, and the earth ponies. Pegasi have wings, unicorns have horns and earth ponies have neither. The earth ponies tend to be stronger than the others, while the unicorns have more magic than others,' Fluttershy continues, 'We all live together in harmony, each with our own roles, using our special talents for different jobs,' she finishes.

'You mentioned magic, where I come from magic means to perform actions where how it is done isn't show and is kept secret. You make it sound like a force of some kind,' the woman states 'Is that true, is it true magic?'

'Well we do have ponies that use their magic for tricks like you said but all ponies have a sort of magic that matches their talent. Earth ponies are magically connected to the earth including animals, food, farming and others. Pegasi have magic that connects us to the sky allowing us fly and change the weather. Finally unicorns have magic that they can use at will. They can do all sorts of things including teleportation, and I've even heard of some advanced unicorns using transmutation spells,' Fluttershy finishes.

'That sounds amazing Fluttershy,' the woman says.

As they continue their journey and get closer to the town the woman becomes very nervous.

'Fluttershy, what will ponies think when they see me?' she begins, 'I mean you've never heard of my kind before what about others?' she asks again.

'Well I like you, I mean you're different then anything I've ever seen before but you seem nice. I'm sure once everyone gets to know you, you will see that there is nothing to worry about,' Fluttershy reassures her.

'You don't know that Fluttershy, I mean you accept me because you see me as an animal which I suppose I am here, but others might see me as something different. Maybe something to be feared,' the woman says an edge of panic in her voice.

'I'm sure you're just over-reacting I think once ponies get to know you they will see you as a friend,' Fluttershy says again.

'I suppose, but I think it is more the whole "Giving me a chance" thing I'm really worried about,' the woman says beginning to calm down.

'Ponyville is such a nice place I'm sure you will make a friend just watch,' Fluttershy says as the two arrive.

As the two approach the edge of Ponyville all the different ponies stop what they are doing and stare at the woman. Several mother usher their children away from her. She glances around nervously until everyone sees Fluttershy. As they see Fluttershy they relax probably under the assumption that she isn't dangerous or at least no more than the rest of Fluttershy's animals.

'See, it's not as bad as you thought now is it?' Fluttershy asks.

'No I suppose it's not,' the woman replies, 'or at the very least nothing changed,' she finishes.

'I am going to go practice with the animals,' Fluttershy says as she turns around, 'I will come find you here at sundown for the celebration,' she does one last wave before flying off.

The woman turns back and sees all the ponies once again looking at her before resuming their lives. This is going to be harder than I thought.

As she walks through the village it becomes apparent that although they don't fear her, they aren't willing to talk to her. As she approaches them to try and find her way to Carousel Boutique she realises that this was about what she expected. In some ways this is worse, at least fear or hate gives a response this is just complete alienation.

As she explores she finds herself in the town square again surrounded by ponies who are avoiding her like the plague. She looks around for any indication of where the clothes shop might be when she sees some sort of commotion. She spots what appears to be a chariot being led by two white pegasi. Odd, what would pegasi be doing "driving" a chariot. The passenger must not be able to fly. She walks closer and sees a purple unicorn with a dark blue main with highlights and a small bipedal dragon walk out. The unicorn says something to the pegasi who straighten up with pride before flying off. She continues to watch as the dragon and unicorn as a pink pony with curly hair trots over.

The woman looks on in complete surprise as the seemingly wingless pony floats off the ground and disappears from sight.

'Well that was interesting all right,' says the purple unicorn now who is now revealed as female. She turns to her dragon and begins to talk to it when she spots the woman standing there watching them. She trots over and looks curiously at the woman.

'Hi,' the woman begins hesitantly, 'can I help you?' she asks.

'Hello, my name is Twilight Sparkle and I just have to ask what sort of creature you are? I mean I have never read about something like you before nor have I even heard of one. You must tell me everything about you!' the unicorn says quickly.

'Well I am a human and from what I've heard I am the only of my kind here. I seem to have arrived yesterday in a flash of light with no memory,' she says nervously, 'everyone has been avoiding me since I got here except the pegasus who found me,' the woman finishes cautiously eyeing Twilight.

Twilight gasps in shock 'I'm sorry you said yesterday, as in the day before the prophecy is to be fulfilled,' Twilight turns to the small purple dragon and begins whispering furiously.

The woman leans closer to listen.

'This can't be a coincidence Spike,' begins Twilight, 'a strange new creature showing up the DAY before the Summer Sun Celebration is just wrong,'

'Are you sure Twilight, I mean what do you think we should do about her?' the male dragon Spike replies.

'I think we should watch her for now. If she is involved, it might stop whatever she has planned,' Twilight says.

'What about making friends with other ponies and what if there is no prophecy and it is just a story?' Spike asks.

'If it isn't then I still learn about what she is and how she got here, if it is connected then it could present a major catastrophe,' Twilight finishes, ' Now are you with me?' she asks Spike.

He nods and they both turn to look at the woman.

'Am I in some kind of trouble?' the woman asks.

'No. None at all. Would you like to come with me on a tour of Ponyville?' Twilight asks her expectantly.

'I guess,' she says, 'I can tell you're lying though. I heard every word you said. I am willing to accompany you but only if you would be so kind as to explain what prophecy you mentioned,' she tells Twilight and Spike.

'Look. Tonight is the Summer Sun Celebration or more accurately tomorrow morning is. Legend says that there were two regal sisters who ruled together and created harmony for all the land. To do this, the eldest used her unicorn powers to raise the sun at dawn; the younger brought out the moon to begin the night. Thus, the two sisters maintained balance for their kingdom and their subjects, all the different types of ponies. But as time went on, the younger sister became resentful. The ponies relished and played in the day her elder sister brought forth, but shunned and slept through her beautiful night. One fateful day, the younger unicorn refused to lower the moon to make way for the dawn. The elder sister tried to reason with her, but the bitterness in the young one's heart had transformed her into a wicked mare of darkness: Nightmare Moon.

' She vowed that she would shroud the land in eternal night. Reluctantly, the elder sister harnessed the most powerful magic known to ponydom: the Elements of Harmony. Using the magic of the Elements of Harmony, she defeated her younger sister, and banished her permanently in the moon. The elder sister took on responsibility for both sun and moon and harmony has been maintained in Equestria for generations since.

'Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about nighttime eternal,' Twilight finishes.

'Wait are you telling me you memorised both of those pages?' Spike asks Twilight.

'Come on Spike, why would I risk forgetting anything important?' Twilight replies.

'So you think that my arrival is in some way connected to this prophecy and that I might have been brought here to help this Nightmare Moon escape,' the woman says to Twilight, 'I have no idea why I am here, if there is a purpose for it, but if you believe that watching me will help prevent this disaster then you are more than welcome to. Now you mentioned something of a tour?' she reminds Twilight.

'Ah yes, you see it is my duty to oversee the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration. Which reminds me Spike, what's first?' she asks Spike.

'Summer Sun Celebration official overseer's checklist. Number one, banquet preparations: Sweet Apple Acres,' Spike says.

'Okay then that is our first stop,' - Spike pulls out a map - 'it isn't too far from here I don't think. On the way I will ask you questions to find out what you are, where you're from and how you got here deal?' Twilight says as she sticks out her hoof.

'Deals go both ways so for every question I answer you must answer yourself,' the woman replies grasping the hoof.

'Done,' Twilight replies as she shakes, 'lets start then shall we,' she says as the group begins to walk off. 'First question, what are you really?' she asks.

'Well as I said before I am a human, although the official term is "homo-sapien", however I understand your scepticism as to my true nature as again, no one has ever heard of someone like me,' the woman replies, 'You are clearly a unicorn but your Cutie Mark, what is it?' she asks Twilight.

'My Cutie Mark is a pink star with several smaller white stars, but you are probably referring to its talent. It represents someone whose special talent is magic. How do you know of Cutie Marks?' she counters.

'The pegasus who found and rescued me explained to me what they were and the symbolism behind it. Your Cutie Mark being magic, what kind of magic can a unicorn perform?' she asks, 'The pegasus only gave me a very brief answer.'

'Well the most common is telekinesis but includes enchantments, transformations, levitations, hypnosis among others. You keep mentioning a pegasus, who are they and where can I find them?' Twilight asks.

'If you are looking for confirmation of my story Fluttershy is the pegasus and is in charge of the music for tonight's celebration. I imagine she is on the checklist. Now then, Spike,' - he turns to look at the woman - 'am I correct in assuming you are a juvenile dragon?' she asks.

'Why yes I am,' he says with a hint of pride.

'I knew it, it won't be long before you are flying around will it,' she says to him before winking at Twilight.

'How did you hear about dragons?' he asks her.

'Where I come from there are myths and legends that tell of dragons. Some are good and peaceful while others are ruthless,' she says to him.

They cross over a hill and see themselves on the path leading to Sweet Apple Acres as they approach the gate they are interrupted by a cry.

'Yeehaw!' an orange pony cries out as she gallops towards a full apple tree. She spins and bucks it once causing all the apples to drop into carefully placed buckets.

'Let's get this over with,' Twilight says before walking over to the pony, 'good afternoon. My name is Twilight Sparkle-'

'Well, howdy-doo Miss Twilight,' - the pony grips Twilights hoof with her own - 'a pleasure makin' your acquaintance. I'm Applejack. We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like making new friends!' she says to Twilight.

'Friends? Actually I-' Twilight begins.

'What in tarnation is that thing?' the pony says gesturing towards the woman.

'I'm not entirely sure myself,' Twilight says while Spike helps her get her still shaking hoof under control, 'I ran into her in the town square today and she has no memory' Twilight explains.

'Is she dangerous?' Applejack asks.

'I don't know but-' Twilight says.

'In that case I would prefer if she waited for you over there,' - she gestures to the gate they came through - 'I don't want my family getting scared by some odd creature or something,' Applejack explains.

The woman looks at Applejack and nods before wandering over to the edge of the property.

'So, what can I do you for?' the woman hears Applejack ask.

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After about an hour Twilight Sparkle and Spike return with the rest of Applejack's family seeing them off. The woman steps into view and saying nothing follows them.

'Food's all taken care of, next is weather,' Spike says.

'Ugh... I ate too much pie... ' Twilight replies looking sick, 'Sorry about that but understandably other ponies might freak out at something so very different than anything they've seen before.

'It's fine. This isn't the first time this has happened today nor will it be your last, but I think I will stay out of your way as you converse with the ponies for tonight's celebrations. Besides, my kind has the same behaviour even towards one another,' the woman says dismissively. And to think that I always thought such behaviour was exclusive to humans.

As they approach the town again Spike continues to read from his checklist.

'There's supposed to be a Pegasus pony named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds,' Spike reads from his list.

'Well, she's not doing a very good job, is she,' Twilight says looking up at the sky.

Out of nowhere a rainbow streak shoots low to the ground and knocks Twilight down into a puddle of mud. This must be the one named Rainbow Dash. Apt. Probably best to make my self scarce for now. As Rainbow Dash proceeds to make things worse rather than better the woman walks behind a building gesturing to Spike.

Several minutes pass before Twilight makes her way behind the building to collect the woman from her hiding place.

'How did it go?' the woman asks her.

'Well the sky is clear. As you can see though she did manage to ruin my mane,' Twilight replies with irritation.

'It isn't actually that bad and could probably be fixed up fairly easily,' the woman tells her comfortingly.

'Well since we are going to the Carousel Boutique to talk to the owner about tonight's decorations at least that might get fixed,' Twilight says.

As they make their way through the town they come across a glorious white building covered with extravagances and what appears to be three circular floors of varying size. So this must be the carousel boutique. Must belong to someone very good at what they do the woman thinks to herself.

They walk inside and once again the woman steps back letting Twilight go first to talk to the busy unicorn. After a few seconds the unicorn finishes what she is doing and acknowledges Twilight. What ensues was a sort of controlled chaos where the unicorn does fix Twilights mane but insists on trying out many outfits. Once a break comes in the unicorns work Twilight explains what she id doing before taking off the clothes and running outside while the unicorn is busy.

The woman steps out and clears her throat.

'Um, hello there,' the woman greets the pony.

'My word, what kind of animal are you then?' the unicorn asks.

'I happen to be a human but I'm the only one of my kind,' the woman explains, 'you were recommended by Fluttershy and I was wondering if you would be able to make some clothes for me?' she asks.

'That is so sad. I would be more than happy to make some clothing for you darling despite your erm appearance. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Rarity and I own this Boutique,' the unicorn says.

'Thank you very much Rarity,' the woman says relieved, 'to be honest you are the only pony that has made any effort to treat me normally,' she says.

'Well you are different but I that is no reason to treat you untowardly,' Rarity explains as she begins to take dimensions.

Once Rarity is done she shoos the woman off saying that she must prepare for the celebration tonight. Besides it will take a few days to finish off the clothing anyway.

As the woman leaves she sees Twilight, Spike and Fluttershy together.

'Hello Twilight, Spike and Rarity,' the woman says as she approaches the group.

'You may as well only talk to me as the other two seem quite distracted as of now. Fluttershy confirmed your story and it seems that as for your arrival you have been telling the truth,' Twilight says tiredly.

'Okay then,' the woman says remembering that she is still technically under interrogation.

'Look, I don't know if you have anything to do with what will happen, or if anything will but I have done all I can and will see you at the Summer Sun Celebration,' Twilight says before she stops abruptly in front of another tree house.

'I am so sorry, how did we get here so fast? This is where I'm staying while in Ponyville and my poor baby dragon needs his sleep,' Twilight says to Fluttershy.

'No I don't,' Spike tries to object before being thrown off Twilights back.

'Aww, wook at dat, he's so sweepy he can't even keep his widdle bawance!' Twilight says with the voice like a child.

'Poor thing,' Fluttershy says picking him up, 'you simply must get into bed-'

'Yes, yes, we'll get right on that. Well, g'night!' Twilight says before slamming the door to the house shut.

'Come on. The Summer Sun Celebration will be soon,' Fluttershy says to the woman before they both leave for the cottage.

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Several hours pass until the time for the sun to rise begins and everypony makes their way to the town hall to celebrate. Fluttershy and the woman have already set up and are waiting patiently while the room fills with ponies. The woman is watching from a far back corner of the room out of sight but still within view of the balcony. As the mayor walks out on stage the woman looks up and sees Fluttershy orchestrating her birds into a perfect choir. A spotlight settles onto the mayor.

'Fillies and gentlecolts, as mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!' the mayor says with pride for her village quieting the cheering from the ponies, 'In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise, and celebrate this, the longest day of the year! And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and every day, the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria Princess Celestia!'

Everypony looks up at the balcony as the curtains are drawn back and...nothing happens. The balcony is empty. The entire room lets out a collective gasp. As ponies begin chattering she tries to see if she can get Twilight's attention when Rarity appears.

'She's gone!' Rarity cries out to the gathered crowd.

Suddenly a cloud of dark blue smoke begins together on the balcony. This smoke begins to take the shape of a pony who materialises. The pony reveals herself to have both wings and a horn and is considerably taller than any other pony in the room. The woman backs further into the shadows.

'Oh, my beloved subjects. It's been so long since I've seen your precious, little sun-loving faces,' the black pony says with a regal manner.

This must be the younger sister that was banished to the moon. The prophecy is true the woman thinks to herself. Suddenly Rainbow Dash flies up and tries to attack Nightmare Moon.

'What did you do with our Princess?!' she yells before being held back by Applejack.

'Whoa there, Nelly...' Applejack says around Rainbow's tail.

'Why, am I not royal enough for you? Don't you know who I am?' Nightmare Moon addresses the stunned ponies.

A voice from the crowd yells out. It's the pink pony from this morning the woman thinks

'Ooh, ooh, more guessing games! Um, Hokey Smokes! How about... Queen Meanie! No! Black Snooty, Black Snooty-' the pony is interrupted as Applejack shoves an apple into the pony's mouth.

'Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years? Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?' Nightmare Moon asks the crowd addressing no-one in particular when a lone voice rings out.

'I did. And I know who you are. You're the Mare in the Moon – Nightmare Moon!' Twilight yells at her causing the whole town hall to gasp.

'Well well well, somepony who remembers me. Then you also know why I'm here,' Nightmare Moon laughs as Twilight mutters meekly, ' Remember this day, little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night will last forever!' Nightmare Moon laughs loudly and proudly at the assembled ponies as she uses her magic to cause lightning and thunder to ring out across the hall.

To be continued.

Author's Note

Hi Everyone,

This is the second chapter in 'The Magical Land Called Equestria' and is the first to take place during an actual episode. I know that not much time has passed between chapter 1 and chapter 2 but I'm trying to set a routine to upload on a Sunday. I have tried to remain faithful to the show and the only changes I have made are those that could plausibly existin the show, even if they are not shown. Feel free to ask any questions or provide feedback in case I missed anything.

Thanks,

• J

P.S. The human needs a name at some point. Anyone willing to give some suggestions is free to. Preferablly something that won't be out of place in Equestria. This name will be given to her at the end of the next chapter and will be used from that point on. This will also be indicative of what her talent is and therefore what job she receives to help her live in Ponyville.