Secret Lightning [REWORK IN PROGRESS]

====================Author’s note===================

I know last chapter was a little short, and I had said that it was only part one of chapter two. But after realizing I was unable to change the chapter titles, I decided to instead make this chapter three. Think of chapter two as more of a way of me testing out a new writing style, and summing up the general “I’m dead” storyline. Also, I try to accommodate all my fans, but I can’t do it all. Keep in mind this I my first fanfic, and I’m trying the best I can. Comments telling me how the story should go are gently discouraged. You know who you are. Just sit back and enjoy where this story’s going. So with that, I introduce chapter 3!

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Chapter 3: on a mission.

Matt sat on the floor stunned for a good minute or so. LYRA. She’s real. I have to meet her.

Finally he spoke

“L….Lyra?”

Nurse Redheart was intrigued by Matt’s response. It was almost as he knew who she was, and was asking again to make sure.

“Yes Matt, her name is Lyra. She is a unicorn, mint green. She and her walleyed friend saved you.”

“Walleyed?”

“Yes, her friend has severely crossed eyes, an effect of boseman’s simplex. She still manages to function quite well, however, even if she does get lost easily. What was her name…………oh! Her name is Derpy. Derpy hooves. Since she’s a Pegasus, she’s Ponyville’s mailmare.”

“So, about……..Lyra, can I…….meet her?”

“I guess so, she will probably be coming by to check on you soon anyway.”

Matt’s heart swelled. LYRA. he was about to meet Lyra, his favorite pony. He was so excited, he almost jumped up off the floor, then stopped himself. There would be time for that later.

Matt stood up off the floor and walked over to the window. It was a beautiful sunny day outside, with the sun shining down, the birds all chirping and building nests, and butterflies floating around, as if being carried by the air. A stark contrast from what the weather was like when he………….No, no, matt said to himself, this is a chance at a new life, and I’m going to embrace it.

“So, can I……….go outside? I’d love to take a walk around.”

“Oh, matt, I don’t think that’s such a good idea……” Redheart started to say

“Why not? It’s a beautiful day out, and if you say I’m not the only human here, then what could be the problem? My head doesn’t even hurt anymore.”

“Well, you see, you may not be the only human to have come here, but you definitely are the only RATIONAL human.”

Matt was bewildered. What does she mean by rational? Didn’t she say I’m not the only human?

Seeing his confusion, Redheart continued.

“All the other humans who came here lost their minds when they found out where they were and what happened. They all wanted to go back to their old loves, most of them had money and power, some simply had family they left behind, and fewer still just refused to accept this world. They became extremely violent, and we had to have Princess Celestia intervene with every one of them.”

Matt was feeling a mixture of shock and confusion at the moment. I haven’t gone crazy yet, does that mean I’m different? And what happened to the other humans?

“So, besides me, how many humans have actually shown up here?”

Redheart paused, thinking back and mentally counting.

“Besides you, about fifteen in total.”

Matt couldn’t believe it. Fifteen humans before him.

“And…….what happened to them?”

The white mare paused, not sure if she honestly wanted to tell him.

“Well, since they became violent, Celestia decided the best decision was to wipe their memory and transform them into ponies. Foals, of course. Then they would learn the pony way, and earn their cutie mark.”

She paused, seeing panic flash in his eyes. He thinks we’re going to do it to him, she thought.

“Before you ask Matt, I do not believe that will be necessary for you. You seem to be able to accept this world just fine, and you don’t seem to wish to harm anypony, so I believe you are different. And I mean different in a very good way.”

Matt relaxed and nodded, realizing what she said was true.

“Can I………can I still go for that walk? I realize people in Ponyville have probably never seen a human before, and those who have, a non crazed one. But I want to try to get to know the ponies here. After all, I’m going to be here a while, aren’t I?”

Nurse Redheart was about to argue that fact, when a familiar voice called out to her.

“Nurse Redheart? I’m here to see if he’s woken up yet.”

“In here, Lyra”

The mint green unicorn stepped into the room, then stopped in mid-sentence as Matt turned to look at her, his eyes wide.

“You never answered my question, is he WHOA!!”

She stopped dead, amazed at how TALL this creature actually was. He was a good deal taller than her when she stood upright, which she supposed made her taller than most ponies, as she was the only one to actually pull it off for an extended period of time. Still, this guy was tall. He seemed so harmless when they found him in the bush, but now this creature appeared quite threatening.

She took a step back, looking ready to bolt at any second. Matt decided it was his chance to act.

“Don’t worry Lyra, I am not going to hurt you. In fact, I would like to thank you for finding me. If you hadn’t, who knows what could’ve happened to me.”

Lyra did not relax much, as some of her fear was replaced by confusion. But not all of it.

Matt noticed he was getting nowhere. He decided to go further. He slowly walked over to the scared mare, and knelt down in front of her. He knew his height wasn’t helping him at all.

“Also, I would like to say, it is very nice to meet you, miss Lyra. I apologize if I scared you, I realize my height makes me appear threatening. But  have no fear, I do not wish to harm anypony.”

At this, Lyra relaxed, finally realizing this creature meant her no harm. But one question still bugged her.

“Well, sir, it is very-“

“Matt. My name is matt.” He replied, realizing he had forgotten to tell her his name.

“Well, Matt, I must say it is very nice to meet you as well. But there is one thing I must know. I mean no offense by this, but……well, what exactly ARE you?”

Matt paused. He had expected this question, and after a second, thought of a way to explain it.

“I am a human, and I come from another world. I suppose you could say humans in my world are much like ponies in this one. We both live as the superior species, build houses, towns, cities, and transportation, and take care of the land and animals.” Matt slightly lied about the last two parts, knowing there were a lot of humans that couldn’t care less about the land or plants. But she didn’t need to know that. She also didn’t need to know he was here because he had died in his past life. Not yet anyway

“By the way, where is your friend Nurse Redheart had mentioned? I would like to also thank her.”

“Oh, Derpy? She’s out doing her mailmare duties, as I’m sure Nurse Redheart told you about.”

“Yes she did.”

Look at me, he thought making small talk with my favorite pony.

“So, Lyra, I was just about to go for a walk around the town. Would you care to join me?”

“Yeah, I think that would be nice.”

“Well then, Nurse Redheart..” he turned to the white nurse pony that was still standing there, but with somewhat of a smile on her face. “Thank you for everything, without you, I probably would have gone crazy as well.”

Redheart nodded, then spoke

“Oh, really, it was nothing dear, you’re welcome. And you can check out at the counter down the hall to the left.” She replied, also answering his next question.

“I shall hope to see you around.” He replied. And with that, he and Lyra left the room, with her leading.

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I know what you’re thinking. No, this will not turn into a shipfic, and he probably won’t fall in love. OR WILL HE? Guess you’re going to have to stick around and find out, yeah? Also, sorry if the story seems a little drawn out, I am trying to get a lot of information into one chapter without making it feel rushed, as that was what made my first chapter kind of……meh. Anyway, I’m going to shut up and post this to FIMfiction now, as I have already gotten like 4 “MOAR!!!” comments today alone. Hope you enjoyed chapter three!