Pie Family Rock Farm, 12:00 a.m., The day before the Summer Sun Celebration- P.O.V Thomas

"Haaa!" I yelled throwing the Pick-axe down and cracked open the final rock of the day. I have been outside for hours and my body was somewhat healed but the scars were very noticeable and tender, the soreness itself was something that still hindered my body a bit. "Fu... Fuckin hell" I muttered then fell to the ground.

"You're still out here Thomas, I thought you'd be used to this by now" I heard Lime say as she came into my line of sight wearing her usual black sports bra and blue shorts. "Can you at least stand up?" She asked me to which I nodded.

"Gimme a minute, my body hasn't healed properly since I started" I said grunting and panting as I got up to my feet. "Did Ms. Cloudy save me some dinner?" I asked feeling my stomach growl, Lime rolled her eyes and took my hand to help me inside and into the kitchen.

"It's in the oven, sit down and I'll get it for you" Lime said and I did as I was told. I sat down with a heavy thud and relaxed into the wooden chair, I sighed as my muscles were finally able to let the burn cool off. "Alright here you go, careful though it's still a little hot, mom made it not even a few minutes ago" Lime said placing what was now my favorite meal, Cloudy's rock soup.

"She stayed up to make me food?" I asked and Lime hummed. "You guys have been so nice and caring to me, I feel like I should do more to repay-" I was cut off by a spoon going into my mouth.

"You don't have to Thomas" Lime interrupted, she sat down on the other side and rested her head on her right palm. "I will admit, I was starting to wonder why you would even help us these past few days when you know you should be healing... do you feel no pain or something?" Lime asked.

"Oh no I definitely feel the pain" I said taking out the spoon and began eating my dinner. "I had a debt to pay and I wasn't gonna just lay around when I know I have to pay it" I continued.

"Why didn't you say anything when you were still feeling the pain" Lime asked boredly staring at me eating.

"It's what my dad always told me, 'If your heart's still beating, blood is still pumping, and your senses still with you, then you can keep going no matter what'" I said and smiled a bit.

"Sounds like a great guy, Im sure my dad would love to meet him one day" Lime said and notice a frown paint my face. "Why the frown Thomas?"

"Well... ah, you wouldn't believe me if I told you" I said then continued eating, Lime gave me a look then slid the bowl away from me and towards her. "Ah c'mon Lime"

"Tell me or you won't get your dinner, why the sad face?" She asked once more, I sighed and put down my spoon. I didn't really know how to put it into words, how do you even tell someone that you came from another world without them thinking your going crazy. "Well?"

"Alright... you promise to keep an open mind?" I asked the woman who groaned slightly at the question, but nodded anyways. "I'm not from this world Lime, I'm from a completely separate place where there is no such thing as magic, hell there's no such thing as equestria in my world" I said making the woman cock her head a little.

"That world sounds boring" Lime said and I was surprised at the comment. "So in this world you come from, that's where you dad is?" She asked and I nodded. "Well shit, guess meeting your folks and telling them you're ok is outta the question... wait, that brings up the question of how you got here"

"You're not at all fazed by the whole different world thing?" I asked her and she shrugged.

"Honestly... was expecting something weird cause we earth users use magic in our bodies to do hard back breaking labor, which is why I'm able to finish quicker than you and not have as much stamina lossed" Lime explained. "Also, lots of equestrians have unique names portraying to themselves while you... you have a strange name Thomas"

"Where I'm from, you guys have strange names" I said and was presented the bowl of soup again. I quickly resumed eating the minute it entered my field of vision. "Also I came here through some messed up spell in the forest that only activates after 1,000 years or so" I explained.

"Ha! Okay now that has to be a joke" Lime laughed a little then her laughter died down as she saw me with a serious look. "Wait you're serious! Dude thats like, the worst luck you could ever have if you wind-up going to a different world just going through a forest... also seems weird that someone would put that spell on a forest" Lime said, I shrugged and popped the rock-candy bread into my mouth and got up holding the empty bowl.

"Yeah... but hey, maybe it wasn't so much as bad luck... maybe I was brought here for a reason" I said placing the bowl into the sink and stretched my tired body. "Gotta thank Ms. Cloudy for the meal tomorrow, anyways I appreciate you helping me out of the field Lime... guess today is the last day I work for you huh"

"Yeah... where will you go?" Lime asked and I shrugged.

"Maybe wander a bit, find a town or somethin to live in, I will visit y'all if I do find a home" I said and began walking to my room. "I appreciate everything y'all have done for me, I owe you a lot more than what I've done here I'll tell you that... night Lime" I said before going into my room.

I stripped of my clothes save for the underwear, which marble made for me the sweet little thing, and I plopped myself onto my bed. I laid their staring at the ceiling, just thinking of the thing's Im gonna do when I'm gone, if I'm being honest with myself I kinda grew attached to this family, even if it was for a few days, it kinda reminded me of my family, hard working, reliable and very kind to any person who needed some help.

"Hey, you still awake?" I heard Maud ask as she opened my door. I sat up in my bed and looked at the woman who had disheveled hair and wearing a long white shirt covering her up to her thighs.

"Yeah, whats up Maud?" I asked and she came in holding a small box.

"I wanted to make you something to show that we appreciate all that you've done" Maud said walking towards me and handed me the little box. "It took me hours to find the material, but I hope you like it" she said and I think I saw a smile on her face, the first one I've ever seen her give.

I looked at the box and opened it, it was a pure silver ring engraved with writing I'm sure maud only knows. I saw a strand of string inside the box letting me know if I wanted to wear it around my neck rather than wear it on my finger. It was beautiful and the most sincere gift I've ever been given, I used the string to quickly craft the necklace and I put it on.

"Thank you Maud... I don't know what else to say" I said and Maud gave a small chuckle before hugging me a bit.

"It was no problem Thomas, oh yeah, before I forget, when you plan on leaving I suggest heading towards ponyville. It's a very friendly town and it's really close by, just a few hours of walking and you should be there before the sun is even in the middle of the sky" Maud said. "And my sister is their, I'm sure you'll like her... anyways I'm gonna head back to bed, it was fun having you here Thomas, see you around" she said and she left the room.

I looked down to the ring and smiled happily, I gave a relaxed sigh before laying back on my bed and let the dream world consume me. Unbeknownst to me, it was gonna be a doozy.

Dream Realm

I heard shouting and the sound of grinding metal rang against my ears, I opened my eyes only to see a fist punch me directly across my face and send me flying towards an old brick wall. With a shaky arm I rose back to my feet, I reach my hand out for something and I caught the sword Nightmare had taken from me except this time it was a bit more of my size.

"Thomas, you okay man?" I heard a familiar voice, I turned to the voice and saw Jackson holding a shield and... a lightning bolt?

"Yeah I'm fine, go check on Jay I'll buy you some time!" I exclaimed and rushed forward towards a dark shadowy figure. As I rushed forward I could see something inside the middle of the figure, something small and scared. Before I could question anymore, I felt my body move on instinct dodging a shadow tentacle and sliced two coming right at me. "Damn, I don't know how long Im gonna last" I mumbled to myself as I sliced up a few more tentacles.

"FOOL, DO YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE THE POWER TO DEFEAT ME!?" The shadow figure shouted with a booming voice.

"I gotta at least don't I?" I said now standing face to face with the figure. "Who are you?" I asked only to be answered with slash of the figures dark blade, I quickly blocked it and we both entered a power struggle. The figure was significantly stronger than myself, it forced me down to my knees with its sheer weight. "D-Damn it!"

"This is a fight you could never win young Thomas, you were destined to lose, just like you were destined to die all those years ago" The figure said and I grew confused but the struggle for power continued to rage on. "You are far from anything you could possibly imagine, including your dear friends"

"Thomas!" Jackson called out, he was instantly smacked across the room.

"C'mon... if you're just gonna kill me than do it already!" I roared at the figure. I felt a chill go up my spine as I heard the thing laugh silently, it pushed me back a couple of feet and slowly walked towards me.

I was only able to get on my knees before I felt a slash run down my chest. I screamed at the pain and dropped my sword, I fell back to the ground and looked up at the being. It's sickening smile going across its face and eyes beaming straight down towards me.

It reached down and grabbed me by my throat, then hoisted me up and off my feet. I glared at the being knowing it'll be the last thing I see.

"I'll see you in hell you fuck" I grunted out then I felt something go straight through my body. I couldn't scream or cry out in pain, only gasp and choke on my now faltering breath.

"Those that were destined to die, will always die... one way or another" It spoke once more before giving out a heart wrenching cackle and threw me away. "See you soon, Thomas"

6:00 a.m., Thomas's room

I woke up with a start and almost fell off my bed doing so. I can feel my trembling body shaking the bed slightly, I got up from said bed and warily made my way towards the bathroom. Once there I looked at myself in the middle and checked my body for anything that wasn't already damaged.

Luckily nothing was out of the ordinary. I sighed knowing it was just some stupid nightmare, though it felt so vivid... was really a dream?

I continued questioning the dream silently before I remembered what that shadow being said. "See you soon... what did it mean by that, *long groan* okay Thomas it was just a stupid dream... nothing more" I told myself and turned on the sink to splash my face a bit.

Once I felt the cold water hit my face I started to relax and even chuckled a little. I reached for a towel and noticed it was oddly softer than usual, I gently took hold of it and noticed it was kinda round and filled my hand up a lot. I used my other hand to wipe my eyes of the water and turn to see what I was grabbing.

"Are you done?" Maud asked in her same bored tone. "I would like you to stop touching my chest now" she said I looked down towards her chest and noticed my hand on her right breast.

"Oh my god I am so sorry" I quickly apologized and removed my hand. "What-what are you doing up so early... and why are you in my room?" I asked the woman.

"I heard you from my room, you sounded scared so I came to check on you" Maud said and handed me the towel. I thanked her and avoided the wet hand print on her chest as much as possible. "Are you ok Thomas?" She asked.

"Yeah, Im okay Maud" I said trying to not talk about it. She obviously saw through that, she made that know getting closer to me and staring me down. ".... Okay, you win, I'll tell you how Im feeling, just back up a bit please... I can feel them" I said and Maud backed up. We walked out of the bathroom and she sat down on my bed and I joined her.

"So what's wrong Thomas?" She asked me again.

"I had a weird dream... terrifying really, it felt so real for some reason" I started. "It was me and my two friends Jay and Jackson, we were in some sort of castle I believe and we were fighting a shadow like being. I had rushed forward holding a sword in my right hand and started fighting the creature to buy time for my friend Jackson to help my friend Jay, it barely even moved when we fought, just a simple hand motion and it was too quick to see ... I didn't stand a chance" I said feeling myself shake a little. "It said something to me just before it killed me, 'I'll see you soon, Thomas'... then I woke up"

"I see, did anything else happen?" Maude questioned, I tried thinking back to the dream and couldn't think of anything.

"Not really, no" I answered and she hummed. She and I sat there for a while until Maud grabbed my head and placed it in the crook of her neck. "Maud... what are you doing?" I asked.

"Comforting you" Maud said and patted my head. "There there, everything will be fine" she said and I heard a small snort come from her, she giggled quietly as she petted me like a puppy. "Good doggy"

"That doesn't help" I said and I was suddenly fully embraced by the girl. "O...kay.... this kinda helps" I said rethinking a bit and hugged her back.

"Im sure what you saw was terrifying, but the worst part is over now, it was only a dream" Maud said and I sighed a little in relief, for some reason just hearing that makes me feel so much better. "Now, get some rest Thomas, I'm taking you to the town my sister is at so you don't get lost halfway there" Maud said and let go of me.

"Thanks Maud, ya know if you ever have kids... I think you'd make a great mother" I said and I saw a faint blush on her, but still held her bored look.

"Thanks, well I will see you in the morning then" She said getting up and leaving the room. Once the door closed I laid back into my bed and I felt like I hadn't slept in ages... it felt nice closing my eye's. Letting my old friend cover my vision, only this time it was going to be brief.

I awoke silently as I felt the sun creep against my face and rest there, the sun's rays felt like a gentle hand caressing my cheek. I stared at the ceiling for what seemed like hours, but I was broken outta my trance with three quick knocks on the door.

"If you want to eat before we leave you better get up" I heard Maud say on the other side of the door then her footsteps. I groaned slightly as I sat up in my bed, taking in this place for the last time and finally stood up. I walked to the little closet in my room and quickly got dressed in a light sand brown shirt, light blue jeans and some old boots Igneous let me have.

I quickly washed up and did my other daily hygiene routine and walked out of my room. I smelt some different from what Cloudy makes, once I walked in I saw Cloudy placing the last plate on the table.

"Whoa... It feels like I haven't seen pancakes in forever" I said excitedly and sat down. It was a whole breakfast buffet, their was eggs, bacon, hash browns, some muffins and orange juice.

"Please, help yourself Thomas I made it just for you, you know" Cloudy said and I felt a little embarrassed for some reason.

"Thank you ms. Cloudy, but you didn't have to make all this you know" I said and she waved at the thought.

"Please Thomas, you deserve something other than my soup, I wish I could do more since you literally worked yourself to the bone" Cloudy said and called the others to come eat. "I still don't understand how you were able to work while healing from those terrible injuries, but we're glad you came out okay, you are quite something Thomas"

"Thank you Ms. Cloudy" I said and began eating, the others soon joined we all sat down and ate. It was nice, we were conversing with one another, Igneous asking where I would be going and if I wanted to stay and help out some more. "I don't wanna take up space in your house Igneous, also Maud is taking me to the town where your other Daughter lives"

"Oh, you mean Pinkamena Diane Pie?" He asked and I just nodded. "Well, alright but fair warning... she's a little excitable seeing new folk"

"Well I'm sure I'll be fine" I said and drank some OJ. "Soooo... four daughter's huh" I said smirking a bit and the man became confused for a split second before becoming a little red.

"W-Well y-ya see I was young and... you know, a man wanted a family what can I say" Igneous said coughing in his fist.

"He was a devil in more ways than one, asking for more children was like asking to marry him all over again" Cloudy jumped in and giggled seeing her husband turn more red. I laughed and patted his back.

"Just couldn't keep the pants up huh?" I asked and now Cloudy was laughing with me.

"You'll see Thomas, when you're in love, you'll do some crazy things, that's a guarantee" Igneous said as we settled down and finished our breakfast. "I'm sure you'll find someone, just don't have four kids ya hear"

"Will do sir, it was a pleasure working for you" I said and shook his hand.

"Likewise, and if you ever need a place to stay, don't hesitate to come on back" He stated and I nodded. "Oh, one more thing" he said and walked into the other room then came back with a black leather hat with two pieces of rope wrapped around it.

Take this Thomas, I'm sure it would look better on you than me" Igneous said handing me the hat. I put it on and it somehow felt… right. I thanked him again and said my goodbyes to the family, it felt strange really, like I was leaving my real family. Me and Maud walked outside and hopped on one of the carts and began making our way to her sisters town.

We rode through the dirt road for hours, the heat was still at a nice temperature and the sky was as clear as water. Maud and I haven't spoke for a while, it was too quiet so I decided to talk with the girl.

"How much farther is the town?" I asked.

"A few more miles, we're most likely going to make it their by mid-day" Maud answered and I hummed. "Hey Thomas"

"Yeah?"

"How are your wounds feeling?" Maud asked me and I noticed that the soreness had gone away and the pain magically vanished.

"They feel... fine, which is strange since yesterday I felt a lot of pain after working" I said and Maud gave a low hum to this.

"Then it works" Maud said.

"What does?" I asked confused, she patted my chest and I felt the ring she gave me touch my skin. "The ring?"

"Yes, I looked up in a book after your few days here and found a magical metal that heals small injuries instantly or quickens the rate in which you heal" Maud explained and I played with the ring through my shirt. "I saw the pain you were hiding so I decided to help get rid of it, I hope you didn't mind"

"Of course I don't mind, this is amazing Maud, Thank you!" I said, she smiled a little and we talked a little more. Mainly about what I'll do once I get to the town, it was nice having someone to have long talks with. It reminded me of how Jay, Jackson and I talked. Except it wasn't about video games, girls, or telling me to get some meat on my bones to impress said ladies. Didn't believe any of that, thankfully.

"Is something wrong Thomas?" Maud asked.

"Nah, I'm just thinking about my friends is all, I know they're out their but I don't know where" I said. "It's nice to have long talks with someone every once in a while, though this time it more serious than what my friends and I always talk about" I said chuckling.

"What did you three talk about?" Maud asked, I blushed a little and stuttered with my words trying to answer her question. "It wasn't anything perverse, right?"

"Well... I would be lying, but we usually talk about women and how to land a girlfriend" I said making Maud raise an eyebrow.

"Ill be your girlfriend" She said and I turned as red as a rose.

"B-But we don't even know each other that well Maud, are you sure you want to be my girlfriend?" I asked and Maud looked at me with confusion.

"Why not, I'm a girl that wants to be your friend what did you think I meant?" She asked and I was overcome with a wave of disappointment for some reason.

"Yeah, you can be my friend my Maud" I said and leaned back in the seat. I watched as the scenery passed by, the horse's hooves clopped on the ground and for the first time in forever, I felt relaxed. "It's really beautiful out here, no constant sounds of horns being honked or people yelling at one another... it's amazing how this world is just... peaceful" I said now staring at the sky.

"I can understand how you feel Thomas, but when there is peace there is always something to disturb the peace" Maud said.

"I know Maud, that's why people band together to destroy those disturbing the peace to get some damn peace" I said and laughed slightly. "I'm gonna miss comedy specials" I muttered.

"Okay, we're almost there 30 more minutes" Maud said and I nodded. We sat in silence again for those 30 minutes until we reach a place called, ponyville. "Welcome to ponyville, a quiet little town where my sister Pinkie lives"

"Why is it called ponyville?" I asked and she shrugged. "I can't wait to meet your sister Maud, I hope she's nice"

"Nice is an understatement, try more of a saint" Maud said and I was colored impressed, not many siblings say that about their brother's an sisters. As we rode into the town, I saw more people dawning extra limbs, just like the pie family said.

Some had horns and some had wings as long as their arms. It was strange seeing these Equestrian people, they were basically like me... save for the horn and wings of course. We soon stopped in front of a place that looked straight out of a cartoon or a storybook.

A full scale gingerbread house, I can safely guess it was a bakery because I smelt the baked goods from out here. I heard Maud snort softly and I soon felt the drool going down my chin.

"Honestly I don't like most sweets, but anything in that bakery is the best from what I'm told" Maud said hitching the horse's and we both went inside. I wasn't surprised that a lot of people were in here, most of them were sitting in some booths while others stood at the tables rittling the bakery.

"So where's your sister?" I asked and for a split second I saw something flying at me, then I was outside on the ground looking at the sky. "Excuse me?" I asked still trying to process what had happened.

"Hi! Hello! I've never seen you here before, and I know everybody here so that means your new! My names Pinkie Pie what's your name!?" I heard and was face to face with a very pretty woman with light pink skin, hot pink hair tied up in a ponytail but leaving one strand to hang in front of her and she had amazing baby blue eyes.

"Uh... Im Thomas Knight it's-" I was cut off from my introduction as I was pulled up by the energetic pink girl. "Nice to meet you" I finished.

"Its super duper nice to meet you Thomas, I can't wait to get to know you more cause I want us to be the best of friends!" Pinkie said excitedly and bounced up an down, somehow not bending her knees.

I actually got a look at her, she came up to neck in height and she had a perfectly fit body that beat mine by a mile. She wore a yellow and pink striped shirt that hugged her body and showed her double b-cup chest, light blue jeans that also hugged her body showing off her amazing thighs and quite an impressive rear and blue sneakers.

"I'd like that Pinkie, actually I came here with your sister Maud... speaking of" I said and watch the gray woman walk out the building drinking a chocolate shake. "Not gonna ask if Im okay?" I asked her and she shrugged.

"You look okay" Maud said taking her lips away from the straw. "Hey Pinkie" she said turning her attention to her sister who picked her up in a hug.

"Maud its sooooooooooooo good to see you, how is everyone at home doing?" Pinkie asked putting Maud down.

"Everyone is okay, other than finding Thomas at death's door when we first met and had him put to work right after he woke up still mid healing... other than that everyone is okay" Maud said sipping her shake while pinkie, gave out a loud gasp and I suddenly found my shirt pulled up, revealing my torso, and knocked off my hat.

"Oh my gosh are you okay, any bruises, cuts, burns, broken bones, broken ribs!?" Pinkie said frantically as she inspected my body, taping and rubbing my upper body to see if anything was hurting.

"Uhm... Pinkie?" I called to the woman who was now two inches from my face. "Im okay lass, just a few scrapes and bruises, nothin yer family couldn't handle so would ya mind putting me shirt down?" I asked in my natural accent.

"What was that?" Maud asked me yanking her sister off me and handing me my hat back.

"S-sorry, every time I get nervous I tend to naturally go to my native accent" I explained going back to my other accent. "I'll tell you what I mean later, for now I want to thank you and your family for everything they've done for me... I know I cant keep workin with y'all, but if you ever need anything, just name it... I promise I will do everything in my power to fulfill your desire" I said and Maud nodded.

"Thank you Thomas it was fun meeting you, though not in an ideal way, it's been nice seeing a new face" Maud said holding out her hand. "I guess we will meet again one day" she finished.

I grabbed her hand and pulled her in for a full on hug. It seemed to take her by surprise when I did and the moment I pulled away I could see the little blush on her cheeks. It was honestly cute.

"Till we meet again Maud" I said and let her go. She took a second to get herself back into her bored mood again and waved goodbye before unhitching the horse and taking off back to the farm.

"That was super cute, are you and Maud dating?" Pinkie asked again two inches from my face.

"N-No we're just friends Pinkie, nothing more" I said and girl pouted. "Well uh, you think you can show me around this place, this might be my new home after all" I said and not even two seconds Pinkie grabbed my hand and we started the tour.

Canterlot Castle, Jackson's room
P.O.V- Jackson

I sat on the bed the princess has allowed me to have, after hearing my story and knowing I wasn't from this world. Celestia, as she was called, decided to help me in tracking down my final friend. Thomas. Jay was in a medical wing just a few halls down, they say his transformation led him into a comatose state, but they say he's fine so I'll trust them.

I looked out the window of the room and noticed how beautiful it was. Unlike at home, you'd have to go to certain places to see nice vegetation, but here, you don't even have to leave your house or room to see the beautiful forests and clean rivers. This world was truly magical.

"I see you've been busy" I heard Celestia say, I turned and saw the woman wearing her usual pearly white dress donning her crown and her golden wristbands. She had stepped on a few books once she had teleported in my room, why the books?

I've been studying this place and learning everything I have to. Though cleaning up was a little off the list at the moment. I just chuckled and began picking up the books.

"Sorry Princess, was up reading last night and learning your lands history" I explained. "I caught a glimpse of the trees outside and just got lost in its beauty really" I said and she giggled.

"Well I'm glad you find it so, but I do believe you deserve a break and as do I" Celestia said picking up all the books with her magic and moved them back onto the shelf on the far right wall. "Come, you look hungry"

"I feel fine honestly-" I was interrupted by a loud growling coming from my stomach. "Okay maybe a quick bite" I said, Celestia held back a laugh and snapped her fingers summoning some clothes for me. "I have to thank your maids for making these clothes" I said taking hold of the clothing.

"I'll tell them you send your regards, now hurry and get dressed... excuse me will you, I have to change the weather to 75 degrees it's really burning up out their" Celestia said and walked to the balcony to do her thing.

I laid out the clothing I was given and started with the black socks, then the nice dress pants that fit just right and finally I put on a white button up that hugged my new body quite nicely. I decided to skip on the coat and just rolled up my sleeves instead. I slipped on my shoes just as Celestia came back inside.

"You look rather nice I might say" Celestia complemented and I thanked her. Hading already done my daily morning routine, Celestia and I left my room and made our way to the dining room. It was quite a ways, so I decided to spring a conversation with the princess.

"How was court today princess?" I asked getting a long groan. "That bad?" I asked again and she nodded.

"I got one person that actually needed my help, these other dukes and nobles are such a pain to deal with honestly it's much harder than you believe it to be Jackson" Celestia vented and I hummed. "It's sooooo boring just listing to pompous nobles all day every day, I need a break from all of this" she finished and I hummed.

"Well, nothing is stopping you" I said.

"You don't understand Jackson, it's like you're telling me not to raise the sun in the morning or lower it at night" Celestia said sighing. "If I dont keep court open then all the people would become scared and try banging on the door just to tell me whatever stupid thing they need 'fixing', it brings them sanctuary being in my presence"

"Are you that nice Celestia, or is their another reason you do court" I asked and she fiddled with her finger a bit. "If you don't want to say I won't pry, but please, if you're not feeling up for court tomorrow or hell even a few days other people will understand, your only human after all, you have limits yourself" I said making her consider it even just a little bit.

"Yes that is true, maybe after the Summer Sun Celebration I'll take a week off court to have some time to myself" Celestia said and I smiled knowing I had successful convinced her. We reached the dining hall and I held the door open for her getting a thank you and I headed in myself.

The chefs apparently knew we were coming and prepared us with a small breakfast holding two plat with waffles, sausage, bacon, eggs and a bowl of fruit. We walked over and seated Celestia first before going into mine.

"How's that student of yours, what was her name... Twilight Sparkle if I remember correctly" I asked and Celestia groaned slightly, this time in a frustrated caring way. "Anti-social or hates people?" I asked digging in.

"Both, I just dont get why that woman doesnt like people.... she says that anyone not in a book was to boring and predictable, or to idiotic and annoying" Celestia said angrily eating her eggs. "I tell you Jackson, it's like raising a 14 year old.... don't ask, just take it from an old babysitter who dealt with a 14 year old and a 12 year old girl... dark time's" She finished and continued eating.

"Want me to have a talk with her?" I asked and Celestia gave a low giggle. "Think she'll hate me?" I asked again and she nodded not even looking up.

"Trust me, besides family and myself, Twilight doesn't like anyone" Celestia said and thought for a moment.

"You know, I was wondering where the location for the Summer Sun Celebration is gonna be" I said hoping for an answer.

"Oh, it's going to be held in a place called ponyville, used to be a farming town now its moved away from it, save for the Apple family" Celestia said and looked at me with an eyebrow cocked. "Why?"

"Well... from what I've read on Ponyville, it's supposed to be the kindest place in equis" I explained hoping Celestia would catch on. "And what if something goes wrong? Like no music or food or decorations, you can't have a festival without any of those key items's" I finished and Celestia grew a smile seeing my idea. "But, it's just a thought"

"Yes.... quite a thought indeed" Celestia said. We finished our breakfast and now we head towards her study, I offered to be her secretary as a means to not freeload off her. She agreed and here we are, doing some reports and filing them in their respective spot. I also handled her appointments. "Jackson dear, can you give this to a certain girl for me... it's something I thought about earlier" Celestia said and handed me a scroll.

I knew what it was, so I gladly took it and made my way towards Twilights tower. For some reason I had completely forgot how big this place was because it took me about 20 minutes to get close to Twilights tower. Walked outside and strolled along the cement path, ferling the sun against my face and hearing the little stream flow right next to me.

"No matter how many times I come out here, I seem to get lost in it" I muttered and looked up at the sky and saw two female guards flying casually in the sky. "*sigh* Back on earth I would've jumped to the moon if I saw a person flying in the sky, but now that I've seen it many times a day, it's become normal to me" I said.

"Whoa! Watch out their man" I heard and felt myself get yanked back from collar. I looked back down and took notice of the stream in front of me. "Almost took a dip their if I didn't save you huh Jackson" I looked back to my savior and it was the female guard from when I first got here. We became friends after that whole ordeal.

"Pathway, geez always saving my ass" I said and pathway helped me up. "What're doing here Path?" I asked.

"I'm on duty Jackie, this area is mine to survey and make sure nobody falls into the stream" Path said and chuckled. "Where you heading to?"

"Ah, just going to see Celestia's student and hand her this scroll" I said and Path saw said scroll in my hand.

"Oh, okay... you want a lift?" She asked spreading her wings.

"Think you could hold my weight?" I asked with a grin. "Remember the last time you offered, almost crashed into the castle"

"I know, just trying to be nice is all, well I got to keep watch of the grounds so I'll leave you be mister messenger" Path said walking off, I couldn't help but stare a little more than necessary. "Pick up your jaw Jackie!" She called back and I broke out of my trance, she giggled at this and walked off.

I rubbed my cheeks trying to get rid of the burning blush across my face. I continued my walk to Twilights and finally reached it, I knocked on the door and waited. It didn't take long for the door to swing open.

And there stood a purple skinned woman about 5'9 with a violet horn, dark purple hair with a pink strip, and light purple eyes. She wore a white button shirt with a purple buttoned vest over it, a black skirt, and white thigh high socks sporting her black sneakers. Overall she looked cute.

"Ms. Sparkle I presume, from Celestia" I simply stated holding out the scroll. Twilight looked me up and down then in a swift motion, she dragged me inside her tower and quite literally threw me up the stairs. I blinked a few times wanting to know what happened, and how it happened. "Uh... ms. Sparkle-"

"Twilight is fine, you're exactly the type of person I need" Twilight said and rushed off. I just looked around befuddled, holding onto the scroll till she came back. "I need you to grab these books from the library, and give this letter to the princess immediately, its at the utmost importance that she knows that Nightmare Moon is coming back tonight!" She said and I felt even more confused.

"Listin bro, I've tried to talk her out of it, its best you do it" I heard a boy say. I looked down slightly to see a boy no more than 9 or 10, about 5'5 with light green skin with slight scaling on his cheeks and hands, neon green hair that had small spikes coming out that were a darker green and emerald colored eyes. He wore a white shirt with a purple hoodie, black pants and purple sneakers. "The names Spike, what's yours?" Spike asked holding his hand out.

"My names Jackson, Jackson Castle Jr." I said and grabbed his hand, shaking it.

"If you can't tell I'm part of the Dragon species" Spike said and I saw a purple and green scaled tail swish behind him.

"Awesome, I'm a human but Im two different races" I said making him cock his head. "Well, you know how Celestia is all three kinds of equestrian races right?" I asked and he nodded. "I'm a child of an African American woman and a Caucasian male, both are different races"

"So, you're kinda like Celestia in a way" Spike said and I shrugged but nodded. "That's kinda cool, but anyways, I think you should do what Twilight said"

"Oh, right," I said and began leaving but I heard spike let out a loud burp and then I heard paper hit the floor. "You good?" I asked turning around.

"Yeah, this happens when the princess sends a letter, we sent one earlier but I guess she just got it" Spike explained picking up the scroll and opening it.

'Excuse me?'

"*ahem* My dearest Twilight, while I understand your concern for the well being of equis and I trust your intuition, but I must say you have to stop reading those fairytales" Spike read and Twilight stopped running around and looked at Spike with shock. "I am sending you, spike and my friend Jackson to a place called ponyville-"

"WHAT!" I screamed and opened the letter I had with it saying two words.

Have Fun~

"That little..." I was both pissed off and amused.

"I need you to look over everything that is planned for the event, but most importantly I'm sending you their to complete a special task" Spike continued. "While you're at ponyville I want you to make some from friends, it's good for a girl your age to have a few of them" he finished and both me and Twilight walked over to the couch and slumped on it.

"Well... guess I'll start packing" I said getting up.

"Wait, how are you okay with this?" Twilight asked wondering why I haven't thrown a chair out the window.

"Cause I trust my friends decision, maybe she has a reason for making us to go there" I said and began making my way towards the exit. "I'll see you at the chariots Twilight" I said and head off back to my room to pack.

(A few hours later)

"I'm going to prove that I was right about Nightmare Moon, cause this is a test by Celestia, I know it is" Twilight said as we rode in the chariot heading to Ponyville.

I rolled my eyes and looked around letting the air rush passed me, felt good actually.

"How you doing back their Jackie?" I heard Path ask from the front. Instead of horses to pull the chariot, pegasi guards would be assigned at least a few times a week to pull and fly the chariots to the destination. Path volunteered to help us out since we were down one. "You look calm for once"

"Ah, yeah I'm calm because I don't have a book in my face and stayed up all night" I said and made her laugh a little. "Though not like the night you and those other guards arrested me"

"We said we're sorry Jackie, what more do you want?" Path asked and I just rolled my eyes. "You know the girls wanted to keep you in those cuffs a little longer" she said randomly.

"Why?" I asked and she looked back with a smirk. I thought for a second and blushed heavily.

"Can you blame them? You get pent when you don't see an actual man for a few years, instead you get chumps getting arrested or falsely arrested" Path said. "But putting that aside, were just about their so get your things ready" she announced and just after she did the clouds blew apart and all of us saw a small little town just below us.

Path and the other Air user brought us slowly down in front of the train station. We got off and took in the new environment, many different people roamed around the place. It was a perfect mix of all three equestrian races, even had some other races too like the griffin race.

"Well, hope you have fun Jackie me and Quick Feather have ta get back to the castle" Path said and I nodded. We got our stuff off and thanked them just as they left.

"Okay, so where to first?" I asked Twilight. Spike pulled out a long list and looked it over.

"First, we gotta go see a Earth user named Applejack" Spike answered. "It says she is living at Sweet Apple Acres, located on the other side of town"

"Okay, let's get this over with, find the place we're staying at and plan on how to deal with Nightmare Moon" Twilight instructed both me and spike rolled our eyes, but we followed her nonetheless.

"And here is the mayor's office" I heard and turned to see two earth users looking at a tall building in the middle of town. The one on the left had a black Stetson on and wore a brown shirt with light blue jeans and black boots, the other looked more feminine wearing a yellow and pink striped shirt, light blue jeans that hugged her figure a little and blue sneakers.

"Jackson, c'mon man your getting left behind" Spike called back and I turned back to them just as the two walked off. I caught up and we made our way to sweet apple acres.

As we reached the farm it wasn't even a few seconds before we heard a loud "yee-haw" ring out, and an orange skinned earth user girl wearing a white shirt with light green on the shoulders and the neck area, denim shorts that hugged her thighs, a brown stetson and boots.

"She looks nice" I said and just as I did she kicked the hell out of a tree and the apples fell off going into the buckets under it. "And, super strong" I added and we walked up to her.

"Hello their, my name is Twilight Sparkle and I'm here with my colleagues to check- whoa!" Twilight said and the woman grabbed her hand and began shaking it.

"Well howdy there Twilight, mah names Applejack or Aj for short. Its such a pleasure ta meet you" Applejack said letting go mid-shake causing Twilight to get stuck in the motion till spike stopped her. "So what can ah do ya for?" She asked.

"*ahem* We are here to make sure that food arrangements have been prepared for the festival tonight" Twilight said.

"Oh ah can assure you Twilight that we got that handled, would ya like to sample some?" Applejack offered and Twilight agreed seeing no harm in it. Until Applejack rang a bell like crazy and hundreds of people came rushing over, she dragged Twilight over to a table and Aj started naming off the entire apple family while they put apple based treats on the table.

"Holy mother of... that's a lot of apples" I said in awe looking at both the family and the treats. I felt a tug from my shirt and I looked down to see a little girl probably spikes age with orange eyes, crimson hair tied up in a pink bow wearing a green shirt, rolled up jeans with a belt fastened around it and orange shoes. "Uh, Hi how's it going?" I asked the girl.

"Ah'm doin good, ah wanted ta give ya this!" She said handing me an apple.

"Thank you... uh-"

"That there is Apple Bloom, she's mah little sister, and this here is my other sister" Applejack said pointing to a woman that was a head taller than Applejack and had blood red skin, long orange hair, was wearing a blue shirt, brown pants and boots. Nothing to fancy really. "This is granny smith" she finished pointing to an older woman with green skin, having her white hair in a bun and sleeping in a rocking chair wearing an old timey dress with an apron.

"Well it was all very nice to meet you, and the food seems to be in order, so me and my colleagues will be on our way" Twilight said just applebloom got their.

"Aren't ya gunna stay fer brunch?" She asked giving her sad puppy eyes.

"Oh, sorry but I really have to-" Twilight was interrupted by a sad 'awe' from everyone. She looked to me for help but I was eating some pie. "*sigh* Fine"

Twenty Minutes Later

"Oooooooh I ate too much pie" Twilight groaned as we walked down the roads of Pony.

"I told you to slow down, anyways where to next Spike?" I asked and he looked.

"There should be an Air User named Rainbow Dash clearing the sky" He said and Twilight looked up at the cloud riddled sky.

"Well she's not doing a very good job" Twilight complained then was instantly tackled into a puddle of mud. We went over to help and we saw a girl with blue skin, long rainbow hair, magenta blue eyes, wearing a plain white long sleeve shirt, black leggings, and bright blue running shoes. She honestly looked kinda cute.

"Oh, uh, excuse me," Rainbow said barely containing her giggles, she floated up and shook off the mud on her then noticed Twilight was still dirty. "Oh, hang on," she said zooming off then came back with a rain cloud.

She stomped on it a couple times letting it pour heavily on Twilight leaving her clean, but soaked. "Oh, sorry... oh I know, I call this my Rain-blow dry" she said cresting a tiny rainbow tornado and stopped.

We looked at Twilight with the urge to laugh. Her hair had become poofy and unkempt, it took me everything I had to choke down a laugh, but Spike and Rainbow didn't.

"I assume you're Rainbow Dash?" Twilight asked and the girl stopped laughing and cleared her throat.

"The one and only, why? Have you heard of me?" Rainbow asked.

"No, My name is Twilight sparkle we're here to make sure the sky is clear for the festival tonight" Twilight stated just as Rainbow laid down on a cloud.

"Uh-huh, I'll get that done no problem I just wanted to get some practice in so I can join the Wonderbolts one day!" Rainbow exclaimed, I looked to spike.

"A group of air users trained for air sports and such, highly respected and very tough to get into" Spike explained and I awed at this.

"The wonderbolts? There's no way a lazy air user like you could ever get in if you can't even keep the sky clear for one day"

"Hey, I can clear the sky in ten seconds flat" Rainbow boldly said and Twilight rolled her eyes. Ten seconds later I had to close her mouth cause Rainbow cleared the sky in ten seconds. "Told ya!"

I chuckled looking at the girl and wondered if Rainbow broke her brain. "Well, that was impressive Rainbow Dash" I complimented.

"Thank you, by the way, what's your name?" She asked.

"Jackson, you can call me Jackie if you like" I introduced myself.

"Cool, anyways since Im done with the sky I think I'll go see my friend pinkie" Rainbow said kicking the cloud she was on making it disappear. "It was a riot meeting you both, I feel like we're going to be pretty chill friends " Rainbow said and left.

"Equis to Twilight, wake up" I said snapping my fingers next to her. She eventually came out of her trance and we headed to our next location meeting another magic user by the name of Rarity in the great hall.

We walked for a few minutes until we reached the great hall and once we were inside, we were met with beautiful decorations. We walked in further and noticed a woman with snow white skin, diamond blue eyes and indigo curled hair. She wore a purple silk shirt with black dress pants and black slip on shoes. She was almost as beautiful as Celestia.

"She's beautiful" Spike awed.

"I know, the decorations look amazing" Twilight said miss hearing the drake.

"No, her" He said pointing to who I believe is Rarity.

"Can't blame you their Spike" I said and walked up to the woman. "Excuse, are you miss Rarity?" I asked.

"Why yes, I am she darling" Rarity said turning around holding a bow in her magic. "And who might you be?"

"My names Jackson, friends call me Jackie" I said holding out my hand, she shook it. "Speaking of friends, we are here on behalf of Princess Celestia to make sure the decorations are in order" I stated.

"Oh, that must mean you're from canterlot tell me how is it over their? Is it devine, spectacular, full of nobles and people of golden hearts?" Rarity asked and I choked down a laugh.

"Uh, its a very spectacularly city with a beautiful history... the people on the other hand..." I stopped then began rubbing my right hand. "Some people over there aren't as gold hearted as you might think"

"Darn, well at least it's beautiful over their" Rarity said and finally noticed Twilight and gave a horrified gasp and ran over. "Darling what happens to your cheveux?"

"My hair? Oh it's a long story, anyways it seems everything is in order so we'll just-"

"Oh no, you're coming with me and I am fixing your hair this instant" Rarity said grabbing Twilights hand and dragged her away, we followed to see what was going to happen.

The Hill outside of Ponyville, 5:45 p.m.
P.O.V- Thomas

"Pinkie I told you I'm fine" I said removing the pink womans hands from my shirt. She still wasn't convinced I wasn't okay, said her Pinkie sense's are going awry.

"I don't know Thomas, Pinkies senses never lie" Pinkies friend Rainbow said, she showed up out of nowhere and tried stealing my hat. "But from what you told me, you got beaten up pretty badly"

"Yes, don't remind me... I still feel the sting from when Pinkies dad cauterized my wounds" I said just as Pinkie poked me in the spot making me yelp. "Damn it pinkie, it's still healing!"

"Sorry, but look at this Dashie" Pinkie said taking off my shirt and showed the scars on my body.

"Geez dude, how long have you had those?" Rainbow asked.

"Couple of days, maud gave me a metal that heals all wounds rapidly and/or instantly depending on the size or damage" I said and looked down seeing my scars.

"I gotta be honest, it makes you look badass" Rainbow said poking the scars.

"Thanks, I guess" I said and grabbed my shirt then slid it back on. "Anyways, this little town is beautiful and everyone is so friendly"

"Not like your world right?" Pinkie asked.

"How did you-"

"Dude, trust me, its pinkie being pinkie" Rainbow said and I sighed. "So another world huh, how is it over their?"

"Shit" I simply said and Rainbow snorted. "People killing one another, competitions that soon escalate, buncha corruption and just out right a buncha shit gone wrong... this world is a hell of a lot better"

"Yeesh, not one good thing came from your world?" Pinkie asked and I shrugged.

"A few, but sometimes good things don't last" I said and they looked kinda bummed out with my answer. "Though, I guess music has helped a lot over the years, I'll tell you about that later"

"I'm holding you to that, anyways, me and Pinkie gotta head off to make last minute party arrangements, wanna come help?" Rainbow asked.

"Sure, got nothing else to do" I answered and I followed these two to a literal tree house, it looked kinda cool from the looks of it. "Way to take tree house literally, but are you sure we can throw a party here?"

"Oh yeah it's fine, when someone new comes to ponyville I throw a big party to welcome them" Pinkie said kinda answering the question before we headed inside. "Okay, now let's get started!"

It took all day but we finally finished the decorations for the party. I still don't understand how Pinkie got a whole table full of food and drinks out of nowhere, but I just chalked it up to Pinkie being Pinkie.

Once that was people started coming over with more food, drinks and one even brought some cake. Although we couldn't start the party till the 'guest of honor' finally came. We still talked with one another met the rest of Pinkies and Rainbows friends. Very nice people, even got a compliment from Applejack about my hat.

We all still ate a little I didn't feel a hint of anxiety talking with these people either. For some reason it felt so normal being their, maybe it was because they weren't really human per se.

"Oh, they're coming everybody, quick turn off the light!" Pinkie announced and we all stopped then someone turned off the lights. The door opened and three figures walked in.

"Look I don't have time to make friends, I just want to be prepared before Nightmare moon comes" one of them said and I felt a chill go down my spine.

'Nightmare...' I thought and my heart started racing as small images flashed through my head.

"Okay Twilight, your a real buzzkill ya know that... wait, why are the lights off?" I heard a familiar voice say.

"Jackie-" I was cut off when the light flashed on.

"SURPRISE!" Everyone said scaring the three. And their I saw the one person I thought I'd never see again.

"Jackson?" I questioned making him look towards me.

"Thomas!" Jackson yelled in excitement and rushed over putting me in a bear hug. "I've been looking for you everywhere, I'm just glad you still alive!" He exclaimed.

"I've... missed......... you too" I wheezed out then was released from the prison known as a hug. "I'm glad, I wasn't the only one that got here"

"I know right, Jay's here but he's recovering back at the castle" Jackson said and I was relieved to hear that.

"Wait, when'd you get this big?" I asked finally noticing his new addition of muscle.

"Oh, I woke up like this and I can control lightning!" He said summoning a small bolt of lighting in his hand. "Pretty cool right?"

"What about Jay?" I asked in awe at the power in front of me.

"Apparently he turned into a half Drake, so he has gray scales, wings and claws" Jackson explained further and I figured out one thing.

"What the fuck- y'all got cool powers but Im still human, what kinda bullshit is that?!" I questioned pissed off that I was normal while my friends got different abilities.

"Guess you got the short end, sorry man, anyways seems like Twilight headed upstairs, c'mon let's have some drinks and catch up" Jackson said and I sighed then followed him to the drinks.

We spent the next 3 hours talking and drinking punch. It was nice to talk with my friend again, especially in this confusing world. But it turned out that Jackson got in good with the princess of this world, even became her friend.

"Okay everyone, it's time to head to the great hall to start the festival" A woman with tanish skin, white hair, blue eyes, glasses, wearing a white shirt holding quite a large bust, a black skirt going down to her knees, mesh stocking and black shoes.

Everyone soon left the building with myself and Jackson then we went into the great hall with every person in town waiting for something to happen.

"So Thomas, take a fancy to any girls here?" Jackson teased.

"No... well, actually there was one, but she was kinda... evil" I said and he laughed.

"Never gonna get a girl with that attitude"

"What about you mr. Hot Shit?" I asked and he blushed a little. "Oooooh, you did find someone"

"Well... it's someone who kinda... arrested me" Jackson said and I laughed.

"Guess you have no right to judge me" I said and we laughed more, it was a wholesome moment. Something I felt like I'd never experience again.

"Shh, it's starting" Rainbow said flying passed us.

We watched as the mayor, who was the lady from before, gave her speech on top of the balcony. Building up to a big reveal of the princess, I slipped away and leaned in the back. I tilted my hat forward waiting for it to be done till I saw a purple hand.

"You know it's rude to ignore an entrance from the princess" A girl said and she lifted my hat up showing me who I believe was Twilight.

"Well lass Ah do believe ye know it's rude ta touch my property without me permission" I said not noticing my accent switch. "Ah jus' wanted ta be alone fer a minute is all"

"Well, just be prepared... something bad is about to happen" Twilight said and looked up, I followed and saw what looked like a horse's head on the moon. We stared for what seemed like forever then suddenly. It vanished. "Oh no"

"Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, our very own, Princess Celestia" The mayor announced and music played. Me and Twilight expected to see this Celestia person but... nothing.

Rarity went to check but found no one, she was missing. Then suddenly purple smoke spewed out from the curtains and slowly trickled to the floow. Rainbow quickly got Rarity out of their and we all heard a sicking laugh.

A laugh that had haunted my dreams for days. I suddenly felt something heavy on my back, I looked to see the sword I pulled out, but smaller and more my size.

"Oh fuck..." I said and pulled the sword off my back and held it up. "We are in big trouble right now"

"Ah, so good to see my subjects once again after so many years" Nightmare said and a loud pop came from the balcony and their she stood, in all her terrifying glory. "Now I shall rule over you all forever!"

"Get her, she must know where the princess is!" The mayor ordered the guards and they went but were instantly stopped by Nightmare and were thrown out of the great hall.

"What have you done to our Princess!?" Rainbow demanded trying to make a go at it but Aj stopped her.

"Have none of you seen the signs, do none of you know who I am!?" Nightmare questioned and Twilight walked up, I choked down the fear pill and followed. "Thomas! Oh I'm so delighted to see you again, I thought your proposal to be my concubine?" Nightmare asked and I blushed a little while getting looks from everyone.

"*ahem* I know who you are, you're Nightmare Moon" Twilight said and Nightmare became intrigued with her.

"Oh, someone who knows... then you must know why I'm here then?" Nightmare asked, more like demanded the answer.

"You're here too... too-" Nightmare cut her off with a wicked laugh and floated up.

"I AM HERE TO MAKE THE NIGHT LAST FOREVER!" Nightmare roared giving off another maniacal laugh.

"Oh, we are fucked"

Author's Note

So to get it out of the way
Unicorn people/magic user
Earth people/user
Pegasai people/air user
So on so forth

Hope you enjoyed