An Epic Adventure

Bluebell was all too happy to drag me from place to place, introducing me to various ponies and pointing out different special spots. She somehow had the ability to make the small town seem massive. She took me to a little hole-in-the-wall place that sold different sweet treats, excitedly suggesting all sorts for me to try. After deliberating, I settled on a giant cinnamon roll and took a seat, Bluebell plopping in a chair across from me with a giant sized ice cream sundae.

"So, Bluebell."I said, trying not to laugh at the ice cream she already had all over her snout."Do you know much about uh...Chrysalis? And her rulership?"

Bluebell gasped and stared at me, then looked around as if checking for listeners. She then sighed in relief.

"Don't talk about that here unless its mentioned to you."she said."Ponies are really upset with that whole takeoverequestriaandmakeallponiesdoexactlywhatItellthemtoorelsebecauseI'mChrysalisandyoushouldfearme... thing." She sucked in a deep gulp of air. "How's your cinnamon roll? Good, huh? They make the best sweets here! Yummmy!"

I barely managed to decipher the long line of strung together words. I stared at her as she took a big bite of ice cream, shaking my head.

"Ok, noted. So, what do you know?"

Bluebell looked thoughtful. "I know Chrysalis is one very mean meanie and should not be messed with. But I also know she should be stopped. And she will be! Cause you're here!" She finished off her dessert in a single gulp."You ready? Library is the next stop!"

"Wait, what do you mean by I'm here?" I asked, confused. But she just whisked me out the door and dragged me off to the library.

'Cap, this is nuts. What does she mean? Help me out here.'

'Not yet. You will soon see. I suggest you brace yourself.'

Bluebell dragged me into the small library and bounced from shelf to shelf, talking to herself.

"Hm. Nope, not that one...no...no...mmm, no....nope...noooope....AHA!" she bounced back over with a small book, dropping it in front of me. "Read this. Its the short version of how all this started, plus something extra you'll wanna know! You like books? You'll love this one. I'm gonna read a cookbook." She hopped into a chair and produced a book, intently flipping pages.

I rolled my eyes and sat down, starting the book she'd given me. It was pretty much the same info as Cap had given me, but with a twist I was not expecting. I peered at one of the final pages, reading quietly aloud.

"It has been foretold, by the greatest and best, by Starswirl the Bearded and others, that at a certain point in this dark and dreadful time, a hero will rise to the aid of the Side of Light. A creature never before seen nor ever heard of in Equestria, will appear by mysterious and unexplainable means and design, and will take thier place as leader. Within this creature a heart of courage, strength, and determination will reside and they will lead the Side of Light in a fierce battle to reclaim all of Equestria. This creature will rapidly gain the trust and confidence of all those they require on thier side, especially the true rulers of this land, the Royal Monarchs themselves."

I laid the book down, frowning. 'Ok, so...all I have to do is find this leader, and bring them to the Light Side.' I thought.

'Read it again. Carefully.'

I did so, and frowned. 'What, I didn't miss anything.'

'Hm. Very well. In that case, yes...find this leader. You will have search deeply, and pay attention, and you will know the leader when the time is right.'

I looked over at Bluebell, and she bounded to me excitedly.

"Did you read it? Did ya?"

"Yes, I read it."

"So cool, right?? The whole leader prophecy thing! And you'll be the one to find him! Or her. Whatever. Oooh. So exciting!"

"Me? Wait, why do you think I'm the one? Or, better yet, how do you know I'm the one to do it?" I was genuinely confused.

"Well duh, silly! Because you're you, and you're here, and I'm Bluebell, and I'm here too! Ooh! So exciting!"

I just blinked and struggled to dicipher the utter random nonsense she'd just thrown at me.

'Do you see now why you are here in this world?' Cap again, seemingly not phazed by Bluebell's nonsensical rambling.

It drew me out of my confusion long enough to remember what we were talking about. I nodded once.

'Yeah, to find the leader, bring them to the Light Side, and stick around to help them beat the bad guys.'

'Without that leader, Equestria falls. It is vitally important that you succeed in your mission.'

'Its not that I don't want to help, Cap, but...do you have any idea the pressure that puts me under?? What if I screw this up? The fate of Equestria rests on me, pretty much, is that not what this means??'

'Yes. But you won't do this alone. You have friendships already in place, and others waiting for you enter into.'

'What friendships? I have Bluebell.'

'Yes. And Dusk Shadow. You failed to realize, he can be an ally and friend for you. And also, there are ponies you will meet that are pretty powerful.'

'What? Who??'

'Equestria's own protectors.'

I blinked again as realization sank in and I gulped.

'The Elements?'

'Close enough. Thier representives. You will meet them soon.'

'Cap, I hope you know what you were doing bringing me here.'

'Don't worry, Liz. I know what I'm doing. I have confidence in you.'

'Thanks. Lets hope I don't let you down.'

"Liz? Yoohoooo! Equestriaaa to Liiiizzzz!"

I snapped out of it. "Huh? Oh. Uh, sorry, Bluebell. I was uh-"

"Talking to the voice that talks in your head and tells you super important stuff about your mission here?" She grinned.

I stood open mouthed. "How did you..."

"Silly." Bluebell giggled."I told you earlier. I'm Bluebell."

She booped my nose with a hoof and bounced out of the library, leaving me in speechless shock.

'Cap...you sure that isn't Pinkie in disguise?!'

The only response was a laugh, and I followed the bubbly pony, still trying to comprehend her.