I remember everything now, my ‘Bud’ life and my ‘John’ life. All of my bodies are at my disposal including one I didn’t expect. It’s labeled ‘14’. Celestia is looking at me with a mixture of hope and dread. I shift to A-Pony.

“Yes, Celestia, I’m back. I don’t know where we are going from here. I’ve grown some since the anger was on me and I’ve also become more cautious. I’m going to see some old friends and make some new ones before I decide anything. I’ll let you know.”

I teleport out to the main courtyard and look up.

“Hello old friend. It’s been a while.”

The day suddenly seems brighter and happier. I feel energy surging through me.

“Slowly, my friend, slowly. I don’t want to get too far ahead of my ponies. That’s what screwed Celestia up.”

I can feel understanding and love. I am the strongest Alicorn in Equestria and I have my human tech plus a fourteen band horn in reserve. I have all of the time in the world, literally. What I need is a few friends. But first, I launch straight up into the sky. I few good sweeps and I’m circling Canterlot. This is where I belong.

Author's Note

There is more.

https://www.fimfiction.net/story/446926/john-sampson-returns