The Third Choice

The Third Choice

Chapter 5: A disturbance in the force

By UltimaReborn

It had been about four days since I arrived in Equestria, and one day since arriving in Poneyville. Well, not counting when I had first arrived seeing as I had been taken to the hospital in Canterlot once Celestia had learned of my existence. We had decided to tell everypony about me the next day, to give them plenty of time to get used me being around. And now it was the next day. Needless to say all of those 'human in Equestria' stories had done nothing to assure me. Generally the ponies would panic or try to start a riot. If things went bad then I was hoping for the first.

“Are you ready?” asked a voice from behind me. I jumped, not expecting it. Not much could really startled me once I got used to it. But having my thoughts interrupted by a small purple unicorn? That still needed getting used to.

“Oh, yeah I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be.” Maybe I shouldn't be so worked up. Mayor Mare had taken my existence quite well. After she stopped nearly having a heart attack that is.

“Okay.” said Twilight, obviously seeing that I was nervous. “Calm down. It'll be fine.” she did not sound very convinced.

“Let's just try to get this over with.”

“Agreed.” With that her horn started to glow and then the world blinked. Literally it felt like I was an eye and the world was an eyelid. It wasn't as uncomfortable as it could be I suppose. After I finished shaking myself I noticed that we were in the back of the stage that had been in several episodes. Looks the same as on the show. I thought to myself as Mayor Mare walked up to us. She was obviously nervous too. She was the mayor and that meant any riots would be her problem. I wouldn't want her job, I decided.

“Ready?” she asked.

“Yes.” said Twilight and I at the same time. We had a good bit in common, seeing as I used to spend most of my time reading back on Earth. No one had really understood why, or why I liked certain things. Like My Little Pony for example.

“Okay. Twilight dear, you go with me first. We'll try to prepare them for the initial shock.” said the mayor. We just nodded.

As the mayor began to calm everypony down, I started thinking of the worst that could happen. Which was pretty much me envisioning everypony panicking and then bucking me to death out of fear. Well if that happens at least I'll have died-for a second time-in Equestria.

“Mares and gentlecolts,” said the mayor. “We have a very special guest today. Some of you may be frightened, but I ask that you all remain calm.” At hearing this the crowd began to whisper, obviously unnerved that the mayor thought this guest would be enough to frighten them. What was it? A dragon? “Please come and introduce yourself.”

Well that's my cue. I stepped out from behind the curtain. There was a collective gasp followed by silence. The quiet existed for only a few moments before ponies started screaming. Surprisingly enough they were screaming questions, rather than just making noise because they were afraid.

“What is that thing!?” shouted one.

“Is it safe!?” yelled another.

“Does it like muffins?” asked a third. That one I immediately recognized as Derpy. Or is it Ditzy? I need to ask her once I get the chance.

“Well if you would all calm down and stop yelling I might be able to answer your questions.” I said loud enough to be heard. They all stopped and stared. As I scanned the crowd I noticed Doctor Whooves looking like this was a very good turn of events. Guess he is The Doctor. Or just takes things in stride. Then there was Lyra, absolutely beaming. I was surprised that she wasn't jumping she looked so happy. Guess that she really is obsessed with humans after all. Two fan-based speculations proved just by looking at them.

“Now to answer the first three questions, I am a human, yes I am safe, I've sworn my service to both of the Princesses, and yes I like muffins.” I said. “Now, any more questions? And please, one at a time.”

“Where are you from? How did you get here?” a pony asked.

“Well I'll try to answer some other questions by just telling my story. It'll save time, not having to repeat it to several individuals at once.” I said and began to tell the same story as I had told the Princesses. This time however I included what had transpired in the throne room-leaving out Nightmare Moon and the assassination attempt, obviously- up until now.

“Well does that answer any questions?” I asked.

“I have two more actually.” said a pony that I couldn't locate.

“Of course. What do you want to know?” I inquired.

“First, what's your name? You never told us. And second, can you show us your magic?” the pony asked.

“Right, I forgot I never gave my name. Just call me Anima. It's not my birth name, but I like it better.” I said. “As for my magic, I don't think the mayor would mind if I gave a demonstration. Right mayor?”

“Of course. To be honest I would like to see it myself.” she answered.

“Very well then.” I said. “Now this one is pretty much just for show.” I told the waiting ponies.

“That which I seek is the shining veil.

I Invoke: Aurora!”

I said, pointing to the, now, night sky. A flowing wall of light appeared in the sky. It looked just like the aurora borealis back on Earth. Just like it was supposed to. The ponies stared, wide-eyed in awe. Maybe I should show Luna how to do this, I thought.

“Well I think that our guest has given us all enough of a show for now.” said the mayor. “Let's all get home and get some rest.”

Twilight and I walked back to the library. As we walked in I noticed the disorganization, books on the floor, the couch, and in one case stuck to the ceiling.

“Ugh. Spike was supposed to clean this up!” said Twilight in an exasperated tone.

“Oh!” I yelled. “Spike still doesn't know about me!”

“You're right!” said Twilight, eyes widening.

“We should probably find him and explain things since he wasn't at the assembly.”

“Yeah.”

As we searched I began to feel as if something was wrong.

“Oh! I found him!” said Twilight from the main part of the library. I went in and there was Spike, sleeping under a pile of books. He must have been carrying them and fallen asleep. Strange. Suddenly I felt a... tremor. It was strong and I fell to my knees, suddenly winded.

“Are you okay?” Twilight rushed over to me.

“I feel a disturbance in the Force.” I said.

“Stop making Star Wars references!” said Pinkie, popping her head out of the space between two shelved books that she shouldn't have been able to.

“Only if you stop breaking the fourth wall.” I replied.

“NEVER!” yelled Pinkie before retreating back between the books.

“Uh... What was that?” asked Twilight.

“Twilight, if you think about it too long you'll get a migraine. The only explanation is that it's Pinkie. The laws of the universe take a break when she's around.” I explained.

“Good point.” she said. “So what just happened?”

“I felt some kind of... tremor in Equestria's magic field.” I replied. She looked shocked.

“You can feel the magic field!? Princess Celestia said she could but only if she concentrated on it! And you're saying you can feel it without trying!?” She had begun shrieking by this point.

“Um... Yes?” I ventured.

“That... Is... AMAZING!” she squealed.

“Twilight, you're going to wake Spike.” I said, reminding her of the baby dragon, still buried under a pile of books.

“Oh, right.” she said with a sheepish smile.

“It's fine. I think we should follow Spikes example-minus the book pile-and get some rest.” I said.

“You're probably right.” said Twilight.

“Good night.”

“Good night.”