The Return of a Legendary Friend

by Brian Sheil

Rating: everyone
Tags: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Human, Main 6, Random
Length: 4236

A human from the pony world's past returns to see how much has changed.

Many ponies and other creatures of Equestria know of the legend of Megan Williams. She was a proud human girl who explored Equestria when it was called Ponyland. But, the rainbow bridge connecting her world to the pony world was shut down for two thousand years, which is two years in her time. But, when the bridge was re-established, Twilight took an opportunity to cross the bridge, and bring Megan to Equestria to show her around.

Published 2019-09-27 18:00:02 UTC
Last updated 2019-09-27 18:00:02 UTC

Megan is Back

It was a clear breezy night. The stars are shining, the moon is full, and a breeze blows through a quiet forest. Soon, a gentle young girl with blond hair wearing a blue shirt and long deep blue skirt walked barefoot through the woods. When she went through a clearing, she looked up at the moon and smiled. Just then, the shadow of a unicorn appeared on the moon and spoke in a gentle female voice. "The path to the pony world will open for you once again."

The girl was shocked to hear that phrase. Soon, the sound of a buzzer rang. The forest turned out to be a dream as a hand reached for the clock and turned off the alarm. The person turned out to be the same girl from the dream. She slowly got out of her bed, brushed off her nightshirt, opened her window, and looked out in her neighborhood. Her home is at a farmland.

"That was some dream." The blond haired girl said to herself. "I wonder if it's trying to tell me something."

Meanwhile, in Equestria, Twilight Sparkle and her friends discuss something that's being talked about throughout the land.

"Are you sure about this, Twilight?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"I know it's hard to believe." Twilight replied. "But, the legendary Rainbow Bridge is restored."

"What's so special about this bridge anyway?" Fluttershy wondered.

Twilight gave an explanation. "Back when Equestria was called Ponyland, a kind human girl named Megan Williams was brought here to help the ponies through many rough spots. She helped fight off many creatures of evil and is kind to everypony."

"Twilight is right." Starlight Glimmer added. "It wasn't long before her brother and sister, Danny and Molly, joined in on the action."

"If what you're saying is true, darling," Rarity stated, "it might be possible we might meet her. Of course, only pegasi can cross this Rainbow Bridge."

"Or an alicorn." Twilight suggested.

Everypony was surprised to here what Twilight said.

"You mean, you're going to bring this human girl here?" Applejack asked.

"I sure am." Twilight answered. "I saw where the Rainbow Bridge is located. I'll cross it, and bring her here. I'm sure she'll be impressed with Equestria."

Twilight took off into the sky as her friends watch. Spike was very concerned. "I wonder how Princess Celestia will react to this."

In the sky, Twilight saw a rainbow, just like she heard about. She crossed the rainbow, then found herself in a new area. She looked down and saw a farmland area. She quietly landed and looked around.

This farm is beautiful. Twilight thought. Applejack would love this place.

She soon heard footsteps and hid behind a bunch of trees. Out steps a human girl with blond hair in a ponytail, wrapped in a red bow. She wore a red shirt with a brown vest, blue jeans and brown cowboy boots. Twilight was surprised to see her. There she is. It's Megan.

Megan was joined by two other people. Twilight looked at them. They must be her parents.

Megan looked at the sky when her mother got her attention.

"Thinking about something, honey?" Her mother asked.

"No, mom." Megan responded. "I was just admiring our home. We are very fortunate to be living on this land."

Megan's father then gave her a shocking statement. "You miss going to Ponyland. Don't you?"

"Huh?!" Megan blurted out. "Dad, I'm not sure what you're..."

"Don't be upset, Megan." Mrs. Williams said. "We've known all about the adventures you, Danny, and Molly go off to."

“You….you do?”

"She's right, Kid." Megan's father added. "Once in a while, a Pegasus comes by and tells us about all of your adventures. You three kids are lucky to be friends to these ponies."

Megan felt a little relief knowing her parents knew of her little adventures. Hearing enough, Twilight came out and greeted the family. "Hi there, folks."

Everyone was shocked at the sight of this fascinating looking pony. Especially Megan. "Oh my gosh. I haven't seen a critter like you in two years. Which I believe is two thousand where you're from."

"I'm glad you know how time flows. Especially since the Rainbow Bridge was shut down. Until now."

The mother walked up to Twilight and was very surprised. "Wow! The horn of a unicorn and the wings of a Pegasus. What kind of pony are you?"

Twilight answered the question. "I'm known as an alicorn. My name is Twilight Sparkle. And, I'm from Equestria."

"Equestria?" Megan said with confusion. "You mean Ponyland changed it's name?"

"Many things changed in my land while you were out. And, I'd like to take you with me to show how things changed."

Megan was confused as her father came to her with her backpack. "Sounds like a good idea, Megan. Maybe you can spend the night with miss Sparkle."

"Is that why you brought my backpack here, dad?" Megan asked.

"That's right. I packed a change of clothes and your sleepwear."

"You always did have good taste in the clothes I wear." Megan said as she strapped on her backpack. She then approached the alicorn. "Twilight Sparkle, you have an overnight guest."

"That's good." Twilight said. "Climb on, and we'll get going."

Megan climbed on Twilight's back as the alicorn extended her wings. "Ready, Megan? Hang on."

Twilight and Megan took off into the sky as Megan's parents watch them go.

"Happy travels, Megan." The father said. "I hope you'll be okay."

Meeting Twilight's Friends

Twilight took Megan across the sky. Soon, they came to a floating rainbow.

"You were right, Twilight!" Megan said surprisingly. "The Rainbow Bridge is back up."

"That's right, Megan." Twilight replied. "Here we go!"

The two figures crossed the Rainbow Bridge. On the other side, Megan looked down and was astounded. "We made it!"

Twilight gave Megan a grand announcement. "Welcome to Equestria!"

They flew over a majestic city on a cliff. Twilight explained the city to Megan. "This is the grand city of Canterlot. It's where I originally come from. The castle that's at that city is the home of the Princesses of Equestria. Celestia and Luna."

"Are they alicorns too?" Megan asked.

"Good guess. I was born a unicorn. But, after performing a grand deed, I grew these wings. I became an alicorn too."

"Wow! That's fantastic!"

Soon, Twilight landed in Ponyville. After Megan got off, Twilight explained to Megan about this village. "This is the peaceful village of Ponyville. It's where I live now."

"Pretty nice." Megan said. "Reminds me of Dream Valley."

Twilight and Megan soon came up to the crystal castle.

"This castle is beautiful." Megan cooed. "Who lives here?"

Twilight gave Megan an answer she didn't expect. "Me."

The young girl was shocked. "You?! Does this mean you're pony royalty or something?"

"You might say that. After a great battle against a dangerous creature, this castle appeared. And, Celestia named me the Princess of Friendship."

"Princess of Friendship. That's a wonderful title."

"Thank you, my new friend." Twilight said with happiness. "Come inside with me."

Megan followed Twilight into the castle. As they venture through the halls, Megan had a thought.

"I noticed something when we arrived." Megan said to Twilight. "Many of the ponies here looked at me. But, they weren't shocked. It's as if I was welcomed with open arms."

"That because many ponies here in Equestria heard stories about you." Twilight explained. "And, so did other creatures as well."

"Other creatures?"

"Yes. Dragons, changelings, griffons, yaks, and others. They all heard about your adventures in the days of Ponyland."

The two figures made their way into the map room, where Twilight's friends were waiting. They were all surprised at the sight of the kind human girl.

"Wowee!" Pinkie shouted. "That's got to be her."

"So, this is miss Megan." Rarity said.

Applejack approached the visitor. "Howdy, Megan, My name is Applejack. Glad to met y'all."

Megan was happy to see the farmer pony. "Glad to meet you. I knew a pony named Applejack once."

"Probably my ancestor. I heard you're a farmer girl."

"That's right." Megan replied. "I'm part of a great farmer family."

"So am I. We should get together at my home someday."

Fluttershy slowly walked up to Megan. She saw the yellow Pegasus, and was amazed. "Aw, you're beautiful."

"Really?" Fluttershy said. "That's nice to hear. My name is Fluttershy. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Fluttershy has a way to understand animals." Twilight explained. "She really loves being in contact with nature."

"Nice to know." Megan replied as she turned to Fluttershy. "I have a little sister who would love to meet you."

"There's more to me than what Twilight is saying." Fluttershy added.

Rarity approaches the visitor. "My name is Rarity. I am what you might call a pony fashionista."

"Oh?" Megan blurted. "You design and make clothes?"

"That is correct. Believe it or not, I helped put together three boutiques. One here in Ponyville, one in Canterlot, and the third in far off Manehattan."

Megan was very surprised to hear this. "How does one run three stores at once?"

"I have friends who are managers at my Canterlot and Manehattan locations. They do a good job running those stores. I check up on them once in a while."

"It's good to have friends to help you out." Megan figured.

Suddenly, Megan got blasted by a bunch of confetti. She shook off the confetti to see Pinkie Pie with a cannon. The party pony greeted her. "Welcome to Equestria!"

"Who are you?" Megan asked.

"The name's Pinkie Pie. Party pony extraordinaire!"

"Pinkie loves to set off her confetti cannon." Applejack informed.

"A confetti cannon?" Megan yelped. "That's something you don't see every day."

"That's what everypony likes about Pinkie Pie." Rainbow Dash said as she comes to the conversation. "She is full of surprises. My name is Rainbow Dash. One of the best fliers in all of Equestria."

Megan looks at the daredevil. "Wow! I love your mane and your tail. They're both so colorful."

Rainbow Dash was pleased with the comment. "If you like my mane and tail, just watch this!"

Dash zipped in many directions. Megan watched the rainbow streaks in the air zipped by. When Rainbow Dash stopped, the farmer girl was impressed. "Awesome! No wonder your name is Rainbow Dash."

Just then, Spike came to the room to deliver news to Twilight. "Ember is coming, Twilight."

"Must be important if the leader of the dragons wants to see me." Twilight figured.

Megan spotted the little dragon. "And, who is this critter?"

"Megan, this is Spike. He's my faithful assistant."

The girl looked at Spike with a smile on her face. "I knew a dragon named Spike before."

"Probably my ancestor." Spike said. "I heard many stories about how he helped you and the ponies of Ponyland."

Megan was surprised to hear that comment. "Man. My past adventures here are like an open book."

"That's one way of putting it." A female voice called out. The voice belonged to a pink unicorn with a purple and light teal mane and tail. "My name is Starlight Glimmer. And, I also heard stories about you."

Megan blushed as Twilight spoke. "Me and my friends are going to check on something, Megan. How about staying here and keeping Starlight company."

Megan agreed with the idea. "Okay, Twilight. See you later."

As Twilight and the others meet up with Dragon Lord Ember, Starlight approached Megan. "Great bunch of friends. Aren't they?"

"They sure are." Megan replied.

"I can tell you things about those six ponies that will really impress you."

Meeting Former Bad Guys

Megan sits down for a talk with Starlight Glimmer.

"Twilight told me that you used to be a trouble maker." Megan said.

"I'm afraid that's true." Starlight confessed. "I was a dark leader of a distant village. I would steal cutie marks from other ponies."

"Cutie Marks are the symbols that represent what each pony is all about. I remember that from my early days."

"You're right, Megan. When Twilight and her friends stopped me, and gave all the marks back to everypony, I was devastated. But, after stopping me from getting revenge, Twilight helped me realize that I would be very helpful to her. I'm not the only villain who saw the light."

Megan got very interested. "Who else was redeemed?"

Out of nowhere, Discord the Draconequus popped out to join the conversation. "I believe Starlight is talking about me."

"Who are you?" Megan asked.

"The name is Discord. The master of chaos. My magic is very crazy. I did something I'm not too proud of."

"What did YOU do?"

Discord explained his story. "Twilight and her friends tried to stop me. But, I used my dark magic to turn them into the opposite of what their Elements of Harmony represent."

"Twilight told me about the Elements of Harmony on the way here. Sounds like she and her friends went through a nightmare!"

"They have indeed, Miss Megan. After Twilight snapped out of her delusion, she freed her friends, and they all froze me in stone. But, after I was freed again, I was given a chance to make up for my past misdeeds."

"And, he's been doing good ever since." Starlight finished.

Megan was very pleased. "Sounds like Twilight and her friends do a lot of good here in Equestria."

"You're right, my friend." Discord said happily. "Everypony is proud of the Mane Six."

Megan chuckled. "The Mane Six? Sounds like a superhero team. A pretty good team name too."

Twilight Sparkle appeared and shocked the visitor. "Hi, Megan."

"Twilight!" Megan shouted. "You almost gave me a heart attack."

"Sorry. Anyway, I told Ember about you. And, she has something to show you."

"Really? What can a dragon show me?"

"Follow me. And, you'll find out."

Megan followed Twilight outside the castle. She then met a blue dragon holding what looks like a marigold colored baby dragon.

"Dragon leader Ember, I presume." Megan said.

"That I am." Ember replied. "Me and other dragons heard many stories about you, Megan. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Megan looks at the baby dragon. "Aw. That little critter is cute."

"This is the reason Ember came by." Twilight explained. "This little baby was hatched last night."

"I even picked a name for this baby.” Ember added. “My dragon brethren and I are calling her 'Habanero'."

"Habanero?" Rainbow Dash shouted as she and the other ponies arrive. "Why name a dragon after a chili pepper?"

The little dragon suddenly blew out a fireball into the air. The fireball bursted into a small flame. Everyone was shocked.

"There's your reason, Dashie." Applejack said. "Small, but very hot."

"Applejack is right." Megan agreed. "She's even the color of a habanero pepper."

"Yup. I've seen my fair share of chili peppers in many markets around Equestria. And, the habanero is one of the hottest chili peppers around."

Ember flew off with baby Habanero in her arms. Megan was very happy. "That's one of the cutest babies I've ever seen."

"You should see the baby ponies I watch over sometimes." Pinkie added. "Those two are a hoofful."

"I'll take your word for it, Pinkie."

"Come with us." Twilight said. "There's more to see."

Given a Grand Tour

Megan was shown around Ponyville by Twilight and her friends. She was very amazed at what see sees.

"Ponyville is a great little village." Megan chirped. "You and your friends are fortunate to live here."

"Thanks, Megan." Twilight replied. "There's one building here in Ponyville we're all proud of."

Twilight pointed to a building with a large clock on the roof. She explained it to Megan. "This is the School of Friendship. I'm head mare of this school, Starlight is a school counselor, and the rest of the Mane Six are teachers."

"Rainbow Dash a teacher?" Megan said humourously. "I was told by Starlight that Rainbow is more like a pony of action. Not book learning."

"You got that right, Megster." Dash responded. "But, ever since I started reading books about my favorite hero, Daring Do, I gained a lot of respect for what I call eggheads. I guess it was only a matter of time before I became one."

Megan turned her attention to Twilight. "I heard that you love to read. Right, Twilight."

"You heard right." Twilight replied. "In fact, there used to be a place called the Golden Oak library. Me and Spike used to live there. Even before I became a princess."

"But, a vicious monster named Tirek destroyed it during a battle against that beast!" Spike added.

Megan's eyes widened. "Tirek? I had an encounter with a creature named Tirac the Terrible when I first arrived in Ponyland. You must've faced his descendant."

"Maybe." Twilight replied. "I hadn't thought of that."

Rarity stepped forward to tell Megan about a grand moment. "One day, while Twilight and Spike were relaxing at the Ponyville Spa, the rest of us were decorating her castle. And, made a chandelier out of that library's giant root."

"Rarity's right." Fluttershy said. "This way, Twilight will always know where she started her life in Ponyville from."

"It's nice to know the roots of your adventures." Megan said. She realized that she made a comment that sounded like a bad joke. "Oops. Sorry, about that."

"No problem." Applejack said. ”We heard worse."

The tour through the village continues as Rarity points to another building. "This is my flagship store here in Ponyville, Megan. It also serves as my residence."

"You live in there, Rarity?" Megan asked.

"Correct, darling. Me and my little sister, Sweetie Belle, live here and help each other."

"I help others too." Pinkie interrupted. "I live in a room above Sugarcube Corner, which is Ponyville's bakery. When the Bakery opens, I rise up to help the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cake, get everything ready for customers."

"I guess you help others too, Applejack." Megan said.

"Yup." Applejack replied. "My home is at Sweet Apple Acres. It has the juiciest apples you ever had. Them apple trees are well cared for by me and my family."

"How wonderful. I'd like to meet your family someday."

Rainbow Dash then spoke up. "I represent a great group of elite fliers called 'The Wonderbolts'."

"Are they like stunt ponies?" Megan wondered.

"Not quite. But, we do perform shows for anypony who like to watch aerial maneuvers."

"That sounds cool." Megan then turns to the nature pony. "How about you, Fluttershy?"

"I live here in Ponyville." Fluttershy answered. "But, I help out at a place called Sweet Feathers Sanctuary. Where after any sick or injured animals are treated, they recover and eventually return to the wild."

"Why don't you take Megan there, Fluttershy." Twilight suggested.

"Good idea, Twilight."

Fluttershy escorted Megan to a wooded area. Megan saw a beautiful sight. Animals roaming in fields, birds resting in trees, and fish swimming in water.

"You got something here." Megan praised. "These animals look very happy here."

"They feel really happy when they return to the wild." Fluttershy said. "Makes me feel good seeing a healthy animal."

Megan watched all of the activities, and gives a big smile. "I can see why."

A Special Night for the Visitor

Night came to Equestria. Inside one of the guest rooms of Twilight's castle, Megan looks out the window and is astounded.

"Ponyville looks so beautiful at night." Megan said to herself. She looks up into the sky. "The stars are so cool. It's like they're jewels on a crown."

She then hears a knock on the door. "Who's there?"

"It's just me. Twilight Sparkle." The voice responded. "May I come in?"

Megan then felt some relief. "Sure, Twilight. I have my sleepwear on."

Twilight opens the door and comes in. She sees Megan wearing a long sleeve teal nightgown. "I love that nightgown, Megan."

"Aw. Thanks." Megan cooed. "I assume that you didn't come in here to compliment my clothing."

"You're right. My friends are waiting outside the castle for the both of us. I would like to show you the view of Ponyville during the night."

"I don't see any harm in that. Just let me put on my slippers."

After putting on a pair of moccasin type slippers, Megan followed Twilight outside. The other ponies were waiting for them.

"I adore your nightgown, darling." Rarity commented.

"That color looks so nice on you." Fluttershy added.

Megan blushed after hearing those nice comments. "That's so nice of you, girls. Thank you."

"There's something else that's looks nice around here." Applejack said. "Our home here in Ponyville."

Megan looks around and sees what Applejack was talking about. She sees lanterns lit up all over town. Lighted lamps in the windows of the houses. She was very amazed with the environment.

"Wow! You guys are right." Megan said. "Ponyville is lovely at night."

"It sure is." Twilight replied. "Villages like this are always lovely at night."

"So are other places." Rarity added. "Like the big city of Manehattan. We'll take you there someday."

"Trust me on this, Megan." Applejack said. "I've been there. It's as peaceful as a sloth resting in a tree."

Pinkie bounced over to speak to the visitor. "So, what do you think of Equestria?"

"It's so amazing." Megan answered. "And, I thought Ponyland was a grand place."

"Are you going to miss the ponies you remember from the past?" Rainbow Dash asked.

Megan soon got a little emotional. "I guess so. But, I'll always remember them. They'll always be in my heart."

Fluttershy went over to give Megan a hug. "Don't worry, friend. You now have us to be there for you."

Megan returns the hug, and feeling loved. "Thanks, Fluttershy."

Applejack sees the scene and is happy. "What can make this night any better?"

Suddenly, a majestic white alicorn with a pastel mane and tail comes along. "I'd like to answer that last question."

Everyone was surprised at the alicorn's arrival. Especially Twilight Sparkle. "Princess Celestia! I didn't expect you to come here."

Celestia walks over to the group. She then approaches Megan.

"You're Princess Celestia?" Megan gulped. "Oh my gosh."

Megan got a little nervous. But, Celestia starts to comfort her.

"My sister, Princess Luna, the princess of the night, told me many stories about you, Miss Megan." Celestia explained. "I thought these stories were just fairy tales. But, when she learned that the legendary Rainbow Bridge was back, she was very excited. Luna was determine to have you visit Equestria."

"Really?" Megan wondered. "I never knew anypony would believe in stories of the days of Ponyland."

"My sister did. She told me that she came to you in your dreams. Luna is known to go into any dream. Pony or otherwise."

Megan's eyes widened. "Then, it was her voice who told me that the path will reopen. I'd like to meet your nighttime sister."

Celestia gave Megan a warm smile. "You will someday. I promise."

As Celestia starts to leave back to Canterlot Castle, Twilight Sparkle catches up to her. "Princess Celestia, are you upset with me bringing Megan here? I think you probably saw me cross that bridge."

"No, I’m not upset, Twilight." Celestia confirmed. "In fact, I'm glad you did. You have brought to Equestria something that hasn't been seen here for a long time."

"I did? What did I bring?"

Celestia turned to Megan's direction. "A legendary friend."

Megan was surprised to hear that as her face turned red. She felt very humbled.

Looking Towards the Future

The next day, Twilight and her friends gather in her castle.

"Everything okay, darling?" Rarity wondered.

"Don't worry, Rarity." Twilight Sparkle answered. "Our new friend is back at her farmland home. Princess Celestia personally saw to that."

"Too bad." Rainbow Dash said sadly. "I was getting so used to Megan being here."

"I'm with Rainbow." Fluttershy added. "She was so nice."

Twilight assured that everything is fine. "Don't worry. I'm sure we'll see Megan again. At least she knows that the Rainbow Bridge is back."

Meanwhile, back at Megan's house, she tells her siblings about her adventure.

"Equestria?!" Megan's brother, Danny, yelped. "Hard to believe that everything including the name has changed."

"I'm with you." Megan's sister, Molly, replied. "We sure missed a lot."

"I was shocked too." Megan said. "But, thanks to Twilight Sparkle and her friends, I've learned to adjust with the changes."

Danny was a little concerned. "Do you think we'll really be friends with these new ponies you talked about?"

"I'm sure, Danny. And, there maybe more ponies and creatures even I haven't met yet."

"I think Megan is right." Molly said happily. "If she can get used to Equestria, so can we."

"You're right, Molly." Danny replied. "This might be a new start for us."

Megan then made a proud statement. "Our adventures in the pony world have been given a big reboot!"

The three kids hugged each other as their mother watches. Time to measure Megan for a new version of her well known pink and blue outfit.

THE END

Author's Note

I figured to write about what would happen if Megan first came to Equestria. After the bridge was closed for 2,000 years in the pony world. That's two years in her time.