Digital Dustin

Talking
YELLING
Thinking
Singing
Transformation Entry

A whole new world

Hello. My name is Dustin Miller. Before we discuss my story, I think I should tell you a little bit about myself, first. I am 15 years old, I measure about 5'10", I have red hair, green eyes, my attire consists of a medium-sleeved, orange and white shirt with an orange collar, baggy, navy blue pants with two huge pockets, and shoes with that are light blue around the bottom and grey on the top and the sole.

My life was like any other not so long ago: I had friends, a family, and a beautiful girlfriend who I had wanted to marry. That all changed however the day, my parents went missing.

It was a few days during the end of summer break. It was Wednesday, and school would start be next Monday. I graduated Junior High and was about to start my first year High School.

I was walking home from a friend’s house, but when I got back, I couldn't find them anywhere. I just assumed that they went to run some errands, so I waited for them. But evening came and they still didn't make it back.

I thought there was something wrong, but I figured they were staying at a friend's or something, so I went to bed that night. But the following morning, they still didn't come back. That's when I started to worry. It wasn't until Friday that I realized that they left leaving only a letter saying, "Please don't worry about us" and disappeared.

Just where could they have gone?

Today is now Sunday, and I would start school first thing tomorrow. I walked into the kitchen to make breakfast when I noticed a box and an envelope on the kitchen table. I don’t even recall seeing them there before, but naturally, curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to check it out. I opened the envelope and saw a letter

Dear Dustin Miller.

The letter read.

I am well aware that your parents have disappeared, and I understand you are full of questions right now. However, there is very little time for explanations. Inside this box is the one thing to best a great enemy you will face. If you place it onto your wrist, you will be taken to a new world. I will meet you once you have arrived. I implore you to accept, time is of the essence.

Sincerely the Merchant.

Once I had finished reading the letter, I was even more confused. Many questions were running through my mind. One, who is this ‘Merchant’ guy, and why would he care about what happens to me, and more importantly, how does he know my name? And secondly, what is this so called “threat” this guy was talking about.

But before I could think about this any further, I hear the front door break in. I run to check on it, and what I saw was… a robot with green glowing lights on it’s body. It then sees me, startling me. It then looks at the box in my hands.

“Target acquired! Commencing retrieval.” The robot said as it pulled out what looks like a blaster, and fired at me. I managed to dodge the fire and run out the back.

“Resistance is futile.” The robot said as it continued to chase me. As I ran, I then noticed a larger and bulkier robot, it had a green sword on one hand, and a blaster on the other.

“Oh, come on!” I groaned before looking around before noticing an alley way. I ran into the alley way and hid behind a dumpster. Thankfully, as I hid, the two robots ran off, trying to find me.

“Phew. That was close. What is in this box, anyway?” I opened the box and what I saw had me confused beyond belief. Inside was a smartwatch. Yeah. A smartwatch.

“A smartwatch? You mean I’m being hunted down by a stupid smartwatch!?”

I then hear the two robots come walking down the alleyway.

'Aw, crap!'

“We must find the Digitrix before the boy wields it.” The robot said as they continued to walk.

‘Digi-what? Does that rust bucket mean the watch?’ I thought and looked at the smartwatch. Then suddenly, the bulky robot used it’s sword arm to slice the dumpster I was hiding behind literally in half. I was spotted, backed in to a corner, what more could I do. This is how I'm going to go doin, is it.

“Shit!” I yelled in fear as I backed into a dead end. There really was no way out of this.

“Human! Surrender the Digitrix, or you will suffer immediate termination!” The robot declared as the bulky robot aimed it’s blaster arm at me. I was sweating bullets, hyperventilating.

“You mean this thing? It’s just a stupid smartwatch! What’s so special about it?” I said to the robots. Why would they hunt me down for something as redundant as a smartwatch.

“So oblivious! What you hold in your hands is technology beyond comprehension. The most powerful device to ever exist! Now, surrender the Digitrix, or perish!” The robot declared again.

I had to think fast. I looked for something I can myself with, when I noticed a trash can lid laying on the ground. Then an idea came to me.

“Ok, but before I give you this Digi-whatever… can I just say a few things?” I said as I slowly backed to the lid.

“Very well. State your inquiries.” The robot said as I went to grab the lid, smirking.

“Catch!” I said as I flung the trash can lid like a frisbee at the two robots, knocking them off their feet, allowing me to run past them and run for it. Once I was a good distance away, I managed to hide behind a building. I then looked at the smartwatch in my hands.

“You know what… screw it. But this better not be a goddamn joke.” I said as I strapped on the smartwatch, then the screen showed a blue and white hourglass shape.

I then noticed that the device began glowing. Then I saw that the glow emanated from the center before expand outward.

"Whoa! What the..." I said in pure shock as the watch and the section of my arm that it was on disintegrated as did my hand in a blue circle of energy. I stood in horror as the energy traveled up my arm, across my body and legs, engulfing my face except for my eyes.

I saw that the two robots had spotted me, but they have arrived too late.

“The human has already acquired the Digitrix! Fire at will!” The two robots fired at me, but luckily, the energy field emanating from the watch engulfed e and was strong to repel the attacks. The robots had to shield their eyes as the light grew in intensity before vanishing,

They looked and saw that I have disappeared, nowhere in sight.

“Situation problematic!” The robot said as the bulky robot growled in agreement.

“We must inform master Ginzo of this!” The robot said before he and the bulky robot both vanished in a green flash.

I groan as I felt a sudden sharp pain from my rough landing. I then looked at my surroundings and saw that the place was entirely different. But the biggest thing that weirded me out were the people. They didn’t look too different, but their skin and hair color were beyond normal. And I don’t mean like the normal average skin tones, but I mean like colors ranging from pink, cyan, green, yellow, pink, grey, you name it. And the hair they had were colored beyond normally, some even had multicolored and weird styles.

“Uh…okay. Either I’m dreaming, or I'm in a whole different place.” I said, not knowing what to think.

“I can assure you, my boy. This is as real as real can be.” A voice said, startling me. I turned and saw a man with hair that showed slight silvering, his face was slightly wrinkled, and dressed in what looks like a brown robe.

“Uh…who are you?” I asked, getting on the defensive, but the man placed his hands up, showing he meant no harm, but better safe than sorry.

“Easy there, kiddo. I mean you no harm.” The man said, then a thought came to me.

“Hey. You wouldn’t be that Merchant guy that gave me this thing, would you?” I asked, the man folds his arms and smirks.

“Yes I am. My, your parents weren’t kidding when they said you were smart.” The man said, making me surprised by this.

“You know my parents? Where are they? Are they alright?” I asked, the Merchant just placed a finger on my lips to silence me..

“Easy, kid. One question at a time. To answer in order, yes, I know them. They are close friends of mine. And sadly, I do not know where they are or their current status” The Merchant said, making me sad a bit. “But I do know that they are the ones who made the Digitrix you have on your arm.”

When the Merchant said this, I was surprised yet again.

“Wait! My parents made this thing?” I asked.

“Yes. And I’m certain you have a lot of questions about what it can do.” The Merchant said, I nod in response.

“Well, to put it simply, the Digitrix allows the wielder, which is you, to transform into multiple digital life forms.” The Merchant said, confusing me.

“Hold up! Digital life forms? As in beings made from computer data?” I said, confusion clear in my tone.

“Absolutely. And believe it or not, me and your parents are part of an organization that keep peace between the real world and cyberspace.” The Merchant clarified.

“Cyberspace? As in the digital world?” I asked.

“More like a digital universe." The merchant said, shocking me more. "You see, Cyberspace is actually a Nexus of dgital worlds, much like our own universe." The merchant said to me, but I then look at the Digitrix.

"Wait, this watch, this "Digitrix" has a connection with Cyberspace, doesn't it?" I asked the merchant, as he chuckled.

"You're more sharp witted than I thought. But to obtain the transformations is no easy task." The words he spoke confused me.

"What? What do you mean?" I asked.

"While your parent's made the Digitrix, they also had many data chips to upload into the Digitrix's database." The Merchant said, confusing me even more.

"Data Chips?" I asked as the merchant held out his hand, revealing a small, handheld device, before projecting the image of a square chip with the digitrix symbol in the center.

"This is a Data Chip, my boy. Each and every one of them contains a good portion of data samples from a specific digital life form from many digital worlds throughout cyberspace." The Merchant elaborated, making me ask the million dollar question.

"Just how many are out there, because I get the feeling there is going to be quite a lot." I said feeling like I'm gonna regret asking such a question.

"Correct you are, my boy. In total, there over a million data chips.” The Merchant said to me, my shock never fading away.

“A m-m-million?” I stuttered in shock and disbelief. How did my parents have the time to do all of that.

“Up to 1,279,001 to be exact. However, before I delivered the Digitrix to your abode, I managed to upload the ten I gathered to the Digitrix's database. However, I have no idea where the others are located as your parents managed to hide them.” The Merchant said, really shocking me.

"And let me guess. They want me to find the remaining one, right?" I asked, trying my best to process the information the Merchant was giving me.

“I'm afraid so, my boy. But, you will not do it alone. Which is the reason why you are here. Here, you will meet people who will aid you.” The Merchant said as I then glanced at the Digitrix again before I started scrolling through the screen, seeing image of various creatures. Then, a girl’s scream was heard.

“Oh boy. Sounds like somebody is in trouble.” I said before running off to the direction the scream came from.

When I arrive, I saw a girl with light purple skin with purple eyes, deep purple hair with a magenta and lavender streak, dressed in a light blue blouse with a magenta bow tie, a purple skirt with the image of a pink and white six pointed star on it, and dressed in purple boots.

And in front of her was a purple dog with green eyes and ears, a green underbelly a green tuft of fur on top of his head, and a purple spiked collar with a heart shape pendant.

“Twilight, you have to get it together!” The dog spoke, surprising me. But I shook off the surprise.

“What... does the rest of me look like?” The girl named Twilight asked.

“Um, like you. Only not you. Your muzzle's really small.” The dog said to the girl.

“If you must know, my boy, this girl is from a world of talking ponies called Equestria.” The Merchant whispered to me before vanishing.

'God, this day just get's weirder and weirder!' I thought as I observed the two.

“Are you gonna scream again? Where are we?” The dog said before he notices me.

“Uh Twilight?” Spike said, the girl then looks to Spike before she notices me.

“Hey there. Uh…do you need some help getting up?” I said to Twilight as I walked to her, offering a helping hand.

“Oh uh, sure.” Twilight said as she grabs my hand, I help her on her feet, but she was wobbly at first.

“I take it you must be new from around here?” I said, acting like a civilian. I wasn’t sure if I should tell her about myself just yet. Suddenly, a school bell rings as multiple students head towards the large school in front of us.

“Hey! Watch it!” I say to the many students that walked past us as Twilight fell on her butt.

“Whoa. You okay?” A boy said to Twilight. He had spikey blue hair, light amber skin, baby blue eyes, dressed in a black blazer with the symbol of a shield and lightning bolt on both shoulders, white t-shirt underneath, blue jeans and black and white sneakers with a lightning bolt on them.

The boy helped Twilight up, and we entered the building. Once we entered, I notice a girl with yellowish skin, pink hair and aqua eyes, dressed in a white shirt, a green skirt and green boots.

She was confronted by another girl with red hair with some yellow streaks, , amber skin, green eyes, dressed in a magenta shirt with a sun symbol, an orange, yellow and magenta skirt, and had black and hot pink boots. This girl screamed queen bitch, which was evident by how she was talking to the other girl, who was so timid she would jump from seeing her own shadow.

“You really are pathetic. It's no wonder your best friends are all stray animals.” The red-haired girl said rather rudely.

“Jesus! Bitchy much!?” I said, getting the red head’s attention, making everyone else present glance at me. Even the red headed girl looked to me, clearly not liking my choice of words.

“What did you say?” The red-haired girl asked me in anger.

“Did I stutter?” I said to her with rage as Twilight came to my side, backing me up.

"Yeah! How dare you speak to her that way!" Twilight said as both Twilight and the red haired girl stared down at each other, before the red head smirked.

“You two must be new here. I can speak to anyone any way I want.” The red-haired girl said to us.

“You think that now, but eventually you’ll find out that karma is even bitchier than you are!” I said to the red-haired girl, who was at this. The students went "oooh" at this, I must be the only one to talk down to this chick around here.

“You better watch it, string bean!” The girl warned me with anger, poking her finger at my chest.

“Pfft! String bean? That’s truly original coming from a queen bitch that has bacon for hair.” I said with a smirk. The students present giggled at my remark, but Sunset was angrier than a hornets nest while blushing in embarrassment. She then grabs me by the collar and slams me to the locker.

"You just messed up, big time!" The girl growled in fury.

"Not so good being on the ass end, is it, bacon head?" I asked as the girl then held her fist up, but she took some breaths and calmed down and releases me.

"You are so on my list, smart guy!" The red-haired girl growled before storming off. I looked to the girl with anger still present.

“Christ! What has her panties in a bind!?” I said before looking towards the timid girl. "Hey, you alright?" I asked the girl, who just nods.

“I can't believe you did that!” The shy girl said to us.

“We couldn't just stand there.” Twilight said.

“Yeah. If there is one thing I hate, it’s bullying.” I said to the shy girl.

“But, nobody ever stands up to Sunset Shimmer.” The shy girl said.

“You mean old bacon hair?” I asked the shy girl.

“Sunset Shimmer!?” Twilight asked in surprise.

“You've heard of her?” The shy girl asked.

"You sound like you know the girl." I said to twilight, curious about her reaction.

“Sort of...” Twilight said.

“Can’t really say I know her.” I said with a shrug.

“I don't think I've seen you two around before. Did you just transfer to Canterlot High from another school?” The girl asked us, now me and Twilight were nervous. What were we supposed to say. If we told here we're from another dimension, everyone would call us crazy.

“Uh...you can say that. Name’s Dustin Miller.” I said with a one fingered salute.

"And I'm name's Twilight.” Twilight introduced.

“I'm... Fluttershy.” The shy girl said in a whisper.

“Sorry, what was that?” Twilight asked.

“It's Fluttershy!” The shy girl said, even quieter. But I can hear what she's saying.

“She says her name is Fluttershy.” I said to Twilight when Fluttershy saw Spike emerging from Twilight’s backpack.

“Oh, my goodness! Who's this sweet little guy?” Fluttershy said, admiring Spike’s cuteness.

“That's Spike! My, uh... dog!” Twilight said.

“Oh, wouldn't ya just give anything to know what they're really thinking?” Fluttershy said.

"He's quite a cutie." I said, admiring his cuteness. Yes, I have a soft spot for cute things like baby animals and all that.

“He usually just tells me.” Twilight said.

“Oh, w-what do you mean?” Fluttershy asked as Spike barks.

“Uh, what she means is that she can somewhat understand him. You know, like a pet whisperer.” I said with a shrug. Thankfully Fluttershy bought the lie.

“So. Sunset Shimmer said you picked something up. Something that belonged to her. It wasn't a crown, was it?” Twilight asked, surprising Fluttershy.

“How did you know?” Fluttershy asked Twilight.

“Uh, lucky guess? Do you still have it?” Twilight asked, but Fluttershy shook her head.

“Well, you know what happened to it, right?” I asked Fluttershy, not knowing what this crown is important for. She nods.

“This morning, I was passing out flyers for the animal shelter like I do every Wednesday. Canterlot's animal shelter needs more volunteers. Won't you help an animal that can't help itself?” Fluttershy asked as she gave both me and Twilight a flier.

I of course was interested. Helping homeless critters find new families and homes. It really saddens me that animals are constantly suffering such cruel fates. Eh...anyway, we're getting off track.

“I have no idea how it got there. But I didn't want anything to happen to it, so I decided to give it to Principal Celestia.” Fluttershy said, surprising Twilight for some reason.

“Principal Celestia? She's the ruler here?” Twilight asked with surprise..

“You could say that. Technically, I guess she and Vice Principal Luna do make the rules.” Fluttershy said.

"Celestia. Luna. Why do I get the feeling they reference celestial bodies?" I said to myself as Twilight proceeded to ask Fluttershy questions.

“Where is she now?” Twilight asked.

“Probably in her office. Third door on your left.” Fluttershy said.

“Thank you!” Twilight called and was about to rub off.

“Oh, wait! You're not really supposed to have pets on school grounds. Might wanna tuck him into your backpack. That's what I do.” Fluttershy said as she unzips er backpack, revealing a cat and a few birds.

“What in sam hell?” I said in surprise. “How can you even fit any of those in there?” I asked dumbfounded. How does she manage to hide such animals in one her backpack. And how in god's name does she keep others from noticing.

“They just get so lonely when I'm in school all day.” Flutterhsy said as one of the cats nuzzle my leg and one of the birds land on my shoulder.

“Oh, okay! Thank you!” Twilight said as she sped off, leaving me with the Fluttershy.

"again, thank you for standing up for me." Flutterhsy said as I pet the kitten.

“No prob. But what i don't get is what would this Sunset girl want with some stupid crown?” I asked Fluttershy, clearly lost on this whole crown subject.

“Well, it’s basically for the Fall Formal?” Fluttershy said to me, only confusing me even further.

“Fall Formal?” I asked when suddenly, the bell rings.

“Oh, no! I'm late for class!” Fluttershy said and sped off.

“I guess I should get a schedule.” I said before walking to the office.

(3rd person)

As Dustin walked, a small drone-like robot appeared, watching Dustin while hidden.

In a dark room, a holographic screen showed Dustin walking away, the one viewing it watched intently.

“Hmm. It seems the Digitrix has found its wearer. No doubt that Merchant had an involvement.” The man said with a sneer.

“Shall we go in and retrieve it?” A robot asked.

“When the time is right. The last thing we need is to draw attention.” The man said as he gazed at the screen.

(Dustin's POV)

Twilight and I arrived at the principal's door. Twilight knocked.

"Come in. How may I help you?" A woman's voice called from the other side, and we walked in. When I laid eyes on the principal, I was shocked by how elegant she looked. She had a pale pink complexion, hair that was a mix of light blue, aqua green and lavender, her eyes were a purple color, she was dressed in a yellow blouse with purple pants and yellow heels.

'Whoa! That's Principal Celestia? She looks like she could be a duchess, or even a queen!' I thought in awe at howe regal Principal Celestia looks.

"Um, uh... Whew. My name's Twilight Sparkle. And this is Dustin." Twilight said with a bow before introducing us.

"Sup" I said with a nod.

"W-we're new here, and... Well, I understand that Fluttershy found a crown this morning and gave it to you." Twilight said to Principal Celestia.

"Yes. I've had Vice Principal Luna put it somewhere for safekeeping. No idea how it ended up in the front lawn." Principal Celestia informed us. "Were you interested in running for Princess of the Fall Formal this year?" Principal Celestia asked Twilight.

"Uh, no. Not exactly. The truth is... Well, the truth is I... You see, the crown is actually... Princess of the Fall Formal?" Twilight stuttered. The mention of the "Fall Formal" made me ask about it.

"Now that you mention it, Fluttershy said something about that earlier. Is that like a beauty pageant or something?" I asked with confusion, which Principal Celestia giggled.

"Not quite. It's Canterlot High's big Fall dance." Principal Celestia said, making me wide eyed with a smile.

"Dance? Did you say dance?" I asked. If there is one thing I'm known for, It's cutting a rug.

"why yes. I take it you are a skilled dancer?" Principal Celestia asked me.

"You bet I am. I was a icon back in junior High when it came to dancing." I said with a bit of pride, making Principal Celestia, and even Twilight giggle.

"Is the Fall Formal like the Grand Galloping Gala?" Twilight asked the principal, but was just confused.

"Uh, Grand Galloping Gala?" Principal Celestia asked, clearly she has never heard such a thing.

"It was a big deal at our old school. Right, Twi?" I asked Twilight, who was confused at first, but then she understands and nods. Principal Celestia bought the lie, thank god.

"And was there a princess?" Principal Celestia asked us.

"Yes, but she wasn't exactly a student." Twilight said as I just nod.

"Here at Canterlot High, the students select one of their peers to represent them. She receives her crown at the Fall Formal." Principal Celestia said to us. That's when I had a question in mind.

"Wait. You asked Twilight if she was interested in running for Princess. Can anyone run?" I asked, Principal Celestia nods.

"Yes. You just need to let the head of the Fall Formal planning committee know you'd like to be on the ballot. Was there anything else?" Celestia asked.

"Nah, that should be all for me. Twi?" I asked to twilight, she didn't have anymore questions either.

"Um, nope! That was it!" Twilight said.

"Well, if you do need anything else, my door is always open." Principal Celestia said to us as we made our way to the door.

"Thanks." I said as we walked out and closed the door.

"Twilight, why didn't ya just tell her the crown was yours and ask for it back?" Spike whispered to Twilight.

"Oh, I was going to, but imagine if one of them showed up in Equestria saying they came from a place filled with tall, fleshy, two-legged creatures with these? We'd think they were crazy!" Twilight whispered back to her canine companion.

"She's right there, pooch. The last thing we want is to look like idiots." I said to the dog.

"Hmm. You make a good point." Spike said, but then he and Twilight went wide-eyed in surprise before looking towards me.

"Wait! You can understand me?" Spike asked in surprise.

"Yep." I said with a shrug.

"How in Celestia's name...." Twilight was about to ask, but I just raised a hand.

"I'll explain later. Right now we gotta worry about getting this crown back anyway. But I'm starting to think that thing is no ordinary crown." I said with a raised brow.

"Yes. it's one of six magical artifacts called the Elements of Harmony." Twilight said, interesting me.

"With a name like "Element of harmony", I guarantee that means trouble if it gets in the wrong hands." I said understanding a little about the situation now.

"Correct. Looks like if I want my crown back, I'll have to become Princess of the Canterlot High Fall Formal. So that's what I'm gonna do!" Twilight said with determination clear in her tone.

"And how exactly do you plan on doing that?" Spike asked, making Twilight look sheepish, clearly having no idea of how to get her crown back.

"I have no idea!" Twilight said with a groan. One thing she didn't do was plan ahead. Well, If she was going to go through with this mission, than I will help her out.

"Well, you can count on me to help ya out." I said with a smirk, making twilight look at me with hope.

"Really?" Twilight asked me.

"You bet. I'm willing to help anybody, especially if that someone is from another world filled with magical talking ponies." I said, further surprising the two.

"How did you know that?" Twilight asked with slight shock.

"Ok, I'll tell you what. I'll ask you a question, then you ask me, and vice versa. Deal?" I asked Twilight, who just nods. Suddenly the school bell rings.

"Well, looks like class is about to begin. Shall we?" I said before making a gesture for Twilight to walk ahead, making her giggle.

"Such a gentlecolt." Twilight giggled as we walked.

(3rd Person POV)

As the two walked away, asking each other questions, the Merchant appeared and smiled at the two.

"I can tell you are certainly gonna make new friends here, my boy." The merchant said with a smile, before it turned in to a sad frown.

"Michelle, Randy. I wander where you two have disappeared to." The Merchant said, referring to Dustin's parents.

Twilight and Dustin met up with Fluttershy at the cafeteria.

“I know we've just met, but I was wondering if you might be able to help me with something.” Twilight asked Fluttershy.

“Of course!” Fluttershy said with a smile.

“I've decided to run for Princess of the Fall Formal, and–“ Twilight said, but Fluttershy gasped.

“Oh! Oh, gosh! Sorry. It's just, oh, running for Fall Formal Princess is a really bad idea.” Fluttershy said with concern. But Dustin caught on.

“Let me guess. It’s because of Sunset Shimmer, right?” Dustin asked, Fluttershy nodded in response.

“Yes. Sunset Shimmer wants to be Fall Formal Princess, and when she wants something, she gets it! She'll make life awful for anyone who stands in her way. Just ask the girl who ran against her for Princess of the Spring Fling.” Fluttershy said.

“I have to try!” Twilight said with determination.

“Oh, I don't think you understand. You'd have to convince everyone here to vote for you instead of her: the athletes, the fashionistas, the dramas, the eco-kids, the techies, the rockers...” Fluttershy said, confusing.

“Why is everypony…uh, everybody separated this way?” Twilight corrected herself.

“Maybe it was different at your old school, but at CHS, everybody sticks to their own kind. One thing that they do have in common is that they know Sunset Shimmer is gonna rule the school until we graduate.” Fluttershy said, but then noticed Dustin seething in anger. Twilight noticed this too, and was getting a little worried.

“Dustin? Are you okay?” Twilight asked in concern. Dustin just ignored Twilight's question and looked at Fluttershy, who seemed to be a bit scared now.

“You mean to say that bacon head has such a tight grip on the whole school that she divided everybody?” Dustin asked in a dangerously low tone, scaring both Fluttershy and Twilight.

“Y-yes.” Fluttershy said in slight fear.

“Well, if she thinks she can get away with crap like that, than she must be on some kind of drugs. Because that kinda crap does not fly with me what so ever!” Dustin said, trying to keep his rage under control. Twilight then thought it would be best to just change the subject.

“So, uh, where would we find the head of the party planning committee?” Twilight asked Fluttershy while trying to calm Dustin down.

Dustin and Twilight enter a room with a large stage.

“Fluttershy said she'd probably be in here.” Twilight said, looking for the girl in question.

“Incoming!” A voice called out an abnormally large balloon comes at the two. Twilight managed to dodge the balloon, but Dustin wasn't so lucky as the balloon managed to knock him down.

"Oh my gosh! Are you ok?" Twilight asked Dustin in concern, but he just got up and dusted himself off.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry. I've had worse encounters." Dustin said with a shrug. They then see a girl with puffy hot pink hair, lighter pink skin, blue eyes, dressed in a white shirt with a heart shape in the middle, a magenta skier with a symbol of three balloons on it, and had blue boots with pink bows.

“Must be her.” Dustin said as he and Twilight walked up to the girl.

“Hi, my name's Twilight Sparkle and... Pinkie Pie?” Twilight asked as the balloon pinkie had deflates.

“Are you psychic?!” Pinkie asked.

“Uh, no. I don't think so. Unless of course that's something you can do here.” Twilight said with confusion.

“Somebody told us about you. Plus with a name like Pinkie Pie, it’s pretty obvious.” Dustin said with a shrug.

“Fluttershy said this is where I'd find the head of the Fall Formal planning committee.” Twilight said to the pink party girl.

“Fluttershy, huh? Don't let the whole "shy" thing fool you. She can be a real meanie.” Pinkie said, confusing the two.

“You two aren't friends?” Twilight asked with confusion still present.

“Waited a bit to get your name on the ballot, huh? Dance is day after tomorrow.” Pinkie said before inflating a balloon.

“We’re brand new here.” Twilight said as Dustin nods.

“Oooh! I thought you two didn't look familiar. Though, now that I'm really lookin' at you... Do you have a twin sister who lives in the city, has a pet dog named Spike that looks just like that one?” Pinkie asked Twilight, confusing both her and Dustin.

"Huh?" Dustin asked with confusion, not understanding this girl's logic.

“Uh, maybe?” Twilight said in confusion.

“Thought so. Anyhoo, just need to fill this out and you are officially up for the coveted Princess of the Fall Formal crown.” Pinkie said as she hands a pen and clipboard. Twilight writes her signature before handing them back to Pinkie.

“Wow! You have really bad handwriting. It's like you've never held a pen before.” Pinkie said as Twilight nervously laughs.

Then a tan skinned girl with blonde hair in a pony tail, green eyes, freckles on her face, wearing a green and white long-sleeve shirt with an apple in the center, a blue jean skirt, a cowboy hat on her head and a pear of cowboy boots.

She seemed to carry a crate full of bottles.

“Somebody order a dozen cases of fizzy apple cider?” The girl asked with a southern drawl.

"Apple cider?" I said with my mouth watering.

“Oh! Oh! Me, me-me-me, me, yeah, ha-ha, me!” Pinkie said like a kindergartner.

“Can you bring in the rest?" The country girl asked as a young man with pink spin, yellowish orange hair, freckles, clad in a red vest, white shirt underneath and blue jeans.

The country girl then notices Dustin and Twilight.

“Hey, I know you.” The girl said, confusing Dustin but surprising Twilight.

“Us?” Dustin asked, pointing at himself.

“You do?” Twilight asked a bit surprised.

“Sure. You're the new guys who gave Sunset Shimmer the what for today.” The girl said a she pops open one of the bottle and gulps cider.

“Wow. Only been here for a few minutes and already we have a reputation, eh?” Dustin said a bit bashfully, rubbing the back of his head.

“Twilight Sparkle here is gonna run against Sunset Shimmer for Princess of the Fall Formal.” Pinkie said, making the girl do a spit take before looking at Twilight.

“I'd think twice about that. Oh, sure, she'll probably approach you all friendly like...” as she grabbed a heart shape balloon and draws Sunset’s face and Pinkie inflates a yellow balloon and the country girl draws Twilight’s face on it.

“I sure am lookin' forward to some friendly competition.” The girl said, faking Sunset Shimmer's voice “That's so good to hear.” She said now faking Twilight’s voice. “But then, here comes the backstabbin'.” She said as she popped the balloon with Twilight face.

“About the only girl in this school you can trust less than Sunset Shimmer is Rainbow Dash.” The girl said, confusing Dustin.

“Rainbow who?” Dustin asked with confusion as Pinkie Pie was bouncing on a big yellow balloon lie a cowgirl riding a bucking bronco.

“She's the captain of, like, every team at Canterlot High.” Pinkie said as she bounced on the balloon. Dustin saw this and couldn't help but chuckle a bit.

“Ah, an athletic kind, eh?” Dustin said in understanding.

“She's also the captain of sayin' she's gonna do somethin' for ya, and then turnin' around and not even botherin' to show up.” The country girl said, but Dustin couldn't help but doubt the girls words.

“Somehow, I doubt that.” Dustin said to himself.

“Thanks for the advice, Applejack, but this is something I really need to do.” Twilight said to the girl named Applejack.

“Huh, suit yourself. Hey, how'd you know my name is Applejack?” Applejack asked.

“Um…” Twilight stuttered, but Dustin decided to answer for her.

“Well, with the apple motif on your clothing, I’d say it would be obvious.” Dustin said before looking at the pink skinned boy. “And you? Let’s see. Pink skin, tall stature, red vest, I would have to guess your name is… Big Red?” Dustin asked, but the boy shook his head.

“Nnnope.” The young man said.

“Close though. His name is Big McIntosh.” Applejack said with a smile.

“Ah.” Dustin said with a shrug as pinkie ran to him at speeds impossible for a person to achieve.

"And you can tell simply by appearances?" Pinkie Pie asked Dustin, surprising him a bit.

"Eh, I guess. But it's mostly guesswork." Dustin said with a shrug. Twilight went to leave and Dustin followed her.

“Well, it sure was nice meeting you both. I'm sure we'll be seeing you around.” Twilight said with a wave.

"Adios muchachos." Dust said with a two finger salute.

"That one's tryin' to hide a secret, but I am totally on to her. She's psychic!” Pinkie said, whispering the last bit to Applejack.

“Oh god! She-Devil is here.” Dustin said in anger at the sight of Sunset.

“This looks terrible! There should be more streamers near the stage and fewer balloons.” Sunset said, popping a balloon.

“Yeah, streamers!” The blue boy grabbed a streamer.

“And fewer balloons!” the tan boy tried to pop a yellow balloon, only to fall down.

“Fizzy apple cider? Ugh! This is my coronation, not a hoedown.” Sunset said as she threw a bottle away in the trash bin.

“Well, now, it ain't necessarily gonna be your coronation this time around.” Applejack said defiantly.

“Oh, is that so? You country folk really aren't that bright. Must be why the other students say such awful things about you.” Sunset insulted as she covered Applejack-s face with her hat, making the country girl red in rage.

“God dammit! That’s it!” Dustin growled as he walked towards Sunset, but Twilight grabbed a hold of his arm to stop him.

“Dustin, please calm yourself.” Twilight said, trying to keep Dustin from doing something stupid.

“And let her get away with this, not a chance in hell!” Dustin said, freeing himself from Twilight’s grasp.

“Obviously it's gonna be my coronation. I'm running unopposed.” Sunset said with a hint of pride. Dustin then walked up right behind Sunset, who didn't notice.

“That’s what you think, princess!” Dustin said, startling Sunset while catching everyone’s attention. Sunset turned and saw Dustin, giving him the dirtiest look imaginable.

“Oh, it’s you! What do you want?” Sunset Shimmer said rather rudely.

“I hear talk that you have such a tight grip on this place that you've basically divided every student!” Dustin said, only for Sunset to scoff this.

“Yeah, so what?” Sunset said rudely, not caring the slightest.

“Well, I got news for you, bacon head! You think I’ll just sit idly while you make the lives of the students here miserable? Hell no!” Dustin said with his hands on his hips.

“You want us to deal with this punk for ya?” The skinny boy said.

“Pfft! Oh yeah, like you can kick my ass, Slim Jim!” Dustin scoffed. Snails was mad at this, but Sunset held him back.

“No, Snails! We’ve got better things to do! This lanky loser is nothing but a poser! Let’s go!” Sunset said before she turned to walk away. Dustin chuckled at this.

“Oh, I see! You’re nothing more than a coward.” Dustin said, making the Sunset stop in her tracks and look at Dustin angrily.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Sunset asked in anger.

“You claim to be a queen bee here, but in truth, you rely on your two stooges here to do your own dirty work. That proves that you are just a coward propped up behind an army of cards. And all it takes is one fell swoop to bring down your entire defenses. And with butterball and lanky here shielding ya, that would be way too easy.” Dustin smirked, the Pinkie, Applejack, Bic McIntosh and Twilight gasped that Dustin was ballsy enough to stand up to somebody like Sunset, let alone talk smack to her.

“Truth hurts, doesn’t it?” Dustin said, making Sunset was so angry at this point that she could barely think straight. Without warning, she ran to Dustin.

“YOU’RE DEAD!” Sunset yelled went to punch Dustin, but with little effort, Dustin managed to dodge. Surprising everybody present, including Sunset.

“Ooh, so close. Care to try again?” Dustin said with a smirk. Sunset went to deliver another punch, but once again, he dodged.

“I can do this all day, princess! Even with both hands behind my back.” Dustin taunted as he held both hands behind his back.

“So watcha watin’ for? Belt away!” And with that, Sunset delivered any punch, kick, swoop, anything she could muster. But no matter what Sunset threw at him, Dustin just dodged with little effort as he never moved both hands from behind him. Twilight and Spike watched with amazement, as did the other students.

“You guys seein’ this?” Applejack asked with amazement.

“Cool!” Pinkie said while she recorded the whole scene with her cellphone.

“Whoa! Dustin's got skill!” Spike said, watching the whole scene with wide eyes.

Even the Merchant saw the events while keeping himself well hidden.

“I will admit, He certainly has Randy’s fighting spirit, as well as his temper.” The merchant said as he observed the whole scene.

This went on for a whole minute or two until Sunset was after so many punches, kicks and swipes, she was panting from exhaustion exhausted. That whole minute, Sunset didn’t lay as much as a scratch on Dustin. Dustin just folded his arms to his chest and blew a small puff as Sunset, knocking her on her rear.

“How the mighty have fallen.” Dustin said with a smirk before turning to walk away. Susnet glared at Dustin, the boy who hurt her pride, with so much rage she had never felt before in her entire life. Sunset got up, still panting, her venomous glare never leaving her face.

“Don’t think for a second that I’ll let you get away with this!” Sunset, getting Dustin’s attention. “I will get you for this! And when I do, I promise you, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE HELL!” Sunset said in pure rage, but Dustin didn't back down.

“Whatever you say, bacon head?” Dustin said as he and Twilight walked away.

“He thinks he can take me down, he’s sadly mistaken. I’m a ruler with no equal!” Sunset growled in fury.

“Not this time. The new girl just signed up!” Pinkie said, surprising Sunset.

“What?!”

“I know. Her handwriting is really bad.” Pinkie said as she showed Sunset Twilight’s bad handwriting.

“Where is this Twilight Sparkle?” Sunset said to herself before turning to Applejack and Pinkie Pie “I'm looking forward to meeting the competition!” Sunset said before she walked away, her two goons following her.

“Snips, Snails, I want you two to keep an eye on this guy Twilight is with. See if you guys can find any weakness bout him.” Sunset said to her goons, who saluted in response.

“You got it!” Both boys said to her before running off.

With Dustin

Dustin was walking about in the soccer field, figuring he could use some fresh air.

"Ah. Nice day." Dustin sighed in contempt, enjoying the view outside. "A nice breath of fresh air is just what I need to calm my nerves for a bit."

While Dustin wasn't looking, Snips and Snails, Sunsets two goons, were well hidden, spying on him.

"So far, he's been standing out there, doing noting." Snails said while holding a camera.

"He better do something, otherwise I may die of boredom." Snips said with a yawn.

"So far, no sign of those two metalheads." Dustin said with a sigh of contempt. But then suddenly, a bunch or robots appeared. Dustin went completely on the defensive.

"Oh great! Just when I thought I didn't have enough to worry about!" Dustin said.

Snips and Snails were wide eyed at what they've seen.

"Huh?" Snips asked in shock.

"Whoa!" Snails said, just as shocked. "We better start getting this." Snails said to Snips, who nods and pulled out his phone and started recording as Snails readied the camera to take photos.

"Human! Surrender yourself and the Digitrix, or you will suffer immediate termination!" A robot demanded.

"Yeah, I have a better idea. How about you gear heads stand there while I reduce you into scrap metal!" Dustin said as he activated the Digitrix and just stuck with the first transformation I could spot. Once Dustin tapped onto the screen, his body was converted into millions of pixels. His human shape changed in shape and size, morphing into the shape of a quadrupedal creature. Once the blue glow died off, he was something entirely different. He resembled a massive crocodile-like creature with spikes on it's back, a long tail tipped with a blade-like barb, and the Digitrix symbol appearing on his right shoulder.

"INDESTRUCTILE! Dustin roared in a deep bellowing voice.

Name: Indestructile
Species: Lacertian
Indestructile is a behemoth of a creature to face. Created from the data of SCP-682 of the SCP Wiki, this creature is practically indestructible. He can withstanding temperatures from extreme hot to extreme cold, crushing pressures up to 1,950,626 psi, he can survive in the vacuum of space, he can even withstand intense radiation greater than the combined amount of all nuclear weaponry in existence and sustain no injuries. He can also project streams of a corrosive substance that can eat away reinforced steel in a matter of minutes, and the barb on his tail can puncture a whole through even the most impenetrable material.

"Whoa!" Both Snips and Snails said, both shocked even more by seeing Dustin transform into some giant lizard-like thing.

"A Lacertian! Fire at will!" A robot said as they fired beams at him, but he felt no pain.

"Huh, no wander this guy is called Indestructible. But let's see you metal heads withstand this!" Dustin said as he fired a stream of green fluid at the robots, some were hit by the liquid as they began to dissolve and disappear into green pixels.

During the whole fight, Snips and Snails were recording the whole scene on video with his phone.

"Dude! You getting all of this?" Snails asked.

"Oh yeah." Snips said with a nod.

Dustin lashed his tail at the remaining robots, destroying them.

"That was a little too easy." Dustin said when he saw one robot dart towards him, but he used his tail to smack the robot to the ground, then pinned it down.

"Alright, junkyard. Who do you work for." Dustin growled at the robot as it struggled out of his grasp.

"You will not escape the wrath of master Ginzo, human!" The robot said to Dustin.

"And who is this Ginzo!" Dustin growled, but the robot refused to speak. "Alright then, if you're not gonna talk, then I'll just scrap metal out of your tin can ass!" Dustin said as he crushed the robot like crumbling a sheet of paper before it disappeared into a shower of green pixels. Dustin then turned back to normal just before the bell sounded off.

"Ginzo. Whoever he is, he sounds like major big time trouble. I better talk to the merchant about this." Dustin said as he ran back into the school.

"You think we should report this to Sunset?" Snails asked.

"Yeah. I think she should definitely see this." Snips nodded as they went back inside.

Dustin walked through the lockers and noticed Twilight.

“Hey, Twi.” Dustin said to Twilight. Twilight turned to see him as he walked to her.

“Dustin. There you are. Where were you?” Twilight asked Dustin, who just shrugged.

“Outside.” Dustin was about to tell her what happened, but a familiar voice cut him off.

“Can't believe I didn't recognize you earlier. Shoulda known Princess Celestia would send her prized pupil here after my crown, and her little dog, too.” Sunset said approaching Twilight.

“Oh great! Don’t know when to step off, do you!” Dustin growled at Sunset, but she ignored him.

“It's my crown!” Twilight said to Sunset.

“Whatever. This is just a minor setback for me. You don't know the first thing about this place, and I already rule it.” Sunset said with a smirk, but Dustin stood in front of Twilight in a protective manner.

“Yeah, well if that is the case, then why do you even need Twilight’s crown? From what Twilight told me, you went througha crap load of trouble to switch it with the one that belongs here.” Dustin asked Sunset, who just chuckled at this.

“I see your little boy toy here is involved too." Sunset said, making Dustin wide eyed. "Well, here’s a pop quiz: what happens when you bring an Element of Harmony into an alternate world?” Sunset asked, leaving twilight and Dustin unable to answer.

“You don't know? Seriously?” Sunset laughed. “And you're supposed to be Princess Celestia's star student? Then again, what were the chances she'd find somepony as bright as me to take under her wing after I decided to leave Equestria? Bit embarrassing that you were the best she could do.” Sunset said as Spike began to growl.

“Oh, and I'd keep an eye on your mutt. Hate for him to be... taken away from you.” Sunset said, eyeing at Spike.

“Is that a threat?” Spike asked with a growl.

“Oh, of course not.” Sunset retorted back smugly.

“Better leave him out of this!” Dustin growled angrily.

“But I'd cut down on the chatter if I were you. Don't want everyone to know you three don't belong here, now would you? You wanna be a princess here? Please. You don't know the first thing about fitting in.” Sunset said before looking at me.

“And don’t think I’ve forgotten about you, Dustin! I will make you suffer for the humiliation you put me through earlier.” Sunset said before walking away.

“I’ll be looking forward to it!” Dustin growled angrily as he and Twilight walked off.

Sunset notices Snips and snails approach.

"I want you to follow her. Bring me something I can use just like I did with that last girl who thought she could challenge me." Sunset said to her two goons.

"You got it, Sunset Shimmer." Snips said with a salute.

"When the crown and its power are mine, Twilight Sparkle will be sorry she ever set hoof into this world. Not that she would've been much safer if she'd stayed in Equestria." Sunset said with an evil smile.

"Yeah, in Equestria." Snails said.

"And one more thing. Where you able to gather anything from that Dustin boy?" Sunset asked her two goons.

"Yeah. But you won't believe what we're about to show you." Snails said as Snips showed her the footage he recorded earlier. Sunset was shocked at what she saw.

"No way! Please tell me this isn't edited." Sunset said in total shock.

"As weird as it is, it's not." Snails said.

"Imagine our shock when we saw this." Snips said.

After seeing this, the gears in Sunset's head began to turn. If this guy was that powerful, he could be useful to her cause. After seeing the footage Snips and snails had shown her, she definitely wanted him on her side, or even take that sort of power for herself.

"So, what should we do? Post this online?" Snails asked Sunset, who only smirked evilly..

"I have a much better idea." Sunset said with an evil chuckle.