What Do Humans Dream About?

Chapters

Pleasant Dreams or Horrible Nightmares?
Formulating a Plan
Plan Put Into Action
Anon And the Ponies Talk

Pleasant Dreams or Horrible Nightmares?

It was early in the morning over the city of Canterlot, and right now Luna was all giddy, like a school filly. And the sight of the midnight alicorn in such a state was really testing Celestia’s poker face, since her muzzle was scrunched up as she’s trying not to laugh at the adorable sight of her sister. However, Twilight Sparkle and her friends, weren’t fairing that much better, as they were just barely containing their own laughter at Luna’s adorable antics.

“Luna?” Celestia said without letting out a snicker escape her lips. “What’s got you so, excitable, today?” Luna finished her little teetering session in her chair at the dining room table, she elaborated on why she was in such a good mood.

“Well sister, remember how I’ve been unable to peer into Anon’s mind, so that could see what it is that humans dream of?” Luna asked her sister, who nodded. Her mirth subsided as curiosity started to take its place.

“For the past four months since our little human friend came to Equestria, I’ve been trying to enter his mind when he’s asleep, but something keeps me from doing so. HOWEVER!” Luna exclaimed causing the seven mares to flinch back. “I have managed to forge a new form of my Dream Walker spell, and it should allow me to finally enter Anon’s mind to see his’s dreams. And, if I adjust the spell properly with the Mind Meld spell I used when you all helped me with the Tantabus, then I should be able to bring all of you in the dream with me.”

The ponies seemed really intrigued by this prospect of Luna’s. ever since Anon was found in the castles library, the ponies have been curious as to who or what he is, but whenever Anon is asked any question he strangely only give half-hearted answers. It’s kind of like Anon is in daze whenever he’s asked questions. Another thing that ponies find odd about Anon, was that he never really seems to react to things as one would expect. Like during the changeling invasion during Cadence’s & Shinig’s wedding, Anon seemed to be completely unaffected by the whole thing, heck, Chrysalis tried threatening him but he just…seemed unfazed. If some creature like Anon can stand up to a raging changeling queen, then he should have some interesting dreams.

“Have you told Anon about this new version of your Dream Walker spell yet, Luna?” Celestia inquired, to which Luna shook her head.

“Neigh sister. I wish to keep it a secret, for it would be a far better surprise when we arrive in Anon’s dream.” Luna stated as she takes a sip of her tea, before taking a quick bite of a blueberry scone, and swallowing it. “So, will you all join me in surprising our dear human friend?”

“I’m in!” Pinkie Pie immediately said as she bounced in her chair, which wasn’t all that surprising.

“Eh why not, this sound like it could be fun.” Rainbow said nonchalantly as she leaned back in her chair.

“I’ve always been curious as to what it is that Anon dreams about, so this should be very interesting to see.” Twilight remarked to herself before agreeing to the idea.

“If it’s not an inconvenience, then, I suppose I’m up for it.” Fluttershy said as she fiddles with her tea cup.

“This does sound like it would a rather interesting idea, so I suppose I could join you all on this little venture.” Rarity said to her friends.

“Well if everypony else is joining in on the fun, Ah suppose I should join in as well.” Applejack finished off the agreement circle of ponies. Everypony then looked at Celestia, who seemed to be thinking about her answer.

“I must admit, I am curious on what it is that humans dream about…” Celestia then looks to her sister. “Count me in on this venture Luna.”

Luna clapped her hooves together in joy, as she begins to tell on how they will go about this dream walking. Once night has fallen, they would all meet up in Luna’s quarters, as she’s not quite confident to use it at range just yet. Now once they’ve all convened in Luna’s chambers, and Luna has casted the spell, they would traverse the dream realm till they find Anon’s dream door. With the plan set, the ponies just had to wait till it was night time, and make sure not to spill the beans to the surprise to Anon.

The group perked up when Anon cam strolling into the dining hall, humming a small tune to himself as he looked well rested. Compared to how he usually looked, which made him look like he’s hardly had a wink of sleep.

“Morning girls.” Anon said to the group, but stopping in place when he noticed Twilight and her friends. “Well this is a surprise, what are you six doing here? Does Equestria need saving again?”

“No, no, nothing like that.” Twilight quickly said. “We’re…ugh, just, visiting! Yeah, just visiting the princess for breakfast.” The rest of the group nodded while agreeing with Twilight. Anon quirked a brow for a second, before continuing on gathering his own breakfast.

“Ooooookay. Well, you girls enjoy your visit.” Anon said as he took his plate of pancakes, scrambled eggs, and mug of coffee with him back to his room. but as he left the dining hall, Celestia, Luna & Twilight’s heighten hearing heard Anon whisper something.

“Ponies are weird no matter what time of day it is.”

~~~~~

Hours have gone by and now it was midnight, well, five minutes to midnight. The ponies wanted to make doubly sure that Anon was fast asleep in his room, before the ponies proceeded with their plan. Luna’s room has been adjusted to house another queen size bed, for Celestia, and six moderate size beds for Twilight and her friends.

“Alright, is everypony ready for this miraculous voyage to the unknown?” Luna asked excitedly, her giddiness from earlier today returning. Causing the seven other mare’s to laugh, snicker, giggle, or chortle.

“Yes sister, I do believe we are ready.” Celestia said as she get’s comfortable in her own bed.

“Then let us begin!”

The seven ponies got comfortable in their beds, and the sleep that was slowly taking hold of them in the past two hours finally struck, sending the seven mares into slumber. When the ponies were fast asleep, Luna was levitated into the air, hovering just a foot off the ground, where seven thin tendrils of light emerged from her horn and made their way over to the others, gently placing their tips on their foreheads.

All eight ponies opened their eyes and found themselves in a starry landscape, surrounded by hundreds, upon thousands of doors. Each one branding a Cutie Mark and a ponies name right under it. All of the ponies who weren’t Celestia & Luna, marveled at the sight before them.

“A wondrous sight is it not?” Luna asked bemusedly with a sly smirk on her muzzle.

“Yeah.” Applejack said as she looked at the limitless amount of doors. “So this is how ya’ll are able to travel from dream, to dream princess?”

“Indeed Applejack. Now, let us see if we can find Anon’s door.”

All of the doors then started to whiz past the group, turning into two blurred lines flanking them. a moment later and the two whizzing rows of doors came to an abrupt halt, and a new column of doors flanked the ponies, but one door has caught their immediate attention. The door bared Anon’s name…but the image above it was, unusual. It looked like the image of Anon’s hand, but it’s covered in a strange haze, what the entire image means no pony could fathom. Putting the image to the side, the ponies opened the door to Anon’s dream…and were immediately enveloped in pitch darkness. The ponies were confused. Anon should be fast asleep by now, so the ponies should be able to see whatever he is dreaming, but everywhere they looked there was nothing but empty blackness. Even when Celestia lit her horn to produce light, nothing changed.

But before any of the ponies could even remark on the experience thus far, they all heard what sound like a heartbeat, and a low far off rumbling. Then all of sudden the eight mares heard some kind of feminine voice, but they couldn’t make out what she was saying, it was as if she was whispering and yet was able to be slightly heard. the ponies tried to focus on the voice, trying to catch what she is saying.

Then all of sudden the mares screamed as a loud thunderous explosion caught them all by surprise, as smoke enveloped everything, and blanketing everything and the eight ponies in the void. Once the ringing in their ears had died down, the ponies looked around and as the smoke cleared away…they found themselves in a barren wasteland. Pillars of rocks and dust could be seen for miles, but what captured the mares attention was the swirling nexus of green lightning assaulting the ground, puncturing the stone floor.

Another explosion sounded, and this time it was followed by the frightful wailing of somepony screaming. And when the ponies turned to look where the screaming came from, they saw Anon soaring out of a enormous cloud of smoke and ash, and was sailing right for the nexus! Acting on instinct Twilight ignited her horn to grab Anon, and pull him to her. But nothing happened! Anon continued to sail through the air, before colliding with the myriad of lightning bolts, each one striking and setting Anon’s delicate skin aflame! Causing him to screaming in pain. Mere seconds of the agonizing assault later, and the nexus of lightning bolts vanished, leaving Anon a burnt crisp on the harden floor, body smoking and skin looking like deeply seared burns. All eight ponies rushed over to his side to comfort him, but they were stopped when the ground shook violently, causing them all to trip, while Anon slowly got up and tried to run.

Then from where the nexus of lightning was moments ago, a giant pillar of fire erupted from the ground, pushing away all of the ponies and Anon away, as rocks & embers scattered across the land. The pillar of fire then vanished as suddenly as it had appeared, and the ponies watched as the flaming shaft turned into a twisting tornado of wind & rocks, sucking in everything. Including Anon!

The man was being toppled and tossed about against the rough rocky surface, tearing patches of his seared flesh off, causing him to cry out in pain again & again. No longer able to bear this sight, Rainbow Dash & Fluttershy flew towards their human friend, pushing past the wind assaulting them.

“Hang on Anon, we’re coming!” Rainbow shouted as she and Fluttershy got closer. And when they reached him they swung their hooves at him, to grab his arms. Only for them to pass right through him! “What!?” Rainbow said in shock as she, and Fluttershy tried again, and again to grab Anon.

“Rainbow I can’t grab him!” Fluttershy cried out as tears flowed from her eyes, helplessly watching Anon’s body be beaten up along the jagged rocks of the landscape. Just barely stopping a few feet away from the tornado, Anon has managed to grab onto some jutting rocks, and tried weakly to pull himself away from the sinister twister, while Rainbow & Fluttershy continue to weakly grab him.

“Come on stupid dream, let, me, GRAB HIM!” Rainbow roared out in frustration.

Just as the rest of the group managed to make their way to the trio, dodging all the incoming rocks being absorbed into the twister, Anon lost his grip, and was pulled into the tornado! The ponies all collectively shouted ‘NO!’ as they watched Anon being dragged down the hole the fiery pillar made. All ponies with wings took to the air, and dove after Anon, Twilight having to use her magic to carry Applejack, Pinkie Pie & Rarity as they traveled for what seemed like miles, as they all watch Anon get swept all over, battering into the sides of the tunnel. Blood and skin being torn from his person, and passing by the ponies, all who know dawned a face of horror.

But once they reached the end of the tunnel, the ponies gasped in terrified horror at what they saw.

Music: Aviators – No One Will Save You.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqdyyxdZ4cQ

Endless waves of lava rode and raised, like ocean waves during a storm. As pillars of fire erupt from the crimson depths, smoke plumes caked the ‘sky’ above the ponies, smelling of sulfur and ash. The sheer heat of the world around was enough to immediately make everypony break into a feverish sweat. Dotting the endless ocean of red lava, were towers and pillars of jagged spiked rocks, all growing with each new wave, and pulsing with veins of fire. None of the ponies knew where they were, but if they had to guess…this was as close as to Tartarus as they can get.

The ponies were knocked out of their stunned state when they heard Anon scream. Looking down the ponies watched as something emerged from the waves of lave, a titanic boat of stone emerged, its head piece that of seven snakes skeletons, with magma oozing from their eyes, and smoke seeping from their mouths. Anon crashed at the center of the boats deck, where the ponies quickly rushed to him, and examined Anon. He was nothing but a battered body, missing large chunks of his skin, with blood gushing from him. Luna & Celestia tried to use healing magic on him, try to relieve the pain he was clearly in, but nothing was working! They tried again and again, but—

“Why isn’t our magic working!” Celestia shrieked as she tried one more time with her healing spell.

The alicorns were stopped, when they heard something crumbling. Looking to the back of the boat, they saw as a large mass of rock slowly broke away, revealing something underneath. And what they saw could only be described as, a monster. The body was like Anon’s, but the skin was rotting clean off the bones, and instead of a human head, a giant lizard-like skull sat. three eye sockets covered it’s face in a twisted way, as the biddy red iris looked squarely down at the group, before four black leathery tongues slithered from the broken maw of the monster. It then rose up showing its rotting innards as a pair of massive black dragon-like wings flared from behind.

“N-no.” the ponies heard Anon say, before scampering away in terror, when the monster reached out with a boney clawed hand.

The ponies rushed to Anon’s side, trying to defend him, but that’s when their eyes were set another new sight. A formation of towering rocks now stood before them, with solid steaming land of black rock laid, as waves of lava crashed into them. but that’s not what the ponies & Anon were focusing on. They were focusing on the swirling flames that were erupting from the cove in the rock formation’s bastion. Plumes of smoke also wafted from the waves, mixing with the flames to create, something. To the ponies it looked like the roaring flames, and hissing smoke were trying to form something. Then from the skies above, several green lightning bolts struck the mass of fire & smoke…and revealed to the ponies another monstrosity.

Now sticking out of the large rock formations, looming over the ponies & Anon, was a towering monstrosity. It’s body was like a dragon, but spikes of bone torn out from its chest, shoulders, and neck. It’s four massive wings eclipsed the very sky of this darken and horrifying world, while it’s long head peered down at the whole group. Six eyes of tainted red & yellow stared down at the ponies, the large nostril of the monster plumed smoke, while giving a horrific toothy grin along its long and narrowed jaw. The monsters neck stretched out from its body, like a massive snake, it’s mouth scooping up tons of lava, mixing with its sickly green drool. When the head was only a few feet from the front of the boat, the monster’s six eyes stared squarely at Anon, causing him to shiver with fear…before speaking in a hollow, yet sadistically playful voice.

“You. Are. MINE! Anon.” The monster then started to laugh so loudly, that it caused the waves of lava to rock the boat, sending the crew tumbling over themselves.

The ponies heard the monster take a quick inhale, before spewing out a stream of fire, which spawned a pack of six black boned wolves set on fire! The infernal beast let out unsettling wailing howls, before literally lobbing their flaming skulls at the group! The ponies couldn’t dodge the attacks, but they didn’t have to, as the skulls flew right through them, and latched themselves onto Anon! the young man cried out in pain as the teeth drove into his bare skin, or exposed muscles, before they heads had flames spew from their clamped maws!

“AGH-ahahahahahah!” Anon cried out as he rolled on the boat’s deck, trying to pry the skulls off him, but only causing more pain.

The ponies finally snapped out at the shocked and horrified state, and tried to help Anon. but like before, nothing they attempted to do did anything, which seemed to only amuse the towering monstrosity as it chortled in delight. The monster then spewed another stream of fire its mouth, creating another pack of wolves which launched their flaming skulls at Anon, causing more of them to clamp down onto his body.

“Get away from Anon!” Twilight screamed as she fired blast after blast at the wolves, accomplishing nothing.

“Leave him alone you disgusting brutes!” Rarity shrilled as she to used her own bolts of magic, but like Twilight, or the others who were either trying to hit the wolves, or pry the skulls off Anon, did nothing!

“Luna stop this, end this nightmare!” Celestia shouted as she fired her strongest magical blast, which phased through everything, not doing anything helpful.

“I’m trying!” Luna cried as she tries to erase this horrible nightmare.

While the ponies were distracted by the wolves, they didn’t noticed that Anon had jumped the ship, the wolf skulls still latched onto him, and was hobbling across the black stone land. His feet burning from the intense heat of the stony surface. The ponies only noticed that Anon was gone, when the wolves jumped the ship, and gave chase after the tortured young man. The ponies left the ship and chased after the wolves & Anon, with Luna continuing to try and end the nightmare.

“There. Is. No. Escape. Anon!” the voice of the towering monster said as the ponies continued to chase after Anon. who was stopped when one of the wolves tackled him, and started to maul him with its claws.

“Get away from him!” Celestia and the six element barriers shouted in unison.

The ponies tried again and again to try and help their suffering human friend out of this nightmare, but their spirits were rapidly being drained as they continually fail to help him. the ground beneath the group rumbled, before breaking, and showing the monsters head emerge from the fiery depths, mouth closed tightly with Anon on the tip of his nose.

“Stop this!” Luna said as she tried to stop the nightmare, as the monster tossed Anon into the air.

“Stop it!” Luna begged as her horn glowed white, while watching Anon flail about as he goes back down towards the monster, whose massive maw was stretched wide open. And just as Anon was about to be lost for good…

“STOP IT!”

Luna screamed as loud in her Royal Canterlot Voice, as everything was enveloped in blinding white light. Seemingly erasing everything…before everything went…black.

~~~~~

“Celestia.”

“Hey, Celestia. Wake up.” the aged alicorn was stirred from her sleep, slowly coming to the world of the living, where she saw Anon looming over her with an awkward smile on his face. “Well good morning sleepy head. honestly Celestia, how could the ruler of Equestria sleep past the time to raise the sun?”

Celestia looked around, and the clock showed that it was 10 o’clock in the morning, but it was still night outside. Her ears then started to come into focus, picking up the clearly panicked voices of the citizens crying out in the city. The alicorn then looked at Anon, her eyes quivering as she slowly remembered the horrible, dark nightmare that she just witnessed in Anon, all the while the young man looked down at her with a worried look.

“Celestia what’s wrong, you’re starting—WHOA!”

Celestia lunged at Anon, wrapping the young man in her hooves and wings, nuzzling into the side of his head. Anon just stood there, stiffen and unsure what is wrong with the alabaster alicorn. The only thing that Anon did was slowly place his hands on Celestia’s back, and began gently patting her.

“There, there Celestia, I’m sure you’ll get past…whatever it is that you’re going through.” Anon said, not exactly sure what to actually say.

“Anon…” Celestia said through her tears. “No matter what you’re going through, you can always lean on me. for anything!” Celestia blubbered as she went back to just hugging the young man. Anon wasn’t sure what the alicorn meant by that remark, so the only thing he could do was comfort the mare, but as he did so, one thought came to his mind.

‘If these ponies have these random mood swing, at all times…I might lose mind.’

Formulating a Plan

A whole day has gone by ever since the ponies managed to delve into the dream world of Anon’s mind. And the princess, along with Twilight Sparkle and her friends, are still feeling uneasy about what they had witnessed, that they couldn’t sleep that night. The next day wasn’t exactly all that better either.

Luna especially was having a hard time trying to figure out what she just seen in Anon’s dreams. Whenever a pony has a dream, it’s as clear as day of what they were dreaming about, and ponies had control over what they dream about. Even when a pony has a nightmare, the pony has some modicum of control over it. But no matter what the pony was dreaming about, Luna could always interact with the dream or nightmare, and has never seen any ponies dream world be so…so…Luna couldn’t even describe the nightmare.

The images of seeing Anon in such a desolate and, barren dead world like that. And seeing him being tossed around like a leaf in the wind, and subjected to just torment…and the screaming. Luna, no, none of the mares have heard any creature cry out in pain or despair as Anon did. And those monsters. Not even Discord at his worst could’ve imagined anything so horrifying, or as sadistic as anything like the monsters from that nightmare.

Like her sister, Celestia was unable to shake off what they’ve seen in the nightmare. As a princess that took pride in providing a safe environment for her subjects, so seeing them in any sort of pain made the alicorn feel uneasy. So seeing Anon being struck by lightning, nearly blown up by the pillar of fire, or having his body torn by the horrid landscape or those, monstrous wolves…pained her. especially since she could do nothing to help, or even ease his pain. All she could do was just stand there, and watch this frail human who maybe a goofball, but is a person who just seems to be the most friendliest being in existence.

Just like the princesses, the element bearers were also having a hard time handling what they’ve witnessed to.

Poor Fluttershy & Pinkie were probably the most affected out of the group. After all, Pinkie’s entire existence was to make others happy, or to simply seeing them be happy. And Fluttershy cherished all forms of life, she wanted them to be safe and happy, so they could live peaceful lives. So having seen Anon go through such things, and being unable to help him, it brought tears and great heartache to them. but even when they awoke from that horrible nightmare, and Anon showed no signs of having a nightmare, the two of them wondered…was Anon hiding some kind of horrific trauma, or great pain behind a mask of normalcy & cheerfulness?

Twilight tried to find a reasonable explanation why Anon had such a horrific nightmare. As she’s never seen the human show any signs of being plagued by them, or that there was anything that would cause him to dream up such a, terrible thing. but no matter what she’s read about pony psychology and the correlation it has with dreams, nothing told her on why Anon had a nightmare like that. But that’s when Twilight began speculate. No sane pony would have such horrid nightmares like that, so the lavender alicorn thought perhaps Anon was…could possibly be hiding…a fractured mind? As she thought about it, it sort of makes sense, a mind that is not fully ‘stable’ would surely have twisted dreams. But Anon showed no signs of being mentally handicapped or fractured. So…what could it all mean?

Rainbow Dash tries to hide her concern of the human, even when she woke up and saw Anon being hugged by the princesses & her friends, she tried to save face. but she couldn’t fully hide her concern for the human. She was also felly greatly depressed, as she was unable to help Anon in his nightmare. Rainbow Dash has always loved of being the hero of the group, swooping in and trying to save somepony from their troubles, but when she couldn’t even touch anything in the nightmare and was just basically sitting on the sidelines, watching everything play out. She felt like a failure, and she hated it.

Rarity & Applejack may not show, or look as visibly shaken up by the experience, they still felt the horrible inside. Neither of them liked seeing others suffer, or even look like they were having the worst time. So seeing Anon, someone that they see as a harmless absent-minded goofball go through all that pain, and being unable to even escape it, or even be able to be helped in any way. Made the fashionista and farmer feel really lousy as heroines, cause if they couldn’t even help somepony with their nightmares, then can they really help any pony awake and having difficulties in real life?

~~~~~

Anon was currently sitting in a chair that’s situated next to his rooms fireplace, reading a book that was basically a ponified version of the Beauty & Beast fairy tale, while listening to some songs on his smart phone. Which thankfully has a solar powered charger.

Ever since Anon was basically dumped into this world of ponies, he’s…well, I wouldn’t exactly say hate it being in Equestria. But, there were certainly things that he could do without. For example, he would really love it if the ponies of this world were less, intrusive, especially when it came to his personal space. It’s like the concept of keep your distance from someone, respecting their social boundary is none-existent to these ponies, as they take almost any chance to nuzzle him or just lean against him.

Another thing that Anon kind of finds annoying with the ponies, is how much they like to be, or even feel like they’re in control. Although…considering how much control the ponies have over their country, that shouldn’t be that surprising. I mean for fucks sake ponies control the damn weather, and move the damn sun & moon around their planet.

But probably the most, not so annoying—but is annoying—is how much the ponies believe they are Anon’s best friend. The moment that Anon was found by the ponies, they immediately warmed up to him, heck, the freaking rulers of the ponies gave him a room that would be like at the most fanciest of fanciest hotels…while just assuming Anon was a just like them…all without taking into consideration if wondering if Anon turned out to be a bad guy, a serial killer, or even a demented mad man that wants to burn everything. Or even be a sadistic pervert. Seriously, these ponies are way to, trusting for Anon’s taste. Doesn’t help that they seem to be complete pushovers, until something strokes their whole happy society the wrong way.

In general, Anon just finds the ponies to be just weird.

Take yesterday for example. When Anon awoke up, the first thing he noticed was that it was still dark out…at 10 am in the morning, and the only thing he could hear was ponies freaking out and running around, like a whole flock of chickens that were just recently at the chopping block. And when he went to Celestia’s room, she wasn’t there, so Anon had to walk the whole length of the castle to Luna’s room, where he found the princesses, and the ponies that are basically this worlds version of superheroes. All still fast asleep, but it looked like they were having nightmares. Then when he woke up Celestia, she pretty much glued herself to Anon’s side, and was acting like an overprotective mom. Same with the other mares when they woke up, they basically glued themselves to Anon, and talked in a way that made them sound like their talking to someone who was on their death bed.

“What was all that about? I didn’t think anything could get these ponies down in the dumps.” Anon said to himself as he flips the page of his book.

“Anon?” the voice of Celestia called out from the door of the room, causing Anon to inwardly groan that his peaceful afternoon was going to be disturbed.

“Is there something you need Celestia?” Anon said in as much as a calm and restrained tone, trying to not show or give away that he was annoyed.

That’s another thing that Anon hates about the ponies…they don’t knock or announce that their about to enter a room, they just walk in to someone’s room without any confirmation they could come in. the worst of it was whenever that pink pony just, spawns into existence, and does something so random or bizarre…that Bugs Bunny would be proud of. Celestia then made her way over to Anon, a concern look still etched on her face.

“I just came to see how you’re doing today. Anything bothering you, causing any discomfort?”

‘No…that is until you showed up. You fat flanked pony.’ Anon internally mocked as he flipped another page of his book. “Nothing really. Why do you ask?” Anon asked as he looks away from the book, and watched as Celestia fidgeted slightly.

“Oh no reason, I just wanted to make your fine is all, and if you needed anything. Or just wanted to talk.” Celestia said to the human, Anon just quirked an eyebrow, basically telling Celestia that he wasn’t in the mood to talk, and would much rather read.

“Well…after seeing that you’re perfectly fine, I’ll just get out of your hair.” The alicorn then made her way over to the door, not before giving the human a brief nuzzle. But before she left the room, she looked over shoulder back at Anon.

“If you ever do need anything, or just wanted to talk Anon, don’t be afraid to come and find me.”

“Will do princess.” Anon said offhandedly as he just goes about readying his book, as he listens for the door to close. Once the door did close, Anon gives off a small groan, before going back to reading his book. But after Celestia had just left, Anon’s stomach grumbled.

“I should probably get something to eat, before I get to into my book.”

~~~~~

In the dining hall, Luna, and the element bearers were having an early lunch, while discussing their own experience in Anon’s nightmare from the other night. All in conclusion, was just a horrible experience that no creature should ever have. Heck, the following night after that day, none of the ponies . During this discussion Luna has proposed an idea.

“You want to go back into Anon’s dreams?” Twilight said dumbfounded as she looks at Luna.

“Yes Twilight, I can’t help feel that there’s something wrong with Anon. that nightmare was not normal, and if my hunch about Anon suffering in silence is true…then I wanna help him.” Luna said confidently as she stood up on her hind legs, front hooves firmly planted on the table, a look of pure determination on her muzzle.

“Then you can count me in on this as well!” Pinkie said as she stepped forth. “No pony deserves to have bad dreams like that, so if I can help in any way princess, then I’ll do it!”

The other ponies weren’t as enthusiastic as the pink pony, or as the midnight alicorn, as they were still shaken up by their first trip to Anon’s dream. But as Luna, Pinkie, and soon enough Twilight, began talking about what they should do in Anon’s dreamworld, the others eventually came around and offered to help. That’s when Celestia walked into the dining hall, and once she asked what the group was talking about, and was given an explanation of what Luna is planning, Celestia practically jumped at the chance to help the little human. But as the ponies talked about their plan, they didn’t notice Anon was hanging out by the door, listening in on their plan.

And when Anon learned that the ponies have entered his dreams, he became just a little more…frustrated would be the right word. Not borderline angry, just, frustrated. Cause not only did he learn that the ponies could now delve into his mind, but they just did it without even asking for his consent, or permission to even go into his head. awake or not! But after learning this, Anon’s mind started to put two and two together, and figured out why the princesses and the heroines of this world have been, acting up all day yesterday. They’ve must’ve seen one of the weird dreams he often has.

That’s when Anon got an idea…a wonderfully, awful idea to mess with the ponies. And maybe teach them a lesson about giving the human space, both in the waking world, and in the dream world. leaving the dining hall behind, Anon stopped by the kitchen to directly get his own lunch, and once he got a cart of food he made his way to the library, and stocked up on several books.

“If this somehow works at all, I got a good way to mess with the ponies.” Anon said to himself as he closed the door to his room, and began reading various books at once, and eating some of his favorite foods

Author's Note

all i can say right is this: Discord is going to need a lot of buttered popcorn and a hotdog!

Plan Put Into Action

Author's Note

sorry this chapter took so long for those waiting for it, i tried to make it a collection of the dreams i could remember after posting the last Chapter. hopefully it's good enough folks, i maybe bias because i made the chapter.

Plan Put Into Action

It was once again night time, and once again in the dream realm, princess Luna, her sister, and the element bearers stood in the ethereal plain. Standing right in front of the black door that bared Anon’s name & dream mark. But unlike the first time where the ponies were eager to enter the dream world of Anon, the eight ponies were cautious this time and were mentally preparing themselves. If Anon really is mentally tortured as they believe he is, then the ponies need to tread lightly, for a pony with a tormented mind can cause severe problems for not only the dreamer, but those surveying the dream as well.

“Is everypony ready?” Luna asked the seven ponies behind her, who nodded with resolve in their eyes. Ready to set out on their mission to help their wayward friend from his mental torture. “Alright then. Here we go!”

Luna used her magic to slowly open the door, and just like before, the ponies were enveloped in total darkness, not a spec of light to be seen. The only sources of light in this pitch-black void was the light coming from Luna’s, Celestia’s, Twilight’s and Rarity’s horns. The ponies used their limited source of light to maneuver through the darkness, but it seems that no matter which way they went, they couldn’t find anything. And the eerie haunting silence of the void didn’t help matters.

“I don’t like this ya’ll. It’s to…quite.” A shiver ran down Applejack’s spine as she and the others continued on their trudge through the darkness, the silence only being slightly broken by the groups hooves clip clopping against the floor.

“Stay on your hooves ponies, we mustn’t lose focus.” Celestia said as she tries to raise the morale of the group.

“Hey look over there!” Pinkie pointed out into the distance off to their right.

The group turned to look where Pinkie Pie pointed, and was now walking towards. The group followed behind the pink mare, towards the single column of narrow light that they just, spawned in the darkness. As the mares reached the narrow column of light, they found a small little bell, with two notes on each of sides. Ring Me was read on the left, and for some reason on the right it read…Eat Me? the ponies were very hesitant of even touch the bell, as they all collectively thought that it might triggered something, but maybe if they don’t do something then the ponies might not be able to proceed forward.

With great caution, Twilight used her magic to grab the bell, and to hers, and the others surprise, nothing happened. Giving out a premature sigh of relief the purple alicorn gave the bell a single ring…which made it quack like a duck?

“…what?” Rainbow deadpanned as she and the others just looked at the bell. Twilight brought the bell in for a closer look, a look of confusion on her face, before ringing the bell again. And this time making it sound like a pony yodeling.

“Well, at least it’s not something like a horrid monster or anything.” Rarity remarked as Twilight rang the bell a few more times, causing to sound like a laughing baby, tap shoe dancing, and even somepony blowing a few notes on a harmonica.

“Maybe it’s a, dud?” Fluttershy guessed as Twilight gave one last ring, and getting a really loud raspy achoo.

“Maybe Fluttershy’s right.” Twilight agreed before preparing to ring the bell one last time. “But why would Anon’s dream have an off-sounding bell?”

Before any pony else could remark on Twilight’s question, the bell gave out this horrifying shrilling scream, which caused the Twilight to drop the bell while the others jumped back. The bell then shattered like glass when it hit the floor, but when it did the void the ponies stood was instantly turned into what looked like a massive room, with toppled over chairs and tables all over the place, with shattered plates, bowls, and silverware cluttering the floor.

“Where are we?” Fluttershy asked as she and the others started to cautiously stroll through the destroyed room.

“Kind of reminds me of the Cloudsdale cafeteria after that one big food fight in 5th grade.” Rainbow commented as she hovered over the group, scanning over the toppled tables, where she saw something rush through a nearby door, causing some shattered plates to clatter.

“What was that?” Applejack asked wearily.

“Something rushed into a door, over here!” Rainbow guided her friends to said door, where they all rushed through, and saw the briefest glimpse of a shadow go off to the right.

“Anon!”

Pinkie squealed as she all but ran down the hall, her friends and the princesses following close behind her. but when they reached the end of the hall, they didn’t find Anon, instead they found a big gaping hole that leads to what looked to be a forest. The ponies hesitantly leave the building, and as the last of them left the opened hallway, it just vanished, like it was never there. but aside from the hallway just vanishing into thin air, the ponies then watched as the normal looking forest gradually changes, to what looked like a very flourishing jungle, with exotic floral now surrounding them. the denser atmosphere of the jungle has made the dream land darker, but various forms of bio-luminescent lights from mushrooms, flowers and some other plants, and small insects. All in all, this jungle light show was, mesmerizing.

“So beautiful.” Was all Twilight could say, as the lights of this dreamworld jungle bedazzled her, and her fellow mares agreed as they could only nod.

As the lights of the jungle and insects continue to wonder the ponies, eyes slowly start to emerge from the bark of the trees that the ponies. They’re distorted irises gleefully looked at the ponies, as they continue to be bewitched by the luminescent light show, roots and vines slowly inching towards the eight mares, where they were snatched up like mice being caught by a snake. The ponies immediately started struggle to get out of the vines, but the vines continued to coil and tighten around them, even the ponies that could use magic couldn’t escape the vines and roots.

“What’s going on?!” Rainbow shouted as she tries to push the vines off her, but they just got tighter.

“The dream world…it’s actually reacting to us, this time!” Luna said as she tries to use her magic to force the vines and roots off herself. But her actions were stopped when she, and the others, heard what sounded like childish laughter and giggles. “Whose there!” Luna barked as she scanned the forest for the owner/s of the laughter.

The ponies then watched as the trees of the jungle began to swirl and spiral around them, the eyes on the trees becoming more prominent as they peered down at the ponies, the luminescent glow of the foliage now becoming more ominous and ill-tiding, than bewitchingly alluring. Then from the meshed together tree tops the ponies saw the image of a pure black snake appear, its scales shimmering from the light of the foliage, causing it to gain a night sky aesthetic, while its eyes looked like swirling stars in an aurora. The ponies felt that the longer they stared into the large reptiles eyes, the felt as if they were being swallowed up in the spiraling galaxy of stars in those shimmering orbs…but in reality, they were being swallowed up. the bodies of the ponies looked they were being twisted and warped, like length of laffy taffy being put through the machine as its being stretched, and folded.

The void of the endless black seas stretched on as far as any could see, the blacken tides rise and fall, crashing into one another as white and blue thunder and lightning strike from the clouds. The ponies could only drift among the ebony sea as drift wood, their eyes in a dazed state as they are berated by crashing waves, the light that flashed in the sky high above them, as their eyes danced with light.

Celestia blinked as she was now staring up at a clear blue sky. she then noticed that she was laying on something extremely soft and plush, turning her head to the side, the aged alicorn found herself on a large white bed, with pillows that are stitched with golden threads. Looking back up the mare continued to look at the crisp blue sky, before watching it rapidly go from early morning, midday, late afternoon to midnight, and back to early morning again.

“Enjoying your sleep Celestia?” the alicorn bolted up right as she heard Anon’s voice. But as she sat up, she found herself back in the same empty void that she and the others started out in, and found her fellow dream walkers scattered about.

“Is everypony alright?” Celestia asked her companions as she slowly rose to her hooves, getting various murmurs of affirmation.

“Yeah, but wow, was that strange.” Twilight said as she rubbed her head. “I was just in this large cavernous room, with all these things that looked like books floating around, but when they opened up these shiny discs things came zipping out, and whenever one touched me I…I don’t know what happened, but it was like I saw different worlds.”

“I didn’t like where I was.” Fluttershy said as she shivered. “It looked Manehatten, but it was all destroyed and frozen in ice and snow.”

Each of the ponies told about the weird things they each either saw, witnessed, or experienced, but as they all began going into details of happened to each of them they heard clapping coming from behind them. slowly turning to look behind then, the ponies were anxious at what they may find, but when they fully tuned to look behind them they found Anon, in a stylish black and midnight blue suit clapping his hands. The ponies rushed off towards the human but the moment they embraced him, the human just turned to smoke, and the ponies once again found themselves in the wrecked cafeteria.

“Okay what is going on!” Rarity screamed, disregarding all of her lady-like manners. Now just thoroughly over with this crazy dream.

“Princess Luna, can’t you just make Anon appear whenever you want?” Pinkie questioned.

“This is my dream.” The ponies jumped as Anon’s voiced echoed in their heads. “And I am the master here.”

The ponies looked frantically everywhere to see if they can find Anon, but the landscape around them just continued to change into various locations, from what looked like a hotel lobby. To a large nature landscape. The ponies eyes could track everything that everything that was flying past them, as the world around just continued to change.

Back in the real world, Discord sat on a large theater chair, 3-D glasses perched on his muzzle, a large bucket of buttered and hot sauce popcorn, and large water gallon soda sitting beside him. As he watched on a flat TV screen floating in front of him, watching the ponies once again entranced by the dancing lights of the jungle. Taking a large paw full of popcorn, Discord munched away noisily on the popcorn, before washing it down with a few big gulps of his soda.

“I don’t think I could have such wonderfully chaotically sporadic dreams like this even if I tried!”

Discord quickly applaud before again taking a big paw full of popcorn, and shoving it into his mouth, as the ponies were now being chased by strange otherworldly creatures with bizarre armor and weapons, before they were sucked through a portal…and were now in a strange looking laboratory, with two oddly shaped robots with singular eyes.

“I have a feeling that this Anon fella, and I would actually be the best of friends.” Discord mused as he snapped his talons, and summoned a big fat hot dog with ketchup, mustard, chocolate sauce and sprinkles. “Maybe after this whole dream thing, I should pop in on Anon and see where we go from there.”

As Discord went back to solely focusing on what was happening on screen, the ponies were in what looked like a drowned city, with screaming and rambling twisted looking Anon’s chasing them. the spirit of chaos could only just grin at what he was watching, as he ate his dog and popcorn slowly as he just, enjoyed what the humans unusual mind just throw, whatever it was dreaming up at the ponies. All of which were either crying, screaming in fright, or just begging for the whole thing to just end.

~~~~~

It was a bright and sunny morning in Equestria, and in his chambers Anon was sleeping away peacefully, but his sleep soon came to a close as his body decided he’s had enough sleep, and forced the young man to wake up. slowly sitting up in his bed, the groggy eyes of Anon slowly blink the sleep crud that accumulated in his lids, before stretching out his body as he let out a loud yawn. Emerging from his bed Anon made his way over to his rooms bathroom, where he answered the call of nature, giving out a pleasant sigh of relief as his body visibly relaxed. Once his duty to the oval office was over with, Anon quickly hopped into the shower of his room, and started to scrub himself clean. Despite all of the small annoyances that the ponies give him, Anon does appreciate some of the little normal things they do.

“I wonder what I should have for breakfast today.” Anon grumbled as he rinsed the shampoo out of his hair. Perhaps he could try to make something that had a more, savory meat taste to it, course for that to happen he’s going to need some choice ingredients.

“Guess I’m stuck with just my usual breakfast, until I figure out how to get substitutes for what I need.”

Anon exited the shower and began drying himself off, before heading into his room to put on fresh clothes. But as he was getting dressed, Anon noticed how dark it was. Looking out a window, Anon saw that it was still night out, even when it was ten in the morning, scratching his head Anon thought back to the idea he had the other day before going to sleep.

“…I guess whatever I ended up dreaming up, may have been a little to much.” Anon said to himself.

“That would be an understatement.” A sudden voice said which caused Anon to jerk back, and flail while giving a sharp gasp. Turning to see who else was in the room, Anon found Discord just laying down in mid-air.

“Discord? What are you doing here?”

“Oh nothing really, I just came to say bravo my boy, bravo!” Discord cheered as he clapped his paw and eagles talon, while Anon just looked confusedly at the chaos spirit.

“What are you talking about?”

“I talking about that jumbled chaotic mess of a dream you had last night my boy!” Discord said as he stood up straight. “I don’t even I could come up with something so jumbled and mixed up, not to mention simply…abstract.”

“Ah!” Anon said with understanding. “Guess I did go overboard huh?”

“Mhhh. Just a tad.” Discord said as he patted the young mans head. “But don’t worry, I’ve already awaken Luna and Celestia. Things should be going back to normal pretty soon.”

And in a split second, both Anon and Discord saw the moon be replaced by the sun. Anon then looked away from the celestial spectacle, and looked squarely at Discord, who smiled back before snapping his lions paw…where a plate of meat deluxe pizza was pipping hot. Which got Anon to drool as he smelled the cooked meat of the pizza.

“Why don’t you and I try to get to know each other over some comfort food?” Discord said with a grin, while Anon just whipped the drooling saliva away before nodding.

Anon And the Ponies Talk

Author's Note

Here it is folks! the final chapter all of you who enjoy this fic. sorry that it took so long to even get this chapter out, hopefully you all enjoy what I have posted.

Anon And the Ponies Talk

Celestia was sitting on her throne as she fills out various forums, legal papers, and other official documents, but as she filled the documents the alicorn struggles to stay awake. Even if she tries to hide it, Celestia has some serious bags under her eyes, which look she hasn’t gotten any sleep for a week. And the reason for her state of being is because of Anon’s dream.

Actually, Celestia nor her sister can make heads or tails of what they witnessed in Anon’s dream space, it was both spectacular to see so many vivid and abstract things, but they would often lead to things that not even the sister could fathom any creature would dream about. From ragging seas of horrid monsters of untold horrors, to mechanical monstrosities that devoured whole cities and many, many more dreadful things. But contrasting the horrid visions were images, and displays of both wonder, outwardly silly & goofy, to even unfathomable astonishment. The constant back and forth between these two concepts, wretched nightmares, and bewildering marvels, Celestia was truly wondering if Anon was both insane, and an abstract marvel.

Celestia was even more surprised that she was able to remain sane, after witnessing all that and more, but what occurred in the dream space wasn’t the only reason for Celestia’s current state. What was causing equal stress on her, was her wondering over and over again, if Anon himself is mentally deranged or unstable. If anything that she has seen in Anon’s dreams is of any indication, she fears that under that unassuming mask he wears, lies a tormented being that is on the fridge of becoming mentally broken.

‘If this is true…then we must do something quickly, before Anon becomes a shattered husk.’ Celestia lamented as she fills out another document. ‘But what can we do…we still know nothing about humans, or how their minds work…’

But as she starts thinking of ways to try and help Anon, a wisp of smoke came flying into the throne room. seeing the wisp, Celestia grew a small smile, as she believes she was about to get some mail from Twilight. That smile quickly soured as the alicorn remembered the state her pupil, and her friends were in when they all awoke from the dream space of Anon’s mind. Each one of the six ponies looked as if they were subjected to the most, unnatural thing that they have witnessed in all of history. They all looked like a pale ghost that looked so strained and exhausted, that Celestia thought all of them looked like they were about to collapse to the floor, and become vegetables. The alicorn could only pray that they recover from this venture, with no damaging side effects.

As the wisp of smoke floated till it was a foot from Celestia, it rematerialized as a scroll…but it didn’t have Twilight’s initials on it. it had Anon’s name on it! placing the documents to the side, Celestia took the scroll in her magical aura and began reading it. however there was only one line of words, which read…

Celestia, Luna, and everyone else who decided to delve into my dreams, we need to talk. NOW!

The scroll then exploded into a little burst of confetti, causing the mare to jerk back in surprise. As Celestia sat there on her throne she wonders on how Anon knew they were in his dream space, because as far as she knew, Anon has no idea that the mares have been in his dreams. Standing up from her throne the alicorn’s horn ignited with magic, and in a flash of light blinked out of existence, before reappearing in front of Anon’s bedroom door. But the alicorn was not alone. standing beside her in front of the door was her sister Luna, who looks as bad as Celestia does, same goes for Twilight and her friends who were also standing around them, each one also looking very surprised. As if they weren’t expecting to be here.

“Twilight what—how did you get back here? I thought you and your friends headed back to Ponyville? How did you and your friends get back to the castle?” Luna asked in bewilderment.

“I…don’t know.” Twilight says to the alicorn. “We were all on the train heading back home, but then this note from Anon came flying into our car. And when we read it, we all got teleported here.”

“But how’s that possible? Nonny can’t use magic.” Pinkie Pie said as she scratches her head. “At least I don’t remember him doing any magic when he’s around us.”

“Yeah, I thought he had one of you do this.” Applejack said as she rubs her eyes, which seem to have the heavier bags under any of the other mare’s eyes. “But considering both ya’ll look just as stupefied as us.”

“I’m not even sure what’s even going on.” Rainbow said as she was way to tired to even think straight right now.

“We certainly haven’t had a hoof in this.” Celestia says, equally confused by all this. “But we won’t find our answers by standing here.”

The group nodded in unison as the white alicorn knocked on the door. The eight ponies waited for a response, but after a minute or two of waiting, the mare knocked on the door again. But after another minute of waiting Anon hasn’t opened the door. Concern and fright soon took over the mares, as their wearied and tired minds started to think troubling thoughts, especially when they thought back to Anon’s letter. Quickly opening the door the mares barged into Anon’s room…and found the young man sitting on a chair, at a table…that’s floating in the air…with Discord of all creatures pouring tea and passing what looked like pastries around. And they both seem to be in some kind of conversation. Just the sight of these two casually talking to one another, like their old friends.

“—Path of Radiance maybe old school Anon, but even by today’s standards, I think the argument of its graphic still hold up is valid. Plus, the nostalgia vibe is the best vibe.” Discord said before scarfing down the piece of toast he had in his lions paw.

“Alright that seems fair.” Anon said to the draconequus, before noticing the group of mares at his door. “Oh, you guys made it.”

“Oh phooey.” Discord said as the table, him and Anon were placed on the ground. “Looks like our discussion about treasured Video Games will have to be put on hold for now.” The ponies looked between the human and the draconequus, their tired rattled minds not able to comprehend what they’re looking at.

“…Anon…what’s going on here?” Twilight asks the young man as he looked at the ponies. “And, since when are you and Discords friends?”

“Don’t worry about Discord, he’s only going to be watching.” Anon say’s as he points at Discord with a thumb, before turning his full attention onto the mares. “The main reason why I asked you all here, is because I want to talk to you girls about going into my head.” Anon said as he jabbed a finger at his head. the eight ponies looked at each other like a big secret was spilled.

“So you did know.” Luna asked sheepishly, like a little kid who is about to get scolded. Anon just nodded his head before looking sternly at the ponies.

“I overheard all of you talking about delving into my dreams, which for me, I consider it a very gross invasion of not only my personal space, but my own being as well. Which I’m not very pleased about.” Anon said with a tone of disapproval, which caused the mares to look down at the floor, while their ears splayed back.

“On another note, why do you all seem to think I’m someone who needs help, or is this tormented person that needs rescuing?” the ponies looked at each other with hesitant eyes, before Celestia took a step forward.

“It’s just…you are so much weaker than an average pony, so we thought that we’d need to keep constant watch over you, so you don’t hurt yourself. Or something hurts you.” Celestia says with a modicum of shame.

“And…even after all this time of knowing you. we still know very little of what humans are capable of. You never really tell us anything about your people, so we—” Luna added as Anon rubs the bridge of his nose.

“So you thought digging around inside my dreams would give you some idea of what I’m really like?” the ponies nodded in unison. “Well guess what that ended up doing.” The ponies, along with Discord—whose been enjoyably watching this conversation go by—looked at Anon as he developed a more tense presence. Like an upset parent.

“It made you all think I’m a crazy person on the verge of snapping. Pretty much made you all look like sleep depraved zombies, and probably gave you all your own nightmares.”

All of the ponies nodded almost instantly, as they all remembered some part of the dream, or nightmare, they were all subjected to when in Anon’s dream space. In all fairness, the ponies should have asked for Anon’s permission to enter his dream space, and see if he was okay with the idea. But now that they know better, they will mind the young man’s privacy.

“We’re sorry for intruding on your dreams Anon, and for thinking you were a mentally unstable person.” Celestia said to the young man, who gave a small nod.

“Now that is all cleared up, I would recommend you not try to intrude on my dreams, as they’re usually pretty random.” The ponies nodded in agreement. “And from now on, try to respect my boundaries, that also includes on just walking up to me and giving my physical affection. Human’s just don’t do that unless both parties consent to it.”

“We understand Anon.” Celestia says for the group, who all nodded their heads. “We promise to take your feelings into more careful consideration…and mind your boundaries more so.”

Once Anon feels that the ponies have fully understand everything that he was saying, Anon told them that they should probably get some actual sleep. Especially Celestia and Luna. Naturally, the ponies said they were doing fine for now, but with a little help from his new friend, Discord snapped his fingers and pretty much made the ponies fall asleep. Discord then snapped his fingers again, and all eight mares were teleported to their respective rooms, with Twilight and company being sent back to Ponyville and tucked into their beds.

“Well…that was handy.” Anon said as he walked over to the snoring Celestia, and began gently poking her cheek, feeling its soft flesh, and velvety fur.

“Oh just wait and watch this!” Discord cracked his fingers before he did…something.

Looking out side the window of his room, Anon watched at the day practically turned into night in the span of a few seconds. When he looked over at his rooms own clock, he saw it fast forwarding all the way till it was at least ten o’clock at night. After the display of fast forwarding time was over with, Anon looked back to Discord who snapped his fingers one last time. and a flat screen TV with a game console and controller appeared, along with their table being covered in various late night foods from Earth, with a mini-fridge sitting by, and the chairs they were sitting on were transformed into comfy recliners. Discord then held the game controller in his lions paw, and looked at Anon with a playful hopeful look.

“Wanna binge and long play Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance?”

Anon just gave a big smile to his new draconequus friend, before reaching for a double cheeseburger on the table, and opening the fridge and pulled out a large can of root beer. Discord levitated his own can of soda towards himself, as well as having a large burrito materialize in front of him as he holds the controller.

“Let’s do this!”

Discord’s smile grew just a hair, as the TV was turned on, and the pair watched as the intro cinematic to the game plays before them. now to Anon, Discord is just as weird and bizarre as the ponies…but it’s the kind of weird that he knows how to handle. And so for the rest of the night, going all the way to nine in the morning, both Discord and Anon spent hours playing, chatting, and eating. While the eight ponies got their much need sleep, without having their own dreams being affected by Anon’s.