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!