Like Father,Like Son

Ch.2 The life and times of a human

I looked in the rearview mirror of my truck and sighed in relief. Lyra wasn’t chasing me, and I was glad about that. I sat back and continued driving. While I was driving, I felt a very tingling sensation run up my spine. I paid no attention to it and kept going. I was driving for so long, I didn’t know night had come already.

The next day, I was driving along when I happened to notice a light blue pegasus sleeping on a cloud right above my truck. I had the funniest idea and snickered. I drove up under said pegasus and blasted the horn of my truck as loud as I could.

I immediately floored the accelerator as she hit the ground. I was laughing my head off so to speak. I was laughing so hard I cried.

“HEY WHATS THE BIG IDEA JERK” The cyan pegasus yelled at me

“I’m sorry! I just had to do it! It was the perfect once in a lifetime opportunity I was NOT going to pass up!” I said while laughing

“Ya what if you broke my wings huh” She yelled getting in my face

“Oh come on! Quit being so dramatic. You didn’t hit the ground that hard.” I said

“Rainbow shut up already ah swear you are just ugg” AppleJack said

“Thank you AppleJack from keeping her from getting in my face.” I said, thanking AppleJack for stopping the blue pegasus from smashing my face in.

“What ever the name is Rainbow Dash i am only the most awesome fly ever” Rainbow said

“My name is Steel Diamond.” I said. “not to be rude, but in my personal opinion, you are just a bit overconfident about yourself Rainbow.”

“Ya well shut up” Rainbow said

“you REALLY don’t want to piss me off Rainbow Dash.” I said. “I guessed your last name, and by the looks of it, I was right.” I told her

“Pfft you could not win in a race” Rainbow said

I got out of my truck after I stopped it. “Ok, if you think I couldn’t win in a race, I will race
you from my truck to AppleJack’s house in the apple orchard. NO WINGS since I don’t have any.” I told her. I wanted a fair race after all.
“Uh Steel ah would not have done that” AppleJack said

“I guess she will cheat and use her wings, am I right?” I asked

“Nope she will win” AppleJack said

“Well, I’ll still race her. I had the best mile time in high school at 6 and a half minutes FLAT!” I said, proud of myself

“HA that is nothing” Rainbow said

I rolled my eyes. “whatever.” I said

“Ready set go” Rainbow said taking off

I took of sprinting and quickly passed Rainbow. Thanks to my longer legs, I was able to keep a small lead

“Grrr i am going to win” Rainbow said running faster

“LIKE HELL YOU ARE!” I said, and ran even faster

“Celestia help me” AppleJack said sitting on her porch

I ran into Sweet Apple Acres about 15 seconds ahead of Rainbow Dash and made it to AJ first

“Damn it” Rainbow said

I stood on AppleJack’s porch, catching my breath. “That was a great race. I haven’t ran like that in years!” I then sat against the wall, my chest heaving.

“Geeze do you smoke” Rainbow asked

“NO I DON’T SMOKE. I am tired after sprinting for 1 and a half miles” I said, slowly catching my breath

“Ok now Steel calm down AppleJack said

“Ok.” I said

“Steel if yer gonna live here ya gotta do somthin” Big Mac said

“I understand that” I said to him

“Nope not that” Big Mac stated

I stood after I caught my breath. “I have something on my chest I need to tell Celestia about.” I then walked back to my truck and got in it. I waved to the Apples and Rainbow then headed for the castle on the mountainside.

“Now wait befor ya leave we still need ta talk” Big Mac said

“What about Big Mac?” I asked before I started my truck

“Ah know it aint my business but if yer gonna live here ya need anger management” Big Mac stated

“I will Big Mac. Don’t worry.” I said to him. “Well, I best be off.” I waved

“Ok now have a nice trip” Big Mac said waving me off

“I will!” I said back and headed for the castle that was on the side of a large mountain. I couldn’t stop thinking about what the hell happened when I got ran over by that train. The thought sent chills up and down my spine.

“Hello friend” Discord said

I didn’t bother replying since I was deep in thought while looking on the road. I was starting to sweat a bit. “What do you want Discord? Can’t you see I am driving?”

“I just wanted to see my new friend that and i am trying to get away from Luna” Discord deadpanned

“Tough shit Discord. I happen to be headed for the castle right now.” I looked around, but I saw no roadways that lead up the mountain. “What’s the quickest way to the castle? I can’t seem to find a road that leads up the mountain.”

“Hmm well i guess as you said tough shit” Discord said

I rolled my eyes and decided to run the risk of dying again by following the railroad tracks up the mountain.

“Hmm you know i could do this” Discord said snapping his fingers

“Do what?” I said while driving

“Stop driving we are here” Discord said

I stopped driving and got off the railroad tracks. “where’s the castle? I will drive there since I found my truck there.”

“We are at the castle” Discord stated “But please keep Luna away from me”

“Whatever happens, HAPPENS.” I said and got out of my truck

“Hmm you alright” Discord asked

“I am tired and I have something I need to tell Luna and Celestia about” I said walking into the castle. I kept walking until I reached the throne room where Celestia was

“Hmm what it is” Asked Discord

“Wait Discord. I’d prefer to tell Celestia and Luna first” I said, pushing open the large solid gold doors to the throne room. “damn these doors are HEAVY!” I said after FINALLY pushing them open

“Welcome Steel how are you” Celestia said

“I’m good. How are you?” I said

“I am well” Celestia said

“I have to ask you this Celestia. Did I get teleported here right as the train hit me, or did I actually DIE?” I asked, as I wanted to have my mind at peace.

“Well you got teleported” Celestia said

“Ok. Thank you for letting me know. For a minute there, I thought I actually died.” I said in relief. I then noticed a young colt in the room. “Can I ask who that is Princess?” I asked, pointing to the colt

“Oh this is BlueBlood i guess he fell asleep” Celestia said with a slight giggle

“Cool. So, how old is he?” I asked. “To me he looks like he is about 9 or 10 years old”

“You were very close he is 8 his parents abandoned him at birth so i took him in” Celestia said

“Who would abandon their kid? That’s just cruel!” I said

“Well they did and they did not look back” Celestia said with a little anger

“I hate to say this in front of a young colt, but his former parents in my opinion should die.” I said with a bit of anger myself

“Well good thing he is asleep” Celestia said covering the colt up with her wing

“Well, I’ll see you in the morning Celestia. I’m tired and need rest.” I said, yawning

“I will see you too Steel but there is one thing me you and Luna are going to talk about when you wake up” Celestia said

“Ok. Thanks for letting me know!” I said and walked out of the room

I was about to wake up when I heard the door to my truck open then close. At first I thought it was nothing, then I heard someone say my name. I rolled over and paid no attention to it.

“Steel get out here now” Luna shouted

“Ok ok! I’m up i’m up!” I said and got outside after I got dressed. “morning Luna.” I said sleepily

“Good morning now come here” Luna said

“Ok. What is it?” I asked

“Look see this the solar power transmission is busted” Luna said

“I didn’t do that. Honest.” I said truthfully

“Ok but how fast were you going” Luna asked

“I was going about 75” I said.

“I see you still have a diesel engine i am gonna fix that” Luna stated

“Ok, but I’ll miss the familiar roar the engine gives off after it starts” I said

“It will still do that” Luna said

“Ok. That’s good to know. Do what you have to do.” I walked in the castle and let Luna do her work

“Good morning Steel” Celestia said walking by me

“Morning Celestia. How are ya” I said

“I am well i was about to go and get some breakfast after that remember what i said” Celestia stated in a no nonsense manner

“I will. Mind if I join you for breakfast, Celestia?” I asked

“I would be honored” Celestia said

“Cool.” I walked with Celestia to the dining hall. “Why did BlueBlood’s parent’s abandon him? He’s only a kid.” I said, still surprised by that fact

“I do not know why” Celestia said

“Well, either way, he must be glad to have you looking after him.” I said.

“Yes he is he is a sweet little colt” Celestia smiled

We arrived at the dining hall. “So Celestia, what is it like being a princess? I’m just asking out of curiosity.”

“Not easy you have to sit and listen to the nobles all day” Celestia deadpanned

“That must be BORING” I said

“Yes it is but one perk about being a princess you can reschedule anything” Celestia said with a giggle

“Awesome.” I said, and I saw BlueBlood again. I waved to him.and he waved back

“Well that was a good breakfast” Celestia said

“That it was” I said in agreement. “I always need a nap after I eat well. I’ll see ya in an hour or two.” I said then got up

“I can’t believe Discord cooked it” Celestia said

“I can’t either.” I said, then waved as I walked out of the dining hall and to my truck

“Steel come to my chambers Luna is already there waiting” Celestia stated
“Ok.” I said then followed Celestia to her room

“Good now me and Luna have found a way to take you back but there is also something else” Celestia said

“What is it?” I asked

“Well you can stay here and become a pony of the 3 races or you can go back” Celestia said

“Could I stay here as a human? I don’t mind if I am different” I said.

“Yes we know but there is something different about you you could die”Luna said

“how could I die?” I asked. Now I was worried

“Well the magic inside your body is ripping you apart now do you want to stay or go” Celestia asked

“I’ll stay. I hated my life on Earth. I was getting nowhere.” I said

“Good now what race do you want to be” Celestia asked

I pondered the decision for a minute then asked, “Could I still have my human shape as a pony?”

“If you mean walking on your hind legs then yes” Celestia said

“Cool. I guess I would want to be an anthro Unicorn.” I said.

“Well good” Luna said as horn began to glow

I rubbed my head and sat up. “How long was I out?” I asked

“A few days” Discord said dressed in a nurse outfit

I looked away. That was the last thing I wanted on my mind. I looked in a mirror. I was an anthro unicorn. “I have to admit, this is pretty damn cool.” I said.

“Good morning” Celestia said “Nice outfit Discord” Celestia giggled

“Now there is one thing” Luna said

I looked at Luna. “What is it?” I asked.

“try walking on all fours just for two months so your body can adjust” Luna said

“How would I walk on all fours? My legs are longer than my arms!” I said and showed them

“Like me and Tia do” Luna said trotting

I walked towards Luna and Celestia like nothing had changed for me. “I think I’ll be able to adjust to this just fine.” I put up my hands in a not to be rude gesture. “Not to be rude, but I think this will be better for me.” I said.

“I just need to get used to having hooves where my feet used to be.” I said, chuckling a bit. I then walked back to my truck, got in it, locked the door and just slept. For how long, I can’t remember.

I slept for so long, I hadn’t noticed that someone had gotten into my truck and slept next to me. I had a hunch it was Luna. I felt hooves wrap around mand a smooth voice say, “Hi.” I knew that voice tone. It was Luna.

“I have something I want to tell you, Steel.” She said

“What is it, Luna?” I asked sleepily

“Do you know how your mother is” Luna asked

“Besides my human mother, I don’t know who my mom is.” I said

“No she was not your mother” Luna said

“Then who IS my mother?” I asked, fully awake now

“Oh now you want to know” Luna said

“Yeah I want to know. I’ve been asking myself that VERY question all my life and it hasn’t been answered.” I said bluntly

“Oh well what if i help you find her” Luna said

“Ok lets get started!” I said
“Found her” Luna said

I was surprised I had to hit myself across the face to be sure I wasn’t dreaming. “You are my mother?” I said

“Bingo long story short when i was Nightmare Moon i kinda sent you to earth” Luna deadpanned

“Wow. I never knew that.” I said, now knowing that Luna was my mother.

“Yup maybe if you get lucky you will grow wings one day” Luna said

“Maybe. It could happen now, or in a few days.” I said.

“Nopony knows when its going to happen but i do know one thing” Luna said with a dumb grin

“What is that?” I asked

“You have your eye on a mare”

“Oh really?” I said

“Yes i know you do don’t doubt me AppleJack i think her name is” Luna stated

“Yeah her name is AppleJack. The reason why I liker her is because she is honest about everything.” I said

“Was she honest about you needing anger management”

“Yes.” I said. “I find sleep is my anger management tool. It ALWAYS works.” I said

“Well you can’t sleep all the time” Luna said

“That’s true, I can-” I was cut off by a wave of pain and fainted on my bed

“Wow my son can be a wuss” Luna said

I woke up about 4 to 5 hours later. “What the hell happened?” I asked, still a bit dazed

“Well you passed out for one and two you have your wings growing” Celestia stated

I looked at my back and there, to my surprise, two wings were growing out of my back. “That is pretty freaky yet amazing at the same time.” I said. I also noticed my skin was a very dark shade of cobalt blue

“I cant tell but dont use them for a while” Luna said

“Ok mom. I won’t” I said

“He is warming up to you that fast Luna” Celestia said

I got up and hugged Luna. “Well, she is my mother after all” I said. “Not to mention, she helped me answer the one question I asked myself for 34 years.”

“I see”

“Yeah.”

“Well at least your happy” Celestia exclaimed

“Yeah.” I said. After a few minutes of a awkward silence there was a knock on the door

“Who could that be?” I asked.

“I don’t know” Luna said

I shrugged and opened the door to my truck.To see a small white colt standing there

“Hey Celestia, BlueBlood is here” I said, turning to her

“Well let him in if you choose” Celestia said

I let the young BlueBlood into my truck after helping him up

“Thank” He whispered

“No problem” I said. I noticed it was getting a bit cramped in the cab. I found the special latch and expanded the cab so all 4 of us would fit

“Ok that is fun” Luna said

I smiled. “Well, in my years driving big rig trucks, I found a way to expand this sleeper cab so many people could fit at one time.” I said with a smile

“Well i think you have a job now” Celestia said

“Yeah? What is it Celestia?” I asked

“Well we always need more ponies to drive 18 wheeler’s”

“Well, so far I think this is the only 18 wheeler in Equestria right now” I said

“No there are a couple more” Luna said

“Where?” I asked.

“They are flying mainly they are built for moving stuff that is why nopony uses them much”

“Well, if they need a teacher, I could teach them to properly drive an 18 wheeler semi truck.” I said. “I have 12 years of experience behind the wheel of one of these”

“Well no i have seen then moving things more than once and trust me they know what they are doing it has an enchantment on it so it can fly” BlueBlood squeaked out

“Ok. Thanks for the tip.” I said to BlueBlood

“Don’t worry about it”

I was wondering what I should do now that I knew Luna was my mom. I sat on my bed and thought about it. I sat there next to Luna for a while. I don’t know how long I sat there.

“You ok Steel?” asked Luna

“I’m fine Mom. I’m just thinking about something.” I said

“Please don’t let BlueBloods parents get to you they are wanted criminals” Luna said

“I won’t let them get to me. That is, if they don’t become roadkill first.” I said.

“Don't do anything stupid please”

“I won’t. For now, I think we should go get some cupcakes from Pinkie. I’m starved.” I said

“Hmm you can if you want i am not hungry”

“anyone else want cupcakes?” I asked I then realized I had no money except for the worthless paper money in my wallet

“Don’t worry Steel , Pinkie gives cupcakes out for free” Luna said
“Oh. That’s a relief. I am so used to buying things and I rarely got anything for free on Earth.” I said

“Well your not there anymore” Luna stated

“True, when I was living there I had to always buy the stuff I wanted” I said

“Well then that makes sense”

“ If its not too much trouble could i come “ BlueBlood whispered so low only a mouse could hear him

“Could he come?” I asked Celestia

“If you are fine with it” Luna said

“I’m fine with it. He can come.” I said

“Ok then have fun you two but be careful”

“Ok we will.” I turned to BlueBlood. “Ready to get some cupcakes from Pinkie?”

“Yes i guess so”

“Ok. Lets go get some cupcakes!” I buckled BlueBlood into the passenger seat and got behind the wheel. I started the truck with the all familiar roar of the engine and drove off to where Pinkie worked.