Chapter 4: Looking for a new way home

Hector had just woken up from a long night as he made his way to the kitchen for breakfast.

“Hey kiddo, is something wrong? You look like you got brought back from the dead,” said Twilight, as she gave Hector his breakfast, which was his favorite, pancakes of the buttermilk variety.

“It’s nothing, mom, really. I just had a long night,” said Hector, as he began to eat his breakfast. “It’s just, I have this secret that me and my friends have been trying to keep hidden from the other ponies, but I feel like I should ask for help or advice at the very least.”

“There, there, you can tell me what’s wrong. After all, mother knows best. Now, tell me everything,” said Twilight.

Hector then proceeded to tell his adoptive mother about the portal, where he and his friends were from, and how they had been trying to get back home. He even told her that he smashed the portal into pieces, which shocked her a little bit.

At first, Twilight was upset that Hector had lied to her and all of ponyville, but then she realized that humans aren’t exactly a common species in Equestria. “I’m glad you told me about this. But why did you shatter your only hope of getting to the human world?” asked Twilight.

“Because I don’t want to be a human anymore. Ever since I got here I’ve been very happy with my life. I’ve got new friends, I’ve got shelter, I’ve got food, and the one thing that I’ve always wanted… a mom,” said Hector, who was beginning to cry. “When you’re a human, nobody cares for you if you’re an orphan, and I had to live on the streets and steal my food to boost. And to top it all off, I had a girlfriend who I thought cared for me but was only using me to steal a Queen’s crown.”

Once he was done rambling, he finally caught his breath. “So you see, I don’t want to be a filthy human, but I didn’t think that I would ruin my friends lives by shattering their ticket home,” said Hector. “Do you think that there’s another way to get them home?”

“As a matter of fact, I have a magic mirror that leads to the human world. I have a friend who lives there, and she mentioned a ‘redneck’ town called South Park, so I think your friends can just take a plane home,” said Twilight.

Just as their conversation was over, Hector’s friends walked into the room. “Hey dude, how are you?” said Cartman. He then read the room. “Oh for Fred Fucks sake, you told her the truth?”

“I’m sorry, but I figured out how to get you guys home,” said Hector. Twilight then led the five boys to the mirror portal to the human world. “If you jump through the mirror, you’ll be able to go back home, after a plane ride of course.”

“That’s great, but aren’t you going back home with us?” asked Stan. Hector shook his head.

“I’ve decided to stay here in Equestria. You guys have families in the human world, and they’re probably looking for you,” said Hector. “Besides, my coronation is in a few days so I can’t miss it. I’m going to miss you guys.”

“You know what, if you’re not going back then I’m not going back,” said Cartman. “You showed me the bright side of being a good person, and I’m not going to let you live without friends.”

“(Me too, you’re one of the only ponies who can understand me both physically and emotionally),” said Kenny.

Stan had to think for a moment. “You know, we barely have any interactions, but you’re still a good friend. So, I’m staying,” said Stan. “It’s all up to you Kyle.”

“Sorry guys, but I’m going back home,” said Kyle, which shocked the others. “I just miss being human. There’s nothing electronic or human related in this world. So I’m not going to be staying.”

“Well, good riddance. We don’t need a fucking Jew on our team,” said Cartman.

“Yeah, sorry for this, but Hector’s a better friend than you and your bitch of a mom,” said Stan. Kenny just nodded.

“Fine, have fun without fingers,” said Kyle, as he disappeared into the portal mirror.

“Good riddance,” said Cartman. He then faced Hector. “So, what was that about a coronation?”

“Well, since my mother has royal authority I’m going to become a prince, And I was hoping that you guys would be able to help me with my royal duties,” said Hector, to which his friends eagerly nodded. “Cartman and Kenny, you two can be my royal guards, and Stan can be my royal adviser.”

“We accept the offers,” said Stan.

“This isn’t an offer, it’s ordered by Princess Celestia. But thanks for accepting anyways,” said Hector.

Two weeks later…

After Hector’s coronation, Cartman and Kenny were instated as royal guards and Stan became Hector’s royal adviser. Suddenly, Kyle came out of the mirror portal, and was stopped by Cartman and Kenny (who had his hoodie down so he could wear his helmet).

“Halt, who goes there!” said Cartman. “Oh, look who decided to pay us a visit.”

“Shut up, dumbass,” said Kyle. “Where’s Stan? His parents are worried about him.”

“He’s doing just fine as Hector’s royal adviser. Me and Kenny on the other hand became royal guards,” said Cartman. Just then, Hector and Stan entered the room. “Your highness, the traitor has returned, shall we alert your mother, or perhaps princess Celestia?”

“ At ease soldiers, we’ll deal with him later,” said Hector. “In the meantime, we’ve got a big day ahead of us.”

“What’s the hurry?” asked Kenny.

“It’s Apple Bloom’s birthday, so I’ve got to be ready for the party,” said Hector. “I know leaving your families has been hard, but it means so much that you stayed with me for so long. I don’t know how long our lifespan is, but I know that we won’t waste it.”

The four friends then group hugged, while Kyle joined in out of pity. They all went to the party (except Kyle), and they enjoyed the rest of their lives in Equestria for years to come. Except for Kyle who lived in the human world.

Author's Note

It's a little rushed because I'm planning an epilogue.