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• Have you ever felt as if something didn't belong but at the same time it did? Thats what it simply felt like for me, in the most simplest but most serious of ways. I...I felt strange, I felt weird, I felt different. I couldn't, I...I couldn't remember who I was...or did I? Everything seems so funny and feels so different...

• I-I can somewhat remember, it's coming back to me slowly...like the growth of your hair...ever so slowly growing back...that's what it felt like. Everything was becoming clearer to me by the seconds that passed, it was a slow process, but it felt so strange to feel such a weird sensation in remembering myself! I think...I think I can remember, no, I do remember! It's all clear so clear to me now! I remember the deal, ANI, a new life........a new life, that's what I'm here for, right?

:Yes, that's what your here for..."Imperial": 'Comes the words of a soft and gentle voice

"Who...who's there...I...do...do I know you?" I slowly ask with a tired yawn, yet, my words don't come out verbally...more like a thought within my head

:You do know who I am, Ill make this easy for you. I am ANI, the one bestowed upon you before your rebirth: 'ANI states with a soft tone, why was her tone so gentle?'

"Really? Well...I feel...weird? Why does everything feel so different? Why can't I really move or...well...speak?" Each word I 'say' comes out slowly within my head as I try to think more clearly

:The answer to that is simple, you have been reborn...and...a life has also been taken in your place of birth...I'm sure you know who...I'm so sorry, I really am: 'ANI says with a sad tone, but why?'

"Someone died? Who? Wait...I know who, oh, that's who...my mom. I-I remember now, you said she was going to die when she was to give birth to me." I murmur sadly

"Jeez, this is a painful wake-up call. Well, what do I do now?" My question comes out in a sad tone but also with a firmer vice on my words

:Simple, you live out your new life. I cannot do much for you, but I can help you understand some new things that you'll need to learn in order to survive and grow within your new life. I will begin by showing your 'stats' hud: 'Comes her response as ANI goes quiet for a few silent moments

• A screen appears in the corner of your vision in the top left-hand side -

• Character Name: Imperial Stronghoof
  
• Former Name: Danny Lemoi
  
• [Lvl - 1]
  
• Attack power (50 hit points)
  
• Magical attack power (0 hit points due to low mana count)
  

• Health points: 500 (400 bonus points due to Immortality perk - regenerate 50 points per second)
  - Mana points: 15 (Too low of a mana count to use any and all spells as of yet)
  - [STR] Strength: 15 (5 bonus points due to Giant perk) - (Every 3 points of strength gives 10 damage points
  - [PER] Perception: 15 (5 bonus points due to Picture perfect perk)
  - [END] Endurance: 25 (15 bonus points due to Libido perk - Lucky shot perk - Giant perk
  - [CHA] Charisma: 15 (5 bonus points due to Risky business perk
  - [INT] Intelligence: 15 (5 bonus points due to Picture perfect perk
  - [AGI] Agility: 5 (Minus 5 points due to Giant perk
  - [LU] Luck: 25 (15 bonus points due to Lucky shot perk - Lucky perk - Risky business perk

• Traits -

Nocturnal Vision | Thanks to the evolution of your species you have inherited the ability to naturally see in the dark! You can see better then the most of any species out there!

Blood Rush - Rare Trait | Your species are claimed to have a natural desire to drink blood, yet that was false but also true! This genetic feature had died off many years ago but thanks to a chance of luck you shall be given this ability through your pure ancestral genes! Blood Rush is a skill in which allows you to drink the blood of another living victim to enhance your abilities x3! This ability can easily be activated by drinking the blood of any foe or victim of your choosing!

Greater Hearing | Thanks to your species adaptability you have gained the following trait in which you can hear things MUCH better than most of any species out there!

Mages Blood | Due to your bloodline bearing an exceptional following of exotic traits and genes and so on, you have gained the ability to use MAGIC! You won't be able to immediately use without the use of a horn but overtime you'll figure out a way!

• Abilities -

Screech | This following ability allows you to make a loud and high pitch sound which can allow you to do a variety of things such as temporarily incapacitating a foe, getting a better understanding of your surroundings, calling for assistance for any nearby thestrals or allies and so on!

Ping | An ability which allows you to make a low chirping sound which sends out a ping in the chances of finding something more easily depending on which way you send it

• Skills -

No skills have been acquired due to you not having earned or learned any yet

• Perks -

Immortality - Legendary Perk | You have been gifted the gift many crave, this perk will allow you to live to great ages to where you will never have to worry about aging past the age of 18! So go out there and live your life because you have all the time in the world!

Picture Perfect - Rare Perk | With the Picture Perfect perk you have gained the ability to remember anything and everything you learn over time, making you a living source of infinite knowledge as you learn more and more over time!|

Lucky - Rare Perk | You are one of very few who are TRULY lucky, things will come to you in a much better light meaning you'll get better options on what to choose from in life as you live on through the ages

Libido - Lustful Perk - Unusual Perk| A perk that is VERY needed for the world that you will be transported to. With this perk you shall have the energy of a lover that can never stop! This perk will allow you to increase the interests of a lover in bed and in a relationship!

Lucky shot! - Lustful Perk - Unusual Perk | The lucky shot perks name stands true! With this perk you can GARANTEE a chance at a child! With the world you are being sent to, this perk will come in VERY handy! So get out there and make some ladies happy!

Giant - Rare Perk | You have been blessed with the height AND strength of a giant! You shall stand taller than any average pony or thestral! You won't be as tall as a dragon but you'll be taller than the female part of your species as every male thestral is MUCH shorter then the normal thestral female!

Risky Business - Rare Perk | Due to you having used all 3 rolls within your perk choosing option, you have received the perk Risky Business! Thanks to your astounding luck in receiving such good perks you are now capable of getting the better end of the stick! You gain better deals in buying items and trading, easily obtaining the trust of others, being an influential figure due to the way you play your life out, and so many more various and intriguing bonuses!

"AHH! Information overload! Aghhhhh! I told you to ask me first! AGH!" I cry out in pain as I attempt to rub my forehead with my tiny little hands

"Jesus, my head hurts now! Ugh, thanks a lot ANI, just wow and ow...and ow again." I say with a tone of STRONG sarcasm

:Apologies, I didn't mean to allow that to happen again. I thought I had lowered your neural senses to a manageable degree to the point of where you were to feel no such pain: 'Comes her response with an apologetic tone'

"Ugh, its fine...for the second time. Now, why is all that information so much more...I dunno...neater? When we first started going over everything, it all seemed so disorganized." I ask her with a hint of curiosity as to why it was so different

:Simple, while you were 'asleep', I took it upon myself to organize and prepare some things for when you were to awake. I hope that my organizational skills are satisfactory and to your liking: 'ANI proclaims with an air of pride at her skills of organization and management'

"Yeah, yeah, good job on that one. So, now what do I do? I'm asking this for a second time seeing I have NO clue on what i should even be doing to even begin with? Should I start looking around my...new room? Should I try to get up? I have so many questions and concerns and oh by golly I want answers!" My last few words come out in a posh tone as if I were some eccentric detective

:Fair question, best thing you could do is observe the room. See what there is to see and what there is to do: 'ANI proclaims with an enthusiastic tone on the subject of learning new things

"Oh? You just want me to look at stuff? I guess I can do that." I say with an attempted shrug, even though its more like a jiggle with my small body

• I peer around the room as I take in the objects and colors of the room, some things stand out to me, and some things don't. I could obviously notice that I was INDEED in a rich family's home from all the lavish and expensive items and objects that were spread out through my room. There were tapestries all throughout my room, many fancy looking figures adorned the paintings, some wore fancy clothing while others wore simple clothing such as maid outfits or...WAIT! Is that knight armor!?! I got knight armor in my room?! Oh, I'm already loving this family -

• Skill unlocked! You have gained the skill to observe things and gather information on them in a much more beneficial way!

• [Skill] [Lvl - 1] Observation: Allows you to gain a better understanding of an object, entity, material, and so on! This skill will prove to be very beneficial in the long run.

"Oh, uh, yay! Thats a cool skill indeed, how...how does it work? Do I just say observe and I observe something to a more detailed state?" I ask ANI as my eyes widen in bewilderment at the possibilities

:Yes, simply say 'observe' within your mind and you'll notice more details about something then you ever could have imagined, but! It will start at a low level and the more items you observe, the higher the level you'll gain! Oh, this is so exciting! To experience life all over again! It just makes me so darn giddy!: 'ANI claims with a sense of excitement to her semi-robotic voice

"We're like two peas in a pod, you and me. I'm glad I get to have you as a companion throughout my life." I cheerfully proclaim to her with a child like giggle, wait what?

:Awwwww, that little sound you made was so adorable! Also, thank you for your kind words. I will gladly take what you said to heart. So, how does it feel to be, well, different in a new light? I'm sure you're enjoying all the new things that you've learned thus far: 'ANI asks you with a curious tone as to how you feel about all the new things you have learned and experienced thus far into your new life'

"Its uh, it's interesting to say the least. I can't argue with how exciting this has all been, but I do have a question though." I answer her question but come back with a rebuttal on me wanting to ask her one as well

:What is it that you wish to know?: 'She asks in return'

"Where's my, uh, adoptive parents? I haven't seen anybody since I woke up! Shouldn't have someone checked in on me by now? I'm, well, kind of worried on why I'm not being checked up on..." I say as my mood becomes somewhat somber

:Do not worry, I'm sure their coming. It can only be a matter of time before you meet your new family: 'ANI says with a comforting tone

"Yeah, I'm sure your right. It won't be much longer, yeah...not much longer at all..." I say with a bored tone as I look up at the ceiling with a tired look to my baby like features as my eyes slowly closed

"Honey, honey, please calm down! I know your upset on the passing of our dear friend's life! This doesn't mean we can just begin to freak out!" Proclaims one voice with a strong and gruff tone to it

"I know that! Don't you think I know that?! Ugh, why did she have to die!? I...I already miss her so much..." Comes a sadder voice that holds a feminine tone

"Mary, Mary, please darling...please don't cry, I don't like to see you cry," The voice pauses for a second "I know...I know that things are going to be somewhat dour around here, but! I believe we can brighten things up if we take good care of OUR new little beacon of joy! I mean, he'll need his parents to watch over him! I mean, it's the least we can do for her." Comes the response of the gruff voice that holds a sympathetic tone to their words

"I-I, ok...your right...I just-I...I miss her so much, I'm sure you do too, Silver." The female voice now known as Mary proclaims with a saddened tone and a few short bursts of what sounds like sobbing

"Honey, she was a dear friend to us all. She looked past our faults and accepted us for who we are! I will miss her and so will the rest of the family. Our family name doesn't have the word 'strong' in it for nothing." Comes the male voice, now known as Silver

'A sound of shuffling could be heard as Silver scooted closer to his wife as he wrapped his left arm around her waist and pulled her into a comforting hug of support and love'

"Honey, we all know she would have wanted us to care for her foal if she were to ever pass on. It's sad she's not here to raise her own child, I completely understand that feeling. I know it'll be tough when we look at that little colt's face because of that one single fact that he could remind us so much of her! We can't just ignore him as if he were some sort of imamate object that doesn't need any semblance of care or love! We HAVE to be there for him! We have an obligation to carry out her final wishes, as a friend to us and a friend to the whole family!" Silver proclaims with a serious yet tactful tone

"I-I know that, I truly do! I'm more than willing to be there for this young colt! I mean, I've already thought of his name for Luna's sake!" Proclaims Mary with a small hiccup as she wiped away a few tears with a handkerchief that she had on hand for such a dire emergency as this

"Y-you have? Why, that's truly wonderful dear! What's going to be our little colts name? I can't wait to hear it!" Silver asks with an excited tone

"Imperial Stronghoof, that's his name, Imperial Stronghoof. He'll be a beacon of power and strength as well as so many other things! We HAVE to raise him right! We have to make good by our family name! I will NOT allow ourselves to raise an impudent and snobbish brat! I want that colt to be raised into a proper gentlestallion! Do you hear me silver!" Says Mary as she grabs the cuff of Silvers left coat arm as she brings his muzzle to hers and looks him dead in the eyes with a raging fire that burned within her own eyes

'Silver raised his hands to hers as he slowly removed her fingers from the left cuff of his jacket' "I know honey, I want the same thing for him as well. Ill raise him into a proper stallion. Ill train him, educate him, Ill do everything I can to make him a proper warrior and leader. You have my solemn word on this, this I swear." Comes Silvers response as he looks into her eyes with an equal passion

'Mary looks away from him for just a moment as she collects herself' "Ok, ok, Ill hold you to that. I truly will, I know you won't let me down." Mary says as she looks back to her husband

'Silvers sighs and pulls her into a hug' "Right now though, he's just a newborn foal. Let's enjoy the youth of his younger years first. I don't want to worry about such a thing just yet. I truly, really, don't want to have to start planning out a training schedule and all that!" Silver says with a following chuckle

"I know dear, I know. It would be so cute to see our little foal wandering around with a tuxedo and a friendly smile to his face as he greets all the little fillies within our small town." Mary proclaims with a short giggle

"Honey, I think its time we go wake the little sucker up, yeah?" Asks silver as he gets up from the couch they were both sitting on

"I agree dear, let's go introduce ourselves to our new little foal. I'm sure he'll be quite excited...even though he'll probably not even understand us." Says Mary with a short laugh

"Ugh, what happened? Why do I feel so groggy?" I ask ANI as I slowly yawn

:You fell asleep, you needed to regain some of your energy so I decided to put you to sleep. Im sure your thankful I did that, yes?: 'ANI asks'

'I yawn' "Yeah, thanks for that...but don't do that again. Ill fall asleep on my own time, okay?" I ask ANI as I finish yawning

:Of course, Ill make su-wait, incoming lifeforms. Please prepare for contact, contact within unknown lifeforms imminent: 'Comes ANI's response with a serious tone to her words'

'My eyes bulge out as I scramble and begin to freak out from the sudden and I mean LOUD warning that blares off in my head! It was like a damn tornado siren going off right in my ear!'

"AGH! Make the noise stop, ANI! AH!" I cry out in pain as I attempt to cover my long ears with my shorts limbs

:Apologies, I forgot about that: 'ANI says with an embarrassed and apologetic tone as the noise immediately stops'

'My attention immediately snaps to the bedroom door as I watch it open and as two figures step in'

"Awwww, look at the little guy! He's already awake honey, he's not even crying for our attention!" Comes the gruff response of a strong voice

"Aw indeed dear, aw indeed. He truly does look so much like his father. Those eyes are quite preculiar though, I've never seen a thestral with such beautiful eyes. That means our little bundle of joy is going to be quite the oddity, he's even so big for something so, well, small!" Comes the response of a soft and feminine voice

'My eyes flicked to each figure in the room as I observed them from afar'

"Observe." 'I say within my head as I used the skill 'observation' on the two figures from across the room'

• Figure to the right is a male thestral, Name - Silver Stronghoof - Role - Adoptive Father - Status - Friendly (Higher observation level required for more details)

- Figure to the left is a female thestral, Name - Mary Stronghoof - Role - Adoptive Mother - Status - Friendly (Higher observation level required for more details)

"Huh, so that's what a human body looks like with a horse head. Should I call it cute or weird? I mean, my mom looks 'cute' in a sense, while my dad looks rather handsome...for some reason that sounds weird when I say it in my head." I say as a following shiver travels up my spine

"Honey, he's not really doing anything...is this normal? I mean, we have 11 kids of our, I thought I would have been used to newborn foals by now! This seems so, well, odd to me." Comes Silvers question as he looks back to Mary then to me then back to Mary

"It's normal dear, he's just observing us! The little one's just curious is all. I'm sure he'll never get bored of us. Newborn foals DO have a large sense of curiosity when it comes to something new or exciting." Proclaims Mary

"You are correct dear; I should have realized that sooner. Hm, so, what do we do now? I mean, we're in here with him now. Do I just, pick him up and carry him with me and show him around? I'm sure he wouldn't mind a little tour around his new home, now would you little guy?" Comes the response and question of Silver as he comes near my crib and reaches his hands in to grab me and pick me up

'For reason I oblige to his request and reach my arms out in an attempt to grab him as well, I seem to giggle at the little interaction'

"Awww, he wants your attention! I told you he wouldn't get bored of us! Didn't I tell you he wouldn't, Silver?" Says Mary with a knowing smile

"You were right dear; he does seem quite interested in me. I'm sure we'll get along just great, him and I." Says silver as he takes me into his arms and slowly rocks me back and forth as he heads for the bedroom door

"ANI, why did I giggle when I didn't feel like giggling?" I ask her as my head is a mess of emotions at the fact I did something I shouldn't have done

:Simple, your body is doing its own thing. Technically, you barely have any control over your new body. Its more or less like you being on auto-pilot. I did do some things to help you along the way however: 'Claims ANI'

"Auto-pilot? Psh, that sounds so weird. Also, you said you did some things for me? Like what?" I ask her with a curious tone at what she did for me

:Many things, I increased your rate of 'growth' as I would put it. I made it to where your vocal cords are more refined to the point of you being able to talk as you get into your first year. I also increased the speed of which your brain adapts to everything you hear, see, smell, taste, and so on. Basically, you can understand things better than most newborn children ever could DREAM to understand. I'm sure your curious as to how you can understand them when you speak a completely different language from them. I made it to where your ears PERCEIVE their words as if they were speaking English, but really, you're just hearing their own language: 'Comes her response as her tone carried a sense of pride to her accomplishments in helping you advance throughout your life'

"Huh. that's really useful for me. I, uh, thanks, ANI" I pause for a few seconds "Wait, where are we now? I wasn't paying attention and now we seem to be somewhere completely different." I ask her

:We've only just gotten outside your room. When you and I speak, things slow down for us. It's not a skill, or well, it is...but also isn't. The skill is called [Gamers mind]. Its where your capable of perceiving things in a different way, its uh, more complicated than it sounds. Ill explain some of the skills you gained over time. For now though, let's just learn what we can: 'Says ANI'

"Uh, sure! I can wait for that." I tell her

'As I finish speaking, everything speeds back up and up to pace with the current world'

"Alrighty little guy, this hallway is the hallway to your room! The other doors to the right lead to your 'siblings' rooms. You have a LOT of siblings, within the dozens. I would list their names but I'm sure you wouldn't even be capable of understanding them!" Comes silvers words as he keeps a steady pace down the hallway

'HA, if only you knew that I CAN understand you...'

"Mhm, you have a lot of siblings. It took a lot of effort giving birth to them! I'm so proud of the family I have now, I truly am a lucky mare." Says Mary with a soft coo as she reminisces about all the newborn foals she gave birth to

'A few more minutes pass'

"And here's one of the many kitchens we have, the reason I say many is because this isn't no normal house. No no no, this is a MANSION!" Silver shouts the last word as his voice echos throughout the 'mansion'

'You are indeed loud my friend, LOOOOOOUUUUD!

"Honey, please don't shout when he's in your arms. You could hurt his ears, he is a newborn after all. Their ears can be VERY sensitive." Says Mary with a sheepish look yet scolding tone

'Oh you saint, I would kiss you if I could!'

"OH! I'm so sorry little guy! Yeesh, I definitely need to tone it down a bit. Anyways, we also have a lot and I mean, well, a LOT of balconies, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, spare bedrooms, closets, and so on. It's basically like a maze in here." Says silver with a shiver

"I remember one time getting so lost that I kind of freaked out and started running around in an attempt to get out! It was rather silly of me at the time seeing I was a full grown stallion. Ahhhh, the good old days when I was young and full of energy." Silver says with a somber sigh

'OLD!?! DUDE! You look like you're in your twenties! I...also don't know why I would even think that, huh.'

"Silver, darling, you're not even old. You're in your early thirties, and still quite handsome and full of energy." Mary says with a giggle

'HA! It's as if she read my mind!'

"Thank you honey, I guess it's just in my nature to be good looking!" Silver boastfully claims with a smile

'If I could roll my eyes I would'

"Dear, I think it's time we took him outside. I think he wouldn't mind seeing the new world he's been brought into, yes?" Asks Mary

"Of course dear, I just have a few more rooms to show him before we do that!" Says silver as he begins to go into a quick jog and by jog, I mean like a damn SPRINT

'Uggghhh, I feel like I'm going to be sick...dude, slow down! Imma puke all over you! BLARG!

'A few minutes ensue as Silver continued to jog throughout the mansion in attempt to find some of the rooms he wishes to show you'

'Huff, huff, huff' "A good jog always does the trick for these old legs! You'll be as strong as your dad when you grow up! No, I bet you'll be even stronger than me as you get older! I can't wait to teach you all that I've learned throughout my life! I hope you take up the mantle of being a military figure son, I truly hope you do. I actually don't have any sons...there all mares, it disappointed me to know I would never have a son, BUT! I now have the chance to raise you! Oh, this brings my heart so much joy kiddo, you have no idea!" He proclaims with an excited tone

'I do understand how you feel, I'm glad you got the chance to raise a young...'colt' like me, I'll gladly take up your families mantle if that's what you want. It's the least I can do for everything you've done for me thus far'

"AH-HA! Here we are son! This is the room that holds all our family history!" Says Silver as he comes to an abrupt stop

'I look around until I notice it, of course I couldn't SEE the room seeing the door wasn't open yet, but of course the door wasn't any normal door. It was like a giant wooden door that had reinforced plating put onto it! It's as if it was made for a siege!'

"This room, this VERY room is the room that holds all our family secrets and history! I would show you it son, but you're not of age just yet. There's all sorts of dangerous and scary things in there, I don't want to ruin your young and youthful mind juuuuuust yet!" He says with a chuckle

'AWWW! I want to see it! Lemme see it! And wait, what do you mean by...ruin my youthful mind 'just yet'?'

"ANYWAYS! Let's go out outside and show you the new world you've been brought into!" Silver proclaims with a happy and excited tone at the chance of being able to show his son the world he's going to grow up in

'Silver slowly turns around as he marches up to some glass doors that seem to be intricately made for the sunlight to pass through.'

'Silver pushes open the door as he steps onto the balcony' "This, this is the new world you've been brought into son!"

'Ya know, when I expected to be born into this world...I expected many things...and there was a lot I wanted to say when I got to see what the outside was like, BUT! The only words I could register within my mind were two simple words that would forever be branded into my brain and the future to come'

"HOLY SHIT!" I yell out into my head as I see the colorful world in front of me with a look of awe

(CLIFFHANGER! HA)

Author's Note

NEW CHAPTER! GOOD EFFORT! WOOOOOOH! My fingers hurt now and my brains a mess, YAY!