Who Am I?

by Lil_Miss_Rarity

Rating: mature
Tags: Human, Adventure
Length: 1461

Jack was a human born into a pony family. He never complained. But he always knew he was different. He was the only human in Equestria, as well as having the power of electricity. Where did he come from? Was he meant to be here? Was he just an accident? Or is there something bigger? With so many questions and so little answers, Jack sets out. However, a pegasus with a rainbow-colored mane refuses to let Jack go alone. Having no choice but to accept her company on the journey, Jack and Rainbow Dash set out to find out once and for all, who is Jack?

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2013-01-13 13:02:56 UTC

Chapter 1

"Jack! Breakfast is ready!"

"I'm coming, mom!"

I'm Jack. I'm 16 years old and I live in Ponyville with my mom, dad, and my little brother. I have a decent life here. Although I'm the only human in Equestria, every one accepts me, despite my species. I also have a very peculiar power. I can control electricity, something no pony has ever seen before. No pony, that is, except for Rainbow Dash, my best friend. Only she knows my power, and she's totally cool with it, which is why I like her. I bet everyone would freak out. Well, then again, they do have magic. But something as devastating and destructive as electricity? The ponies are not ready for this type of  power yet.

I walked downstairs to the kitchen. On the way down, I was putting on my shirt that was made especially for me by a good friend of mine, Rarity. She's a local fashion designer. Oh you know? Ok then. By the time I got downstairs, my dad was already done and was getting ready for work.

I reached downstairs just in time to say goodbye and begin eating. "Bye, dad!"

He turned around and gave a smile. "Bye, son! Have a great day at school today!"

School. I don't like it. Don't get me wrong, Ms. Cherilee is a great teacher, but I just don't like school. maybe it's the fact that I have to get up early in the morning. I quickly zoomed through breakfast, brushed my teeth, grab my schoolbag, kissed my mom on the forehead, and raced out the door. I do admit, it is a little embarrassing going to a school where everyone else is about two times as small as me, but I do know that they are way older than me.

The Ponyville School

We were discussing the history of Ponyville. Applebloom brought her grandmother. It was actually interesting. One of the bullies, Diamond Tiara, made fun of her, probably out of jealousy.

After school, I stayed behind to help Ms. Cherilee clean up around the school. While dusting away some dirt, I saw something. It was a amulet of some sort. I picked it up. It had a coat of arms on it. It looked familiar to me. I think we were studying something like this in history. I put it on. The next thing I knew, I saw something. A figure. The mere sight of whatever it was made me unbalanced. It began walking towards me. As I placed my hand on the school wall, electricity ran through my arm and into the school wall, where it quickly caught fire. Shocked, I used my powers to fly up to Cloudsdale without anypony looking.

I was sitting alone on a stray cloud, playing with the little tricks I knew with my power. I was trying to figure out what the figure I saw when I put on the amulet when I heard flapping noises. Wing flapping noises. I quickly hid my electric current as I turned. There was no one. I looked up. Nothing. Suddenly, someone hugged me from behind. It was Rainbow.

"Hey, Jack! Whatcha' doing?"

"Oh, hey Rainbow! Nothing much.  I found this."

I showed her the amulet. She looked at it with extreme interest.

"You know, I think I remember reading something about this in the library..."

"You go to the library?"

"Um- Well, no..."

"Don't worry, I already knew."

"Oh..."

"You were saying?"

"Hm? Oh yeah. Maybe Twi will know something about this."

Golden Oaks Library

*knock!* *knock!* *knock!*

Twilight opened the door. "Yes? Oh, hi, Rainbow. Hi, Jack. Finished with book two already?"

"Actually, Twi. We came by to talk about this." Rainbow handed the amulet to her. Twilight observed the amulet. A look of terror and horror washed onto Twilight's face, as if the terror washed off Twi's innocent and happy face. She grabbed both me and Rainbow and locked the door shut.

She closed all the curtains, locked all the doors and slowly turned towards me and Rainbow, with looks evil enough to kill. "Where did you find this?"

"Um... Near the school?"

"That's how..."

"Hey... Twi? Are you ok?"

"I am now, but we soon won't be..."

"Twilight... What's going on?"

*sigh* "It's you family amulet."

"Huh?"

"I... I can't say..."

"That's it! I'm finding my family! I can't take this anymore!"

Then I stormed out.

Chapter 2

"Jack! Wait!"

"I'm sick of this, Rainbow!"

"Of what?"

"Being the only one of my species! I want to find my family! My real family!"

"What's wrong with your family now?"

"I don't care right now. I'm looking for my REAL family. Don't try and stop me."

I ran home, leaving Rainbow standing, worrying. I snuck up the walls of my home and and quickly packed some of my things that I'll need for a long journey, including plenty of food, clothing, the amulet, and stuff to entertain myself. Mostly books.

After packing, I left a note.

Dear mom, dad, and Clap:

I'm leaving. I cannot hold it in any longer. I am beginning my search for my family. My species. My world. I may never return, but always know that I'll love you all. And thank you for taking care of me. Goodbye.

I love you all-

Jack

P.S. I'll need to burrow some bits. Thanks!

I placed it on the desk, took a few bits, and opened the door to begin my adventure.

Canterlot, the Royal Castle, the Throne Room

I was about to enter the throne room when I was stopped by the guards in front of the door, However, they didn't speak.

"C'mon! I need to talk to the princess! Let me in!"

They continued to extend their wings, preventing me from entering. I was about to give up when the door opened. A blinding light flooded the hallway. My eyes were throbbing. The guards didn't even blink. I tried to block the light. I could barely make out a figure. It was the princess.

"Let him in."

"Yes, princess."

The guards folded their wings and allowed me to enter. The princess begins to walk way, but looks back, grins, and motions for me to follow. I do so.

Canterlot, the Royal Castle, Princess Celestia's chambers

The princess led me to her chambers. She laid down on her pillows, where she wrote her letters.

"Now. What do I owe the honor of assisting the only human in Equestria?"

"Princess, I-"

"You may call me Celestia."

"Very well. Celestia, I want to find my family."

"Do you not have a family already in Ponyville?"

"No, I mean my human family."

"Well, helping find humans in Equestria is very difficult. Humans themselves are almost unheard of in this world."

"I understand that, but I found this near the Ponyville School." I gave her the amulet. The same look that Twilight had on her face poured on Celestia's face.

"Are you alright, Celestia?"

"I'm sorry, Jack. I just, saw something. I'm fine. This certainly placed a very big piece on the puzzle."

"I do not to need to know much. All I need is to know where to go."

"Very well. You must first know how to control your powers."

My eyes widened.

"How did you know I have powers?"

Celestia used her magic to lift the amulet.

"Oh."

"Do not worry. There is a way for you to be able to learn on how to control your power very quickly. Read this."

She closes her eyes and her horn begins to glow a bright blue aura. Electricity began to flow on the outside fo the horn. Soon, a scroll appeared. It opened. There was symbols that I did not understand, until I began to read it.

"A ra cumba col du le few la tra..."

Somehow I was able to then understand and read it out loud. I looked at my hand. I could see electricity flowing throughout my body. A chill went up my spine. I could feel my hair raise up a bit. I looked at Celestia. She was levitating a magic target.

"Lift your hand and aim at this. Then expand you hand."

I did as she said and lifted my hand. I could feel energy entering my hand. I expanded on the target. Lightning came out of my hand and struck the target with great force and destruction. My hand felt sore for a few seconds, but the feeling went away.

"You can do much more, but you must learn it on your own."

"How will I know?"

"You will. Now go to the Galloping Gorge. The rest will appear to you. Good luck, Jack."

"Thank you, Celestia."

"My pleasure. Now go. I have another visitor."