The Mental Maunderings of a Mad Man

The blinding light and the suffocating darkness fade away and my surroundings become clear. Pinkie’s hoof, which my hand is still wrapped around, and then the pony it’s attached to blink into reality and we share a quick smile at the success of our journey. Before I can even blink luscious green grass pops up beneath my feet and the ground gains definition. Soon trees, shrubs, and even houses materialize around us.

“Welcome to Equestria.” Pinkie jumps into my arms and hugs me tightly. She flutters down as I let her go and my weary frown melts into a grin at her impossible antics. By the time I look back up and entire town has grown into existence and dozens of colorful creatures, some familiar and many more not, cheer.

“Welcome to Ponyville!” the crowd hollers, hooting and shouting greetings as well.

“Good to be here.” I return their hospitality and bow a bit as two Alicorns, standing heads and shoulders above the Pegasi, Unicorns, and Earth ponies, calmly approach me.

“I’m quite pleased to see you made it safely,” Celestia grins and winks at me, “I wouldn’t want to see any damage befall your… handsome self.” Luna remains silent but rolls her eyes at her sister and smirks at me.

“Well I’m pleased to be in one piece as well, I was afraid I might end up here in liquid form or with some other horrible dimension hopping disorder.” My smile widens more as the five ponies who had so kindly visited me on the day of my planet’s death walk up to me.

“Hello all,” I greet them, “You owe me two thousand some dollars Rarity, I just thought I should remind you before I forget.”

“Oh my,” the seamstress blushes and covers her mouth with a hoof, “My most sincere apologies, but my early departure couldn’t be helped.”

“No worries,” laugh and turn to face the other four. “So I guess I’ll be staying here for the foreseeable future.” They nod in unison. “In that case I’ll need a few things,” I kneel down and they gather around. “A job,” my eyes fall on Applejack, “I’m a hard worker.” I glance over to Rarity “A whole new wardrobe to replace what I left on Earth,” To Rainbow “I could use a partner to exercise with,” To Pinkie “Maybe a party to introduce me to everyone… everypony in town,” To Fluttershy “Someone to talk too,” To Twilight “Someone to teach me all about this world,” and as they all light up at their respective roles in my new life I request the most important of my requirements “And I’ll need a half dozen or so good friends, think you six could manage that?”

“Sure thang, sugacube!”

“Why certainly dear!”

“Sure, sounds cool!”

“If that’s what you want.”

“ABSO-POSO-TIVA-LUTLY!!”

“I think that I can arrange all that.” Twilight finishes the round of confirmations.

“Unfortunately mine sister and I must be returning to the castle,” Luna politely interjects, “So we’ll leave you in the capable hooves of these girls as you situate yourself here.” She nods to me appreciatively and she and Celestia prepare to fly off.

“Don’t forget to visit!” I tease as they lift off and soar into the brilliant blue sky. I look back to my new friends and neighbors. “So what now?”

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The crowd disperses when Pinkie informs them of and invites them to my welcoming party that will take place next Wednesday and I’m left alone with six of the oddest and truest friends I’ve ever had.

“Would you care to go for a tour around town?” Twilight offers.

“I like nothing more.”

Together the seven of us walk from the outskirts of Ponyville into its heart. Even as the sun sets and the moon rises we stroll and maunder about the quaint village, chatting and joking as we go.

I may have lost a lot today but I’ve gained so much more. I’ll take six honest to Goddess friends over a world of hate and intolerance any day. And today, today I was given the opportunity to do exactly that.

The butterfly has his part in the way the world works, and I have mine. And I’m pretty happy about mine.

Eris be praised.

The End!

I do hope you've enjoyed this romp of lunacy and chaos, I sure have

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