Living The Dream

If you do not have it in you to make it past Part 1, it is recommended to skip to the start of Part 3. The story improves there immensely and will make part 1 more bearable if you ever want to go back and read it.

(EDIT: 2022) if you are just arriving here because of the new updates, I must warn you: the first 140 or so chapters were published back in early 2012. So as stated later, grammar leaves a lot to be desired. Also this has some very offensive content sprinkled throughout, because the early chapters were written by a teenager. This story is pure 2012 cringe, but part 3 and onward is brutal and fun. Good luck.)

Here is a link to an ongoing Let's Read of this story. It's better than the story itself, trust me.

Here is an animation of the first two chapters. Well worth a watch.

And here is a trailer made in 2012 for this story:
Living the Dream - Official trailer

Chapter 1

"Do you think it will happen?" Asked Jan.

"I have no idea, probably not," I said with a slight grin.

It was around 11:59 P.M., December 20, 2012. The day the world was supposed to end.

"Yeah, don't worry, guys, it's not going to happen." I laughed.

James looked at me. "Dude, it will happen. We are a few minutes away from the end of the world."

I laughed again. "Let's just watch the clock. Once it's 12:01, I'm going to bed and leaving you guys here."

"Well, we are about to find out. Almost 30 seconds left." Said Jan excitedly.

I laughed at her. "Why are you so excited about this."

She twisted around to face me and glared. "The world is going to end. I've been waiting years for this day."

I stood up and looked at the clock. "Looks like about ten seconds. You guys are about to find out how stupid you are."

"Shut up, Lance. You should wait till it happens," James said with a little anger in his voice.

"I'm going to laugh my ass off once it passes 12:00."

I grinned and looked at the clock. Three seconds left. I couldn't control myself; I started to laugh but stopped long enough to see the second hand pass twelve.

I closed my eyes and fell back laughing, "I told you guys it wasn't going to happen."

I open my eyes to see nothing but whiteness all around me. I jumped up to my feet.

"What? Hey guys are you here." I said in confusion.

Then a loud booming voice said, "Silence, young one. You have survived the rapture, and now a chance to live again."

I blinked in confusion, "Wait, so it was real? The world ended, and I survived it?"

"Yes. You lived a wonderful life, thus earning you a reward."

I looked around; I couldn't see where the voice was coming from. Then what he said hit me.

"Wait, what do you mean I have earned a reward?" I asked, confused.

"You have three choices: you can go straight to heaven or straight to hell."

"I can chose where I go, wait whats the third choice?"

"With the third choice, you get to choose a world to live in. It can be the world of your dreams."

I smile at the third choice. I know where I want to go.

"Can you send me to Equestria, as a Pegasus?" I questioned, hoping that He could do it.

"Yes, I know the world you speak of. A world that you and so many people have come to love."

I almost passed out from excitement. I steadied myself before speaking. "So I can really go there?"

"Yes, you will appear there at your current age of 17. No one will know you; you will live there till you die again."

"Will I still have my current memory?" I asked. I hope I do; I already know everything about it and the ponies there.

"Yes, you will keep your current memory. Now close your eyes, and when you open them. You will be in Equestria."

I closed my eyes as fast as I could. When I opened them, I was standing in a forest. I look around excitedly.

I looked down at my hoofs, which had boots and something like arm bands on them. My fur was a light blue, cyan, maybe? My tail was black with a thick red streak in it, so that means my mane was also black with a red streak.

I looked at my wings excitedly and stretched them out, surprised that I could do that without thinking about it. I then looked back at my flank, but a small black cape-like coat and a tight suit covered it.

"This is so awesome?" I said to myself. I reached up to my face and felt something like goggles.

I then looked back at my wings and smiled; I wondered how easy it was to fly. Let's find out.

I flapped my wings slowly, then faster. I rose a few feet.

"Nice, let's see what I can do." I flapped my wings hard and went straight up into the sky.

I looked down into the forest below. I wonder if that's the Everfree forest. I scanned the landscape before me, looking for any buildings or towns. To the north is a town; that must be Ponyville. Past Ponyville is a farm, which should be Sweet Apple Acres.

"Umm, looks different in the show. I could head towards Ponyville or just stay here and practice flying."

I hover in place for a few seconds, thinking about what I should do.

I descend slowly to the ground. I take a few steps, amazed at how natural it feels to walk on all fours.

Wait, I need a name, I can't use my real name, ummm how about Girokon? I used that name before in a few fan fictions and I kind of look like him. Yeah that sounds good, Girokon the fastest pegasus alive, or maybe second.

I should learn how to fly before going anywhere else. I flap my wings again and go straight up above the trees. I think I know how to do this.

I will myself forward like I do when I walk, and I fly forward slowly. I smile, "Let's go faster." I will myself forward, and I start flying straight ahead, fast.

I stopped when I saw a small blur of color far ahead of me in the clouds. Then I looked down and saw a yellow-looking pony walking along a trail with a few small animals around it.

Hmmm, who should I talk to first? The pegasus or the yellow pony, which I think is Fluttershy. I guess I'll go to Fluttershy since she's closer.

I flew down and started walking her way. "Hey, what are you doing?" I said once I was a few feet away.

She jumped and let out a small scream, which also scared me.

"Ahhh!" I take a step back, "Are you okay?"

She looks away, "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."

I let out a small laugh and straightened up, trying to look tough. "What? Me scared? You just surprised me. So what's your name?"

"Fluttershy." She said lightly.

"What? Sorry I didn't hear that."

"Flutershy." She said a little louder.

"Oh, that's a nice name. Well, my name is Girokon, but you can call me Giro. Nice to meet you, Fluttershy." I put my hoof out for her to shake.

She reached out slowly and shook it lightly.

"I'm sorry, but I must get those animals to the pond so they can drink, " she said in a small voice.

"That's okay; I saw another pony I would like to meet," I said as I rose into the air.

"Okay. It was nice meeting you." She said as she trotted away, the small animals in tow.

I smiled and took off towards the second pony, already knowing who it was.

Once I was where I had seen the second pony, there was nothing around except for clouds. Then I looked up and saw a colorful tail hanging off a cloud.

There she is, now, to make it look like I was just flying by. I flew back a little and flew upwards toward the cloud with the pony on it.

Once I was close, I went just a few feet above the cloud. I looked down and saw her lying there, probably either asleep or relaxing.

I stopped and said, "Hey, are you that pony who is the best flyer in all of Equestria?" I said, trying to sound impressed.

She opened her eyes, looked up, and grinned, "Yes, I am. You are looking at the fastest and bravest pony in Equestria."

I landed on the cloud. "So I heard right. You can also perform a Sonic Rainboom, right?"

"Yep, that's right, I'm the only one who can do it."

"I can tell," I say, almost a little bored.

She looked me over. "Nice clothes; what are you supposed to be?"

I thought for a second before coming up with an idea. "Oh, those clothes? I'm just a retired guard, is all."

She looked unimpressed. "I know too many retired guards. You're nothing special. I'm heading up to my house. Don't follow."

I tried to hide my disappointment. There goes my chance at impressing Dash. "Well, okay, nice meeting you then, I guess."

With a heavy sigh, I jumped off the cloud, twisting mid-air, and flew toward the small town.