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7:50 A.M. Canterlot Castle. Royal Dining Hall.
The Royal Pony Sisters, and the Crystal Emperors sat at a long dining table in the finest dining room in all ofEquestria. They had not started eating or drinking, but they were discussing the humans.

"So, what did you manage to find out about our visitors?" Asked Shining Armor. He was curious to know what kind of secrets the humans may be keeping. They seemed friendly to him, he would hate for them to become enemies.

"Well..." Cadence said. SHe, along with her mentors looked thoughtful. "It's rather complicated." She finished. Shining looked between the Royal Mares.

"Then un-complicate it." He stated simply. "Are they friendly, or are they dangerous?"

"The answer is subject to change." Stated Celestia. "These humans are absolutely unique amongst other animals. They are unbound souls, with no real place and no real purpose." She stated somberly.

Shining looked confused.

"What does that mean, exactly?" This was getting ridiculous.

"These Humans will never be satisfied with their existence. They can never have enough. They will never know true peace, because no matter what they accomplish they will always want more. The humans have conquered their planet. There is no where that humans have not been. Now, they have set their sights on planets outside their own solar system. One planet does not satisfy them, they have a need to conquer the universe." Celestia said sadly. "It is a cruel existence to be subjected to."

"The entire human spirit is a spectrum ranging from the purest of good, to the darkest of evils." This time Luna spoke up. "Throughout their history, the humans have committed some of the most evil atrocities we have ever seen. Many of them even the most evil of beings in our own world could not commit. But at the same time, they are responsible for some of the most beautiful creations that even the purest soul could not imitate."

"Their capacity to love is the most pure and raw that I have ever encountered." Added Cadence. "And so is their capacity for hate." She said sadly. "A human can be the greatest friend and ally to you, but if you ever betrayed them they could become the greatest monsters that even your darkest nightmares could not live up to." She said.

"Okay." Shining Armor nodded. "So what kind of Humans did we get? Are they friends or enemies?" He asked.

"For now, they are friends." Answered Celestia. "The Humans have been in isolation for a long time, and they are thankful for us rescuing them, but if anything we do is perceived as a threat to them, or worse their child, they would not hesitate to assault us."

Shining accepted the explanation. As long as they did not threaten the humans, they could remain friendly. That seemed simple enough.

"So, how do you plan to proceed regarding the humans?"

"For now, we will proceed with the original plan. We will ease them into our society. The first step to achieve this is to take them down to the University so that they may be examined by our biologists." Stated Celestia.

Before Shining could respond, they were interrupted by the opening of the dining room doors. As soon as they opened, they could hear a masculine voice singing.

---Raised in Carolina, she says:
"I'm not like that"
Trying to remind her
When we go back

I say the right things but act the wrong way
I like it right here but I cannot stay
I watch the TV; forget what I'm told
Well, I am too young, and they are too old
Oh, man, can't you see I'm nervous, so please
Pretend to be nice, so I can be mean
I missed the last bus, we take the next train
I try but you see, it's hard to explain

The Royal Ponies turned to look towards the opened door. Walking towards the large dining table were the Humans along with the Elements of Harmony.

The ponies and Humans walked through the large halls of Canterlot Castle. A silence had befallen them. It wasn't awkward or nervous, they had just ceased their conversation and enjoyed the beautiful morning.

During the sunrise, the sunlight would shine throught the stained glass windows and illuminate the hallways with bright reds, pinks, yellows and oranges. It shined on the white porcelain walls and floor, and enriched the red carpet. It definitely looked like it belonged to royalty.

"So...what kinda stuff did you guys do for fun?" Questioned Pinkie Pie. She didn't seem to realize her disturbance of the peace that had settled amongst them.

"Well, we'd go swimming." Answered Julian. "And hiking, hunting and fishing." He looked thoughtful. Did they really spend 5 years just playing around on an island? He grinned. "We had a lot of sex---OOF!" His laugh was interrupted by Raquel's elbow in his ribcage.

She had a look on her face that seemed to be a cross of irritation, amusement and embarrassment.

"I can't believe you'd be so tactless." Despite the look on her face, there was laughter in her voice. Even Alejandro seemed to giggle a bit.

The ponies were rather confused by the behavior of the humans. If they were lovers, why would they react in violence with eachother. It may not have been rather extreme or gory, but still to hit him like that. Twilight couldn't help but ponder the possible paradigms of human relationships.

"No, no." Pinkie shook her head. "I meant before you came here---to our world. What did you guys do in human-land!?" She asked excitedly.

Raquel laughed at the excitable young mare. It had been years since she herself had the same wonder and innocence. Her naivete was lost, long before she had even thought of making the trip that ultimate led her to this magical world.

"Sorry to disappoint you, Pinkie, but there was nothing exciting about us before we came here." She said. The ponies likely did not understand the concept. Here, their humanity was something to be marveled and studied. They were, as far as the ponies were concered, a new species that needed to be protected and learned about. They probably hadn't considered the idea that they were simple beings who had no real remarkable abilities back where they came from.

"Up until Julian and I met and ended up here, we were just two regular kids." Raquel said. "Just two stupid 15 year olds who thought nothing could hurt them. We made dumb decisions, and we payed for it by ending up on that hell for 5 years."

"Ah believe what Pinkie Pie was trying to ask was, what was yer home life like?" Rephrased Applejack. She gave a weak glare to the blunt party pony.

Raquel seemed to think a bit, considering her answer.

"I'd say my home life was okay." She stated. The ponies looked at her, expecting her to elaborate. "Well, my parents were gret, but they were hardly around. We were pretty poor, you see, and both of my parents had to work two jobs for us to get by. Despite that, they always made time for me. They were always at my soccer games, always at my school plays, and they always made sure to have dinner with me. I know they loved me, and I know they tried, but I couldn't help but want them around more." She smiled weakly. "I guess that's pretty selfish of me, right? They're out busting their asses, and it wasn't enough for me."

Julian put his arm around Raquel, and brought her in close. She leaned her head into his neck.

"Querida, you weren't selfish. You were a little girl who wanted her parents. There is nothing selfish about that." He said.

"Yer parents sound like great ponies." Said Applejack. The rest of her friends nodded their agreement.

Another comfortable silence fell upon the group. They walked some before it was broken again.

"And what about you, Julian?" Asked Rarity. "How was your life growing up?"

"Not too dissimilar from this." He gestured around them. "My family was vastly wealthy. We never wanted for anything, and only the best was available to us. My father was an inventor, you see, and he invented the Tissue Growth Unit. It was a machine that facilitated the growth of various cells and tissues. It was used in hospitals to grow entire organs for transplant. My father was responsible for saving the lives of millions of people around the world." He smiled with pride at his fathers accomplishment.

The ponies looked amazed at such a prospect. A machine that could regrow entire organs!? These humans must have been a highly advanced species.

"He met my mother when he attended the first organ transplant that utilised his invention. My mother was the head surgeon." This time he spoke with pride for his mother. "Anyway, they got married and had me, Isabella and Ana María---my two younger sisters. My parents were pretty strict, but they gve us the best of everything. Clothes, food, education, we wanted for nothing." He had a faraway look in his eyes, remembering his family.

"We constantly had problems though." He admitted. "My parents knew that I was smart, that I could do great things in the future, but I was always too lazy and aloof. All I ever wanted to do was play music, and nothing else really interested me. Now I wish I could take all of those stupid, idiotic fights back." He lamented. No one said anything, and an awkward silence did settle this time.

As interested as the ponies were, they were realizing how similar these humans were. They had disagreements and conflicts with family members, as did any other pony. As alien as they appeared, they seemed to be more alike than originally thought.

Pinkie Pie, however, not wanting to let an awkward silence reign in on their little group, spoke up again.

"What kind of music did you like?" She asked excitedly. Julian instantly brightened at he question.

"Well, I like all kinds of music. But if I had to name one, I'd say Indie Rock is my favorite genre." He said.

"Indie Rock? What's that!?" Questioned Pinkie.

"Well, I don't have my computer or iPod on me..."

"Then sing!" Pinkie cheered.

"Well, it's been a while since I've actually---"

"PLEEEAAASEEE?" She interrupted him. She was smiling up at him pathetically, practically begging with her expression alone.

"Okay, geez! Dame un segundo para escoger una canción." He said, thinking. The ponies looked a little confused at his sudden change of language, and Raquel looked on, amused. She probably thought it was funny how easily he was bullied into singing.

"Alright, this song is called 'Hard To Explain' by a band called The Strokes." He said. Finally, he opened his mouth and began to sing:

Was an honest man
Asked me for the phone
Tried to take control

Oh, I don't see it that way
I don't see it that way

Oh, we shared some ideas
All obsessed with fame
Says we're all the same

Oh, I don't see it that way
I don't see it that way

Raised in Carolina
"I'm not like that"
Trying to remind her
When we go back

I missed the last bus, I'll take the next train
I try but you see, it's hard to explain
I say the right things, but act the wrong way
I like it right here, but I cannot stay
I watch the TV; forget what I'm told
Well, I am too young, and they are too old
The joke is on you, this place is a zoo
"You're right it's true"

Says he can't decide
I shake my head to say
Everything's just great

Oh, I just can't remember
I just can't remember---

The group walked in, approaching the dining table.

"WOW!" Cried Pinkie. "That was a great song! Are there any more!" She asked excitedly.

Julian looked down at the excitable pony.

"Yeah, tons more where that came from." He said. He seemed to notice the Royal ponies watching them. He gave them a slight bow from the waist. "Your Majesties."

"Welcome, my little ponies, and honored guests." Acknowledged Princess Celestia.

"I hope you guys are ready for breakfast!" Cheered Cadence.

Author's Note

Sorry if this chapter seems too half-assed. I rushed this one. Classes just let out for summer, and my band and I have been playing at parties all week. Not only that, but on wednesday night in the middle of a set, some bitch/asshole (never found out who it was) thought it would be funny to pull me off stage in the middle of my solo. Now my hand is sore as hell because I fell on it. And my guitar was busted.

That is seriously not cool. I make a living playing music. If my hand was busted I would have been out of work. Maybe even forever if I damaged my hand enough.

Sorry if it seems like my chapters are getting shorter. Life seems to enjoy making sure I have little to no time to write. Next chapter will be longer---I Promise!

By the way, expect more music throughout the story. Either referenced or actual inserts.