The Atlantean

Seeing how the daylight illuminating from the window is appearing brighter then it was before, I’m guessing it’s somewhere around noon of a new day.  If I’m correct, then I’m amazed at myself for managing to sleep through the entire night while experiencing such nightmares.  As I rested, the dreams that plagued me were that of the monster that devoured my home and slaughter all I knew.  I can still see the evil and the darkness in the dragon’s eyes, all the death it brought, and all the chaos it wants to spread.  Everything about that creature has been burned into my brain.  And to make things worse, I can still feel the horrid presence of that dragon.  The sensation is all around me, but at the same time it feels that the darkness is far away.

Why can I still sense that monster?  Maybe the reason why I can still feel that thing is because the dragon is the one who caused my physical aliment.  But if that is the case, then why leave me alive as a pony?  What if I’m being used as a beacon?  Maybe that’s how the dragon finds new worlds to devour.  It eats one planet, and then transports a survivor to a random sector in space to find other celestial bodies to consume.  But if that is true, then what is the purpose of transforming the survivor to appear as a native of the new realm?  That dragon is intelligent enough to be capable of speech, so surely it would predict that its beacon would try and warn its next victims or cause some sort of commotion about the incoming danger.  Plus, the presence of that massive creature was very easily noticeable, so that would cause further reason for alarm and action to try and thwart the beast’s plans.  However, seeing how that monster was able to single handedly annihilate my colony with next to no effort, it might just find the attempt to fight or flee as simple entertainment.

If this is the intention of that massive reptile, then I’m a danger to any place I’m currently residing.  I need to leave this planet as soon as possible.  Before I depart for Earth, I should also warn Equestria of the impending threat.  And if it comes all comes down to another confrontation with that beast, maybe if I’m lucky enough, I can convince these Equestrians to side with the Atlantean Empire to battle that dreaded dragon.  I’m not sure what these ponies are capable of, but with the combined forces, we may be able to defeat that menace.  But one major problem is still going to cause trouble in getting my kingdom and this planet to ally with each other.  Who is going to believe that a giant space lizard is coming to eat them?  With that thought in mind, I took in a deep and let out a long sigh.

Everyone is just going to think I’m crazy; some sort of freak of nature to humans, and just an injured stallion that might have hit his head too hard to these Equestrians.  I wish I was human again.

As I laid there on the hospital bed, I couldn’t help but overhear the gentle and happy humming of my roommate.  Turning to the source, I was greeted with the same sight from when I first saw her; that gray mare being blissful to the world.  It put me in a euphoric state just by watching this simple yet cheery act, all my worry seemed to just disappear and was replaced with what felt like hope for life.  I could feel a small grin perk itself up across my face.  Shortly after, Derpy stopped humming as she noticed me staring.

“Hello.”  She greeted with a smile.

“Hey.”

Since the two of us finished our pleasantries, I don’t see why we should stop there.  A conversation would be nice to have, considering the circumstances I’m in.  Plus Derpy seems to radiate this vibe that tells she’s a good person-pony, I mean.

“So Derpy, how did you end up here?”  I began as I situated myself up right.

“I got into an accident.”  The winged pony answered in her soft goofy voice.

“What kind of an accident?  What happened exactly?”

“I was delivering packages and when I looked away for a second, some of the really heavy ones fell on top of me.”

“Well it seems like you weren’t hurt that bad, you look pretty fine compared to me.”  I made a quick glance at the bandages that were expertly wrapped around my wounds then back to her seemingly healthy looking body.

“Yup.  The doctor said that this was the worst of my injuries.”  Derpy then proceeded to use both of her front hooves to lift her blonde mane up to reveal the small stitching on the center of her forehead.

“By the way, how come you said you were human?”  Derpy questioned as she dropped her hair.

“Well, because I am.”  Or rather I was.

“But you don’t look like a human, you look like a pony.”  The mare instantly responded.

With Derpy herself bringing the topic of humans back into my mind, I was again reminded that these ponies knew what humans are.  And based upon how those other equines reacted when I told them that I was human, it could most likely mean that there is some sort of positive relationship between these ponies and humans.  If I’m lucky enough, there could even be some form of a communication network set up for Equestrians and Earthlings.  But the one thing I do find bothersome is the fact that the equines have no clue on what Atlanteans are; the race of people from the most expansive nation on the planet Earth and its nearby solar systems.  Either way, this could be my chance to establish contact with Atlantis.

“Hey Derpy, are there humans here in Equestria?”

The wall eyed pony looked up towards the ceiling as she took a moment to think, “There are, but not many.”

“I see, well is there a planet called Earth near Equestria’s solar system?”

I know for a fact from historical archives, that the planets near Earth do not contain active life, so Equestria has to be somewhere else in the galaxy; if it is in the same galaxy that is.

Derpy was silent for a moment as her crossed yellow eyes gave me a blank stare, and then a few seconds later, the mare quietly responded, “Earth is in a different universe.”

Dif-different universe?  What!?

“Wha-wha-what do you mean?”  I immediately stuttered.

“That’s what everypony told me, Earth is in a different universe.”

I don’t know what to say anymore.  I don’t even know what to think anymore.  This changes everything!  My brain is now drawing a complete blank as I try to fathom this information.  A different universe, that would mean inter-dimensional travel.  Just how?  That subject is something of rumor, myth, and theory.  So how is this possible and even real?

“Yvel?”  Derpy started up again.

“Give me a second, I-I just need to finish comprehending what you just said.”

I just need to relax for a moment and calmly think things through, this isn’t all bad, just something I don’t understand.  Okay, let’s take things back a bit.  The equines know what humans are, they know about Earth, they have no clue of Atlanteans or their empire, and they have some sort of means of traversing to and from different dimensions.  The two things I find disturbing are that these ponies have a capability that humans don’t, and the whole absence of Atlantis and its people.  The second I see a human, the very second I see a human, I will bombard that person with the questions these equines don’t have answers to.

“Are you okay Yvel?”

I turned to Derpy, but instead of seeing the young mare sitting in her bed, the majority of my field of vision now consisted of the gray pony staring at me from point blank range.  Due to the equine suddenly appearing next to me, I was literally surprised out of bed and soon found myself groaning against the bland tile floor.  Shortly after the scare and hanging her head over me with a look of concern was the very same culprit who spooked me into my current position; at least she was kind enough to ask if I was okay again.  I wanted to tell her the truth, but I chose to lie and say I was fine to prevent her from feeling bad.

After being helped back up, there was something catching my eye and sitting on the metal table to the right of my bed.  Leaning against that beeping box was a small crystalline rock with a string threaded through it.  Derpy noticed me looking at the object, and then immediately picked up the gem via her mouth.  The winged pony dangled the item over my gray hooves with a smile drawn across her face.  I wasn’t going to tell Derpy, but I’ll at least admit to myself that Derpy has an adorable smile; in fact her happy expression is pretty cute itself.  The mare dropped the jewel onto my appendages, to which I struggled to hang the string around my neck.  I wish I had my thumbs back so I could properly get this necklace on.

As my “new” limbs held the thread open, my roommate decided to help me again by again using her mouth to pull on the string to create a third point on the necklace and allow me a bigger hole to slide my head through.  As Derpy pushed herself up against the bed and slowly drew her head up, the gray pony slipped on my covers and landed directly in my lap.

The mare gave me an apologetic smile and did also say she was sorry, while she did that, I couldn’t but help feel the searing pain in my legs and admire the dainty equine.  After that brief failed attempt, we went for a second go.  I lowered my head as Derpy raised herself above me, and as we did that, I couldn’t help but feel my eyes lowering themselves down the pony’s body.  After I finished unintentionally scanning the soft looking stomach of the mare’s, my sights focused on her small hanging teats.  Once there, I could see my field of vision going straight into the spot between her legs.  As I was observing this spot, my thoughts began to-WOAH!  Brain, stop that!  Bad Yvel, bad me.

I quickly shut my eyes as fast as I could, while I could feel my face heat up.  Why did I just think of doing such a thing with her?  Derpy’s a horse; a winged horse; a talking, winged horse; an alien compared to me!  Please let this just be a side effect caused by my aliment.

As the saliva soaked parts of the string slid across the coat of my neck, Derpy stepped down with a cheery smile.

“Th-thanks.”  I stated while trying to force away my blush.

I watched as Derpy made her way back into her bed, but not while I also shook my head and freed my mind of any dirty thoughts.  Once I finished clearing my brain of any sexual acts with her, the gray mare next to me followed up on having a conversation.

“So what is up with that necklace?  The doctors said that it was with you…or did they say it was in you?”

Knowing how satisfying the pain was for me, I decided to simply tell the pony that the crystal was on my person to avoid further worry for my injuries, and then I proceeded to explain its purpose, “Many years ago, my people found this mechanical structure that had no known origin, and tried to use it for the benefit of the Atlantean kind.  They failed until this mountainous crystalline feature was discovered to have a connection with the technology they found.  This alien formation emitted a strange energy that was somehow able to power the machine.  After that discovery was made and established, the original structure was turned into the Kingdom of Atlantis while the tech was repurposed for human kind.  The gem we members of the Atlantean Military carry is a fragment of that very crystal used to power my empire.”

I surveyed my walleyed roommate’s reaction to my information; the winged mare tilted her head in what I imagine her processing what I said.  I don’t blame the girl for being confused if she is; even I, even the Atlanteans are still confused about the thing we found.  We may have learned how to control it, but we still can’t fully understand it; I bet the only beings to actually understand the secrets of this machine are the creatures that created it.

“Do you know how it works?”  Derpy quizzically asked.

“Not a clue.”  I quickly and casually answered.

The pony gave a small giggle at my blatant reply, possibly for me being in the same boat as her.  Whatever her reason was, I found this side of Derpy to be quite enjoyable.

“So what was it you did exactly?”  Derpy started inquiring about me again.

“I did engineering and maintenance.”

“Then how come you said you don’t know how your thing works?”  She immediately jumped.

“Well, there was so much more potential for this tech that was discovered that we Atlanteans couldn’t figure out.  We still haven’t been able to translate the language that came with it.  We only know the buttons and how to physically operate it.”  I replied.

Before we could continue any further, three loud knocks reverberated through our door.  Soon afterwards, the entryway seemingly opened by itself as the ponies, Rainbow and Twilight entered.  Once the two of them entered, I noticed that Twilight’s horn was lit up in a pinkish purple aura momentarily, and as shined, the door closed on its own.  I was about to say something about what I just witnessed, but Twilight spoke first.

“Good afternoon you two.”

Derpy and I greeted them; mine being a simple “hello” while Derpy’s was filled with excitement.

“Sorry if we’re interrupting anything, but we may have a solution for your situation, Yvel.”  Twilight continued.

“Yeah, we know someone who might be able to help.”  Rainbow declared immediately after.

Thinking back to yesterday, these ponies did make mention of someone who may be able to assist me.  I notice that the equines had referred to this being as “someone” instead of “somepony” like Twilight did to herself and I yesterday; it’s possible whoever they’re taking me to might be human.  If this entity can truly cure me of my physical ailment, then maybe he could also provide me with the answers I seek.

“Really?  So where is he?”  If these ponies really did have someone who could help, then why isn’t he here with them?

The blue mare answered my question with, “He’s chillin’ at the lake outside of Ponyville.”

“I take it he was too busy to come then?”  I soon questioned.

“No, it’s more like he’s rubbed off from Rainbow a little too much.”  Twilight’s voice slightly rose as if to tease Rainbow about it.

“Hey!  It’s not my fault he found a perfect place to nap during his breaks.”  Rainbow nonchalantly countered.

From that statement, it gave me the impression that both Rainbow and whoever this person is might be lazy.  But I wasn’t going to bring that up since that could poorly reflect back at me for stating such a thing about this friend of theirs and the cyan equine.

“So what are we going to do?”  I asked, regaining the two mares’ attention.

“We’re going to take you to him.”  Twilight declared with a causal smile.

I took a quick look at my body, and then turned back to the purple pony.

“I’m not really in the best shape to be going anywhere long distant wise at the moment.”

“Don’t worry, I got that covered.”  Twilight stated.

The room went quiet for a minute as Derpy, Rainbow, and I all watched as Twilight’s horn begun to glow in the same hue of color I noticed it was earlier.  A moment later, I soon found that my entire body was blanketed in a pale lavender light, all the while as I could sense a slight warmth spread through each of my limbs.  Once I could feel the heat evenly flow throughout my entire mass, the illumination intensified.  Out of fear due to the unknown, I shut my eyes while I became what felt like a small star.  Shortly after hiding my vision, I felt completely alleviated; the annoyance of pain was gone.  With the sensation of being freed from the restraints of an affliction, I rapidly opened my eyes and examined my chest and appendages.  I felt normal, or at least as normal I can be in my current situation.  The last thing I noted in my head before realizing what had exactly happened to me now was I could clearly see that same purple glow encasing my wrapping and forcing the cloth to carefully undress my former wounds.

After my eyes finished widening in shock and my jaw dropped, I quickly threw my attention to the purple mare to whom I saw bring up her left hoof and wipe away a sweat.

“Feel better?”  Twilight causally asked with a smile.

“How did you do that!?”  My words were somewhat rushed as I still fully comprehend what she just did to me.

“I simply used my magic to cast a healing spell on your injuries.”

I repeated Twilight’s words in my head like a recording and kept coming back to that one phrase.  Magic.  She said magic, she used magic.  Just what kind of world have I entered?  Each passing second, I’m being presented with topics that I just have so many questions that I want to ask.  Where I came from, the ability to use magic was something of myth; and if it was real, magic was probably never noticed due to us Atlanteans being so reliant on the science and technology we found.  I’m actually both afraid and curious of what wonders I could find in this realm.  Twilight said something about a library here; after I meet this guy, I’ll pay a visit to see what I can learn about the mysterious of Equestria.

“You ready to leave?”  The purple pony began.

“Y-yeah, I guess.”  I managed blurted out in my amazement.

“Come on then.  Let’s go!”  Rainbow announced as she eagerly hurried Twilight and I out of the room, but before we fully left the room, the mare that is now going to be my ex-roommate waved me good bye, and I in turn did the same.

After moving around with my shuffling fashion, going down three flights of opaque colored stairs, and finally having my reaction to being rejuvenated called out, I explained to my escorts how the concept of magic was foreign to me since my life has been mostly involved with technology.  When I finished informing the mares about this, Twilight took the liberty of explaining how the denizens of Equestria can use magic and spells.  She told me that the Equestrian races of pegasi and earth ponies don’t have supernatural abilities, but have talents elsewhere.  Twilight also told me how the only two types of ponies to conjure up magic were unicorns and alicorns, and they can use these powers by channeling the energy through their horns.

“So this place, Atlantis, is solely based around science?”  Twilight asked in an inquiring voice.

“Well it is based around the science we found.”  I said turning directly to the mare.

“When we get the chance Yvel, I would like to hear more about this place; I’m quite interested.”  She stated.

“Sure, while we’re at it, you can tell me more about Equestria.  Seeing how this place is based around magic has got me interested in it.”

“Quick question, why are you shuffling your legs?”  Rainbow butted in.

“Well, it’s because I’m new to this-“

I gave a few steps back and rubbed the part of my face that I accidentally bashed into something.  After that, I immediately looked up to see what I bumped into and was greeted with the sight of a burly brown stallion donned in a sun golden chestplate and helmet.  The built pony looked down at me with his stern, sky blue eyes, and then switched his sight over to my alicorn companion.

“Princess Twilight Sparkle, I know you’ve just returned and would like to rest up before returning to your duties, but Princess Celestia would like to have an audience with you.”  The knight announced in his deep voice.

My lavender escort turned to Rainbow and I and said, “Sorry to leave you two like this, but I should get going.”

“No prob.  Just don’t take too long, we got some catching up to do.”  The cyan pegasus replied.

After saying our good byes, Twilight departed with the armor covered stallion while Rainbow and I took an opposing dirt path that seemed to go around the town that the hospital overlooked.

In order to avoid a long and quiet trip, I decided to inquire about what Rainbow and those other ponies do for a living; if Twilight is royalty and Derpy delivers mail, surely everyone else has some sort of occupation.

“I’m the best flyer in Equestria.”  My winged escort proudly stated.

“That was boldly put, but that doesn’t really explain much to me.”

“Well what I officially do for a job is being the captain for the weather team, but I’m also a member of the Wonderbolts.”  When Rainbow said she was a Wonderbolt, the tone of her voice changed to where it sounded like she spoke highly of herself.

I asked, “So what is a Wonderbolt?”

“Only the best flyers in Equestria.”

Seeing as how this is probably going to continue to circle around “best flyer in Equestria” I decided to ask about her friends.

“Rarity has her own business in designing dresses, Applejack works on her family’s farm at Sweet Apple Acres, Pinkie helps the Cakes with their pastries at Sugarcube corner, and Fluttershy cares for animals.”  I detected no lowering in tone of her voice, so I’m going to guess that Rainbow doesn’t think little of her friends while she’s part of an elite group.  Kind of reminds me of Haox a little.

When Rainbow finished listing her friends’ jobs, our walk did end up becoming silent; however it did not once see boring.  With each step I took, I could feel a terrifying shiver crawl through my spine, the air grew thick with anxiety, and a rising, dark dread filled the corner thoughts of my mind.  I recognized this sensation of fear, and with it overwhelming me, I couldn’t help rapidly jerk my eyes in all possible directions.  I could not for the life of me see that monster; the only thing my vision could pick up was just a simple dirt path that was surrounded by a sea of trees.

With the sensation of horror consuming every fiber of my being, I could feel my movement falter.  I can’t see any hint of that dragon nearing this place, so I don’t know why the feeling is stronger.  Maybe this is part of the curse it put on me, it could be like how I could constantly sense that entity while I was in the hospital.  But if it isn’t, what does that mean?  Please in the name of all that is good; don’t let it be that the demon is approaching.

Come on Yvel, don’t freak out before you can get help, it could impede my progress of being cured and warning others of the threat that is that evil dragon.  I want to tell the pony in front of me what’s going on, but I’m not sure how much she’ll believe me.  Come on you’ve got to focus Yvel, take your mind momentarily off that beast.

I looked around to keep my mind occupied on something for the time being, but the only thing that caught my attention was the tattoo like image on Rainbow’s flanks.  The design was a single cloud with a lightning bolt made up of the colors blue, yellow, and red.  Now that I think about it, didn’t the others ponies I’ve met have something similar to what Rainbow has?  I’m not entirely certain since I was more focused on the fact of talking ponies, but I believe they have a tattoo in the same location.

“Enjoying the view?”  Rainbow started up.

“What?”  I soon realized that since I was looking at the mare’s tattoos, my eyes were focused on the region of her butt.  “What!?  No no no!  That’s not-“

“Save it, I can see it in your face.  You want a piece me.”  The cyan pony said as she approached me.

“No!  That’s not-“

“Yup, you want a piece of the Rainbow Dash.  What are you thinking?  Looking at this hot stuff got you to wild up?  Thinking of doing me here, or taking me up to the trees and leaning me against them?  Imagining that as you stare at my pussy, you can’t help but rub that hardening dick of yours against the lips of my pussy; simulating the both of us to the point where I’m starting to seep my juices on your erecting member.  You feel like I’ve soaked you to the point to where your cock has been lubed up enough to push in me without it being too rough.  You think that as you slide your way in me, the lips of my vag will tightly squeeze and hold you in me.  You can’t help but wrap your hooves around me and listen to each and every songful moan I scream out with each of your forceful thrusts.  As our waists continuously push and rub into each other, you can’t help but enjoy the my warm, moist hole as you pump yourself in and out, in and out, IN AND OUT!  Your rock hard shaft just cooooonstantly sliding against the wet walls of my cunt as you push deeper into our pleasure zone.  What am I going to be doing during all this?  Am I’m going to be drunk on the ecstasy you’re giving me, or am I going to be fully aware as my body tightens around you and begs for more?  And this will all continue until it finally comes to the point where you feel the pressure building in you and you can’t hold it anymore.  So you thrust faster and faster, increasing the pleasure devouring your body and increasing the rate of my orgasms until it finally happens.  With your final thrust, I climax as you explode in me, releasing that pleasurable hold on you and spraying your cum deep inside me.  Is that what you want?”

No that’s not what I want!  Why is she saying such things?  Ugh, the thoughts she’s trying to put in me, the images she’s trying to implant in my brain, I just-Damn it penis now is not the time!

“Do…do you want to do it?”

I can’t believe what I just said.  I can’t believe what I’m thinking!  I actually want to have sex with Rainbow Dash.  I want to do everything she just said and much more.  The thoughts of hearing her voice turn into sexy moans and the sensation of her inviting vagina is putting me on the edge.  I’m sorry human self, but I can’t help myself but feel urged to.

“Do…do you want to have sex, right now?”  My voiced almost sounded like I was begging.  I’m pathetic.

“Nope.”  Rainbow casually and blatantly stated.

What?  I think my jaw just hit the ground right now.

“Then why did you say all that?”  I quickly demanded.

“Because I noticed you checking me out and decided to torture you for it.  Live with it pervert, we just met.”  She replied.

By the gods, is that how is interpreted my thoughtful expression?

“Well what if I was someone who tried to force you?”  It’s not in my personality to try something like that, but I do know that there are people who will act so vile.

“You seem scrawny enough to where I can easily take you.”  As insulting that would seem, Rainbow has a point.  I’m not even a good fighter.

“Sooooo…Do you think that something between us will ever happen?”  I can’t believe I’m stilling thinking sexual thoughts about this pegasus; it’s probably because I don’t want to live the rest of this trip with an erection and because of what she had very recently said.

“Nope, not ever, and I’m not about to cheat on my husband.”  The cyan pony answered.

“Wait, you’re married?”

Rainbow extended her left wing, allowing me to see a gold ring with a single diamond in between two sapphires encrusted into it.  After showing me the circlet the mare said, “For two and a half years now.”

I bet he’s a lucky guy for having someone like you.  “So what’s he like?”

“He’s a really cool guy and I’m glad to be with him.  In fact, he’s the one we’re going to see about your whole ordeal.”

I didn’t know how to respond to what was just said.  I figured we were simply meeting a friend of the ponies, not Rainbow’s husband.  Considering how things have played out so far, if he can help me, he’s probably extremely powerful with magic and not actually a human like I had originally thought.  But either way, this might make conversing with him easier since I’ve established acquaintances with his wife.  Maybe Rainbow is different from what she appears since she’s in a relationship with such a unique being.

After another twenty minutes of Rainbow walking and me shuffling next to her as I managed to calm myself down, the two of us arrived at a body of water.  It was a gentle serene lake resting peacefully as the trees crowded it as they seemed to witness the body of water in perfection.  With hardly a cloud in the sky, the sun was left beaming its light onto the surface, creating little diamonds floating above the liquid.  As I continued to survey the area, I noticed that the only living things here were the local wildlife, my escort, and I.

“So where is your husband?”  I asked.

Rainbow Dash didn’t answer me, instead she approach the bank of the lake and took in an inhale, preparing her diaphragm I suppose.

“Hey Inrei.”  She called out.

From nothingness, a very thick and tangible dark force flow through me like the breeze of a strong wind, but instead of it being all around me, I could pinpoint the source of this power.  It was in the lake.  I peered deep into the body of water and could clearly see a massive shadow, about the size of the actual natural feature, shifting around under the water.  Suddenly the surface of the lake was thrown into the air as two gigantic, demon like wing flew up.  Following the scaled appendages came to what appeared like a serpentine body with serrated spikes going down the spine.  Finally the head rose up, allowing the clear liquid to drain down its face like numerous waterfalls; it had two horns on the back of its head while the top half seemed pushed down as the bottom half extend out, giving the creature’s head a spear shaped appearance.  Looking beyond the night colored scales; I gazed deep into its blood red eyes and was greeted with the same sensations as I first peered into its eyes.  I tried to deny the truth in front of me, but my brain soon flashed back to the moment that monster destroyed my home and killed everyone I knew.  After that, my memories placed that dragon from then with the one before me now.  The exact feeling of terror, the look of absolute evil, and the sensation of darkness all rushed back to me as I stared at the enormous beast before me.  The feeling back then is the same as now, as I look at the dragon before me with my horror filled eyes.  Besides a planetary size difference, everything is completely identical.  The two are a precise match, this is the same dragon.  I don’t know how or why, but this is the destroyer!

My heart felt like it was about to burst from my chest as it continued to rapidly beat, I could feel my chest constantly expanding and retracting as my fear escaped my lips in exasperated pants and gasps.  My entire mass refused to do anything aside from the movement of completely shaking in terror.  With the last bit of my hyperventilating, I could have sworn I saw the blue of the sky before everything turned white.