The Story of a Misplaced Helper.by brashbladeChaptersThe CrashThe MeetingThat NightThe ChangeThe CrashFluttershy was meandering in her garden with Angel perched on her back happily munching on a carrot, as she inspected one of her plant’s, a light caught her eye high in the sky. It appeared to be a fire of some kind. The blaze streaked across the sky, past her house and with a loud explosion made her house shudder on impact. She hid behind one of her planter’s which gave little cover. Whimpering as something inside the hole moaned. Angle had then run from her back and to the crater, instinctively she rushed to catch him but ended up falling in front of the creature within. The strange ape seemed startled so to sooth its worries she spoke in a calm trusting voice(while she was slightly panicked) “It’s alright” she said “I won’t hurt you” The naked beast seemed almost confused then it spoke as well, it’s voice coarse and tired “How can you talk?” it questioned. She was surprised to find an animal that was capable of speech, but she contained her excitement given the circumstances. “W-what’d you mean? You should know that ponies talk.” she responded “A-and would it be alright if you told me what you are?” he retorted with “I’m a human. You say you’ve never seen a human?” he seemed rather taken aback by all this and realized that he had no clothes to speak of and looked very vulnerable. “Y-you look cold…” Fluttershy inquired very cautiously “would you like a blanket?” He thought this over for a moment then spoke “That would be very kind of you.” With that she led the new creature into her home filled with all kind of animals from birds to bears and bats to bees. Leaving him in the, what he assumed to be the living room, to fetch a blanket he was greeted with the peaceful chatter of wildlife. While he took turns returning the hellos of the critters in the hut he assumed that this small pony was trust-able. Fluttershy return’s with the blanket to see the interesting character making himself comfortable with his surroundings. Handing him the soft quilted fleece she asked “Where did you come from?” “How should I know? I fell asleep in my bed next thing I know, I’m in that crater naked!” he shot back. pondoring on this she said “I think you need to talk to my friend” as she said this she flared her wings and at this the stranger jumped “Ah!” he exclaimed. this happened to startle her, and in retaliation she shot behind a chair with an “eep!” he exhaled and spoke in a shaken voice “What was that?” not understanding she spoke in an almost inaudible voice “w-what do you mean…?” seeing that he scared the poor little mare her said apologetically “I’m sorry… I-I didn’t mean to scare you…” the skittish young pony poked her head out from her sanctuary to see him sitting in solace, hanging his head slightly. Fluttershy realizing what was happening jumped from her cover and cried out “oh nonono! Don’t be sad! You just startled me! Please don’t be sad!” He, looked at her “Are you sure you’re alright?” she in quick response spoke in a hasty voice “Yes of course I am! Now let’s get you over to Twilight’s!” “Who’s?” he asked “Twilight Sparkle… my friend, she’s a unicorn and will most likely know what to do with you.” Tying the blanket over his lower half he nodded and followed her to this new place all the while inquiring about his new surroundings “So where is this place?” “We’re in Equestria” “Where?” “It’s the country that we live in” After much Q and A they arrived at Twilight’s house Fluttershy then rapped on the door thrice ”Come in!” chimed a sweet young voice from within the tree carved home, Fluttershy opened the door into a large library that replaced where most homes would have a family room. Twilight was as usual buried in books, and scrolls as the guests entered her study she knew Fluttershy, but who was that next to her? “U-um… Fluttershy?” she twisted to see the human standing next to her dear friend with a quilt wrapped around its waist “Yes Twilight?” her voice was shrill and weak as if guilty about something, The new creature intrigued Twilight, and as she advanced upon the new being the more puzzled she became. “Where did you find it?” she asked “He.” the strange beast corrected. “He talks?!” she exclaimed in amazement “You know that’s getting old really fast…” the stranger grumbled “Where did you find him?” Twilight asked “He crashed in front of my house...” Fluttershy replied. “Hmmm…” Twilight rubbed her chin in deep thought. “Crashed from the sky?” “Yes…” Fluttershy replied. “I think he needs to see Celestia…” she suggested “Who’s Celestia?” the stranger asked “She’s the leader of our kingdom” she replied “Aren’t you going to ask my name?” he asked ”You have a name?” Fluttershy interjected “Yeah, my name is Jack” “Jack what?” “Jack Burbass” “Well anyhow” Twilight interrupted “Let’s get you into some respectable clothes and have you meet with Celestia… she’ll know what to do with you” The MeetingThey started there walk over to Rarity’s boutique to see if she could manage to get Jack some cloths “Who’s Rarity?” Jack asked. “She’s a friend of mine, she owns a dress shop in town” Fluttershy replied “Oh...” Jack said absentmindedly. on their stroll they ran into their weather manager Rainbow Dash, more than literally she ran over jack! “Wah!” Rainbow Dash yelled upon impact with a solid thud they both ended up in a puddle “oof!” Jack exhaled as he got up “And who’re you?” he asked rather agitated. she stood up tall and proudly proclaimed “I’m Rainbow dash! The fastest flyer in all of Equestria!" “Oh, well can you watch where you’re flying? You might hurt someone” he warned. “Somepony” she corrected. “Hm?” he asked. Before she could answer twilight intervened “he’s not from around any of Equestria” “really?” she asked testily “no, and for that matter he’s lost” Fluttershy interjected. Rainbow seemed surprised by her friends sudden burst of courage. “Okay Fluttershy. So, where yah going?” she asked. “Carousel boutique” twilight answered. “Why?” she pressed. “Because I need clothes” jack answered annoyed at the waste of time. “Can we get going?” The group headed to the large purple mass of a building elegantly crafted and well kept. “Nice place…” Jack remarked. “Why thank you!” Rarity gushed as she strode towards the group of ponies, and one human. “I take it your Rarity?” Jack inquired. “Yes darling.” She responded in her lady-like formal meeting voice. “I was hoping you could dress our friend here” twilight interrupted. “Oh, but of course!” Rarity boasted looking up at the new being. “This way!” She usurers everyone inside her meek shop. “Now, what do you want?” she asked in a very business only tone. “Um… a suit I guess…” Jack answered. “Of, course! This will take no time at all!” while they are taking measurements he is very nervous still not sure of his surroundings. After the dimensions are set, Rarity leaves to go make the suit. “So you just… dropped out of the sky?” rainbow asks. “Yeah… how I’m not hurt…” he is looking himself over. “Yeah ... you look untouched…” twilight is examining him as well. “How did I even get in the sky?” he asked himself. “Celestia will answer that.” Twilight promised. “And here it is! My masterpiece!” Rarity enters the room levitating the deep sapphire clothing causing Jack to jump. “How’re you doing that?” he asked startled.. “Well what ever do you mean?” she asked confused. “You’re making that suit float” he said rather annoyed at the blindness of his dresser. “It’s magic” Twilight explained. “You’ve never seen magic?" “No… but I've read about it…” jack said in a thoughtful voice, and to this Twilight became increasingly interested in him. “How much do you read?” she questioned. “A lot, considering I’m a student in high school.” He answered. “High school?” Rainbow asked. “I’ve never heard of high school. Where is it?” “Not here that’s for sure…” he said solemnly. “Alright then!” rarity said changing the subject. “Why not try it on?” she floated the suit over to him “um… c-could you all turn around please?” he asked blushing at all the eyes on him. “Why?” Twilight inquired. “In my world, you dress in private, and we always where cloths.” He said nervously. To this Rarity said “of course darling! There is a dressing room right over there.” She pointed her hoof at a small stall enclosed in fabric. While he tried the fit he felt something in the pocket of the suit, retrieving the strange object, he found it to be a envelope with a crescent moon seal imprinted in wax on the front. Opening it the letter read “Hello Jack I know of your problem and wish to help, my sister will be of guidance as well meet us in Canterlot as soon as you can. You’re princess Luna” After reading the note he walked out wearing the sapphire tux and asked “who’s Luna?” “Luna?” Twilight said. “How’d you hear about her?” “this.” He says holding up the note. Curios twilight reads over the note and is thinking out loud “how did she know you were here? And how’d she get this note to you?” she thought aloud. “I’m not sure, but she wants to see me.” Jack reported. To this there was a knock on the door of the beautiful shop as Rarity approached to answer she was knocked down as the door went flying in at the hooves of two celestial guards! “Where is the human?!” one demanded without even looking around and standing on Rarity. “Hey! Get off her!” Jack yelled from the other side of the room. “You are hereby arrested in the name of Celestia!” the other skinnier guard pronounced in a very strong voice. “What is my crime?” he asked arms crossed looking at the one still standing on his friend. “Irrelevant! You’re coming with us!” the stronger guard bellowed. “Get. Off. Her. Now.” Jack growled. “Feh! Fine!” the larger guard crunched his hoof into her chest before getting off “happy?” he asked in a smug voice. Uncrossing his arms he walked over to the guard and picked him up by the throught (being about double both of there sizes.) “no, I’m not. Get out of this shop now!” he said launching the pony through the nearby doorway knocking the other guard down on the way. Twilight looked at him shocked. “What did you just do?!” she shrieked. “I just saved you’re friend.” He spat. “Now” he took a deep breath. “Let’s go talk to Celestia” Rarity slowly staggered to her hooves coughing. “Whoa there” Jack said helping her up. “You, okay?” “Oh! Those ruffians! How dare they?!” she yelled. The guards returned with two pegesi and one unicorn. Knowing what the unicorn was capable of from what Rarity did and what he guessed they could do, he said. “Can you just tell me what I did?” he sounded more relaxed than he was. “You will know when you are tried by Celestia!” one of the pegesi said. Scoffing jack said “fine. They're not in this, deal?” “They are conspirators! They come as well!” the larger guard said looking the more worse for weir. Looking at twilight he asked “Are you going to just let this happen?” “You have to go, and we’re going with you anyway” her smile warm and her words calming jack looked to the guards and nodded. “Arrest him!” the unicorn ordered. As they approached jack he just walked past them to the unicorn “before we go, can I get your name?” he asked. This confused the guard slightly, but her responded. “Roaming wind.” Jack nodded then asked. “So, how are we doing this? Are you going to put me in a carriage of some kind?” the guard nodded pointing to a golden clad carriage. After stepping inside he realized how much bigger he was to the ponies. He was about a foot taller than them and he was sure he outweighed them by about half. He could fit snugly in the carriage but his head was touching the roof. He looked out the window to see that they were flying! Watching the clouds go, by he wondered how they did all this. Not wanting to ask questions given his situation; he remained silent for the remainder of the ride. That NightWhen they arrived, he was escorted by eight guards to a small room where he was utterly alone. After what seemed like age’s a guard in black armor entered “this way” he ordered. Jack followed obediently until they were climbing the stairs of a dark tower, then he got worried and asked “Where are you taking me?” His voice was shaky and unsure. “I am to take you to Luna.” He replied. At this Jack relaxed only slightly cautiously inching up the spiral stairs. Once they arrived at the top Jack found himself in a very dark throne room. “Hello Jack.” A sweet, and calm voice rung from the blackness. “H-hello…” jack was on edge not sure where the speaker was. “I do apologies for you, eh, forceful trip here…” the voice called. “What do you mean? I came here of my own free will.” He chimed. “Not that, your ‘landing’ I mean.” Luna said as she walked into his view her night sky mane flowing at her side, she had none of her ‘royal gear’ on at that time. “What do you have planned for me?” he asked. “Not important right now” she assured him. “For now you need to rest, I need you awake tonight." “What for?” he asked getting annoyed. “You will find out soon enough” she promised. He was indeed too tired to try to argue with her. “Where will I be sleeping?” he wondered aloud. “In my bed chambers.” She told him. To this Jack blushed, Luna saw this and hastily told him. “I have many rooms in my bed chambers! I do not wish anything of that sort I swear!” she was now blushing. Jack laughed and told her. “It’s okay, I figured.” Luna giggled as well. Jack then excused himself from the room to get some rest. When he awoke it was pitch black out his window, he put his over coat on and went out onto the balcony attached to the room. “Good evening” Luna said. Standing out there waiting for him. “So what do you have for me to do?” he asked expecting that that’s why he wasn't in a dungeon. “I wish to –if you would allow it – integrate you into this lands population.” “’integrate’?” He asked. “Yes, you may do this in any way you can think of.” “Well I was planning to join the army in my world, when I came of age…” he at that moment for the first time since he got here really thought of home. He then felt instantaneously home-sick. Luna notices this in his eyes and asks. “Whatever is wrong?” “My mother, my sister, my friends, how can I go on without them?” he moaned. “You are concerned about your family?” she guessed. “Yeah… but its more than that, are they concerned about ME?” he looked to the ground as he said this. After a long pause Luna broke the silence. “Do you know how long you've been gone?” Luna asked. “Not a clue…” he said. Luna had a pitying look on her face, but Jack was too gloomy to notice. There was another long silence as they looked to the sky. “Beautiful night…” Jack finally said. “Thank you.” Luna replied. “What?” Jack asked confused. “I raise the moon every night” Luna explained. “I am in charge of dreams, the night, the moon, and the stars” “well I can’t say I’m surprised… with all that’s been happening…” Jack said. “Have you decided on what you will do?” Luna asked. “I want to blend in as much as possible while I’m here, so I guess I if it’s possible will become one of you.” Jack wreathed at the thought if something were to go wrong. “I will call discord…” Luna seemed upset about something. The ChangeAfter some time Luna returned with discord, who was looking far to chipper, but what else do you expect from him? He, without a word created a bright flash and Jack woke up a few hours later in the wee hours of the morning. “Hnng…” he groaned as he rubbed his head with his hoof. his hoof? He looked at the new appendage in pure shock, the blue purple stump looking softer than it really was. “How are you feeling?” Luna asked. “different.” He said looking at himself in the mirror. He reminded himself of the sunset he ever so loved to watch before bed, his mane a soft yellow and his tail faded from a deep blue purple to an orange to a yellow, his flank sporting three stars. He was also a unicorn! A unicorn! He was beside himself with excitement. “c-can I?” he couldn’t finish the question but Luna knew what he wanted to know and smiled. “If you are willing to practice, maybe.” “I-I….” he lept onto Luna eyes full of tears and heart filled to the brim with thanks. “How could I ever repay you Princess?” he asked. And she laughed and said “I would be most happy if you would let go of me.” She giggled as he lowered himself from his clinging position, blushing. “S-sorry.” He stuttered. “No need.” She told him. And he took his time examining his new appearance, after a good ten minutes he looked to Luna and asked “where will I be staying?” he asked. “Where would you be most comfortable?” she replied. “Well… I lived in a small city town, if that makes sense.” He thought for a second and told her. “I would like to join the guard.” This took her by surprise. “A-are you certain?” she seemed like it would be a very bad idea. “Yes, I’m sure.” He looked very sure of his choice. fire in his eyes and dept. in his heart he looked for her approval but found none. “Why do you look like you’re worried? It’s not like I’m going into a mine field or anything.” He said. “But you may be…” she looked as though he would never return from this. “As you are my witness I will return home one day. Even if it means giving up my life.” The fire in his eyes was almost strong enough to burn the room. They left the room, Jack stumbling slightly, and then a voice called through the halls. “Jack, may you please go to the throne room?” he looked to Luna who gave him a sober nod. As he walked to the throne room many of the guards gave him unsure looks. Upon entering he was greeted by the over-active pinkie pie, tackling him down and talking nonstop. “Oh! Hihowareyou? I’mhappyaboutmeetingyoudoyoulikeparties? Ilikeparties! Therebrightandfunand—heywhydoyoulookangry?” he pushed her off annoyed. “Will. You. Get. Off?!” he looked around seeing them. Twilight pacing back and forth thinking of why there still here, and who the other two are. ”who are the other two?” he asked, still shaken by the sudden pinkie bombing. “Ah’m applejack!” AJ said, her Sothern accent unmistakable. taking his hoof she shook vigorously, then pinkie bounced up next to her “I’m pinkie pie!” AJ let go of his hoof and he held it in the other nursing the slight sting in it. “Why are you here?” he asked. “W-We wanted to stay and wait for you.” Fluttershy answered in a very small voice, it was almost inaudible. “Okay, that’s fine by me; did you want to take me back?” He responded. “I-If that’s okay with you…” Fluttershy swooned. “Well I could use some time to get used to being like this.” To these words Luna relaxed. and so, they were off, to new beginnings, and new friends. I write to you dear reader, in the hope of telling you my story, this, my story of me, the misplaced helper. End of part one.
The CrashFluttershy was meandering in her garden with Angel perched on her back happily munching on a carrot, as she inspected one of her plant’s, a light caught her eye high in the sky. It appeared to be a fire of some kind. The blaze streaked across the sky, past her house and with a loud explosion made her house shudder on impact. She hid behind one of her planter’s which gave little cover. Whimpering as something inside the hole moaned. Angle had then run from her back and to the crater, instinctively she rushed to catch him but ended up falling in front of the creature within. The strange ape seemed startled so to sooth its worries she spoke in a calm trusting voice(while she was slightly panicked) “It’s alright” she said “I won’t hurt you” The naked beast seemed almost confused then it spoke as well, it’s voice coarse and tired “How can you talk?” it questioned. She was surprised to find an animal that was capable of speech, but she contained her excitement given the circumstances. “W-what’d you mean? You should know that ponies talk.” she responded “A-and would it be alright if you told me what you are?” he retorted with “I’m a human. You say you’ve never seen a human?” he seemed rather taken aback by all this and realized that he had no clothes to speak of and looked very vulnerable. “Y-you look cold…” Fluttershy inquired very cautiously “would you like a blanket?” He thought this over for a moment then spoke “That would be very kind of you.” With that she led the new creature into her home filled with all kind of animals from birds to bears and bats to bees. Leaving him in the, what he assumed to be the living room, to fetch a blanket he was greeted with the peaceful chatter of wildlife. While he took turns returning the hellos of the critters in the hut he assumed that this small pony was trust-able. Fluttershy return’s with the blanket to see the interesting character making himself comfortable with his surroundings. Handing him the soft quilted fleece she asked “Where did you come from?” “How should I know? I fell asleep in my bed next thing I know, I’m in that crater naked!” he shot back. pondoring on this she said “I think you need to talk to my friend” as she said this she flared her wings and at this the stranger jumped “Ah!” he exclaimed. this happened to startle her, and in retaliation she shot behind a chair with an “eep!” he exhaled and spoke in a shaken voice “What was that?” not understanding she spoke in an almost inaudible voice “w-what do you mean…?” seeing that he scared the poor little mare her said apologetically “I’m sorry… I-I didn’t mean to scare you…” the skittish young pony poked her head out from her sanctuary to see him sitting in solace, hanging his head slightly. Fluttershy realizing what was happening jumped from her cover and cried out “oh nonono! Don’t be sad! You just startled me! Please don’t be sad!” He, looked at her “Are you sure you’re alright?” she in quick response spoke in a hasty voice “Yes of course I am! Now let’s get you over to Twilight’s!” “Who’s?” he asked “Twilight Sparkle… my friend, she’s a unicorn and will most likely know what to do with you.” Tying the blanket over his lower half he nodded and followed her to this new place all the while inquiring about his new surroundings “So where is this place?” “We’re in Equestria” “Where?” “It’s the country that we live in” After much Q and A they arrived at Twilight’s house Fluttershy then rapped on the door thrice ”Come in!” chimed a sweet young voice from within the tree carved home, Fluttershy opened the door into a large library that replaced where most homes would have a family room. Twilight was as usual buried in books, and scrolls as the guests entered her study she knew Fluttershy, but who was that next to her? “U-um… Fluttershy?” she twisted to see the human standing next to her dear friend with a quilt wrapped around its waist “Yes Twilight?” her voice was shrill and weak as if guilty about something, The new creature intrigued Twilight, and as she advanced upon the new being the more puzzled she became. “Where did you find it?” she asked “He.” the strange beast corrected. “He talks?!” she exclaimed in amazement “You know that’s getting old really fast…” the stranger grumbled “Where did you find him?” Twilight asked “He crashed in front of my house...” Fluttershy replied. “Hmmm…” Twilight rubbed her chin in deep thought. “Crashed from the sky?” “Yes…” Fluttershy replied. “I think he needs to see Celestia…” she suggested “Who’s Celestia?” the stranger asked “She’s the leader of our kingdom” she replied “Aren’t you going to ask my name?” he asked ”You have a name?” Fluttershy interjected “Yeah, my name is Jack” “Jack what?” “Jack Burbass” “Well anyhow” Twilight interrupted “Let’s get you into some respectable clothes and have you meet with Celestia… she’ll know what to do with you”
The MeetingThey started there walk over to Rarity’s boutique to see if she could manage to get Jack some cloths “Who’s Rarity?” Jack asked. “She’s a friend of mine, she owns a dress shop in town” Fluttershy replied “Oh...” Jack said absentmindedly. on their stroll they ran into their weather manager Rainbow Dash, more than literally she ran over jack! “Wah!” Rainbow Dash yelled upon impact with a solid thud they both ended up in a puddle “oof!” Jack exhaled as he got up “And who’re you?” he asked rather agitated. she stood up tall and proudly proclaimed “I’m Rainbow dash! The fastest flyer in all of Equestria!" “Oh, well can you watch where you’re flying? You might hurt someone” he warned. “Somepony” she corrected. “Hm?” he asked. Before she could answer twilight intervened “he’s not from around any of Equestria” “really?” she asked testily “no, and for that matter he’s lost” Fluttershy interjected. Rainbow seemed surprised by her friends sudden burst of courage. “Okay Fluttershy. So, where yah going?” she asked. “Carousel boutique” twilight answered. “Why?” she pressed. “Because I need clothes” jack answered annoyed at the waste of time. “Can we get going?” The group headed to the large purple mass of a building elegantly crafted and well kept. “Nice place…” Jack remarked. “Why thank you!” Rarity gushed as she strode towards the group of ponies, and one human. “I take it your Rarity?” Jack inquired. “Yes darling.” She responded in her lady-like formal meeting voice. “I was hoping you could dress our friend here” twilight interrupted. “Oh, but of course!” Rarity boasted looking up at the new being. “This way!” She usurers everyone inside her meek shop. “Now, what do you want?” she asked in a very business only tone. “Um… a suit I guess…” Jack answered. “Of, course! This will take no time at all!” while they are taking measurements he is very nervous still not sure of his surroundings. After the dimensions are set, Rarity leaves to go make the suit. “So you just… dropped out of the sky?” rainbow asks. “Yeah… how I’m not hurt…” he is looking himself over. “Yeah ... you look untouched…” twilight is examining him as well. “How did I even get in the sky?” he asked himself. “Celestia will answer that.” Twilight promised. “And here it is! My masterpiece!” Rarity enters the room levitating the deep sapphire clothing causing Jack to jump. “How’re you doing that?” he asked startled.. “Well what ever do you mean?” she asked confused. “You’re making that suit float” he said rather annoyed at the blindness of his dresser. “It’s magic” Twilight explained. “You’ve never seen magic?" “No… but I've read about it…” jack said in a thoughtful voice, and to this Twilight became increasingly interested in him. “How much do you read?” she questioned. “A lot, considering I’m a student in high school.” He answered. “High school?” Rainbow asked. “I’ve never heard of high school. Where is it?” “Not here that’s for sure…” he said solemnly. “Alright then!” rarity said changing the subject. “Why not try it on?” she floated the suit over to him “um… c-could you all turn around please?” he asked blushing at all the eyes on him. “Why?” Twilight inquired. “In my world, you dress in private, and we always where cloths.” He said nervously. To this Rarity said “of course darling! There is a dressing room right over there.” She pointed her hoof at a small stall enclosed in fabric. While he tried the fit he felt something in the pocket of the suit, retrieving the strange object, he found it to be a envelope with a crescent moon seal imprinted in wax on the front. Opening it the letter read “Hello Jack I know of your problem and wish to help, my sister will be of guidance as well meet us in Canterlot as soon as you can. You’re princess Luna” After reading the note he walked out wearing the sapphire tux and asked “who’s Luna?” “Luna?” Twilight said. “How’d you hear about her?” “this.” He says holding up the note. Curios twilight reads over the note and is thinking out loud “how did she know you were here? And how’d she get this note to you?” she thought aloud. “I’m not sure, but she wants to see me.” Jack reported. To this there was a knock on the door of the beautiful shop as Rarity approached to answer she was knocked down as the door went flying in at the hooves of two celestial guards! “Where is the human?!” one demanded without even looking around and standing on Rarity. “Hey! Get off her!” Jack yelled from the other side of the room. “You are hereby arrested in the name of Celestia!” the other skinnier guard pronounced in a very strong voice. “What is my crime?” he asked arms crossed looking at the one still standing on his friend. “Irrelevant! You’re coming with us!” the stronger guard bellowed. “Get. Off. Her. Now.” Jack growled. “Feh! Fine!” the larger guard crunched his hoof into her chest before getting off “happy?” he asked in a smug voice. Uncrossing his arms he walked over to the guard and picked him up by the throught (being about double both of there sizes.) “no, I’m not. Get out of this shop now!” he said launching the pony through the nearby doorway knocking the other guard down on the way. Twilight looked at him shocked. “What did you just do?!” she shrieked. “I just saved you’re friend.” He spat. “Now” he took a deep breath. “Let’s go talk to Celestia” Rarity slowly staggered to her hooves coughing. “Whoa there” Jack said helping her up. “You, okay?” “Oh! Those ruffians! How dare they?!” she yelled. The guards returned with two pegesi and one unicorn. Knowing what the unicorn was capable of from what Rarity did and what he guessed they could do, he said. “Can you just tell me what I did?” he sounded more relaxed than he was. “You will know when you are tried by Celestia!” one of the pegesi said. Scoffing jack said “fine. They're not in this, deal?” “They are conspirators! They come as well!” the larger guard said looking the more worse for weir. Looking at twilight he asked “Are you going to just let this happen?” “You have to go, and we’re going with you anyway” her smile warm and her words calming jack looked to the guards and nodded. “Arrest him!” the unicorn ordered. As they approached jack he just walked past them to the unicorn “before we go, can I get your name?” he asked. This confused the guard slightly, but her responded. “Roaming wind.” Jack nodded then asked. “So, how are we doing this? Are you going to put me in a carriage of some kind?” the guard nodded pointing to a golden clad carriage. After stepping inside he realized how much bigger he was to the ponies. He was about a foot taller than them and he was sure he outweighed them by about half. He could fit snugly in the carriage but his head was touching the roof. He looked out the window to see that they were flying! Watching the clouds go, by he wondered how they did all this. Not wanting to ask questions given his situation; he remained silent for the remainder of the ride.
That NightWhen they arrived, he was escorted by eight guards to a small room where he was utterly alone. After what seemed like age’s a guard in black armor entered “this way” he ordered. Jack followed obediently until they were climbing the stairs of a dark tower, then he got worried and asked “Where are you taking me?” His voice was shaky and unsure. “I am to take you to Luna.” He replied. At this Jack relaxed only slightly cautiously inching up the spiral stairs. Once they arrived at the top Jack found himself in a very dark throne room. “Hello Jack.” A sweet, and calm voice rung from the blackness. “H-hello…” jack was on edge not sure where the speaker was. “I do apologies for you, eh, forceful trip here…” the voice called. “What do you mean? I came here of my own free will.” He chimed. “Not that, your ‘landing’ I mean.” Luna said as she walked into his view her night sky mane flowing at her side, she had none of her ‘royal gear’ on at that time. “What do you have planned for me?” he asked. “Not important right now” she assured him. “For now you need to rest, I need you awake tonight." “What for?” he asked getting annoyed. “You will find out soon enough” she promised. He was indeed too tired to try to argue with her. “Where will I be sleeping?” he wondered aloud. “In my bed chambers.” She told him. To this Jack blushed, Luna saw this and hastily told him. “I have many rooms in my bed chambers! I do not wish anything of that sort I swear!” she was now blushing. Jack laughed and told her. “It’s okay, I figured.” Luna giggled as well. Jack then excused himself from the room to get some rest. When he awoke it was pitch black out his window, he put his over coat on and went out onto the balcony attached to the room. “Good evening” Luna said. Standing out there waiting for him. “So what do you have for me to do?” he asked expecting that that’s why he wasn't in a dungeon. “I wish to –if you would allow it – integrate you into this lands population.” “’integrate’?” He asked. “Yes, you may do this in any way you can think of.” “Well I was planning to join the army in my world, when I came of age…” he at that moment for the first time since he got here really thought of home. He then felt instantaneously home-sick. Luna notices this in his eyes and asks. “Whatever is wrong?” “My mother, my sister, my friends, how can I go on without them?” he moaned. “You are concerned about your family?” she guessed. “Yeah… but its more than that, are they concerned about ME?” he looked to the ground as he said this. After a long pause Luna broke the silence. “Do you know how long you've been gone?” Luna asked. “Not a clue…” he said. Luna had a pitying look on her face, but Jack was too gloomy to notice. There was another long silence as they looked to the sky. “Beautiful night…” Jack finally said. “Thank you.” Luna replied. “What?” Jack asked confused. “I raise the moon every night” Luna explained. “I am in charge of dreams, the night, the moon, and the stars” “well I can’t say I’m surprised… with all that’s been happening…” Jack said. “Have you decided on what you will do?” Luna asked. “I want to blend in as much as possible while I’m here, so I guess I if it’s possible will become one of you.” Jack wreathed at the thought if something were to go wrong. “I will call discord…” Luna seemed upset about something.
The ChangeAfter some time Luna returned with discord, who was looking far to chipper, but what else do you expect from him? He, without a word created a bright flash and Jack woke up a few hours later in the wee hours of the morning. “Hnng…” he groaned as he rubbed his head with his hoof. his hoof? He looked at the new appendage in pure shock, the blue purple stump looking softer than it really was. “How are you feeling?” Luna asked. “different.” He said looking at himself in the mirror. He reminded himself of the sunset he ever so loved to watch before bed, his mane a soft yellow and his tail faded from a deep blue purple to an orange to a yellow, his flank sporting three stars. He was also a unicorn! A unicorn! He was beside himself with excitement. “c-can I?” he couldn’t finish the question but Luna knew what he wanted to know and smiled. “If you are willing to practice, maybe.” “I-I….” he lept onto Luna eyes full of tears and heart filled to the brim with thanks. “How could I ever repay you Princess?” he asked. And she laughed and said “I would be most happy if you would let go of me.” She giggled as he lowered himself from his clinging position, blushing. “S-sorry.” He stuttered. “No need.” She told him. And he took his time examining his new appearance, after a good ten minutes he looked to Luna and asked “where will I be staying?” he asked. “Where would you be most comfortable?” she replied. “Well… I lived in a small city town, if that makes sense.” He thought for a second and told her. “I would like to join the guard.” This took her by surprise. “A-are you certain?” she seemed like it would be a very bad idea. “Yes, I’m sure.” He looked very sure of his choice. fire in his eyes and dept. in his heart he looked for her approval but found none. “Why do you look like you’re worried? It’s not like I’m going into a mine field or anything.” He said. “But you may be…” she looked as though he would never return from this. “As you are my witness I will return home one day. Even if it means giving up my life.” The fire in his eyes was almost strong enough to burn the room. They left the room, Jack stumbling slightly, and then a voice called through the halls. “Jack, may you please go to the throne room?” he looked to Luna who gave him a sober nod. As he walked to the throne room many of the guards gave him unsure looks. Upon entering he was greeted by the over-active pinkie pie, tackling him down and talking nonstop. “Oh! Hihowareyou? I’mhappyaboutmeetingyoudoyoulikeparties? Ilikeparties! Therebrightandfunand—heywhydoyoulookangry?” he pushed her off annoyed. “Will. You. Get. Off?!” he looked around seeing them. Twilight pacing back and forth thinking of why there still here, and who the other two are. ”who are the other two?” he asked, still shaken by the sudden pinkie bombing. “Ah’m applejack!” AJ said, her Sothern accent unmistakable. taking his hoof she shook vigorously, then pinkie bounced up next to her “I’m pinkie pie!” AJ let go of his hoof and he held it in the other nursing the slight sting in it. “Why are you here?” he asked. “W-We wanted to stay and wait for you.” Fluttershy answered in a very small voice, it was almost inaudible. “Okay, that’s fine by me; did you want to take me back?” He responded. “I-If that’s okay with you…” Fluttershy swooned. “Well I could use some time to get used to being like this.” To these words Luna relaxed. and so, they were off, to new beginnings, and new friends. I write to you dear reader, in the hope of telling you my story, this, my story of me, the misplaced helper. End of part one.
