The Story of a Misplaced Helper.
The Crash
Load Full StoryNext ChapterFluttershy 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”
