The Story of a Misplaced Helper.

After 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.