How Did I Get Here?

by FSDomino

Awkward Train Ride

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If Celestia want’s to meet me, I can’t reject Twilights eventual offer of becoming my “Fillyfriend” Twilight went on herself to get Rainbow Dash in the balloon. I went to get Applejack from Sweet Apple acres, and Spike of course, went to get Rarity. Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie were both in Canterlot. S we would meet them there, or so I was told by Twilight. As I approached the Marketplace, I saw Spike drooling behind Rarity, coming out of the boutique. Going in the direction of the library. I figured if they were already there, then Twilight would be pretty close to getting Rainbow Dash by now. So I started to pick up the pace to Sweet Apple Acres.

Running on my four legs got me there in no time at all. I didn’t pick up on it at first. But I really don’t feel a difference walking and running on four legs, rather than two legs. I ignored it and trotted to the front door of the Apple family's house. I knocked. The door opened and I saw a red stallion, about the same size as me. “Eeyup.” Big Macintosh said. “Hi, is Applejack here?”

I asked. “Eeyup” he responded while going to get Applejack. “Howdy Sugarcube, what brings ya to Sweet Apple Acres?” Applejack asked, suddenly emerging in the doorway. “Twilight needs you in the library, it’s an emergency.” I said. “ Well let’s get going then” She said as she started running at full speed.

As Applejack ran I decided that it might be in my best interest to try and use my wings that I forgot that I had. I did what most of the FanFictions said to do. I just focused all my energy into my wings, and boom! I was flying. I was keeping pace with Applejack too. So not as fast as Rainbow Dash, but still pretty damn fast! I didn’t expect that at the speed we were going that we would make to the library in ten minutes. When we arrived at the front door, Applejack was panting hard. But I didn’t feel a thing, I was going just as fast as her, and I didn’t even break a sweat. It was like magic! ‘Well obviously it was like magic, it was magic you idiot.’ thought in my head. When we walked through the door, I was given a weird look by Rarity. “Oh that’s right, I haven’t met Rarity, I guess I should introduce myself.” I thought. “Hi, I’m Cam. And you?” I asked. Rarity took a quick glance over me and stopped to stare at my mane. “My name is Rarity, and may I say I love your mane.” Rarity stated. “Please don’t touch it. My friend Shawn, he’s in the hospital, touches my mane all the time it annoys me quite a bit” I said in a joking tone. The rest of the mane six, or what was there, laughed with me. Applejack took a turn to explain why Shawn was in the hospital, she looked puzzled for a quick second. But the look quickly turned into laughter.

The laughter was stopped when Twilight told me to go to my room so she could talk about the meeting with the Princess. I obliged and trotted upstairs to my room. When  got up there I sat on my bed and figured out that Twilight was going to tell them about her crush on me. I also figured that they would try anything they could do to get her closer to me. When I figured this out I had nothing else to do. So I just sat on my bed until I heard Twilight call me down. When I got downstairs, I noticed that the elements of harmony were staring at me with goofy grins. I decided to play dumb and ask “What’s with the grins?” Rarity was the first one to answer. “Oh nothing darling, just something Twilight told us of an embarrassing story of the Princess.” I pretended to believe it and we headed out to the train station.

After we passed the school house we noticed the Cutie Mark Crusaders. I decided that there was someone here that needed to let Shawn know what was going on and why None of the mane six, or me were there. “Hey, Applebloom. Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo!” I yelled at them. They turned to face me and their face brightened a little when they noticed that it was me. “Guy’s, do you remember my knocked out friend Shawn? Well, we are going on a week long trip to Canterlot, and we need someone to inform him of what’s going on. So I would really appreciate it if you guy’s could look after him. He’s supposed to wake up within the next hour or so” I told them and asked them at the same time. “A cutie mark in helping sick people, we’re in.” an over excited Scootaloo shouted as they ran off to the hospital. Man I really hope Shawn is up for a challenge, handling those Fillies.

We continued on the path to the Train station, apparently, Celestia had sent a train immediately after Twilight sent her the “friendship report” So when we got there, we were surprised that there wasn’t a train already there. So we decided to do what any rational pony would do, complain! “Come on, we walked all the way here for no train!” Rarity exclaimed. “ I ;love the princess and all, but she couldn't have sent a train a little earlier.” Said a groggy Rainbow Dash, Twilight had obviously woken her from a nap. Just as I was about to say something the train pulled in. “All aboard!” the conductor shouted. We were about to hop on when I stopped. They four ponies weren't following behind me. They were in a huddle, like they were formulating a plan. I shrugged it off and walked onto the train. about two minutes later the four Ponies followed. We sat in a cart that had one side that could fit two ponies, and one side that could fit three ponies. Rainbow Dash came in first she sat across from me. Rarity followed suit. She sat next to Rainbow Dash. Then followed Applejack. She sat right next to Rarity. Wait, one, two, three that’s three on that side, and we’re missing a pony. Suddenly a lavender unicorn walked in and looked. She got an angry expression on her face as she looked at the trio of ponies across from me. Whatever game plan they had. this was not it. She sat next to me. Still with a steaming look on her face. But now her face wasn’t just angry, it was redder than a beat. The trio across from me just had innocent looks on their faces and shrugged. This was going to be a long train ride.

“Man my head hurts” I thought to myself as I awoke. I had the weirdest dream. I was sitting under a tree, looking dead, being poked with a long stick by Spike. What happened anyways? That’s right, Cam and I woke up in Equestria, We took a walk, and I got Bucked by Applejack and that’s all I remember. My head hurt, and I had this weird feeling in my gut. I decided to open my eyes

“Ahhhhhhh” I screamed as I saw Applebloom sitting there with a large stick, poking me, with a bored expression on her face. “Ahhhhh” She screamed as well, flailing her hooves and poking me in the eye with the stick. “You’re awake!” Applebloom said after she stopped screaming. I was very curious as to why the doctors weren't coming in at this moment in time. They probably knew the Cutie Mark Crusaders, so they didn't question it. “Why does my head hurt so much?” I asked, rubbing my temple. “When Applejack bucked you, you got a bad concussion. You’re lucky that Applejack and that Cam guy helped you get to the hospital. Cam asked us to watch you while He, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Twilight, and Spike went to Canterlot to meet the Princess. We’re gonna get our Cutie Marks by helping out an injured pony!” Replied an ecstatic Sweetie Belle. Well that explains why i’ m in the hospital. But howcome Cam get’s to meet the mane 6 and the Princess, that’s so not fair. He shouldn't have any special treatment because he’s bigger than me, or more athletic than me. I matter just as much as he does. Wait, Applejack bucked me, not him. That must mean Applejack saw me as more of a threat than she saw Cam as. She found more important at least. “Hey girl’s? Could you leave and just give like ten minutes to gather my thoughts?” I asked. “Fine” replied Scootaloo, as they exited the room.

So we really did get transported to Equestria then. Well I guess we could make the most out of it. Hey, I could meet my favorite pony Rainbow Dash, but Cam’s already met her. He’s probably already met Fluttershy too. Damn him, it’s no fair. I wanted to meet the ponies just as much as he does. I never was one to have good luck. Now was the worst luck of all though. First I get knocked out by my least favorite pony. Then, Cam meets my favorite pony before I do. Not to mention I’m a stupid Earth pony. It’s not Goddamn fair.

Ok I might be complaining a little much here but still. It really isn’t fair. Well at least I’ll get time to bond with the Cutie mark Crusaders! Cam hasn't gotten do that yet has he? I bet he hasn’t. He’s only been here a day at the most. “Hey girl’s, you can come in now.” I yelled out of the room. They came bouncing in one after the other. “What do ya need mister Shawn?” Applebloom asked. “Nothing, I just wanted to say thanks. What are your names again?” I asked, knowing perfectly well what their names were. But I couldn't let them know. “Well I’m Scootaloo, that's Applebloom, and that's Sweetie Belle.” Scootaloo replied. “How long do I have to stay in the hospital?” I asked. “About three more days.” Applebloom replied. I sighed. This was going to be a long week.

This train ride was the worst one of my life. While the trio of ponies across from me were talking. Twilight was completely silent I had nothing to talk about so I was too. The difference between me and Twilight was that my face wasn't beet red. Rainbow Dash kept taking quick glances at us to see if we were talking or even making eye contact, we weren't. I was about to say something when the train stopped. “We’re here!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed as we got our stuff to get of the train. I was the last one to leave the train.

When we got off the train some of the royal guards were waiting for us. They were white stallions with blue manes. “Miss Twilight Sparkle. We have some of your friends waiting for you at Canterlot castle. Come, follow us.” We complied and followed them through Canterlot. The city was much more regal than I expected. With beautiful designs on the stone tiles. The stores had very Roman reminiscent architecture, a lot of pillars throughout all of Canterlot. Before I knew it we were at Canterlot castle. What I saw nearly made my scream out with joy. Standing there right outside the castle were my two favorite ponies. Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie. Rainbow Dash ran up to them and gave them a hug. They obviously hadn’t noticed me yet. Fluttershy looked over at Rainbow Dash and whispered pointing at me. At the same time Pinkie Pie looked over at me, and noticed that I never met her before. “ Are you new? Please tell me you’re new. If you are I can throw you a party.” Pinkie Pie asked me excitedly. “Uh yeah, I’m new, and you are?” I asked. Knowing full well who she was. “I’m Pinkie Pie, what’s your name?” She asked. “I’m Cam nice to meet you.” I was about to introduce myself to Fluttershy. Until we interrupted by the Royal Guards telling us to keep moving. I stayed a little bit behind the group. Thinking about I would introduce myself to Fluttershy.

I barely noticed it when Princess Celestia walked up to us. She looked at me and then to Twilight. Twilight nodded. “Well Twilight, as you know. Your brother has left the captain position of this royal guard open after marrying Princess Cadence, to become her Royal Guard captain. So I’d like you to meet the new captain of the Royal Guard. Lancer. I took a look at him. He was basically an inverse of me. With a night blue body and an orange mane. I stopped looking over him when he spoke. “Hello” He said. It was a deep voice, it sounded very familiar. “Uhmm, Princess, if I may. May I speak to your captain of the royal guard in privacy?” She nodded and sent us of to a different room. “Thank you Princess.” I said. I followed him to a new room. HE gave me a look that said. What do you want? I looked over him one more time and said “Camm?” and looked surprised and squinted at me. “Cam?” He asked with a surprised look on his face.

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