Skye Dubson Goes To Equestria Season 2by Mr Blu ShyChaptersReunionAt The PartyFriendship Is RomanceThings I Need To SettleArmy Of DarknessHaving A BlastReunion“Yes, Rainbow dear, now off with you, to visit my sister and her friends” she said with her ridiculously posh accent. Skye and Rainbow Dash headed out of the building. “Would it be inappropriate if I asked what you called Fluttershy?” she asked. “Well, I’ll just tell you I called her a stupid mare that can’t do anything right…” he sighed, “I… I was angry because I couldn’t hear myself think and the only mares to visit me since last week was Applejack and Luna” he said. “Harsh”, said Dash. “No, it’s not funny. I like her, but I was stupid, and now I feel like dirt. Then again, I’ve always felt like dirt” said Skye. The two of them carried on walking to Applejack’s farm. “So, what exactly is “The Cutie Mark Crusaders”? Is it a club?” asked Skye. “Sort of, Applebloom-“, started Rainbow. “I know her; I met her the first day I was here” he said, smiling. “Good, well in that case there is just Sweetie Belle, Rarity’s sister, and Scootaloo to meet” she said, also smiling. “I should also mention that Scootaloo doesn’t have a family, she lives with her teacher Ms Cheerilee though” said Dash. “Scooty was always fond of school, I built her a tree house when she was three, but she was only allowed in it when she was five, she got about three months to play in it…” said Skye, he sighed. “The cutie mark crusaders have a club house” she said. Skye looked on ahead and saw Applejack kicking a tree with her strong looking hind legs. “Applejack, over here!” Dash shouted. Applejack looked over to the couple. “Howdy you two, friends are we?” she asked, sweating all over. Skye ran over to her, “Applejack, I know it sounds stupid, but I think Scootaloo is my sister” Skye said, looking really happy. “Whoa there, how is that so?” she questioned. “Well, Rainbow Dash told me Scootaloo has no family, and I had sister who… is gone… and she was called Scooty, but I called her Scootaloo” he said, cheerily. “Sure, alright, you seem pretty sure; Scootaloo is with ma sister in their club house” she said, but Skye had already ran over to it. “What if she is my sister, what do I say?” he asked himself, “Scootaloo?!” he shouted. “Hold on girls, someone is shouting me” came a voice Skye highly recognised. A small orange filly with purple hair came through a small wooden door, “Hello?” she asked. She looked down and saw Skye, “Do I know you?” he asked again. Skye had a tear in his eye. ‘Oh shit, it is her!’ he said in his mind. Applejack and Rainbow Dash ran over, “You alright?” Rainbow Dash asked, looking concerned. “It-It’s her, but she doesn’t recognise me” he said. “Scootaloo, this is Skye. He is a human, he says that you’re hid sister” said Rainbow Dash. “I don’t think so” she answered a bit cheekily. “Applejack, it’s her voice and everything, what now?” Skye asked, then looked at Scootaloo, “Does the name Dubson mean anything to you?” he asked her. Scootaloo’s eyes widened. “I write that all the time, Dubson, what the heck you think it is?” she asked hastily. “It’s my last name, and was yours, my sister died eight years ago, I think… I think you are her reborn, with few memories” he said, hoping to get a positive response. Scootaloo jumped off the balcony of the tree house and landed on the floor next to Skye. “What about the names; Maria, Josh and Charlie?” she asked. “Maria is my other sister, and the others were my parents” he said. Scootaloo froze for a brief few seconds, seeing a bunch of images flashing before her eyes. FLASHBACK OFF SCOOTY’S LAST MINUTES A thirteen year old Skye is sat next to a pale looking girl, “Scooty, remember when I told you that everything would be alright?” he asked. Scooty playfully slapped him, “Hmmh?” she muffled. Skye looked at one of the doctors; one of them shook their heads. “I’m sorry, I lied. I didn't want to scare you. I denied it myself because of what happened. You are very sick, and I can’t do anything, but I love you” he cried. He put his head on her chest, “I’m so sorry…” he finished. “I know, I’m not stupid, I know I don’t have much life left because I heard Dr Hands, but at least you were here” she whispered, “And I’m ready to go, but I don’t know if you are, big brother” she said. “I… don’t have a choice” he mumbled. “It’s alright, Skye, I’ll… always be…” she stopped, she closed her eyes and the doctor moved over to her, "Skye, this is it" he said. “Sister?” Skye asked. “You’re little…” … … FLASHBACK ENDS “Scootaloo?” said Skye, holding Scootaloo, the filly in his arms, “Wake up, are you okay?” he shouted. Scootaloo regained consciousness and looked around in a daze, seeing Skye. “I’ll always be your little Scootaloo” she said. Skye smiled and hugged her, she hugged him back. “Applejack?” Rainbow spoke up. “Yes?” she answered. “I think I’m gonna take Scootaloo and Skye somewhere more… private, so they can talk” she said. Applejack looked at Scootaloo and Skye. “No need” she smiled, “Let them stay here”, said Applejack, smiling. Skye felt a shred of happiness, which soon turned into tons of joy, for he had found his youngest sister, born again. Again, the sun was setting, but it was not dark yet. Skye was leaned against a tree sat at the bottom of it. He was still hugging Scootaloo. “After you died, I had nothing” he said, “The only thing I had was that doll you loved so much” he said. “Miranda?” she asked. Skye smiled slightly, “Yeah, Miranda” he giggled. “Can I ask you a question?” said Scootaloo, standing up. “Yes” said Skye, a little concerned. “Well, it’s just that I’d prefer if you called me Scootaloo” she said. “Yeah, I can do that” he answered. Scootaloo looked at the moon rising, “We should get going Skye, it’s getting late” she said. Skye got up and the two of them started walking towards town. It seemed empty, granted it was night. But it seemed… too empty. “Skye, where is everypony?” asked Scootaloo. “I have no idea” he said, looking for a clue why everypony had vanished in their absence. They looked around a bit more and then decided to go to the library. “Twilight?” shouted Skye, knocking on the door. There was no answer, but the door creaked inwards a bit. “Hello?” he asked once more. He couldn’t care less now, so he fully opened the door, “Twi—“, he started, but was interrupted by a chorus of colourful ponies singing a happy birthday song. At The PartyAfter they’d finished Skye was in pure shock. Pinkie Pie bounced over him, “Skye, hi, Scootaloo told me about your birthday day and it was today so I decided to throw you a party because you need a party on your birthday day and some presents, almost everyone got you presents and some of them are neat, not to say I took a sneak peak, but oh my goodness, some of them are good!” she screamed. “Could you go for any longer?” he asked, grinning. “Yes, I could talk about—“, she started. “It was rhetorical, besides, I heard the word presents,” he said, thinking how since he was twelve, no-one had really cared for him. “So, you threw me a party?” he asked, now thinking how nice ponies in this world are when you get to know them. “Yes, a big party. Everypony came to see you” said Pinkie, extremely happy; she had gotten over the… incident. Skye then looked around at all the faces, some of them blue, white, red, pink, grey… all different colours. He didn’t see any yellow and pink ones though. “W-well, thank you Pinkie… I don’t know what to say” he said. “Don’t say anything, just have a good time!” she screamed. Skye nodded mentally and moved away from pinkie, but anywhere he went, everypony was still looking at him. “Please stop looking at me” said Skye politely, and everypony did. They all went about partying. A knock came at the door. “I’ll get it” he said. Skye opened the door. “Real nice” said Scootaloo, who Pinkie had slammed the door on. “Did you not come in?” he said, “Sorry, Scootaloo” he finished, sadly. “Hello” came from a voice that Skye really wanted to hear. He looked up and saw Fluttershy. “Shy, I-I- I’m so sorry about before, it’s just that—“, he started. “I don’t want to hear it, you were mean to me, and I liked you…” she said. Then she turned around and started walking away. “But why would you even come if you would just say that?” he asked. “I came to see Twilight” she said. “What about” said Skye, running after her. “I wanted her to make you a pony” she said. “Why ever would you want that?” he asked. “Because, you broke my heart and I wanted you to know how it felt” she cried. “Fluttershy, don’t cry, I hate myself for what I did, I didn’t tell anyone what I actually did though, I was scared” he said, worried. “Well—“, said Fluttershy “Well nothing, I said I was sorry, what exactly can I do?” he said and then remembered what she had just said, “What about it? Why don’t I become a pony?” he asked. Fluttershy put on a poker face, and then smiled. “You mean you would really do that for me?” she asked, then giggled. “If it means you aren’t angry at me anymore and then yes, let’s do it” he said. He looked back at the library, “C’mon, let’s do it, besides, being a pony could be fun” he said. Fluttershy muzzled him and trotted off, rather content. “I love her so much” Skye mumbled. “Sorry, what?” said Twilight, sneaking up behind him. “Well, I—“, he started. “I don’t wanna hear it, but I’m guessing what her present is” she said, grinning. “Can we just go inside please?” he asked. Twilight nodded. They both looked at Rainbow Dash, who was stood outside, looking depressed. Skye looked at Twilight, “Actually, give it a couple of minutes” he said. Then he looked at Rainbow Dash again and walked over to her. “Rainbow?” he asked. Rainbow Dash, however, just sighed. “Dash, is everything alright?” asked Skye. Rainbow Dash looked up and sighed again. “Everything’s… not fine. It’s not bad, it’s just weird” she said. “Like what?” he asked. “I think I’m—“, she started, but Twilight was shouting for them, “Let’s finish this later” she said. Then she quickly got up and hovered into the building. Skye jogged after her. When they got into the building, Skye saw everypony was still here, they were partying and Pinkie especially was having a good time. Skye walked over to a couple of ponies and said hi, trying to make a good impression, but most of them walked away. Only one continued standing there, “Hi” she said. “So, they don’t like me, I’m guessing?” he asked. “Maybe not, but I don’t really care about looks, I heard you saved Twilight, so that’s in my books” she said. She was a creamy white colour and had striped pink and darker pink in her mane. He cutie mark was a perfect looking rose. “My name is Roseluck by the way” she said. “Roseluck, nice name” he said, ‘Wow, that didn’t sound really stupid’ he thought. “Hehe thanks. Your name is cool too” she said. “Erm thanks. I mean, I’ve never assumed my name was cool, Skye is just a name in my opinion” he said, “And there I go again, being pessimistic” he said, mentally kicking himself. “Alright, well, happy birthday Skye” she said. Then she looked over at a huge pile of nicely wrapped gifts and boxes, some were big. “Are… are those for me?” Skye asked. This world was the nicest thing he had ever seen. His family had only ever gotten him presents, until… that. But still, he’d had no friends in his life. “As in, that huge pile of presents, then yes” she said, giggling, “Have you ever had a party before?” she asked, getting a bit more serious. “Yeah, but they stopped when I was twelve” he said, “I’m twenty one now” he continued. “What? How come?” she asked, but Skye knew she would not like to hear it. “Well, let’s just say that my family… are…” he couldn’t think of anything to say, “not alive anymore” he finished. “Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to—“, she started. “No, no, it’s ok, you didn’t know. But I found one of my sisters here, Scooty, but here she’s called Scootaloo” he said, smiling now. “I know her, she and her friends sometimes help me out with gardening, which I nearly always soon regret” she said through gritted teeth. “So, how is she your sister?” Roseluck asked. “Well, she… then was reborn as a pony apparently” he said. “Nice to know, have you met Lyra yet?” asked Roseluck, almost having a giggling fit. “Yes, she seemed really enthusiastic” said Skye. “Oh boy, that’s not enthusiasm, she is just in love with humans, and now she has met a good one, she’ll be all over you like those caterpillars on my flowers” she mumbled the end part. “I hope not” said Skye, laughing. “Well, that reminds me, you might want to speak to some other ponies, you know, mingle” she sniggered. “Sure, it was nice meeting you” he said, and then she walked over to a table and started talking to someone else. Skye looked around for someone to talk to. There were loads of ponies. “Skye, oh Skye” came a posh voice that Skye could only recognize as Rarity. “Hello” he said, turning around, and seeing her. “Skye, I wanted to know if you had a place to stay yet?” she asked, eagerly. “Well, no” he answered. “So, you have no job?” she asked. “Well, no. But I am gonna work for Applejack soon” he said. “That’s nice, but you could work for me too” she said, “As a model?” she asked shyly. “Sorry Rarity, but I have plans that would interfere with your plan, because of body” he said, trying to give little information away. “Oh... Wait, are you—“, she started, finally realizing. “Don’t say anything, please, it’s my present to Fluttershy to say sorry for treating her badly” he whispered. “Right, you really are the best human Anypony has ever seen” she said, trotting away happily. Skye then looked over to Rainbow Dash, who still seemed sad. She’d gonna get over it eventually, whatever it is, right? Friendship Is Romance“Skye, I’m behind you!” came a voice, the voice of Lyra. “Lyra, hi again” he said. But as he turned around, she was in his face. “You have no idea how happy it makes me to see a good human. I am into that” she said. Skye was strange confused, ‘Is she coming on to me?’ he thought. “Maybe” she said. “Please tell me you seriously can’t read my mind?” he asked. “Well, I am a unicorn” she said, pointing at her horn. “I don’t know a lot about unicorns or Pegasus” he sighed. “Well, I might or might not be coming on to you” she said, “It’s so easy to tease humans” she said. “And, it’s the humans who are supposed to be evil?” he asked. Lyra just giggled. “Anyway, I… how do I put this, I like Fluttershy” he said. Lyra stopped jumping around. “What?” she said, not smiling anymore, or looking happy. “Oh, so I see you… did like me then?” he asked. Lyra nodded. Fluttershy walked over. “Hello, Lyra” she said. “Fluttershy, would you ever date me?” asked Skye. Fluttershy blinked and took a step back. “Skye, I don’t really think that I want to… talk about that” she said. “It’s just that—“, he was going to say. “Well, to be truly honest, no. I’m sorry, but if you were a pony, then maybe” she said, and then walked away. “I think you should open your presents now” said Lyra, also walking away. “Yeah” mumbled Skye. He looked around for Pinkie Pie or Twilight. He walked up to a bunch of ponies and asked for the two. A red pony pointed to a cake, which Pinkie was staring at. He walked over to her. “Pinkie, what are you doing?” he asked. “What does it look like? I’m making sure this cake is perfect” she said. “I haven’t had a cake in forever, its fine” he said, “But, I’d like to open my presents now” he said. Pinkie looked away from the cake to the presents. “Open mine first” she said. Skye nodded and Pinkie shouted to everypony to come and watch Skye. “From Pinkie” he read on a note, which was attached to a card. Skye opened the card and a slip of card fell out which read ‘Coupon for 4 free muffins’. “Cool, I will be using that soon” he said. He picked up another one. Twilight looked at Spike, who laughed. Twilight looked back at Skye, nervously. As he opened it, Twilight backed up a little. There were ten books wrapped neatly in rope. “Daring Do? Twilight, this is like the best book series— or rather, the only book series I’ve ever read, thanks” he said. Then Twilight looked at an astonished Spike, and laughed. Skye looked at Rarity, “I’m afraid I haven’t had time to get you a present, Skye. I shall get you one though” she said. Skye shrugged. “Hey, you were only told last night, I don’t blame you” he said, smiling. He looked at Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo. “We got you a combined gift” said Scootaloo. Skye found a quite large package that said “From SCooTAlOo and Rainbow Dash” and tore at the opening at the side. After he got all the paper off, it looked like a scooter and a helmet. “You did always say you would get me a scooter” he said, thinking of before he was 12. Scootaloo smiled. A few hours later, after Skye had opened the rest of his gifts, some included chocolates, a snow globe that had a rainbow instead of snow and picture frame. Most ponies had left by now, and only eleven were left at the library; the mane 6, Scootaloo, Spike, Lyra, Bon-Bon and a white pony with goggles. “Twilight, can I get somewhere to sleep?” asked a sleepy Skye. Twilight looked at the other ponies, and agreed. “Sure, but first do you want Fluttershy’s gift?” she asked, smiling. “No, not yet, I’m having a bit of a dilemma” he said. Twilight leaned in. “C’mon, like I’m gonna tell you” he said. Then Twilight made those eyes. “Fine” he said. “Good” she answered, giggling. “Basically, Lyra like likes me for being a human” he said. “Dilemma how?” asked Twilight. “Well, I like Fluttershy” he said. “Problem?” she said, then realized, “Aah, so you don’t know whether to become a pony or not?” she asked. Skye just nodded. “I don’t know Twilight, Lyra looks much more heartbroken that Fluttershy” he said. “True and it’s not always about what you want” she said. “But… Well, I have an idea” he said. Twilight giggled. “Oh my, I remember when I had an idea” he said. Skye grimaced and remembered the pain, “Yeah, except this one will work. I am going to fly solo until I decide” he said. “Okay then, but just so you know, I know somepony else who like likes you” she said, and then trotted off. “You have got to be kidding me” he whispered. He looked at spike, who had been curiously watching the whole conversation while trying to bite into a cookie. “What?” asked Spike, “Is it her?” asked Skye, pointing at Twilight. “Probably, but don’t tell her I said that if it’s not” he said, shaking his head, and then going back to trying to eat the cookie. “Well, I’m not going to ask, because I would feel like an idiot” he said to himself. He looked for something to occupy himself. “Hey, I’m Bon-bon” came a voice Skye hadn’t actually heard before. “Hi” he answered. “So, listen up about my friend Lyra. She’s kind, sweet and perfect for humans, so just don’t upset her, ok?” she said, looking into his eyes. “Well, I… I don’t plan to date Anypony right now, not until—“, he started. “I will give you her I-Pod” she said. “You have an I-Pod?” he stuttered. “Yes, well, she does, but she doesn’t use it. To recharge it just electrocute it with Lightning” she said. “I…” then he looked at Fluttershy, “I’ll think about it” he said. “Me and Lyra gotta get going now anyway” she said, and the left rather quickly. Skye watched another pony packing up something and looked at it. The pony quickly looked at him at hid the package. He walked over to the assumed mare, “Hi” he said. “No, I haven’t finished” he said. “What?” he asked. “This thingy, I didn’t finish it… Stop looking!” she shouted. “Alright” he said, starting to walk away. “Done” she said, smiling, then removed her goggles, “These itch like heck” she finished. “Why on earth would I want that?” he asked, looking at a very badly wrapped hay sandwich. “What’s wrong with it?” she asked. “One, I don’t eat hay, and two, that is really kind and all, but you already got me a present, it’s that disc which I don’t have anything to play on” he said. “Yeah, it’s a Vinyl, like me, name is Vinyl Scratch, and I’m a DJ. To be honest, I never thought humans would be sexy” she sniggered. Skye blushed. She playfully punched his arm and left without her equipment, “Twilight? I’ll be back tomorrow to pick my stuff up!” she shouted, but Twilight was already asleep, as was Spike, and the mane 6 excluding Rarity had gone home by now. “Rarity?” asked Skye, seeing her about to leave. “Yes, darling?” she asked. “Could I please…? Stay at your boutique tonight?” he asked. Rarity blushed. ‘That is not what I meant’ thought Skye. “I… yes” she said. “Thanks” replied Skye. ‘That’s great, I like Fluttershy, Lyra has a crush on me, and Bon-bon bribed me, Vinyl was teasing me I think, somepony like likes me and Rarity just got the wrong impressions, could today go any worse?’ thought Skye as he followed Rarity home. Rarity opened the door, “Now, I don’t have another bed, so—“, she started, but Skye collapsed immediately. “How cute” whispered Rarity as she levitated him onto her bed and then got in with her. Then she levitated a blanket onto him and turned the lamp off, surrounding them both in darkness. “Sweet dreams” said Rarity, soon falling asleep herself. Things I Need To SettleELSEWHERE A vast bedroom detailed with pictures of suns and moons is home to two alicorns standing side by side. “So, is it time to tell him?” asked Luna. “No, not until he finds out the last piece of the puzzle, then he can fit them together” said the white Alicorn. “Why do you also speak in riddles, sister?” she asked. “Not always, but it’s fun” she giggled. Rarity’s bedroom was alit by a faint glow of the sun peering through her windows. Skye was mumbling. “Stop, no… put that lightsaber down” he said. He realized he was awake and opened his eyes. He rubbed his face and turned to his side, meeting Rarity. “Hello darling” she said. “Aargh” screamed Skye, flailing about, and then sliding of the side of the bed. “Skye, dear, are you alright?” she asked. Skye merely shrugged and then laughed. “You scared the heck out of me” he said. “Oh. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to” she said. “It’s fine” he said, picking up the blanket and putting it very neatly back on the bed. “My goodness, that’s a handy skill” said Rarity. “Erm, yeah, I suppose. I don’t think many ponies know, but I raised myself from the age of twelve” he said, inadvertently catching he attention. “What do you mean?” she asked. “I… err… Scootaloo is my sister?” he asked. “She is?” asked Rarity, “Well, I’d say that was impossible” she finished. Skye walked over to a staircase and slipped on the first step. He crashed, smacked and banged his way down. “Skye, oh my goodness, are you okay?” asked Rarity. “I’m fine, luckily, I landed on something… OH” said Skye, realizing what he had landed on, which was Spike. “Spike, I’m like, really sorry about that” he said, getting up rather quickly. “Well, just don’t do it again, or I’ll burn you” he said through gritted teeth, very sharp looking teeth. “Spike?” asked Rarity, “Have you grown?” she asked continuing. “Yes, I came here to visit you after Twilight told me to leave” he said. “Why would she do that?” asked Rarity, quite curious as to what was going on. And Spike had indeed grown, to about Skye’s size. “I don’t know, but I know that don’t have a place to stay, so I thought—“, he started. “Spike, I really would help you, but Skye has taken the vacancy” she said, feeling sorry, since Spike had always wanted a sleepover at her boutique. “No, Rarity, I… you were just the nearest pony, and I was gonna fall asleep, so I just meant the one night” he said, not really wanting to stay with her. “Well, alight then” she sighed, “Spike can stay” she finished, looking sad and a bit cheery at the same time. “Rarity, I don’t have time for breakfast, sorry, I have to see… somepony” he finished. Rarity ignored him, or so it seemed and went into her kitchen. “Sorry Rarity, but I need to sort out a few things first” he said, after closing her front door. “Skye!” came the voice of Bon-Bon. He turned around and saw her, standing with an ecstatic looking Lyra. “Now Lyra, remember exactly what I told you” she said. Skye nervously smiled. “Hi girls” he said, trying to make a fool of himself. “Well, Skye, I’ve booked you a date” said Bon-Bon, making Skye’s eyes widen, “At Sugarcube Corner tonight at six pm” she said. “I… just a second Lyra” he said. Lyra closed her eyes and covered her ears, rather childishly. “Yes?” said Bon-Bon. “I said I’d think about it” he said. “Yes, and she really needs this, even if it doesn’t work out” she said, then got close to his face, “I know humans are evil and all, but she has been dreaming of this for like, years now” she said. “Fine” said Skye, thinking it over carefully and not missing anything. “Thank you” she said. She and Lyra walked away, towards a building that looked like candy, probably Sugarcube Corner. Skye looked around. “Right, well, I have to visit Vinyl, wherever she lives. Then I have to see Fluttershy… no, I can’t until that date, otherwise Lyra will be heartbroken. Damn these ponies!” he shouted. Some ponies looked at him, “What?” he asked, “I’m kinda having a breakdown” he said, mumbling and then walking off. Skye started jogging down the town market, looking for somepony who was involved with last night. But he couldn’t see anyone that he needed to talk to except Vinyl. “Vinyl?” he asked, walking up to her. She turned around. “Hey” she said, smiling with confidence, doing exactly the opposite of Skye. “I… this might sound really stupid and horrible-or not, but… Do you like me?” he asked. Vinyl shook her head. “Look Skye, last night I was just messin’ with ya” she giggled. “No, that’s good. That means that there’s only a few ponies I need to see” he replied. “Huh?” he said, and then tilted her head. “Well, I can’t tell you because I’m guessing you’d probably spread rumours” he said. Vinyl laughed and lost her balance. “I’ve known you for like ten minutes in total, and you already know my personality” she said, laughing loudly. Skye looked to the nearest pony, “Is she always like this?” he asked. The pony that was nearest was a dark grey and had an even darker grey mane. “Yes, unfortunately” she mumbled, “Oh, you’re the human, I’m Octavia, it’s nice to meet you” she said. Then she looked at Vinyl having a giggling fit, “Erm, you might want to leave before she starts some sort of stand-up”. “Sure, goodbye” he said, then backed away and turned. ‘Only gotta find out about this somepony that Spike told me about’ he thought. He wondered around Ponyville for a lot of the day, trying to figure out who it was. Then he thought why not visit Spike, it could also be a chance to explain to Rarity that he didn’t like her, but that would make her sad. Skye finally arrived upon Rarity’s boutique. He knocked. “Just a second” she said from behind the door. “Rarity, I…” he started, ‘Lyra, CRAP. What time is it?!” he shouted in his head, “I need help with a suit” he said, trying to open the door. He heard crashing sounds inside. “What the…” he said. “Hello Skye” she said after opening the door. Skye smiled. “Rarity, I need help with a suit for six pm” he said. “It’s five pm, you’re giving me an hour?” she asked. He nodded, “Sorry, but I have… a date” he said. “With whom, may I ask?” she asked. “I’m just gonna tell you the truth because if I don’t, it will get back at me” he said, “Look, Lyra like loves me or something because I am a human, but I like Fluttershy. Spike told me that someone likes me, and I don’t know who, I came here to ask him that and I was confused if you liked me or not because of how you acted” he finished. Army Of DarknessRarity just stood there, and Skye saw Spike in the background, he was smiling. Skye thought that they had been making out. Rarity then clarified that by saying, “Well, actually, I found someone else”, which Skye accepted. “Good, well, alright then” he said. “Suit?” he asked, getting back to the subject. They both headed inside the boutique and as Skye walked past Spike, he pointed at Rarity. “Player” whispered Skye, stopping himself from laughing. “Well, Skye, you’re just lucky that I already made two suits for someone else, but they were a mistake” she whispered at the end. “Oh Rarity, that’s great” he said. Rarity used her magic to levitate a wardrobe near her, which she opened and gave them to Skye, one was maroon and looked like some sort of eighties suit. The other was blue and looked like a really smart outfit, however, it looked too small. “I’ll go and change into this one” he said, lifting the maroon one. “Right” she said. Later, Skye had fitted one the suit and it was a little tight, but otherwise fine. He had asked for directions to Sugar cube corner and gone there, however, he had met Bon-bon outside and she had given him the I-Pod battery, but not the I-Pod itself. “You know, I think I’ll do this for her” he said, giving back the battery. “Seriously?” asked Bon-bon. “Sure, I mean, if it’s hers, won’t she be angry with you for giving it away like this?” he asked, realizing the I-Pod wasn’t hers. “Well, yeah… it’s just that I really wanted you to do this for her” she sighed. “You are too good of a friend” he said, then looked at the entrance. “Well, I’m ready and waiting” he said. Bon-Bon pointed at Lyra through the window. Skye looked at a watch Rarity had given him and it read five fifty six. He walked inside and Lyra looked at him coming over to her. “You came” she said. “Yeah” he said, looking extremely nervous. “So, what do you want to eat?” she asked. “Let’s see, if they have any… oh god… humans eat—“, he was about to say, but Lyra put her hoof over his mouth and made a shushing motion. Skye now knew she was aware of what humans ate. “Why don’t you just try a daisy sandwich?” she asked. “Well, I don’t eat flowers… I suppose the thing I could bare the most would probably be hay, or soup” he said. “Goodie, we have tomato soup, and grass soup, and pea soup” she said. “Tomato soup, thanks” he said, and then looked at a smartly dressed pony with a moustache. “And you, my lady?” he asked. “Daisy sandwiches please, and some punch for drinks” she said. The pony walked away. “So, that as the waiter?” asked Skye. “Yep, and they are quick” she said. “Hold up, I thought this was like, a bakery?” he asked. Lyra giggled, “It is, but every Saturday they have this fancy restaurant theme” she finished. “Right” answered Skye. Lyra simply smiled, as if waiting for Skye to start a discussion on something. She looked at the cutlery and then back at Skye. “Well, I suppose I should start by asking how old you are?” he said. “Fairly good start, my age is twenty two” she said. “My age then, seeing as it was by birthday last night” he agreed. Lyra nodded. Another pony with their order walked over to their table and laid everything down neatly. Lyra tucked in. Skye was confused about the cutlery, because they had only spoons. Even if they didn’t eat meat, a fork and knife would be useful. “This is good” said Skye, after having some soup. He couldn’t tell why, but eating soup in a pony filled world just seemed weird, it was weird. It just felt, weird and normal at the same time. Suddenly outside, a wave smashed the windows and a piercing sound erupted. Skye dropped his soup and Lyra dropped to the floor. “Lyra!” he shouted. Pretty much all the other ponies had collapsed as well. This blast had no effect on him. “LYRA!” he shouted once more, and she woke up. “Skye, what… oh no!” she screamed, pushing Skye into the shadows of the bakery. They both watched as an evil cloud looking pony with a crown walked past, followed by hundreds of black ponies. “Do you know who that is?” whispered Lyra. “No, but whoever they are, they’re clearly evil” he said. He and Lyra sneaked past the army and started running towards the library. Once they arrived, Skye opened the door and saw Twilight collapsed on the floor with Spike trying to wake her. Rarity was barely unconscious in the corner. “Spike, what happened?” asked Lyra. “It’s—” he whispered. Suddenly, a group of the army came through the area. “Skye, take Rarity and Twilight, find the other elements and get to the castle” he said. He ran outside and Skye failed to stop him. The second Spike was outside, a pony hit him with some sort of spell and he went down. “Take him to the base” said one the army members. “Skye, what about Bon-Bon?” asked Lyra. “Sorry Lyra, but we gotta find the others, I’m sure she is fine” she said, picking up Twilight. “Rarity, where is the back door?” he asked. Rarity came to her senses and took them to a back door, leading them outside. “Is Spike…” she tried to ask, but failed as she started to cry. “No, Rarity, I am sure he is fine too, just don’t give up” he said. Lyra, Skye carrying Twilight and Rarity had run all the way to Fluttershy’s cottage. Skye laid Twilight on the ground and she soon woke up. Lyra explained everything and Twilight told them exactly what Spike had already. “Twilight, you and Lyra go get Applejack and Rainbow Dash” he said, “Me and Rarity will find Pinkie” he finished. They both nodded and carefully trotted off. Suddenly, Skye heard Lyra’s voice, “Skye, are you okay?” she said. Skye looked around, but Lyra had gone. Skye looked at Rarity, she looked confused, and then started to melt. “Holy crap!” shouted Skye. Having A Blast“Skye, Skye wake up” said Lyra again. For, where everything had melted, it morphed into the Sugar Cube Corner. It appears he had had a daydream. “Lyra?” he said. “You were eating your soup and then you stopped moving. I thought you were going to sneeze or something, but you were like that for about ten minutes” she said. Skye looked around; the two of them were not in the restaurant itself, but outside. Bon-Bon was also there, looking disappointed. “I had a bad dream” he said, “I need to see Twilight about it” he said. He got up and looked back at Lyra, who seemed to be really upset. ‘To hell with that’ thought Skye. He ran up to Lyra, “So, you wanna do something else?” he asked. “Yes!” she shouted, “I mean, sure okay” she repeated with less emphasis. Bon-Bon smiled as the two of them walked off, talking about things like TV’s. “Well, I hope they have a good time” she said. “And I’m talking to myself… Again” she finished as she walked off to her house. Meanwhile, Skye and Lyra had gone to visit a pony that also seemed interested in humans; she was dark blue and had a wizard like hat. “Lyra, hello” she said. Skye watched as the pony started walking around him. “Hi Trixie, this is Skye. I thought you would be interested in meeting him” she said. “Does it speak?” she asked. “Yes I speak, I’m not an animal” said Skye, slightly offended, “And I’ll have you know I’m not an ‘it’. You seem very ignorant” he said. “Yes, that’s what a lot of ponies say” she said, then looked over to a small caravan looking place, which was attached to a quite big stage. Trixie lived on the outskirts of Ponyville. “Oh” said Skye, he tried to think of something to make her feel better, “Well, if it’s anything, I saw a poster in town that said the great and powerful Trixie, which must mean you have some sort of act” he said. “Lyra, wherever did you find this human?” asked Trixie. “Well, he said he just woke up near the apple orchard, on the fields” he said, highly pleased. Trixie looked astonished, and then asked them to leave because she had something to do, and they did. “So Lyra tonight was pretty interesting” he said. “Yeah, I know. I was there” she said. “Land ahoy, captain obvious” he laughed. “I like humans, not because they’re different, but because of the things they come up with, Like I-Pods” she said, “I lost mine” she said. “Really?” he said, taking out of his pocket. “How…” she mumbled. “Bon-Bon, she bribed me to go on a date with you—“, he started, but Lyra looked angry. Skye tried to explain that he didn’t want the I-Pod, but Lyra backed away. “So, you didn’t want to go on this… date?” she asked. “Not at first, but—“, he started, but Lyra was so angry and upset, she ran off. “Lyra!” he shouted. It was too late, she had gone. Skye looked at his watch, which now said nine pm. “Wow, that didn’t seem like three hours at all” he said. Skye looked around to see if Lyra had hidden behind a tree or something, but she hadn’t, she had gone home. “Sorry Lyra” he whispered. He turned around and threw the I-Pod to the floor. Then he picked it back up and knocked the dirt off of it, “Damn it, she’ll still want this” he said, putting it in his pocket and walking away. After he left, a small shape in mid-air lit, and Lyra become visible, she had used an invisibly spell. She was crying and then her horn lit again and she disappeared. Later, Skye had arrived at the library. Twilight was still there, writing something in front of a white Alicorn, who was speaking about lessons and magic. “Skye” said Twilight, after the Alicorn had finished. “Hey Twilight” he said. He took the blazer-jacket off so he only had a purple shirt on, then sat on the floor and slouched towards a shelf. “Is everything alright?” she asked. Skye looked depressed, “I hate hurting people, especially people who try to like me” he said. “What happened?” asked Twilight. The Alicorn walked up to him. “I presume this is the human you were talking about?” she said. “Yes Princess” said Twilight. “I upset Lyra, but I didn’t mean to” he finished. “Skye, I must confess that I brought you here” said the princess. “Seriously” he asked. The princess nodded. “It was necessarily, I looked into Earth, and I saw an outcast. I decided it would be a good idea to put this plan into motion” she said. “Was I supposed to learn about friendship or something?” he asked. “Not necessarily, I just mean to see if humans were… better, but they weren’t. I saw few who had actually changed” she said. “And what about Scootaloo, did you know about that?” he asked, wondering if this was some sort of giant plan. “I did not, but I knew about your family, and that there is another member here, in Ponyville. In fact, she is about to walk right through the door” she said. A crash, and dust got in his eyes, Skye saw a Pegasus dizzying around, then saw the colours in her mane. “Oh, you have got to be kidding” he mumbled. “Rainbow Dash! What have I told you about trying to Sonic Rainboom near Ponyville” shouted Twilight. “Sorry, Twi, but I was practising for the Wonderbolt Academy” she said. “Rainbow Dash?” asked Skye. The princess looked at him, then at her. “Yes, to your dismay I see” she said cleverly. Skye looked at the seriously confused Rainbow Dash. “Celestia, sorry about that… I was…”she stuttered. “Rainbow Dash, I want you to meet your brother” said Celestia. “What?” laughed Rainbow Dash, then looked at Skye, “I don’t have a brother… Do I?” she said, and then swallowed.
Reunion“Yes, Rainbow dear, now off with you, to visit my sister and her friends” she said with her ridiculously posh accent. Skye and Rainbow Dash headed out of the building. “Would it be inappropriate if I asked what you called Fluttershy?” she asked. “Well, I’ll just tell you I called her a stupid mare that can’t do anything right…” he sighed, “I… I was angry because I couldn’t hear myself think and the only mares to visit me since last week was Applejack and Luna” he said. “Harsh”, said Dash. “No, it’s not funny. I like her, but I was stupid, and now I feel like dirt. Then again, I’ve always felt like dirt” said Skye. The two of them carried on walking to Applejack’s farm. “So, what exactly is “The Cutie Mark Crusaders”? Is it a club?” asked Skye. “Sort of, Applebloom-“, started Rainbow. “I know her; I met her the first day I was here” he said, smiling. “Good, well in that case there is just Sweetie Belle, Rarity’s sister, and Scootaloo to meet” she said, also smiling. “I should also mention that Scootaloo doesn’t have a family, she lives with her teacher Ms Cheerilee though” said Dash. “Scooty was always fond of school, I built her a tree house when she was three, but she was only allowed in it when she was five, she got about three months to play in it…” said Skye, he sighed. “The cutie mark crusaders have a club house” she said. Skye looked on ahead and saw Applejack kicking a tree with her strong looking hind legs. “Applejack, over here!” Dash shouted. Applejack looked over to the couple. “Howdy you two, friends are we?” she asked, sweating all over. Skye ran over to her, “Applejack, I know it sounds stupid, but I think Scootaloo is my sister” Skye said, looking really happy. “Whoa there, how is that so?” she questioned. “Well, Rainbow Dash told me Scootaloo has no family, and I had sister who… is gone… and she was called Scooty, but I called her Scootaloo” he said, cheerily. “Sure, alright, you seem pretty sure; Scootaloo is with ma sister in their club house” she said, but Skye had already ran over to it. “What if she is my sister, what do I say?” he asked himself, “Scootaloo?!” he shouted. “Hold on girls, someone is shouting me” came a voice Skye highly recognised. A small orange filly with purple hair came through a small wooden door, “Hello?” she asked. She looked down and saw Skye, “Do I know you?” he asked again. Skye had a tear in his eye. ‘Oh shit, it is her!’ he said in his mind. Applejack and Rainbow Dash ran over, “You alright?” Rainbow Dash asked, looking concerned. “It-It’s her, but she doesn’t recognise me” he said. “Scootaloo, this is Skye. He is a human, he says that you’re hid sister” said Rainbow Dash. “I don’t think so” she answered a bit cheekily. “Applejack, it’s her voice and everything, what now?” Skye asked, then looked at Scootaloo, “Does the name Dubson mean anything to you?” he asked her. Scootaloo’s eyes widened. “I write that all the time, Dubson, what the heck you think it is?” she asked hastily. “It’s my last name, and was yours, my sister died eight years ago, I think… I think you are her reborn, with few memories” he said, hoping to get a positive response. Scootaloo jumped off the balcony of the tree house and landed on the floor next to Skye. “What about the names; Maria, Josh and Charlie?” she asked. “Maria is my other sister, and the others were my parents” he said. Scootaloo froze for a brief few seconds, seeing a bunch of images flashing before her eyes. FLASHBACK OFF SCOOTY’S LAST MINUTES A thirteen year old Skye is sat next to a pale looking girl, “Scooty, remember when I told you that everything would be alright?” he asked. Scooty playfully slapped him, “Hmmh?” she muffled. Skye looked at one of the doctors; one of them shook their heads. “I’m sorry, I lied. I didn't want to scare you. I denied it myself because of what happened. You are very sick, and I can’t do anything, but I love you” he cried. He put his head on her chest, “I’m so sorry…” he finished. “I know, I’m not stupid, I know I don’t have much life left because I heard Dr Hands, but at least you were here” she whispered, “And I’m ready to go, but I don’t know if you are, big brother” she said. “I… don’t have a choice” he mumbled. “It’s alright, Skye, I’ll… always be…” she stopped, she closed her eyes and the doctor moved over to her, "Skye, this is it" he said. “Sister?” Skye asked. “You’re little…” … … FLASHBACK ENDS “Scootaloo?” said Skye, holding Scootaloo, the filly in his arms, “Wake up, are you okay?” he shouted. Scootaloo regained consciousness and looked around in a daze, seeing Skye. “I’ll always be your little Scootaloo” she said. Skye smiled and hugged her, she hugged him back. “Applejack?” Rainbow spoke up. “Yes?” she answered. “I think I’m gonna take Scootaloo and Skye somewhere more… private, so they can talk” she said. Applejack looked at Scootaloo and Skye. “No need” she smiled, “Let them stay here”, said Applejack, smiling. Skye felt a shred of happiness, which soon turned into tons of joy, for he had found his youngest sister, born again. Again, the sun was setting, but it was not dark yet. Skye was leaned against a tree sat at the bottom of it. He was still hugging Scootaloo. “After you died, I had nothing” he said, “The only thing I had was that doll you loved so much” he said. “Miranda?” she asked. Skye smiled slightly, “Yeah, Miranda” he giggled. “Can I ask you a question?” said Scootaloo, standing up. “Yes” said Skye, a little concerned. “Well, it’s just that I’d prefer if you called me Scootaloo” she said. “Yeah, I can do that” he answered. Scootaloo looked at the moon rising, “We should get going Skye, it’s getting late” she said. Skye got up and the two of them started walking towards town. It seemed empty, granted it was night. But it seemed… too empty. “Skye, where is everypony?” asked Scootaloo. “I have no idea” he said, looking for a clue why everypony had vanished in their absence. They looked around a bit more and then decided to go to the library. “Twilight?” shouted Skye, knocking on the door. There was no answer, but the door creaked inwards a bit. “Hello?” he asked once more. He couldn’t care less now, so he fully opened the door, “Twi—“, he started, but was interrupted by a chorus of colourful ponies singing a happy birthday song.
At The PartyAfter they’d finished Skye was in pure shock. Pinkie Pie bounced over him, “Skye, hi, Scootaloo told me about your birthday day and it was today so I decided to throw you a party because you need a party on your birthday day and some presents, almost everyone got you presents and some of them are neat, not to say I took a sneak peak, but oh my goodness, some of them are good!” she screamed. “Could you go for any longer?” he asked, grinning. “Yes, I could talk about—“, she started. “It was rhetorical, besides, I heard the word presents,” he said, thinking how since he was twelve, no-one had really cared for him. “So, you threw me a party?” he asked, now thinking how nice ponies in this world are when you get to know them. “Yes, a big party. Everypony came to see you” said Pinkie, extremely happy; she had gotten over the… incident. Skye then looked around at all the faces, some of them blue, white, red, pink, grey… all different colours. He didn’t see any yellow and pink ones though. “W-well, thank you Pinkie… I don’t know what to say” he said. “Don’t say anything, just have a good time!” she screamed. Skye nodded mentally and moved away from pinkie, but anywhere he went, everypony was still looking at him. “Please stop looking at me” said Skye politely, and everypony did. They all went about partying. A knock came at the door. “I’ll get it” he said. Skye opened the door. “Real nice” said Scootaloo, who Pinkie had slammed the door on. “Did you not come in?” he said, “Sorry, Scootaloo” he finished, sadly. “Hello” came from a voice that Skye really wanted to hear. He looked up and saw Fluttershy. “Shy, I-I- I’m so sorry about before, it’s just that—“, he started. “I don’t want to hear it, you were mean to me, and I liked you…” she said. Then she turned around and started walking away. “But why would you even come if you would just say that?” he asked. “I came to see Twilight” she said. “What about” said Skye, running after her. “I wanted her to make you a pony” she said. “Why ever would you want that?” he asked. “Because, you broke my heart and I wanted you to know how it felt” she cried. “Fluttershy, don’t cry, I hate myself for what I did, I didn’t tell anyone what I actually did though, I was scared” he said, worried. “Well—“, said Fluttershy “Well nothing, I said I was sorry, what exactly can I do?” he said and then remembered what she had just said, “What about it? Why don’t I become a pony?” he asked. Fluttershy put on a poker face, and then smiled. “You mean you would really do that for me?” she asked, then giggled. “If it means you aren’t angry at me anymore and then yes, let’s do it” he said. He looked back at the library, “C’mon, let’s do it, besides, being a pony could be fun” he said. Fluttershy muzzled him and trotted off, rather content. “I love her so much” Skye mumbled. “Sorry, what?” said Twilight, sneaking up behind him. “Well, I—“, he started. “I don’t wanna hear it, but I’m guessing what her present is” she said, grinning. “Can we just go inside please?” he asked. Twilight nodded. They both looked at Rainbow Dash, who was stood outside, looking depressed. Skye looked at Twilight, “Actually, give it a couple of minutes” he said. Then he looked at Rainbow Dash again and walked over to her. “Rainbow?” he asked. Rainbow Dash, however, just sighed. “Dash, is everything alright?” asked Skye. Rainbow Dash looked up and sighed again. “Everything’s… not fine. It’s not bad, it’s just weird” she said. “Like what?” he asked. “I think I’m—“, she started, but Twilight was shouting for them, “Let’s finish this later” she said. Then she quickly got up and hovered into the building. Skye jogged after her. When they got into the building, Skye saw everypony was still here, they were partying and Pinkie especially was having a good time. Skye walked over to a couple of ponies and said hi, trying to make a good impression, but most of them walked away. Only one continued standing there, “Hi” she said. “So, they don’t like me, I’m guessing?” he asked. “Maybe not, but I don’t really care about looks, I heard you saved Twilight, so that’s in my books” she said. She was a creamy white colour and had striped pink and darker pink in her mane. He cutie mark was a perfect looking rose. “My name is Roseluck by the way” she said. “Roseluck, nice name” he said, ‘Wow, that didn’t sound really stupid’ he thought. “Hehe thanks. Your name is cool too” she said. “Erm thanks. I mean, I’ve never assumed my name was cool, Skye is just a name in my opinion” he said, “And there I go again, being pessimistic” he said, mentally kicking himself. “Alright, well, happy birthday Skye” she said. Then she looked over at a huge pile of nicely wrapped gifts and boxes, some were big. “Are… are those for me?” Skye asked. This world was the nicest thing he had ever seen. His family had only ever gotten him presents, until… that. But still, he’d had no friends in his life. “As in, that huge pile of presents, then yes” she said, giggling, “Have you ever had a party before?” she asked, getting a bit more serious. “Yeah, but they stopped when I was twelve” he said, “I’m twenty one now” he continued. “What? How come?” she asked, but Skye knew she would not like to hear it. “Well, let’s just say that my family… are…” he couldn’t think of anything to say, “not alive anymore” he finished. “Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to—“, she started. “No, no, it’s ok, you didn’t know. But I found one of my sisters here, Scooty, but here she’s called Scootaloo” he said, smiling now. “I know her, she and her friends sometimes help me out with gardening, which I nearly always soon regret” she said through gritted teeth. “So, how is she your sister?” Roseluck asked. “Well, she… then was reborn as a pony apparently” he said. “Nice to know, have you met Lyra yet?” asked Roseluck, almost having a giggling fit. “Yes, she seemed really enthusiastic” said Skye. “Oh boy, that’s not enthusiasm, she is just in love with humans, and now she has met a good one, she’ll be all over you like those caterpillars on my flowers” she mumbled the end part. “I hope not” said Skye, laughing. “Well, that reminds me, you might want to speak to some other ponies, you know, mingle” she sniggered. “Sure, it was nice meeting you” he said, and then she walked over to a table and started talking to someone else. Skye looked around for someone to talk to. There were loads of ponies. “Skye, oh Skye” came a posh voice that Skye could only recognize as Rarity. “Hello” he said, turning around, and seeing her. “Skye, I wanted to know if you had a place to stay yet?” she asked, eagerly. “Well, no” he answered. “So, you have no job?” she asked. “Well, no. But I am gonna work for Applejack soon” he said. “That’s nice, but you could work for me too” she said, “As a model?” she asked shyly. “Sorry Rarity, but I have plans that would interfere with your plan, because of body” he said, trying to give little information away. “Oh... Wait, are you—“, she started, finally realizing. “Don’t say anything, please, it’s my present to Fluttershy to say sorry for treating her badly” he whispered. “Right, you really are the best human Anypony has ever seen” she said, trotting away happily. Skye then looked over to Rainbow Dash, who still seemed sad. She’d gonna get over it eventually, whatever it is, right?
Friendship Is Romance“Skye, I’m behind you!” came a voice, the voice of Lyra. “Lyra, hi again” he said. But as he turned around, she was in his face. “You have no idea how happy it makes me to see a good human. I am into that” she said. Skye was strange confused, ‘Is she coming on to me?’ he thought. “Maybe” she said. “Please tell me you seriously can’t read my mind?” he asked. “Well, I am a unicorn” she said, pointing at her horn. “I don’t know a lot about unicorns or Pegasus” he sighed. “Well, I might or might not be coming on to you” she said, “It’s so easy to tease humans” she said. “And, it’s the humans who are supposed to be evil?” he asked. Lyra just giggled. “Anyway, I… how do I put this, I like Fluttershy” he said. Lyra stopped jumping around. “What?” she said, not smiling anymore, or looking happy. “Oh, so I see you… did like me then?” he asked. Lyra nodded. Fluttershy walked over. “Hello, Lyra” she said. “Fluttershy, would you ever date me?” asked Skye. Fluttershy blinked and took a step back. “Skye, I don’t really think that I want to… talk about that” she said. “It’s just that—“, he was going to say. “Well, to be truly honest, no. I’m sorry, but if you were a pony, then maybe” she said, and then walked away. “I think you should open your presents now” said Lyra, also walking away. “Yeah” mumbled Skye. He looked around for Pinkie Pie or Twilight. He walked up to a bunch of ponies and asked for the two. A red pony pointed to a cake, which Pinkie was staring at. He walked over to her. “Pinkie, what are you doing?” he asked. “What does it look like? I’m making sure this cake is perfect” she said. “I haven’t had a cake in forever, its fine” he said, “But, I’d like to open my presents now” he said. Pinkie looked away from the cake to the presents. “Open mine first” she said. Skye nodded and Pinkie shouted to everypony to come and watch Skye. “From Pinkie” he read on a note, which was attached to a card. Skye opened the card and a slip of card fell out which read ‘Coupon for 4 free muffins’. “Cool, I will be using that soon” he said. He picked up another one. Twilight looked at Spike, who laughed. Twilight looked back at Skye, nervously. As he opened it, Twilight backed up a little. There were ten books wrapped neatly in rope. “Daring Do? Twilight, this is like the best book series— or rather, the only book series I’ve ever read, thanks” he said. Then Twilight looked at an astonished Spike, and laughed. Skye looked at Rarity, “I’m afraid I haven’t had time to get you a present, Skye. I shall get you one though” she said. Skye shrugged. “Hey, you were only told last night, I don’t blame you” he said, smiling. He looked at Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo. “We got you a combined gift” said Scootaloo. Skye found a quite large package that said “From SCooTAlOo and Rainbow Dash” and tore at the opening at the side. After he got all the paper off, it looked like a scooter and a helmet. “You did always say you would get me a scooter” he said, thinking of before he was 12. Scootaloo smiled. A few hours later, after Skye had opened the rest of his gifts, some included chocolates, a snow globe that had a rainbow instead of snow and picture frame. Most ponies had left by now, and only eleven were left at the library; the mane 6, Scootaloo, Spike, Lyra, Bon-Bon and a white pony with goggles. “Twilight, can I get somewhere to sleep?” asked a sleepy Skye. Twilight looked at the other ponies, and agreed. “Sure, but first do you want Fluttershy’s gift?” she asked, smiling. “No, not yet, I’m having a bit of a dilemma” he said. Twilight leaned in. “C’mon, like I’m gonna tell you” he said. Then Twilight made those eyes. “Fine” he said. “Good” she answered, giggling. “Basically, Lyra like likes me for being a human” he said. “Dilemma how?” asked Twilight. “Well, I like Fluttershy” he said. “Problem?” she said, then realized, “Aah, so you don’t know whether to become a pony or not?” she asked. Skye just nodded. “I don’t know Twilight, Lyra looks much more heartbroken that Fluttershy” he said. “True and it’s not always about what you want” she said. “But… Well, I have an idea” he said. Twilight giggled. “Oh my, I remember when I had an idea” he said. Skye grimaced and remembered the pain, “Yeah, except this one will work. I am going to fly solo until I decide” he said. “Okay then, but just so you know, I know somepony else who like likes you” she said, and then trotted off. “You have got to be kidding me” he whispered. He looked at spike, who had been curiously watching the whole conversation while trying to bite into a cookie. “What?” asked Spike, “Is it her?” asked Skye, pointing at Twilight. “Probably, but don’t tell her I said that if it’s not” he said, shaking his head, and then going back to trying to eat the cookie. “Well, I’m not going to ask, because I would feel like an idiot” he said to himself. He looked for something to occupy himself. “Hey, I’m Bon-bon” came a voice Skye hadn’t actually heard before. “Hi” he answered. “So, listen up about my friend Lyra. She’s kind, sweet and perfect for humans, so just don’t upset her, ok?” she said, looking into his eyes. “Well, I… I don’t plan to date Anypony right now, not until—“, he started. “I will give you her I-Pod” she said. “You have an I-Pod?” he stuttered. “Yes, well, she does, but she doesn’t use it. To recharge it just electrocute it with Lightning” she said. “I…” then he looked at Fluttershy, “I’ll think about it” he said. “Me and Lyra gotta get going now anyway” she said, and the left rather quickly. Skye watched another pony packing up something and looked at it. The pony quickly looked at him at hid the package. He walked over to the assumed mare, “Hi” he said. “No, I haven’t finished” he said. “What?” he asked. “This thingy, I didn’t finish it… Stop looking!” she shouted. “Alright” he said, starting to walk away. “Done” she said, smiling, then removed her goggles, “These itch like heck” she finished. “Why on earth would I want that?” he asked, looking at a very badly wrapped hay sandwich. “What’s wrong with it?” she asked. “One, I don’t eat hay, and two, that is really kind and all, but you already got me a present, it’s that disc which I don’t have anything to play on” he said. “Yeah, it’s a Vinyl, like me, name is Vinyl Scratch, and I’m a DJ. To be honest, I never thought humans would be sexy” she sniggered. Skye blushed. She playfully punched his arm and left without her equipment, “Twilight? I’ll be back tomorrow to pick my stuff up!” she shouted, but Twilight was already asleep, as was Spike, and the mane 6 excluding Rarity had gone home by now. “Rarity?” asked Skye, seeing her about to leave. “Yes, darling?” she asked. “Could I please…? Stay at your boutique tonight?” he asked. Rarity blushed. ‘That is not what I meant’ thought Skye. “I… yes” she said. “Thanks” replied Skye. ‘That’s great, I like Fluttershy, Lyra has a crush on me, and Bon-bon bribed me, Vinyl was teasing me I think, somepony like likes me and Rarity just got the wrong impressions, could today go any worse?’ thought Skye as he followed Rarity home. Rarity opened the door, “Now, I don’t have another bed, so—“, she started, but Skye collapsed immediately. “How cute” whispered Rarity as she levitated him onto her bed and then got in with her. Then she levitated a blanket onto him and turned the lamp off, surrounding them both in darkness. “Sweet dreams” said Rarity, soon falling asleep herself.
Things I Need To SettleELSEWHERE A vast bedroom detailed with pictures of suns and moons is home to two alicorns standing side by side. “So, is it time to tell him?” asked Luna. “No, not until he finds out the last piece of the puzzle, then he can fit them together” said the white Alicorn. “Why do you also speak in riddles, sister?” she asked. “Not always, but it’s fun” she giggled. Rarity’s bedroom was alit by a faint glow of the sun peering through her windows. Skye was mumbling. “Stop, no… put that lightsaber down” he said. He realized he was awake and opened his eyes. He rubbed his face and turned to his side, meeting Rarity. “Hello darling” she said. “Aargh” screamed Skye, flailing about, and then sliding of the side of the bed. “Skye, dear, are you alright?” she asked. Skye merely shrugged and then laughed. “You scared the heck out of me” he said. “Oh. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to” she said. “It’s fine” he said, picking up the blanket and putting it very neatly back on the bed. “My goodness, that’s a handy skill” said Rarity. “Erm, yeah, I suppose. I don’t think many ponies know, but I raised myself from the age of twelve” he said, inadvertently catching he attention. “What do you mean?” she asked. “I… err… Scootaloo is my sister?” he asked. “She is?” asked Rarity, “Well, I’d say that was impossible” she finished. Skye walked over to a staircase and slipped on the first step. He crashed, smacked and banged his way down. “Skye, oh my goodness, are you okay?” asked Rarity. “I’m fine, luckily, I landed on something… OH” said Skye, realizing what he had landed on, which was Spike. “Spike, I’m like, really sorry about that” he said, getting up rather quickly. “Well, just don’t do it again, or I’ll burn you” he said through gritted teeth, very sharp looking teeth. “Spike?” asked Rarity, “Have you grown?” she asked continuing. “Yes, I came here to visit you after Twilight told me to leave” he said. “Why would she do that?” asked Rarity, quite curious as to what was going on. And Spike had indeed grown, to about Skye’s size. “I don’t know, but I know that don’t have a place to stay, so I thought—“, he started. “Spike, I really would help you, but Skye has taken the vacancy” she said, feeling sorry, since Spike had always wanted a sleepover at her boutique. “No, Rarity, I… you were just the nearest pony, and I was gonna fall asleep, so I just meant the one night” he said, not really wanting to stay with her. “Well, alight then” she sighed, “Spike can stay” she finished, looking sad and a bit cheery at the same time. “Rarity, I don’t have time for breakfast, sorry, I have to see… somepony” he finished. Rarity ignored him, or so it seemed and went into her kitchen. “Sorry Rarity, but I need to sort out a few things first” he said, after closing her front door. “Skye!” came the voice of Bon-Bon. He turned around and saw her, standing with an ecstatic looking Lyra. “Now Lyra, remember exactly what I told you” she said. Skye nervously smiled. “Hi girls” he said, trying to make a fool of himself. “Well, Skye, I’ve booked you a date” said Bon-Bon, making Skye’s eyes widen, “At Sugarcube Corner tonight at six pm” she said. “I… just a second Lyra” he said. Lyra closed her eyes and covered her ears, rather childishly. “Yes?” said Bon-Bon. “I said I’d think about it” he said. “Yes, and she really needs this, even if it doesn’t work out” she said, then got close to his face, “I know humans are evil and all, but she has been dreaming of this for like, years now” she said. “Fine” said Skye, thinking it over carefully and not missing anything. “Thank you” she said. She and Lyra walked away, towards a building that looked like candy, probably Sugarcube Corner. Skye looked around. “Right, well, I have to visit Vinyl, wherever she lives. Then I have to see Fluttershy… no, I can’t until that date, otherwise Lyra will be heartbroken. Damn these ponies!” he shouted. Some ponies looked at him, “What?” he asked, “I’m kinda having a breakdown” he said, mumbling and then walking off. Skye started jogging down the town market, looking for somepony who was involved with last night. But he couldn’t see anyone that he needed to talk to except Vinyl. “Vinyl?” he asked, walking up to her. She turned around. “Hey” she said, smiling with confidence, doing exactly the opposite of Skye. “I… this might sound really stupid and horrible-or not, but… Do you like me?” he asked. Vinyl shook her head. “Look Skye, last night I was just messin’ with ya” she giggled. “No, that’s good. That means that there’s only a few ponies I need to see” he replied. “Huh?” he said, and then tilted her head. “Well, I can’t tell you because I’m guessing you’d probably spread rumours” he said. Vinyl laughed and lost her balance. “I’ve known you for like ten minutes in total, and you already know my personality” she said, laughing loudly. Skye looked to the nearest pony, “Is she always like this?” he asked. The pony that was nearest was a dark grey and had an even darker grey mane. “Yes, unfortunately” she mumbled, “Oh, you’re the human, I’m Octavia, it’s nice to meet you” she said. Then she looked at Vinyl having a giggling fit, “Erm, you might want to leave before she starts some sort of stand-up”. “Sure, goodbye” he said, then backed away and turned. ‘Only gotta find out about this somepony that Spike told me about’ he thought. He wondered around Ponyville for a lot of the day, trying to figure out who it was. Then he thought why not visit Spike, it could also be a chance to explain to Rarity that he didn’t like her, but that would make her sad. Skye finally arrived upon Rarity’s boutique. He knocked. “Just a second” she said from behind the door. “Rarity, I…” he started, ‘Lyra, CRAP. What time is it?!” he shouted in his head, “I need help with a suit” he said, trying to open the door. He heard crashing sounds inside. “What the…” he said. “Hello Skye” she said after opening the door. Skye smiled. “Rarity, I need help with a suit for six pm” he said. “It’s five pm, you’re giving me an hour?” she asked. He nodded, “Sorry, but I have… a date” he said. “With whom, may I ask?” she asked. “I’m just gonna tell you the truth because if I don’t, it will get back at me” he said, “Look, Lyra like loves me or something because I am a human, but I like Fluttershy. Spike told me that someone likes me, and I don’t know who, I came here to ask him that and I was confused if you liked me or not because of how you acted” he finished.
Army Of DarknessRarity just stood there, and Skye saw Spike in the background, he was smiling. Skye thought that they had been making out. Rarity then clarified that by saying, “Well, actually, I found someone else”, which Skye accepted. “Good, well, alright then” he said. “Suit?” he asked, getting back to the subject. They both headed inside the boutique and as Skye walked past Spike, he pointed at Rarity. “Player” whispered Skye, stopping himself from laughing. “Well, Skye, you’re just lucky that I already made two suits for someone else, but they were a mistake” she whispered at the end. “Oh Rarity, that’s great” he said. Rarity used her magic to levitate a wardrobe near her, which she opened and gave them to Skye, one was maroon and looked like some sort of eighties suit. The other was blue and looked like a really smart outfit, however, it looked too small. “I’ll go and change into this one” he said, lifting the maroon one. “Right” she said. Later, Skye had fitted one the suit and it was a little tight, but otherwise fine. He had asked for directions to Sugar cube corner and gone there, however, he had met Bon-bon outside and she had given him the I-Pod battery, but not the I-Pod itself. “You know, I think I’ll do this for her” he said, giving back the battery. “Seriously?” asked Bon-bon. “Sure, I mean, if it’s hers, won’t she be angry with you for giving it away like this?” he asked, realizing the I-Pod wasn’t hers. “Well, yeah… it’s just that I really wanted you to do this for her” she sighed. “You are too good of a friend” he said, then looked at the entrance. “Well, I’m ready and waiting” he said. Bon-Bon pointed at Lyra through the window. Skye looked at a watch Rarity had given him and it read five fifty six. He walked inside and Lyra looked at him coming over to her. “You came” she said. “Yeah” he said, looking extremely nervous. “So, what do you want to eat?” she asked. “Let’s see, if they have any… oh god… humans eat—“, he was about to say, but Lyra put her hoof over his mouth and made a shushing motion. Skye now knew she was aware of what humans ate. “Why don’t you just try a daisy sandwich?” she asked. “Well, I don’t eat flowers… I suppose the thing I could bare the most would probably be hay, or soup” he said. “Goodie, we have tomato soup, and grass soup, and pea soup” she said. “Tomato soup, thanks” he said, and then looked at a smartly dressed pony with a moustache. “And you, my lady?” he asked. “Daisy sandwiches please, and some punch for drinks” she said. The pony walked away. “So, that as the waiter?” asked Skye. “Yep, and they are quick” she said. “Hold up, I thought this was like, a bakery?” he asked. Lyra giggled, “It is, but every Saturday they have this fancy restaurant theme” she finished. “Right” answered Skye. Lyra simply smiled, as if waiting for Skye to start a discussion on something. She looked at the cutlery and then back at Skye. “Well, I suppose I should start by asking how old you are?” he said. “Fairly good start, my age is twenty two” she said. “My age then, seeing as it was by birthday last night” he agreed. Lyra nodded. Another pony with their order walked over to their table and laid everything down neatly. Lyra tucked in. Skye was confused about the cutlery, because they had only spoons. Even if they didn’t eat meat, a fork and knife would be useful. “This is good” said Skye, after having some soup. He couldn’t tell why, but eating soup in a pony filled world just seemed weird, it was weird. It just felt, weird and normal at the same time. Suddenly outside, a wave smashed the windows and a piercing sound erupted. Skye dropped his soup and Lyra dropped to the floor. “Lyra!” he shouted. Pretty much all the other ponies had collapsed as well. This blast had no effect on him. “LYRA!” he shouted once more, and she woke up. “Skye, what… oh no!” she screamed, pushing Skye into the shadows of the bakery. They both watched as an evil cloud looking pony with a crown walked past, followed by hundreds of black ponies. “Do you know who that is?” whispered Lyra. “No, but whoever they are, they’re clearly evil” he said. He and Lyra sneaked past the army and started running towards the library. Once they arrived, Skye opened the door and saw Twilight collapsed on the floor with Spike trying to wake her. Rarity was barely unconscious in the corner. “Spike, what happened?” asked Lyra. “It’s—” he whispered. Suddenly, a group of the army came through the area. “Skye, take Rarity and Twilight, find the other elements and get to the castle” he said. He ran outside and Skye failed to stop him. The second Spike was outside, a pony hit him with some sort of spell and he went down. “Take him to the base” said one the army members. “Skye, what about Bon-Bon?” asked Lyra. “Sorry Lyra, but we gotta find the others, I’m sure she is fine” she said, picking up Twilight. “Rarity, where is the back door?” he asked. Rarity came to her senses and took them to a back door, leading them outside. “Is Spike…” she tried to ask, but failed as she started to cry. “No, Rarity, I am sure he is fine too, just don’t give up” he said. Lyra, Skye carrying Twilight and Rarity had run all the way to Fluttershy’s cottage. Skye laid Twilight on the ground and she soon woke up. Lyra explained everything and Twilight told them exactly what Spike had already. “Twilight, you and Lyra go get Applejack and Rainbow Dash” he said, “Me and Rarity will find Pinkie” he finished. They both nodded and carefully trotted off. Suddenly, Skye heard Lyra’s voice, “Skye, are you okay?” she said. Skye looked around, but Lyra had gone. Skye looked at Rarity, she looked confused, and then started to melt. “Holy crap!” shouted Skye.
Having A Blast“Skye, Skye wake up” said Lyra again. For, where everything had melted, it morphed into the Sugar Cube Corner. It appears he had had a daydream. “Lyra?” he said. “You were eating your soup and then you stopped moving. I thought you were going to sneeze or something, but you were like that for about ten minutes” she said. Skye looked around; the two of them were not in the restaurant itself, but outside. Bon-Bon was also there, looking disappointed. “I had a bad dream” he said, “I need to see Twilight about it” he said. He got up and looked back at Lyra, who seemed to be really upset. ‘To hell with that’ thought Skye. He ran up to Lyra, “So, you wanna do something else?” he asked. “Yes!” she shouted, “I mean, sure okay” she repeated with less emphasis. Bon-Bon smiled as the two of them walked off, talking about things like TV’s. “Well, I hope they have a good time” she said. “And I’m talking to myself… Again” she finished as she walked off to her house. Meanwhile, Skye and Lyra had gone to visit a pony that also seemed interested in humans; she was dark blue and had a wizard like hat. “Lyra, hello” she said. Skye watched as the pony started walking around him. “Hi Trixie, this is Skye. I thought you would be interested in meeting him” she said. “Does it speak?” she asked. “Yes I speak, I’m not an animal” said Skye, slightly offended, “And I’ll have you know I’m not an ‘it’. You seem very ignorant” he said. “Yes, that’s what a lot of ponies say” she said, then looked over to a small caravan looking place, which was attached to a quite big stage. Trixie lived on the outskirts of Ponyville. “Oh” said Skye, he tried to think of something to make her feel better, “Well, if it’s anything, I saw a poster in town that said the great and powerful Trixie, which must mean you have some sort of act” he said. “Lyra, wherever did you find this human?” asked Trixie. “Well, he said he just woke up near the apple orchard, on the fields” he said, highly pleased. Trixie looked astonished, and then asked them to leave because she had something to do, and they did. “So Lyra tonight was pretty interesting” he said. “Yeah, I know. I was there” she said. “Land ahoy, captain obvious” he laughed. “I like humans, not because they’re different, but because of the things they come up with, Like I-Pods” she said, “I lost mine” she said. “Really?” he said, taking out of his pocket. “How…” she mumbled. “Bon-Bon, she bribed me to go on a date with you—“, he started, but Lyra looked angry. Skye tried to explain that he didn’t want the I-Pod, but Lyra backed away. “So, you didn’t want to go on this… date?” she asked. “Not at first, but—“, he started, but Lyra was so angry and upset, she ran off. “Lyra!” he shouted. It was too late, she had gone. Skye looked at his watch, which now said nine pm. “Wow, that didn’t seem like three hours at all” he said. Skye looked around to see if Lyra had hidden behind a tree or something, but she hadn’t, she had gone home. “Sorry Lyra” he whispered. He turned around and threw the I-Pod to the floor. Then he picked it back up and knocked the dirt off of it, “Damn it, she’ll still want this” he said, putting it in his pocket and walking away. After he left, a small shape in mid-air lit, and Lyra become visible, she had used an invisibly spell. She was crying and then her horn lit again and she disappeared. Later, Skye had arrived at the library. Twilight was still there, writing something in front of a white Alicorn, who was speaking about lessons and magic. “Skye” said Twilight, after the Alicorn had finished. “Hey Twilight” he said. He took the blazer-jacket off so he only had a purple shirt on, then sat on the floor and slouched towards a shelf. “Is everything alright?” she asked. Skye looked depressed, “I hate hurting people, especially people who try to like me” he said. “What happened?” asked Twilight. The Alicorn walked up to him. “I presume this is the human you were talking about?” she said. “Yes Princess” said Twilight. “I upset Lyra, but I didn’t mean to” he finished. “Skye, I must confess that I brought you here” said the princess. “Seriously” he asked. The princess nodded. “It was necessarily, I looked into Earth, and I saw an outcast. I decided it would be a good idea to put this plan into motion” she said. “Was I supposed to learn about friendship or something?” he asked. “Not necessarily, I just mean to see if humans were… better, but they weren’t. I saw few who had actually changed” she said. “And what about Scootaloo, did you know about that?” he asked, wondering if this was some sort of giant plan. “I did not, but I knew about your family, and that there is another member here, in Ponyville. In fact, she is about to walk right through the door” she said. A crash, and dust got in his eyes, Skye saw a Pegasus dizzying around, then saw the colours in her mane. “Oh, you have got to be kidding” he mumbled. “Rainbow Dash! What have I told you about trying to Sonic Rainboom near Ponyville” shouted Twilight. “Sorry, Twi, but I was practising for the Wonderbolt Academy” she said. “Rainbow Dash?” asked Skye. The princess looked at him, then at her. “Yes, to your dismay I see” she said cleverly. Skye looked at the seriously confused Rainbow Dash. “Celestia, sorry about that… I was…”she stuttered. “Rainbow Dash, I want you to meet your brother” said Celestia. “What?” laughed Rainbow Dash, then looked at Skye, “I don’t have a brother… Do I?” she said, and then swallowed.
