"Thanks for bringing me here Derpy, I really appreciate it."
>"Oh, no it's nothing, really."
>"I've gotta fly now, just knock and everything'll be fine."
>"I'll see you after work Anon."
>Derpy takes off and... that's actually the first time you've seen her fly.
>That's kinda awesome.
>Maybe she'll let you...
>Back to the door.
>You knock on the door to the huge castle before you.
>A few minutes later the door opens and standing in front of you is..
>A lizard?
>A lizard walking on two legs.
>Sure why not.
>"Can I help yo...?"
>As the lizard finally realized what it was looking at it ran off calling for Twilight.
>Shortly you hear a bit of running, tripping, cursing, and running again.
>Then the door opens further to reveal a purple pony with both wings and a horn.
>"Oh my gosh, it worked!"
>Before you can say anything she pulls you inside with her magic, trotting quite happily down a hall.
>After the initial shock you finally manage to speak.
"Uh.. excuse me.. what's going on?"
>At your voice she slows and eventually puts you down.
>"Oh, I'm so sorry, that wasn't very nice of me.."
 
 
 
 
>"Hello, I am Princess Twilight Sparkle."
"Oh, uh, I'm Anon."
>You give short bow.
>"How lucky we are we speak the same language."
>"I'm still just so happy it worked, there's so much I can learn now."
"What are you talking about?"
>"Oh, well, didn't you wonder how you got here?"
>"I did it."
>This thing brought you here?
>You'd doubt it but...
>Well this is a world of magic, though you're still doubtful of someone moving the sun, if there is one powerful enough to do that..
>Then why not someone powerful enough to bring you here?
>Still though.. she doesn't exactly seem like the all powerful type.
>You'll hold your thoughts until you find out more.
 
 
 
 
"How... did you do that?"
>"With magic of course silly."
>You feel a strong urge to smack your own face in frustration.
"Right.. magic, I don't know how that works, where I'm from, magic doesn't exist."
>"Really?"
>"Now that's interesting..."
>"No form of magic at all?"
"Well, not like here anyway, most we do is tricks, no real magic."
>"I uh.. didn't expect that."
>"Hm.. how to explain magic to one who's never known about it..."
>"I'll give the details later, but basically our horns are the conduit to our magical power."
>She goes on a little of how magic works, finally you learn something about it.
>And most of it goes right over your head.
>You understand the basics, but still not exactly how it all fits together and makes things happen.
"Ok... now.. why did you do it?"
>"Well that's easy Anon, I want to learn more about you."
"Why would you want to do that?"
"I'm not all that interesting."
>"Oh, well I mean, I wanted to learn about things in general."
>"To be honest, I wasn't entirely sure what was going to come out when I summoned you."
>"When you didn't show up anywhere nearby I though I failed.. but now you're here, and we do experiments, and I can learn all about you and where you came from."
>She looks way too excited about this.
 
 
 
 
"You uh, didn't hear about a weird creature falling from the sky a few days ago?"
>"N-no.. I've been here ever since I failed, well, thought I failed, researching what I did wrong."
>"I did look for a bit outside but didn't see anything odd... just where did you end up anyway?"
"Quite a bit away actually.."
>You explain a bit what happened to you since you woke up in this place.
>"Oh, Anon, I'm so sorry.."
>"I didn't mean to cause trouble for anypony.."
"Well what exactly were you trying to accomplish?"
>"I, I just.. I only wanted to learn, not cause harm."
>She looks like she's about to cry.
"It's fine, it's ok, really, I can even walk now."
"How about I just tell you a bit about my home, ok?"
>She smiles at that.
>"Yeah, I'd like to hear about it."
>You tell her you're human, where you're from and a little about the place.
>You leave a lot out of course, but put together a general idea of how life was for you.
>You tried to draw a map of the earth but without it in front of you you got things mixed up a bit.
>She seems happy with what you've shared with her.
 
 
 
 
 
"What else did you want to know?"
>"Oh lots, but I think that's ok for now.. I don't want to overload you with too much in one day."
"I do have other things to do eventually today.. thanks."
"So, since you summoned me here, you know how to send me back right?"
>"Uh... sure?"
>She looks around guiltily when she speaks.
"...Right?"
>"Well, maybe."
"..Maybe?"
>"Yes, maybe."
>"I thought I messed up last time, I wasn't sure if it'd actually work, in the first place."
>"I wasn't thinking on being able to send you back, I might be able to but I'd like to research more on the subject, just to be sure."
>A maybe was better than nothing.
 
 
 
 
"Oh.. well.. that's alright I guess."
"I mean, I did meet this wonderful pony named Derpy that's been very nice to me, she's even letting me stay with her for a while."
>"Oh yes, her, she's a nice pony."
"Yeah.. only thing though.. she uh, doesn't have any place to bathe, at least not that I've seen.."
"I know I've just met you, and you're royalty at that but... is there a place I can clean myself up?"
"I haven't been able to take a shower since I got here and I really don't like that.."
>"I wasn't going to say anything... but I do kind of smell something.. off.."
>"Yeah, Spike can show you where it is, I've got some books to read."
"Thank you."
>Spike, the lizard from before, soon shows you the way to the bathroom.
>It's amazingly clean and quite large.
>There's a large tub in the middle, and a shower off in a corner.
>As much as you'd like to sit in a tub and relax...
>You've really got to clean yourself.
>You found plenty of shampoo but you couldn't really find any body wash or anything.
>Makes sense, ponies are covered in hair.
>You make due with what you've got and get yourself cleaned up.
>Afterwards you find Twilight again and shake her hoof.
"It was nice meeting you, and thank you for the shower."
>"It was great meeting you too Anon.. please, come back soon?"
>"There's still so much I want to know.. but I won't keep you here if you want to go."
"Sure, I'll come by again."
>You leave and realize you were there for just a couple hours.
>You've got pretty much the whole day before Derpy gets off work.
 
 
 
 
>You might as well explore the place a bit.
>You've got the address to see Colgate, though you're not entirely sure where it is since you've never been in town.
>Maybe someone will help you.
>You make your way through town and see a lot of ponies running about, working on whatever it is they do.
>You got a few odd looks, some completely ignored you while others showed a severe distaste of you even existing.
>It feels like home already.
>Most of the ponies however just smile and nod or even say hi.
>After walking a bit you smell food coming from stalls all over the place.
>You realize now that you're starving and have no money to pay for any food.
>Before you over exert yourself you find a bench and just sit for a moment.
>You swear you could hear a gasp near by, but when you look around there's noone there.
>Maybe you were just hearing things.
>Soon you get up an walk some more.
>Another realization hits you though.
>You have no idea how to get back to Derpy's.
>Right at this time you recognize a certain pony though.
>Perfect, maybe you can ask for directions from her.
 
 
 
 
>You walk up to the fabulous pony you met a couple days ago.
"I thought I recognized you Rarity, how are you doing?"
>She turns around at the sound of her name.
>"Oh Anon, how nice to see you out of the hospital, I'm doing well, and it looks like you're doing better yourself."
"Yeah, I am, I can even walk around town now without too much trouble."
>"That's good to hear dear."
>"Is there something I can help you with?"
"Well, first I just wanted to say thanks again for these clothes, they fit perfectly."
"If I can find a way to get some money I'll be sure to drop by your place and buy more."
>She smiles at this.
>"Oh well of course darling, I'd love to make more clothes for you, you have such an interesting figure, it really was a challenge."
>"But it doesn't seem like you can do much right now to earn bits... hmm..."
"Bits?"
>"Yes, bits darling, you know, currency?"
"Oh, I didn't know that's what it was called, new here, remember?"
>"Oh yes, dear me I forgot ahahah."
>She seems to be thinking about something.
 
 
 
 
"A-are you ok?"
>"What?"
>"Oh, right, sorry about that Anon, I was just wondering..."
"Yes?"
>"Well... you need bits.. right?"
>"I actually have some work to do and could use the help.. I'd pay you, of course."
>"It won't be much but.."
"Yes!"
>You ended up startling her with your outburst.
"Sorry, I mean, uh, yes, yes I would like that."
>She laughs it off.
>"Good, I'm glad to hear that darling."
>"Come with me then, and don't worry, you can do plenty with just the one arm, I won't work you too hard."
>You happily follow her, knowing that soon you'll have some bits.
>How much doesn't matter, you just want to do what you can to pay Derpy back for all she's done for you.
>Again you walk by the food stalls and can't help but slow down and stare.
>"Anon, are you hungry?"
"Huh?"
"Oh, no, I'm ok"
>"Somehow darling... I don't believe you."
>You've managed to veer off track and stand right in front of a stall.
 
 
 
 
 
"Oh.. uh..."
>"We can't have that darling, not at all."
>"How can I expect you to work to your fullest if you're so hungry?"
>"Let's get you something to eat, you'll be working it off soon enough."
>Since it's not exactly free you agree to let her get you some food.
>She pulls you to a different stall, more of a cart really.
>The food smells delicious.
>"You'll just love this food Anon, a friend of mine runs it."
>Running the stall is an orange colored pony with a stetson on her head.
>"Well howdy there Rarity, what can I do ya for?"
>"Hello Applejack."
>"This friend of mine is quite famished, I'd like to get something for him"
>At this the pony turns and looks at you with a smile.
>If she thought anything odd about you she didn't show it.
>"Ah can take of that."
>She pulls out a few apple fritters and Rarity exchanges...
>Holy shit, their currency is freakin gold?
>Gold, they carry bags of gold with them to pay for small things like food?
>Just what do they use to buy houses and stuff?
>Jewels? Diamonds?
>It wouldn't surprise you.
 
 
 
 
>"These smell just divine darling, I know I can always count on you for good food Applejack."
>"Shoot, yer gonna make me blush."
>You have to admit, the food does smell amazing.
>It's been years since you've had food that smelled like that actually.
"I have to agree with Rarity, I haven't smelled cooking like that in years, if it tastes even half as good as it smells, you've got yourself a customer for as long as I'm here."
>"Ah'm glad to hear that, uh... um.."
"Anon, my name's Anon."
"Also, in case you're curious, I'm human, I'm from a different world, and I just found this out today, apparently I was summoned here by Princess Twilight, most ponies seem to be curious about me so I thou-"
>"Twi?"
>Both Applejack and Rarity look a bit surprised at this and interrupt you.
"Um.. if you mean the princess named Twilight, yes?"
>They exchange looks.
>"Well shoot Anon, why didn't you say Twi was the one that brought ya here?"
>"Yes, really darling, that's quite something to leave out."
"I uh.. didn't realize?"
"Besides, I just found out today, it's actually why I was out."
"I thought I should introduce myself to the local princess and then she filled me in that it was her that brought me here."
>"Well how 'bout that."
 
 
 
 
"Am I missing something?"
>"Well, darling, we're both good friends with Twilight."
>"Yeah, we go way back, even before she was a princess."
"W-what?"
>"We've been good friends with-"
"No, no I heard that, what do you mean before she was a princess?"
>"Well, before she got her wings Anon."
>"She used to just be a unicorn, until she completed an ancient spell and earned her wings, turning her into a princess."
"You're joking.. right?"
>"Why would we be joking Anon?"
>They're serious.
>Completely serious.
>The more you learn about this place the more questions you have.
"Ok.. just.. I'd like to know how that happened, but I'm actually really hungry.. I'm sorry, I'm just still adjusting to this place."
>You quickly explain about where you came from.
>"Oh.. well, ah guess if that's the kinda place you lived in it'd be purty hard to accept things here just like that.."
 
 
 
 
"I mean, I'm ok now mostly.. I sort of understand things here, just.. a big thing for me here is the magic."
"Twilight tried to explain it to me but I don't fully understand it, moving the sun, summoning me from a different world, completely changing the physical composition of a living being into something more powerful.. it's a bit much, especially on an empty stomach."
>"Ya know what, I'm actually gonna close up today, let me grab somethin extra fer ya, no charge of course."
"Oh, no that's ok, really, you don't.."
>Too late, she was already packing up her cart.
>Soon the three of you found a table to sit at.
>In addition to the fritters, Applejack brought out some apple bread and apple pie.
>You dig in as soon as you sit down and have the food in front of you, making a mental note to pay Applejack back for the bread and pie.
>Finally you get your fill and feel up to talking more with these two.
"I'm sorry about that, I was just really hungry.."
>"We could see that Anon haha."
>"You ate more than both of us combined."
>Great, now you're embarrassed from making a pig out of yourself in front of these two.
"Again, sorry.."
>"Oh no darling, no, it's ok, don't even worry about it."
 
 
 
 
>"So.. Anon.. it seems like you could use more help adjusting to things here."
"I guess... but, I do have a friend that's been helping me a lot, her name is Derpy, she's even letting me stay with her for a while."
>"But you can't help pay for things can you Anon?"
>It stings, but it's true.
>You don't know what you could possibly do for these ponies when you don't even fully understand how this place works yet.
"No.. I can't.."
>"Tell you what Anon, we'll help you find something you can do, all of us will."
"All of you?"
>"Yep, our friends would be more than happy to help Anon, it's what we do."
>"Trust us darling, we'll be able to help you quicker than you trying to do it all yourself."
>"I'm sure Derpy would appreciate it as well."
>The sooner you find a job the sooner you can pay back Derpy, so you might as well suck up your pride and accept their help.
>"Great, first we should introduce you to everypony then."
>The two of them talk to each other, apparently trying to decide who they should look for first.
>Eventually that settle on someone.
>"Ok Anon, ah'm gonna leave this up to Rarity, ah've gotta take the cart back home, but ah'll see ya later, ok?"
"Ok Applejack, and thank you for the food, it was delicious."
 
 
 
 
>With Applejack gone you're left with Rarity to take you to a pony named Pinkie Pie.
>It wasn't that long a walk before you made it to this building that looked like a bunch of desserts all thrown on top of each other.
>"This is Sugarcube Corner Anon, and it's where Pinkie Pie lives and works."
>Before you step inside though you're suddenly run over and pinned down by a pink blur.
>"Ohmygoshit'sanewponywellyoulookdifferentthanaponybutstillyou'renewIcan'twaittohearmoreaboutyouI'mPinkiePiewhat'syournamewhen'syourbirthdaywhat'syourfavoriteicingcanyo-"
>You can't keep up with what this crazy pony is saying, maybe if you close your eyes and pretend you're dead it'll stop.
>"Hello? You awake in there silly?"
>Slowly you open your eyes.
>The pink horse has slowed down somewhat thankfully.
"I'm fine, I'm awake."
"My name's Anon, I'm human and I take it you're Pinkie Pie?"
>"Oh my gosh, again, how'd you know my name?"
>"That's not fair, you knew me but I didn't know you, but if I didn't know you how could you know me it just doesn't make any sense."
>"Ahem, Pinkie dear?"
>"Oh hi Rarity, I met an Anon."
>"Yes, yes.. and I was the one that told him about you."
>"Oooooooohhhh.... well why didn't you say so Anon?"
>"You had me all worried over nothing.."
>"Oh my gosh! Again! Again!."
>"I've got a party to plan!"
>The pink horse takes off to plan some party you're not sure you want to know about.
 
 
 
 
>"Are you ok Anon?"
>"I should have known better, Pinkie can be a bit.. excitable."
>"She didn't hurt you did she?"
"No, no I'm fine.."
"Are uh.. are any of your other friends like that though?"
"I might not be up to meeting them just yet if they are haha."
>You laugh it off but your arm does feel a bit sore after that encounter.
>"No, I believe we'll wait for the others for a little while, let's go take care of that thing I needed help with."
>The two of you make it to her boutique with no other incidents.
>It's actually a fairly large place with bright colors.
>Inside you see a lot of different shades of pink all over the place, several curtains, a couple pony shaped mannequins (ponnyquins?) and some mirrors too.
>Not exactly what you'd choose to decorate with but then again you're not a pony that makes clothes for a living.
"This is a beautiful place Rarity, I like the way it's been decorated."
>It appears you said exactly what she wanted to hear as her ears pricked up and she smiled brightly.
>"Oh, it could be better darling, really it's not that big a deal."
>Her words contradict the pleasure she takes in getting complimented on her style of decoration.
 
 
 
 
>"If you'll follow me, I'll show you why I needed your help."
>She takes you to a room that looks like  it hadn't been cleaned in years.
>"You see, I've been so swamped lately with orders that I haven't really had the time to tidy up in here.. ahahah."
"Lately? It looks like a dumpster exploded.."
>She appears hurt by your words.
"Shit, sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to say that out loud."
"It's ok, I know exactly what it's like, it's not your fault, you were just so busy with other things you couldn't get to it."
"Don't worry, I'm here and I'll help you clean it up, as best I can at least, it'll look just as wonderful as the rest of this place, promise."
>It seems the compliment helped her get over your words quickly, crisis averted.
>"Yes, well.. thank you for the compliment again Anon."
>"Now, let's begin with that box over there."
>You begin moving boxes and bags and scraps of fabric and whatever else was around.
>After Rarity thought you'd be able to handle things on your own she walked off, presumably to work on more orders.
>You managed to clean about half of the room after a few hours before she came back for you.
>"Oh it looks wonderful darling, you've really done a great job."
>"I think that's enough for now, I don't want to take up all of your time."
>"Now then, I do believe you've earned these, minus the cost of your lunch of course."
>She gives you a small pouch with 15 bits inside.
>15 pieces of gold, just for moving a few things around.
>"If you can come back tomorrow and finish up, I'll give you another 20 bits, is that alright Anon?"
>You couldn't nod your head fast enough.
"Yes, yes that'd be great, I'd really appreciate it."
 
 
 
 
 
>"Then it's settled, you'll come by again tomorrow."
>"Do you think you'll be able to find your way here on your own?"
"Yes, I believe I can do that."
>"Good.. before you leave though, is there anything you need?"
>"I'd be more than happy to help you with whatever I can Anon."
"Actually... there is something I could use help with.."
>"By all means, do ask."
"Well.. I really want to pay back Derpy, do you know if there's anything I can get her while I'm out with 15 bits?"
"I've gotta be honest here, I'm not really sure how much this is worth."
>"Hmmm... 15 bits... and she is just a good friend right?"
>"Y-yeah? What else woul..."
>Realization, red cheeks.
>"Ok then I'm sure she'd appreciate anything really, flowers are always one way to good, who doesn't like a good snack?"
>You almost question her but then you remember they're horses.
>"Unless... maybe you'd like to give her something with more.. meaning?"
"She did save my life, and she's letting me stay with her.. I don't think I could over do it at this point, I'm just limited by how much money I have."
>You can see she's really thinking hard about something, then she just walks away.
 
 
 
 
>After a while you feel like you might just give up on her returning and start to leave when she comes back, carrying a small box with her magic.
>"How about this Anon?"
>She opens the box to reveal a small pendant with a picture of the moon on it.
>You recall Derpy saying she's always liked the night.
"That would be perfect, how much is it?"
>"For this I would charge 40 bits, it's lined with silver and see this star off to the side? That's a real gemstone, I found it myself."
"O..oh.."
>"Buuut.."
>"For a friend, and one as thoughtful as you however... I could part with it for 30."
>"If you come by again tomorrow and work it off, well that would leave you with 5 bits left over."
"Wh... really? You're serious about this?"
>"But of course Anon, I never joke when it comes to my gems."
"D-deal. I'll take you up on that now."
>You give her the bag back, but she merely dumps 10 piece of the gold out and gives you the bag with 5 still in it.
>"Remember Anon? You have 5 left over, just come back tomorrow and work it off ok?"
"No problem."
>You take the silver moon pendant still in it's box and put it in your pocket.
 
 
 
 
"Thank you Rarity, really."
>"Think nothing of it darling."
"I actually do have one other thing to ask though.."
>"Oh?"
"Yeah, I don't really know where Derpy's house is, do you know?"
>"Uh... actually... I don't believe I've ever been to her home before, I'm sorry Anon, I can't help you with that."
"Oh, no that's ok then, thanks anyway though.."
>You remember that Derpy said she never invited anyone over before.
>There's only one thing you can think of then.
>Back to Twilight's, maybe Derpy will show up there to pick you up after she gets off work.
>It takes you a few minutes to walk to the castle.
>You're not sure what you should do so you just sit in front of the place and wait.
>After just a little while though you hear the door open behind you.
>"Uh.. Anon.. right?"
>You turn to see the lizard from before.
"Yes, that's right."
"I'm sorry, I can't remember your name."
>"I'm Spike, Spike the dragon."
"Well hello there Spike Spike the dragon haha."
 
 
 
 
>"No, no it's, it's just Spike, and I'm a dragon."
>He didn't get that you were joking with him.
>Still though, a dragon?
>You would have never guessed.
>Can he breathe fire?
"Nice to meet you Spike."
>"Nice to meet you too Anon."
>"I uh, saw you sitting out here and I'm done with my chores for now so I thought I'd come out here."
>"What's uh.. what's going on?"
"I'm just sitting here, I don't know how to get back to Derpy, and this is where she left me so I thought if I waited here long enough she'd be back eventually."
>"Oh.. that makes sense, I guess.."
>"Why don't you come inside though?"
>"It'd be better than waiting out here."
>You take him up on the offer and go inside the giant castle for the second time.
"Thanks for letting me in, sitting on the ground wasn't really that comfortable."
>"No problem Anon."
>He begins calling out for the princess.
>"Twilight!"
>"Anon's back! He wanted to wait for Derpy so I let him in!"
 
 
 
 
>Soon you see the purple pony trotting around a corner.
>"Hello Anon, welcome back, I'm actually glad you're here, there's something I forgot earlier."
"Oh, well I'd be hap-Ow!"
>She had walked right up towards you, plucked some strands of hair, then immediately started walking away.
>"Thanks Anon."
"W-wh-wh."
>"Yeah, she does that sometimes, sorry about that Anon, it looks like she's in one of her science moods."
"She could have at least asked.."
>"Again, sorry about that Anon, she just forgets her manners sometimes when she's really into... whatever it is she does."
"So.. you don't know why she needed my hair?"
>"No clue, sometimes she does things only she knows about and noone else will ever figure out."
>You just hope she's not rying to clone you or anything, you wouldn't put anything past what they could do with magic.
"Not at all what I expected out of a princess.. I kinda like it though."
>"Yeah, she's not like the others, she sure is great though."
>"Come on Anon, you can come in here, there's not a lot but I've got a few games to play if you want until Derpy comes back."