[Not Guldo In Equestria]   >You are Guld-oh, uh, Anonymous >Yes, Green, just like Anonymous. >Three weeks ago you woke up in a strange land after a near death experience on foreign soil. >You're still recovering, but at least you can walk around now. >Which, of course, is absolutely fascinating. >The creatures on this world, that is ponies, seem to be incapable of prolonged conflict. >Any issues they have are wrapped up in the space of twenty-two minutes. >Except for the occasional major forty-five minute problem. >Beyond that, their lives are very simple. >The world is quaint. >It is quiet. >It is... >Well, boring. >Which means that you have to do something to pass the time. >Thankfully, while you're still recovering, you can still utilize your special talent. >The one that none of the ponies know about. >But for now, you'll lay low. >Not draw attention to yourself. >And answer Twilight Sparkle's questions. >She has, of course, taken an interest in you simply because you're different. >"Okay Anonymous." >Her horn lights up and she begins to scribble on a piece of parchment. >"Why don't you tell me about how you got here?" >Fair enough. "Well, I was engaged in righteous combat with a foul opponent." >The pony's nose wrinkles up, but she continues writing. "He was very clearly no match for me, but through use of trickery, he gained the upper hand." >At this point, Twilight points her pen in your direction. >"Now wait a moment, you said that he was no match for you, but you were tricked. Doesn't that make him smarter than you?" >Your forehead creases every so slightly. >What? "No, no, I believe I'm much more intelligent than that buffoon." >"But he still beat you, right?" "With trickery." >"So he outsmarted you?" >Your lips settle into a narrow line. >This conversation is clearly going nowhere. >And Twilight is a jerk. >No real reason to stay around here. >So, you place your hands in your lap. >And take a deep breath. >Twilight leans forward expectantly. >Then stays there.   >As a matter of fact, everything stays exactly where it was when you began holding your breath. >That is, after all, your special talent. >Time stop. >Hopping up from your seat, you look to the door. >You manage a half step before you have a better idea. >Going back to Twilight, you pull the pen from the air and then press the tip of it against the slight sliver of tongue slipping out of her mouth. >Rolling up the paper, you place it around her horn. >For good measure, you pick up two of the books you had been sitting on and place them over her head. >Maybe a good block to the head will keep her from asking stupid questions from now on. >Satisfied with your work, and feeling your lungs beginning to cry out for air, you hustle over to the door and make your escape. >Once outside, you wait a moment longer and then release your stored breath. >Time begins to move. >A terrified whinny erupts from within the library, followed by two loud thuds and a panicked cry of "TWILIGHT!" from a boyish voice. >Well, whatever. >Maybe there's someone else out there who's more worthy of your time. >If not, you can continue to mess with ponies. >That seems like a good way to pass the time.     [Phone Damage]   >Living in Equestria is hard. >The beds are too small. >The doorways are too small. >The portions... >Yeah, okay, everything's too small. >Sure, ponies are nice and all, but it's really hard to enjoy yourself when everything is munchkin-sized. >At least you can still call home. "Hello Ma." >She jabbers, Charlie Brown-style on the other end. "No, they're still working out it. >Wa, wa, wa. "Yes, I trust Twilight." >Wa wa? "No Ma, they're not horses, they're ponies." >Wa. "Yes, there is a difference." >That's when Twilight peeks around the corner and waves to you. >It's time. "All right Ma, I gotta go." >Wa-wa-wa. "No, no, I gotta go." >Wa. "Yup, love you too." >Wawa? "No, don't call me, I'll call you when I'm out." >You place the phone on the table and march back to the newly created 'portal wing' of Twilight's Castle. >Apparently your cellphone is a no-no. >But it isn't like anyone's going to take it or anything. >Ponies don't even have fingers. >Silly ponies. >Of course, after you come out several hours later and no closer to home than you were before, your phone is gone. >Seriously. >Who takes a phone when they have hooves? >Well, expect Spike. "Spike, you little shit!" >The purple dragon perks up at the affectionate nickname. "Did you take my phone?" >"No way, Anon!" "All right, cool. Did you see who did?" >A shake of the head. >"Afraid not. I'll keep an eye out though." "Fine. Thanks you little shit." >You wave at each other and you head out into Ponyville proper. >If it wasn't the little shit, and you were with Twilight the whole time, that leaves only five major suspects with free range within the castle. >You go for the most obvious one first. >Standing under a cloud, you shout up at the sky "Hey, airhead!" >Rainbow Dash peeks over the edge of the fluffy expanse and grins. >"Hey Anon!" >She's red faced and panting. >Must be hard clearing the skies all day every day. >What a fuckin champ. >You motion to her with a finger.   "C'mere for a minute." >Quick as a flash, the rainbow streak sets her hooves on the ground and grins. >"You finished with Twilight?" "Yea, no luck on the portal though." >Rainbow gently slugs your knee. >"Aw, that's okay, I'm sure you'll figure it out soon." "Yeah, that Twilight is one smart nerd. Anyway, you seen my phone? I need to call Ma." >The color drains from Rainbow's face. >Wow, she must be more tired than you thought. >"Uh, phone? Wh-what's that?" "I showed it to you last week, airhead. It's the little rectangular thing, buzzes from time to time." >"Oh!" >She grins. >"That, uh, thing. No. Haven't seen it." >Fak. >You rub at the back of your head. "Dangit, I'm sure you'd taken it." >Rainbow's jaw drops. >"ME? Why?" "Cause you were practically drooling over it when I showed it to you." >"Yeah, well that's no reason to accuse your friends, you jerk! Why, I've got half a mind t-" >At once, Rainbow shivers. >When she doesn't immediately spring back into her tirade, you lean down and frown at her. "Hey, you sure everything's good, airhead?" >"F-F-F-Fine." >You frown, thoroughly unconvinced. >And then you hear it. >The faint, familiar sound. https://youtu.be/RVC9b0K1Iis [Embed] >Rainbow looks up at you, her eyes very nearly swallowing up her entire face. >You listen for a moment then ask "Airhead, did you eat my phone?" >"...No?" >You give a small nod and then lean in closer. >Sure enough, it's not coming from her stomach. >It's further back. >You sigh and rub the back of your head. "How many times has she called." >"Like a dozen." "You ponies got any rice?" >"Rye what?" >...Ma's going to kill you. "Well, enjoy the ride while you can." >"Y'mean it?" "I'm sure as hell not gonna go fishin for it, if that's what you're asking." >Sighing, you right yourself and put your hands in your pocket. "Have fun, kiddo." >She grins up at you. >But as she takes to the air "Hey, Airhead?" >"Yeah Anon?" "You're a real piece of shit." >She grins and flies off. >Fuckin ponies.