private An Unexpected Trip to the Human World (Closed!)

[Pripyat Pony 2,608]

@@00Pony,

 

"Yes, I have met a human," Cicada sent, using the Hive Mind link. "And he won't believe a word I say. I haven't heard from the Queen, and I'm worried. I hope that nothing's happened to her, but I won't know unless she uses the Hive Mind to contact me."

 

Cicada was frustrated as well as worried; she could only use the link to contact those who were ranked below her and not the Queen, who was the only changeling to be able to contact everypony within the changeling ranks.

[The Original 571]

@@Dawn Stripes,

 

"Oh, Magneus has a cat around here somewhere. Probably got himself trapped in the closet again..." she said and shrugged. "Alex and that cat are like cat and dog when it comes to fighting, and Alex isn't the dog" she laughed at Alex. Alex shrugged and looked around cautiously. "Uh... don't think he's around... do ya?" he asked, even though he knew the answer. Jonathan always kept an eye out for Alex, and whenever he spotted him, he striked... and it just so happened that Jonathan was taking a nap... under the couch, and Alex woke him up.

 

Pounced right on his face like a cougar. After successfully putting three new scratches in Alex's face, he jumped over to Aly and laid down on her lap. Alex felt like he could grab that cat and throw it out a window... or into the paper shredder. But it would never come to that. "Go-... ugh"

[sunne 659]

@,

 

"If There's a fourth wall in Equestria, there should be one here too, right?! " Pinkie excitedly swiveled her head around, looking for it. She awkwardly walked over to a spot in the road, then jumped and did a kind of "Ta-da!" landing, but nothing happened. She turned to Tommy, somewhat peeved. She'd broken the wall so many times before, why couldn't she do it now? "Why does your world have to be so different?"

Edited May 9, 2013 by Silent Dawn

[00Pony 286]

@@00Pony,

 

"Yes, I have met a human," Cicada sent, using the Hive Mind link. "And he won't believe a word I say. I haven't heard from the Queen, and I'm worried. I hope that nothing's happened to her, but I won't know unless she uses the Hive Mind to contact me."

 

Cicada was frustrated as well as worried; she could only use the link to contact those who were ranked below her and not the Queen, who was the only changeling to be able to contact everypony within the changeling ranks.

 

"I can understand your worry. So far I've not made any contact with any human, and as I've noticed, none of my troops were sent here. So either it's just you and me here, and the Queen's still in Equestria, or she's just not thought to seek us out." Diliges stood to his full height, looking around wherever he was again, "Certainly sounds like your having much more fun that I am." He remarks somewhat sullenly.

[Dawn Stripes 301]

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Fluttershy gasped. The cat was one of the most wonderful critters she had ever seen. There were lots of lovely squirrels and bunnies back home in Ponyville, and a few had dogs, but almost nopony had pets cats--most ponies seemed to prefer louder animals. Fluttershy had no idea why.

 

So she practically bounced when, after she lead down with her head level at Allie's lap, that cat opened its eyes and slink towards her so she could pet it. Fluttershy smiled helplessly, scratching the cat behind the ears with her very useful new fingers. "Aaawwwwww! You're the most cutesy-wutesy sweetie little kitty cat in the whole world, aren't you? I bet you are! That's not very nice to scratch John like that, but you didn't mean it, did you? Of course you didn't." 

[The-Master 1,176]

@@The-Master,

 

"This is what I look like as a person," she replied. "I normally look a bit like a pony, but with clear insect wings. I can also change my shape into anypony I like. Just show me a picture, and I'll prove that I'm a changeling, by changing into that person." Cicada gave a smile.

 

@@Pripyat Pony,

 

Murray couldn't help but smile in return. "Okay then, you're on. If it turns out that you are in fact telling the truth then I'll help you with anything you need to get home. But if it turns out that you were lying...   then I'm leaving and you're on your own for now." He leaned forward rather expectantly."Well, let's see what you can do then."

Edited May 9, 2013 by The-Master

[The Original 571]

@@Dawn Stripes,

(Derrr... 3 things. #1: Rarity has a cat. #2: Aly. #3: Jonathan is the cat, Alex is the human)

 

Alex huffed and turned away dramatically. Jonathan purred and nuzzled the underside of Fluttershy's chin, enjoying the attention he was receiving. "Awww, he likes you! Jonathan doesn't normally like people, only the ones he has been around with a lot... I wonder why he warmed up to you so fast" she wondered and petted Jonathan.

[Dawn Stripes 301]

(OOC: 1. One instance does not a rule make, especially when Rarity is involved; and Opalescence is not an exceptionally well-tempered animal. I honestly don't see ponies, given their social values, as making a frequent pet of anything that doesn't do much, such as fish, or cats. Birds or dogs would be more common. 2. What's wrong with Allie? 3. My bad. Or rather, we call it Fluttershy's bad.)

 

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"Doesn't like people!" Fluttershy giggled. "Don't be silly. Everyone likes to be around other ponies, even if they don't think they do. I used to think I didn't for a while, but then I made friends and I saw how silly I was being." She rubbed her nose in the cat's fur. "Thanks, you everypo--uh, everyone. I feel better now." She settled back. "What time is it? If there's still time, maybe someone could take me to a library? That sounds like a good place to start figuring out where I am, you do have libraries so ponies can learn new thing, right?---" she looked around, "Unless you can  help me on your own. But I don't want to get in anyone's way!" she amended quickly. "Just, if it's convenient. I'd really like to see my friends again, so if anyone knows how to find Equestria...or anything..."

Edited May 9, 2013 by Dawn Stripes

[Alex Kennedy 1,228]

 

 

Star nodded. "I'd like that." She said. She also wanted to try playing...of course she knew the basic chords and such...but doing it with fingers was going to be different...very different

 

 

Liam walked over to his guitar and picked it up, preparing to play. "Okay... um, I'm not sure what kind of music you have back home, but this is the kind of music we traditionally listen to in Ireland, where I come from. My father taught me this song, and his father taught him."

 

He took a deep breath and began playing: 

[The Original 571]

@@Dawn Stripes,

 

Alex looked over towards the table that held the TV. There was a small digital clock that read "Ten Twenty Seven AM. Also known as in the morning. So its pretty early. We have plenty of time to go to the library. But... i'm not exactly feeling up to it. So Aly can take you" He said and threw the keys to Aly. Aly grabbed them in mid-air and nodded. "Alright then. You sure you want to go in that Fluttershy?" she asked and gestured towards Fluttershys clothes.

[Dawn Stripes 301]

@, 

 

Fluttershy looked at her sundress, appreciating it again. "I'm already wearing it, so I might as well be fancy!" she murmured to the girl. "Although...I noticed everyone I've seen so far wears clothes....and they don't look too much like any ones I've ever seen, or mine. What happened to dresses here? Don't human mares ever wear them?"

 

[feel free to skip ahead as far as library, etc.]

[~The Snowy Wolf~ 1,579]

Applejack removed her hands from over her face. Her eyes were dry, but she was grinding her teeth. "Thanks, sugarcube," she said, pushing herself back up. "But ah reckon that ah'm not the only one who was thrown here, and it's mah job to find 'em, and mine alone." She grumbled as she looked around. "Now, where in tarnation is mah hat?"

"Are you sure you want to go alone, mademoiselle? I'd be happy to help in any way I can. And I'm not too sure about your hat, but I could always buy you a new one."

 

((I was trying to use phonetics, but found out I suck at French accents... Also, sorry for taking so long to post))

[The Original 571]

@@Dawn Stripes,

(Mhmm. You remembering to imagine them all having Scottish accents?)

 

Aly nodded. "All the time! Just not exactly... casually. And not as much around here. But it should be fine. Lets get going" she said and got her jacket and left with Fluttershy to the library.

 

*~~Magicaltimeskip~~*

 

Aly brought Fluttershy over to the history section, hopefully that would be the best place to start. "Alright, if you need anything just ask me. I thought we should start at history, since you might want to know about where exactly you are"

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

 

 

Liam walked over to his guitar and picked it up, preparing to play. "Okay... um, I'm not sure what kind of music you have back home, but this is the kind of music we traditionally listen to in Ireland, where I come from. My father taught me this song, and his father taught him."

 

He took a deep breath and began playing: 

 

 

Star smiled as Liam played...it was beautiful. A little different than the usual stuff in Equestria but Star loved it.

She quietly hummed along with the tune until Liam finish. She stomped her feet on the ground and cheered. "That was beautiful." She said, still stomping.

[Dawn Stripes 301]

@,

(OOC: 'S a little tricky. Are we talking like, stereotypical Scottish accent, like, Brave, or is there an 'actual' Scottish accent that differs?)

 

"History sounds alright. Whatever you think is best." Fluttershy followed Aly obediently to the history section, glancing at all the other humans along the way. Just like the architecture, the books in this section were all strange looking, some with bland covers and some with overly complicated ones covered in photos. And still no hearts. Fluttershy had had no idea how much she missed the traditional Equestrian motifs of decoration until she'd lost them.

 

She pulled the first real book she came across off a shelf and glanced at the cover while waiting for Aly to help her. "A pictorial history of world war eye," she murmured. "That's a funny name. It doesn't look like it will teach me all about humans, though. Maybe there's an 'all about humans' book in here?" She glanced around; nothing presented itself. Better than nothing. "Aly, do you want to read this together?"

[Alex Kennedy 1,228]

Star smiled as Liam played...it was beautiful. A little different than the usual stuff in Equestria but Star loved it.

She quietly hummed along with the tune until Liam finish. She stomped her feet on the ground and cheered. "That was beautiful." She said, still stomping.

"I take it the stomping is another pony thing? Humans generally cheer by clapping their hands together, like this", he clapped a few times to demonstrate, "of course, I appreciate it regardless. Um... Do you play? I could teach you how to play with your fingers if you want."

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

"I take it the stomping is another pony thing? Humans generally cheer by clapping their hands together, like this", he clapped a few times to demonstrate, "of course, I appreciate it regardless. Um... Do you play? I could teach you how to play with your fingers if you want."

 

"Oh...Ponies stomp...and cheer. Sorry." She blushed slightly and looked at the guitar...then at her fingers. "I have been playing since I was five. I could barely pick up a guitar. I played...with hooves, of course. Is it easy to do with fingers ?" She asked, looking back up at Liam, then looking back at the guitar.

[Alex Kennedy 1,228]

"Oh...Ponies stomp...and cheer. Sorry." She blushed slightly and looked at the guitar...then at her fingers. "I have been playing since I was five. I could barely pick up a guitar. I played...with hooves, of course. Is it easy to do with fingers ?" She asked, looking back up at Liam, then looking back at the guitar.

Liam shrugged. "I guess I wouldn't know. I've never tried playing it without them, so I don't really have anything to compare to. But if you want to learn, I'd love to teach you. I'm sure someone who's played for so long would be able to adjust pretty quickly, hooves or no."

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Liam shrugged. "I guess I wouldn't know. I've never tried playing it without them, so I don't really have anything to compare to. But if you want to learn, I'd love to teach you. I'm sure someone who's played for so long would be able to adjust pretty quickly, hooves or no."

Star shrugged. "These fingers still confuse me though...I sometimes try to move one and then the other moves." She said, bending her fingers slightly. "There are just so many digits to keep track of. But I suppose its worth a try...okay." She said, standing up and tightening her makeshift toga.

[The Original 571]

@@Dawn Stripes, 

(Stereotypical Scottish accent, like Brave. Of course, the stereotypical accent is correct)

 

Aly looked at the book Fluttershy was looking at and shrugged. "Personally i like the Revolutionary war, but whatever you want to read i'm fine with. Might be a littl' bit weird to read to 'together', but sure, why not" she said and motioned Fluttershy over to a reading table where they could sit down quietly.

[Alex Kennedy 1,228]

Star shrugged. "These fingers still confuse me though...I sometimes try to move one and then the other moves." She said, bending her fingers slightly. "There are just so many digits to keep track of. But I suppose its worth a try...okay." She said, standing up and tightening her makeshift toga.

 

(Keep in mind that I have no idea what I'm talking about as far as playing guitar goes.)

 

"Well don't worry, I'll be helping you. Just come sit over here-" he patted the seat next to him on the couch, "- and we'll get started. Don't worry if you have trouble at first though. I'm sure I'd struggle with it if I were in your situation."

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

(Keep in mind that I have no idea what I'm talking about as far as playing guitar goes.)

 

"Well don't worry, I'll be helping you. Just come sit over here-" he patted the seat next to him on the couch, "- and we'll get started. Don't worry if you have trouble at first though. I'm sure I'd struggle with it if I were in your situation."

((She already know's how to play...she just doesn't get it with fingers so you don't need to teach her  ))

 

Star slowly walked over and sat down next to him. She stared at the guitar...it looked exactly the same as her's back home...this should be easy...after figuring out her fingers. "Okay...so what first ?"

[Alex Kennedy 1,228]

((She already know's how to play...she just doesn't get it with fingers so you don't need to teach her  ))

 

Star slowly walked over and sat down next to him. She stared at the guitar...it looked exactly the same as her's back home...this should be easy...after figuring out her fingers. "Okay...so what first ?"

 

He began guiding her hands again like he had with the salad. "You just hold the guitar like this, and you hold the pick between your fingers, then you just strum on it." He guided her hands through the process of playing a few notes before letting go. "Alright, now try it on you own."

 

(Okay, I already know I'm missing things, but I don't care enough to explain it properly. Sorry, but I'm feeling very lazy at the moment.)

Edited May 9, 2013 by Alex Kennedy

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

He began guiding her hands again like he had with the salad. "You just hold the guitar like this, and you hold the pick between your fingers, then you just strum on it." He guided her hands through the process of playing a few notes before letting go. "Alright, now try it on you own."

 

(Okay, I already know I'm missing things, but I don't care enough to explain it properly. Sorry, but I'm feeling very lazy at the moment.)

((Its fine))

 

Star tried plucking a couple chords. She managed one or two but frowned slightly. She took a deep breath and tried again, this time getting a couple more. "Its annoying...because my mind know's what I want to do but my hooves...er...fingers just wont do it. I guess I just need to get used to it." She said, playing an A chord.

[Alex Kennedy 1,228]

((Its fine))

 

Star tried plucking a couple chords. She managed one or two but frowned slightly. She took a deep breath and tried again, this time getting a couple more. "Its annoying...because my mind know's what I want to do but my hooves...er...fingers just wont do it. I guess I just need to get used to it." She said, playing an A chord.

 

"I'm sure you'll get used to it after a while. You just need to practice controlling your fingers and you'll be able to do it perfectly in no time. Here maybe if you try it like this-" he went to guide her hands again, but he wasn't paying attention and ended up grabbing at her barely covered breast by mistake. As soon as he realized this his hand quickly recoiled and he blushed furiously yet again. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry! I swear I didn't mean to do that!"