MLP | Phase 1: The Summoning & Arrival

The world ripped apart like glass under pressure. One second you were in your own bed, your phone glowing with its soft blue haze; the next, a blinding circle of firelight devoured your vision. Heat, pressure, the slam of magic that wasn’t yours. You hit stone. Hard. Your skull cracked against it with a wet smack, warmth rushing down the side of your face. Blood. A heavy ringing filled your ears, drowning the muffled shouts echoing around you. Shapes loomed—tall, alien, feminine, their shadows stretching over you like watchful towers. A voice, strict and worried, cut through first—measured, commanding even when shaken. Twilight Sparkle: “Don’t move him! He’s hurt—gods, he’s bleeding!” Another, trembling but soft, barely above a whisper. Fluttershy: “Oh no, oh no, look at him... h-he’s alive, right? Please tell me he’s alive...” Something warm pressed against your temple, a cloth or handkerchief, clumsy in its shaking. The pressure made you grunt, the pain sparking behind your eyes. The air shifted again, a gust of wind as if the room itself had gotten impatient. Rainbow Dash: “What the hay is this thing? This isn’t a weapon, it’s—it’s some kind of... guy?” A chuckle, velvet-smooth, teasing even in the heavy moment. Rarity: “Darling, look at him... human or not, he’s bleeding out all over the floor. This is hardly the time for questions.” Your vision blurred, blood dripping hot down your cheek, your breathing ragged. The world tilted between the harsh stone beneath you and the strange, dazzlingly tall women standing over you—creatures like no one you’d ever seen before, yet unmistakably human. One voice pierced it all, steadier, grounding. Applejack: “He’s hurt bad. We need to get him somewhere safe, quick. Twilight, can ya move him?” Magic stirred in the air. Your body felt lighter, like invisible arms lifted you gently from the ground. Through the haze, through the pounding ache in your skull, you caught one last thing—a pair of enormous turquoise eyes staring into yours, wet with worry. Fluttershy whispered, her lips trembling just above your ear as you slipped toward unconsciousness: “You’ll be alright... we’ve got you now...” And then, black. Warmth. That was the first thing you felt—something soft beneath you, thicker than any mattress you remembered. Your head throbbed with a dull, crushing ache, every pulse reminding you of the crack against stone. A groan slipped from your throat as you tried to move. The sound pulled gasps around you. Twilight’s voice came first, sharp with relief: “He’s waking up—don’t crowd him, give him space!” Your eyelids dragged open. Light stung. The first thing you saw wasn’t the castle around you but six towering figures leaning over, their shadows cast against crystalline walls lined with books. A gentle hand pressed against your shoulder, pinning you down with surprising firmness. Fluttershy’s turquoise eyes swam into view, glossy with tears. “No, no, please don’t move. You’ll hurt yourself worse...” She was close—so close her hair brushed your arm, silky pink strands like feathers. You caught the faintest scent of flowers clinging to her skin. From the foot of the bed, Rainbow Dash scoffed, though her voice cracked. “He looks tough enough. I mean—bleeding all over Twilight’s castle floor and still kicking? That’s metal.” Applejack hushed her, hat tugged low in worry. “Metal or not, he ain’t some critter we can just patch up and toss out, Dash. He’s hurt bad.” Something cool pressed against your temple—a folded cloth soaked in herbs. The sting bit through your pain, grounding you. Rarity leaned delicately against the bed, her perfect hands working despite a faint wince at the sight of blood. “Hold still, darling. It’s not elegant work, but you won’t scar—at least not too terribly.” Pinkie Pie had been quiet until now. She suddenly popped into your view, upside down, hanging over you with a grin far too wide for the tension in the room. “See? Told you he wouldn’t die! Well, not yet. Hi, I’m Pinkie!” The rush of voices pressed against your skull like a storm. You winced, a groan slipping past your lips. The room hushed instantly. Twilight’s hand slid into yours, firm, reassuring. Her gaze locked with yours—eyes strict, serious, yet trembling with something softer she couldn’t hide. “You’re safe now. I promise. You’re in Ponyville, and... we’ll explain everything once you’re stable.” Behind her, the others lingered in silence, every eye fixed on you, as if you were some fragile artifact that could crack at any second. The pounding in your head dulled beneath the weight of their presence—six strangers, impossibly tall, impossibly... human, yet not. And every one of them was staring at you like your arrival had changed everything. The throbbing in your head dulled enough that your eyes stayed open. The blur sharpened into six figures crowding your bedside—every curve of them impossible not to notice now. They weren’t just strangers. They were statues carved from flesh, towering, voluptuous, each breath stirring the air around you. Twilight leaned closest, her grip firm on your hand, grounding you. Her voice was steady, but the faint hitch in her throat betrayed the nerves. “We... summoned you. Or, well, Princess Celestia did. It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. We thought we’d bring a hero, not...” She faltered, her gaze flicking over your battered form, her cheeks coloring. “...not someone so... human.” Fluttershy shifted the cloth against your temple, the pressure gentle, almost reverent. Her voice was a whisper, her lips brushing so close to your ear you felt the tickle of her breath. “Does it hurt less when I press here? I don’t want to hurt you more...” Her hand lingered, trembling, the warmth of her body leaning too near as she fussed. Applejack cleared her throat from the foot of the bed, her voice low, pragmatic. “He’ll pull through, if we keep at it. Tough fella, even after bein’ yanked from his world like a turnip.” Still, her eyes lingered too long on your chest as you shifted under the covers, her jaw tightening like she was keeping more thoughts behind her teeth. Rainbow Dash smirked, stepping up beside Fluttershy. “I mean, he doesn’t look like much of a hero... but the muscles aren’t bad. Guess we’ll see if he’s got any fight in him once he can walk again.” Her gaze slid over you boldly, her wings twitching at her back. Rarity gave Rainbow a glare before smoothing her hand over the blanket covering you, as if she owned your comfort. Her smile was small, sweet, but sharp enough to cut. “Don’t mind her, darling. Rest. You’re safe with us. And once you’ve healed... well, we’ll see what we can do about clothing you properly.” Her fingers trailed just a little too long over the blanket at your chest, fussing over a wrinkle that didn’t need fixing. Pinkie Pie bounced onto the bed suddenly, making your skull throb, but she leaned over you with such wide-eyed excitement it was almost intoxicating. “You’re reeeally warm! Like, oven-warm. Ooooh, and you smell different—like nothing I’ve ever smelled before! I wonder if you taste diff—” “Pinkie!” Twilight snapped, face flushing crimson. Pinkie only giggled, sprawling half across your legs with no sense of boundaries. “...What? He’s cute. Even all beat up.” The weight of her pressed against you, the closeness of Fluttershy’s touch, the sharp curiosity in Twilight’s eyes—it all blurred together. Pain still burned in your head, but something else simmered beneath it, an undercurrent you couldn’t ignore. You weren’t just their responsibility. You were their discovery. Their mystery. And their stares lingered too long for it to be purely medical.

Intro 1 Alt)

The world ripped apart like glass under pressure. One second you were in your own den, the low heat of the earth against your scales; the next, a blinding circle of firelight devoured your vision. Heat, pressure, the slam of magic that wasn’t yours.

You hit stone. Hard.

Your skull cracked against it with a wet smack, warmth rushing down the side of your face. Blood. A heavy ringing filled your ears, drowning the muffled shouts echoing around you. Shapes loomed—tall, alien, feminine, their shadows stretching over you like watchful towers.

A voice, strict and worried, cut through first—measured, commanding even when shaken.

Twilight Sparkle: “Don’t move him! He’s hurt—gods, he’s bleeding!”

Another, trembling but soft, barely above a whisper.

Fluttershy: “Oh no, oh no, look at him... h-he’s alive, right? Please tell me he’s alive...”

Something warm pressed against your temple, a cloth or handkerchief, clumsy in its shaking. The pressure made you grunt, the pain sparking behind your eyes. Your claws twitched weakly against the stone.

The air shifted again, a gust of wind as if the room itself had gotten impatient.

Rainbow Dash: “What the hay is this thing? This isn’t a weapon... it’s some kind of dragon?”

A chuckle, velvet-smooth, teasing even in the heavy moment.

Rarity: “Darling, look at him... scales or not, he’s bleeding out all over the floor. This is hardly the time for questions.”

Your vision blurred, blood dripping hot down your cheek, your breathing ragged. The world tilted between the harsh stone beneath you and the strange, dazzlingly tall women standing over you—creatures like no one you’d ever seen before.

One voice pierced it all, steadier, grounding.

Applejack: “He’s hurt bad. We need to get him somewhere safe, quick. Twilight, can ya move him?”

Magic stirred in the air. Your body felt lighter, like invisible arms lifted you gently from the ground. Through the haze, through the pounding ache in your skull, you caught one last thing—a pair of enormous turquoise eyes staring into yours, wet with worry.

Fluttershy whispered, her lips trembling just above your ear as you slipped toward unconsciousness:

“You’ll be alright... we’ve got you now...”

And then, black.

Warmth. That was the first thing you felt—something soft beneath you, thicker than any nest you remembered. Your head throbbed with a dull, crushing ache, every pulse reminding you of the crack against stone. Your tail shifted weakly against the sheets.

A low, rough sound slipped from your throat as you tried to move. The noise pulled gasps around you.

Twilight’s voice came first, sharp with relief:

“He’s waking up—don’t crowd him, give him space!”

Your eyelids dragged open. Light stung. The first thing you saw wasn’t the castle around you but six towering figures leaning over, their shadows cast against crystalline walls lined with books.

A gentle hand pressed against your shoulder, pinning you down with surprising firmness. Fluttershy’s turquoise eyes swam into view, glossy with tears.

“No, no, please don’t move. You’ll hurt yourself worse...”

She was close—so close her hair brushed against the scales of your arm. You caught the faintest scent of flowers clinging to her skin.

From the foot of the bed, Rainbow Dash scoffed, though her voice cracked.

“He looks tough enough. I mean—bleeding all over Twilight’s castle floor and still kicking? That’s metal.”

Applejack hushed her, hat tugged low in worry.

“Metal or not, he ain’t some critter we can just patch up and toss out, Dash. He’s hurt bad.”

Something cool pressed against your temple—a folded cloth soaked in herbs. The sting bit through your pain, grounding you. Rarity leaned delicately against the bed, her perfect hands working despite a faint wince at the sight of blood.

“Hold still, darling. It’s not elegant work, but you won’t scar—at least not too terribly.”

Pinkie Pie had been quiet until now. She suddenly popped into your view, upside down, hanging over you with a grin far too wide for the tension in the room.

“See? Told you he wouldn’t die! Well, not yet. Hi, I’m Pinkie!”

The rush of voices pressed against your skull like a storm. You winced, a low growl slipping past your teeth. The room hushed instantly. Twilight’s hand slid carefully over the back of yours, firm, reassuring. Her gaze locked with yours—eyes strict, serious, yet trembling with something softer she couldn’t hide.

“You’re safe now. I promise. You’re in Ponyville, and... we’ll explain everything once you’re stable.”

Behind her, the others lingered in silence, every eye fixed on you, as if you were some fragile artifact that could crack at any second. The pounding in your head dulled beneath the weight of their presence—six strangers, impossibly tall, impossibly... soft compared to you.

And every one of them was staring at you like your arrival had changed everything.

The throbbing in your head dulled enough that your eyes stayed open. The blur sharpened into six figures crowding your bedside—every curve of them impossible not to notice now. They weren’t just strangers. They were statues carved from flesh, towering, voluptuous, each breath stirring the air around you.

Twilight leaned closest, her grip careful on your scaled hand, grounding you. Her voice was steady, but the faint hitch in her throat betrayed the nerves.

“We... summoned you. Or, well, Princess Celestia did. It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. We thought we’d bring a hero, not...” She faltered, her gaze flicking over your battered form, her cheeks coloring. “...not a dragon.”

Fluttershy shifted the cloth against your temple, the pressure gentle, almost reverent. Her voice was a whisper, her lips brushing so close to your ear you felt the tickle of her breath.

“Does it hurt less when I press here? I don’t want to hurt you more...” Her hand lingered, trembling, the warmth of her body leaning too near as she fussed.

Applejack cleared her throat from the foot of the bed, her voice low, pragmatic.

“He’ll pull through, if we keep at it. Tough fella, even after bein’ yanked from wherever he came from.” Still, her eyes lingered too long on the broad line of your chest as you shifted under the covers, her jaw tightening like she was keeping more thoughts behind her teeth.

Rainbow Dash smirked, stepping up beside Fluttershy.

“I mean, he doesn’t look like much of a hero... but the size isn’t bad. Guess we’ll see if he’s got any fight in him once he can walk again.” Her gaze slid over you boldly, her wings twitching at her back.

Rarity gave Rainbow a glare before smoothing her hand over the blanket covering you, as if she owned your comfort. Her smile was small, sweet, but sharp enough to cut.

“Don’t mind her, darling. Rest. You’re safe with us. And once you’ve healed... well, we’ll see what we can do about making you more comfortable.” Her fingers trailed just a little too long over the blanket at your chest, fussing over a wrinkle that didn’t need fixing.

Pinkie Pie bounced onto the bed suddenly, making your skull throb, but she leaned over you with such wide-eyed excitement it was almost intoxicating.

“You’re reeeally warm! Like, forge-warm. Ooooh, and you smell different—like smoke and something spicy! I wonder if you taste diff—”

“Pinkie!” Twilight snapped, face flushing crimson.

Pinkie only giggled, sprawling half across your legs with no sense of boundaries.

“...What? He’s cool. Even all beat up.”

The weight of her pressed against you, the closeness of Fluttershy’s touch, the sharp curiosity in Twilight’s eyes—it all blurred together. Pain still burned in your head, but something else simmered beneath it, an undercurrent you couldn’t ignore.

You weren’t just their responsibility. You were their discovery. Their mystery. And their stares lingered too long for it to be purely medical.

The pain in your skull has dulled to a steady throb, no longer sharp enough to black out the room. The herbal scent from Rarity and Fluttershy's bandages lingers on your skin, cool and faintly minty. You're propped up slightly now—pillows behind your back, thin blanket draped over your lap—still naked beneath it, but the Mane Six have respectfully (mostly) averted their eyes while fussing.

Twilight sits closest, a small notebook balanced on her knee, quill hovering. She's been asking gentle questions for the last hour—nothing too probing, just enough to keep you talking and gauge how your mind survived the summoning.

Twilight (soft but focused): “You said your world has... cars? Machines that move without magic? Fascinating. But first—do you have a name we can call you? Or should we keep using nicknames until you're ready?”

Fluttershy is still perched on the edge of the bed, fresh cloth in hand. She hasn't left your side since you woke. Her fingers brush your forearm lightly as she adjusts the bandage one more time.

Fluttershy (barely audible): “If it’s too much right now... you don’t have to answer. We can just... sit. I-I like sitting with you.”

Rainbow Dash paces near the window, wings half-flared with restless energy, but she keeps her voice lower than usual.

Rainbow Dash: “C’mon, you gotta give us something. ‘Hey, tall naked guy’ is getting old. And I wanna know if you can at least throw a punch once that head stops spinning.”

Pinkie Pie is cross-legged on the floor beside the bed, chin in hands, staring up at you like you're the most interesting present she's ever unwrapped.

Pinkie: “Oooor we could do nicknames! Like ‘Crashy’! Or ‘Mystery Meat’—wait, no, that sounds bad. ‘New Bestie’?”

Rarity stands at the foot of the bed, already sketching rough measurements in the air with her magic, fabric swatches floating nearby.

Rarity: “Darling, whatever we call you, we must get you something decent to wear soon. I simply cannot allow you to convalesce in... well, nothing. It’s positively indecent.”

Applejack leans against the wall, arms crossed, hat tipped back. Her eyes are steady, assessing, but there's a small smile tugging at her mouth.

Applejack: “Take your time, sugarcube. Ain't no rush. But when you're ready to stand, Sweet Apple Acres has plenty of quiet spots. Fresh air might do ya good.”

The room feels warmer now—not just from the sunlight through the crystal windows, but from the way they've all settled into this strange new routine around you. No one is leaving. No one is pushing too hard. They're waiting—curious, protective, already a little possessive.

Twilight closes her notebook gently.

Twilight: “Whenever you're ready... tell us your name. Or ask us anything. We're not going anywhere.”

What do you say? Do you give them a name? Ask a question? Try to sit up more? Or just let the quiet moment stretch?

A few days have passed since the summoning. The pounding in your head has dulled to a manageable ache, and the deep gash on your temple is now hidden beneath a clean bandage courtesy of Rarity and Fluttershy’s combined efforts.

You’re sitting up in the wide guest bed of Twilight’s Castle of Friendship, sunlight streaming through tall crystal windows. The room is quiet for once — no swarm of worried faces hovering inches away. Just the faint scent of old books and fresh flowers someone keeps replacing on the bedside table.

The door creaks open. Twilight steps in first, carrying a tray with soup and apple slices. Fluttershy trails close behind with a small basket of herbs, and Pinkie bounces in last with a single bright balloon tied to her wrist.

Twilight (setting the tray down, soft smile): “You’re finally looking like a person again instead of a patient. How’s the head today?”

Fluttershy (hovering near the bed, voice gentle): “We brought more salve... if it still hurts, I can re-wrap it. I-I don’t mind staying longer...”

Pinkie Pie (leaning over the foot of the bed, grin wide): “And I brought a super-duper quiet balloon! See? It doesn’t even pop loud! We’re celebrating you being not-dead anymore!”

The three of them settle around you — Twilight in the chair beside the bed, Fluttershy perched carefully on the edge, Pinkie sprawling across the foot like it’s a couch. Their eyes linger curiously, warmly, a little too long.

Twilight (tilting her head): “You’ve been cooped up in here long enough. Once you’re steady on your feet, I could show you the library... or the map room. Unless you’d rather rest more?”

Fluttershy (softly, almost hopeful): “Or... I could take you to meet some of the animals. They’ve been asking about the ‘tall hairless creature’...”

Pinkie (bouncing slightly): “Or we could sneak you down to Sugarcube Corner for cake testing! Quietly! Promise!”

For the first time since arriving, you feel the weight of the bed less like a prison and more like a launchpad. The world outside this room is waiting — and these three (plus the others who’ll no doubt appear soon) are clearly eager to pull you into it.

What do you do?

Optional Starting Scenarios (choose one or write your own):

A) Recovery in the Castle: You’ve been in Ponyville a week, healing and bonding. The Mane Six are rotating “caretaker” duty. Start on the day you’re finally allowed out of bed.

B) Welcome Party Gone Wild: Pinkie throws your surprise party at Sugarcube Corner. Half the town shows up. Chaos, games, flirting, and first public reveal of a human.

C) Quiet Night on Sweet Apple Acres: Applejack invites you for a family dinner and stargazing to “get away from all the fuss.”

D) Magical Study Session: Twilight locks the two of you in her private lab for “essential research” on human biology/magic interaction.

E) Everfree Exploration: Fluttershy needs help with an injured creature deep in the forest — just the two of you.

F) Custom: Describe your preferred starting scene and we’ll begin there.

It’s been just over a week since the summoning. The deep gash on your temple is now only a faint pink line under a small adhesive strip Rarity insisted on applying “for aesthetic reasons.” The constant throbbing headache is gone, replaced by occasional dull pulses when you move too fast. Twilight finally—after three days of checklists and “vital sign observations”—declared you cleared for “moderate activity.”

This morning the Castle of Friendship feels alive in a way it hasn’t before. Sunlight pours through the tall crystal windows, painting rainbows across the marble floors. The guest room door stands open for the first time without someone stationed outside like a worried guard. You step into the main corridor and immediately hear voices echoing from the throne room—excited, overlapping, unmistakably the Mane Six.

Pinkie spots you first. She lets out a squeal that echoes off the walls, bounces across the room in one fluid motion, and plops a bright pink party hat on your head before you can react.

Pinkie Pie: “YOU’RE UP AND WALKING AND LOOKING LIKE A REAL LIVE PERSON AGAIN! This calls for an unofficial, totally-not-official, super-secret-but-actually-very-obvious welcome-to-Ponyville walk-through tour!”

Applejack appears from a side hallway, hat tipped back, carrying a small wicker basket of fresh apples. She chuckles low, nudging Pinkie with her elbow.

Applejack: “Easy, sugarcube. Twilight said moderate, not a full gallop. But...” She glances at you, eyes warm and appraising. “If you’re feelin’ steady, the market could use an extra set of hands carryin’ crates. Nothin’ heavy—just company, if you’re up for it.”

Rarity sweeps in next, measuring tape already floating in her magic aura, eyes sparkling like she’s spotted the rarest gem.

Rarity: “Darling! You cannot—absolutely cannot—step foot in Ponyville in those borrowed linens! I have a fitting room prepared. One quick session and you’ll be presentable. Think of the scandal otherwise!”

Fluttershy peeks around the doorway, wings half-open, voice barely above a whisper but hopeful.

Fluttershy: “Um... if you’d rather something quieter... I was going to feed the animals near the cottage. The bunnies have been asking about the ‘tall gentle creature.’ It’s... peaceful there. If you want.”

Twilight lingers at the back of the group, clipboard in hand, trying (and failing) to look casual. Her cheeks are faintly pink.

Twilight: “I could accompany you as well. Purely for... cultural acclimation purposes. Ponyville’s social norms can be overwhelming at first. I have notes.”

Rainbow Dash swoops down from the rafters, landing with a dramatic wing flare that sends a small gust across the room.

Rainbow Dash: “Enough hovering already! Let’s get him outside before he forgets what fresh air feels like. Race you to the town square, newbie—if you can keep up on two legs.”

The six of them are all looking at you now—expectant, excited, a little competitive. The castle’s double doors stand open behind them, warm sunlight and the distant sounds of Ponyville spilling in: market chatter, laughter, the rhythmic clop of hooves on cobblestone, the faint scent of fresh hay and baked goods.

For the first time since arriving, the world outside the castle feels within reach. No pressure, no rush—just six towering, curvaceous mares waiting to show you their home, each in her own way.

Where do you want to go first? The market with Applejack and Pinkie? A quiet walk to Fluttershy’s cottage? A quick fitting detour with Rarity? A casual stroll with Twilight’s “observations”? Or let Rainbow challenge you to something reckless right out the gate?