Purple and Proud IV

>Afternoon of Her Majesty on Earth

>Be Anon-pone

>You have been awake since 6AM

>You find your new body to be very robust and don't feel like sleeping

>It is difficult to walk on four legs

>You have not been able to make a proper breakfast or lunch

>This... this kind of sucks

>You stare at your computer

>You are afraid you will smash your keyboard with these hooves

>The only saving grace of this body is having a huge horseco-

>You hear a knock at your door

>Oh bullocks!

 

>Be Twilight Sparkle

>You had a fitful sleep as your body recovered over night

>You crawl out of the bed and stumble over to the bathroom

>It smells as if somep0ny didn't flush properly

>You sigh and know not to blame Anon for this

>Your reflection is very messy

>Bags formed under your eyes overnight

>You attempt to straighten your mane and splash cold water on your face

>It really doesn't help

>You resolve to find Anon and get something to eat

>The apartment is very quiet

>You realize that nothing electric is running today

>Anon must not be used to picking things up or turning things on as a pony

TS: Anon? Are you still here?

>You call out to the silence

>You hear a knock at the door that leads outside

>You run to the kitchen and see Anon

TS: Anon, what are you doing back here?

A: I am trying not to make a sound so the person knocking leaves

TS: Why don't you just get the door

>You look at Anon innocently

A: Because I am a pony!

>The knocking fades and you hear footsteps leading away from the door

A: Oh, hey, can you open the door and check if someone left a note after knocking?

>You do as Anon asks and find a small paper attached to the door

>You look it over, however, it does not make sense to you

TS: Here you go, Anon

>Anon places the paper on the floor and peers over it

>He looks really mad and stomps the paper a few times

A: Stupid landlord and her stupid price gouging!

>You aren't sure what he's talking about

A: How does my water jump from $20 to $32? Outrageous! I am going to take this to the forums! We will not be silenced!

TS: I don't really know what any of that is. It's some kind of bill?

A: Yeah, you can't just live here for free. The prices seems to keep going up even as this town dies

>Anon stares at the paper a little longer and grumbles

A: I suppose I'll just shut up and pay the thing... Anyhow, can you turn me back now?

TS: Uh, I think so

A: What do you mean, "think?"

TS: Last night wasn't the best sleep I've gotten. Also, I am starving. What's for breakfast?

>Anon points a hoof at a spilled bowl of apples on the floor

A: I've been eating them for a while now. While delicious, they are in no way filling

TS: Oh... why didn't you just make pancakes?

A: Twily... you are a genius, why didn't I just go and cook on my stove with my human hands? What a foolish fool I have been

>You laugh a bit

>Anon is very dramatic sometimes

 TS: I suppose that is my fault. What if I make breakfast this morning?

A: I had no idea you cooked

>You start walking over to the refrigerator

TS: Oh, I usually don't. But, with your cook book, I am sure I can whip something up

A: Eh, I never use that book. Cooking is kind of an art form. You just got to flow with it

>You pay him no attention as you read and gather materials

>Ten minutes later...

>Anon finishes stamping out the fire you set to the curtains

>He looks sternly at you

>You blush and duck your head

TS: I, uh, I guess the stove was too hot... and well, I must have pulled too hard on the tassel...

A: TwiBright, you're fired

>Your face hangs in a frown

>Anon's angry scowl slowly recedes until his face is neutral

A: OK, sorry, that was harsher than I meant

TS: I understand. I didn't mean to burn down the kitchen

>Anon is suddenly upon you and wraps a hoof over your shoulder

A: It's not burnt down. Sure, some of it is burnt... and I need to repaint now... but, overall, it's not bad. I'm not really mad with you

>You perk up a bit at Anon's kind words

A: You should really just rest up. The sooner you make me human again, the sooner I can get back to making delicious meals for us

TS: Thank you, Anon. I'll just have an apple

>Anon climbs up onto the couch and reclines

>You grab an apple and shine it on your chest tuft

>It gives a little gleam in the light

>You take a bite into it and savour the taste

>You catch Anon looking at you with wide eyes

TS: Is there... something wrong?

>Anon snaps out of his trance

A: Wha? You talking to me?

>You smirk a little

>Anon must be tired

A: Hey, Twily, you ever wonder what it would be like to live without magic?

>You choke down another bite of apple

>Living without magic doesn't sound like living at all!

TS: I don't think so... magic is who I am

A: It's kind of hard being a pony for me

>You look over Anon and nod

TS: Well, you're an earth pony... not like a pony raised on your Earth... but, a pony from Equestria born to raise the soil and dominate the land

>Anon ponders for a moment

A: So... what does that mean?

TS: I am not really sure

>You laugh to yourself

TS: I've never been an earth pony before, so I cannot say what it would be like

>Anon hops down from the couch and stretches his legs

A: I can't say I really am enjoying this... couldn't you have zapped me into a unicorn? Maybe even a pegasus?

TS: Magic doesn't work like that, Anon. You became what you are when I transmogrified you. You aren't inherently magical and you can't fly. I believe that is why you were shaped into an earth pony

>Anon walks over to you

A: How do earth ponies even deal with the other two types?

TS: What do you mean by, "deal with?"

A: What I mean to say is, if unicorns wanted to, couldn't they just completely conquer Equestria?

TS: Oh, Anon, don't be silly. All ponies have a function in Equestria society and all ponies are treated practically based on their needs and skills

>Anon appears interested in this topic

TS: An earth pony might be an excellent farmer or even a skilled musician. They use their skill for those who need it and in turn, seek out the skills of others. It helps that almost everyp0ny has a group of friends they can always rely on

>Anon thinks long and hard

>He paces left to right

>You see that this whole experience is taxing on Anon's psyche

>You are torn between what to say next

TS: I'll work on getting you back to your human body, Anon

>You give him the Pinkie Promise

>You question whether Anon knows it, but it's a show of good faith

A: Thank you, TwiBright, I know I can trust you at the very least

>Anon leans in and nuzzles your neck

>His distinct cold aura makes you shiver lightly

>You take in the moment and let Anon regain his composure

>You feel Anon sniff at your mane for a moment

TS: Ah-ha-alright, Anon, I hope you're feeling better now!

>You back up

>Anon looks up at you with wide, blurry eyes

A: Just being around you makes me feel safe...

>Anon blushes and swaggers to and fro

>You imagine Anon's heightened pony sense will cause you trouble

>Better work on that transmogrifying spell

TS: Anon, while I am busy preparing, you should continue to explore your new body

>Anon grins from ear to ear, lips curling to the edges

A: Well, I don't know if I should do -that- now, ha ha

>Anon's lewdness registers in your head

TS: Not like that! I meant like jumping, walking and picking things up!

A: You know, I was wondering how you'd pick things up. I've been using my mouth for the most part. This house is really dusty

>You place your hoof on an apple and lift it into the air

TS: It's elementary, my dear Anon. You simply focus your grip over an object and place it just right in your hoof

>You roll the apple to Anon across the floor

>You see him press the apple to his hoof a few times with no success

>Anon presses the apple a little harder

>It is crushed under his strong hoof

A: Damn it...

>You chuckle to yourself

>Anon is like a big foal

A: This is no laughing matter, Twi! I miss my hands!

TS: Well, I need to prepare for the spell. I am sure you can keep yourself busy for a few hours?

>Anon looks dejectedly at you

A: I suppose so... I'll just stare at the computer

TS: That's the spirit! I will be in your room for absolute quiet and concentration

>You canter off

 

>Be Anon

>Bored

>Bored

>Still bored

>You press your hooves to your face and rub your muzzle

A: My hooves hurt, this room's too quiet, I don't know anyone here, I want to play video games

>You moan and gripe

>You lay on your back and roll around the carpet

>This brings you an unknown satisfaction

A: Haha, weird

 

>Be Twilight Sparkle

>You play the spell in your head a few times

>Watching your magic allows you a keen insight into how it unfolds

>While never 100% accurate, spell previewing helps detect possible flaws

>You imagine that you have enough energy to perform this task

>Celestia will be so proud of you when she learns that you can transmogrify complex creatures

>You tap your hooves together and smile at the thought

>You've been storing up energy for a few hours now and think it is time to fetch Anon

 

>Be Anon

>You hop around the tile floor in your kitchen

>Black tile to black tile, avoiding all white tiles

A: The white tiles are now hot lava!

>You declare this to make it true

>You are suddenly startled by your name being called

>Twilight is standing at the threshold of the kitchen

>Her face is stretched a bit in surprise

>Your rump and two of your hooves are in the air while two other hooves are balancing on black tiles

A: Uh, I can explain...

 

>Be Twilight Sparkle

>You see Anon displaying his body rather proudly

>You try not to look at him when he's flexing that much

TS: OK, Anon, if you could trot over here. I am ready to cast the spell

>Anon's ears flick up eagerly

>He gallops over to you and stands firm

A: My body is ready

>You hope you are as confident as Anon

>Your horn glows as you charge yourself

>You grunt as the light builds up more and more

>Anon closes his eyes and smiles

>You see the human form running through your head

>Tall, bipedal, feet and hands moving in time with the running image

>You feel your body being forced downward by the building pressure of the spell

>Now or never!

>With a grunt and a flash of brilliant light, your spell engulfs Anon

>His appearance flickers from a stallion to a man

>You focus intensely to maintain the channeling spell

>Anon's body is stretched and pulled in your beam

>You push harder, you can feel the spell about to take effect!

>Magic burn marks streak past your horn

>You are going to pass out!

>You plead with the spell to take hold already

>Is Anon resist?

>The door is suddenly thrust open by another human

>You nearly black out and are forced to drop your power

>Anon regains his pony shape

>You are exhausted now and your horn burns

>The human looks to you, then Anon, to you and then back to Anon

Linzy: The heck? Apartments ain't fer horses! That Anon knows he ain't suppose ta have pets in here

A: Linzy... my dear... close the door...

>Anon's eyes are glowing furiously

>The human he called out to seems frozen in fear

>Anon makes a dash to her

>Linzy attempts to escape, but Anon seems angry in a way you never knew

>He rams her leg to stop her from running and delivers a swift kick to her abdomen

>Her body tumbles down  

>Anon drags her into the room and his tail pulls the door closed

>His form seems to shake and vibrate with magic for a moment as his image is distorted

A: Twilight... what happened to me?

TS: I-I don't know! I must not have had the energy needed

A: You said you did!

>Anon's growls are unnatural for a pony

>You look to the human on the floor

TS: Anon, you might have really hurt her! You need to calm down!

A: Calm!? I am calm! Make me a human again!

>Anon froths at the mouth as his eyes remain blank with energy

A: I felt it for a moment. I could feel my legs and hands! I was within inches of life again!

>His form vibrates and seems to shift place

>He is pressing up against your own face in a blink

A: What happened?!

>You back down and fall to the floor

>Your back presses up against the couch as you crawl

TS: I am not s-sure! B-but, I k-know I c-can fix this!

>Anon stands in place as arcs of energy fly from his hooves

>He grunts in pain and falls to his knees for a moment

A: Aarrgh... I can't take it!

>Anon slams his head to the floor

>Each hit causes his body to blink from human to pony and back again

>His image reminds you of a broken television screen

A: The pain is too much!

>As he yells, a spark flies from his body and sets a small fire in the kitchen

>He continues to battle his own body

>You are deathly afraid to move, but the smoke is forcing you to take action

TS: Anon! You need to calm down! Stop fighting it! The more you struggle, the more pain you'll suffer!

>Anon is completely unreasonable and incoherent

>He bubbles mindless as his hooves dent the floor and crack through the wood

>The fire has spread in the kitchen and you are running out of time

>You grab the injured human on the ground and toss her on your back

TS: Anon, please follow me!

>Anon looks to you with large, white eyes

>His face stretched with pain and anguish

>Sound and time stop for a breif moment as his voice is masked by the sound of energy violently splitting

>You try to see what is happening as the fire overwhelms the room

>You can not save Anon

>So run...

>Keep running

>You have this human to save

>You have to stop the fire

>Anon is...

>You don't want to think about it

>A red box on the wall catches your attention

TS: "Pull in and push down in case of fire"

>Perfect!

>You do as the box says and the halls are suddenly filled with rain

>This is just the right spell for the job!

>You leave the human to get wet while you rush back to Anon's room

>The smoke billows from shattered windows and the roaring flames lick away at furniture

>You cast a protective bubble on your body and rush past the dying flames

TS: Anon! Anon, please answer! Where are you!

>You look around where Anon was sitting to see nothing

>There is no trace that Anon was there except for a small magical burn ring

>Did he... ?

>By Celestia, you can't finish the thought!

>You race back out into the hall and see the human girl stirring in her place

>You gallop to her side

TS: Miss, are you alright? How's your side?

>She looks up at you with pain in her eyes

L: What's... happenin'?

TS: There was a fire... something bad happened

>You use your magic to look at her bones

>Small fractures to the ribs are the only issue you see

L: Talkin'... horse... well, Ah'll be...

>Linzy passes out

>You pull her onto your back and take off down the hall

>The sound of motor vehicles approaching have you on edge

>You don't know what they are doing, but a lot of humans in red trucks are coming down the street

>You're head pounds as you try to understand what happened to Anon

>Tonight will be difficult with this injured human in tow

>Celestia guide you for you know what you must do now

 

>In a molten land between time, you have arrived

>Be Anon the Lost

A: Where am I? What is this place?!

>You yell into the barren land hoping anything will reply

>Your body tingles with energy and lightning crackles from you finger tips

>This body is not the body you once had though it is human in shape

>Your skin is nothing but pulsing energy

>You have no discernible features

>At least you still know who you are... what you are... who you use to be

A: Did Twilight Sparkle send me here out of anger?

>You sit and look around

>Rivers of energy surround you

>Time seems to be moving where ever it pleases

>Space is distorted around objects, but objects are not truly in the way

Male Voice: Anon... why have you intruded into my domain?

>You look around

A: I do not mean to intrude. Show yourself and we can talk this through

MV: You have invaded my sanctuary out of time... why do you invade?

A: I did not mean to invade. I am lost!

MV: We are all lost...

A: No, I am legitimately lost... can you tell me how to get back to Earth?

MV: How do you intend to return with no body? You are a being of pure energy. What trials could you seek to find in the world of material?

>You want to cry, but cannot

>You have no eyes, yet you see everything

A: Well, do you know the way?

MV: Will you leave when you are told and never return?

A: Sure, yes. Anything!

MV: Very well...

>A ball of purest blue glimmers in the distant

MV: There is the dimension of material...

A: Do I just... walk to it?

MV: No one walks here... no one has a material body to walk...

>You squint and try to judge the distance

>Lifts off your feet, you notice you can float easily above the jagged terrain

>Well, that is nice...

>You push your body forward and accelerate beyond the point of sight

>This world rushes past you, yet you see everything clearly

>You do not know how fast you are moving, however, you know it is much faster than humanly possible

>Something slow is moving past you

>You brace yourself to collide

A: Shazbot!

>You slide through them without losing any momentum

A: Oh, yeah... OK...

>You continue moving in this speed towards the beacon

>It has not seem to grow any closer

>You steel your mind for the trip ahead...

>This could take a while