The Pursuit Of Happiness
A young man who hates his life on Earth wishes on his birthday to live in the world of his single favorite show, Equestria. Magically, his wish is granted. And, as it would turn out, he would have a key role in Equestria's future.
Before we begin, I need to admit something. I am a giant fan of user frontdoor6, and his story A Wish Come True. I love that story to death, and I read all 56 of the chapters in about 4 days. And, Matthew and his story have inspired me to write a story of my own. Any similarities between his story and mine are either unavoidable due to the similar plot, or put in as a nod to Matthew. The main differences are obviously our stories, our writing styles, and my story is rated m, and will have graphic violence and adult content.
Chapter One; Hell on earth
Let me ask you something. What is the pursuit of happiness? We all know the founding fathers including it on the declaration of independence. But have you ever stopped and wondered what true happiness is?
I believe true happiness is what all men and women reach for. True happiness is the sense of pride, the sense of truth, the sense of joy people achieve when they accomplish something they truly want, or something they want happens.
That happens to the main character of this story, and you shall follow him on his pursuit of happiness.
I awoke one day to the sound of my dad's voice. This was how it was nearly every day for my whole life. I never had an alarm clock, my father always woke me up in the mornings.
I did have a privileged life in many ways. I had a roof over my head, a good education, caring parents, a loving girlfriend, the works. But I was missing so much. Friendship, confidence, work experience, etc. Things I needed and wanted. I was to turn 18 in a few short days, and I felt I was not prepared at all for being an adult. There's still so much to learn.
I also had so many problems. I had PTSD, constant health problems, constant depression, the list goes on. After a while, no matter how many good things in life you have, the bad just get to you.
I did have a safe haven though. That safe haven you ask?
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. I love MLP. I live, eat, sleep, breathe MLP. I create fan art of the show, I watch the episodes, I have the merchandise, everything. I've had dreams about living in Equestria. Sweet, vivid, happy dreams.
Dreams that involve becoming friends with the Mane six, following them in their adventures, falling in love. But, dreams are a cruel thing, thanks to a harsh mistress named reality. Reality loves to beat you when you're down. It entices you with hopes and dreams for the future, then spits in your face and knocks you back down to hell, just when you were about to reach the gates to heaven.
"I hope my life takes a happier turn" I say to myself on my 18th birthday, as I was blowing out the candles on my cake. Now, truly inside, I wished to live in the world of MLP. But I knew it was impossible, so I went with the realistic wish.
After we had the cake, I slipped into my room and turned my laptop on, turning on my favorite episode, "Magical Mystery Cure" in season three, the finale. This episode was amazing.
I loved everything about it. The songs, especially Celestia's Ballad, how Twilight saves the mane six, and how she becomes a princess. Everything was masterfully written.
I sighed when the episode was over and went to bed. I had a long day in store tomorrow. The day after my birthday is hell, every year.
-Next Friday-
I sighed as I walked from the bus stop to my house/apartment. It was a half mile, which sucks in such heat. The weird part about living here is it's known as "MoTown", meaning hotel town, because there's a motel 6 and an econolodge across the street from each other.
Walking by them always makes me scared, they're shady places. Walking by the motel 6, I saw a strange object in the grass. Against my better judgement, I went to it. It was a small hourglass encased in two prisms at each end. It resembled the portkey from Harry Potter. I gasped.
"This is one heck of a toy. I should give it to my niece!" Then, as I tried picking it up, I suddenly felt cold, stopped in my tracks, and weightless. I was traveling through the air, breathless and flying like a ragdoll. I tried to scream, but only a weak puff of air came out. CRASH, BOOM. Then, darkness.
-HOURS LATER-
I slowly awoke in a hospital bed. I looked around to survey the situation. Everything seemed normal. I was in scrubs, hooked up to a heart monitor and the place reeked of rubbing alcohol. Yep, definitely a normal hospital.
But then, as I turn onto my side to get more comfortable, I felt something odd. My body….. it tingled and felt weird. I quickly tossed my sheets to the side and gasped loudly at what I saw. I WAS A FRIGGIN PONY. Not just any pony, a Unicorn!
A unicorn with a mix of red and orange fur, with a deep blue mane and tail. I had to admit, I looked awesome.
"WHAT IN THE….. no….. I'm dreaming. C'mon Jordan, wake up. Wake up, NOW! NOW!" I pinched myself. No result but pain. "What….but…. how!" After about an hour of self-conflict, denial, and shock at the situation, I quickly got up and opened the curtains on the window. I saw nothing but vast rolling desert plains, with tumbleweeds everywhere.
Ok, so let's think about this for a second. I'm here, in Equestria. I'm a unicorn. Somehow, some way, by some miracle, I am here. Was it aliens? Was it magic? Was it just fate? None of it matters anymore. My dream has come true, and i can't wait to live my dream!
A sign that read "Appleloosa" caught my attention. I gasped. I was in the rodeo capital of Equestria! Maybe Applejack would be here. I then jumped into bed and made I look like I never got up as I waited for the doctor.
He came in a few hours later. "Hello….sir. How you feeling?"
"Fine, thank you. So, what happened to me?"
"We're not sure, but you had a bad concussion and several road rashes when you were brought in a few days ago. Now, I asked every doctor I have a connection to in all of Equestria and even contacted Princess Celestia, but there's no records of you….. anywhere. So, I need you to fill this sheet out, ok?"
I took the sheet and filled it out. Basic information. Name, unicorn, description of physical features, etc. I had a problem with occupation, so i just wrote unemployed. The doctor took my papers and smiled.
"You're good to leave now Mr. Jordan. However, might I suggest you take the train somewhere? Appleoosa isn't exactly a place to settle down. Head to Ponyville, or Canterlot."
"Ok, I will Doc, thank you!" I slowly got up and walked out the door, leaving the hospital. As soon as I did, I decided to walk around and discover things. This would be fun!
End of chapter one.
Note: don't worry, there will be much more interesting dialogue as the story progresses!
Criticism is welcome as always!
