it was a beautiful day in equestria as all of the citizens of ponyville as well as others in other parts of equestria were staying up to witness the comet predicted by luna but it was not just any comet this one only came around every ten thousand years, so it was a rare sight that wouldn't be seen again in any of there lifetimes, except maybe the princesses themselves. In her palace was a familiar purple alicorn princess who was more then excited to watch the event.

well spike the comet will be here any minute they say it only comes around every ten thousand years and brings with it good luck and new knowledge. I'm so excited! princess Celestia even gave me permission to name it!

spike just shook his head, he was used to twilight geeking out about learning new things. he was just glad he got to stay up so late because this was one of the few nights twilight didn't care.

twilight don't tell me that you actually believe any of that, its just a fairytale

spike we've been over this even fairytales have roots in fact or historical events, no i'm not superstitious enough to believe in luck but maybe it might actually bring new knowledge and understanding of what is outside our world who knows it might even surprise us.

spike rolled his eyes and continued his work. Meanwhile in a field somewhere in Ohio a man by the name of markus was looking up to his night sky after hearing reports of a never before seen comet that was going to partially enter earths atmosphere and he was preparing a report on the comet for his astrology class.

OK looks good just have to set up my telescope aaaannnd... done, man I hope I get an A for this, after all the trouble I've gone through to pick out the best spot. both markus and twilight looked up to their respective skies and patiently waited surely this would be a sight to behold.

suddenly there it was in both skies appeared the comet it was probably the most beautiful thing either of them had seen but as much as they wanted to admire it, they both had work to do before it was gone each noting the same characteristics, behind and surrounding the comet was a strange rainbow hue and when it made contact with the atmosphere of each world both comets synced. light came from the sides of each making both appear to have wings it was indeed something that was worth admiring as markus and twilight finished writing there notes they looked up to the sky and marveled for a moment.

twilight and markus both felt pretty silly but since spike was asleep and Markus was alone they decided to make a wish. I wish i could have knowledge from a place beyond this world maybe even meet someone if anyone's even out there.

Markus felt a strange wind blow through when he spoke those words. must be a storm coming good thing I brought my tent. markus went to get up from the ground and found that he was slowly rising up off of it. desperate he grabbed hold of anything his hands could get hold of the grass or some tree limbs but nothing worked the force had him and he knew it Markus screamed off into the night praying someone would hear but he was the only one out there hell he hadn't even told anyone where he was going because he thought he'd only be gone for one night.

As he got close to the comet markus lost consciousness. meanwhile twilight satisfied and also fearing a coming storm was about to head inside when an explosion that sounded like one of Rainbow Dash's famous sonic rainbooms filled the sky but when she looked there was no trail only what looked like somepony falling from the sky and suddenly rainbow appeared and grabbed whatever it was and flew towards Fluttershy's cottage. the thunder and rain kept her from pursuing at least until tomorrow.

(One minute ago at RD's place) personally tank i don't know why everybody's so uppity about some flying space rock its no big deal but nobody wants to hang out they either want to watch the comet or are to busy with work. suddenly rainbow notices some wild clouds moving in.

huh hey there wasn't supposed to be a storm scheduled today its supposed to be clear skies what the hay are those guys up at the whether factory thinking... wait those are wild storm clouds. oh no this is gonna be bad.

a loud bang rippled through the sky and rainbow could see somepony falling so she leaped out of her window as fast as she could catching the strange being in her hooves. gosh big guy your heavier than you look but I've got you though.

there was no response so Rainbow looked down and saw the being was injured covered in its own blood and unconscious. there's only one person who can help you now don't worry shell take good care of you. she said as she flew off towards Fluttershy's cottage trying to outrun the storm.

Rainbow pounded on the timid mares door Hoping that she was home.

Fluttershy open up its an emergency this guy needs help! fluttershy opened the door to see dash with a strange creature on her back and whatever it was it looked badly injured.

Oh my! quickly bring him inside and lay him in the guest room I have to go get my supplies. Rainbow did as she was asked and layed the weird creature down on the bed then Fluttershy came in and asked rainbow to wait in the living room. about an hour later fluttershy comes out with a relieved expression on her face.

it wasn't as bad as it looked but i don't think he'll be up and about for at least a few days to a week he's been through a lot and will need his rest, meanwhile rainbow your more then welcome to spend the night since the storm is getting bad.

Thanks flutters wouldn't want to try to fly around out there I know better than anyone that is not a good idea during a wild storm.

wild storm?

yeah they're rare but they happen its completely out of our control so it's best we just let it do its thing it'll be gone by morning. If you don't mind I'll just crash on your couch for the night since your guest room is occupied.

If that's what you want go ahead I would have offered to share my bed but you can use the couch.

Fluttershy we're not kids anymore plus I'm not really comfortable sharing beds with somepony Its just not the way I do things.

Well regardless the offer still stands. good night rainbow

good night. the timid mare went up to her room after getting the light and rainbow stayed up worried about her pet tortoise at home. poor tank must be scared to death all by himself up there especially with the storm I hope he's alright.

Over the next couple of days fluttershy kept an eye on the new visitor to see if he was doing OK she had never seen or heard of anything like him and she figured he had to be intelligent based on the fact that he was wearing clothes and that he had a bag with him that contained books tools sheets of paper with music notes and things written in what appeared to be ponish. (equestria's equivalent to English.) twilight had stopped by examined him and asked if it would be OK to look at some of his books but fluttershy insisted she wait until later when he could choose to lend them.

Today fluttershy and the girls were going out for a picnic and some shopping figuring it would be safe to leave her guest behind for a few hours so she locked her door and left for the day.