(Welcome back, friends. A slow start I can tell, but I assure you things will be getting better. So I hope you all enjoy this new update.)
As the sun rose to start a new day, Naruto Namikaze woke up in the guest room of the Sparkle Family that he was staying with during his stay in America. He yawned and looked around the guest room, "Feels weird waking up in a room that's not my own."
Suddenly there was a knock at the door, "Naruto, you up?" Came Twilight's voice.
"Yeah, Twilight." he answered.
"Hurry up and get ready! We got to be at the school early."
"Alright, I'm coming." Naruto answered, as he got out of bed to get ready for the day.
Soon he and Twilight left the house wearing their backpacks, while Naruto carried his skateboard. He put it to the ground and got on it before rolling around the block, "Lead the way, Twilight." Naruto said.
"This way," Twilight said, as she walked down the road with Naruto following while performing some skateboard tricks, "Be careful, Naruto, you could break your neck. You're not even wearing a helmet." she warned him.
"Oh, what're you my mom now? I do this all the time, and I'm always careful." Naruto answered, as he continued to board around. Twilight sighed in exasperation knowing this boy was going to be a handful.
Soon Twilight arrived at school while Naruto was a bit behind to just enjoy some rolling and doing more tricks. Waiting outside the school was her six best friends Sunset Shimmer a red and blonde mix haired girl, Fluttershy a shy girl with long pail pink hair that covered up a side of her face, Rarity a glamorous looking girl with long elegant curled purple hair, Applejack who was a county girl wearing a stetson hat, Pinkie Pie, an energetic girl with pink poofy hair, and Rainbow Dash a girl whose hair was literally rainbow colored.
"Hi, girls." Twilight greeted.
"Hi, Twilight." The girls greeted her.
Sunset looked around, "Uh, weren't you supposed to be bringing the exchange student with you?"
"I did. He's right behind me."
"What's he like, darling?" Rarity inquired.
"Well, you'll find out yourself." Twilight answered, as Naruto was boarding down the street laughing and cheering.
He pulled to a halt before the statue and spoke, "Oh, yeah. Now that's what I'm talking about."
"Girls, this is Naruto Namikaze." Twilight introduced them, "Naruto, these are my friends. Sunset Shimmer, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy."
"Hi there."
"Howdy, partner."
"Charmed, darling."
"Sup, man?"
"Nice to meetcha!"
"Hi."
"Nice to meet you girls too," Naruto began until he got a good look at the girls and started seeing in place of them was Kisa's group of friends when she started attending school with Naruto. In Sunset's place Naruto could see Niwa, in place of Applejack he saw Avaron, in place of Fluttershy he saw Chiyo, in place of Rainbow Dash he saw Ayako, in place of Pinkie Pie he saw Akira, and in place of Rarity he saw Hiromi, 'It's like dejavu.'
The girls noticed Naruto zoning out, until Pinkie poked the side of his head, "Hello! Is anybody in there?!" she shouted, snapping Naruto out of it.
"Who-what?!"
"You ok?" Applejack asked.
"Fine, just deep in thought." Naruto replied, as he straightened himself out.
"So you're actually from Japan?" Rainbow inquired.
"Yes, I am."
"Awesome. That place has some of the coolest stuff ever made."
"And some of the tastiest flavored candies." Pinkie licked her lips.
"And their fashion is divine." Rarity swooned.
"Yeah it's a cool place. But I'm really looking forward to spending time here in America." he answered.
"Well, you'll have plenty of time for that once we get you registered." Twilight said, as they brought Naruto into the school.
Once they entered, Naruto looked around and noticed a lack of something his own school had, "No shoe lockers as you walk in?"
"Nope. We wear our normal shoes here." Twilight explained.
"Well, beats having to keep changing into different pairs." Naruto said, as he followed the girls through the hall.
The group stopped before a room, as Sunset knocked in the door, "Come in." came a woman's voice from the other side.
They opened the door and stepped inside. Once inside the office Twilight and the girls showed Naruto two adult women with one looking older than the other, "Principal Celestia, Vice-Principal Luna, this is our exchange student, Naruto Namikaze. Naruto, this is principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna."
Naruto looked at the two women and blushed at the sight of their beauty, 'Gorgeous,' he thought, before snapping out of it and spoke, "It's very nice to meet you both."
"Same to you, Naruto. Welcome to Canterlot High." Principal Celestia greeted him.
"We hope you will enjoy our school during your stay here in America." V.P Luna added.
"I think I can get used to this place." the boy replied.
"Good to hear. You all take Naruto to the gymnasium, where we'll introduce him to the rest of your classmates."
"Yes ma'am." Twilight said, as they led Naruto out of the office.
As the boy followed the group of girls, he thought to himself, 'Jiraiya would love to meet those two.'
Soon as students started arriving to school, Principal Celestia's voice came on the speakers throughout the school, "Attention students, before classes begin will you all report to the gymnasium for a special announcement."
The students all headed for the gymnasium and took a seat on the bleachers with Twilight and her friends sitting together. Naruto who was standing behind the curtain on the stage peeked at the crowd seeing all the students noticing some weren't afraid to show off what they're into. He spotted several rockers, eco-kids, geeks or techies, fashionistas, drama kids, and of course athletes. He thought to himself, 'No matter what school you go to, there's always going to be stereotypes.'
Celestia spoke into the mic, "Good morning students, and thank you all for coming. As I'm sure many of you are aware our school was selected to partake in a student exchange program with one of our brother schools in Japan. We've already sent one of our own to Japan, and just yesterday the Japanese student to come here had arrived just yesterday. So let's all give a big CHS Wondercolt welcome to Naruto Namikaze!"
The curtains opened up to reveal Naruto who walked over to the mic while being welcomed with a big round of applause. Celestia and Luna gave Naruto the spot, as he took the mic and spoke into it as the applause died down, "Thank you, everyone. It's really nice to be here and meet you all. As the principal said I'm Naruto Namikaze and I'm from Japan. Just so you know this is my first time on a different continent," he thought to himself, 'Minus the whole traveling to different dimensions and such,' he spoke up again, "But I'm certain I'll adapt fine to American living during my stay here."
Naruto then decided to tell the students more about himself, "My hobbies include skateboarding, playing guitar, and practicing martial arts. My dream for the future is to open a martial arts dojo and train any younger fighters ways to strengthen their bodies and minds, thank you."
The students applauded again, as Celestia spoke, "Thank you, Naruto."
Luna spoke up, "Now then you are all to go to your first period classes right away."
As the students started leaving the gymnasium, Celestia handed Naruto some textbooks, "These will be your school books for the classes you have been registered in."
"Thank you, Principal Celestia."
"Hey, Naruto!" Rainbow called, as the girls were waiting for him, "You coming?"
"Coming, girls." Naruto said, as he followed them.
And so Naruto started class with having Math and Science with Twilight and Sunset, Home Ec with Pinkie Pie, Phys Ed with Rainbow and Applejack, and Drama class with Fluttershy and Rarity.
Later during Lunch period, Naruto grabbed a tray and got some food by the Lunch lady and Applejack's grandma Granny Smith, and started looking for a table to sit at, until Pinkie shouted, "Naruto, over here!"
Naruto looked over seeing the girls sharing a table together beckoning him to join us. He walked over and took a seat next to Sunset and Rainbow, "Thanks, girls. Didn't know where else to sit since several other tables looked crowded enough."
"Our pleasure, Naruto." Rarity replied.
"So, how're ya liking CHS so far?" Applejack inquired.
"Not bad. Classes are good and some of the teachers are nice. Unless you count Mr. Cranky Doodle. I mean jeez what a stick in the mud."
"I know Mr. Doodle can be a pain at times." Sunset answered.
"But he's a really nice man once you get to know him." Fluttershy assured.
"If you say so." Naruto said, as he enjoyed his lunch.
"So is what you said about yourself true?" A.J asked.
"Which part?"
"You study martial arts?" the cowgirl asked.
"Yes. Mostly for self defense, but you'd be amazed at how quick and flexible I can be." Naruto explained.
"What about what you said about playing guitar?" Sunset asked.
"Yeah, are you part of a band? Because we all are." Pinkie explained.
"Yes, I can play guitar. And no I'm not part of a band. Although I did jam with one during the holidays." he confessed.
"You should stop by the music room and listen to us practice," Rainbow offered, "Trust me, we are awesome."
"I'll take you up on that offer." Naruto replied. And so Naruto and the girls enjoyed lunch, until it was time to return to classes.
After school, several students were heading home or to clubs. Naruto meanwhile had followed the girls to the music. He looked around at all the instruments set up for students to practice with but saw a bunch of instruments piled next to each other.
The boy watched as the girls each took position with a particular instrument. Rainbow Dash picked up an electric guitar, Applejack was on bass, Rarity on keytar, Pinkie Pie on a drum set, Fluttershy on tambourine, Sunset Shimmer on rhythm guitar, and Twilight Sparkle on vocals.
"So what do you girls call yourselves?" Naruto inquired.
"We're the Rainbooms!" Pinkie cheered.
"Rainbooms?" Naruto asked, before pondering on it, "Not bad."
"Wait'll you hear how we sound. Your minds gonna be blown away." Rainbow promised.
"Enlighten me." Naruto said, as he kicked back.
And so the girls began playing a classic number they called 'Shake Your Tail'. As they played Naruto was moving his head and fingers to the rhythm. When the song started getting more lively, he saw the girls really started rocking out. What surprised him was he saw they levitated off the ground and grew pony ears on their heads, their hair extended into longer ponytails, and some like Rainbow, Fluttershy, and Twilight grew wings on their backs.
'What the?' Naruto thought while feeling lost for words.
The girls touched down and laughed at how good that felt, "So Naruto, what did ya think?" Pinkie asked, until they saw Naruto looked shocked.
"He's so shocked he has nothing to say." Rainbow chuckled.
"Did you girls just mutate?" he asked them.
"Mutate?" Sunset asked, until they remember they ponied up when they play in their band.
"Oh..." the girls gasped.
"Maybe we shouldn't have overdone it." Twilight said sheepishly.
"Seriously, what am I looking at here?" Naruto asked eager to know.
"It's kind of a long story." Sunset began.
"Long and complicated." Applejack added.
"I'm used to long and complicated." Naruto replied.
"You see it's like this..." Sunset began explaining to Naruto everything about what's been happening with them, their school, and everything since Sunset Shimmer first came through the portal from the land of Equestria, "And that covers it."
Naruto blinked, "So let me get this straight, Sunset Shimmer came from a magical land called Equestria which is populated by pastel ponies, and in the process brought magic here, which you girls access by either playing in your band, or harnessing the magic from those amulets you wear around your necks?"
Spike popped up and spoke, "Yup, that pretty much says it all."
Naruto did a double take, "Your dog talks too?"
"Yeah, another mishap with Equestrian magic." Twilight answered sheepishly.
"That... is... WILD!" he cheered.
"Huh?" the girls asked in confusion.
"I haven't seen anything this crazy in a long time." Naruto said, as he pat Spike's head.
"You're taking this very well." Fluttershy said amazed.
"Let's just say I've seen a lot of strange things comparable to what I just saw just now." Naruto explained.
"How?" Sunset Shimmer asked.
"Well, any of you familiar with the multiverse theory?"
"Of course," Twilight answered, "A theory in which states that there are an infinite number of universes coexisting with ours on parallel dimensional planes. In each of these alternate universes, the reality is different than our own. Sometimes only slightly, sometimes quite radically. The point is, every possible eventuality exists."
"Precisely."
"What does that have to do with anything?" Applejack asked not seeing the point.
"There is an entire multiverse which centers around me." he answered.
"You?" they asked.
"That's right. In various dimensions of the multiverse I exist in an infinite number ways. Some similar and some entirely different. But there is one thing a majority of those universes with me have in common that I lack."
"And that is?" Rainbow wondered.
"In many of those universes, I'm a ninja."
"A ninja?" they asked.
"Yeah. But not the kind you see in old movies, you knock black uniforms, swords and nunchucks. Oh, no. In these worlds ninjas are capable of so much more than that. Some ninjas even have powers that make them almost god-like."
"You're kidding me." Applejack said in disbelief.
"Not in the slightest. In fact I had to help several incarnates of myself save our multiverse from one of our own who wasn't right in the head," Naruto continued, "basically what I just witnessed just now fails in comparison to all the other crazy stuff I've witnessed and experienced in the many other words that my counterparts exist in."
"This is definitely something to study upon." Twilight said amazed.
"And funny you mention coming from a world of talking ponies, Sunset Shimmer. One of my counterparts noticed a world in which I exist as a pony. Perhaps in some other Equestria that's where I was born or raised in."
"Some other Equestria? But if you exist here like my friends do and in Equestria, maybe there's already a pony counterpart of yourself in Equestria." Sunset noted.
"It's possible." Naruto shrugged.
"So what else can you tell us about your multiverse?" Twilight asked, as the girls gathered around Naruto eager to hear some of his adventures with his counterparts.
Naruto smiled to himself knowing he truly was going to fit in just fine at CHS. Especially now that he's already made a bunch of friends.
(And there you go. Naruto has officially begun his attending at CHS, and has forged a bond with the Rainbooms. But will his stay at CHS be anything but normal? I should say not. See you next time.)
