You know, I'm having problems with this story. I don't even think the description is even close to what I have in mind at the moment. Considering the length, you'd expect some planning.

Nope.

I just type as I go, no drafting at all, no editors... I write this bullshit because it helps me cope.

See you at the end.

"So, how are you faring?" Luna knocked on the bathroom door. I had woken up, traveling to the train's bathroom. As the water splashed on my face, I thought about it again.

"I love you, Peaches."

I still can't feel the way she feels. It's just that we had spent so little time together. At the same time, though, I'm ashamed to call this a one night stand, ditching the princess, especially if a child's actually coming. There's so many things I'd be risking by leaving a pregnant princess. Drying my face, I replied.

"I'm doing fine." I stepped out of the bathroom, returning to my bed. Before I got there, the train jolting for the umpteenth time, launching me in the air. I'd expect some people to call me a pussy, but the edge of the table was hard as fuck, and my forehead hit it like shit on a fan. "Fuck," I grunted, holding my head.

Luna rushed to my aid. "Peaches, are you alright?"

"No, Luna, I'm perfectly fine."

"Okay."

"I was being sarcastic!"

"Oh!" Her horn lit up, and the pain disappeared. Sitting up I noticed some blood on my shirt.

"Cleaning that'll be a bitch," I whispered to myself. Turning to the blue alicorn, I smiled. "Thanks."

Nodding, she left the sleeping car. I sat their, wondering about the portals we were about to confront.

What will we do with the portals? How do we contain them?

What creatures are coming here from the portals?

...

Will there be humans?

The dream world isn't always an accurate source. A pony could see the shadow of a messy dog and dream of a grotesque monster. Considering the constant hostility I've been receiving from outside the palace. The guards and workers in the palace eventually came to liking me. There was one guard I met that got nervous whenever I spoke to her. I think her name was Sun-something. Her partner something-Flare seemed clingy to her. A nice shy-guy and shy-gal pair. At least, that was what everyone said.

"Peaches!" Luna burst through the door. I stood up. "Another portal opened up at the station. I'd put on the armor; we're close."

"Alright." I grabbed my case and opened it. After getting the armor, I tried to work with jeans and my work shirt.

Don't. Even.

I asked Rarity to make me more flexible clothing. She first refused, but with the glare of a certain princess, the bitch finished within hours. The clothing reminded me of a morph suit, minus the moose knuckle. Wait. Am I the only one who gets it? Anyway, I digress. It fit perfectly.

I began to remove my shirt before I noticed Luna face darken to a deep shade of red.

"Uh, I'm going to leave."

I thought about teasing her. I dropped my pants, exposing my boxers. "Why?" With a squeak, she ran out of the car. "Heh." I quickly donned my armor just in time to feel the train stopped. The sound didn't stop, though. Screams of fear were all I heard.

"HELP! MONSTER!"

"'Monster?' What are you talking about? You're the unrealistic horse! Fucking shit!"

I ran out with Luna trailing behind me. "Who the hell...?" My eyes widened. "What the shit?" Fighting for her life, a pony tried to run, but she fell over. The voice reminded me of...

"Jen?"

"You?" The girl I knew as Jenny was a pegasus. A fucking pegasus. "Where are we? Why am I a fucking horse?"

I fought back the urge to angrily correct her. "I don't know, but if you follow me, I can help you."

Jenny's face turned into one of disgust. "After what happened before? Hell. No. I'll find out what to do by myself." She attempted to walk on all four hooves. Obviously, she fell.

Grunting in annoyance, I picked her up. Jenny shouted, pounding on my armor. I stopped, turning my head to her. "Shut the fuck up, and you'll live to see the next day."

"Damn you!" She noticed Luna looking at her. "What the fuck are you looking at, horse?"

"Hey, Jen! That 'pony' is the only help you'll get. If she doesn't want to help, you've lost mine." I panned over to the princess. "What do you think, princess?"

The ex-human gasped. "'Princess?'"

"Yes, ape."

"'Ape?'"

"Yeah. Looks like you can't do anything about it!"

"Want to test that out, bitch?"

"EVERYBODY, SHUT THE FUCK UP!"

Both ponies looked at me, dropping to a silent pause.

"We are going to the other portals."

Jenny frowned. "What 'other portals?'"

I dropped her. I approached her face, dropping down. "Shut. Up," I growled. "One more outburst, and I will leave you. I don't care what anyone says. Our history is your fault."

Quivering, the girl finally fell silent. I grabbed her, and we traveled to the next portal. The next being had originally a dog. It became obvious when the dragon barked at me. It took some coaxing, but we got him to follow me. All it took was a bone and a scratch behind the ear. The other three portals were just as easy. Quickly, we got to the final source.

"Alright, this our last stop. After this, we'll stop for tonight and leave on the next train tomorrow."

I heard murmurs of agreement from a pony, two dragons, and a griffon. The dog-pony barked. I noticed an especially large group of ponies surrounding something. They part for me to cross. In the burning crater, there was a familiar form sprawled out at the center.

I heard Jenny gasp.

"It's your..."

I stood there, silent.

"Peaches, do you know this lady?"

"..."

A dragon poked his head out. "Hey, man, what's wrong?"

"..."

A pony barked.

"..."

There, in that crater, my mother's flesh burned.

This chapter is indeed very short. I can't promise frequent chapters. Where I live, the community soccer season has begun, and I also have to prepare for school. Sorry, people.

Oh, and before I forget, check out my new story, Betrayal is Best Served Sunny.

Any HELPFUL criticism is embraced and accepted.