AND YOU ALL THOUGHT I WAS DEAD.

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Tensions were all high as nations and ponies alike gathered at Twilight's tree. Italy, still upset with Germany, refused to look at him even when he fluttered to a halt and landed on the ground. America joined up with England and headed inside. Prussia and Canada went in with concerned faces. Italy didn't know if they were worried about getting home or about each other. It sort of sickened him. Once they were all in, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy entered. Italy didn't feel like going in yet. He didn't want to enter alone. There was a giggle and the Italian looked to see the ever bouncy Pinkie Pie hopping over to him.

"Hiya there Italy~! Excited to head on home?"

"Not really.."

It was the honest truth. If he went home he'd have to face Germany eventually. Not only that, but he'd have to face his brother's abuse and tend to all the paperwork that he had missed. Living as a pony was so much simpler! He had nothing to actually fear and he had no work. The pink pony playfully punched him in the shoulder.

"Don't put on a frowny face! If I got stranded somewhere, I'd want to be home as soon as possible and see my friends again! I know you've got tons of friends. You seem like a really friendly pony and a pony like you shouldn't stay in a place where he's not from."

Pinkie Pie took his chin with her hoof and made Italy look at her.

"Italy, you're a really really really nice pony. I know you love Germany and to be honest I think he likes you too. Just be honest with him."

The white pegasus smiled and hugged the pink pony. She was his light at the end of the dark tunnel. Pinkie made life seem worthwhile. Would he really have to leave right now? Italy looked towards the door and knew that he would have to go inside at some point. He was still a nation even if he was in this pony body. Italy had to return to the real world where he belonged. Inside of the tree, the ponies and nations were gathered around Twilight and England. The two of them were scanning over a large book.

The book was quite big and was dusty which obviously meant it was very old. The British pony stood up straight and smiled.

"Alright then! I think I know what to do! Everyone stand back!"

The unicorn cracked his neck and stood his ground. He faced the empty wall and focused all his thought on his horn. The lights dimmed and a sudden wind whipped around the room. Italy pressed back against the wall and found himself standing next to Applejack. The cowpony looked and saw the frightened Italian. She had to yell in order to catch his attention over the howling wind.

"Italy!"

The pegasus looked over to the earth pony. His hair was whipping around and his wings were fluttering in the sharp wind. Applejack bit her bottom lip. If this was the last time she was going to see Italy, she had to tell him. But was this right? She had sworn not to tell him. It was her friend's biggest secret. She had learned it on the way over to the tree. Would Italy hate her or would he hate the earth pony that had entrusted the secret to her? There was no time to think about it. This had to be said.

"There's something y'all need ta know! I'm sorry ya didn't know sooner!"

"What is it Applejack?"

She hesitated once more. Her good sense told her to keep quiet and let him find out for himself, but if this was really the last moment for him to be in Equestria, he might never know. Applejack shut her eyes and slammed her front hooves on the ground in order to make herself speak.

"PINKIE PIE LOVES YOU!"

There was a loud bang and England shouted out in pain. The portal had opened.

The room was quiet. Almost, too quiet.

By this age, Russia was quite used to silence. His country was a large cold one where, as he had said, people hated each other quietly. Something seemed off though. Where was America? They had all gathered for the World Conference, and by now Alfred would have thrown a stupid idea at them and tried to convince them to approve. Then England would object by stating an obvious fact that would deny the American's plan. Speaking of which, Arthur wasn't here either. Neither was Germany, Italy, or Prussia. Where was everyone?

The nations sat around in silence. Again, America started the meetings and without him, well no one knew what to do and who should start it. Finally a chair moved against the ground and Spain stood in front of them.

"Well, it seems America isn't showing up. Let's just start with the important things, si?"

Antonio picked up the papers that sat where America usually sat and sorted through them looking for something to talk about.

"Ah! Here's one. As we all know, earthquakes are striking up everywhere. Japan, Hatti, and now my querida de tomate's home. While we cannot fully prevent an earthquake, we can try however to make our buildings stronger and to not do things that might cause one, si?"

The other nations seemed to agree with Spain's suggestion. None of them objected which was quite odd since none of them could agree on anything. Perhaps there was something about America's voice that annoyed them all enough to quibble about ideas that they actually thought were good. Either way, Antonio was doing quite good with the meeting. A hand raised and Russia looked to see the owner of the hand was Romano. He seemed quite irritated.

"While I know none of the other's probably don't know Spanish, don't call me that again 'kay? If you do I'll come over there and rip out your-"

BANG!

All eyes turned to the corner of the room where a large pink circle had appeared. It seemed to be a portal, but they could not see the other side of it. Russia found himself standing and trying to get a closer look just like all the others. No one dared go near it. The only nations who might would be America and England and neither of them were here. Was this thing an alien device? Had those faceless beings returned for another go? (Russia couldn't think of a reasons for why they'd be back. Italy drew faces on them and sent them away happy.)

There was a loud hiss like water hitting hot coals and suddenly they could see the other side. It was a colorful world. Far more colorful than their plain world. From where he was standing, Russia could not see what or who had opened this portal. Who could have pulled this off and why? Suddenly what looked like a hoof came forward and passed through the portal. Once the hoof was on their side of the portal, it had turned into a hand.

Soon another hand or hoof or whatever came out and grabbed the bottom of the portal. Spain moved forward and actually tried to help the person out of the swirling misty portal. However, the portal wasn't happy with the fact that there was a person crawling out of it. It was almost like it wanted someone back. The person came out, and Spain tumbled into the portal. The sight before them was just, well odd. There balenced on one foot was a girl. When Antonio fell in, she tripped and nearly fell as well. Luckily she had caught herself in time.

Her hair was curly. Really curly and poofy. It was a bright pink color like cotton candy. Her eyes were a bright blue. She wore a pink cami that had three balloons on the chest and short dark pink shorts with what looked like pink straps on them. They reminded Russia of chain pants but they were actual chains. She had (surprisingly) black gothic buckle boots that stopped right below her knees. She was such an interesting sight. Russia couldn't look away.

The girl regained her balence and looked around the large meeting room and at the other people.

"This isn't Twilight's tree! Nor is it Equestria! Hey wait a minute, are you Italy's friends? Ooo! Am I in Italy's world! OH HOW COOL~!"

She turned back to the portal and cupped her hands around her mouth.

"RAINBOW YOU GOTTA JUMP THROUGH THIS THING IT'S AWESOME OVER HERE!"

Suddenly, two more people started crawling out. Well, actually they were reaching for this strange girl and were trying to pull her back. Romano pushed her aside and leaped into the portal after Antonio. Instead of dragging her back, the two fell out and onto the ground. The portal closed with a loud bang and they were left in silence. Russia's eyes widened in surprise as he looked at the two people who had tried to pull her back in. It was Canada and Prussia.

Prussia stood up and shouted in frustration. He looked back at where the portal used to be.

"Gott Verdamnt England! Can't even hold open a freakin' portal for a minute! Now we have a pony in our world and we have two other nations in their's! URGH!"

Canada was looking at his hands like they were foreign to him. The two of them realized that everyone was staring at them.

"Prussia...Canada? Who is this?" Austria asked pointing at the strange girl before them. They looked at the girl, then at each other, then to the group of waiting nations. They wanted answers and they wanted them now.

"This is..well..this is Pinkie Pie. She's a pony. Well, was a pony." Prussia said, rubbing his neck. Pinkie's eyes were wide as she took in the entire room. Man, you'd think she'd never seen a room before. Pinkie Pie opened her mouth and took in a large breath but Canada placed his hand on her mouth.

"We don't randomly sing here, Pinkie."

The nations of the world continued to stare at them. Pony? How was that possible? How was this girl that stood before them once a pony? Hungary stepped forward and took Pinkie Pie's hand and lead her over to a chair. At least someone was deciding to be nice. Russia continued to stare at her. There was just something about her. It was like he knew who she was, but he didn't. Pinkie Pie, Pinkie Pie, Pinkie Pie, why did he know that name? Perhaps Prussia and Canada's story could help them.

"Prussia, Canada. I think you should tell us what happened, da?" Russia asked removing his eyes from the pink girl. Prussia walked over to the table and sat down at his usual seat. Canada sat down next to him and every nation in the room took their seats as well.

"Well, most of it all started when America performed a Sonic Rainboom..."