//------------------------------// // Chapter 1 // Story: My Little Warriors // by Luna Plays Minecraft //------------------------------// I looked at the swirly rainbow portal with unease. I could probably say that this is the thing that killed Rainbow Dash, and that her assassin would have had no reason to kill her if we hadn't gone to the alternate universe, but right now, it may be the key to bringing her back. Some ponies may not know this, but Dash was my best friend. After her death, I tried to stay positive. Heck, I threw a party in her honor! Though, I did use her money to pay for it... But that does not matter right now. I'm using this portal to go back to the alternate universe, where i'm going to get Pinkie to help me make a portal to bring Dash back. I mean, she brought her parents back, right? So can't it bring back Dash? I truthfully have no idea, but it's worth a shot! I stop wasting time and jump on in the swirly rainbow portal, greeting the anticipated black-out with excitement. I wake up in the middle of town, like last time, and start making my way to Sugarcube Corner. On my way, I notice Whirlwind's house. I figured that I hadn't visited him in a long time, so a quick stop couldn't hurt. I knock on his door, but nopony answers. Then, I notice a note taped to the door. To whoever decides to visit me, I am definitely NOT off planning to take over Equestria with an army of OCs, so please come back later. -Whirlwind. After reading the note and deciding that it sounds completely legit, I continue on my way to Sugarcube Corner. There I find Pinkie Pie baking up a batch of her special cupcakes. "Hey Vinyl! I thought you went back to your universe after deciding that we weren't good enough for you." She said, a huge smile plastered on her face. "Hi Pinks. It was more because me and Dash were Equestria's most wanted, but that's besides the point. I need you to help me make a portal." I told her. "Sorry Vinyl, I don't do portals anymore. It's really hard to get past the magic police these days." The pink mare explained to me. "I'll pay you for it." I said. She looked thoughtful for a moment. "How much?" She inquired. "500 bits." I said, figuring I would be back in my universe before I needed to pay her. "Deal. So what is the portal for?" "Dash is dead, and I want to bring her back." I explained. "Oh, I know just the type of portal. But i'll need a minute to get it ready." She said, and music began to play. "What the hell is going on?" I asked, because you should be scared when music begins to play in Ponyville. It's not even good music, either. It's the type that will drive you crazy if you listen for too long. "I'm making your portal!" She giggled, and began to sing. I'll cook up a solution with the knowledge I've accrued! They say a kitchen times saves 9, but i'm i'm not sure if that's true! I've gathered the ingredients to make some time sorbet! There's hardly room for seconds when the seconds melt away! Watch as I work my gypsy magic, Eye of the newt and cinnamon. Watch as the matter turns to batter, Open the portal jump in! Crude stew, do you fear it Vinyl, oooh, Sometimes life is not a cakewalk served up on a silver spoon! Toss a fig and save the date and... Bread and butter, chant and mutter, marination, incantation, chocolate icing, timeline splicing, yeast is rising, rectifying! As annoying as this tune is, I'm finding it rather catchy... A tape recorder randomly begins to play. Vinyl if you're hearing this it means i'm dead and gone. Please don't bake a portal just accept it and move on! Was that...Dash's voice? Oh no, Pinkie's singing again. My cauldron is preheated and I've got you in my thrall, Let's beat these yolks and save Rainbow by baking the fourth wall! Watch as I work my gypsy magic, Seapony tears and provolone. God, help the outcast with her witchcraft! Finally, Dash is coming back home! Fianlly... Dash is coming back home... A portal is opening up in the corner of the room. This is it! Dash is coming back! Wait... Why does it look like it's reaching out- "OH SWEET LUNA! IT'S GOT ME! PINKIE HELP!" The portal was pulling me in. Soon, I would be forced to face the horrors on the other side. "Uh oh, that wasn't supposed to happen..." Pinkie said quietly. "YOU THINK? HELP ME!" I screech. "O-okay. Just hold on and-" Her voice was drown out by the noise of the portal. It sounded like I was going to the nether in Minecraft. Soon, her face was just a blur as I was pulled into the portal. I wake up in a dark forest, which makes sense because it's nighttime, but something was off. I felt the presence of other beings nearby, watching me. And I have paws. Dang it. And now I realize those things that are watching me are cats, and they look pissed. Crap. How are you today, BECAUSE IT APPEARS THAT I'M A CAT! Okay, calm down Vinyl. This may not be as bad as it seems. Okay, they're hissing at me, and i'm really getting freaked out. Maybe they're friendly? "Who are you and what are you doing on Thunderclan territory?" A white cat asked me. "Oh, uh, my name is Vinyl Scratch, but you can call me Vinyl, and um, that's a good question. You see, my friend was recently killed and a pony named Pinkie Pie was trying to help me get her back by baking a portal, but that portal landed me here." I explained, offering a nervous grin. The cats surrounding me shared looks. "This cat's crazy." A brown tom said. "I take offense to that!" I snapped. "No one cares." He replied. "Come on, I say we chase her off of our territory." The white cat said. Do they not realize that I can hear every word they say? "Wait!" A golden colored tom spoke up from behind me. "This cat fits the description Starclan gave to Jayfeather. "I'm confused." I pipe up, but the glares I receive cause me to back up a bit. "If this is the cat Starclan spoke about, than we should bring her to Firestar." The brown cat said. I'm feeling incredibly left out of the conversation. "Hey, don't I have any say in this?" I ask. "You lost whatever say you had when you decided to trespass." He said, and they began leading me deeper into the forest. So i'm in a hostage situation, and i'm a cat. Why did you have to die Dash? I became a cat because of you!