Distant Worlds: Shards of Harmony

Chapter 6: A Shard of Honesty part 1: Lost and Found.

A few more days passed by, Celestia and Luna called us into the meeting room to discuss the issue of the people turned ponies of my world and our progress on finding the Shards of Harmony.

“Now my dear subjects, it has come to our attention that three of the human Element's of Harmony have began reforming and strengthening.” Three? I was only aware of one part of an element being found, “What's the other element?” I asked, “Compassion, or kindness as some would call it. It seems your interactions with our dear Frostlit Shard and Macintosh has began the recreation of the Element of Compassion, and in turn strengthened the Shards of Loyalty you possess.” I was confused, “So who holds the Shards of Compassion?”

The princess walked over to Frostlit Shard smiling, “It would be our dear Frostlit Shard here.” however as good news as this was, “Unfortunately, it would seem another of the Shards has reappeared in the Human world. Where though we have no idea, we have a way to find it though, or to be more precise you do, Silent Passion.” I was going to ask how but...

“I suggest you leave that to me.” I heard a familiar voice speak, “No...that couldn't be...?”

“Ah Solaire, I'm glad you could finally join us.” I turned to face our guest, a dark grey furred earth pony with blue eyes, and blonde mane and tail with red streaks running through parts of it. His Cutie mark was single sword with a sun behind it.

He took one look at me, “Have we met before?” I was a little insulted, but given my appearance I'm not surprised. “Dunno you tell me blondie? I would think you would remember your best friend.” It took a moment to sink in, “Mark? Is that really you?” I nodded, “We'll catch up later, any how you were saying your highness.” Celestia glanced at Solaire, “Solaire here holds shard of the third element, Honesty.” she explained, “In the coming weeks you will be preparing to return to the human world, Luna will be accompanying you along with Macintosh due to...recent events regarding Ms Passion, which I would like to keep private regarding why.” Celestia made thoughtful pose, “I would also advise you introduce yourselves properly to our element bearers.”

An hour later Solaire came up to my room to catch up. Good god I hated it when he had that smirk on his face. “So care to explain how you ended up in my situation, Mark?” He asked, “Well Shane, I was beaten within an inch of my life and Luna saved my life. I'm more interested in how you got here?” I asked in return, “Nothing special, I was looking into these disappearances out of curiosity and...” He hesitated, “You fell down the rabbit hole didn't you?” I finished, a little amused with his situation curiosity always was his downfall.

“I do have one question though? Why are you a mare?” He pointed his hoof at me, causing me to blush a little. I mumbled something, “I can't here you.” Tch fine...”I said, the same spell that was cast on you bases it's form on the targets personality unlike you though my body was destroyed by said spell.” Solaire gave a thoughtful pose, “Gender flipping aside, How have you been mate?” he asked.

“Honestly, confused as hell and a little sore still.” We caught up with what happened over the months of Solaire's disappearance, how his family missed him and what happened with my family and how I met Luna. “So, what's up with you and Macintosh then, did something happen?”

Oh god no...if I told him this, he would freak big time...”Shane if I tell you, you have to promise me that will no tell anyone especially my parents! Cause if you do I will damn well make sure you never have any kids do you understand me?” I made my point clear, causing him to take a few steps back out of fear. “Macintosh and I are...I mean...we had...sex that night, due to Blueblood's stunt with the food and drink...” I explained going bright red. “Do you regret it? Be honest here.” Solaire asked sternly, he always was protective of others. “That's the thing, I don't. I'm really fucking confused here...I mean sure I'm both a woman and a mare now, how am I supposed to deal with that? Even if I could return to being human, my body was destroyed Shane! It would be a women's body I would be returning to. You know how my parents are with the LBGT thing.” I felt like I was going to break down again...keep it together Passion. “Ah...that issue, not gonna lie here I'm little freaked out but I understand your situation.” He reassured me, “Besides I'm not the kinda guy who ditches his friends due to something as petty as that. Just go with what feels right, and you'll be fine.”

“C'mon I imagine they're all waiting for us.” Solaire gestured to follow.

In one of the meeting rooms we were greeted by Luna, Macintosh and Frost. Macintosh made his way over towards me and led me to my seat next to him, Solaire kept a expressionless look as he watched us...

“At least he's treating her well...”Solaire mused, making a note to chat with Macintosh later. “Luna can I ask you something?” Luna gestured as if to go on, “Silent Passion has informed me of what happened that night, but I have to ask how come she is acting like well...a mare?” Solaire asked curiously, “The spell in question didn't affect her personality or her mind, she is only acting like that because it's natural for her.” Luna explained, “Ah...So was she transgendered?” Solaire wondered to himself, “No wonder she was nervous earlier.” he muttered.

Soon enough we were joined by the Equestrian Elements of Harmony, “Would y’all mind keepin' that there mushy stuff down?” Applejack asked as she entered the room, “Oh hohoho? What do we have here, you've only been here only a week and you've already bagged a stallion? Darling we simply must chat later.” Rarity added when she saw us.

“LOOK OUT BELOW!!!!” shortly after a light blue, rainbow coloured maned pegeasus crashed into the room, “Dashie! I thought I told you to slow down!” A purple alicorn scolded at the pegeasus, “I do apologise, Rainbow here is a little bit of a speed freak.” The pegeasus, Rainbow responded with a smirk on her features. “Aw, but Twi I thought you love it when I go hard and fast?” The alicorn blushed heavily.

A few minutes later we were joined by Fluttershy and a hyper active pink blur of an earth pony, moving and hopping around at speeds that would make a certain hedgehog jealous. “Now that we are all here why don't you all introduce yourselves?” Luna asked.

“I'm Silent Passion, a pleasure to meet you all. I'm apparently holding the shards of the human element of Loyalty.” This caught Rainbow's interest, “I've already met Fluttershy, Rarity and Applejack.”

“I'm Solaire, I hold the shards of the human element of Honesty. Passion and I go back a few years.” Solaire explained bluntly.

“We've all met already, but I hold the shards of the human element of Compassion. Even though I'm not human originally.” Frost happily quipped.

“As Ms Passion as stated, she has already met me, Applejack and our dear Fluttershy. I hold the Element of Generosity, Applejack has the Element of Honesty and Fluttershy has the Element of Kindness.” Rarity explained, Solaire gave Fluttershy a quick look. “Hey Passion, 20 bits says Fluttershy here is the most dangerous one in the room.” I shot him a glance, “Deal.”

“Any how, I'm Twilight Sparkle, I hold the Element of Magic, and over here is Rainbow dash.” Twilight pointed to Rainbow Dash. “Element of Loyalty at you service.” She said as she puffed her chest out proudly.

“Ooo, Ooo, do me, do me!! My turn!!!” The hyper pink pony giggled madly, “I'm Pinkie Pie, but you can call me Pinkie, I'm the Element of Laughter you got that?” Pinkie all but rushed that sentence, “Um okay...I'm happy to meet you, Pinkie.” The pony in question, giggled madly, “I got my eye on you, I bet your as fun as Dashie. Okie-dokie-lokie.”

“Pinkie that ain't no way to talk to our guests.” Macintosh said sternly, “So your the mare that bagged Big Mac?” Rainbow asked, “Do you really want to go down that route, Dash?” I warned, “Bring it! In fact what can you tell us about all of us element bearers?” She dared.

“Your sleeping with Twilight even though may or may not deny it, AJ isn't to happy with me at the moment due to incidents I won't say out of respect of present company. Rarity is a brilliant designer I hope to work with in the future. Pinkie can and will end me if I break any sort of promise most likely with some sort of baked good.” I shivered, “Flutters here wouldn't surprise me if she could pull of a Shun Goku Satsu, and Twi here would like to dress you up as princess Celestia just so she could have her way with you.” I said flatly.

POMF!!

Every one turned to Twilight, whose wings were now fully erect and spread out. She was blushing and drooling a bit too. Damn I was making up that last one. Solaire gave a chuckle, “You'll have to forgive my friend there, she doesn't like her privacy invaded by anyone.”

“Any how...” Luna coughed, “You are all aware of our situation, and our first priority is rescuing those human turned ponies and finding the remaining shards and the remaining elements. Solaire I understand you have some information to share.”

“Yes, when I started investigating these disappearances I was attacked by a some monsters.” Solaire explained, “Normally I would be freaked out but I recognise those monsters...they were straight out of a card game...” He didn't mean that game did he? “Another case of fiction becoming reality?” I mused, Solaire gave me a quizzical look. “On the way here Luna and I were attacked by Kalame'et.” I explained, the look on his face said it all. “Then we'll need back up big time.” Solaire stated flatly.

“That is why I am coming with you.” Luna insisted, “We don't know what else we would encounter.”

“Speaking of which?” Solaire tossed a deck of cards in my direction, “I believe these are yours. If we are going to be fighting monsters from that particular game, then why not fight fire with fire?” Luna gave Solaire a curious look, “If those particular monsters are appearing then someone is summoning them. I reckon if we find him we'll get some answers.”

I took note of what Solaire was saying, “but what about keeping hidden, ponies aren't exactly welcome back home.” I added, Solaire gave me a funny look. “What do you mean?” Luna  grimaced, “It would seem humans aren't exactly treating our kind with kindness.” She said simply, “Even so leave that detail to my sister and I.”

“What's our situation then?” Solaire asked, “Celestia as arranged a more permanent place to stay in the human world. It's just the last few details we need to prepare, any how over the next fortnight each of you will be learning to improve your talents. I must ask Solaire do you have anything to add, you've known Silent Passion here longer than us all. Can you tell me how she is a combat situation?” Luna inquired, Solaire gave a quick grin in my direction. “She's naturally the sneaky type if that disappearing trick of hers is any indication, not much of a fighter in close combat though.” I frowned at that last part, “but I would give her plenty of ranged and defensive options.”

“She's not good in close combat?” Luna gave a curious look, “Well yes and no. She has the technique down perfectly but lacks any sort of power.”

“And what about yourself?” Solaire gave a thoughtful look, “I would say I'm more of a front line fighter. Magic wise I've got nothing but what your sister taught me.” Luna nodded, “Since we'll be going against those monsters leave them to us.” I smirked I was going to enjoy that.

“Any how that is all for now. Silent Passion can I have word for you in private.” Luna asked, “If you don't mind me I'll have to see your sister your highness.” Every one left leaving just Luna and I.

“What do you make of Solaire, Silent Passion?” Luna asked, “He's a childhood friend, a little to honest for his own good but a good guy nonetheless.” Luna was quiet for a moment, “It seems I'll be teaching you a few new spells. If Celestia has been training Solaire it is almost certain he's learnt  a few of the sunlight miracles.” She explained, “How can Solaire use magic? He isn't a unicorn or an alicorn.” I asked curiously, “It is most likely he entered a covenant with Celestia like you did with myself, the only difference being you have more magic to work with.”

Luna left silently thinking to herself, “Well dear sister, I guess I'll be teaching her a few of my more personal spells.”