The Lost One

Twilight had sent a letter to Celestia stating what events had taken place.She responded wanting me back home as soon as possible.She came back over to Fluttershy's cottage to tell us the news.Fluttershy looked saddened to see me head back over to Canterlot.She began to speak.

"B-but I don't want you to leave th-this early..."she said in a low volume.

"If mom wants me home...then she wants me home."I went upstairs and started packing.I gave the rest of my apples to Fluttershy and picked up the black suitcase and snapped the bag of bits to my side.I then headed back downstairs seeing Twilight and Fluttershy talking quietly.They hushed as soon as they heard the stairs creak.

"See ya, guys.Its been fun."I gave both of them hugs to which Fluttershy blushed.

"W-we'll come see you in Canterlot soon."Fluttershy said as me and Twilight left.

As we walked towards the train station.I began to speak.

"When you left I reacted to your magic earlier...I guess it sorta gave me some power thing..."

"What exactly do you mean?"Twilight inquired.We were close to the train station by now.

"Well...a moment after you left my hand started to glow red.It followed up my sword before the blade bursted into flames.It could be a reaction to your magic but, I'm not sure?"I shrugged

"Ask Princess Celestia about it."Twilight said right after.We had arrived at the station.

"Okay.Say goodbye to everyone for me alright."

"Can do."Twilight said.

I stepped onto the train giving turning in my ticket.I waved bye as Twilight walked away.She of course waved back.I moved into a seat at the first class car and stared down at my hands.I thought to myself,'What was that anyways?'.I was so deep in thought I didn't realize the train was moving before I felt eyes upon me again.All of the ponies were staring at me.I had my cloak over the clothes Rarity had given me.I heard the ponies gossiping about me.I laid my head back and closed my eyes.I drifted to sleep.

I heard the train stop and I jolted awake flailing.I looked outside and saw Canterlot.I quickly grabbed my items and ran out the station towards the castle eager to see Celestia, my mother.I remembered the history of Canterlot from the books Twilight had given me.They would give me knowledge I would need to hold some conversations.I had seen Fancy Pants inside some clothing store surrounded by other ponies.I ignored him and kept running towards the castle.I walked when I was close to the gates.The guards just nodded to me as I passed through.

While walking through the corridors I felt some kind of heat build throughout me that I had never felt before.After a while it slowly dimmed.I was even more puzzled about this magic power I had obtained.I passed by Luna's room and walked towards mine.It was situated between the princesses rooms.I quickly entered and deposited all my items in there proper places.My sword hung above my bed shining in the daylight.I walked towards my mom's room and knocked.

"You may enter."I heard Celestia's voice call from behind the door.

I walked in and she was on the couch looking at me.She quickly stood up and walked a faster pace to me.She threw her hooves around me smiling.I returned the hug.

"I missed you, Amos."

I missed you, too."I responded,"But, we have important matters to discuss."

"Yes we do.Why did you try to run off the timberwolves?"she said and detached from the hug.

"Because I had to help Fluttershy and protect her.It is what you taught me.To always help your friends, right?"

"Yes,"she said smiling.

"Oh and...when Twilight used her magic to heal me shortly after she left, my hand started to glow red.It followed up my sword.After it covered the whole thing, the blade bursted into flames.I felt unnatural heat on my way up here."

"That is most interesting...Can you show me?"she asked in her caring motherly tone.

"I can try."with that I headed to my room and pulled my sword from the plaque above my bed.I returned with it the rock coated blade shimmering in its polish.

I started to focus on the heat I had felt earlier.I felt it once more but all in my hand like I tried to do.The red glow appeared and zoomed up the blade faster.This surprised me but the blade bursted into flames.Celestia had her face close to it examining it before but she jumped back.I laughed quietly and she just smiled.Soon after the blade lost its flames.

"Sorry.I guess it doesn't work long if I try to start it..."I apologized my head down.

She put her hoof under my chin and lifted it so I would meet her face before she took it back,"It's okay , Amos.You did what you could.

"May I go out to the castle garden?"I asked eager to practice.She just nodded smiling.I walked out of the bedroom and gave myself a mental 'YES!'

As I walked I passed Shining Armor who was visiting for the day.He was stunned at the beautiful blade and walked beside me and spoke up, wanting to know me.

"And who are you?You look young to be in the castle.Even for a different species."Shining asked.

"I'm Amos, eleven and a half years old."I responded a little nervous.The Equestrian calendar had two extra months vs. the Earth calendar.As a result I appeared to age a little faster than the ponies.The magic field that constantly was around me also affected my aging rate just as Celestia theorized it.

"Then what brings you to the castle?"

"Well...er...I..have always been at the castle,"I responded preparing for a scowl,"Since I started a new and better life here in Equestria."

"Wait.So you mean you don't belong here?Then where were you?"

I sighed knowing I would have to talk once more,"Well...As a child..."I continued my explanation and he just
listened as we were walking.

"So, Princess Celestia brought you here to save you?"Shining asked to make sure.

"Mhm.And she is like a mother to me."I replied.Shining grew wide eyes at this when we were close to the
gardens.

"I don't believe that.But, I guess I have another thing to ask Princess Celestia.So, where did you get that
beautiful sword?"

"It was made special for me.Its blade is steel coated with rock and brimstone polished to a shine.I don't like using it unless I have to.I am just going to the gardens to brush up my skills."I responded

"Amazing.Anyways, I hope to see you later, Amos."He turned back around once I stepped outside the castle and into the garden.

I passed by some guards while I made myself to the center in front of a weird chimeras statue.I began swinging the sword practicing.Trying to swing faster in one hand and both.Switching between both hands to use some technique.I heard a deep voice booming behind me after about an hour.

"So, this is the new creature Celestia has brought to Equestria."

I whipped around and searched seeing no one I was freaked out,"Where are you?Show yourself!"I paniced.

"Up here, boy."The voice came from the chimera like statue,"I am Discord, god of chaos.Soon you shall see me.
But for now, ta-ta."the voice said laughing.

I backed away with some fear and ran all the way up to Princess Celestia's room.I bursted the door open.
Shining Armor and Princess Celestia both stared at me in shock.

"What is so urgent, Amos?"

"A statue j-just talked to me...He called himself Discord..."I said and Celestia's face changed to fear.