May the Force Be With You: The Arrival

May the Force be with You: The Arrival

Chapter IX: Knighthood

"Not the last of the old Jedi, The first of the new." Obi-Wan Kenobi

Perspective: Alex Clearleaf

All of us stood as the princesses gracefully landed before us, I could only stare in awe as they descended regal, beautiful and majestic were the only words that could describe the two.

“It is good that you are all alright, we feared that you all were in danger.”  The one known as Celestia spoke.

Immediately the girls all bowed before the two, I knew that royalty was something to be regarded with the highest of respect, but only to speak. I follow suit and knelled in respect my head in down.

“Rise, Twilight. You and the other Elements need not bow in our presence, for now we are concerned of your wellbeing.” Celestia said before turning her gaze towards me. “And as well for our visitor.”

“Yes, we both are concerned for the bearers of Elements of Harmony, thankfully you all seemed quite fine.” Luna added.

“Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, I’m more than honored at your concern for us, But I must ask. How are you here and how did you find us?” Twilight asked as she rose.

“Well we were both on way towards your library to meet with your special guest until something caught our attention.”

“Wait what exactly?”

Flashback: Princess Celestia

“We should be arriving in Ponyville quite soon your Highnesses.” One of the Pegasi guards said.

“Thank you Highwind.” I said smiling at the young guard.

“Finally, we approach our destination sister.” Luna spoke.

“Patience Luna you seem quite eager to meet our guest.”

"But of course Tia, If what Twilight Sparkle claims is true then such a being must be introduced to our land with the most humble of greetings.”

True, I hope that Twilight didn't go overboard with her attempts to prepare for this visit, she really needs to learn how to relax when I decide to make a visit.

“Well your highness, Miss Sparkle is your student ,she only wishes to show you her respect.” One of the guards mention

“I know all too well, I only hope that Twilight doesn't run herself ragged about this…” I said before a massive magenta beam of magic shot into the sky from the west, an all too familiar magic.

Luna looked at me giving me a concerned look as strong as my own.

“Tia."

“....I know Luna, Highwind.”

“Yes your Highness.”

“Convert our course to the direction of that blast immediately.”

“ right away your highness.”

I can only hope that Twilight and the other Elements are alright.

Present

Perspective: Alex Clearleaf

“Oh u-uh... well I’m glad that you noticed my spell.” Twilight said sheepishly.

Then again who could missed it?

“We are relieved to see that you’re all in good health.” Luna spoke before turning her gaze towards me "And you must be our guest?"

“Oh yes, Princess allow me to introduce you Alex Clearleaf, our visitor in Equestria.” Twilight spoke introducing me before continuing.

“Alex, I introduce you to the Princesses of Equestria, The Royal Pony Sisters, The Diarch’s of the Sun and Moon, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.

“It is an honor to meet both of you.” I said, bowing in respect,

“As I said with the Elements there is no need to be formal.” Celestia said.

“Thank you.”  I replied

“I must say that whatever you dealt with must’ve been a challenge judging by your conditions.” Luna said.

“Well yer highness we’ve been through some hairy situations, but this one was a bit different .”  Applejack added.

“Yeah, you should’ve seen it, these really cool, yet mean, robots came outta of nowhere and we were *gasp* and they were like *GRR*, then we had a huge fight between them and it looked like we were gonna win until this really big meanie came outta of nowhere and rebuilt the other robots, then things got bad especially when Twilight got knocked out. So we were *AHHH* but Alex was like *NO* and charged at big guy only to stabbed in his arm but  somehow he got us to fight again after encouraging us to get up, then we’re like *COME ON!* then the robot were *WHOA* and then Alex smashed the last one to pieces.” Pinkie explained excitingly before Rarity intervened.

“What I believe that Pinkie Pie is trying to explain is that we’ve face off against some rather interesting opponents and we were almost done for until Alex gave us the morale that allowed us to overcome our adversaries.”

“, is this true Twilight?” Celestia asked.

“Yes, Princess, though I was unconscious, I had awaken to see that Alex and the other managed to stop our aggressors.”

“I see.” Luna said looking at me, before heading towards the crater where the leader was. “You did this?” She gestured to the rubble and debris around her.

I looked at my handy work, thinking that it might’ve been a bit too much, and spoke. “Uhh, yeah, I did.”

Celestia and Luna looked towards one another before asking me another question.

“What exactly drove you to do so.”

“Excuse me?”

“What drove you to protect the bearers of the Elements?”

The reasons ‘why’ raced through my mind as I thought of an answer: the elements for one thing raised my interest, but the greater reason would be because...they were to defend my friends.

“Well your highness, I…” I said trying to find the words that could explain. “… I realized something in my short time here.”

“What would that be?” Luna asked.

“…My destiny.”  I said.

Everyone looked towards me.

“Today I’ve learned about when one’s fate changes.” I said, giving a humble smile before continuing. “On my world, I would’ve been dead, yet fate seemed to have a different path for me. So for the last few days, I’ve been trying to figure out just why I’m here alive and it’s thanks to these girls who made me their friend, even before I knew it, that I found the answer.”

The girls smiled at my words as I went on.

“I’m here because, in truth, I’m home. And that is why I’m able to feel this inner serenity and peace that makes me feel whole. So when I saw them in danger, I couldn’t sit by and let my friends get hurt.

Both Celestia and Luna smiled.

“You sound very noble for one who owes nothing to Equestria.” Celestia said.

“Well I’m no Jedi Knight, but I believe in the idea of protecting those who've shown me friendship even when I didn't know it.” I said giving an honest answer.

“A Jedi Knight?” Luna asked.

“They’re fictional beings in Alexander’s world that who serve as protectors of the innocent known for being the guardians of peace and justice. They’re the practitioners of the Force who study and discipline themselves in order to ensure peace could be kept.” Twilight explained.

“The Force?” Celestia asked.

“The power that I mentioned in my letter to you, it’s the same power that Alex wields and if anything that saved us.”  Twilight explained.

The Princesses looked at me with an intriguing look, a moment had passed until Celestia walk up to me.

“Alex, what are your future plans?”

“In truth if you’d had asked me that a few hours earlier, I would say that I don’t really know but now I understand what I want for the future.

….I want to study the ways of the force and protect my home…my new home.”  I said humbly.

“Then I believe that could be arranged.”  Celestia said  calmly.

“What do you mean your highness?”

“What you've done is more than protect six new friends, by protecting  your friends you have protected Equestria's most valued principles, Laughter, Loyalty, Honesty, Generosity, Kindness and finally Magic.

“Wait, you all are..” I said before Pinkie exclaimed.

“Yeppers, were the bearers of the Elements of Harmony: and I’m the Element of Laughter.”

“Loyalty.” Rainbow Dash spoke.

“Honesty” Applejack followed.

“Kindness” Followed Fluttershy.

“Generosity” Rarity spoke next.

“Magic” Twilight finally said.

"Chaos, yet Harmony", I knew there was something special about these girls than I had thought, guess I got lucky for becoming their friend huh.

“And for such brave actions, we believe that you are entitled to a reward, simply name anything within our power and it will be done.” Luna spoke.

“Anything?” I asked

“Anything that is in our power it shall be so.”

I thought for a few seconds of what it was that I would wish for, until it hit me.

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“I wish…for nothing.” I exclaimed.

“WHAT?!” everyone exclaimed except for Celestia who still looked calm thought somewhat surprised.

I smiled and looked around  before explaining “I don’t desire anything like I said all I wish to do is to study the ways of the Force, and begin a new life for myself If I can't go back home all I can do is make the best here, with that I wish to understand this gift that I've been given and use to protect what matters to me almost like…”

“…A Jedi Knight.” Fluttershy spoke finishing my sentence, smiling in.

Celestia and Luna glanced toward one other once more before Celestia spoke.

“Then that can be arranged... Alexander Clearleaf,if you would please step forward.”

I looked at the girls who were giving me confused ,yet encouraging smiles as if they were saying go on with that I made my way before the regal Alicorns, both side by side  looking down upon me before Celestia spoke again.

“Please kneel.”

I kneeled down on one knee, my head lowered before she spoke.

“Alexander Clearleaf, you have done Equestria a great service by protecting the Elements of Harmony more so you have all in the name of friendship with no expectation of a reward in turn." Celestia spoke, before Luna choose to take over

"Your desire to study the Force, the power that has given you strength to protect the Elements and use it to ensure peace within our home shows your valiant nature if anything you a Knight by heart and soul, we can already see that you have a prominent future here within Equestria." Luna spoke with pride.

"This next part requires me wield a sword, however I'm afraid that is something we do not carry with us on occasion."

I looked towards my belt grabbing the hilt of my saber presenting it before the Alicorns. “Will this do your Highness?”

Celestia looked confused as she grabbed the hiltr, she held it with a certain curiosity, whereas Luna seemed to be more intrigued, I smiled before gesturing for the Alicorns to activate the weapon via the activation switch. It took them about a moment before she found the switch and with the press of a button the saber ignited.

“I do believe that this will be sufficient.” Luna spoke.

Though surprised the two Alicorns gazed at the illuminated blue blade after a few swings testing it for a second, then held the saber near my shoulder. I held back any sign of fear of having the idea of my own weapon resulting my own death.

“Continuing…you have demonstrated not only bravery and cunning, but selflessness as well, traits that are all well appreciated in Equestria.”.

“That said we believe that this selfless act shall not go unnoticed.”

“Alexander Clearleaf, do you wish to live here in Equestria and begin life anew.” Celestia asked.

I spoke before even thinking of any other answer. “Yes”

“Will you live your life to its fullest extent, studying the Force and using the abilities that are blessed upon you for the greater good?” Luna asked.

“I shall.”

“Will you accept Friendship in all it's forms, both present and in the future from the ponies of Equestria?” Celestia spoke in turn.

“I will accept and treasure every friendship I create with the highest of honor and regards.”

“Finally would you be willing to protect those friendships, both here and now with every single ounce of your very being?” Luna asked, she sent an unnoticed nod made its way to Celestia.

“By my name as a Clearleaf, I will not allow those who’ve shown me nothing but Kindness, Honesty, Loyalty, Generosity, Laughter and Magic of Friendship to suffer.”

As Celestia motion the ignited blue blade, both her Luna and Celestia spoke.

“…Then by will of the sun...”

“…By the will of the moon…’

“And by the Kingdom of Equestria, We dub thee…Jedi Knight of Equestria, Human Guardian of the Force.”  Both spoke simultaneously, Celestia motioning the saber to both my shoulders.

…

...Was this really happening?

“Rise Sir Clearleaf…Rise and stand tall, as a knight should.” Luna spoke with a confident tone.”

As I slowly rose I was met with a powerful hug by a certain yellow Pegasus.

“Oh Alex I’m so happy for you, you’re a Jedi Knight now!” Fluttershy exclaimed.

Before I could return the gesture I was met by five other powerful hugs.

“ It looks like you got what you wish for Alex Congratulations.”

“Congratulations, darling!”

“Good job, Sugarcube.”

“Not bad, not bad at all.”

“YAY" now I get to throw you Congratulations on becoming Equestria's newest Jedi Knight Party!”

“I should be thanking all of you, you all are the reasons why I want to do this and I promise to be the become the Jedi Knight I know I can become.”

It was because of these girls that I finally became what I truly desired to become one of the fabled guardians of the light.

…A Jedi Knight.

Perspective: Princess Celestia

I smiled as the Elements swarmed their friend giving him congrats on his knighting. Luna seemed content as she spoke with the human, the two seemed to have made a bond that neither of them know of.

So it begins…Wise one do you see, I still kept my promise and know that I intend to welcome those who will arrive and sow the seeds of your people.  I thought to myself as I stared into the sunset of the open roof.

        …Welcome home wise one…Welcome home.

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….Thank you…Celestia… Thank you... my old friend.

        My eyes widened, I knew that voice it was so long ago but…I know that voice.

I felt something faint trailing down my cheek.

        “Tia, are you alright?” Luna asked as she walked up behind me.

        “I’m fine Luna, I'm just fine.” I say as I quickly remove any tears, my back still turned, my face still looking at the orange sunset.

One Week Later

Perspective: Alex Clearleaf,

It’s been only one week since the events of the temple, everything had turned out alright, the girls had gone back to their usual routines. The princesses had announced my arrival to all of Equestria, though ponies still had their concerns, none have rejected my presence. As for me, I’m staying with Twilight until I could find a place of my own, hopefully soon.  But I would never believe any of this before I had arrived: Here I was, in a land of anthropomorphic ponies, discovering that I had a connection with the Force and that my people once inhabited this land.

I wonder would I be the only human here or would more of us show up. And to end it all I became a Jedi Knight, though in actual skill I’m  really just Jedi Padawan, hmm minor details.

All I can say is that I shall make this new life of mine count and I will dedicate myself to understanding the ways of the Force and keeping the land of Equestria safe.

My Name is Alex Ross Clearleaf, First Human to reemerge in Equestria, Force sensitive, and Jedi Knight of Equestria.

Now marks my new life

My new destiny.