The Guardian of Equestria

by Surge

Rating: teen
Tags: Adventure, Human
Length: 7420

Equestria meets a new hero. A human hero that has a duty to *temporarily* protect the ponies.

Equestria seems peaceful after Twilight became princess. Nothing in Ponyville change, and the same goes for Canterlot. But, things change as a meteor falls in the dark skies during the meteor show. Something…strange. Never that any pony kind had faced. An new threat that can engulf Equestria into darkness. The Realm Guardian, comes into the fray, and came to face the creature…But he is not alone…

Sub-characters
-Mane 6 (except for Twilight)
-Celestia

WARNING!: CURSE WORDS AND GRAPHIC CONTENT.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2013-10-04 22:19:58 UTC

The Realm Guardian

[Twilight]

Ponyville, just how I remember it. Houses, shops, MY old tree house. Just the way I remember it. Celestia let me leave since it is the meteor shower today. She knows I miss my friends so I can go to them...Just for today. My friends, waited with excitement, waved at me. The nice sirs landed the carriage and then I stepped down. Everypony bowed and then greeted me.

"Twilight! ITS BEEN FOREVER!" cried Pinkie Pie. She hugged me and the rest of my friends did the same.

"Oh, don't make me cry" I said "I missed you guys too".

"So how is it in Canterlot?" asked Rarity "Looks like you are having a fun time.

I smiled weirdly. "Eh, I wouldn't say that" I replied "Being a princess is tough work. Got to adjust to it. Anyways, I can only stay with you guys for today. Lets have some fun!".

They cheered and dragged me alone with them. I felt a strange presence and I looked back. Something is there...Watching me go. It stood up on its hind legs. It had a hat and a big sword on his back. "Twilight Sparkle" he said "You and your kind are in grave danger. Watch for the meteors tonight my lady".

"Twilight are you alright?" asked Applejack "You don't look so good sugar".

"Oh, you guys worry too much" I said nervously "Haha, okay, we're off to?".

I looked back again and it wasn't there. Who is this "thing"? What does it want from me? Never mind that, I need to spend time with my friends. No time thinking about other things. Besides, I have so much to do with my best friends. We shopped, hung out and talked about Ponyville. That afternoon, the others went to get their things for the Meteor Show. The park looks empty, but that feeling started to tremble me again.

"Sorry for the interruption Ms. Sparkle" it said again.

I turned and saw it. It wore a red cloak, a feathered hat that looks like Applejack's hat, leather clothing and it has a extremely large sword on its back. Weird, I studied about upright creatures. Some specific legend about that? I don't know, need to read more from the Crystal Kingdom library.

"What and who are you?" I asked.

"Realm Guardian" it replied "I am a human being. Nice to see you. Nice village, but this is not the reason why I am here isn't it? To see a beautiful town?".

He walked a plucked a flower from his...thingy. He took a sniff.

"Love to smell flowers" he said "Mom always teaches me how to smell a flower. Huh, this is her favorite: purple tulips. Probably something you guys eat. Anyways, why am I here Ms. Sparkle?".

"I think you should ask that yourself" I said.

He chuckled.

"The fight of Twisted Sorrows is it not?" he said "Is it not why you sent a distress call?".

"What distress call? How did you know about that? The only pony that knew that is Celestia herself. Where-".

He shushed me.

"My Lord, you ask way too many questions" he said "Hmph, I am a fast learner. That is all that I can tell you. Maybe too fast. Might have missed some important info. May you please tell me the legend?".

I sighed.

"Ponies say that Star-Swirl The Bearded fought Twisted Sorrows. Theories say that he created the first 200 spells to protect pony-kind, not to be used for evil. And there are other-".

He shushed me again (rude). "Sorry, that is all I need to know" he said.

He walked away, waving his thingy again."This is a 'hand' Miss" he said "Not a thingy".

How? Did he read my thoughts?

"Watch the skies Ms. Sparkle. The legend may be a clue to what is going on. Not might know, it may be true" he added.

[Night]

Spike suggested a spot and we went to it. He kindly prepared the blankets and food for us.

"Gotta try my awesome salad burger" he said "Made it myself".

"Oh that is so nice of you darling" said Rarity.

"Hey guys! The meteor show is starting!" yelled Rainbow Dash.

The meteors rained down. They flashed, darting quickly across the sky. This always amazes me. Ponies "oooh" and "ahhh" to this ineffable moment.

"Hey, guys, that one looks....big" said Fluttershy.

"It is coming for Ponyville!" said Applejack "Oh no! We need to warn the ponies there!".

They ran off as I focused on stopping the meteor. I concentrated and I tried to veer the meteor away, but it is too much for me. My spell cut short and I was sweating and gasping.

"Eh, I seen bigger".

It is that human Justin again. I felt so angry that he smiles while a HUGE METEOR is coming towards Ponyville.

"You are calm about this?!" I screamed "Ponyville is going to get hit by the meteor and YOU ARE CALM?".

He laughed softly.

"Yeah, why not?" he said smiling.

I concentrated again, at least trying to suppress its speed.

"Wonderful evening tonight isn't it?" he said again.

My concentration got interrupted. I feel extremely angry at this creature. Why is he doing this? Why does he want to interrupt my concentration? Does he want Ponyville to be destroyed? Is that why he is following me? To see what I can do.

"Again Ms. Sparkle, you ask too many questions" he said "You need to make inferences girl".

"HOW!" I yelled "HOW IN EQUESTRIA DO YOU KNOW WHAT AM I THINKING!".

He chuckled as the meteorite fell to the ground and began destroying the forest first.

"If you want to stop the meteor, ask me politely" he said.

I hesitated.

"Hurry" he warned "Coming closer and closer and closer".

"Please stop that meteor" I said.

He nodded and smiled.

"Now that is how you ask people to do things".

He stood in front of the meteor's path, not afraid. Ponies watched him walk towards the meteor. The meteor roared over the green hills, looking bigger and bigger with every second of devastation. Justin put out his "hand" and stood there. Is he insane? He is trying to kill himself if he is going to do that. An extremely loud *BANG* happened. I covered my eyes. A unrelenting shockwave blasted me like ten feet from where I was. It was silent...Nothing is visible. Everything got covered in dust and smoke. Have ponies died? Did he failed? Even yet, did I failed Ponyville. My friends were in there...I sobbed, thinking my friends and Ponyville, gone.

"You think too much Ms. Sparkle".

Justin stood on a rock right next to me. "As a matter in fact, you are WAY to concerned. Need to be optimistic Ms. Sparkle".

I stood up. "You stopped the meteor?" I said in shock "But, nothing can stop that with its...'hands' like that".

"Well, I am no ordinary person" he said, drinking his canteen "I'd faced worse. After all, a realm guardian has to be EXTREMELY strong to do stuff like uhh...Stopping meteors".

"What is your true purpose here Mr. Justin?" I said "Why are you here?".

"You know that reason" said Justin "Better yet, ask your Queen Celestia about it. About the legend...It is coming to reality. She has been hiding the facts from you, since you have done so much for your nation".

He got up and walked. "Oh, I will clean up the mess. Don't need to thank me. Just doing business".

He disappeared into the fog. Ponyville is visible again. I flew to Ponyville, finding my friends. And went to them and tried to hug all of them.

"Are you alright guys?" I asked.

"Bah, that's nothing Twilight" said Rainbow Dash "I can take it one more time".

"You're bluffing Dash" said Spike.

Dash eyeballed Spike.

"My mane!" she said "RUINED!".

"You can just redo it again Rarity" said Fluttershy.

"I'll fix it!" said Pinkie.

Turns out, Pinkie made it worse. We laughed.

"It is not funny" said Rarity.

I giggled but the feeling again trembled me.

"You must go to Canterlot immediately" he said "Twisted Sorrows is now watching you. Canterlot is in a high security protocol. Hurry, he will kill you".

"Oh guys, sorry to say this, but I must go" said Twilight "Celestia is really expecting me now".

They whined for me to stay but they understand the circumstances. A carriage came for me and I got in. I waved at them and so did they. I kept on waving until Ponyville went out from my sight. I sighed and looked in front.

What is Celestia hiding?, I thought, I am going to question her. I must know the truth.

Ponified to Find A Possession.

[Justin]

I carefully watched Twilight make her way to Canterlot. I jumped from tree to tree, ran and got over mountains. Phew, hard work pays off; I see Canterlot from a distance. I feel something calling me so I checked my magical mirror. An image of a man in a feathered hat.

"Bronx" I said.

"Justin, how is your travels there?" he asked.

"Fairly enough" I said.

"Where are you now?" he said.

I looked around.

"Standing on top of this mountain" I said.

I heard a *WHOOSH* behind me.

"Always on time" I said.

Bronx patted me on the back. Bronx is my best friend ever since we met. We share the same strengths and weaknesses and apparently, born to be twins. He usually checks up on other Guardians. Mostly on the newbies but on the legendary masters like me who have been doing this for years now, he rarely checks up on them. Well, on occasions like this: new aliens and stuff, he has to check up that I am not destroying them.

"Good to see you friend" he said "Looks like Carina, our home".

I stared out into the place. It does look like it.

"Why are you here?" I said "Doing a mission as you can see mate".

"Seeing your progress here" he said, taking out a magical paper and pen.

He scanned through it.

"Doing good sir" he said "Well then, gonna see how the other Guardians are doing. See you back home".

"Wait" I called.

He stopped and turned around. He raised an eyebrow.

"Dude, got some newbies in trouble man, got to go ASAP" he said.

"Is that legend true here? Has a human ever entered this region before us?" I asked.

"Hm...I heard that a long battle happened here" he answered "There was a organization before us that handled these problems too. A woman leader and her squad was sent here and only 1/6 of the squad returned, like about five survivors. She reported a large number of evil spirits in this area and never reported back ever since. The survivors named the battle "The Battle of Sorrows" since a massacre ponies had died fight alongside with them. Right, got to go. See ya!".

He disappeared from my sight. I continued my journey to Canterlot. The city is filled with ponies, I can't blow my cover. Now what is that spell to turn into a pony? Ah, yes. I summoned the aura and I cast it upon myself. Suddenly, I started to feel pain. I screamed in agony. My sized decreased and my clothes morphed with me. After a minute, I am a pony.

Well, that could have gone better, I thought.

I tried to walk, but I fell. Great, now how do I walk like ponies do? Apparently, there is a pony just walking to Canterlot. I examined how he walked. So, that is how you walk...Huh, looks easy. I tried to walk like them. After several tries, I managed to walk. Canterlot's gate is now visible. I went in, looking at the shops, restaurants and houses there. Oh my gosh, almost forgot what to do. I bumped into some pony.

"Forgive me" I said.

I picked up the stuff with my hoofs. The lady's mouth is wide open.

"What?" I said.

"You picked them up with you hoofs!" she said.

I smiled nervously and hurried out. I went to a alleyway, I looked at my hoofs. My soul is human, and I am a pony. I can see my soul hand still there, so that's why.

Act normal, I thought.

I walked out in the streets again. I put on a hood so ponies won't see my face. The castle is literally twenty feet away from me, but guards blocked my way. There has to be another way. Jump to the roof of course. Yeah, I jump pretty high. the problem is, ponies will notice it.

Hm, do I have wings?, I thought, I can feel them.

I flapped them. Awesome, never flew with wings before. I really need flying lessons from Bronx since he has wings. I ascended and tried to fly there. I crashed into a clothing store for ladies. For some reason, they got on me.

This is my disguise? A flying dress?, I thought again.

I got a hang of it and I flew towards the roof. I went into a balcony, but something is there.

"Twilight" it said.

I went on the roof above the balcony, concealing myself by a tower.

"Princess Celestia" said Twilight.

She's a princess? Looks too old for a princess.

"So, how is your time in Ponyville yesterday?" she asked.

"Good without a gargantuan meteor almost killing us yesterday" replied Twilight.

Celestia is quiet. I know what she knows. Tell her.

"Celestia? Are you alright?" asked Twilight.

"It's nothing my pupil. Just a strange thought" she said.

Strange thought my butt. Wait a minute...Wouldn't the REAL Celestia do something? It is like she doesn't even care. Or...

"I met a creature called 'human' yesterday" she said "He told me you were hiding something. A secret? You can trust me right?".

"NO" she yelled "I do not want anything about this. You are dismissed".

I heard shuffling, so Twilight is leaving. Crackling noises were heard soon after.

"She almost figured it out" Celestia said "Haha, foolish children. This will be easier than I thought".

I got into the balcony.

"Ha! Gotcha" I said.

I tried taking out my sword, but for some reason, I couldn't stand upright. Oh dear.

"Who are you?" said Celestia.

"No, the real question is: WHO are you?" I said "So, are you the villain here? The one I am supposed to go after?".

She chuckled.

"So, the first pony to figure out the situation is huh? Well then, to your doom!".

She conjured several monsters and they roared. I rushed in to attack but the sword slipped and went across the room. Monsters with hands tried to carry it, but it's too heavy for them. Ha, only I and Bronx can carry that sword.

"You idiots!" she yelled "Get him!".

They turned to me and I rushed at them. I went in between a monster's legs and then kicking him out of the window. I dived as one breathed fire. I ascended, cracking the monster's head. More I killed with my ''hoofs" and soon after, it was me and her standing alone.

"Tired?" she asked.

"Nope, just getting started!" I replied, rushing at her.

She emitted a dark beam and shot many at me. I ran at a great speed, dodging all of her strikes. I found my chance and I uppercut her, sending her flying into the air. I jumped and I punched her hard which she immediately descended to the ground fast as a speeding bullet. Now it is silent as I descended. It looks like she was being possessed. Damn, that thing looks scarier without a host. But yet...It looked like a human.

"You have won" it said "But next time, I will show no mercy".

"Bring more monsters next time" I said "The more the merrier you know".

She growled and dissipated. The real Celestia moaned. I went to her to she if she is okay. Alright...Maybe I did overdid the attack. I heard guards rushing upstairs. Oh man, no time to heal her. I jumped out of the balcony, trying to fly again. But, I didn't fly, so I fell.

"JESUS!" I screamed "FLY GODDAMN IT!".

Luckily, I landed on a haystack. Huh, that's close. I don't want to show that I can take height damage from hundreds of the air. That will ruin my cover. I got out, sweeping myself up. I walked normally, seeing guards going everywhere and securing the perimeter. Now, I know the truth. I can't trust nobody...Well in this circumstances: ponies.

I Am Stuck Here.

[Justin]

A lot of military activity has been going on lately. Soldiers run through the streets now and then, and I have to be careful. Yeah, the guards are stupid. Oh, it is not suspicious to see a hooded pony walking around the streets in the afternoon. However, simple as it is, it is working...for now. Currently, I am in a marketplace. I don't know what to do now, aside getting out of here, fast. A squad of soldiers went through the crowd, searching for any suspects. A tour group is near me, so I squeezed in.

"You sir!" a soldier called.

I continued on, hoping that the soldier wouldn't look at me. He walked to the tour group I am at.

He looked at everypony, examining them. "Sir, you dropped this,” he picked up an amulet and gave it to the tour guide.

"Oh thank you!" he said, "I thought I had it with me".

I sighed and slowly crept out of the group until I bumped into something. Oh God, it was a guard.

"Watch it!" he said, "Have you seen anypony with a blue coating and an orange mane?"

"No," I replied, "Nopony at all.”

"How sure are you? Maybe you are the little rascal that hurt the Princess are you now?" he growled.

I didn't say anything. I kept my lips shut.

"Well? What are you going to say? Reveal yourself," he commanded.

"Crap, what should I do?" I thought, "Do I have permission to engage?".

He unraveled my hood and took out his spear.

"He is the one! Get backup!" he said.

I didn't do anything, just stood there thinking whether to attack or stay. Guards surrounded me with spears. He took his helm off from his head.

"Gotcha," he said, "I finally have you. Now we will take you to custody".

"If I hurt all of you guys? Will I stay here?" I asked.

He chuckled. "It is impossible and you are under the law of the Princess. You will be sentenced to exile or execution" he said.

"Oh? But you didn't answer my question: will I be able to stay here if I punched the crap out of you guys?" I asked.

"Of course not! Come, you will be punished for your crimes," he said.

"Before you go, what is your name sir?" I said.

"Shining Armor, I am Princess Twilight's older brother and Celestia's commander," he answered.

My mouth dropped. Great, should I hurt him? I thought, maybe no more overkilling.

I radiated in electricity. Soldiers backed up, pointing their spears at me.

"Charge!" Shining Armor said, "Restrain him!"

They charged at me. Time slowed down, everything moved slowly. I smiled, blasting an electricity wave. Time regained and the soldiers screamed in pain, falling to the ground. Shining Armor was scared and stepped back.

"It's alright, they are unconscious but will live," I said.

"You rascal scum," he scowled, "I will handle you myself.”

His aura got stronger and he dashed at me. I dodged his attack, doing an backflip. He quickly jumped and slashed down. I parried his attack by my massive blue sword. I countered, sending him flying into a building. I landed on the floor, sheathing my weapon and walking towards Shining Armor who was still in good condition despite the collision.

"Dude, I don't want to fight," I said, "I think I don't even have permission to fight yet. Oh wait.”

I took out the "Guardian Rule Book" and scrolled through it. Shining Armor appears to be impatient so I hurried to the section.

"Ah, rule #56, 'Guardians are not allowed to engage in combat unless attacked by' unquote" I said, "So how do you want to do this?”

He breathed heavily and readied his spear.

"Slack off bro, not going to fight" I said.

I walked off, hearing the ponies gasp as I pass through them.

I turned around. "I am your ally, just want you to know that" I told him.

I jumped to the roof of a house and started to flee. I managed to get over the wall after many bolts of magic were shot at me. I ran and got to the mountain, 3 miles to the south. I contacted Bronx before I entered in Canterlot there so I will do it again. I called him by using my magical mirror.

"Bronx," I said, "I have found information about the humans that passed through here".

The imaged fuzzed. Bronx's face appeared, and he had a patch on his face.

"Oh damn man, what happened to you?" I said.

"We got attacked" he replied, sighing "The Dark Army managed to find us, but we don’t know how. The Sanctuary has been compromised and we retreated to the old Sanctuary".

I thought for a moment.

"Is she okay?" I said.

"Yes," he said "But badly wounded. The healers are working on her now".

I grit my teeth and closed my palms tightly. I was so angry. How did they manage to find our base?

"Reports say that someone in our order gave our position away, we can't trust no one," he said, "Anyways, I have to cancel every Guardian's mission from across the dimensions. That means you too."

I looked at my travel watch. It was not working.

"My travel watch is not working" I said.

He cursed.

"We need you Justin and this is how it is. You can't come? Damn it. I am trying to read your signal but you are fading. Something is interfering with the connection"

"So a jammer? I can't teleport out?" I said.

"Make due with you supplies. You can last months," he said, "You must figure out the source of the jammer and take it out. Good luck, you are on your own."

His image shimmered and I looked at the ground. Left alone without support? Crap. What should I do? I can't be a pony since I am WANTED. I need somepony I can trust. Twilight....She knows a lot of stuff so I can ask her.

It was turning dark at this point. I went closer to the walls, examining an open spot. But there is none, soldiers walk over them, looking out for trouble. I couldn't fly since this hunk of junk is on my back, so I had to jump. I had my chance and jumped over the walls, landing on the ground. I put on my hood, progressing through the crowd of ponies. By several minutes, I was near the castle. I jumped into a balcony, and I saw a blue light shimmer in the dark; and Twilight was there with her brother, Shining Armor.

"So you came" he said "I knew you were going after my sister. You have time to explain. Little time."

I told them everything. How I was compromised and cannot get out of this universe.

"So, you are a Guardian of Realms?" said Twilight, "How many are you out there?"

"A couple thousand," I replied, "But anyway that is not the point. Some human is in here and left this place unbalanced. But, I went into a trap.”

I looked out into the starry night.

"I think he or she is blocking my way out," I added, "I think she is one of the Guardians that were M.I.A, but why would someone betray the order?"

I turned to see Shining Armor pointing the spear at me.

"That's enough talking, you will be held punishable for your crimes," he growled.

"Hey, I am ready for round 2," I said.

"Stop you guys! Can't you see what is going on?" said Twilight.

"I already know what is going on," I said, "And I am not letting anyone get in my way".

Twilight got in between us.

"Stop! I have to tell you guys something! Something about this situation," she yelled.

I slacked off a little bit. "Go on," I said.

"There were several humans that helped us during a battle. The Battle Of Sorrowful Cliff, a battle cursed for ages they say," she explained, "Many ponies died in the battle. The scribes say that some aliens helped us. Aliens that stand upright. On the battle, there was an army 'filled with darkness'. But what does that mean? They are all evil?"

I remember now. Squad #1142, the legendary squad, known to do AWESOME feats like destroying an army or killing a 200 feet high monsters. Yeah, that badass. Bronx told me that he was the last members of that squad and he remembers the Battle Of Sorrowful Cliff. Well, some of it before he died and got revived.

I sighed. "No, it means that the Dark Army was once here as well. The Dark Army are not that intelligent but they only know one thing: to kill. They can be in great numbers at a times if they are pissed off. Yeah, I heard from the veterans that every dimension was chaotic and needed to be restored." I unsheathed my sword, "As I said, I won't let your puny brother get in my way," I said. "Are we going to fight?"

He smiled devilishly. "Let’s go!"

He emitted a beam and shot it at me. I dodged it, but it exploded as I avoided it. I fell out of the castle, plummeting to the ground. I hit the ground hard. Smoke is in the air and it appears that I am in a crater. I stood up, seeing him float down.

"Not bad," I said, "But you are still weak".

"I just got started!" he said, blasting a dark wave at me.

I blocked it, but it penetrated my defense. I was blasted to a cottage, feeling weak as I stood up.

"Impossible," I said, "I am one of the best Guardians, this power...It is not normal for somepony to surpass me.”

He laughed softly as the mist began to disappear. Shining Armor now looks different. No way...he is a dark knight!

"Shit," I said, "You are a dark knight?"

"Yes," he replied "A Dark Knight possesses more power than any mortal. They command-"

"Yeah yeah, commands armies, powers and other shit. Can I continue to beat the living shit out of you?" I interrupted.

"Ha! I have more power now to defeat you, weak Guardian," he said in a cruel manner. "Prepare to die.”

I gritted my teeth. He was being possessed.

"You again," I said out loud, "Get out of him".

"Ha! You are too commanding. If you want me to get out, you will have to force me," it said.

I charged at him with my sword. I know why I felt weak: this form can't take too much power. I slashed my sword and we locked our weapons. We stared at each other for a brief moment.

"Die!" he yelled.

Shining Armor cast a darkness wave and I flew backwards again. I scattered on the floor. I got up slowly, using my sword as support.

"Foolish mortal," he said descending down towards me, "You are no match for a legendary Guardian fool. You should know your limits"

Legendary Guardian? Wait...it cannot be.

"Why..." I said, "Why betray the order?"

"They will leave you to rot, mortal. That is why I joined the Dark Army" she replied "I am Susan LionShield, the one that fell on the Battle Of Sorrows. Now you will die".

An earth spike ascended from the ground. I had not felt this pain in years. I dropped my sword; it slowly fell to the ground. It is hopeless now, I have lost. But suddenly, I saw a bright light. Am I dead? Am I too weak to continue? I grasped the light and it took me upwards. Never had I felt something this good; something so comforting. All of that soon went away as I fell into the darkness...Alone in this cruel world...

The Possession

[Twilight]

It has been a day now ever since that battle. Shining Armor is in the infirmary. Justin...He is in critical condition. He said that he is one of the best; how can he get defeated? What did he say about a Dark Knight? Part of the Dark Army? The ones who besieged Equestria into darkness? It raises many questions, but I can't think about it. I still remember the blood, spilled out because of Justin's wounds. So bloody...Gore...

"Twilight,".

Celestia is standing next to me. "I am sorry that your brother had to go through that".

"You knew?" I said.

"That horrid creature went for me, and then I knew it will go for Shining Armor" said Celestia "I never should have kept this a secret".

"Why didn't you tell me?" I asked "Your most trusted pupil?".

"This task is too dangerous Twilight. Too dangerous for the Elements as well" she answered.

We walked through the halls, going to the infirmary.

"Who is that commoner?" she asked "I felt I seen him before".

"Before? He came here?".

"I don't know. It was in a dream" she said "However, dreams are dreams".

We came up to the steps, walking up.

"Did you know about these 'humans' Celestia?" I asked.

"Yes, I knew them for a long time" she said "Many came then left".

"What do they call themselves?" I said again as we went closer to the door.

She paused as she glanced at the door.

"Guardians" she replied.

She opened the door to see a huge blue sword in the way.

"Susan LionShield! Come out!". It is Justin with the sword. He is still wounded from that battle. He suddenly put his sword down in pain. The healers told him to stay in bed.

"No" he said "I have a duty and must fulfill it". He grit his teeth and went to his knees.

"You duty is to lay in bed for now" I said, levitating his sword to the side "You are hurt".

He chuckled. "I felt worse that pain".

He laid down, folding his arms.

"So, why you came?" he said.

"I think you already know" I replied.

"Smart girl,".

"Hello commoner" introduced Celestia "I am-".

"Yeah yeah, Princess Celestia" he interrupted "Queen of all Equestria and the most powerful magician here and ya-ta ya-ta ya-ta and other things".

Celestia looked confused. I giggled.

"He can read minds" I said.

"In that case, you must know why I am here" Celestia then said.

"Yup, who am I? Names' Justin Sanders my lady" he said "Apparently, there is no TV to watch here. Fuck".

Celestia is confused again. "Your range of vocabulary is quite unknown to our kind" she said.

"You speak English right?".

"English? What is that?" I asked.

"Language? How we are communicating right now?" he explained.

Celestia and I looked at each other and then we turned back.

"We speak Ponyish" I said.

"Whatever, hey, didn't Bronx come here too?" he asked.

"Bronx Lightbringer? I kind of remember" Celestia said "I think he is dead".

"No, alive" he corrected.

"He fought on The Battle Of Sorrows and did not make it" said Celestia "He held off 10,000 soldiers by himself and there were 1,000 left on the battlefield".

Wow! This Bronx has massive power and strength!

"Yup, that's my bro" he said "He got revived after...By ME of course. The spell almost killed me since it drained much of my energy".

"You can revive?" I said shockingly.

"Yes, CLASS A Guardians can do that" he replied.

"You are a Guardian? Oh thank Equestria" said Celestia "We need your help again. A strange force is-".

"Possessing ponies...Yes, I am aware of that. She is going after Twilight up next" he said.

We were silent at the moment.

"Why me?" I asked gravely "Why in Equestria that she wants to control me".

Justin glanced at me. His eyes turned red which frightens me.

"Ah, your magic level is pretty...Good" he said suddenly "It is like you and Celestia have the same power".

I swayed nervously.

"My pupil has the same power as me?" asked Celestia.

He nodded.

"And that's why I must be around you Twilight" he said.

I blushed a little bit.

"Hey...Um that is great..." I said.

"Call you friends Twilight, I highly suggest it" he said again "She might be after them too".

[Afternoon].

My "best of friends" came over. We greeted each other and did a group hug.

"Hey Twilight" said Pinkie "What's up?".

"Lots have been going on lately" I explained "The situation is complex".

"No 'situation' is complex for me" said Rainbow Dash "Spill the beans".

"There is a 'human' that possesses ponies. Currently, it is after me and might go for you guys too".

"What is that?" asked Fluttershy "A 'human'. Never heard of it before".

"Long story" I said "Anyways, lets get you settled".

We began to walk to the dorms, but I heard voices behind me. I turned and saw no one there.

"TWILIGHT SPARKLE" a voice hissed.

I shrieked and ran to my friends. I never ran so fast in my life. As I thought I escaped, everything went silent. No birds sang, no footsteps, nothing.

"Hello?" I yelled.

I heard the evil laugh again. "Twilight...." it whispered.

I shivered again, walking backwards. I hit something and I gulped. I turned to see a horrid creature.

"Twilight..." it said again "Hehehe".

I emitted a beam. "I am warning you! I will cast the spell!" I warned.

It chuckled. "You know you wouldn't..." it hissed "Hehehe, you wouldn't even fight me. You know I am stronger".

"What do you want?" I said.

It went behind me, grasping my shoulders. "Let me help you..." it said "I can give you power. Take over Canterlot and don't listen to any rules! Overthrow Celestia!".

"No!" I yelled and stepped back "She is like my mother. She takes care of me".

"She ENSLAVES YOU DARLING!" she growled "She enslaves me and my family. How do you feel if your family has been casted away to oblivion".

"It doesn't matter" I said "You will never control me".

It smiled devilishly and went through me. I felt a strong force trying to take me over. Soon, my own hoofs started to punch me. The figure appeared again.

"You will never win" it said "You will now-".

A bright radiance of light showed itself. I simply fainted on the spot.

"Twilight..." I heard "Can you hear me?".

I slowly opened my eyes. Justin was on top of me, shaking me.

"I am okay" I said "I will be fine".

"She almost took over didn't she?" he said.

I stayed silent. He sighed and went back up.

"What happened?" asked Fluttershy "She just suddenly fainted".

"Long story ladies, now, go to your dorms. Twilight and I have to talk" he shooed them off.

They went off, disappearing into the corner. Justin turned to me and helped me up.

"Geez Twilight, you got to be insecure" he sighed.

"I didn't know what to do" I said "I...I was too weak to fight".

"Hey, I don't know what it feels like to get penetrated that badly" Justin said "I fought some guys who tried to kill you by their minds. Never worked for me. I am resistant".

I shook my head. "Resistant to mind control? Gotta teach me that spell" I suggested.

"Got it when I acquired these powers. Can't teach ya".

I sighed. "How can I defend myself against her?".

"Gotta learn Twilight. Gotta learn".

I Am The Son of Death....

[Justin]

It has been days now ever since Susan tried to take over Twilight. Things have been calm...For now. Now I am just sitting on the roof of the castle, in my human form. I watched over the ponies, eating Tuna Sandwich at the same time.

"I wonder how long I am going to stay here", I thought "It has been about a week since I arrived".

I wiped the crumbs off of my mouth. I burped and then patted my belly.

"Always good" I said.

I glanced into Canterlot again, looking for any signs of danger. Wait...That hooded pony. That one looks suspicious. I jumped down and turned into my pony form. I begin to walk into the busy streets of Canterlot. The guards opened the gates for me and I trotted away, finding the strange pony.

"Now where is that pony" I said to myself.

I scanned through the crowd. I saw the target and swiftly made through the crowd. The pony went through a corner. I trotted. As I got to the corner, the pony is gone.

"Darn".

I sensed something bad, really bad. My sense is telling me that there are at least five enemies around me; watching me. I increased my awareness and begin to walk again through Canterlot. I looked left: nothing. The right is the same. Up? Oh, just five dark ponies watching me. I stopped myself. Wait...FIVE DARK PONIES WATCHING ME!

"Take this!" I said, slashing at them. In a instant, a energy slash came at them. They dodged it and landed on the gravel.

"Who are you guys?" I said.

"By the Dark Order, surrender your sword to Susan Lionshield!" said one soldier.

"So she wants me to fight for her? Hell no!" I yelled.

I lunged at them and swiped my sword. The soldier blocked the attack but was flying across the gravel. A large explosion happened and the soldier didn't move. Suddenly, he stood up like he hadn't felt anything.

"You will pay for that" he said.

He jumped up and slashed down. I simply slashed and he broke into two. His blood went on my face as the body merely missed me. As I turned around, he started regenerating.

"Oh shit" I said "This again? I hate it when The Dark Order sends regenerating freaks after me".

The group lashed out their swords and charged. I jumped and landed on the ground like a rock, sending shockwaves everywhere. Ha, their bodies flew into different directions. As the steam settles, they were still standing. I grit my teeth in frustration.

"You cannot kill us human" a soldier said "Every minute you fight us, you will grow weaker".

"Ha! I just got started!" I yelled.

They came at me again. I beheaded a soldier's head and quickly burned his body with a fireball.

"One down" I counted.

I did the same with the other two, disarming them and then burned them into crisp.

"Three down" I thought.

The other two stood back as I looked at them. I saw Dark auras swarming over them. They changed, turning into Evil Knight. Let me explain: Dark Knights are only granted to the highest ranking of evil and way more powerful than the Evil Knight. Evil Knights are like 3x stronger than a normal man. So yeah, I am like fighting six people right now.

"GET HIM!" said one Evil Knight.

I prepared myself. One Evil Knight slashed downwards with his axe. The force wasn't that powerful than I expect it to be. I countered and quickly the Knight regained himself. The other one came from behind and great speed. I backflipped and slashed the Evil Knight's back. The Knight fell down, not moving. Just to make sure, I beheaded him and burned him.

"Son of bitch" said the evil knight "Is that how you treat your enemies?".

"No, you guys regenerate, so yeah, stuff" I replied "Who sent you Knight".

"Hmph, I knew you won't remember me" the knight said "I am Leon, don't you remember me?".

I thought. "I don't remember a Leon" I said "Sup".

He smiled. "I am your brother...Justin" he said.

"Lies!" I yelled, lunging at him. I slashed my sword at him. He blocked it. We locked swords, staring at each other.

"Ah, I knew this was going to happen" Leon said "You don't know the truth".

I yelled and did a upward slash. He was in the air and I went after him.

"You do not understand Justin" Leon chuckled "You are too young to understand".

"Shut up!" I screamed.

He went to a defensive stance. I snarled and punched him. A LOUD shockwave exploded as my fist landed on his sword.

"Your real name is Reaper" Leon said "You are the son of Death. We got raided by the Guardians. The keeper of you died trying to protect you. Where did you get that necklace from?".

"My mother gave this to me" I growled "I am not Death's son!".

I punched again, sending him downwards. Again, an explosion. The dust fades; he still stands.

"Have you not controlled your anger?" he asked "Look around you. Doesn't this look familiar...".

I looked around. I was terrified of what I have seen. Canterlot is in flames. Buildings crashed and ponies run about. I gently land to the ground. I sheathed my sword and looked around.

"Help!" said a pony. The pony looks like a cowgirl in Texas and even has the accent. "She is trapped! Rainbow Dash and the others! Help! Anypony!" she continued.

I rushed to her. I quickly turned into a pony.

"Your name?" I asked.

"Applejack. Thare is no time!" said Applejack "They are burning inside! Please help!".

I concentrated. "Let the Almighty God show mercy on the flames of evil. Holy Rain". I casted the Spell.

A huge rain cloud came about, cleansing the fire. Quickly, I picked up the debris and threw it aside. I saw the trapped ponies.

"Thank Equestria" Applejack said.

"When did the fire started?" I said.

"Thare was a fire in the castle so we ponies had to evacuate. Suddenly, it just appeared here".

I nodded and healed her friends.

"Gotta go" I said.

I went out, turning back into a human. I saw Leon floating down towards me.

"You see Reaper, you are Death's son" he said "Who caused this fire? I didn't".

"You fucking prick" I growled "I am no son of Death".

"Death seduced your mother" Leon said "Didn't she tell you that?".

"She died by Death's order" I snarled.

"Oh? Look back. She knows the truth".

I made my hand into a fist. I thought for a moment, looking back into the past.

[When I was a Kid]

"Honey...What's wrong?" said my dad.

She didn't say anything. Her face was pale and she stared outside.

"Mom? Are you okay?" I asked her.

She dropped her spoon and fork on the dining table.

"I...see him" she said "I remember".

"Mom who?" I asked, getting closer.

She stepped back, getting away from me. "Get AWAY FROM ME! STOP IT!" she screamed.

She ran upstairs crying.

[Present Day]

I didn't understand that day. But now I know. She hid the truth and told me a lie. My father did not know about this arrangement.

"Now you get it" said Leon. He walked up to me and put of his hand.

"Come with us...brother" he said "Father is waiting".

I turned, gritting my teeth. I swore to Bronx that I will never join the Dark Order. I have to keep that promise. Bronx is my brother, I trust his word.

"No..." I said "Never in my life. Even though Death is my father, I will never join his side".

"I didn't come here to fight" said Leon "You gave your answer, now I shall tell him".

He created a portal and begin to walk in it. He stopped and turned to me.

"One more thing, your mother is alive".

I gasped. "Wait!".

Too late, he went in and the portal went away. I looked on the floor. She is alive? How?

"Check the area! Clear everything!" said a voice.

I quickly turned into a pony and hid on a roof.

No no no no no, I thought, This is not happening.

I laid on the roof, sobbing. Mother...why?