Final Fantasy Equestria

Chapter One: A Strange Occurrence

“As my first encounter I never expected of meeting with a yellow winged mane….”

Years have passed after my brother fateful battle with Zemus and my study of creating another crystal was promising though there’s been a slight humming sound to it. Preparations would take several hours collecting ingredients so I left only for a few hours before hand. I’ve been working on a teleporting crystal reaching far beyond my limits covering every inch of my world and a place that no human could accomplish without aid. It’s now noon as I prepared the crystal for its experiment still the humming sound lingered within it, as the pathway emerged it was filled with binding light. As I have expected it was a successful run now was for the final task to test upon me but I was confident in my works.

Stepping inside I had to shield my eyes from being blinded I took a feet inside until the entrance vanished. I thought of Baron and shortly a portal showed up, presenting an image of the castle. I began to think of other places Fabul, Damcyan, Mount Ordeals, Chocobo Forest, Mysidia, Torian, Underworld, The tower of Babil and Zot, and lastly the moon. I stood there gazing at all the portals amazed that it actually works, soon a faint rumble rock the dimensional plain and the portals shattered like glass only leaving the moon portal standing. I heard a maniacal laugh emanating from the portal then the humming sound grew louder, the rumbling reaching the magnitude of such velocity until becoming a horrid shrieking sound forced me to my knees. I was trying to cover my ears but my resistance was futile the pain was too much “GUAAAAAAAH” I collapsed, starting to black out.

It felt like a decade floating throughout the plain slowly regaining my strength but I still remained the same when I entered, interesting. Turing right side up or what I thought was right; I started to wonder across the dimensional plain of light. The humming within the crystal had vanished, reassuring me that whatever caused it was gone. A faint laughter appeared behind me could it be I found a way out, yes finally a way out. I heard the sounds come clearer of birds chirping, children laughing, and bustling of a town no longer I’ll be stranded in this plain I made my way through the portal.

I found myself in the outskirts of a town things seemed vibrant here and somehow cheerful. I took several steps away from the portal only to interrupt by a faint humming sound, one that I learned to despise. I heard a shattering sound have my own ears deceived me, I turned quickly to see if the portal was there. Despair had stuck; the crystal I created had been decimated as I walked though leaving me stranded here. Why must I always be tortured for efforts of my own gain? I had pondered of what could have gone wrong but I couldn’t think on an empty stomach, so I headed for the town not far from me.

Wondering around I’ve found a local bakery called the “Sugercube Corner” so I made my way inside. I had a feeling of being watched, turning I saw nothing there but only to be interrupted by my stomach growls. Inside a sweet aroma filled the air as a cupcake was left unattended on the counter. The cupcake was delectable never before I tasted something so sweet, hoping that they accept Gil I left 200 at the counter it seemed like an appropriate amount. With a partly full stomach I couldn’t help but to look around inside the store but there was nothing useful for me. While leaving, I caught out of the corner of my eye that a shadow had run past me, most likely a rodent so I paid no mind. It was strange that I saw no sighs of inhabitants clearly something was amidst. Though I wonder who or what could possibly lived here?

Soon afterward I heard sounds around a corner of a creature rummaging through trash. Rushing over I caught myself face to face with a winged lion posseting a scorpion tail. Lifting its head from the trash container it turned to me growling as it knocked the container away. I had its attention now it was slowly walking up to me probably wondering of how I tasted. What kind of beast was this; I’ve fought monsters before but never something like this, being on the defense I waited for it attacks first. While getting my stance ready the creature moved with high speed lashed out with its claws knocking me over and pinning me down to the ground.

I could feel my lungs being crushed by the beast; I think he might have broken a rib. I can’t support his weight he has to get off; kicking the creature in the gut it recoiled off of me only to use its tail as a counter aiming at my chest. The tail had punched a hole into a wall if that would of hit me, I’ll be a goner. We were both on the defensive circling each other waiting for the right time to strike until it charged at me unleashing a fury of slashes. Having to jump back each attack, there was no way of me defeating this beast with hand combat so I had to rely on my magic.

“Let’s see how you handle this!” lighting a ring of fire around the beast.

At first he was startled with flames rising from the grounds but it didn’t stop him from bursting through them and tackling me across the street while doing so. Then the beast unfurled his wings taking off into the air circling above me. Getting ready to do an aerial dive with sharpened claws I extended my palm out and shot Thunder but the beast did a barrel roll to avoid the shot. Next thing I knew I was being carried off from my shoulders and was about to be piled drive into the ground. I couldn’t escape without injuring myself but being a midday snack sounded worse.

I grabbed the beast’s arms and used Thunder, it was painful, and we were both plummeting toward the ground luckily for me the beast cushioned my fall enough were I didn’t break any more bones. Doubled over in pain, I had to lean against a wall and a barrel to prop myself up, only to see the beast stirring slowly on the ground. I heard a clanking sound beside me when I turned to look it was a hi-potion, I don’t recall bringing any but that didn’t stop me from glugging it down. I knew for sure someone had snuck by and placed it there, whoever it was I had to thank him or her later. Feeling revitalized and most injuries spontaneously healed I flaunted a bit then beats eyes had turned bloodshot, releasing poison from its tail, and its muscles bulged twice as larger than before.

Enraged the beast started demolishing anything near it from walls to street carts. This is not good if this keeps up someone might get hurt, I picked up a stone and threw at its head now I had to lure it out of here.

“Foul beast, your fight is with me” and threw one directly at its eye. Letting out a deafening roar shattering windows nearby it rushed madly at me. Running away the beast was hot my heels, ramming through obstacles, destroying some walls like they rice paper picking up speed until we reached outside of town. Our fight continued from there on but the enraged look had left from the beast form the chase.

Its breath was ragged, drooling more than normally, movement slowed, and its attacks far weaker than before. Now it was my turn to be on the offensive, using Blizzardra I froze the beast in place and was casting Quake next. He was knocked into the air; trying to recover but I place a gravitational sphere close to him though he avoided it, tough he didn’t expect me to teleport behind him, knocking him into the sphere. The force of the sphere drove the beast into the ground repeatedly until it disappeared; walking up to it I lifted the beast to my face.

“If I ever catch you here again I’ll make sure make a skin rug out of you”. Delivering a devastating back hand across its face the beast went sprawling into a trunk of a tree breaking its fang, letting out a cry while stepping closer to me “Please” I said already rubbing my writs to backhand him again.

The beast let out a yelp and flew away into the depths of a forest leaving me to pick up its fang from our battle, seconds after figures emerged from the shadows and within houses. Were these inhabits of this town the-there just ponies. They came in different colors and varieties. I just stood there frozen in place as they stared at me. Why do most of my interactions have to be awkward?

At my first thought I sought out to curse the moon only to realize a large amount of species have gathered around me. I heard whispers among them

“What is it? How did he get here? Does it talk? Do you think he’s part of Luna’s guards?” the crowd pondered with every step they took toward me.

I was causing a large situation I couldn’t handle. I’ve no interest of staying much longer without knowing where I was and causing trouble by my appearance, I saw a clearing through the crowd. With haste I made past the crowd, toward the depths of the forest to collect my thoughts and find information during the night.

After entering the forest I found myself exhausted after all the running I did, I don’t usually get tired this easily I think am still being infected by whatever happened within the dimensional plain. My means of consumption were apples at least it help gaining what small strength I had. If I were to explore during the night, I might as well have rest until then.

“Man of darkness you are nothing without me, soon you shall feel my wrath….till then suffer Muhahahahaha!” said the voice with deep melodic tone.

What a horrible nightmare at least its night, time to depart for the town. The moon was full of radiating light above the village, it reminded me of what happened in the plain; some lights were left on forcing me to dwell within the shadows. Up ahead I saw a library with lights on “This could be a valuable chance to gain information” saying with a bit of amusement in my voice while walking toward it. Peering inside I noticed inside a small purple dragon with green spikes and a purple unicorn, from what I saw it accorded that there were several variety of these ponies existed. Then she started to write a letter I couldn’t help but over hear.

“Dear Princess Celestia, things have been going well expect for a mantacore attack in the town, most of us hide from sight until something in dark armor showed up facing it in combat. I thought it was Luna’s guard mare but he was standing on his hind legs when he fought and clearly did not look like a pony. Before the fight started I went to grab Fluttershy but when we got there it was over. When the mantacore left we all went to see who it was but as I got there the thing fled into the forest. I was told by numerous ponies that his magic was strong and destructive keeping the mantacore at bay. Tomorrow I plan to ask ponies about it later to see what comes up yours truly, Twilight”.

It would be best if I came here when no one’s around to look around the library so I took my leave only to head out of town. On my way out I bumped into a gray Pegasus dropping a bag of muffins. Lucky for me her eyes misdialed when she was searching frantically for them. I picked some up and placed them on a crate by her and whispered “Look behind you” into her ear. It took her time to realize that I said that but I got around a corner of a house waiting, soon I heard her thanks. It felt good to help somepony out from the shadows least then I wouldn’t have to worry about them being scared of me. When I turned around the corner to see her leave I noticed she left a muffin behind for me I don’t know why but I said you’re welcome under my breath. I guess things are finally looking up for me, heck maybe I’ll stop by the Sugercube corner again and buy a cake of course if I can.

The outskirts presented nothing for me but a small house in the distance without lights. This would make a great shelter for the night so I walked over opening the door slowly to seep inside. As I had a closed the door lights had been turned on I made a huge mistake about this house. Turning around I was confronted by a pony hiding behind some furniture shivering.

“Eep go away don’t take a step closer.” She said with dread “You hurt my friend how could you be so mean” Holding tears back.

I don’t recall ever hurting a pony when I got here. “Please calm down I don’t plan on hurting anyponies” reaching out with my hand.

“That’s not true you said that you were going to make a skin rug out of him.” She said leaning over the couch and pointing at me.

Wait did she said skin rug the only moments I said that was… you can’t be serious. It donned on me that what she was actually talking about wasn’t a pony but the beast I fought earlier today.

“That thing today that attacked the town was your friend? How can even be friends with it!?” throwing my hands into the air with slight notice of astonishment.

“That thing has a name and it’s Freddy, thank you very much.” Again she leaned over the couch.

“Well explain to me howFreddy[i/] got into that town then and why he attacked me in the first place?” sitting down on a chair beside me.

“Oh ummm heh” hanging her head from me to avoid any eye contact. It was easy for anyone or anypony to tell she was hiding something.

“You’re only fooling yourself it’s obvious to tell you had something to do with it.” Standing up and walking towards her placing a hand on her head.

She turned away from me “Alright but please don’t mad at me.”

“I assure you I won’t hold any grudges but you must tell how this came to be.” Returning to the seat I was previously was and gesturing her to sit as well. She sat down and began to tell me what she knew.

“I see, you were tending to one of his wounds and went inside to get bandages when a bright light filled the sky followed by the sound of breaking glass. Do you know what could have caused this?” I said also wondering how exactly.

“Yeah when I came outside to patch him up he was gone and the only thing there was a small glowing shard.” Hanging her head again “Ooh it’s entirely my fault I knew I should have brought him inside.”

“Don’t be so quick to kick yourself down, further more tell me about this shard you found.” Removing one of my gauntlets to wipe away a tear from her eye and lifting her chin up. I knew my helm was on concealing my face but this mare knew I had companion behind it. She nodded her head and flew to a shelf above taking a small wooden box presenting it.

“I don’t know much about it, but I held on to in case somepony might know it is.” Reviling a small fragment that glowed with a warm sapphire color light much like the one I’ve made. No, I saw I made destroyed entirely why was there a fragment left? Questions drove my mind into a state of confusion until the yellow mare waved her hoof in front of me.

“My apologies I was lost in thought, this here is actually a crystal shard you acquired. It may not look like valuable but they possess powerful magical powers once formed into a complete crystal. The process of making them is time consuming as I learned from my own work though the power it has from then is far beyond unimaginable.” clasping the small crystal fragment tightly within my hand.

“You seem to know a lot about it; maybe it’s for the best if you held onto it” Placing her hoofs on top my hand, looking up to me.

“Thank you, by the way I never did get your name.” inserting the crystal into an undersized pouch along my waist.

“Oh, my name is Fluttershy it’s nice to meet you, even if you did hurt Freddy. What’s your name?” exchanging her hoof for a hand-to-hoof shake or what I guessed it would be.

“My name is Golbez and I am sorry for what I had done to Freddy hope you can forgive me.” Meeting her hoof and shaking it.

We spent most our time talking about whatever we could over freshly baked cookies I only had two but it felt like I was eating hay, she didn’t seem to question the fact I was completely different from most of the inhabits here. It was middle of night when I almost fell out of my seat from drowsiness, Fluttershy insisted of me to stay but I was already making my way out of her house. She came right next to me placing her hooves on my shoulders soon enough I was being pushed back inside. How in the world was she able to easily do this? Slowly being pushed into a single bedroom that Fluttershy prepared for guests I didn’t want to stay but I was far too sleepy to disagree. My senses became imbalanced and flopped on the nearest bed I found.

An eerie voice told me this“Don’t think you can hide from me, I will find you again Golbez” as bright red eyes filled my dreams.

Again I had a nightmare but this time being consumed by darkness then a small faint light appeared, I tried to reach for it but the darkness held me securely. I swore that I heard that voice before but when? The rest of my dream was a blur and confusing making it hard to remember anything. The sun had gleamed through the window and found its way to my eyes as I heard voices outside. To the left of my bed a small breakfast mostly consisting of fruits was made, I picked one of the apples and listened in to the conversation. Fluttershy was speaking to Twilight about something I wasn’t able to make most of it but got out a few sentences.

“Fluttershy that’s not what I ask, I said have you seen someone come by here in dark looking armor” tapping her hoofs impatiently.

“Yes I have Twilight in fact he is inside my house this very moment” with a pleasant smile, leading her over.

Thanks a lot Fluttershy remind me not to ask you for a hiding spot. Well looks like my cover is blown; might as well introduce myself to her now, such calamity.

Opening the door I meet face to face with twilight tension was growing “Well I was planning on visiting your library earlier today but looks like I’ll have to miss out”.

“Relax were going to head over there anyway but you’re going to work for me till I find out what to do with you” nodding her head in admiration.

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing me and I defiantly couldn’t stop myself laughing out loud “What makes you think I would work for you”.

“Well it sure sounded like you needed to go there pretty badly I guess you can say goodbye to it” Great now she’s making look like an idiot the nerve. Then Twilight started to leave me behind so I looked over to Fluttershy she pointed out for me to go, I nodded and caught up with Twilight.

“Ok then if you’re going to play hardball I guess I have no choice so what do you want me to do organize your books” shrugging as we walked.

“A bit yes but I am just going to ask you some questions that’s all” looking back, waving goodbye to Fluttershy.

“Oh so now I am being interrogated isn’t this nice” crossing my arms letting out a big sigh.

“If you want to be we can go to Pinkiepie’s place” guesting over to the sugercube corner.

“Pinkie who now…Enough games let’s just head toward the library”. When entering the house I didn’t think the door would be a problem until hitting my head on the door frame and landing flat on my back.

I swore that Twilight was laughing at me; she caught herself before I glanced over and the dragon laughing still so I just glared at him until he stopped. When I stepped inside it looked like an aero made its way through the shelves knocking the books in small piles everywhere.

“Have a seat Golbez am going to need some questions answered and send a letter for Princess Celestia, first off where did you come from?” magically levitating a pen and scroll in front of her.

Honestly I was expecting this question sooner or later so I told her I was born a blue planet but my origins were from the moon. The look on her face from it my answer was of shock and confusion, also she looked pale. Twilight recovered in brief moment and the questions followed it took two hours for us to be done at the end she look tired I couldn’t blame her hearing about a person who’s ancestors lived on the moon; the moon was rising to quarter of night.

“Well I think were done now all there’s left to do is send the answers you’ve given me to Celesita, you said that you needed books right? We’ll have a look around then while I’ll figure what to do with you when I get back, come on Spike.” And the small purple dragon followed her up the stairs glancing back me once.

With that I made my way toward one of the small pile of books and rummaged up what could help me. All I found were two of history books, one of geography, gems, magical instruments, and an interesting storybook about the moon. With these books I sat down by a desk and began reading close to midnight. The only book I finished was about geography charting a map for further use until Twilight came down the flight of stairs it reminded me of when my brother would come and visit my living corner to greet me with dinner sometimes. I hanged my head wondering if they knew where I was, being worried for my safety.

Then I felt a hoof on my shoulder, “Its late Golbez I have to wait for a letter from Celesita how about you stay here for tonight, there’s a bed made already and for tomorrow you’re going to be working by then” organizing the books I’ve picked out on the desk.

With those words I got up and thank Twilight for her hospitality. Thinking maybe being stuck here wasn’t much of a horrible thing at least I found some caring ponies enough to help me. A candle had lightened by itself when I entered the room; it was all organized unlike the main room of the library. I began to take off my armor when a small picture fell from them picking I realized it was picture of my brother and I. Sitting down on the bed staring at the picture, reminiscing of the things we did, oh brother where art thou.

I had a dream but this time it wasn’t disturbing as the rest, it was a peaceful memory of my brother and friends celebrating in the after years of Zemus defeat, with me out of my armor enjoying the festival. Waking up I saw that Twilight and Spike were gone; when I stepped into the main room I noticed a note on a desk. It was from Twilight telling me to head toward a barn outside of town to help somepony named Applejack. Walking there didn’t take much time but I felt out of place when so many ponies were giving me strange looks at least few of them said hello while they walked passed me. At the entrance I saw an orange mane wearing a hat waiting I suppose that was Applejack so I greeted her with an open hand.

“Well you sure know how to keep a mare waiting now come on were burning day light!” dashing away with only work on her mind.

“Wait you haven’t told me what to do yet!” so I followed her into an orchard of apple trees.

End of Chapter 1
Teleporting crystal was destroyed
Banana-nut muffin added to inventory
Mantacore Fang added
Key item added Crystal shard
Remaining Gil 2,300
Key item acquired “Twilight’s note”
Key item Found World map