The Shinobi in Equestria
Analysis

Star was lead to his room by the guards that led him from the throne room. The walk through the castle was unnerving to say the least. So many ponies were going about their day, throwing about glances at him. What on Equestria was he? If what Celestia had said was true, they would soon find out.

The walk to his room was painstakingly long. The door was dark ebony that was at least 10 feet high. The handle was made from a dark metal that was smooth and seemed icy to the touch. As the guards opened the door, they ushered Star inside
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The guard at the head of the small squad spoke up.

“The princess’ student will be along tomorrow. Please acquaint yourself with this room. If you need anything then please don’t hesitate to ask the maids on the hallway but please don’t leave until called for.”

“Thank you gentlemen” Star spoke to the group.

“Gentlemen?” The guards spoke in unison.

“Err...Gentlecolts?” the Shinobi tried again.

“Ah” the group finally replied.

As the door closed, Star turned to get acquainted with his new room.

The room was rather dark with black, lush carpet that felt almost like it was heated by some unknown source. A fire crackled in the back of the room quietly leaving shadows dancing on the back walls. The walls were a dark grey which allowed some vision during this time of the night and had Candelabra along each wall that were lit. The windows were the biggest feature of the room which showed a magnificent feature of the castle. The garden and a pool. The window overlooked a vast garden that had flowers that Star had never seen and trees that seemed to move and breathe with nature itself. The pool in the center was carved from what looked like obsidian and had a miniature waterfall in the background that poured water that was as black as the night itself. The final feature that made Star begin to tear up was the moon. The moon was huge! It shone with such radiance that the sun paled in comparison. Its surface was brutalized by scars of years of torment but it did not mar its beauty and perfection surrounded by stars upon the billions. Star remembered under the tree earlier today when he had wished for it all to just go away. Now he felt that his life could be something here, away from the grooming and destiny to be a killer. He could make the most of here.

He approached the bed that had been set out for him and it was black satin and what felt like down feather pillows.
“This room is really something!” Star claimed as he began to undress. The Shokozu came off with ease and soon took his padded shoes off and was left in nothing but his underwear. As he settled down for the night the lights dimmed even further which brought his eyelids even further down. Sleep finally took him.

Star was awoken by a loud rap upon his door. He stumbled from bed and approached the door still rubbing sleep from his eyes. He reached for the handle and pushed it down only to have the door blown open, sending him flying back towards the bed. Star took a more defensive stance behind the bed, waiting for the culprit to emerge.

“Where is he?!” A voice was heard from the corridor. A rapid clopping of hooves could be heard just outside the door.

“Twilight please wait! You don’t want to spook Astartes!” A familiar voice cried out, far more distant than apparently Twilights.

“But princess, I really want to meet him!” she retorted almost instantly.

“You want to meet me, eh?” A voice came from behind Twilight which made her fur stand on end.

“Wha- where did you come from?” She said as she took a step from Star and fell on her rump.

“Sorry if I scared you. I didn't know if you were here to harm me or not.” Star tried to explain.

“Oh nononononono! I wouldn't hurt you! I’m Twilight Sparkle, student to princess Celestia.” She chirped lightly.

That explained the reason she was here. She was the one that was going to be examining Star today
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“Where is Celestia?” Star asked “I’m sure I heard her.”

“She probably gave up.” Twilight giggled. “I think she thinks that I’m too curious for my own good. She also holds court today.”

She was a small unicorn that was about 3ft tall which is about half the size of Celestia. She was purple with Dark purple hair that contained lighter highlights in it. The mark on her flank was what looked like a series of explosions in different shades of purple. Star looked back to Twilight only to find her blushing.

“What?” Star questioned.

“Erm...I’m sorry I didn’t expect you to look like that. Not that it’s a bad thing!” She said awkwardly whilst scratching the ground with her hoof.

Star looked down at her embarrassment. He may have been a Shinobi, but he was only a man at heart. In a flash, he was gone and reappeared dressed in his Shokozu minus the cowl.

“Wow…you really are fast! Rainbow Dash would really love to meet you.” She pointed out as she raised her head again.

“Erm…ok, now about these questions that you were going to ask me...when are we going to start?” Star began to change topic to bury his own embarrassment from her observations.

Twilight smiled. “We can start whenever you feel comfortable. We can even do it here if you like.”

“That would be nice.”

“Ok!” Twilight moved towards the door and closed it, giving them some much needed privacy. She ushered Star towards the fire to sit and begin the questioning.

“Alright, first question. Where are you from?” She asked with almost unnatural curiosity.

Star replied matter of factly “I’m from a world called Earth. It is a world with incredible biodiversity and humans are the dominant species on the planet.”

“Ok and what do humans eat?”

A small smile crept up Star’s face as he prepared his answer “Humans are Omnivores. We can eat Vegetables AND meat!”

Twilight audibly gasped as she heard the news and took a step back.

“You eat innocent animals?” she cried out.

“No, we usually ate animals that were not sentient. They have no higher brain functions and can’t converse like we are now.”

Still unnerved, though somewhat calmed, Twilight pressed on.

“What is the average lifespan of a Human?”

“To my knowledge, Humans live for about 70-80 years.” Star responded.

“Only 80 years? The average pony lives for around 150-200 years in Equestria.”

Star’s jaw dropped. 200 years?! What kind of time is that? Think of all of the stuff you could do.

Twilight continued.

“What age is classed as an adult and how old are you?”

“Humans are classed as an adult at 18 years old but are legally allowed to reproduce at 16. Also I’m 19.”

“Wow, ponies are classed as an adult at about 40 years…wouldn’t that be weird!”

Jesus. That would seem awkward to those that didn’t know about Star’s species. Still it would be funny to see those embarrassing moments when he may prove that a ‘child’ could kill them in a blink of an eye. But enough of that.

“Ok and what are Humans capable of? Are you guys particularly strong? I certainly know that you are fast!” She babbled on.

“Erm…actually, that is kind of my special thing. Some humans have abilities that are considered way above normal.”
Star continued.

“An average human can run at about 15mph I think but I can run to such speeds at a moderate distance that it looks as though I am teleporting.”

“Most humans are not all that strong or fast either. Some are just born with a gift, like me. We usually rely on our wits to outsmart the enemy.”

Twilight piped up. “Can I have a demonstration of your speed? Please Star?” Her eyes grew to cartoonish sizes and stuck out her lip.

No soul alive could truly resist that kind of face. It was heart wrenchingly cute. Even for a killer like Star.

“Ok, I guess I can show you a trick. Now watch closely. I’m going to get Celestia’s crown.” Star had a quick stretch.

“HA! Fat Cha-“Twilight was cut off by a slight breeze to see Star standing there with Celestia’s crown in hand.

Twilight stood there in awe!

“By Celestia…”

“That is how I acquired it Twilight, yes.” Star chuckled.

Soon a shouting and heavy stampede could be heard in the distance.

“Search the castle guards! Not a spot left un-searched! Find that crown!” A captain could be heard ordering men down each corridor.

“I think that I should return this right away…”Star laughed before disappearing from sight.

Twilight blushed furiously once he was out of sight.

Star appeared in the throne room with a shocked crowd giving him space as he ‘materialized’ in front of them. Celestia sat above them upon her throne with her mane in her face with nothing to keep it back. Star turned only to be grabbed by a white aura and floated toward the princess herself. The princess started to change the look of surprise to a smug gron as she put 2 and 2 together and capture the crown-napper.

“Ah, hello Astartes. I was wondering what the ominous wind was before my mane fell. It really nice ability you have there but I think I will be taking that back now.” Celestia chuckled.

Celestia raised the crown from Star’s hands and lowered him to the ground and began to replace her crown that was holding her mane in place.

“That was my intention princess. I was simply showing Twilight what I could do.” Star began to laugh along with her.

“Could you have at least done it when I wasn't holding court? You terrified everyone, especially my guards.”

“I’m sorry Celestia, it won’t happen again…during court.”

“I’ll be ready the next time you try.” As soon as the words left her lips, the crown was gone again and Star was nowhere to be seen.

Celestia gasped and looked about in confusion before crying out “ASTARTEEES!” She was cut off as her mane fell in front of her face, stopping her shouting and she began chortling quietly as her subjects looked around in panic.

Laughter could be heard from the back of the court as a shadow could be seen barely leaving the throne room.

“Oh yes, this change in life could be very fun indeed.” Star declared as he walked back to his room, crown in hand
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“And I think I will have some grand friends to go along with me.”

Author's Note

Third chapter down. Now to let Star stretch his legs. Onward!