Guitar Strings and Dragon Wings

Metal In Equestria : Chapter 8
The History
"Well," Celestia chimed, "I suppose it started about 2500 years ago…hmm… yes there was a great many human warriors that were brought to Equestria through a portal I had created. I conjured this spell because there was a great war between warring dragons over gemstones. The dragons terrorized the the more ancient cities of Equestria. It was a much different place back then… you see, for the dragons never sought to hurt anypony, they only wanted our gemstones."
Celestia walked over to Packie and inspected him much like Luna had. "You remind me of him… the leader… I can't remember his name after so many years. He had blond hair like yours, but it was shorter. Ah yes, now I remember. I apologize for getting off topic." Celestia blushed at losing her train of thought. "They were part of a Greek city-state and were fierce warriors. We spoke different languages but I was able to use my magic so that we could speak telepathically. These warriors came to us with shields and spears, which we ponies had never seen before. We were frightened… at first. But I explained that we were peaceful and asked for their help in showing us the use of their shields and spears, while they explained to me that a tyrant of Persia was coming to take their land."
Celestia cast her gaze to the floor. "But, I could not help him win his fight."
"Whose fight?" asked Packie.
"C'mon man," said Wallace, "It's pretty obvious who she met. She met the Spartans."
"Yes," said Celestia. "I met their King, two days before he was going to engage in battle."
"Leonidas?" asked Wallace.
"Yes, his name is clear in my mind now. In exchange for his combat experience, I gave him a charm that would allow his soldiers to become twice as strong to carry their shields, and also a charm that would increase their perceptiveness. He said 'That coupled with our lack of fear will ensure my men can see glory the next day.' However I didn't find out until over five hundred years later that the battle lasted for seven days and his army was defeated. I knew I helped play a part however when I heard that his three hundred men were a fair challenge for just over 100,000 Persians. So I believe he put my charms to good use."
Jiggs still had Celestia's prized cigarette in his hand. He breathed through his mouth and exhaled slowly through his nose as Celestia finished. "Well," he said. "that explains the armor your guards are wearing."
Celestia took his comment lightly. "Indeed, we were influenced by the Spartan's design. They were a warring state although, and we only wanted to defend ourselves."
"How did you get them back?" asked Wallace.
"Hmm…" said Celestia, "well the first time humans visited was out of necessity. Once the humans felt compelled to leave, another portal would open. That was how the spell worked."
"But Princess," said Twilight. "I had to concentrate all of my energy to open that portal. Why would another one just appear… for no reason?"
"Because Twilight, you had an incredibly strong will to open that portal and well above average magical ability. When the humans have the strong urge to return home, the second portal will open." Celestia looked at Luna. "It wasn't that way when we first made it, the book I mean. That spell was only to be used when the need arose. But if you were able to open the portal, then it was meant to be."
"So we're supposed to be here? It wasn't some accident?" asked Packie.
"Precisely." Said the princess.
Luna straightened up. "Sorry I doubted you Twilight. You are indeed powerful."
"So who else has been here?" asked Wallace.
Celestia looked at the ceiling, not to look at the colorful paintings depicting Equestria's past, but to pluck memories from long ago. "There have been visits from mostly engineers, designers, painters, some warriors. The most recent visit was about 20 or 30 years ago by a little red-haired girl. Even now I have difficulty remembering her name. Nonetheless she came because I needed her. I used the spell and it worked. Even though she was here for only two days, she helped me lift my depression. I told her the story of Equestria and she told me about her dreams. Lastly she said she wanted to tell the human world about Equestria, though I doubt they believed her."
"Well why would we have come here now?" asked Packie.
"I do not know," said Celestia, "maybe we can get a clue though. What are your professions?"
Jiggs took one final breath before dropping his cigarette to the ground. He stomped it out and blew the smoke out through his nostrils. "Well… we play songs in a band and we barely have high school diplomas."
"Speak for yourself Jiggs," said Packie, "I had a 3.5 gpa and I could go to almost any school I want."
"You're musicians?" asked Luna with a hint of hope in her voice. "That would be so wonderful to hear modern human music."
"Yeah modern…" Wallace took a sip of his jug. "…If that's what you want to call it. Here Cupcake." He handed the green jug to Pinkie Pie. She took an audible gulp.
"Would you care to show us?" asked Celestia.
"How exactly?" asked Jiggs.
"Oh I almost forgot." Celestia said. Her horn flared up in yellow. Small electric bolts radiated from the tip. She closed her eyes and the humans started floating. The bandmates' eyes flared like struggling lightbulbs and they lost concentration. They couldn't think but they could feel Celestia prodding their minds. Then there was a flash and the human fell to their feet, unharmed. They regained consciousness after a few moments and returned to their feet.
"Ahh… talk about skull fuck." Packie said.
"Not exactly." Celestia said. "I simply pried to find out what instruments you played, and I'll think you'll be glad I did when I show you these." Celestia concentrated again and three white orbs appeared in the center of the hall, much in the same way as she entered the room. The lights died down to reveal before them a guitar, bass guitar, and full drum set, complete with double bass pedals.
"I like where this is going." Said Jiggs.
The three walked to the middle of the room. Celestia eagerly anticipated their excitement.
"Wow Princess," said Twilight, " I didn't know you could create new items by reading memories."
"You'll learn how to someday." Celestia told her.
Rainbow Dash walked up to Twilight. "Hey are you sure it was a good idea to bring Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy?"
"Yes, I think so. They might as well get used to the humans since those two are the most emotionally unstable."
Packie looked at this new guitar. It had no knobs, jacks, and no pegheads either. The headstock was a black star. On the back it read in white letters "let it fly."
"How am I supposed to play this with no way to tune it or plug it in to anything?" Packie complained.
"Your name is Patrick, is it not?" asked Celestia.
Packie slowly ran his hands over the body. It looked as clean as a marble floor and felt like it too. "Yeah it is. This guitar looks so snazzy."
"Well for that guitar you see… it actually doesn't need to be plugged into anything. Also, it never needs to be tuned. Oh! I almost forgot to mention the best part." Celestia was about to finish as Packie picked up the guitar.
Packie audibly gasped. "It's light as a feather! Like it’s made out of balsa wood or something." he yelled.
"So's the bass!" Jiggs said. He picked up his black guitar as if it was a stick he found outside. The body was very small and rectangular. It was jet black and had gold strings, but as he put his fingers on them he realized that they were very comfortable. As far as style there was little to say, and that's how Jiggs liked it.
Wallace sat on the rotating seat. The chair was comfortable but he was too busy staring at the royal blue drum set. From left to right there was a high-hat, snare, top cymbal, double-bass drum, cymbal, and tenor. He rested his feet on the pedals. All the percussion equipment looked to be in pristine condition. "Do I dare hit any of it?" Wallace asked himself.
"Your guitars will play as loud as you can think, so as long they are under the influence of unicorn magic. Also, the drums are nigh indestructible."
"Kick-ass." Wallace mumbled.
"I guess it's time for a demo then." Jiggs said.