The Guardian Of Equestria

"Gift?"I questioned raising an eyebrow.

"Yes the coin."

"Wait you sent the coin?"

"Yes I found it in some old things of mine and thought it would help you regain your memories."

"I see. How did you get- ok! Is there any way I can make her stop shaking her flank!"

"Plot. And you just have to wave your hoof in front of you."

"Wait plot?"

"Yes plot. Not flank. There is quite the difference."

"Huh. I've been saying flank all this time." I then waved my hoof causing the Zecora figure to turn into gray smoke.

"Ok back to- where are we?" I questioned as I now found myself standing in a new bedroom. This was a huge bedroom at that. It was dark but oddly lit good enough by moon light to be able to see. The floor was black marble, which had small white specks that almost seemed like stars. To the left of the bed was a balcony that looked over who knows what was out side. There were dressers and shelves as well at some ends of the room. The room also had giant stone pillars that almost seemed to be the only reason that the room was held up by. In across from the bed was two big doors that had these black metal handle bars, making the bed the first thing you see as you walk in. On the bed the covers were a dark blue color like Luna's coat. The bed also had these thin see through curtains that were like Luna's mane.

"This place looks familiar..." I noted. Which made Luna give a big smile. I didn't like it at all, something about this room gave me an uneasy feeling as if something bad that I regretted happened here. I tried to shake the feeling but no such luck. Luna was happy to know I recognized this place, there has to be some happy and special moments. I placed a small smile on my face and tried to act as if I remembered something happy here, for Luna's sake.

"You seem to know more about me then your leading on. So why don't you tell me what's going on, why I can't remember anything and why you know so much about me?"

"Me and my dear sister know you quite well actually. As for what is going on, those are the side effects of the magic you use, the soup, and the coin all mixed. It should not last that long. It is only for a while that you be looking at flanks and plots. I thought it might be better to change somethings about you for your own good."

"What do you mean?"

"Your dream at your party was right but I was not allowed to tell you that, not there. You had a cold stone heart back then, always putting your job over everything else. I thought I might change that, make it possible for you to fall in love. When you find that perfect somepony you won't be turning them down this time." Luna explained.

"That would explain the plot fetish." I joked causing Luna to giggle.

"So why take my memories was I that bad of a person?"

"Neigh. You were a great person, one that I looked up to. Though I would imagine that living the way you did back then could be quite lonesome. That is why I felt it was best to change that small part of you. That is why I asked Zecora to help me. As for why you don't have memories, that is all because of Gallus."

"Who?"

Luna's face saddened, "It makes me sad to know that you don't even remember your own brother. Gallus is responsible for you begin here."

My eyes widened could the man I fought have been my brother?

"Luna listen to me how does my brother look like? Does he have this purple color to him. A strange purple smoke around him?"

"No. That is nothing like your brother. Who in Equestria are you describing?"

T"There was a human I fought that looked like that."

"That's impossible you and Gallus are the only human in exists right now."

I told Luna everything not a single detail was left out this time. By the end of it all she seemed calm and collected.

"I see. I must tell my sister at once."

"Wait!"

Luna stopped in her tracks.

"I don't think he'll attack anyone else he seems interested in me. Beside it probably won't be for a good while."

"Good. That gives you time to move to Cantorlot." She proclaimed.

"What? I'm not going any where I'm staying in Ponyville."

"You do not speak that way to your mistress. You shall obey my orders!" Luna shouted, her eyes glowing bright white. The sound of her enraged voice shook the entire room, causing the floor to break allowing even more bright white light into the room.

My heart fill itself with sadness and anger, "Luna I am not your servant, I am your friends and if you can't see that then just leave my head!"

Luna slammed her hooves on the ground breaking the ground and allowing even more light into room. I shut my eyes and found myself waking up to morning's light. I walked around the Zecora's home to find that I was the only one there. 'Guess Zecora knew Luna would explain everything.'

While walking around I find a blank sheet of paper and a quill, and began to write a small note for Zecora.

To Zecora

That was quite the trick you and Luna had. Thanks for the help either way though.

I'm heading back to Ponyville. I'm sure that the rest of the group will be happy to see me.

Signed, Maxis

I then left the note somewhere noticeable, so she could find and read it and not worry about my disappearing act. From there I went back into town. When I got there I had the urge to walk around as if I was new in town. After a while I decided to go to one spot in particular, the school.

I sat down in front of it staring at the burned remains of the school house just thinking, 'what if?'... What if I wasn't here?, what if I failed to protect them?, what if I was too weak?

"That use to be the school in this town." A feminine voice spoke up from behind me. It was Ms.Cheerilee, she walked up and sat right next to me. "They're going to rebuild it. I know you're probably asking why it's burn down. Well there was an accident. It would have been worse if it wasn't for someone."

I knew what had happened, and from the looks of it she didn't know it was me. Curiosity got the better of me, I wanted to know what her thoughts were about this unfortunate event was.

"Who was this someone?"

"He... he is an odd creature. One who wasn't liked by many when he first arrived, even know someponies don't like him. Some think he's a danger to us because we knew nothing about him.  Everyone thought he would hurt us, but over time he grew on most of us and gain our trust, especially with this incident. He raised the bar for stallions and made quite the impression on mares as we'll."

"What do you think of him?"

"Me? I think he's a young, smart, sweet, reliable, and trusting even if he did lie to me. It was a small white lie though. He was helping some of my students out."

"What's his name?"

"Maxis. He's sweet and all but I feel bad. He's going to live a lonely life style. He doesn't seem to care about looking for that special somepony.  I worry about him."

"Then why don't you ask him out."

"No I can't he's just a friend. Besides I'm too old for him."

"Nonsense. You don't look any older then 20."

"Stop, you're making me blush."

"I'm serious you don't look that old." I what I said was true I meant every word. She didn't look old at all. She would be a perfect wife to some stallion one of these days. Now what she said had caught my attention, she sounded just like Luna.

She stared at me for a while, "What's your name? You're definitely not from here."

'Crap think fast Maxis, think fast. What would be a good fake name?'

"Shadow End." That name somewhat felt right, but I knew that I would have to change it later if I am to change into a pony again."

"Hello Shadow End. I'm Cheerilee pleased to meet you." She introduced herself.

"So tell me what brought you to Ponyville?"

"Nothing really. I just happen to be passing by thought I'd visit a friend who lives here."

"Who?"

"Her name is Twilight Sparkle. I haven't seen her in almost a year." I know that lie to her again isn't good but I had to make it believable. So she thinks I don't know about Twilight being an Alicorn.

"Hehe you'll be surprised by all she through."

"What do you mean?"

"Oh nothing." She giggled.

"I have to admit this is quite a nice and peaceful."

"Yes. Most of the time." She agreed before staring at the burned remains of the school. I never really noticed how important the school was to her and the town.

"I caused all this..." I mumbled.

"What was that?"

"Nothing. Excuse me I need to go."

"Wait...how long are you going to stay?"

I thought and thought about it for a few seconds before answering her question.

"If you want we can meet up at Sugar Cube Corner tomorrow around three, after that I think I'll keep moving on."

She smiled, "I'd more than be happy to see you tomorrow at three."

With that I stood up and walked on to Twilights home. Once there I opened the door to a small dragon sweeping the floor.

"Welcome to the library." He greeted.

Hoof steps came from up stairs as Twilight came out and greeted me.

"Hello welcome to- Maxis!? What are you doing here? I thought you would still be at Zecora's until tomorrow."

"Well that was the idea, but some things happened and well. I'll fill you in."

"Maxis? Ok he clearly is a unicorn, not a human." Spike cut in.

I looked at Twilight with a puzzled look.

"Didn't you tell them?"

"I told you'd be staying at Zecora's. I thought it would be better if you told or, ah showers them, this."

"Alright I guess that's reasonable enough."

I then filled in Spike as we went up stairs with Twilight so I could fill her in with what had happened last night. Though I didn't tell her about ms. Cheerilee.

"Well that sure seems like a lot to take in for one night."

"Yeah. Hey think you can send a letter to Celestia telling her to make sure Luna doesn't go all nuts about taking me back?"

"Sure."

"Wait how old are you?" Spike questioned.

I shrugged, "No clue. Not yet anyways."

"Shadow End. I thought I'd find you here." A voice announced from downstairs.

"Ms.Cheerilee."

"Shadow End?" Twilight muttered to me.

"Ah tell you about that later."

"Twilight here is one of the books you lent us." She pulled a book and placed it on top of a table, "it's one of the few that made it out unscathed."

The book caught my attention. It was called Fallen Angel, the cover was of a human like creature with giant bird wings being dragged down by black chains as he reached for a city on top of some clouds. The city was fenced off by giant gold fence with tall towers and and a golden shine that came from the city. The name rang a couple of bells but it didn't seem too important.

I caught myself saying, "That's not how it looks."

"Excuse me?" Cheerilee questioned.

"The city, Fallen Angel, it doesn't look like that."

"So you've read the book. Almost everyone thinks that the creature is the fallen angel."

I caught what I had said, but it looked like no one else did.

"No. I've only heard things about it."

"The creature is called a human. This book was out way before Maxis ever showed up, but after he did he this book became really popular."

"How you'd even learn about this book."

"My friend Lyra. She is a really big human fanatic."

"Right."

"Oh why doesn't I show you around town."

"Ah no I-"

"Oh come on Shadow End. Let her show you around town."

I turned to see Twilight with a grin on her face that told me, this is pay back for prank week. Which made me laugh out loud causing both mares and dragon to just stare at me. To think that little old Twilight would get me back when I am in the up most uncomfortable situation. I never thought that ol' little Twilight would get me back.

"Ok *gasp* ok *gasp* I'll I'll go around town just done me a favor will yeah. Send my message and is it fine if I stay here for the night?"

Twilight just gave me a look, as if saying what happened to your place?

"Yeah. It's fine just don't be out so late ok."

I smirk as I went down stairs to ms.Cheerilee.

"Yes mother! I promise to be back home before dinner!"

Cheerilee laughed and with that we both walked out of the library and went out around town. Soon after going around re-meeting some ponies I began to notice some things that got me upset. They were a hole lot nicer to me as a pony then when I first arrived as a human. Though it got under my skin and at some point I felt like telling them it was me. Though for my sake I didn't tell them.

We had actually spent the entire day with each other. By their end of the day as the sun began to set we found our selves at the top of a hill close to a cliff right under a small tree.

"Today was a lovely day." Cheerilee sighed.

"Yeah. It most definitely was."

As the sun continued to go down I noticed a small flower at the edge of the cliff. For some odd reason I felt like picking that for her. I stood up and began to walk over to it.

"Shadow. Where are- oh be careful!"

"Oh don't worry about me. I won't get too close to the edge."

I got a few 5 feet away from it when I decided to try and use my magic to pick the flower, but it didn't work so I got closer and closer. Then finally I got the flower.

"See nothing bad happened." I told Cheerilee. Her smile brought a nice warm feeling that I've never felt before.

*crack* "The hell?" I looked down I was all the way to the edge of the cliff. How did I not notice this?

*CRACK* The ground below me completely broke sending me free falling down. The last thing I saw was me about to hit the ground. Then absolute darkness.