Chapter One: First Encounter
Okay, my name is Goku, I know that much about myself... But how did I get here? And better yet, where is here? All good questions Goku had asked himself. But he knew standing around all day, questioning his existence, wasn't going to get him answers. So he started walking, delving deeper into the Ever Free Forest.
Goku decided to hop to the treetops in hopes of scouting out civilization. Better stay in the treetops to conceal myself from ground predators and to hide from air predators... Only small creatures can live in these thin branched sections of the trees. Goku took note of the smoke in the distance. He also noticed that it wasn't growing thicker, signaling that it must be a controlled campfire, or coming from a chimney. Finally, creatures that seem to be self-aware. I'll watch them for a day, determine whether they are friend or foe, then I'll either incapacitate and interrogate, or befriend them and ask friendly questions and guidance!
Goku got excited and started dashing as fast as he could on all the thin branches without causing too much of a ruckus. Almost immediately he got tunnel vision as his surroundings blurred from extreme speed, and all he could see was the object of his focus; the smoke.
He stopped twelve meters from the smoke. As if automated he breathed in through his nose and out through his mouth, assuming a comfortable position out of sight, as his heartbeat steadied itself. He then closed his eyes entwining his hands and sat Indian style, as he heightened all his senses to an unnatural level, absorbing all the info he could about Ki signatures in his vicinity. He locked onto the Ki closest to the smoke.
Seems to be horse-like! What are all horse-like creatures called again?... Equines! That's right... But who would leave an equine alone, inside their house?... Beats me!
Goku saw the Moon slowly rising as the Sun set. He then looked away from the moon out of instinct as his tail started to buzz and tingle. He then sensed the equine approach the door and head outside. Goku would be shocked but then some strange feeling told him he had been associated with creatures much more strange, and smart.
Goku suddenly sensed another Ki signature approaching that didn't feel right, like it wanted to cause hurt and pain for satisfaction.
For some reason it made his blood boil at the thought of this. He didn't get the same reading on the equine though. The equine's Ki seemed to radiate a warm fuzzy feeling that spoke friendship.
Goku saw that the bad Ki was making it's way towards the equine's Ki. Whatever happened next, wouldn't be good. He knew he couldn't watch something bad happen to that equine. The equine's eyes widened as they seemed to sense the approaching threat as well, but it didn't make the equine budge.
"Manticore," muttered the equine.
Goku felt like glass shards were turning in his head as he caught a glimpse of a creature he must've encountered when he was a little child. A lion, with bat-like wings, and a scorpions tail.
He couldn't wait another second longer. Times up.
The Manticore came crashing through the foliage, at the same time, Goku stood, shot himself like an arrow from the tree, and head-butt the Manticore in the ribcage. The equine flinched at Goku's speed. The Manticore was sent bowling through the trees as its bulk made a trail of destruction. The Manticore started to get shakily to its paws, preparing to charge. Goku tensed and took a fighting stance. The Manticore then launched itself at Goku who didn't expect what came next. The Manticore went low for Goku's legs, but Goku simply hopped up and almost got stung as the tail of the beast shot at his chest. He quickly grabbed hold of the tip of its stinger and raised his hand, holding on with a vise-like grip. Goku started back towards the ground but whipped the Manticore above his head slamming it into the ground.
The equine just gazed in awe as it bore witness to the unfathomable power that Goku possessed.
But the Manticore wasn't finished yet. Desperate for another meal, it shot to its paws, unfurled its wings and heaved its bulk from the ground with Goku still holding its stinger. Up, up, and away they went. Ascending only to dive, Goku saw the equine stand tall, casting a reassuring glance at Goku. I'm not going to fail. Not now. Not ever. Goku willed himself to stop, still holding the Manticore's tail, he found himself hovering in the air while the Manticore struggled to get free of Goku. Now Goku had an aura around his form and he felt empowered, starting to spin faster and faster. Laughing aloud, he released his payload watching it spiral into the sky.
The Manticore tried to stop himself so it spread its wings and almost came to a halt. But Goku delivered the final blow. He used his new found power and thrust his right arm towards the Manticore yelling at it.
"GO AWAAAAAAAAY!!!"
He felt the energy course through his arm to gather into a glowing ball in front of his hand. He released it at the Manticore watching a ray soar straight at it. Waves of heat radiating from the blast, pushing the Manticore to a destination unknown.
Goku relaxed his muscles, sighing and feeling the power retreat within him. Now he descended towards the equine, who just stood planted to the spot by awe as it stared at the sky where the fight had concluded.
Goku touched the ground and made his way over to the equine.
"Hey there, little buddy. Ya hungry? I know I am! I'm famished!" the equine seemed to snap out of its trance as Goku spoke to it.
"My name is Zecora, and you have a powerful aura!"
Goku jumped back as Zecora removed her hood.
"You're a zebra that speaks my language!"
"You find yourself surprised, but not by the creature which you almost met your demise," continued Zecora.
Goku tried to compose himself but his stomach kept grumbling.
"Sorry uumm, Zecora? Right! I um gotta go and grab something to eat. Do you know where I can find civilization? Oh! And my name is Goku by the way."
Zecora was about to offer Goku a meal when a rainbow made an unnatural straight shot in the direction where the Manticore had been blasted to.
"This place just gets weirder and weirder. I'll probably be back soon, so stay outta trouble... One more thing. Why didn't you move when you sensed the danger?"
"I knew it was you who would make the first move. And welcome to Equestria, where you will find many equines, some evil, and some divine! Farewell my friend, for your journey is far from the end!"
Goku had already taken off so that he could keep up with that creature trailing a rainbow. There was a Ki signature emanating from that rainbow, that was not natural. That rainbow is alive and most likely self-aware.
He realized that he was going to lose that rainbow creature if he didn't speed it up. He put out all the power he could currently muster. Tunnel vision again, just as he had expected, but the effort paid off as he zoomed up to the rainbow trail's end. He pushed his limit feeling his muscles burn; just as he had caught up to the head.
It was another equine! With wings! Goku was going nuts as he sped up right next to it and said, "Hey! My name is Goku, what's yours!"
"Rainbow Dash. Fastest pony in all Equestria! Where are you fro- WWWAAAHHH!!!" screamed Rainbow Dash as she sped away realizing she was having a conversation with some new and strange creature, that could no less, keep up with her and did not possess wings.
"Hey! Wait, was it something I said!" inquired Goku.
She wasn't gonna listen so Goku had to try to keep up as she had put on an extra burst of speed. Already pushing his limits, he tried to push them further, but he felt like he was going to break.
Then some phrase familiar popped into his head. Holding his power at his max he shouted, "KAIO-KEN!!!"
His power instantly boosted exponentially as he zoomed right past Rainbow Dash laughing and whooping wildly.
"That is it! No strange creature is gonna get the better of me in a race!"
Rainbow put on almost all the speed she could and left Goku in the dust. Now it was her turn to laugh as she took the lead and started show boating.
But Goku just smiled and pushed his new limits making it neck and neck between him and Rainbow Dash.
"KAIO-KEN TIMES TEN!!!"
Rainbow frowned and gritted her teeth as she put on all her speed. Goku pushed even harder. Still neck and neck Rainbow decided to make a gamble by traveling into the sky for better wind, not knowing if it would be against her today. But it was on her side as she used the air coming down at mind blowing speeds. Then Goku heard a sonic boom and dared to look back at which he spotted a rainbow circle in the sky as she zoomed past leaving what seemed to be a never ending rainbow trail.
Goku had to double his current power if he wanted a chance. He flew just above the ground so the wind resistance decreased drastically. He built up his power as much as he could and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"KAAAIOOO-KEEEN TIMES TWWWEEEEEEENTYYYYYY!!!!!"
All the trees that remained were uprooted and sent spiraling away. He made a crater trail from flying so close to the ground. He zoomed past Rainbow Dash sending her haywire as she tried to control her flight and was left screaming.
Goku sensed her distress and made a U-turn. She was moving too fast so he flew in front of her and acted as a cushion for the mountain they were both about to crash through.
"GAH!" exclaimed Goku as they hurtled on through smashing into an apple orchard below.
Goku opened his eyes as he felt someone, or rather something, shaking him.I'm alive and... Rainbow Dash! Goku sat up, clearing his vision, and shaking off his pain and exhaustion.
"Rainbow Dash! Are you hurt?"
She was lying on top of him and was curled up in a ball of blue fur and feathers.
"Ugh... who won?" was all she could manage.
"Well we tied, because I'm guessing you were headed here, to this apple orchard, and we crashed here at the same time, which is why we are both now waking up in this apple orchard. Man I'm famished! I'm gonna take you to get some help."
Goku set her aside and tried to stand but the tiredness and pain came back.
"Gaah! Arrgh..." Goku tried to take a step but fell to his knee's then face.
Man! We sure did make a mess here. This crater has gotta be twenty meters wide! I'll make it up to the owner of this apple orchard. I promise. And I promise I won't fail you Rainbow Dash!
Goku forced himself to his hand's and knee's, and eventually his feet. He had no choice but to leave Rainbow Dash lying there in the dirt. Vulnerable to attack and exposed. It made him angry. He then suddenly felt a deep power inside himself, roaring and struggling to get free, but he grappled his power and used it to pick up Rainbow Dash and calmly, and slowly, fly towards the nearby farm.
When he got there, an orange-ish equine made its way out of the double doors, carrying two saddle bags of apples. Goku set Rainbow down softly, and then felt the power abandon him as he crumpled from over exertion. Funny, he thought to himself, This doesn't feel like the first time at all... Then Goku uttered two more words before passing out.
"Help her."
In his dream, Goku was facing a foe who held someone in the air with Ki. He looked like a kid with some sort of armor on.
"Frieza! Stop this, now!"
The villain he had called Frieza just cackled and closed her fist.
BOOM! Another kid next to him started to cry and whispered, "Krillin... no..."
A rage deeper than his pain, deeper than his exhaustion, deeper than his fear of losing his loved ones, just welled up inside of him. And it seemed that he didn't care for himself anymore; he had failed his friend. And it just didn't matter to him what happened next. All he knew was that there wasn't a force in the universe that would save Frieza from what he had planned.
"Y-you m-m-monster... You won't get away with this... I won't let you!"
Lightning flashed all around him, and something was trying to keep him down. Some invisible barrier was trying to separate him from his chance to avenge Krillin, his chance to avenge his friend.
He fought this barrier inside himself, for all his friend was worth to him, and bit by little bit, it came crumbling down with a mighty war cry, like the walls of Jericho.
"HHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!"
This power had changed him, reasoning gone, shoulders square, not slumping... hair color blonde and standing straight up. His power had increased a hundred-fold. Now nothing was stopping him from destroying Frieza, the power was terrifying at the same time too, but it was also necessary.
"W-what are you?" Frieza stuttered as he stumbled backwards.
"I am Son Goku, born on Planet Vegeta, raised on Earth, and I... AM A SUPER SAIYAAAAAAN!!!"
Then the dream skipped to the apparent end of that battle.
"It's over Frieza! You're all outta tricks, your power is dropping like a stone, your pride is shot, and in the end, I guess that's good enough for me. You were so sure of your own power too. You thought no one could tear you down. Huh! Now you know what failure feels like! So go crawl off in a hole somewhere and hide, I don't really care anymore. Like I said Frieza, it's over..."
Goku then powered down. Returning to his normal appearance.
The image before him dissipated as he found himself on a cloud watching over Equestria, with another Pegasus... but this one had a horn unlike the other ones. And this one also wore a crown, and had a mane that looked like black and purple liquid that floated and held together.
"My name is Princess Luna. I see you have suffered so much. Find Princess Twilight Sparkle in Ponyville and tell her I sent you to help. As a reward, you'll be transported home. And with help, to alleviate your suffering. Now let me give you this pendant so that she will know I sent you. Goodbye Goku, we shall meet again!"
Goku woke up on bale of hay, inside what must be the barn he dropped in front of. Trying to rise was useless. Every inch of his body was burning, and screaming out pure agony, which clouded his vision. He could barely part his cracked lips as he rasped out for help.
"Anyone out there? Hello???"
It seemed like five minutes had passed before he heard hooves clopping outside the barn door, followed by voices.
"Are you sure you can fix him up Twilight?"
"Well AJ, I did read some about human anatomy and basic first aid in the human world."
"Phew, that's a relief. I probably wouldn't be able to move at all right now, if that guy hadn't come along," came the familiar voice of Rainbow Dash.
"Let's not forget he was the one that put you in peril in the first place."
A wave of guilt washed over Goku. She's right, I put Rainbow in danger. I'll make it up to her, I swear it.
Rainbow Dash must've stamped her hoof, "Well if he meant harm, then he would've let me crash on my own, and never have dragged me to Applejack's!"
"She does have a good point Rarity," responded Twilight.
"Well we'll see what he has to say for himself. And where is Pinky Pie and Fluttershy? They should be here by now," Rarity questioned.
"Spike went with them to get Zecora," answered Twilight.
Goku tried to move again as the barn doors slowly slid open. Light from the day shined on through, blinding him momentarily. And all he could do to shield his eyes was close them. He quickly took note, the appearance of the Unicorn/Pegasus hybrid, plus one simple pony, and another Unicorn. He could already guess which was which because their appearances had a lot to do with their names.
"Can you speak, Goku?" inquired Twilight.
Goku breathed deep so he could speak, but had a fit of coughing and hacking had overtaken him.
"Don't worry, help is on the way," murmured Twilight.
Goku started to gain small bits of his Ki back, little by little. Eventually, he lifted his head, and found the one they called Applejack sitting in front of him, while Twilight had a conversation with Rainbow Dash and Rarity outside the barn. Applejack was holding a sack in in her hand, tossing it up and down.
"Mind if I have a look in your pouch here?"
Goku just shook his head no at her. She just shrugged and emptied the contents on the floor between them. Three beans clacked onto the ground, and Applejack greedily scooped one up and would've gobbled it up. But Goku had just remembered what they were. Sensu beans!
Goku stopped them in midair, focusing all the mental Ki that he could, he levitated it into his mouth and started to chew.
"Hey! How'd ya do that without grabbing it?" questioned Applejack.
But her question wasn't anymore of her concern as she stumbled backwards, to make room for Goku as he stood.
"Full recovery! Didn't know that was actually gonna work."
Applejack just stared like a wide eyed child as Goku made his way out of the barn. He walked up to the oblivious ponies and came to a halt as he started to stretch before them.
"My name is Goku, by the way. And I'm guessing you're Twilight, you're Rarity, that's Applejack back there, and I've already met Rainbow Dash. Man! You're extremely fast!"
No response. Goku made his way back to the barn, picking up the sensu beans, and stuffing the pouch into his belt. He kept one out, and handed it to Twilight, who just looked at it confused.
"It's called a sensu bean. It has magical healing properties, any physical injury will immediately heal, and the person that eats it will have their Ki recharged to their max. Pretty neat, huh?"
Finally, Applejack broke the silence on their end with a question.
"How many sensu beans are there per pod, on average?"
"I don't know really. I can't remember much, except that I have an immense amount of Ki, and know how to apply it in combat. Aside from that, all I know is the language I'm speaking... Though I'm forgetting something..."
Goku looked to the sky and tried to shield his eyes from the Sun. When he brought his right hand down, away from his face, he found a silver crescent like the Moon, in his right hand.
"Princess Luna!" he shouted out loud.
Now, he had all the ponies' undivided attention.
"Where'd you get this?" demanded Twilight.
"Cause it is just Dazzling!" marveled Rarity, as started to drool.
"Well now I know, the one you all call Princess Luna, visited me in my dreams last night. She said to seek out Princess Twilight Sparkle in Ponyville, so I could help you out. In return I get to go back to my world... Except I don't know the first thing about my world. What is it like? Where is it? How did I get here???"
All the ponies were now resting there glances on Goku. There faces the very picture of sympathy.
Goku's face went from blank to enthusiasm. He made a fist with his right hand and kept his right index and middle fingers extended, touching them to his forehead.
"Time to greet Zecora, again! Everyone place your han- I mean hooves, or claws on me."
Everyone was hesitant but reluctantly obeyed. Goku closed his eyes and pictured an area he had past during his flight with Rainbow Dash, just outside of the Ever Free Forest.
"Got it."
In an instant, they were all standing in front of a patch of flattened grass.
"Pinky Pie! Fluttershy! Spike! And Zecora! It's been a while," stated Twilight.
Goku looked up at the party that materialized out of the woodland fringe before them.
"WOW! You really weren't kidding Twilight! A human in Equestria... Do you have any idea what this means!?" inquired Pinky Pie.
"Yes Pinky, it means something strange is happening because the thirty moon cycle hasn't passed," answered Twilight.
"Well I was just gonna say that this means a human is in Equestria. But of course you're right too," replied Pinky.
Goku had backed away from Pinky to get some space as she had gotten closer. A little too close.
"So, now we can catch up and talk some. We know you've been dealing with Queen Chrysalis and her Changelings. Also, Discord after his relapse and all," stated Fluttershy.
Goku saw the opportunity to reach the problem at hand.
"So is it this Discord guy, and this Queen that is giving you all this trouble?"
The group all turned to Goku with weary and solemn looks on their faces. Goku felt like he had just reopened an old wound. The group looked to each other, looking like they were having a telepathic conversation. Then Pinky Pie finally nodded her head.
"Nachos it is then."
Everyone, even Goku, turned a quizzical gaze towards, who shrank before them.
"Is that a no go on the Nachos then?"
"Actually, I could use a good bite to eat right about now," replied Goku.
"Good, we can all eat while I explain what's happening, to Goku," said Twilight.
So with that settled, Twilight's horn started to glow, and then there was a flash of purple light, followed by darkness.
All had reappeared after about a solid five minutes. A wave of nausea swept over Goku and seemingly everyone else. And on top of that, Goku's vision was blurry.
Goku's stomach rumbled which magically cleared his vision, and nausea. But those symptoms were replaced by one that is the most dangerous of all... Hunger.
Goku looked around frantically for a cure. That is when he noticed Twilight's condition. She had beads of sweat rolling down her face, and she was on the ground, her breathing, extremely labored.
"What happened?" questioned Spike, as he dropped to his knees by her side.
Goku walked over and placed a hand on her midriff. Everyone tensed and stared at Goku. Applejack even made ready to buck Goku in the face. Then Goku started to transfer some of his Ki over to Twilight.
When he finished, her eyes flitted open and she stood tall. She seemed overrun with energy, like Pinky Pie.
Everyone relaxed and sighed. Applejack let a bead of sweat trickle down her face.
"You shouldn't have tried to move everyone such a distance, without warning," stated Goku.
He took note that everypony, (and dragon), else seemed drained as well. So he individually spared an extremely small portion of his Ki to each group member. Which was enough to make each pony feel in the prime of their life.
"Smokin' apples Goku! What did you do to- I mean for us?"
"Oh, I just transferred some of my Ki, or energy, over into each of you, sense you seemed pretty beat and all."
After everyone said their thanks, Goku sat down from his own fatigue, as hunger was starting to overtake him. Twilight must have sensed his distress, and started to dish out orders for everyone to prepare a meal. She seemed to hold the project together. Each pony setting about their task, as Spike followed Twilight with a quill and paper. After half an hour, they had used magic and the woodlands around them to prep a sufficient meal for Goku. They all had decided to eat apples.
Apple jack was guessing that they had way over shot Goku's appetite, but to her bewilderment and horror, it was quite the opposite. Goku had made it seem like a petty snack. She noted that he had to bite his tongue to keep from moaning and complaining. Everyone watched Goku lay down, with his face cracking into a wide spread grin. Patting his stomach, he stood to thank everypony, (and dragon), for their generosity, kindness, and trust in him.
"It was the very least we could do, sense you helped us, Goku," confirmed Applejack.
And in that moment, a new friendship was formed between Goku and the Ponies, (plus the dragon), before him.
"Not to mention we all still seem to be overflowing with energy right now," concluded Fluttershy.
Suddenly, Pinky Pie started to circle Goku slowly and narrowed her eyes at him.
"I noticed you made light of our meal for you."
Pinky got right up in Goku's face, where as Goku didn't flinch one bit.
"When we have the opportunity, I am going to challenge you to an eating contest!" exclaimed Pinky Pie.
"You're on!" Goku's face became as stiff as stone.
After a full thirty seconds of searching each others eyes for fear, they both fell back laughing as the gang giggled with them.
Now Twilight stood and beckoned all members, (now including Goku), to follow.
"So we will now walk the rest of the way to Ponyville, which I fancy isn't too far. But I will tell you of our tales and adventures on the way, that way you will better understand the gravity of our situation," explained Twilight.
Goku suddenly had an urge to laugh when she said, -gravity of our situation. But he resisted it and nodded to Twilight.
So over the next hour, Twilight Sparkle condensed the adventures between the six pony friends, (and dragon), to help Goku understand the impending doom that currently looms over Equestria, even at this very moment.
"So three years after defeating Lord Tirek, we as a unit, and friends, decided to establish ourselves as the Peacekeepers of Equestria. And our task force was working great as an arbiter of justice and peace for some time. Instead of waiting for danger to arise, we hunted it down, personally, and snuffed it out. But we ran into some major trouble about a month ago. A close friend of ours had a relapse, cause you see he is the God of Discord. The living embodiment of chaos. So to be a creature of piece, would be to deny the very thing that keeps him alive, and drives him. Being the good guy for so long was killing him. So he turned and joined forces with a foe we had thought had been defeated at my brothers wedding. Queen Chrysalis. She and her Changeling army were back in commission, due to Discord providing them with the necessary power. She defeated, and enslaved, the Canterlot Royal Guard, and she even had the power to single-handedly overthrow all three princesses at the same time. And she didn't even resort to trickery if my brother is correct. But they stopped upon taking over Canterlot to restock and divide the territory between Discord and Queen Chrysalis and her Changelings. So you see, if Chrysalis resumes her conquest of Equestria, Ponyville and all we have ever called home will be destroyed and their seems to not be a single being alive that can bring her, and Discord, down. Goku, you are our last hope. The Elements of Harmony have had an enchantment placed over them, cutting us off from using them. The enchantment is also tied to Discord's life force. You're the only one powerful enough to cripple Discord's power long enough for me to cut the connection between him and the Elements of Harmony."
Goku came to a halt and sat, hugging his knees against his chest, and letting everything soak in.
"So what is the exact plan of attack?" questioned Goku.
Twilight halted and stared at him dead in the eyes. Her expression the very picture of desperation.
"We have no plan as of now. I'm too busy trying to find a loophole. One to get us out of this Celestia-forsaken mess. But, I suppose we could use another intel update from my brother. He could provide us with the info necessary to put an end to this blossoming war."
"Sounds like the only option we have. So where is your brother?"
Twilight's ears drooped as she sagged her shoulders, and hung her head in depression. A single tear rolled down her cheek.
"He's been enslaved with the rest of the Royal Guard. Though they're doing something aweful with their captives... experimenting on them. I don't even know how he is right now..."
The gang gathered around Twilight, reassuring her that her brother was all right.
"What's his name? So I'll know him from every other pony," asked Goku.
Twilight sighed as she looked up at Goku and nodded, "His name is Shining Armor, he is Captain of the Royal Guard."
Then Goku made up his mind.
"Twilight? I need an image of Canterlot, how you last saw it."
"Why?" questioned Twilight.
"Just trust me," was Goku's only answer.
Twilight choked back a sob, "Fine, I trust you."
Twilight's horn started to glow, but a white ball of light on the tip appeared and touched Goku between the eyes.
After three seconds, a spark of energy burst between Goku and Twilight.
They both looked like they just woke up from a deep sleep.
"Um, are you guys O.K.?" asked Fluttershy, timidly.
"Uh... yes," replied Goku.
"You're sure?" asked Applejack.
"Positive," answered Twilight.
"Are you absolutely, positively, a hundred percent, guaranteeing that you are, most definitely, over the top sure that the both of you are good and well?" inquired Pinky Pie.
All she got was a bunch of lopsided gazes from the gang.
"Okey, Dokey!" finished Pinky Pie, as she continued her skipping.
Goku lifted of the ground to meet up with Rainbow Dash.
"Is Pinky Pie always like this?" questioned Goku.
"'Fraid so, but you'll get use to it. Assuming you're here long enough."
Goku started to fly faster as he turned back to Rainbow and winked. Rainbow just smiled and picked up the pace.
Goku called back to her, "Try to keep up."
Rainbow just rolled her eyes and muttered, "No problem."
Though it became a problem right away, seeing that Goku was capable of making far more complex maneuvers. Goku stopped and moved straight up into the sky within a matter of mere seconds. Rainbow just doubled her speed, then cut her course short as she maneuvered upwards and tucked her wings while spiraling up, using both fore hooves to cut the wind. Soon she made it where Goku was.
Pretending to nap on a cloud. It made her blood boil.
Goku opened one eye and merely said, "Your weakness is gravity. Ki allows you to pull away from gravity as fast as you like, so long as your body can handle how fast you pull away."
This gave Rainbow Dash the idea to ask, "Can you teach me to use my Ki!?"
Goku levitated off the cloud and came face to face with Rainbow Dash.
"I can, but first I've got to warn you. If you follow through with this training, it'll be one hundred times more excruciatingly painful, and intense, than any other training you might've received. And I'm serious, you'll either harness your Ki in time, or you'll die trying. Don't respond right away either, take one day to think on this and the reasons you want to do this. Then come give me your answers."
The game was already over, and Goku made his way to a higher cloud and hid. He watched the gang get behind a boulder to set up camp now that it was dusk, and saw Rainbow Dash land down there with the rest of the gang.
Now he put his plan into action. He wasn't going to watch his friend mourn for a destiny that her brother might or might not have even suffered. He captured the image in his head and put two fingers to his head. And faster than the speed of light, he traveled to his desired destination.
When Goku opened his eyes, he stood at the entrance to the slave camp. Two guards where on either side of him. They both dropped their javelins in shock. One almost got to sound the alarm, but Goku elbowed him in his midriff, probably crushing some ribs. The next guard picked his weapon back up and charged Goku. The javelin hit Goku's gut, but the weak wooden shaft shattered as if he just tried to push a twig through a brick wall. Goku smiled at the guards dismay, and dealt him a swift blow between the eyes, sending him into nap time.
Goku advanced, not ever relying on stealth, he didn't know how to use it. So he kicked down the iron gates and strutted through the place like he owned it. But then more guards piled out of the barracks. They all charged with their spears dipped forwards. But Goku was ready and levitated slightly above spear level. The circle of guards' spears met in the center. Which then Goku put one foot on the center of the spears. The guards were forced to hold him up, but Goku let all his weight come down, snapping twelve spears all at once.
"Guys, if this is the Royal Welcoming Committee, then I'm offended."
He smiled, then he got serious as he remembered his objective. Spiking his power level as high as he could, he knocked back all the guards, stunning them and removing the tents in the camp to reveal slaves on a sleeping shift.
"Where are the others? We don't have time to waste," Goku asked.
He just received looks of confusion as the ponies tried to determine what kind of creature.
Now Goku was growing impatient, and raised his voice, "Where are your comrades!? We need to get you and them out of here!"
One pony stepped forward and said, "I'll take you to them! Follow me! Comrades! Raid the barracks, and arm yourselv-"
Goku put a hand on his shoulder, "I can take the guards on by myself. You focus on gathering the Royal Guard to retreat. Oh, and what's your name?"
"Flash Sentry, sir! At your service!"
"Well nice to meet you, my name is Goku. Now hurry Flash, and gather the Royal Guard!"
Just then a swarm of Changelings descended from the skies and gathered in one big mass to nail Goku. But to Goku saw the mass as one big target.
"You make this too easy," muttered Goku.
Spreading his legs in a horse stance, he brought his hands to his right hip and started the shout for his signature move.
Every living soul stopped and stared with awestruck gazes at their strange liberator.
"KAAAAAMEEEEEHAAAAAMEEEEE-"
Big pause...
"-HHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!"
Goku let the blast fly up into the fear stricken Changelings. The blast made a direct hit and disintegrated the weaker Changelings. Goku knew he had to step it up a notch.
"KAIO-KEN!"
More energy poured forth from Goku as the rest of the Changelings were disintegrated. When the blast dissipated, Goku was gonna power down. But some new ponies arrived as if on cue. But these ponies seemed to terrify the living daylights out of the Royal Guard.
Flash Sentry ran out in front of these ponies, and started to plead, "Captain Shining Armor, sir! You have to remember yourself, your comrades, your family! Don't you care for your sister!?"
Goku noted that this was her brother.
This seemed to take his attention. He had a gruesome scar running down his jaws right side. He also had white fur and a black mane with lime green highlights. He also wore gray armor fitted for mobility, and a beret that had an emblem of some deformed pony's silhouette.
What ever Flash attempted had just failed, because he picked up and tossed Flash aside like a ragdoll. Goku felt an enormous Ki signature from Shining Armor and what followed, he didn't plan on finding out.
"My name... is... is Tarnished Armor!"
A blast emitted from his horn and hurtled toward Flash, but Goku still in Kaio-Ken, effortlessly dashed to, and deflected the blast into the sky.
"Flash... Whatever you hear, think, or feel next, will not get these ponies to safety. Guide them to the nearest friendly civilization, and don't look or turn back. Whatever you do. Protect those ponies at ALL costs. Safe travels Flash Sentry."
Flash rose to his hooves and stood taller than he had ever stood in his entire life, lifted his chin, said, "Farewell Goku, we bid you good luck, and you will not be forgotten..." finished Flash.
Everyone saluted Goku as they turned tail and made way for a safer place.
Then Goku turned and addressed Tarnished Armor, "So from what I've learned, you're Twilight Sparkle's big brother."
Tarnished Armor just had an agonized look cross his face, like he was trying to fight off a migraine. Then his face relaxed as his eyes flashed green, and he responded to Goku's statement, "I have no sister! Celestia murdered her! And nothing is going to stop me from taking her world away as she did mine!"
"What do you mean? Your sister is still alive! She is not to far from here! Look, just come with me and you-"
Tarnished Armor cut Goku off, "LIES!!!"
The ground started to shake as Tarnished Armor leapt for Goku.
And so it began.
