Ocelot's Epic Journey

Chapter 1: An Average Day At Home

It all started one warm summer day in the middle of summer. I was just an average guy who enjoyed helping people and flying when it all happened. Tomorrow would be my twenty sixth birthday and i was looking forward to one of the many parties i'd received from Pinkie Pie. I was walking down the street one day when i herd something in an alleyway. I walked over to see what it was.

"Come on, give me your money!" A man shouted to a woman pressed against a wall.

"H-Here take what you want, just, please leave me alone!" The woman said back. I walked silently down the alleyway and stood behind the man.

"Thanks lady." The man said and turned around. He bumped into me and looked into my face.

"I'd give that money back if i were you, chump." I told him and cracked my knuckles.

"Oh yeah? Who's gonna make me?" He asked and swung a knife at me. I grinned and grabbed his arm as i flung him around. He hit the ground and dropped the knife as i put my foot on his chest and pressed down.

"I believe you owe this woman something." I said and pulled on his arm, which made him drop the purse. I picked it up and punched him in the face as i turned around. "Here you go miss." I said as i handed the purse to her.

"Thank you..... What's your name?" She asked me.

"My name's Ocelot, but my friends call me Brute. What's yours?" I asked her.

"My name is Twilight Sparkle. Thank you for helping me out here. Would you like to come meet my friends?" She asked me.

"Wait, your THE Twilight Sparkle?." I asked her with a surprised tone.

"Yes thats me." She said as we began to walk.

"Wow, its great to meet you." I said as we began walking down the road. "So what were you doin' out here anyway? This isn't the greatest place in town to be hangin' around you know." I said as we walked.

"I was just out picking something up for one of my friends is all. What are you doing out here?" She asked me.

"I live out here. People always need help down here and im never one to turn 'em down. So what are your friends like?" I asked her as the neighborhood started to get a little better.

"Well my best friends names are Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie so-" I cut her off before she could continue.

"Wait, your friends with Pinkie?" I asked her while we walked.

"Yes isn't everyone in town?" She asked and i chuckled.

"Yeah, i guess so. So you've got a pretty good friendship goin' on with all of them right?" I asked.

"Yes, we couldn't possibly get any better as friends." Twilight said as we came to a stop at an open field. I saw five woman in the field doing one thing or another and then noticed one of them was Pinkie Pie. I waved to her and shouted to her.

"Hey Pinkie! Whats up?!" I shouted and she ran over to us.

"Hey Twilight, Hey Ocelot what are you two doing together?" She asked.

"Twilight was down in the bad neighborhood and someone tried to mug her. I helped her out though so she wanted to introduce me to you all." I said as the other four approached me.

"Well hello sir, my name is-" I cut her off as i recognized who she was.

"Your Rarity, world famous fashion designer. Wow its so nice to meet you all. Wait....... You guys are the elements of harmony aren't you?!" I shouted as i looked them over.

"Yeah we are." The rainbow haired one said.

"Let me guess.... Your Rainbow Dash, your Fluttershy and your Appleajack?" I said and pointed them all out as they nodded. "Wow this is awesome! I didn't know you guys lived in town!" I said as we all walked back over to where they were sitting.

"So, what would be your name sir?" Rarity asked me.

"Oh, my bad, my name's Ocelot but my friends just call me Brute. I like helping people and i love to fly." I said and flexed my wings.

"Is that so? How about a little competition then?" Dash asked me with a grin.

"What'd you have in mind?" I asked and stood up.

"A race. Loser owes the other one fifty bucks. Sound like you could handle it?" She asked me.

"No prob, you may be the fastest flier in Equestria but i think i still have a chance." I said as we got into position to start.

"Alright. Three, Two, One.... GO!" She said as we both fired off the ground and through the air. We raced around the whole town three times and were headed towards the finish line. I used the last of my strength to get the lead and hit the line first as i landed. Dash landed next to me as i wiped myself off and looked at me. "You..... You beat me?" She asked.

"Apparently i did. Wow, bet thats a first." I said with a chuckle as she reached into her pocket and grabbed her wallet. "Its alright, you can keep it, i just wanted some competition." I said and she smiled.

"Your alright Ocelot. Your alright." She said as we walked back over to the tree they were sitting at and sat down.

"Congratulations on beatn' her. She's a real fighter that one." Applejack said and i chuckled.

"Yeah, i know that much about her. So what do you guys usually do around here?" I asked.

"Well, have a weekly get-together right here where we just come to hang out and have a picnic together. Thats what were doing right now." Twilight said and opened a basket.

"Cool, sounds like fun." I said as she passed out napkins to each of us and then got some food. We sat there for a while and just ate, talked and got to know each other better for about an hour an a half before we started to pack up. "Well that was fun, i guess i'll see you guys later then?" I asked as we walked back to town.

"Absolutely, your one of our friends now and thats how it stays." Twilight said and we all laughed.

"Thanks, that means a lot to me. I'll see you guys later i gotta head back home for a little while." I said and walked off. I walked all the way back home and walked in and shut the door. I went over and laid down on an exercise machine i had and started lifting the weight i had it set to. I did that for about a half hour to forty five minutes and then went to watch T.V. I sat down and turned it on and sat there and watched about an hour and a half of it before heading upstairs and taking a shower. After i was done with that i walked downstairs and locked up my house and then went to bed.

The next morning, i woke up the same way i do everyday. I got up, got dressed, went downstairs and ate breakfast, worked out for twenty minutes and went to leave when i noticed a letter disignated to me lying on the floor in front of my door. I picked it up and opened it to read it.

Dear Ocelot Striker,

I have heard of how you assisted Twilight Sparkle yesterday and i wanted to speak to you, in person. Please, come visit me in Canterlot whenever you have time.

Signed,

Princess Celestia

I read the letter over several times to be sure it was real and then dropped the letter on the table. I unlocked my door and opened it. I shut it behind me as i sprinted outside and flew off the ground. I flew through the air at Blinding speeds until i reached the main castle gate. I landed, dusted myself off and approached the gate, only to be stopped by two guards.

"Halt, who wishes to enter the palace?" One guard asked me.

"My name is Ocelot Striker. Princess Celestia requested an audience with me." I told them as they looked at each other.

"Oh yes, the princess is waiting for you inside. Please, head on in." The second said as they lowered their wings and opened the gate. I walked in and looked around at my surroundings. The walls were beautifully decorated, as were the doors and windows. There were stain glass windows along the walls that were beautifully crafted. I looked around further as i reached a large door and opened it. I walked into another room and heard a voice coming from the other side. I looked over and saw none other than the princess herself. The voices stopped as she and the woman she was talking to, who happened to be princess Luna, looked over and walked towards me.

"Your majesties, it is an honor to be in your presence." I said and bowed. I looked up and saw she was smiling when she spoke.

"You may rise. So, tell me, what is your name sir?" Celestia asked me.

"My name is Ocelot Striker. I came as fast as i could after receiving your message this morning." I said and stood up.

"Aah, so your Ocelot. I see why Twilight and her friends think so highly of you. Now then, Twilight tells me that you stopped someone from stealing from her yesterday afternoon?" Celestia asked me.

"Wait, how do you know Twilight?" I asked.

"Why, she's my private student. I practically raised her myself." Celestia said as we sat down at a table and talked.

"Well, then it is an honor to know her as well. But yes, i did help her yesterday. I made it my job to go around and help anyone who needs it around town." I told her.

"Well, i am glad to hear that you enjoy helping others. Luna, would you mind leaving us alone for the moment?" She asked her sister.

"Of course sister." She said with a smile and walked off. She exited the room and Celestia waved a hand and the guards left the room as well.

"So tell me Ocelot, what have you chosen to do with your life?" She asked me.

"Well as i said before, i have dedicated most of my life to helping others and keeping them safe as often as i am able to." I said and she looked out the window for a few moments. While she did, i took the time to take in her features. She had Lightly toned skin, magnificent flowing hair, and she had a beautiful complexion. Everything about her was near perfect in every way. She looked back at me and spoke to me again.

"I see, so do you live well?" She asked me.

"Not in the best conditions, but i get by. I live in the somewhat worse area of Ponyville so its not the greatest place to live." I said and looked out the window.

"Hmm, how would you like to move into a house in Canterlot?" She asked me and my attention shot back to her.

"E-Excuse me?" I stuttered and looked at her.

"I asked if you would like to move into Canterlot. There is a free house near the castle that you could move into if you would like." She said with a smile. I drew a blank as for what to say. I was trying to figure out why she would offer me something like this out of nowhere. Did she like me? Did she see me as a friend? Or does she simply just want me to live better? All these thoughts ran through my head until i came to one conclusion. I loved her. I looked down for a second before i responded.

"That would be great, where is this house?" I asked her. She stood up and walked to the window and pointed. I walked over next to her and looked where she pointed to.

"Right there. Someone recently moved out of Canterlot and the house has been left free." She said as i looked over the house. It was amazing, it looked like the type of house a very rich family would live in. It was three stories tall, and had a white paint job and a gold trim to the door's, windows and roofs. It looked like something that only royalty deserved to live in. I tapped my chin in thought.

"Hmm, i wonder what makes her offer me this, or for that matter, why she would offer me it at all. I suppose i should take it, seeing as it would get me closer to her......" I thought to myself and finally made my choice.

"well, what do you say?" She asked me.

"I'll take it. Although, may i ask why you are offering me this?" I asked her. She smiled and looked at me.

"I just figured someone like you shouldn't have to live in a neighborhood like that and then i remembered the available house we had." She said and smiled.

"Hmm, well thank you Princess. And if i may ask, how old are you?" I asked her and she looked at me, confused.

"Why do you ask that?" She asked me. I shrugged and looked at her. She tapped her chin and then spoke to me. "About a thousand and seventeen years old, why?" She asked.

"Incredible, you look like your only twenty four." I said with a smile and i saw her blush.

"Well, thank you for the compliment. Im sure you'll want to go now." She said and began to walk away.

"Actually i was kind of hoping to ask you a question." I said and then mentally kicked myself for it. She turned and looked at me before speaking.

"Ask anything." She said with a smile. I started sweating slightly when she said that as i looked around for an excuse. I found nothing and looked back at her.

"Would you like to....... Have dinner with me, this evening?" I asked with a weak smile. Her eyes shrank back as if she was shocked or upset. I waited for her response, terror in my eyes. She tapped her chin as if she was considering it. My heart instantly started beating faster and faster as she waited. She finally looked up at me and spoke.

"Sure, i'd love to. Where at?" She asked with a smile. My heart skipped a beat when she responded as i thought of a place to go.

"How about the restaurant down the street from here. The Fiery Platter, is it?" I said and looked to see i was correct.

"Sure, i'll meet you there at six." She said and walked off. I nearly fainted as i realized my heart hadn't started back up after she spoke and i half fell over. I looked up and then smacked myself to make sure i wasn't dreaming. It hurt like a bitch so i knew i wasn't.

"Sweet Celestia i asked out Princess Celestia!" I said to myself and then jumped into the air and did a backflip. I landed it perfectly and then opened the window and flew away. I landed down at the Ponyville Library and knocked on the door. I heard a noise from behind the door and then it opened.

"Oh, hey Ocelot, whats up?" Twilight asked me.

"Hey Twilight. Can i come in?" I asked her and she moved out of the way.

"Sure come on in. Spike, we have a visitor!" She called out.

"Who's Spike?" I asked.

"He's my assistant. So what do you need?" She asked me.

"I need advice...... Special advice." I said and sat down.

"What kind of special advice?" She asked me.

"Love advice." I said and smiled slightly.

"Why? Who are you seeing?" She asked me with a smile.

"Well, im not seeing them per say but i just asked her out. And since you are closer to her than almost anyone i figured i should ask you first." I said and looked at her.

"Who is it?" She asked me with a confused look. I sat there silently for a minute before i leaned forward and whispered into her ear my response.

"Princess Celestia." I said and sat back down. Her face dropped and she looked terrified as she looked at me.

"You...... Asked out......... Princess Celestia?" She asked me.

"Uuh..... Yes?" I said weakly and her eye's lit up.

"What did she say?" She asked me excitedly.

"She uuh, said yes." I said as she sat down.

"Really? What did you say to her before you asked her?" She asked me.

"I asked her how old she was. She told me what her actual age was and i complimented her and said she looked Twenty four years old." I said and Twilight smiled.

"Thats so sweet. Do you really like her?" She asked.

"Of course i do. I knew i loved her the moment i saw her, but i was afraid to say anything for fear of how she'd reply. But when i did ask her it just kind of..... Slipped out. But im glad i did now that i know she said yes." I told her as her smile kept getting wider.

"Well, what kind of advice did you need?" She asked.

"Well, you know her better than anyone so i just came to ask how i should treat her on this date. I mean, i know im going to treat her good, but what does she like?" I asked her.

"Well, i've never really learned much about her personal side in my time with her but i know that she likes people to be themselves. I can guarantee that." Twilight said.

"Hmm, thats all you can offer me?" I asked.

"Sorry but yes. You could ask her sister if you like. Im sure she'd be able to help you. So when is your date with her?" Twilight asked me.

"At six tonight. What time is it now?" I asked.

"Its about twelve thirty now. I suggest you go ask Luna anything you want to know." Twilight said as we both stood up. I hugged her as i spoke.

"Thanks Twilight. Your a good friend." I said and walked outside and flew away. I flew up to Canterlot castle and looked around from above for her room. I saw a room with dark blue curtains and stars of them so i figured it would be her room. I flew down and landed on the balcony. i knocked on the window and heard something inside move. The curtain moved and Luna's head poked through. She looked confused as i waved and she opened the door.

"Uum, hello? Who are you and what are you doing up here?" She asked me as she let me inside.

"My name is Ocelot Striker. I have a date with your sister tonight and i came to ask you for any advice." I said and sat down in a chair.

"Why do you need advice for a date?" She asked me.

"Because i've never dated anyone before." I said and she looked confused.

"How could someone like you not have dated anyone before?" She asked me.

"Well, i've just been waiting for the right person for me, and i think that Celestia is that person." I told her as she sat down next to me.

"Do you really love her?" She asked me.

"Yes, i do. I would do anything to be close to her and to protect her. If i lost her i would lose everything i have left to live for. I have never loved anyone but my family before i found her. I mean, i knew about her before this but i've never seen her in person, let alone been to Canterlot in general. But when i saw your sister i instantly fell in love with her. I love her, and i always will." I told her and she looked into my eyes.

"I believe you Ocelot." She said and put a hand on my shoulder. "And let me tell you a few things about my sister." She said and began telling me all about Celestia. She told me things ranging from her childhood all the way up the the point where Nightmare came around, and then some after she came back. I listened intently for what seemed like only a few minutes. When she stopped talking i looked at the clock.

"Wow, i cant believe it took us four and a half hours to discuss all that." I said as i saw that it was Five-Ten in the afternoon. My heart stopped as i truly realized what time it was. "My date is in less than an hour!" I said and hugged Luna. "Thank you Princess, you have been a great help to me." I said as i flew out the window. She smiled and closed it as i flew home and walked into my house. I shut the door and ran upstairs. I took a short shower and got dressed. I looked over myself and nodded. I walked outside and flew up to Canterlot. I landed at the restaurant and looked at my watch. "Hmm, two minutes to spare. I am good." I said as i saw Celestia walk down the sidewalk towards me. I bowed as she approached me and stood back up.

"Good evening Ocelot." She said with a smile.

"Good evening your highness. You're looking divine tonight." I said and she blushed. I chuckled and took her hand. "Shall we?" I asked as we walked into the restaurant. Everyone gasped as they saw us and the music they were playing stopped.

"How come you all stopped? We came to enjoy ourselves!" Celestia said and everyone cheered as the music came back on. I found us a booth by a window and sat down across from her. Our waiter handed us each a menu and walked off.

"So, how often do you come here?" I asked as we looked over the food items.

"Not very, i usually just eat in the castle." She said and set down her menu.

"Hmm, doesn't seem very nice does it?" I asked. She sighed and spoke.

"No im afraid not. The food is very nice there but it just gets somewhat boring after so long." She said as i set down my menu.

"I can imagine so. So, what do you do for fun when you have free time around the castle?" I asked.

"Oh Luna and i have a prank war going on around the castle and it is the most fun i've had since i was a teenager. Most of the time we just have a competition in which we get together and compare who can prank one of the guards better. It seems that there is no winner in the near future but that just gives us more time to have fun with them." She said and we both laughed. When we calmed down the waiter walked back over.

"Good evening your majesty. Would you like to eat tonight?" He asked her.

"Hmm, i will have the Caesar Salad please." She said and handed him her menu.

"And for you sir?" The waiter asked.

"I'll have the same thing as her." I said and handed him my menu. He smiled and bowed before walking off. "So, why the Caesar?" I asked sarcastically.

"I could ask you the same thing." She joked and laughed.

"I need to watch my tone. You dont get a body this good by eating a lot all the time do you?" I joked and flexed my arm. She laughed and replied to my question.

"Aah, yes im trying to watch my weight." She said and i looked at her confused.

"Why would you need to watch your weight? You look like you barely weight a hundred and fifty!" I said and she blushed again.

"You always know what to say to me." She joked and we both laughed.

"So what else is there to talk about?" I asked her. She tapped her chin and then looked at me.

"How about we talk about you?" She asked and i nodded.

"Well, what do you wanna know?" I asked.

"Well, what do you do for fun?" She asked me.

"Aah, that. Well, when im bored i sit down and watch T.V or work out for a little while. I've never really had close friends before recently. Now once a week i go out with Twilight and her friends and have a little get together picnic and just hang out. I raced Rainbow Dash today and won, i couldn't believe i beat her. I mean, she's the fastest flyer in Equestria!" I said and she nodded.

"Oh yes, i heard the captain of the Wonderbolts talking about adding her to the team. I think you should tell her about it next time you see her." Celestia told me.

"I'll keep that in mind. You know, i was just wondering something...." I said and stopped talking for a moment.

"What's on your mind?" She asked me.

"What's being immortal like?" I asked her.

"Oh.... Well some people think its great, getting to watch all of time go by and watch all the change in the world but no.... Its torture to me. All i've ever been able to do is make friends and then watch them die later in life. Its horrible...... Truly horrible. Thats why i never make friends with people i meet. Because every time i do i have to watch them die right in front of me." She said and started to sob a bit. I stood up and sat down next to her.

"Dont worry Princess, i wont ever leave you." I said and hugged her.

"Yes you will, you have no choice. You will die eventually and i'll be alone with my sister again." She said and looked into my eyes.

"No...... I wont.... I will never leave you, and i will NEVER let anything happen to you. I love you, and i always will." I said and kissed her. We sat there for a minute before separating and i moved back over to my seat. I smiled as she wiped her eyes off.

"T-Thank you.... But how will you stay with me?" She asked as the waiter set our food down in front of us.

"Come with me to my house, i have something you need to see. After this of course." I said as we began eating our salads. I finished mine in about two minutes while she took a little longer to enjoy it. I smiled and waited patiently and looked out the window. The city of Canterlot was beautiful this time of night. I had never been here before and the first time i come here i go on a date with Princess Celestia. Now that is a story i could tell one day. I chuckled and looked over and saw her finish eating.

"That was delicious." She said as we stood up. The waiter walked over and i gave him fifty bit's.

"Keep the change. Consider it a tip." I said as we walked out. We walked outside and flew down to Ponyville in about five minutes. I landed and unlocked the door and allowed her in first. She looked around and saw how i really lived.

"Wow, your house truly doesn't look the same on the outside." She said as i walked in and shut the door.

"I know, i make sure i always have the place cleaned up if i ever have a guest. Now then, come with me." I said and walked over to a bookshelf. I looked through quickly for a certain book before grabbing a blank red one and pulled. I let go and it slid back into place as the wall slid back and moved out of the way. "Shall we?" I asked and held up a hand. We walked down the stairs for a minute or so before we reached a very large room filled to the brim with all sorts of scrolls, books and ancient tomes.

"What is this place?" She asked and looked around.

"This is my archive. I built it myself so i could house all the knowledge i could possibly find. I may not be a unicorn but i can use magic, of sorts anyway." I said as she looked at me.

"What kind of magic?" She asked.

"Hmm, well there are many types of magic that only Pegasi can use but there are far more that all three races can use. Where to begin?" I said as i lifted a hand and pulled a book of the shelf across the room from me. I opened it and read through it for a moment. "What type of spell do you wish to see?" I asked her as she sat down.

"That all depends on what it does. What kind of spells can you perform?" She asked. I tapped my chin for a moment before shrugging.

"I'll start off by using simple spells, such as this." I said and lifted my hand up and pointed it at a vase. I twisted my hand and transformed it into a rose bouquet and used telekinesis to pull it towards me. I handed it to her and smiled. "Transformation spells are incredibly simple to begin with for Pegasi. Not quite sure why though. Let's try this now." I said and lifted my hand and snapped. i spun around and raised my arm in the process and disappeared.

"Where did you go?" She asked as i sat next to her without her noticing.

"Im right here." I said and reappeared. "How about this?" I asked and lifted up my hand and made a fist. I tapped it three times and blew into it before opening it. Four butterflies flew out of my hand and up to the ceiling before vanishing. Then i picked up a piece of paper and ripped it in half and balled each half up in one hand or the other. I blew into them and opened my hands and let free two birds.

"That is incredible, who taught you how to do all this?" She asked me.

"I taught myself since i was a child. I grew up without parents or siblings to look out for me so i had to be strong and defensive. Now watch this." I said and ripped another piece of paper in half and balled them up. I squeezed on them until my hands started to glow. When i opened my hands, two controlled balls of fire lay inside of them. I swirled them around a little bit and threw them into the air. They stopped and stayed there as i lifted my hands to my mouth. I blew into my hand and then threw the breath towards the fire. The air that was my breath shot out of my hand and turned to a small blizzard and extinguished the fire before vanishing, creating a light snow all over the room. I bowed as the snow fell gently and looked back up at her.

"That was incredible. I had no idea that other races besides alicorns and unicorns could use magic before now." She said as i teleported behind her.

"So now do you believe i can stay with you?" I asked her.

"Not quite, what can all this do the makes you able to stay alive with me?" She asked.

"Aah, that, right. Stand back, this one is a bit dangerous at close proximity." I said as she backed up. I cracked my knuckles and held out my hands to both sides. I closed my eyes and focused all my energy into my hands as two spheres appeared in them. I pushed the spheres together and they created one Sapphire blue sphere in my hands. I lifted it up into the air and felt its power.

"What is it?" She asked me.

"A life sphere. I need you to make short contact with it for a moment." I said and lowered it down in front of her. She took one finger and touched it before pulling her hand back.

"Ouch, that hurt." She said and gasped when the sphere changed colors from sapphire blue to a shifting rainbow color.

"It matches your hair color. The spell is complete." I said and pushed the sphere into my chest. I grunted as i did so and my eye's changed color from their normal emerald green color to a deep pinkish violet color. They matched her eyes exactly.

"What did that do exactly?" She asked me.

"We share a life force now. If you die, i die. But if i die, you will remain. So long as there is blood in my veins and air in my lungs i SWEAR i will protect you no matter the threat. No matter what i face, as long as i am still breathing you will not be harmed. I swear it." I told her and looked deep into her eyes. She just stared into mine for a while before anything happened.

"Thank you Ocelot." She said and hugged me. I returned it and smiled.

"I will always be there for you, no matter the circumstances. I love you Celestia...... And i always will." I told her and we began walking back upstairs. When we reached the living room of my house i closed the secret room and we walked outside. She looked at me and smiled.

"I'll see you tomorrow?" She asked with a smile. I chuckled and did the same.

"Of course you will. Good night, and tell Luna i said hi." I said as she teleported away. I smiled and walked back inside and sat down. "Man...... That was awesome." I said to myself and sighed. Then i stood up and went to bed.