EQUESTRIA'S ESPADA!

CHAPTER NINE!: "New Members and Loves!"

By, Vladimir

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They appear in the throne room before Luna, Nightmare and Celestia. Spike moves towards his throne and sits in it and looks down at his mates who move up and stand behind him. Looking back down, he notes that Ichigo and Orihime are struggling to stay up. He nods his head and an Trixie appears placing chairs behind them, before helping them sit down.

"Er, thanks." Ichigo stutters out as the Arrancar smiles sweetly.

"No problem, sir." She says before appearing at Celestia's side. She flashes a warm smile at them both making Orihime smile softly back as Ichigo attempts to smile, but just looks odd with his concaved mouth moving in odd directions. He looks forward and seems to freeze up as Celestia glares down at him as if he were some sort of scum that should be destroyed.

"I have been informed that you are Ichigo Kurosaki. Am I correct?" She asks. He nods his head lightly.

"Y-Yes?" He stutters out. She narrows her eyes dangerously.

"So you are the one who sent Ulquiorra here?" She hisses out. He nods his head shakily. She smiles a wide motherly smile down at him. "Then I must thank you, Ichigo Kurosaki. As I would not have my son here without you." She says softly. He blinks a few times before promptly falling right the fuck out of his chair before jumping back into it.

"Er, your welcome?"

"I am Princess Celestia. "Mother" to Spike, or as you know him, Ulquiorra Cifer. I have been informed that you wish to join the Espada Force. Am I correct?" She asks. He nods his head lightly.

"Yes."

"I see. Do you pledge yourself to Equestria and Tartarus to uphold the piece of the world and of it's dead?" She asks. He tilts his head slightly.

"Tartarus? Isn't that like the Greek version of Hell?" He asks.

"No. Tartarus is Hueco Mundo. The humans called it the "pit" where "Cronus" and the other "Titans" were placed. Such an idiotic thing, but, then again they weren't exactly wrong." Spike says while rubbing his temples. "And Tartarus is my Kingdom. The gates stand on Luna's moon as to keep them safe and only I, or my mates can get to them. I merged Equestria and my kingdom together, but kept Equestria as it's main name." He explains.

"Oh." Ichigo says dumbly. "So, I just have to agree and that's that?" He asks.

"Yes. Well, there is also removing your mask." Spike says. Ichigo nods his head and gets to his feet where he grips the side of his mask.

"Then I Ichigo Kurosaki, pledge to protect Equestria and Tartarus and her people and dead." He says loudly and clearly, as well as firmly before ripping his mask off, leaving behind a few pieces. He gains clothing and a white version of his old Bankai Zanpakuto. Standing there, he gazes coolly up at Spike. He notes how Kurosaki had changed, along with how his power is very close to Luna's and quite possibly Nightmare's.

Orihime steps forward.

"I would like to join as well. Even if I won't be that strong. I want to join to become stronger!" She says. Gilda grins widely.

"Looks like "pet-sama" finally grew up." She snickers. Spike nods his head lightly.

"Very well. Pick and choose a Vasto Lorde that you deem fit and worthy of you." He says before a line of Vasto Lorde's appear before her. She moves forward and looks through them, before stopping in front of an angel looking Vasto Lorde. She smiles and the Vasto Lord smiles back.

"This one feels the most right." She says softly. He nods his head and places his hands over the female Hollow's hollow hole, which is at the base of the neck the side of a small ball, and Orihime's chest. He grabs their hands and places them into each other, and a bright light shines. When it dissipates, Orihime stands there looking different.

"Thank you, Ulquiorra-kun." She says softly. He nods his head lightly as her grey eyes shinning with new untapped power, before she stands back with Ichigo, the two lock their hands together tightly. He feels a slight twinge in his chest, but smiles lightly, as happiness forms for the one he once longed for so long. He turns away and softly walks away with his hands in his pockets. He moves up the steps with his coat shimmering slightly as his wings remain folded up against his back.

He turns and sits in his throne softly and looks down at his two new Espada. He notes that Ichigo truly holds impressive power, while Orihime is far out of their leagues as her power borders his own let alone reaching his first Resurreccion form and could give his "Segunda Etapa" a run for it's money.

"Welcome, to the Espada Force. You two shall be stationed here at the castle as we are currently at war with an enemy that the ponies are not quite used to. I have recently gained Intel that the Griffin's have gained stray Hollows of all classes to their sides along with the Drake's enhanced technology. I have managed to gain the Dragon's to our side, but I fear they will side with their brothers. Ichigo," He looks directly at the ex-Shinigami and continues, "You and I are the only Dragon's that are currently here." He says somberly.

"I see, so we are these "Dragons", like from the myth's on earth?" He asks.

"Indeed." He says evenly before closing his eyes and sighs softly. "I am afraid that you two shall need to be tested to join the Espada Force's Ranks, however. You may be part of the Force, but to truly be alongside with me and the others you two will need to be tested, and tested you shall be!" He vanishes and appears before Ichigo with Murcielago drawn. He brings up his own Zanpakuto and blocks Spike's surprise attack sending sparks into the air.

Orihime is thrown back into a wall by Spike back winging her. He then vanishes and kicks Ichigo into the air before before firing a half powered Cero destroying the roof and knocking the ex-Shinigami higher into the air by hundreds of feet. He flickers and Orihime is pound into the floor making it crack and the walls to shatter as the glass windows turn to ash from the bursts of air and his intense spiritual pressure.

Spinning around he catches Ichigo's blade and flips him over his shoulder before firing a full powered Bala knocking him through the cracked wall making it collapse and Ichigo to fly down a long hall way. He bends down at Orihime punches at where his head was before delivering a backwards axe kick hitting her in the abdomen sending her rocketing into Ichigo's chest, knocking him over once again.

Spike points his left index finger out and fires a full powered Cero making Ichigo form his own Cero to slow Spike's down, and manages to get himself and Orihime out of the way as Spike's Cero destroys that entire part of the castle. He steps to the side as Ichigo stabs his Zanpakuto into the ground before being kicked in the side and through another wall.

"Foolishness." Spike says in monotone.

He narrows his eyes before using Sonido to appear in the air as Orihime appears with a her Zanpakuto held out in a stabbing motion. He grabs her blade and swings her around through the air and then uses her body as a club to sending Ichigo down into the floor making a crater. "How pathetic." He says before tossing Orihime away and firing a small Bala to send her crashing into a column that then collapses on top of her.

"It would seem my hypothesis of you both greatly dissapoints me. From what I can tell you are both worthy of the Noveno Ranking Espada, possibly Diez Rank." He says coldly. "Show me more, and stop worrying about killing me. That is impossible to do anyways." He says while closing his eyes. A large black Cero roars past him and he opens his eyes, a twinkle in his eyes forms into a fire as he see's their determination on their faces. "That is more like it." He says before Orihime vanishes as Ichigo swings his Zanpakuto sending out black lightning.

'This is new.' He thinks and dashes away, only to grow surprised when the lightning chases after him as if it were alive. 'Very new indeed. Perhaps he was a Lightning Dragon?' He thinks before being punched down onto the floor from behind and the lightning slams onto him before he could react normally. A large gust of wind roars around the room and Spike's jacket lays on the destroyed floor burned and torn apart.

"That was new. What was it called?" He asks from behind Orihime and Ichigo making their eyes widen. They turn around and stare at his half naked form as he has his arms crossed and wings folded around his shoulders hooking to each other forming a cloak of sorts.

"Raitoninguu~eibu(Lightning Wave)..." Ichigo says. Spike nods his head lightly before green flames form around Murcleilago's blade.

"I see." He says before holding Murcielago out towards the two of them as green and black flames roar around his face making a mask form. "GeTsUgA tEnShOu." He states before a wave beam of black and green flames consume them and make a massive hole into the side of the castle and roar across the skies of Canterlot. When the flames dissipate, Spike's eyes widen as Orihime's "shield" is before the two of them in the shape of an octagon before it morphs into her Zanpakuto.

'So she still retained her power has she? This may be more interesting than I once believed.' He thinks to himself before his mask shimmers away leaving his "helmet" behind. He booms before them and clashes Murcielago's blade against Orihime's making sonic booms rip across the sky. Ichigo appears at his side and swings downward, a large black and red tinted crescent shaped flame shoots out at him. 'Oh lovely...' He internally deadpans.

He pushes Orihime away and points his fist out, but his arm is suddenly gripped tightly by Ichigo who keeps him there as the Getsuga races closer and closer to the two of them. "Curious tactic. But not one I haven't been in before." He says before smacking Ichigo with both wings making him become dazed before kicking him into Orihime. The sounds of ponies screaming reaches his ears and he spins around and begins to fire hundreds upon thousands of Bala's against the titan sized Getsuga in hopes of destroying it.

Bala after Bala crashes against the Getsuga but it only seems to make it grow larger. Narrowing his eyes he holds Murcielago out before him.

Tozase! Murcielago!! He roars out and enters his release form as the sun turns into a giant crescent moon and the blue sky becomes pitch black. He points his hand forward and a giant black Cero forms from his bleeding palm. Ichigo and Orihime stare wide eyed as their "leader" forms a Cero larger than they had ever seen him use before, but understand what it is, or so they think.

Gran Ray Cero Oscuras!! He roars out and a massive black beam rips through the Getsuga like paper and tears though the sky and keeps going until it explodes into a massive ball of light over a giant mountain, destroying it from the force of the blast as the racing winds bound through a forest completely obliterating the tree's, animals, and the like as they then become stopped by a massive black dome and race over it passing over them. Black clouds of death move through the sky before finally passing on from existence when Spike closes his outstretched hand.

"You did a very reckless thing, Kurosaki. But given who you were fighting against, I can understand. I have also done reckless things, so I will not fault you two. But should you both do that stunt again without warrant, you both shall be severely punished." He says evenly with a small smile gracing his lips. Ichigo, you are my Pseudo-Segunda, Orihime shall be my Septima Espada as for right now until she gains control over all of her abilities." He says.

"Looks like I got some help." Nightmare says with the roll of her eyes before snapping her fingers repairing all of the damage down to the castle as Spike returns to his base form allowing the sky and sun to return to normal. She wraps an arm around his hips and looks down at Ichigo with a raised brow. "So, you got a Segunda Etapa?" She asks.

"I'm not sure." He says rubbing the back of his head sheepishly with his arm around Orihime's shoulders lightly.

"Well, you might as well train harder. Ex-Shinigami." She says knowingly and kisses Spike softly on the lips. "And you, my Primera Espada need to go to the bedroom right now, or we will tie you down for a month." She purrs out. He blushes heavily.

"May I ask why?" He says softly.

"Because I said to~" She growls out dominantly making him shiver lightly and gives her a pleading look.

"Can we not do this later, love? I mean we have to prepare for Cadence's arrival and all!" He says softly. She huffs and folds her arms underneath her large breasts.

"Fine. But after the party, I am so going to tie you down for a bucking week~" She purrs and grips his hips tightly and possessively. Orihime silently thanks Ichigo for not being like Nightmare Moon, as she slightly feels bad for Spike.

"I...Alright..." He sighs out with a huff and pouts lightly.

"Good boy~" She slurs before letting him go and appears back in her throne.

"Tease..." He huffs out to himself under his breath. The doors burst open to reveal a busty pink Alicorn mare and a strange looking mare with far more generous bust, blue mane, jagged horn and bug like wings. The Alicorn wears a simple princess dress, as the black mare wears a kimono that is tight around her rather perfect form. He feels her green slit eyes stare at him in...interest?

"Hello every pony, and Hollow. I brought my best friend Chrysalis here, if you don't mind, auntie." The pink mare says to Celestia sheepishly.

"Non-sense, I think it wonderful to bring a Changeling here. But she looks to regal, who exactly is she?" Celestia asks with her motherly tone.

"I am Queen Crysalis. I rule over the Emerald Changelings as well as been guard to the Gates of Tartarus with the Hollows for centuries. I had gotten word from my own Hollows that joined my hive that a king has finally been found, which is why Tartarus had left us homeless?" She says with a strong and caring tone that brings Spike in for some strange reason, as her voice is slightly wavy or "echo y".

"I am this "King" as you put it, Queen Chrysalis." He says softly making Nightmare and his other mates giggle knowingly.

'More toys to play with~' The four of them think happily.

"I see. Then it is a pleasure to meet you, and please, Chryssie is fine by me." She says with a soft smile. He blushes lightly.

"R-Right. May I ask where you and your hive and Hollows live now?" He asks gently.

"We are currently living in the old mines where Tartarus once stood. It is not much, nor is there very many resources for my children to thrive and grow. We are starving as there is no love supply for us to grasp upon, nor do other races take kindly to mine." She says sadly. His heart grows heavy.

Without thinking, he spouts out, "You can remain here with me of you want. There is plenty of room to spare." He says says softly. Chrysalis smiles gratefully to him.

"I thank you, but I cannot, for I am in search for my bonded. As much as I am grateful for you thoughtfulness, I must find them in order to continue the family line." She says sadly.

"You could always test to see if he is here." Nightmare says. Chrysalis nods her head lightly.

"I could."

"You really should" Luna agree's.

"Very well." She closes her eyes and a soft green pulse shoots out from his holed hooves. As the pulse moves across the room, Spike glows bright lime green, and a black and green pulse shoots out, connecting to Chrysalis. She opens her eyes and stares up at him "You...?" She gasps out.

"I could feel it from the start." Nightmare chuckles out. "Still, she is good looking, probably tastes good too~" She purrs out making Chrysalis flash her a seductive smile.

"You can try, but I guarantee you'll taste much better~" She hisses out in a purr, making Nightmare blush.

"Now I know how you feel, love." She says to Spike.

"That makes me feel so~oo much better." He says sarcastically while rolling his eyes. Chrysalis smiles softly to him.

"I apologize if I am no- " She stops as his lips gently brush up against hers.

"I don't mind. Besides, I am just a Sub." He tells her with the shrug of his shoulders. She raises a brow.

"And yet, you have a dominant feel as well. Are you one of thise rare Dominant Submissive's?" She asks. He nods his head lightly with a faint blush. She chuckles melodiously. "Now I feel lucky. Guess that means I'll get to be a true "Queen" hm?" She asks.

"I suppose so." He chuckles out. He then feels four large fings tear into his throat and strange liquid flowing into his veins. He stares wide eyed at Chrysalis who gives him a sad look.

"The king must always become a Changeling..." She says softly.

"W...Why?" He asks as unimaginable pain shoots through his veins making him cry out in pain as he feels his body shifting and changing. His wings sink into his back as his "helmet" does the same. He drops to his hands and knees and roars in pain as new magic shifts in his core like a raging fire, merging with his original cores, making them all form as one.

"I am not sure. But the last Queen to not do this, perished, along with the Ruby Changelings." She says sadly. Groaning he gets to his clawed feet and grips his head tightly.

"So...many...voices...." He whimpers out. Chrysalis holds him close to herself and rubs his head gently as she shifts into a dark skinned human woman with bug wings.

"Just let them in, they are merely trying to know who and what you are." She tells him softly. He whimpers softly and buries his face into her large chest and allows them passage into his mind. She gains a far off look as she too looks into his mind to learn more about her mate. Opening her eyes, she looks across the room at Ichigo, Orihime, Dash and Gilda with curious eyes. "Two ex-Espada, a human and ex-Visored. How interesting." She chuckles out lightly.

He calms down and looks up at Chrysalis with a worried look. "Now that you have seen my "past", do you still desire me?" He asks.

"I would desire you even if you were to murder all of the griffin's and dragon's. I'd desire you if you became a second Discord or Aizen. Of course I desire you now, just even more so since I know all about you~" She whispers out into his ear seductively making him shiver slightly. "I have been desiring you my entire life, Changeling's live for a VERY long time, but Queen's are eternal if not killed. We search for our bonded till we find them, or until the end of time, and meet them in the afterlife." She whispers.

"Well, what's it like to be different?" Dash asks.

"Really? You ask THAT instead of something else?!" He exclaims exasperatedly.

"Well, yeah? I mean, you just became something else! You were a dragon, a Hollow and now a Changeling all rolled up into one! What's it feel like?" She asks.

"...Nice. It feels...nice. Amazing even now that I can feel so many being full and happy." He says with a small small.

"This is still so weird..." Ichigo mutters out, Orihime nods her head in agreement.

"What exactly am I supposed to do?" He asks Chrysalis, who gains a thoughtful look.

"Just ensure that the Emerald Changeling race doesn't die out and produce a few heirs. Other than that, not much. The Queen generally takes care of the hive." She says. "Why not try shifting into someone or something else?" She asks. He nods his head lightly before closing his eyes and holding out his right hand. It shifts into a strange looking tub and he opens his eyes and stares in surprise.

"This is amazing...!" He gasps out.

"Shit...he bacame Magaman!" Ichigo laughs out as Orihime giggles lightly. He growls and points his "cannon arm" at Ichigo and fires out a small Bala that forces him to yelp as it hits him square in the chest. "YOU COULD HAVE KILLED ME!!" He roars.

"Oh please. Had I wanted you dead I would have ended your life already." He says while rolling his eyes. "Still, this is pretty cool. Can all Changelings do this?" He asks. Chrysalis shakes her head lightly.

"No, only Emerald Changelings hold the power to become someone else as well as someTHING else. Just as only Sapphire Changelings can change into other beings and control the elements. And so on and so forth." She says.

"I see. This may just be the thing we need to keep our country safe!" He exclaims softly.

"Mhmm." She says. "But there is a downside to this." She says.

"What's that?"

"Changelings are most male, just as Ponies are mostly female. And as such, only males can receive these abilities, as well as be changed." She explains.

"I see. But doesn't that mean that Changelings and Ponies are brother and sister races?" He asks.

"Yes. Just as Draconequui and Alicorn's are brother sister races. Though the only race to not have a brother race are the Dragon's and intern, Drakes." She says with a confused look.

"Ah..." He says softly. An idea forms in his mind as he grins softly. "Maybe we should introduce the Ponies and Changelings together once again?" He asks.

"That sounds like a great idea." Celestia says, breaking her long silence making them all jump as they had forgotten she was even there. "Perhaps a welcome party?" She asks. Out of nowhere Pinkie Pie appears from the corner of his vision.

"Did someone say PARTY!?!?!?" She screams out excitedly.

"Yes I did. Would you please host it here in Canterlot?" Celestia asks not even showing her surprise at Pinkie's entrance.

"Sure! When?"

"Nightmare Night." She says softly.

"My birthday?" He asks.

"You were born on the night I was banished?" Nightmare asks. He blushes lightly.

"Er...not exactly. I was hatched on Nightmare Night thanks to Twilight..." He starts but is cut off.

"Yes, he was." Celestia says while smiling. "His "birth mother" had laid him on the very night you were both banished, which was also the very same night I had received him." She says. He smiles lightly.

"Guess that shows how much I know..." He says.

"When is this "Nightmare Night", anyways?" Chrysalis asks.

"Tomorrow."

Author's Note

What ya'll think?
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