Dimensional Chronicles Part 1 The Brute
Prolouge
Celestia was panicking; she had used her most powerful magics even abilities banned by law and good old morality. This scar riddled “thing” she could no longer give it any sort of title; was completely unfazed it even looked a bit bored. How, how was a creature that wore an eye-patch and bells to give its enemy an advantage, something that let her run it through just as a handicap defeating her so soundly. She was a god but here she was cowering even though she had not been hit even once, cowering from a being that looked about as far below her as anything could get with what looked like the “soul reaper” version of pinkie pie cheering it on
“What are you?” Celestia asked, fear written in her voice like words in stone.
“Silly horsey he’s Zaraki Kenpachi” the pink haired one said cheerfully “I told him you wouldn’t put up much of a fight but he was too bored here to listen to me. Oh well it was still fun to watch. Go Kenny!”
“Tch I figured seeing as you raise the sun around here you would be more powerful. I doubt you even got the rust off this thing.” he brandished his sword “oh well” he lifted it to take off her head “maybe the real power in this place will respond to your death.” He brought down the sword; Celestia braced for death, but the blow never came. there was the blip of blood hitting the tile. “finally” Kenpachi said gleefully. Celestia opened her eyes and got a face-full of star studded tail.
oh no. She thought. How did it come to this.
Two Days Earlier:
“Come on spike.” Twilight said impatiently “I want to get to the crater before it causes too big of a stirr.” A meteor had fallen from Lunas’ sky last night. Meteors were known as bits of the space beyond Celestia and Lunas’ control; so whenever one landed it caused quite the fuss
“Ready” Spike yelled jumping on Twilights’ back “ I still don’t see what the big deal is it’s just a rock.”
“From outer space” Twilight explained “as old as Celestia but even she knows nothing about it” Twilight beamed with wonder “and the place it came from is even older and full of secrets even the princess’ can’t get to.” They walked through town. It was early in the morning and most ponies out this early kept to themselves; so there was not much talking. The crater was about halfway to Fluttershys’ hut outside of town. The walk was uneventful so they were at ease until they looked over the edge of the crater. At the bottom were three strange bipedal beings two giants, one lying on its face in a pool of blood another sitting on its hindquarters some sort of cloth wrapped stick resting on its shoulder regarded the wounded one with no emotion and one about the same size as Twilight beamed up at the sitting giant with a smile on its face. The face-down one was wearing what looked like a giant spoon over its head so Twilight couldn't see its face but it was wearing a white robe with black lines running down its arms and legs. the one with the stick wore a white tattered panchoish’ garment over a one piece black robe thing and an eye-patch on its right eye. It had a scar that ran the length of its face next to its left eye and wore its black hair up in eleven spikes each tipped with a bell. The small one wore just the black one piece and had pink hair.
“well that’s not a rock” spike piped up apparently rousing the big one from staring at the wounded one. It babbled something in a language Twilight didn’t understand, which was impressive Twilight knew over thirty used languages and five dead ones.
“umm hello do you speak equestrian?” Twilight asked slowly; the big one made a noise around the lines of
“eh?”
“just a second” Twilight said; her horn started to glow
“Reiatsu?” the big one said. Twilights’ horn flashed bathing all three strangers in light “what the hell?” the big one yelled pulling something metal halfway out of the cloth.
“Yes it worked” Twilight said triumphantly
“Kenny the little horsey can talk”
“and use Kido. This place may be worth my time after all”
“Kido?” Spike asked puzzled
“that must be what they call magic.” Twilight responded “Hello” she called down the side of the crater “I am Twilight Sparkle and this is Spike. Who and, if you don’t mind my asking what are you?”
“I’m Yachiru” the pink one said smiling despite the fact that she was standing on the wounded one “that’s Zaraki Kenpachi and the one I’m standing on is Nnoitora. Kenny and I are soul reapers the one I’m standing on is an arrancar”
“Okay I’m happy to meet you Zaraki-”
“Please call me Kenpachi”
“sure; Kenpachi, Yachiru. But we really should get your friend there to a hospital”
“he’s dead”
“Wh-what!? How, did he break your fall?” Twilight marveled for a second over the fact that she almost instinctively knew that these three were not of this world.
“no I didn’t need him to”
“then how-”
“silly horsey; Kenny killed him” Yachiru said psychotic glee lighting her eyes menacingly “he was a bad man so Kenny took him down. It was really fun to watch” Twilight was shocked by Yachirus’ blatant disregard for life.
“s-surely he could have been reasoned with.” Twilight stuttered
“I guess” Kenpachi said standing up “but I was never any good at that” as the soul reaper stood up Twilight saw just how beat up he really was. There was blood staining his white ‘overcoat’ Twilight didn’t know what else to call it. He had a hole punched in his stomach and gashes along his shoulders and arms.
“oh my; we need to get you to a doctor” Twilight said worried against her better judgment “can you walk?”
“Of course I can” He sounded stung as if the innocent concerned question was an insult
“then come with me. Now lets see the hospital is on the other side of ponyville” Twilight looked at Kenpachi again “and they probably wouldn’t know what to do with you anyway. I know, Fluttershy! come on” she took off at a full gallop and was amazed at how easily Kenpachi and Yachiru were keeping up with her; she had planned to have Fluttershy meet them halfway so she would have time to brace herself. They arrived at Fluttershys’ cabin and Twilight knocked on the door. Fluttershy opened the door yawning groggily.
“oh Twilight it’s you” she looked behind Twilight at the other two “a-and you brought new friends” she started trembling.
“I’m sorry to bother you so early in the morning Fluttershy but the big one needs your help” Twilight gestured at Kenpachi who was standing as empty faced as when he had sat in the crater. Upon seeing his wounds Fluttershy went from terrified to protective.
“Oh my you poor thing; I’ll have to get right to work.” she hurried him inside “you two are going to want to stay out here” she ducked in after Kenpachi.
“so Yachiru” Twilight said “Kenpachi sounds like a title; what does it mean?”
“it means he’s the strongest soul reaper; he had to kill the last guy to get the title” she responded smiling
“kill for a title but isn’t that wrong”
“Wrong?” Yachiru said blankly her face empty; but it wasn’t like Kenpachi where it was obvious he was trying to get a handle on where he was. It was as if a mask had fallen away and beneath it was an endless chasm “don’t worry Kenpachi doesn’t fight the weak” and just like that the cheerful disposition was back “you’re the third strongest thing we’ve sensed since we got here”
“What’s the strongest?”
“Nnoitoras’ dead body” Twilight was shocked; Kenpachi was strong enough to take down a creature whose dead body was stronger than Celestia. Just the thought of something that powerful made Twilight shudder in fear
“Shwoom!” the windows of Fluttershys’ cabin were blown out as the entire cabin was swathed in yellow light. The ground and wind shuddered as if they were being broken by whatever was causing the light.
“looks like Kenny let her see his eye”
“Fluttershy!” Twilight yelled barging through the door. Fluttershy was cowering against a wall from Kenpachi who was almost blocked from view by the yellow energy. It was crushing Twilight could hardly move under the pressure the pure intent to kill terrified her and she had the almost overwhelming urge to run, but Fluttershy could be in trouble “what happened?” she yelled as she struggled to walk to Fluttershy.
“I don’t know” Fluttershy said “I had just finished patching up his wounds, only the appendix was hurt by whatever punched a hole in him thank goodness and the rest of it wasn’t as bad as it looked so it was an easy fix but then I tried to remove the eye-patch to see if I could help with his eye I unlatched the patch and it flew off flew off next thing I know I’ve been flung against this wall with ‘that’ staring me down.” Twilight looked up, the energy swathing Kenpachi was shaped like a massive skull glowering and straining to get at them. It was as if his very essence wanted to kill them. Something flew out from the rubble that had been the floor it landed of Twilights’ leg as she clutched Fluttershy on fear it was the patch. Twilight felt a pricking pain and a sudden rush of power it was as if liquid fire was being injected into her veins it was incredible and painful she clutched at Fluttershy even harder to keep from crying out she was blinded by the mounting power. She didn’t see or feel Kenpachi walk up to them
“sorry that’s mine” he said peeling the patch off her leg. The power stayed but she got control over it rather quickly. Her vision cleared and she saw kenpachi not four inches from her horn grinning from ear to ear. He was so close to her but she didn’t feel crushed by his power more slightly pressured by it; the patch was still off the power was still there, Fluttershy had fainted strait away because he was this close it just wasn’t effecting Twilight as much anymore
“does it feel good?” Kenpachi asked
“huh?”
“I’ve forgotten what it feels like to discover untapped power, power beyond your wildest dreams. So tell me, how does it feel?” Twilight thought for a second
“it hurts” she choked out tears beginning to form in her eyes
“do you know what this is?” He held up the eye-patch which seemed to be flailing in his hand “It’s a seal that devours the excess energy I put off but it’s gotten too used to the level of power I put off so if it latches onto anyone else it breaks any seals put on them and unlocks any hidden power pushing them as close to my power level as they can get. Don’t ask me how it works Korutsuchi designed it.” He put the patch back on “Congratulations you are now the most powerful thing I’ve sensed since I got here” he turned to walk away “oh, and Just so you know, if I had so much as touched your friend there she would have died.” Twilight struggling to move as her body was not used to handling this level of power; she laid Fluttershys’ head down as gently as possible and turned to clean up the mess Kenpachi had made; the pain was starting to fade. She used her magic to fix the floor and the windows with surprising ease normally doing either one of those tasks would take all her concentration but now it was as easy as levitating a book even Celestia had trouble reforming things that had been as effectively shattered as the cabin she was obviously still far below Kenpachi she found herself able to fully comprehend how strong he must be; this creature was a threat to everything and everypony in Equestria and she had to keep him occupied. the pain also disappeared while using her magic as if the pain was a manifestation of sealed away and pent up energy. She ran out after Kenpachi
“if you need somewhere to stay I can think of two places” Twilight said
“really” Yachiru said bored and sarcastic
“well yes; either my library or Applejacks’ farm”
“I’ll go with the farm” Kenpachi said “I never liked libraries”
“okay but we’ll have to get her permission.” she paused for a second “say Kenpachi”
“yes”
“why do you carry that stick?”
“it’s not a stick it’s my sword, my Zanpakto” He looked at it apologetic affection in his eyes “it’s the only weapon I would ever use.” Twilight was trying to be nice to these two but they made her increasingly uneasy. Kenpachis’ power and Yachirus’ empty eyes terrified her and Kenpachis’ apparent affection towards a weapon, a killing tool disturbed her. she decided to make up some rules
“you know we have some important rules around here”
“eh”
“one you cannot carry that sword two you cannot attack anypony three do your best not to scare anypony and four for the love of Celestia do not remove that eye-patch”
“I refuse to give up my sword”
“fine then Just don’t let on it is a sword” Twilight took him through the outskirts of town to make sure he didn’t cause much trouble.
“is everyone here a pony” Yachiru asked loudly
“Pretty much” Pinkie Pie seemed to pop out of thin air “there are some dragons and griffins around here too. But you’re the first two Soul Reapers I’ve seen since Unahana”
“Pinkie Pie how do you know about Soul Reapers?” Twilight asked
“oh I had one living in my basement for two days once said she was a third seat; whatever that means. More importantly who’re these two I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone with an eye-patch and bells; he’s like a musicale pirate”
“He’s Zaraki Kenpachi” Yachiru said peeking over Kenpachis’ shoulder “and I’m Yachiru. And I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone with hair as pink as mine.” She smiled calmly without the usual psychotic glint
“well you have now” Pinkie chimed with her usual manic vigor “hey do you like sweets”
“I love ‘em”
“I help out at a sweet shop; wanna help me make cupcakes?”
“Sure; Kenny make sure you get us that room” Yachiru yelled jumping off of Kenpachi and running after Pinkie laughing playfully
“that was.... different” Kenpachi said obviously confused “pops out of thin air and has next to no Rieatsu”
“that’s Pinkie Pie for you. Now lets get you that room” Twilight smiled if Pinkie liked her Yachiru couldn’t be that much trouble but she was still more than a little worried about Zaraki every time he looked at her since the patch ‘unlocked’ her it was with an unsettling smile.
“I noticed that when you were with that Fluttershy or Pinkie you get stronger. if there were three more your power would double. Why is that?” Twilight sensed a trap
“I would rather not tell someone of your; persuasion. Oh look we’re here” they entered the grove. Applejack seemed to have started her work for today. The second Kenpachi stepped into the treeline the trees started to visibly grow surprising Applejack.
“what in tarnation!?” she yelled as a root burst from the earth beneath her hooves launching her into the air. She landed on her back and looked up at Twilights’ concerned face “Well that’s new. Oh hey Twi’ who’s your friend”
“He’s Zaraki Kenpachi and he has some explaining to do” Twilight said accusingly
“looks like they like me” he snickered. Applejack lilted her head in curiosity but laughed at the little joke
“ah’ beg yer pardon but what exactly are ya’”
“I’m a soul reaper”
“and he needs a place to stay. And judging by what just happened I doubt my tree would be suitable”
“well anypony who the trees like so much is free to stay with the Apple family” she giggled a little at her reference “heck ya’ll could help with the harvensten’, ya’ look strong enough”
“Just make sure not to hurt anything” Twilight glared at Kenpachi “And make sure to keep that thing sheathed” she pointed a hoof at the sword.
“fine; sheesh you’re worse than Soi Fon.” Kenpachi said annoyed “You know you two would get along nicely; she’s a killjoy too” Applejack laughed
“Pleased to have ya’ stayin’ Zarak-”
“Please call me Kenpachi”
“how bout’ Kenny”
“sounds good to me”
“well Kenny ah’m Applejack ah’ll show ya where yah’ll be staying. Ah’m afraid we don’t ‘ave any beds in yer’ size so ah’ hope yah’ll like sleepin on hay”
“sounds good I usually sleep with my back against a wall” as they walked to the barn Twilight kept a careful eye on Kenpachi. “Don’t worry” he said blankly over his shoulder “you’re the only one strong enough around here for me to even consider fighting” he smiled but it dropped from his face “well you and that unicorn with the Lyre” it was Twilights’ turn to be confused Lyre she didn’t personally know anyone who carried a Lyre around with them “to be perfectly honest I have no idea why Yachiru didn’t notice her the only other person she couldn’t sense was captain Unahana and that’s only because...” he trailed off stopped in his tracks and started grinning like a madman.
“Kenny?” Applejack said nervously. Kenpachis’ hand slowly started to make its way to his swords hilt
“Kenpachi remember the rules” Twilight said testily. The smile fell from his face like a ton of bricks and he sighed
“I would be having so much fun if I could just ditch you” but it came back “by the way your power is up again that’s three where are the other two?” Twilight started to panic; who knew what this reaper would do if all six of them were together. Just then there was a sound like a bullet that filled the air and Rainbow Dash crashed headfirst into Kenpachi who didn’t move an inch. She slid down his chest slowly until she fell off his stomach
“stupid light speed barrier” she grunted through gritted teeth. She opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was Kenpachi staring down his nose at her. He looked up at Twilight
“four?” he asked pointing down at Dash with a confused look on his face. Twilight winced “yep you’re number four” he picked her up by her tail “so who’s the fifth?”
“get off me” Rainbow Dash yelled straining against Kenpachis’ grip. Applejack was laid out laughing at this point. It took about five minutes of straining before Dash gave up.
“look” Kenpachi said impatiently “your friend here is the most powerful thing I’ve felt since I got to this damn rock; judging by her reaction she has five boosters to her power. That pink and yellow Pegasus Fluttershy, that Pinkie Pie Yachiru ran off with, Applejack here and you. Where is the fifth”
“if I tell you where Rarity lives will you let me go” Kenpachi dropped her like a sack of potatoes “ow. She lives in a fashion boutique on the edge of town” Kenpachi grinned playfully
“race you there” he challenged
“oh you’re on” they were both off before Twilight had a chance to blink
“oh no” Twilight said running after them
“Twi’ hahahaha Wait” Applejack yelled trying to catch her breath “Ah just got an image of Kenny hahahaha in one of Raritys’ dresses” she descended into a laughing fit and Twilight ran off.
by the time Twilight got to the Carousel Boutique it was obvious they had been there for a while. Yachiru, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie were on the roof looking through the skylight and giggling. Twilight opened the door. Inside Rarity was hard at work taking measurements of Kenpachi who she had managed to strip down to nothing but his bandages and a strange undergarment worn around the waist apparently to block the groin from view. She had brought down his hair into a more orderly fashion something most would call a mullet. The eye-patch was still there but Judging by the shattered mannequins and glass she had attempted to remove it. He looked about as angry as that Manticore that had the thorn in its paw. Rarity started fitting a sleeve for him. Kenpachi spotted Twilight
“Number five is a pain in the ass!” he growled
“silence you barbarian” Rarity snapped at him
“umm Rarity what are you doing?”
“outfitting this one with something more civilized he just barged in here in those disgusting robes” she pointed at the robes crumpled in a corner “and his hair up in those horrid spikes so I demanded that he let me do something with him he didn’t want me to but I insisted”
“she whined her face off” Kenpachi interjected “it was more painful than getting this scar” he paused “without the fun of battle”
“Silence ruffian!” Rarity said “well I never, such a violent being; wherever did you find him?” she got back to work as she talked
“the bottom of a crater”
“figures” Rarity huffed “how else would his cloths get that beat up” she finished sizing the sleeve and cut off the excess “although his bipedal form makes creating an ensemble for him quite simple; but just look what that eye-patch did to my shop”
“you’re the one who tried to take it off” Kenpachi snapped back “ow” he yelled as she poked him with the needle
“just be glad I let you keep your bells” and she had they were attached to the sleeves. The rest of the assembly was rather slow, done by the time the sun started setting. Kenpachi walked out of the boutique irritable and tired
“wow Kenny you look great” Yachiru said jumping off the roof onto Kenpachis’ back
“shut up” he snapped “I’m going back to the farm”
“what’s his problem?” Rainbow dash asked “he really does look great”
“he Just wasn’t expecting Rarity to be so; well Rarity” Twilight laughed.
Dear Princess Celestia:
I made a new acquaintance his name Is Zaraki Kenpachi. He worries me. He is insanely violent, barely able to keep his hands off his “Zanpakto” as he calls his sword. I would like to schedule a meeting for him to see how he reacts to you. Being around beings he considers powerful seems to excite him
Sincerely your student; Twilight Sparkle
P.S. he seems to have figured out the Elements of Harmonies effect on me making him quite unstable around me
P.S.S. He mentioned an insanely powerful unicorn with a Lyre could you please look into this.