The Red Light King: Carolus Rex!

The Red Light King: Carolus Rex.

Chapter 1: I'm back BITCHES!!!

Oh my god.... How many years has it been since I was last here? 5,000? 10,000? 25,000!?

Damn that is a loooooong fuckin' time, I'll tell you that! Right now I'm walking through the capital city of Equestria: Canterlot. Even though I have a 'History' here, goddamn Sunny-butt removed me from the pages... Oh wait, I told her to do that! Hah! My mistake, though why do I get the feeling she had done that on numerous occasions right after my one??

Hmm.... Very curious indeed.

Ah shit! I forgot to give my name! Well, I'm Carolus Rex. I'm an Alicorn, like the Royal Sisters, in which turn also counts me as royalty as well, and no I'm not a sibling or a relative of theirs. To put it simply: if you are an Alicorn, then you are of royal by birth and blood. Seriously it is fuckin' annoying with these ponies!

And since you are wondering why I use such profanity in my speeches and all, well let's just say that I wasn't born as an Alicorn.

Yes, I know what you're thinking about right now. That this is some kind of joke, a lie to lead you astray, not believing that statement one bit. Well I can promise you I'm not, because I really am from another world. I bet you didn't see THAT coming now did you!? Oh don't worry about it, because I don't care on what you think of anything on this at all!

As for what I used to be, and still am, is Human. Or Homo-sapien if you want to get all smart-ass on me.

Anyway, back to Canterlot! So I was making my way towards the castle, the sun was setting behind the mountain as the street lights came alive. As for the majority of the city's inhabitants; a real infested, snobbish, hell-hole! But it feels like it just gotten far more worser, since the last time...

"Excuse me, sir?" I stopped, hearing what sounded like a noble pony. "Perhaps you would like to... Uh..." He was silenced by my...looks, as you can already guess, I'm in my human form. Though I was still taller when I transform into an Alicorn.

Turning around, I saw a pale blue unicorn, he looked like a business dealer or something of the sort. Looking down at him, he got the message I wasn't looking to make business here and he scattered. After that I continued to make way, hoping I wouldn't have to deal with anymore 'Roadblocks'.... Though fate would still have its way on how the outcome turns.

"Oh my! Who let this wretched oaf in our majestic city!?" And cue the harsh comments.

Just like that, the whole damn town comes down on me with words of discrimination, racism, lies even about me stealing these clothes from somepony! I mean, my GOD, are they ever gonna stop spouting out bullshit like that! Seriously, none of these stupid pricks will ever make this crimson, synthetic leathery, trench coat, look good on them than me. No sir, they ain't taking this, or any of my clothes from me!

Before it could get any worse, the Royal Guard came in and broke the whole thing up. "That's enough out of you lot!" One of them said, the voice was feminine, that much I know. And I can guess she is the Captain.

Oh fucksticks! Sorry, seems I've made a mistake again. Still I was right about them being Guards, but not the ones in golden plated armour I saw before, and they're not you typical pony either. Apparently these are bat ponies, something that I never thought possible. But judging by its nocturnal design, their dark grey colour, golden cat-like eyes, and crescent moon, they definitely serve under little Lulu.

One of the nobles came in and started to speak in such an obnoxious snobby voice, I felt like killing him.... Well actually all of them. "What is the meaning of this!? You should be arresting that beastly thing!"

..... This is why, I never let my own Nobles go around acting like this. Thank god that I broke the cycle to mine! Oh and since I don't live in Equestria, or this 'Dimension', I have my own. Well more like conquered it, only because of a madman ruling it with ruthlessness. So we'll leave that for another time.

The Captain came up front to the bastards face, she was a bit smaller than the rest of her comrades, but that doesn't mean she is weak! Anyway, she had a sour face on her and with good reason. "On what terms?" See? She wants proof, something none of these bitches have to report! Hell I wouldn't mind having her in my army, or in my Black Ops unit!

The Nobleman who spoke up backed away from her. "W-what do you mean--?"

"I MEAN on what terms?" She cut him off and grabbed him by his neck collar, bringing him back to her. "Has he done anything that refers to 'crime' itself?!" Oh she's getting angry...

The guy himself was sweating a lot of bullets at this point. "N-n-no, but--"

"Has he robed a store!?"

"I-I-I don't think so--"

"Did he pickpocket anypony?!"

"Not t-that I k-k-know of--"

"Did he even assaulted any of you!?"

"... No..."

"Then what the buck are you all shouting about!?" Damn, she's pissed as fuck. "Honestly, you are all idiots when it comes to something that's different from us ponies!" No surprises there, and yeah this isn't the first time. Last one was a prank/dare type of event I went for willingly.

The Captain herself pushed him aside with an irritated look. "Ugh, I had enough of this! Everyone clear out!!" And just like that, the crowd breaks up and scatter back to whatever the fuck they were doing.

Sighing in relief, I was finally free to see my two favourite princesses out of the entire multiverse itself. As much as I appreciate the Lunar Guard for saving my arse and stopping things before them twats, or me made it bloody worse.... I have to play the dick card and ditch the lot. Nothing personal kitties, but this is something I want to do myself.

So now that I'm at the castle, seeing that it only had a few things add, it hasn't changed that much, just like its people. Walking through its long-ass hallways, the servants that worked to keep it nice and fancy looking, all stopped and stared at me. I think some of the maids may have dropped to the floor face first, while others would hide behind inanimate objects. The Guards themselves; shellshocked. They weren't even tackling me to the ground, or alerting any others about my being in the perimeters! Sloppy, absolutely fucking sloppy! None of my Drill Sergeants would let this kind of reaction go!

Shaking my head in disappointment of them, I just continued on navigating my way to the Throne room. Seeing just how incompetently stupid these ponies have gotten, it was giving me a major headache along the tour. Soon though I found it, but upon reaching and opening its gigantic doors, I heard something on the other side... It sounded like music? Techno maybe, I don't know.

"Oh great, yet another monster has come to take Equestria." What the--

Looking over to my right, I saw a lone Guard standing there. Depressed as hell. Well, whatever, I'm sure he'll get over it. So opening up, I saw what looks like a concert happening in here, mixed in with clubbing and all that other shit! Seriously you would not believe how many speakers are set up, or how big they were on stage too! Right now there was a DJ up on stage, getting her mad skills tuned out for the big day. She was a white Unicorn wearing clothes you would usually wear when you go out clubbing, both her mane and tail had light and dark blue, long and spiked out a bit at its ends. There were other musicians up with her as well, but sat on the sidelines listening to her scratching things up.

Seems they haven't notice me. I sneaked around back, from what I remember, the Thrones should be... Oh yep, here they are! But it still bothered me that all of this was set up in here, of all rooms! Why couldn't they do it in the ball room!? That has just as much more space as this! Though now that I think about it, perhaps it might work to my plan on 'Getting their undivided attention'.

Good things comes to those who wait, I guess.

Anyway, after she finish her track, they gave her an applause. "Wow Vinyl Scratch, that was sick!" One of them commented.

"Oh yeah! That's what I'm talking about!" Vinyl replied. Though maybe I could... Wait, why is there a chick dress up for an orchestra? Seriously, there is a grey Earth pony, with a refined appearances and good looks to match, in here with all the rebellious, rock 'n' rollers!

Colour me surprised about this new revelation!

Though upon trying to getting their attention, I tripped and fell face-first on one of their equipment. Embarrassing moments of the century! But at least it got them.

"Oh dude! You OK!?" I heard Vinyl called out. I just gave her a wave of my hand, "Hold up man, I'm coming!" She said as I was pulled up from my most epic failure.

Dusting myself off, the rest of the little fillies and colts all stood there looking up at me, seeing how tall I was, completely mesmerised by my appearance. At least they don't go around saying racist stuff in your face, so that's good for a fresh start of things. But after a moment or two of awkward silence, I decided to make the first move. "Hi there. Pretty great music you lot got going here!"

They snapped out of there delusional staring and somewhat tried to compose themselves, so they wouldn't look like idiots. "Uh, hey bro? How's it hanging? Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoyed your little sneak peek of it." Vinyl said as she reached out with her right hand, "The names Vinyl Scratch, I'm mostly known as DJ-PON3 around the world!"

I, myself, grabbed hers and shook, "Nice meeting you, I'm Carolus Rex. But you can just call me Rex for short." I spoke, letting go of her. "Never thought I'd be in the presence of celebrities. Sorry, by the way, didn't mean to intrude."

She waved it off like it was nothing to be ashamed about. "Nah it's cool. Besides, you look like a newcomer, in more ways then one." Then she asked, "What are you suppose to be anyway?"

"Human."

"Human? Never heard your kind before. Or did I?" Wait, what the shit? "Eh, maybe it was something else?" Oh thank god! Because the last thing I need right now; is some overly-obsessive, crazed, fanatical group of ponies, out to try and get my soul! Just to prove my species do exist and that they're not crazy in the head.

Anyway, back to the story, "Say, Vinyl, what's up with you friend over there?" I pointed out towards the grey one, "She doesn't play the same music as you do, seeing how the way she dresses, I'd say she plays classical music in the Opera."

The Earth pony mare herself was surprised, as was everyone else. Though she shook it of and cleared her throat, "Well, yes, you are right. My name is Octavia, I play the Cello in Canterlot's Royal Orchestra." She spoke in a well mannered, mature voice. Seemingly trying to act as the adult in the group, which made me chuckle quite a bit. "Exactly, what is funny, Mr. Rex?" She asked with a puzzled expression.

"Well, first off, I only said to call me Rex. Second, there's no need for you to act as the grown up of the group all the time. Loosen up a bit!" I answered her. While she blushed in embarrassment and looked to the side, as the rest gave off little laughs themselves.

Vinyl looked back at me, "So, it seems you know your stuff in the music department." I nodded and she smiled a bit more, "I don't suppose you know some yourself?"

I grinned at this, the opportunity to show these lucky bastards some real music. "Hell yeah I do! As a matter of fact, I'm here to see the princesses themselves!"

They all gasped at this, "Whoa! Really!? Truly!?" Again I nodded, confirming I know who they are and what they do here in life. "So how long ago did you guys meet?"

"Well, it was in secret we would meet up. I was just a young teenager chosen for the job of diplomacy, though I seem to do just fine, just as long I didn't lie about anything they ask of me." I told them, even though most of it was a lie, they were none the wiser.

Stupid pricks...

A lot of 'wow's went off after that, "So cool!"

"Yeah, but anyway! Who wants to hear some of my music!?" They all flashed me happy grins, big ones too. Save for one, but who cares!?

So, pulling out my phone, with my headset, and scrolled through my Top Rated playlist. Through my search for the perfect music to get those two running in here, I came down to picking between two songs: Mz. Hyde by Halestrom, or Bombshell by Powerman 5000. Oh which one, which one, whichever one!? Man I have never been this tense or pumped about something since forever!!

Upon being so enraptured by my own evil plans, Vinyl tried getting my attention, "Uh, dude? What's with the creepy grin and the insane look? It's kinda scary us out."

"Huh? What? Oh, sorry! I was just... Could you come here, I want you to listen to this." Getting my act together, I gave her my headset and played Mz. Hyde. Her reaction to it was, well let's just say she got the shivers from it, beginning to end, in a good way. Then I started playing Bombshell, her legs started to shake to the point she was about to collapse on the floor, even her breathing was getting frantic! Damn she must be having almost an orgasmic feeling from this, I just hope I don't have to clean up after her!

As soon as the song ended, she was struggling to stay standing up, so she leaned on me, her head resting on my chest. Now normally I wouldn't mind, but truth be told: I was a little worried that she would get the jump on me. You know...

"That..." She spoke, in a bit of a...slutty tone, which really got my hair at the back of my neck to stand out. "Was the most epically, awesomeness, music I have ever heard... You humans sure know how to step it up."

I chuckled nervously at this comment, not sure if I should be creeped out, or flattered by it. "Heh...thanks. But... Um.... You think I can use your speakers? I kinda want to.... You know...?" I asked, seeing as how she is now.... Well you get the picture right? Right!?

Yeah whatever, anyway she nodded and waddled over to one of her friends, while I hooked up my IPhone up to the speakers. But just to be on the safe side of things, even though I could care less about the integrity, decorations, and accessories of the castle. It's more about these younglings insurance.

"Hey! How loud can these speakers pump out!?" I asked them.

"Uh... To put it bluntly: if they were turned up to the max, this castles windows - as in ALL of them - will be shattered." One of them said. "And that's just the ones on the stage itself. Now if we were to..."

"Good. Because I'm gonna crank it up to the max." I said with a toothy grin on my face. Oh the glory of payback! Finally, this is for when you tried to asserted your dominance of authority on me the first day I arrived, Tia!!

But before that, "By the way, you lot should get some ear-plugs! This is gonna be a blast!" And with that said, I started up my search again, with one music I have in mind, that will fit it all the more....

(Princess Celestia.)

After a long day of Day Court with the pompous Nobles, I have finally returned to my chambers to set the sun and let Luna's moon rise up to start the night. But when it ended, Luna came to me and asked if I could let some of her DJ friends use it to perform and create some new tracks in privacy. Seeing as how hard it is to do such things, I let them have the Throne room, only because the Ball room was under repairs. As to why? Well... Let's just say it involves a certain pink pony and leave it at that.

So, after a soothing long bath, I retired to my bed, letting sweet unconscious take me to the world of dreams...

But just as I began sleeping, it was short lived.

"FFLLAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHOOOOOORRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I practically shot up and out of my bed and got my horn stuck up in my ceiling when that happened! Not to mention the aftermath was that I heard all of the castles windows shattered completely into millions of pieces, including my own!!

After getting myself unhooked, there were two things I knew: One, it definitely came from the Throne room! The speakers in there can provide that much volume that it could rival even that of the Royal Canterlot Voice. Two, the music it played out loud sounded very familiar... Too familiar in fact.

Could it be? But that's impossible, he was dead, wasn't he!? Still I teleported down to the room.... Only to find out that it was a mess! Everything in here was in ruins now! The music itself was just playing along without stopping, causing more cracks to show up here and there! The very foundation of this place was being torn apart by sound! That is, until it fell silent...

Soon I found the culprit responsible for this, standing up on stage, only.... This...this one was... Mother of me, can it really be...? For eons gone, unheard, he hasn't changed; that long, spiky hair. His handsome face. Those shiny green eyes. And that arrogant, yet confident sly smile he has when he knows he'd won it already.

"Carolus Rex? Is that really you?" I asked as I took step after step, slowly but surely closing the gap between us. Was this truly him? Has he finally returned home?

"Long time, no see, Tia." He said to me as he jumped down from the stage, and walked towards me. "Though, it seems to me that we're one Alicorn short. Tell me where is she?" I knew what and who he was asking of me, but I didn't need to answer.

Luna teleported right next to me, though she was far from being in a happy mood. "OK, who turn the volume up!? I swear if it was you Vinyl---!" She stopped in mid sentence when she realized who was standing before us.

"Aww, you wound me Lulu! I thought you still liked my music!?" He said, as if he was 'wounded' by her words. "Honestly, I come all this way to surprise you, and all you say is that---."

"Rexxy!!!" Luna shouted and rammed into him, cutting off whatever he was about to say. Although she charged him, he only skidded across the floor a bit, still standing as Luna held him in a hug.... A real big bear hug, and I do not think she's going to let go of him anytime soon.

"Uh... Lulu?" He said, as my sister buried her face in his chest.

"You're back... You're finally back home..." She sobbingly said. "Where were you... Why did you leave us... How could you do that to us!?" Even though I couldn't see, I can tell she was crying her tears out.

He looked down at her with a pained, shameful look on his face. "I'm sorry. I know I should never have left, only because I really couldn't trust you lot to be left alone. But I still had faith in all of you. I left to go to my home, to see how things were holding up." He explained, placing a hand on her head, and running it across through her mane, just to smooth it all away. "But after checking in with my All-Father, I went traveling through the other dimensions, and I ended up becoming king in one of them." My eyes nearly shot out of my sockets of what he just said. Is he really a king in this dimension he came across!? But how, and why!? What happened in there?

Luna looked up to him. "R-really? Truly!?" He nodded at her. "... How?"

He shook his head. "That will have to wait..." He turned to look at me. "Right now, I need to know what has been happening since I was away for so long. Because I get the vibe that not a single thing here, has ever made the changes."

.... Everything is going to start rolling downhill from now, isn't it?