Staff Sergeant Firebrand stared at the strange creature before him, ready to blast it with a spell if necessary. He had a hard time believing this thing could be as dangerous as they had been lead to believe, though. It didn't appear to be particularly fit, was dressed like a white collar worker, and overall seemed somehow... plain in appearance. Even still he wasn't one to question the Princess.

At that moment Princess Luna teleported in, startling everypony. They were about to relax when they noticed the grim expression on her face.

"Everypony be prepared to act at a moment's notice, but do not unless I say," she ordered. She then took a breath to calm herself before lighting her horn. She close her eyes and touched it to the creature's head.

"Can you hear me?"

W-What? Who's that? Where-? Ugh, what happened?

"Please do not be alarmed. You are in no danger. Your body is being cared for in the realm of the waking."

I tried to process what she said while trying to find the source of the voice.

"Why can't I see you?" I asked.

"Because I have not wished it yet."

"Why?"

"... Because you may be dangerous to me."

'Dangerous?'

"Yes. You possess a terrifying power. What I do not know is whether or not you have hesitations about using it."

'Terrifying power?' What is she-? Wait, did she read my thoughts?

"I did. Little is hidden from me in this realm."

"'This realm?'"

"Yes, the world of dreams."

"I'm... asleep?"

"Indeed."

"... I know you're afraid of me, but... Can you tell me who you are?"

"I am Princess Luna, Diarch of Equestria, and Mistress of the Night."

'Luna?' That name sounds familiar... That's right, she's one of those alicorns a that-

Suddenly the memories of everything that happened to me rushed into my head.

...Oh shit. Ohshitohshitohshitohshitohsh-

"A-Are you alright, Yoshi-?"

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"

I could feel her recoil in shock.

"PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T CALL ME THAT NAME!"

"You... You aren't threatening me. You're warning me."

"Yes, I am. Look, I... Ever since I was young I find it very easy to slip into roles, characters from plays or movies. Sometimes a little too easily... and a little too deeply. When I was in middle school I... I hurt someone. I did it because it was something the character would've done, not because it was something I would've done. I didn't even realize what I did until he snapped me out of it."

"By Mother..."

"That's why, more than anything, I need you to not call me that name. You have no idea what a sick and heartless monster the form I'm stuck in is."

"Actually, I do. I know of that character's disposition, and the terrifying ability he possesses."

She knows? How does she- Never mind, not important. "Look, I know this may be a long shot here, but... Is there any way you can change me back to who I was? You have magic in this world, and if what I've heard is true you're incredibly powerful. Is there anything you can do to help me?"

"...I'm sorry, but we tried before on another. We were unsuccessful."

The gravity of what she said hit me. The thoughts of all the terrible things I could do and desperate ploys on all the ways I might be able to stop it raced through my mind. In the end, I decided on one solution

"Then you should kill me."

I could feel her stunned reaction.

"P-Pardon!?"

"You should understand now, I'm too dangerous to be woken up, and leaving me here to sleep would be even worse than death."

"You... Truly wish to die?"

"Of course not, but... I don't want to kill anyone. I don't want to become a monster."

I could feel an intense sadness permeate the realm, before feeling something vastly different. I could only describe it as a gentle determination.

"What is your name?"

"Jonathan Sanders. Please remember me as that."

"I will, and so shall everypony else you meet."

Wait, what?

"As Princess of Equestria, I cannot allow such a soul to be snuffed out. Not without exhausting every option."

"WHAT ARE YOU SAYING!? I THOUGHT YOU UNDERSTOOD HOW DANGEROUS I AM!"

"Is a soldier not dangerous, even to those he protects? I believe you can live a life worthy of your kind heart. We must only take precautions."

Before I could protest further a figure appeared before me, similar to Celestia but with a dark blue coat and black jewelry. Her hair and tail shimmered like a starry sky, and I immediately felt a wave of calm wash over me.

"Be at peace, Jonathan Sanders. You will not become the monster you fear. I will make sure of it," she said with a gentle smile. "Now, awaken."

Light filled my vision as I felt my senses return to me.

You better know what you're doing.

About fifteen minutes later the ponies and dragon still in the throne room were shocked to find the human being led in by Luna. Their fear was only abated by their curiosity, seeing him blindfolded and being led along by gently holding onto Luna’s withers. As he walked along, five unicorn and ten pegasus guards following behind him, eyeing him warily.

“L-Luna, what is this?” Celestia asked.

“Your sister seems to think it’s a good idea to risk the lives of your people even though I’m a huge threat to all of you. Personally, I think you should just cut the knot and kill me,” the human cut in.

The room went quiet once again, many stunned at that response.

“Luna… what is this?” Celestia asked again.

Luna cleared her throat. “This is Jonathan Sanders. Due a certain condition of his, he feels that the best solution to ensure the safety of all of us would be for us to end his life. I would like to think otherwise.”

“‘C-Condition?’” Twilight asked nervously.

“Ever roleplay before?” Jonathan asked.

“Um, yes?”

“Let’s just say that I have some difficulty stopping,” he replied.

Most of the ponies just stared in confusion. A few of them, however, understood the gravity of what he said and tensed nervously.

“Luna-” Celestia began.

“Sister, I understand your feelings on the matter, but I will not allow a being’s life to be snuffed out for the damage they might cause. It is our duty to give them the chance to prove themselves and, failing that, turn them to light. Just as you, your student, and her companions once did for me.”

Celestia grimaced. She didn’t need to be reminded of her own mistakes with Luna. She closed her eyes and thought for a moment before sighing.

“Alright, you’ve made your point. It would be against everything Equestria stands for to not at least try.”

“Thank you, sister,” Luna smiled.

“Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me! Do you even hear yourselves!? I thought you understood just what kind of threat I could pose!” Jonathan shouted.

“I know, but Luna’s right, I can’t just in good conscious order you dead when you’ve done nothing wrong. In fact, you’ve helped us,” Celestia replied calmly.

“Why!? WHY ARE YOU BEING SO STUPID!?” he shouted back, surprising everypony. The guards gripped their weapons and readied their magic. “DON’T YOU GET IT!? HOW ARE YOU NOT-!?”

“Stop it!” Fluttershy shouted with surprising volume before hovering over to Jonathan and holding his hand in her hooves, causing him to flinch. “It’s alright. It’s ok to be scared. But we’re going to help you. I promise.”

Jonathan calmed down bit but still looked nervous. Luna then put her wing over him.

“Please. Let us help you. Trust us,” she pleaded.

Jonathan remained silent, then after a few moments reached for the blindfold. He hesitated for a moment longer before slowly taking it off. Even with it removed he has his eyes closed, his hands shaking in fear. After a few more deep breaths he opened his eyes to see the smiling faces of Fluttershy and Princess Luna.

“Are you alright, Jonathan?” Luna asked.

Jonathan examined himself, then scanned over the room. “... Nothing so far,” he replied hesitantly.

Most of the room sighed in relief, but Celestia still remained cautious. “Well, I’m glad that things so to be ok for now, but I’d like to keep you under surveillance for a while, if you don’t mind.”

“... That sounds rather vexing, but I suppose I can tolerate it for now.”

Celestia tensed at the sudden change in tone and vocabulary, while the others either looked confused or didn’t notice anything.

Jonathan began to twirl one of his bangs with his finger as he gazed at Celestia with his cold and analytical eyes. “Considering that your city was just attacked, I’m sure you have more important matters to attend to than me. For now, I will cooperate provided you speak with me before the day is done. I also request a private room and a something to eat,” he continued in a calm and even voice.

“...Very well. Firebrand, if you could escort Jonathan here to one of the guest rooms and have some food brought to him,” Celestia ordered.

“Cream of tomato soup, if you please,” Jonathan requested as he adjusted his tie. “If you can manage it.”

Firebrand and the other guards bowed to Celestia as they led Jonathan out, who calmly followed.

“Twilight, Luna and I would like to speak with you later, but for now I think you and your friends need some rest,” she said. “Shining Armor, you take care of Cadance, she looks famished. Luna and I will take care of your duties.”

Shining looked surprised but turned to his bride to be and smiled before bowing back to Celestia. “Thank you, Princess. I appreciate it,” he said before leading Cadance out, both of them smiling as she leaned against him for support.

The girls and Spike all left, discussing things with each other, while Celestia approached Luna, her face grim.

“You noticed it, didn’t you?” Celestia asked. Luna hesitantly nodded. “Are you still sure about this? We’re making a very dangerous gamble here.”

“I’m not so foalish as to trust him unconditionally, sister, merely doing everything I can to make sure everything turns out well,” Luna replied firmly. “I would’ve also asked to speak with Twilight Sparkle if you didn’t.”

Celestia pondered that for a moment. “Well… if nothing else, I doubt he’ll cause trouble, even if he is slipping into character. After all, Kira is the kind of person who hates to stand out, and he knows we have our eye on him.”

“He’s Jonathan. Not Kira,” Luna said firmly.

“... For now, at least.”

Kira took another spoonful of the tomato soup that had been brought to him, wiping his mouth with his napkin. Outside he may have appeared calm and collected, ignoring the glares of “Firebrand” and the other ponies, who seemed to be waiting for him to make one wrong move. Inside, however, there was a heated debate going on.

This is my body. This is my life. You are not going to dictate what happens to it.

So long as nothing happens to impede my preferred tranquil existence, I shall allow you to do as you please.

“ALLOW ME!?” I’M IN CHARGE HERE!

Obviously you aren’t, at least for the moment.

DO YOU THINK FOR ONE SECOND I’M JUST GOING TO SIT BY AND LET YOU DO EVERYTHING YOU WANT!? I WANT TO GET HOME!

Do you think that would be wise? Traveling back to our home where we could blend into a crowd, where I would have plenty of new ‘girlfriends’ to choose from, where none would be prepared for my powers?

…

Besides, I have a feeling we won’t be able to go back.

What makes you say that?

Kira took another sip of his soup and wiped his mouth.

You asked Princess Luna before about being changed back, and she said she and her sister tried on another and failed. If they were unable to return one to their original state, what makes you think they would have the power to return them to their homeworld?

Maybe after hearing they couldn’t be turned back they decided to stay.

Perhaps. Though that once again raises the issue of why you wouldn’t want that.

… So what do you want?

Why ask a question you know the answer to?

Well fuck that. You know that at least for now we’re both equally powerful here. I could take back control now, and the only reason I’m not is because those unicorns might decide to blast us if they notice a change.

I wouldn’t attack them. Attacking an authority figure would ruin my chances at a peaceful existence.

A “peaceful existence” with the occasional mare remains stuffed into you pocket?

I don’t have any attraction towards hooves. They lack the wonderful, slender digits I desire.

OK, PLEASE STOP TALKING ABOUT THAT, THANK YOU!

At that moment the door opened and Princess Celestia and Princess Luna entered. The guards opened a path for them and they stepped forwards, stopping out of arm’s reach. Celestia’s gaze was firm while Luna’s was noticeably worried.

“Jonathan,” Celestia began.

Your turn.

Kira twitch slightly, a barely noticeable jitter.

“Uh, yeah?” I asked.

Immediately both Princesses relaxed slightly.

As I thought. They’re aware of the change.

You shut up.

“We have a few things we’d like to discuss with you, if that’s alright,” Celestia continued.

“Sure, if you don’t mind answering a few of mine.”

“Of course.”

“First of all, I heard that you two ‘raise the sun and moon.’ Uh, well, not to insult you, but-”

“We are fully aware that your home planet revolves around your Sun,” Luna interrupted. “However, my sister really does move the sun here, and I the moon.”

“I’m sure you’re going to ask us to prove it, so…” she trailed off, motioning towards the window. Jonathan watched the Sun set rapidly, only to quickly move back even further than it was before, before quickly righting itself.

So it is true. How odd.

No kidding.

I suppose that’s even more incentive for me not to erase them.

… I’ll take what little comfort I can get from that.

“And I think I know the answer to this one, but… you don’t have the power to send me back to my world, do you?” I asked.

“I’m afraid not,” Luna sighed.

“Figures. So, what did you want to ask me?”

Celestia hesitated a moment before continuing. “I’m sorry to tell you this Jonathan, but knowing the power you wield and the… condition you have, I can’t just allow you to walk around on your own. And yet, as my sister has convinced me, I can’t just treat you like a criminal either. I’d like to make some arrangements with you about your living conditions and some rules to be set in place.”

“‘Rules?’”

“I’m afraid that I’m going to have to have you under surveillance at all times. I can’t simply allow you go where you wish, not with the potential danger you could pose.”

She’s talking to both of us.

What?

She’s using “you” in the plural sense.

How can you tell?

It should be obvious. How annoying, but I suppose if I want to live a quiet life I have no choice. Agree with her.

You bet I’m gonna agree! Anything to keep you in check!

Just say it.

“Alright, I think that’s fine,” I replied.

“Next, I think it would be best if we relocated you. Canterlot is a very crowded city, one for the affluent and socially powerful. Unfortunately, this has caused some… elitist behavior to grow here, and many would likely be antagonistic towards you, if not directly. I’d prefer to avoid conflict.

Agreed.

“That’s fine. I don’t think this is the kind of place I’d like to live anyhow.”

“And finally, for that reason, I think it would be best if you remained in the palace until tomorrow. Our niece Cadance and the Guard Captain Shining Armor are getting married, and after the recent attack by Chrysalis and the changelings I don’t want the partygoers to mistake you for some kind of monster and start panicking.”

I groaned a bit, but shrugged. “That’s fine. It’s not like I was invited anyway.”

Celestia nodded. “We’ll be back to discuss more with you in a-”

I twitched slightly.

“No. We have more to discuss at the moment,” Kira demanded coolly.

Celestia and Luna both tensed, as did the guards.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?

They’re trying to push us to the side for later. There are issues that need to be handled now.

“You said you have no intention of me living here in Canterlot. In that case, I want to have my place of residence to be chosen. I’m not suggesting you were attempting to be rude, however if there is a wedding that you two are to be involved in then you would likely not be back for some time. I’d like to have theses details settled before you commence your merriment.”

“... Very well,” Luna replied.

“So if not Canterlot, where you recommend I live?”

Luna looked to her sister, who had closed her eyes with a pondering look on her face. Eventually, she spoke up.

“There is a town not too far from here called Ponyville. It’s a small, agricultural based town, and although it’s population isn’t too exactly sparse it’s not particularly crowded either,” Celestia suggested.

“Ponyville?” Really?

I get the feeling we should get used to that.

“It sounds lovely.”

“Good. Anything else?”

“Of course. I’ll require a house, a job, and any form of identification needed to be a citizen of the town, and this country as a whole. I’d also like to request enough of whatever currency you use to last me for a year on the off chance that I won’t be able to find or would lose a job. Think of it as a reward for helping to save your citizens. Anything else I can handle on my own.”

Pushy, aren’t you?

All I’m requesting are what is necessary for an average livelihood, and a safety net in case things go poorly. I don’t believe I’m asking for much.

Celestia sighed. “Alright. What kind of job would you like?”

“Something without a need for manual labor. An office job of some kind would be best.”

“Very well, I’ll see what I can do. Stay here tonight, please?”

Kira nodded and went back to his soup.

Hey, why am I not back in control?

Because you don’t appreciate this soup as much as I do.

What kind of reason is that!?

Celestia, Luna, and all her guards exited the room, closing the door behind them.

“Firebrand, I’m going to assign you to watching over them. Please pick two other guards to assist you, and make sure to inform them this will be a long term assignment,” Celestia ordered.

“Oh course, your majesty. But what do you mean ‘them’?” the unicorn asked.

“It would be unwise to think of him as one person,” Luna answered. “That being is Jonathan Sanders, but he is also Yoshikage Kira. One we would very much prefer to live a peaceful life, but the other is dangerous. This will be a very unique problem for you, so please take care in choosing who will assist you with it.”

“The rest of you stay here and guard him,” Celestia ordered. “Don’t let him leave, but try not to make him feel trapped either. If he requests food, place his orders with the kitchen. Anything else, make sure to contact me or Luna first.

They all saluted before Firebrand left to choose his comrades.

Two beings sharing the same body? What exactly am I getting into?

It was now late in the evening, Luna having raised the moon. The wedding party had died down and everypony was getting ready to turn in.

“Twilight Sparkle, may I have a word with you?” Luna asked as Twilight gave the microphone back to DJ-Pon3.

“Huh? Oh, Princess Luna! Yes, I’d be more than happy to help you.”

“Thank you. Twilight, my sister and I have a very important task that we wish for you to perform,” she said before reaching into a saddlebag and pulling out a large tome.

Twilight’s eyes widened as she saw the title:

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: A Comprehensive Guide

By Anthony Mathers

“Th-This is-!”

“Twilight, you should familiarize yourself with the basics of this book, as well as one passage in particular,” Luna continued, snapping the unicorn out of her shock. “Whether you decide to tell anypony about what you read, we will leave to you. I just ask you one thing in return.” Her expression turned somber for a moment. “Please, give him a chance. He is both Jonathan and Kira. Can you promise me that?”

Twilight looked confused for a moment before nodding and taking the tome in her magical grip. “I’ll do what I can.”

“Thank you. And one last thing: don’t let Jonathan know you have this book.”

Twilight tilted her head but nodded. As Luna trotted off Twilight gazed over the tome once again.

I wonder what she meant when she said “whether I decide to tell anypony?”

Author's Note

Sorry this took so long. Lots of other projects to work on, not to mention life.

I'd like to say this right now, if you haven't read all of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable, I'd recommend not reading further than this chapter. There will be so many spoilers and considering that Diamond us Unbreakable is currently on its third episode as an anime this would be some major plot spoilers for the volume. I am willing to wait months if not years for you to read it all, or perhaps all of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, before you come here just so you can enjoy it in its entirety. If that doesn't bother you, then read on.