Act by Instinct

Note

Luna will be mostly speaking modern English rather than her Shakespeare way of speaking.

Also I'm not 100% accurate with Archeage's lore so if I am wrong, please don't take it too seriously.

Beginning of Chapter 7

"You're an archaeologist? "

"Well....not exactly, I just like too hunt for treasures in my free time, it has become a hobby for me really."

"What sort of treasures?"

"Gold, lost artefacts, relics, the usual."

It has been an hour since the princesses arrived. After their little introduction they all decided to go to the dining table in Twilight's kitchen to do some questions and answers, Georgina was more than happy to share information about her and her home. She could see that the princesses were very interested too, listening to every word and detail she explained.

"Pray tell, if there were relics on your world, does that mean that there used to be an ancient civilization?" Asked the lunar princess.

This question seemed to grab Georgina's attention the most so far. She knew about the fall of Auroria and a little about how it happened. She also knew all the races taking refuge to Nuia and Haranya - now their home, but that was really all that she knew apart from remembering a few conversations with some of her friends. Turning to face Luna, she hesitated a little but managed to think of an answer to give them a basic idea.

"When I was younger, I didn't really pay attention in the lessons that my tutors gave me, but from what I do know is that the place where I go finding treasures is a lost continent called Auroria. Long ago it used to be a place of gold and wonder, there were grand castles and monumental cities that could reach the clouds all over the continent." She paused for a few seconds to let that information to slide in. "But one day, the God of Destruction - Kyrios, became corrupted, hungered for more power and waged war on the other gods. In the end Auroria - the once peaceful land, was nothing but a pile of rubble."

After hearing this the princesses wore surprised and shocked expressions. They were just clueless as to why someone would destroy such a beautiful land, was the hunger for more power really that great for Kyrios? But Georgina wasn't finished.

"Just before Auroria collapsed though, an archangel of Nui - the Goddess of the Hereafter and Death, sacrificed herself to open a large portal to two other continents to save us from annihilation. The Nuians and Elves went to Nuia, while the Haranians and Firran arrived at Haranya. After a few minor conflicts, we have been at peace with the Haranians and have come to work with our new neighbour to keep Haranya safe from Nuians and Elves - our new enemies."

Georgina sighed contently after the long 'history lesson'. With the limited knowledge that she has about the fall of Auroria, she thought that she did pretty good in explaining what happened.

With their still shocked expressions, the princesses were taken away by such a world where gods were real as the flesh can be. this 'archangel' must of had such a pure heart to sacrifice herself to save others for a better and brighter future.

Regaining herself, Celestia cleared her throat. "I must say, that is quite the story you told us there."

Chuckling a bit and giving her a warm smile in return was all that she could muster right now, she was still recovering a bit from the large explanation. Picking up her glass of water that Spike had so generously offered, she downed the drink in three gulps, placing the glass back on the table with a soft *thud*.

Luna was deep in thought about what Georgina had explained. Or more specific, the part about Kyrios. She knew more than anypony else in Equestria of what it is like to become corrupted and go mad for power. Long story shot: She went corrupted when she was younger - releasing her darker half. But in the end she was defeated and paid the ultimate punishment.

But all of that is in the past, what matters now is the present.

"So Celestia, what do we do now?" Cadence asked with a questioning look.

The white alicorn turned to face her niece, making an audible "hmm". "Well, we will have to get back to soon so we can't stay here." She then turned to her firran friend. "But you can't stay and hide here forever, the town will no doubt spot something suspicious going on and the rumours will spread like wild fire - causing confusion and false assumptions. Also no doubt that staying indoors all day will do you no good."

Georgina nodded in agreement. "But where will I go then if I can't stay here? And also what happens if the populace do manage to spot me?"

"Don't worry, we will think of a plan before we take our leave."

For the next five minutes, the kitchen was conquered by a complete silence, all that could be heard was the clock's tick-tocks. Everyone was very deep in their thoughts, using all available brainpower to think of a master plan - or any plan in this case.

"Of course!" Everyone jumped slightly to the sudden noise which sounded like a dragon's roar due to the now shattered silence. Looking at the source, Luna had a wide smile full of confidence.

"Sister, why do we not just bring Georgina to Canterlot with us?" She asked with full confidence in her tone.

Celestia meanwhile, was just questioning Luna's intelligence at the moment. Bringing Georgina to Canterlot would probably make matters worse.

"Luna, I don't know what in Equestria gave you that idea, but doing that will no doubt make our current situation much worse. Do you not remember how stubborn and arrogant the nobles are?"

"Course we remember Tia, who could ever forget those stuck-up ponies that call themselves 'nobles'?"

"Then please tell me, where are you going with this?"

Luna just continued to smile (and slightly grin), she obviously had a plan worked out and everyone else in the room could also see that due to her expression.

"Well-" She started "-If we do bring Georgina to Canterlot with us, then we could introduce her to everypony, and welcome her as a citizen of Equestria." She paused for a second before continuing. "Also you remember how prejudice and superstitious the ponies in Ponyville can be? Thus making it allot more risky in trying to persuade them to welcome our guest. If they see that the ponies of Canterlot - their capital and home to their rulers, have come to welcome Georgina with open hooves then they will have no reason to decline."

Twilight finally decided it was her turn to speak. "But Princess Luna, why not just announce Georgina here? If they see that you trust her then wouldn't the rest of Ponyville also trust her?"

Luna shook her head in disagreement. "Like we mentioned before Twilight Sparkle. Yes we could attend the speech here and now if we wished too, but the populace here will have a harder time in trusting and welcoming Georgina due to their beliefs and unfair assumptions. If we do it in Canterlot however then we have a greater chance in succeeding. The ponies are allot more understanding and will listen to their princesses. The nobles however, may be stubborn, but they too are understanding at least." If you mention the word 'bits' that is.

Everyone else (besides Georgina) seems to understand where Luna is going with this, and after a few minutes of thinking it through or to come up with a better plan. They all finally agreed with Luna's idea and went to converse with each other about different topics.

From what Georgina could hear, Celestia and Luna were talking about what they would do when they get back and about the speech that they would have to make later today. Twilight went on about a 'To do' list that she gave Spike incase she would have to go to Canterlot with the others.

Cadence was going to join Celestia and Luna in their conversation before she noticed Georgina was on her own at the end of the table. She didn't seemed to be bothered by this however, she instead seemed to be thinking to herself with her elbow on the table and chin nested into her palm. Eyes staring blankly at the oak table in front of her with no sign of any emotion in them at all.

When Cadence arrived next to Georgina - who was still thinking to herself in the same position, she lightly nudged her arm with her hoof. The firran jumped and a gasp escaped her mouth. By instinct she grabbed Cadence's hoof with a cold harsh grip, she raised up her other hand in an attacking stance - making her claws easily visible (and scary) to her attacker.

The second she realised that is was no attacker, but instead Cadence. Georgina immediately withdrew her grip from her hoof and relaxed, putting aside her defensive stance and replace it with an apologetic look that could make a hydra go 'awww'. Her ears were angled downward to the side rather than upward like they usually are, that alongside with the most adorable 'I dead' look just makes Cadence re-think her opinion about Georgina. It's like she has the ability to be as intimidating as a dragon, but she can also be the most cutest big softy creature that you will ever see.

Georgina finally made eye contact with the alicorn, seeing those large purple eyes expressing in such a guilty way just made Cadence's heart melt of pity towards the firran. She looked like a child who had just been caught sneaking into the kitchen at night when she should be sleeping.

"I am dreadfully sorry Princess Cadence! I-I just don't..I-"

"It's fine Georgina, don't worry."

After hearing that she has been granted forgiveness, Georgina's ears perked back up to their normal stance, she let out a relieved sigh and managed to calm herself, her heartbeat, and her muscles down. "Whenever I get jumped or surprised, my instincts takes over and I retaliate to whoever startled me. Most of the time they are thieves, pirates, or assassins. So being in a peaceful land like Equi...Equa..E-"

"Equestria." Cadence corrected.

"Equestria yes, I got to learn to say that properly." They both chuckled at this. "Back in Haranya, I travelled to allot of cities and trade ports where thievery was on a daily basis. So being in a peaceful land such as Equestria makes me feel strange that no one has tried to rob me. Or because none of your planet's people - besides you and the others, has seen me yet."

Cadence on the outside wore a calm expression, but on the inside she was quite shocked and impressed that Georgina had to put up with poni...people trying to steal her property, or attempting to harm her in any way shape or form. She must be quite experienced in combat by the sound of it.

"I understand. I'll be sure not to sneak up on you in the future, and I'll make sure to let the others know of this too." Cadence stated.

Georgina smiled at this. "Thank you, I appreciate it Princess Cadence." She thanked, slightly bowing her head aswell.

Cadence then giggled a little. "Oh please, you can just call me Cadence, the title isn't needed now that we are friends, and I don't really prefer being called 'princess' all the time anyway."

Georgina nodded in return. She was about to ask Cadence some questions before she was interrupted by a single cough.

Celestia and Luna arrived next to the pair. "Cadence, Georgina it is time for us to take our leave." Celestia stated.

Then reality hit the firran's mind. "Excuse me Princess, but how will we get to Canterlot without being seen?"

Cadence seemed to be wearing the same questioning look. "She has a point aunty, we arrived here via flight so how will we get to Canterlot if Georgina can't fly? Even if she could she would still be seen."

Celestia let out an audible "Hmm", Georgina and her niece did have a good point. If they can't fly there. Then they would have to-

"Teleport" Luna stated, beating her sister to it first. "If we can't transport to Canterlot via carriage, then we have no choice but to use teleportation."

Celestia realized something about this plan. "Luna, we have no idea if Georgina is used to magical abilities such as teleportation. Remember she's not from Equestria - or maybe even this world, something on that level may cause harm to her, or worse."

Luna hung her head low from her sister's warning, maybe her plan was useless and-

"Actually, I have used magic before."

All the princesses was surprised when she claimed to use magic. Celestia immediately asked "How is that possible? You don't have a horn."

Georgina just smiled, giving of a friendly chuckle. "You are correct, we do not have horns, but we don't need them. Back in Haranya I trained to the arts of magic and sorcery with a old friend of mine, and recently I have become a master of it. Because we don't have horns we instead build a weapon called a 'staff', basically it's a long well crafted stick that's around five feet in length. Also most staffs are decorated with different kind of gems to help concentrate the magic flow more and create more powerful spells that simple ones cannot."

It seemed to become a new hobby for Georgina now, every now and again she would surprise anyone (or in her case: anypony) and give them a shocked or surprised expression on their face.

The princesses couldn't believe it, but they could tell that she was speaking truthfully. They previously thought that Equestria was the only land that contained magic, so hearing that there was also magic elsewhere certainly surprised them.

Luna seemed to cheer up after noticing that her plan hadn't failed. "Well then, let us get ready and prepare to leave for Canterlot."

Everyone else in the room nodded in agreement. Celestia went to note the guards outside of the library that her, the princesses and their 'guest' will be teleporting there and that they can leave and make their way back to Canterlot. Once she went back inside everyone was in the main room.

Georgina quickly dashed of into the kitchen and back again, leaving a confused look on the princesses. She seemed to notice this. "I just went to grab the cakes that Pinkie made me earlier, thought that I'll get hungry on the trip." She stated while holding up the cyan and pink bag in her hand, then putting it back into her pouch where her two minor healing potions were.

Turning to face the firran, Luna asked. "Are you ready?"

She nodded and put on a confident look. "Yup, ready as ever."

All the princesses trotted around Georgina and made a circle. then all of a sudden their horns began to glow. Celestia's a golden, Luna's a blue, Cadence's a cyan and Twilight's a violet.

Halfway through the spell, Georgina thought of something. "Cadence?"

"Yes?"

"How far away is Canterlot?"

"Oh, about thirty miles or so, why?"

Georgina then gulped with a panicked face. "It's just that when I use teleportation, I never could that far..."

While still performing the spell along with the other princesses, Cadence put on a slightly confused look. "Wait, what was the furthest that you managed to teleport before?"

All their horns started glowing brighter and brighter, the spell was almost complete. "Umm...around half a mile..."

"Crap-" *FLASH*.

End of Chapter 7