God Among Us

Chapters

I

The Universe, its vastness is only rivaled by its absolute mystery. To this day not many have fully explored it or even charted it, there are many worlds yet to be discovered that scientists could fear or rejoice at. However not many know that there is more than one universe! And within each there is a multitude of new and wonderful worlds ripe with mystery and adventure. Each universe shares one thing in common; the Gods and what they do. Most gods are benevolent and seek to do nothing more than stick to their own devices and help where necessary. But there are others who are malevolent, seeking nothing but to bring misery, despair, and ruin. Unfortunately, that is the way nature has decreed it. For where there is creation, there must also be destruction. In this case, there are beings known as The Gods of Destruction, Twelve in total. All do just what their title implies; destroy so that more can be created.

In one universe however, the unthinkable had occurred. A God of Destruction, whose very name and level of power could strike fear into the heart of any mortal, had not destroyed a world. The world’s name was the planet Earth, home of many strong warriors. These warriors protected it from all forms of evil, terrestrial and other, never once backing down when the odds were stacked against them. But their greatest trial appeared in the form of Lord Beerus, the Destructor God of the Seventh Universe. A great struggle erupted between him and the Earth’s mightiest champion, Son Goku, a saiyan raised on Earth. The duel was indeed fierce and it seemed bleak, but in the end, Beerus spared the Earth and departed to slumber for three years. However this, is where our story begins!

Deep within the reaches of space, past many swirling quasar’s and shimmering stars, rested a world belonging exclusively to the God of Destruction and his attendant. The world itself resembled a massive upside down black glasslike pyramid with a great tree jutting up from its flat surface to the sky. Dotting the surrounding space were smaller planets and two suns. The suns shined the light down upon a lush and rich grass and flower filled surface with a great lake filled swimming with all forms of creatures. As the occasional insect like creature buzzed through the air, a lone being walked along a brick like path that spanned toward the great tree which resembled a structure when one got closer. This being was humanoid with teal skin and white hair that stuck straight up and curled a little back at the top. His features to most were quite effeminate to say the least. Around his neck was a large light blue ring and his attire consisted of a maroon robe, a black cuirass with white and orange diamond decorations, and a blue sash. And upon his feet were a pair of black high-heeled shoes with white spats.

The being was known as Whis, the attendant to Lord Beerus, the God of Destruction. As Whis leisurely strolled amongst the flowers, sniffing the occasional one with a calm smile, he would cast an occasional glance at the Temple. A look of puzzlement appeared as he tilted his head.

“Hm, that’s odd,” he mused to himself, “If I’m not mistaken, it’s been only a few hours since Lord Beerus drifted off to sleep,” he held his chin in contemplation and muttered somewhat jokingly, “He’s usually tossing and turning by now before he goes completely to sleep.”

It was true. Though Beerus was known for many things, he was famous for loving and taking VERY long sleeps….that and eating good food, at least famous to Whis. Like most mortals, whenever the God of Destruction would go for his sleeps, he would toss and turn until he found a perfect sleeping position. Although his version of it usually ended with him putting subconscious holes in the walls and floors with unconscious Ki blasts. Whis stared up at the Temple, watching and waiting for a miniature explosion or some form of debris to fall from the Temple, but none came. Whis, pursing his lips, shrugged and made his way toward the Temple.

“I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to check on him for a moment,” he sighed in mild annoyance, “I really hope he didn’t decide to sleep on top of one of his alarm bombs again,” he chuckled at the memory, “though the last time that happened, it was quiet humours.”

Soon, Whis entered into the great Temple and started to climb the massive spiral stair case leading to Lord Beerus’s room. As he did, he smiled at the fact his restoration work had stuck since Beerus had woken up several hours ago and the whole debacle with Goku had transpired. Granted he wasn’t one for long road trips, the cuisine he got to sample on Earth was worth the hassle. Eventually he arrived at two large grand doors and quietly cracked open one of them. Glancing inside, he glances around. Floating in the air, suspended by an invisible force were several hourglasses, the sands calmly falling. His gaze went to the center of the room. Floating lazily in the center of the room was a gold chalice like bed with red velvet like bedding inside it. Whis raised an eyebrow when he noticed it was vacant.

“Hm…,” he hummed as he peers around the large sandstone colored room.

Stepping fully inside, he walked to the bed and then cast his gaze further around the room, levitating off the ground for a better vantage point. As he did, his expression slowly started to lose its calmness.

“This…does not bode well,” he opened his right hand as a staff materialized, a large black sphere like gem encircled vertically by a light blue ring.

Whis landed on the ground and tapped the bottom of his staff once on the ground, a loud chime ringing out. In a matter of moments, green energy like diamonds appeared in the air and he gazed into each one in turn. The gems displayed different part of the world he and Beerus resided on. No trace of the destructor god could be seen on the read outs. His look became more focused as he gazed into the gem on his staff, searching the Temple and the entire world he was present on more intricately. But there was absolutely no sign of him.

Heaving a mighty sigh, Whis rubbed the bridge of his nose.

“Not again….of all the times he had to sleepwalk,” he looked at the gem on his staff and the floating diamonds, “All I can say is, I pity whatever world Lord Beerus is currently sleeping in. As long as they don’t wake him up, they should be fine,” his voice dropped to one of slight defeat as he reclined in mid-air and gazed into his staff, “Well….time to search every world…..and universe……”

Meanwhile, far across the greatest dimensional gap, a fun activity was taking place. Well….fun for most.

“RAINBOW DASH! HIT SOMEPONY ELSE WITH THOSE BLASTED THINGS,” cried a frightful Rarity as she galloped away from a water balloon packing Rainbow Dash.

“What’s the matter Rarity,” she snickered, “Afraid of a little water?”

The cyan pegasus chased the alabaster unicorn around a clearing that was nearest to the bridge that lead to the Castle of the Two Sisters while the others merely basked in the warm sun, enjoying the pleasant heat. With the castle at their backs, Twilight was laying on her back, her wings spread out and a dollop of sun screen on her nose as she merely sighed in relief. Applejack was watching her two friends chase each other as she shook her head. Fluttershy was sitting with Pinkie Pie enjoying two sandwiches.

“Applejack you were right,” Twilight said in a relaxed tone, “Coming out here away from everypony, with friends, was the perfect way to relax,” she gave a cute smile as she stared up at the clear sky, “Why I never did this before I’ll never know.”

Applejack chuckled, “See? A little sun can do wonders for a pony, calms the nerves an makes ya forget yer troubles.”

Pinkie pouted, “Every time I lay in the sun I just get as red as a tomato.”

Fluttershy gave a small smile, “that’s because you forget to wear sunscreen.”

“Oh yeah,” Pinkie waved a hoof, “But that stuff is such a pain to put on! I mean, it’s all slimy, it smells weird, and it makes my mane feel all dry and icky afterwards.”

Applejack was about to respond, but then jumped a bit when a bunch of cold water splattered her. A familiar laugh caught her attention as her hat went limp from the water.

“HAHAHAHA,” Rainbow laughed, “Nice look Applejack.”

Rarity, who was soaked to the bone, glowered at the laughing pegasus. Applejack shook herself slightly dry and glared at her laughing friend. Casting a gaze at Rarity, both ponies nodded and turned their attention to Rainbow. The pegasus stopped laughing and looked at her friends, and paled. Levitating around Rarity was more water balloons, and on Applejack’s back was something that resembled a sling shot that operated on a muzzle switch.

Rainbow blinked, “Uh…..I surrender?”

The pegasus flew off as the water balloons started flying in an endless tide

Within the castle, as the game took place outside, a shape slumbered. The shape itself was garbed in a white plain dress like garment that went down to its ankles. It was mildly humanoid, but resembled a purple cat with ears similar to a Sphinx Cat’s and his nails were black claws. The being was thin in build, but despite the fact he was wearing such plain sleeping attire, he was also adorned. On his wrists were gold bands and around his biceps and neck was a single gold ring. Attached to his left ear was a gold ear ring. The shape itself slept with a content look on his face and curled up in a ball. As for where he slept, it was fairly simple. The Castle, though old and abandoned still possessed two intact towers that were once the Royal Sister’s bed chambers. Though the beds were long since wrecked, that didn’t stop the being from curling up on a nearby window sill that had two drapes fallen on it.

However, as The Being slumbered, one of his ears would occasionally twitch. His content smile vanishing all but completely as the twitching became more erratic. Soon the ear swivelled in a set direction. The Being’s eyes slowly opened as he picked up the screams of both terror and excitement. His eyes were yellow with black pupils, and they were lazily half open as he lay still for a few moments. He then gave a mighty yawn and stretched out.

“Whis, keep it down,” he muttered sleepily, “Some of us are trying to sleep.”

The Being shut his eyes while trying to roll over and go back to sleep. However, he then rolled off the window sill and onto the floor into the sitting position which jostled him into a more awake state of mind. Yawning again, he licked his wrist and rubbed it against his forehead to get rid of some dirt. He looked around drowsily at the room he was in and stood up, his tail whipping lazily in the air as he lumbered to the door of the chambers.

“This had better not be one of your jokes Whis,” he muttered as he opened the door and started to descend the spiraling stairs, “You know I hate practical jokes….”

Eventually, he reached the landing and started to follow the hallway he was in. He licked the roof of his mouth a few times as he lazily walked down the long hall. After quite a bit of walking, he emerged in a throne room. Pausing, he cast his sleepy gaze at the thrones and the occasional tapestry.

“Tacky….,” he muttered again, “Whis, your sense of humour is still horrendous. If this is all you’ve got, I’m going back to bed,” he then turned around, “And when I get up, I’m destroying Pluto again….”

Behind The Being, the throne room doors opened in a flash and a posh sounding voice yelled out, “AH HA! I found YOU!”

In a blink of an eye, a mass of water balloons rained down upon The Being, causing him to freeze in place.

Rarity stopped her pelting, “There! Now maybe you’ll learn that pelting innocent ponies with these blasted things after being told to stop−“

Rarity stopped her chastising and stared on in silence and mild fear as the shape was now standing at his full height, now fully awake….and drenched. The air around The Being seemed to ripple and grow hot as the water evaporated off of him. The being slowly turned his head and stared with a livid glare at the unicorn. He turned fully and looked at the unicorn, and Rarity gazed on in fear at him and started to back up. The Being started to slowly advance on her, an aura of burning dark violet looking energy flaring to life around him in a menacing aura.

Rarity smiled weakly as she continued to back out, “I−I am so sorry, you see, me and my friends,” she looked around as The Being continued his advance, “We were just having a picnic in the sun, you know, get away from the stress of the day and just relax and have some good food.”

The Being’s advance didn’t slow as Rarity’s voice became more fearful, “And you see one of my more excitable friends decided it would be fun to pelt me with, well, water balloons and I didn’t realize when I decided to chase her with her own weapon that I would hit one such as you…,” she looked The Being up and down, “whatever you might be. Not that I’m saying you’re a thing, I’m sure you must be the talk of your home….with your posh accessories and….”

She fell to the ground and trembled, “Please forgive me Sir, it was an accident, don’t hurt me.”

The Being stopped an inch from the trembling life form and stared at her as she gazed up at him with watery eyes and a trembling lip. Rolling his eyes, his aura disappeared, a mildly disgusted look on his face.

“I can’t stand looks like that,” he stated in an agitated voice as he stared down at her evenly, “Stand up and take your punishment with some dignity, stop whimpering, you’re giving me a headache.”

Rarity then broke down into tears as The Being shook his head, a vein throbbing on his forehead.

“STOP YOUR PATHETIC CRYING RIGHT NOW!!!!” He yelled in anger.

Rarity jumped in surprise and stared at the being in shock as she was now on all four hooves.

The Being raised his hand toward her as his aura reappeared, “First I’m awoken from my sleep. Next, I’m pelted with water, and finally, I have to deal with a snivelling being like you,” his eyes narrowed in annoyance, “Acts like these cannot be forgiven!”

Rarity shut her eyes.

“HEY CAT FACE! LEAVE RARITY ALONE!”

The Being turned his attention to the audacious voice and saw another equine with wings and a rainbow colored mane and tail with cyan fur. The Being looked at the pony as she flew from faraway to right in front of him, glaring angrily into his eyes. He lowered his hand as his aura vanished, an amused smirk on his face.

“Oh? And who might you be to address me in such a manner,” he asked in curious amusement.

“My names Rainbow Dash,” she stated proudly, “and nopony or cat, threatens my friends! If they do, they’re going to get a massive whooping!”

The Being chuckled, “Oh really now, tell me Rainbow Dash,” he spoke her name in a mild condescending tone, “Do you know who you’re talking too right now?”

Rainbow growled and pressed her forehead against his, “No, all I know is I’m talking to a cat that’s about to get his clock cleaned.”

The Being’s smile vanished, “I am known as Lord Beerus, and you’d do well to address me by that lest you wish for a swift punishment.”

Rainbow backed off slightly, but maintained her stance. She didn’t know why, but this Beerus guy….he felt wrong.

Beerus noted her shielding Rarity, “So this Rarity, you say she is your friend?”

“Yeah, one of my best,” Rarity smiled at Rainbow as she landed and planted herself in front of the unicorn, “And there is no way in Tartarus that I’m going to let you hurt her.”

Beerus stared at her in silence for a moment, his hands going behind his back.

“And what if I do?” he questioned with a raised eyebrow and a curious tone; “She has pelted me with these so called water balloons and awoke me from such a pleasant slumber. Accident or not, she must be punished for this transgression. Although,” he smiled somewhat sinisterly at the pegasus, “If you wish to take her punishment in her stead, I’d be more than happy to oblige.”

Rainbow Dash paled as she looked at Rarity and then to the smiling Cat creature known as Lord Beerus.

Both beings stared the other down.

Author's Note

Whoa! Looks like Rainbow Dash is in a pinch! What will happen next? Find out next time on God Among Us!

I'm a little proud of this one, hope you all like it! A crossover with my all time favorite DBZ character and since no one has done it yet! This and Baen the Barbarian will be the two fics updating, until Baen the Barbarian is completed. Then I'll pick another to update alongside this one. Later, now it's time for me to sleep.

II

Twilight stretched a little before rolling over and standing up, giving her wings a mild flap to work a bit of the stiffness. She turned to glance around and took notice that she, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie were the only ones left at the picnic area. Pursing her lips, she glanced toward the castle but then noticed the broken water balloons strewn about on the ground and shook her head with a smile.

“Well at least their having fun,” she turned to Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie and noticed they were playing cards.

Trotting to her friends, she smiled and sat beside Pinkie Pie, “So, what’re you both playing?”

Pinkie Pie reordered her hand, “Go Fish,” she narrowed her eyes at Fluttershy, “So far it’s a stalemate.”

Fluttershy stared at her cards and then smiled sweetly at Pinkie Pie, “Do you have any threes?”

Pinkie stared at her hand and pouted, handing over two threes, “Here…”

Fluttershy placed the matches she had down as Twilight stared at Pinkie, “Um…you know the object of the game is to have no cards in your hand right?”

“I know it is,” she leaned over Twilight and whispered in her ear, “But I’m trying to psyche her out, but she has an amazing pokerface.”

Fluttershy sat patiently with a smile on her face as Twilight chuckled, “Well can you deal me in next game please?”

Pinkie nodded with a chipper, “Sure thing!”

Behind them, Applejack approached and deposited the slingshot harness on the ground, “I’m back,” she noticed that two of her friends were still missing, “Did Rarity and Rainbow Dash come back yet?”

Twilight shook her head, “No. Rainbow is probably chasing Rarity near the castle,” she smiled as Applejack sat beside her, “They’ll be back soon. What’s the worst that could happen?”

Rainbow Dash continued to stare at Beerus, whose smile was gone but he still radiated a serious air about him. Rainbow had met and fought several monsters in her career as a hero in Equestria, but this guy was on a whole different level. Just like all the other villains she fought with, this dude meant business.

Beerus raised an eyebrow, “Have you made your decision?”

Rainbow looked back at Rarity who shook her head. The pegasus inhaled and steadied her nerves. She shut her eyes for a moment and stared at Beerus with complete seriousness.

“Listen Beerus, I don’t know who you are, or what you’re doing here. But the fact is, I’m the Element of Loyalty and I NEVER abandon a friend,” Beerus’s expression became one of slight amusement, “If that means I have to put my life on the line or take some lumps for them, you bet to Celestia I’ll do it!”

Beerus regarded the small equine, searching her for any hesitation or lies. But much to his surprise, he found none. This lifeform, this…pony, had every intention of putting herself on the line to protect her friend. Beerus knew such an action was foolish and almost childish, but at the same time, it was admirable.

Beerus rolled his neck a few times before rotating his shoulder, “Well you seem quite sure of yourself,” he approached Rainbow and stopped a foot from her, “willing to lay down your life for a friend. Though the action is needlessly foolish, I must at least acknowledge that your action is….selfless,” he raised a finger and an almost playful smile appeared on his face, “Which is why I shall test your conviction.”

Rainbow blinked in surprise as he glanced at Rarity, his smile vanishing for a mere instant, “Go back to where you came from, and tell no one of this meeting, at least not yet.”

Rarity nodded and quickly whispered, “Be careful,” and zipped off.

Rainbow Dash narrowed her eyes, “Alright Beerus, what game?”

Beerus sighed, “Such rudeness, didn’t I ask you to refer to me by my full title,” he shrugged, “But I suppose it can’t be helped,” he then stared evenly at Rainbow Dash, “Here’s how our little game will work. You seem quite fast, there is no mistake of that.”

Rainbow felt herself swell with pride.

“However,” Beerus added, “You’re both arrogant and just from the way you carry yourself, quite the braggart.”

Rainbow Dash snorted as Beerus smirked, “Which is why this game is perfect for you,” he pointed to where Rarity ran off, “We shall race. Starting from here, to where your friend is. If you win, I shall overlook this, Rarity’s, action against me. However if I win,” he stared at Rainbow with that same sinister looking grin, “You take her punishment in full.”

Rainbow nodded and opened her wings.

“Now, just to go over one more thin−,” Beerus flinched as a massive cloud of dust was kicked up and a gust of wind blasted him.

He took note of a rainbow blur getting farther away from him, he smirked.

Applejack threw her hat down in frustration as Pinkie smiled in satisfaction, “Consarn it! Pinkie, that’s the 10th time in a row you’ve won,” she looked at the pink pony in confusion, “how in the hay do you do that?”

Pinkie smiled as she raked in the bits, “It’s a talent.”

As the girls started packing up their cards they all turned their heads and noted Rarity, who seemed exhausted, fall over and started to pant for breath.

The girls rushed to their friend’s side as Fluttershy started to gently fan the unicorn with her wing.

“Rarity,” Twilight asked in concern, “What happened? You look like you’ve run a marathon!”

Applejack nodded, “You’re sweating more than Big Mac when he tried to lift that fallen tree last summer durin that heat wave.”

Rarity looked at Twilight, “Oh Twilight it’s horrible!”

“What’s horrible? What happened,” Twilight asked frantically.

Rarity swooned and spoke in a tired tone, “There I was, chasing Rainbow Dash toward the castle. Granted I lost her at first, but then I heard a voice coming from inside the castle. Thinking it was Rainbow; I of course opened the door and attacked immediately. But what I didn’t realize is that I struck someone completely different.”

Twilight blinked in surprise, “Well, did you apologise?”

Rarity nodded, “I did, but…oh Twilight,” she said in mild fear, “He was….there are no words. Just being near him…you could feel that he commanded such authority with his mere presence. He even referred to himself as a Lord!”

Twilight paled as visions of another being with the title of Lord entered her mind, “A Lord?”

Rarity nodded, “Yes, he even carried himself with a certain dignity and….,” her eyes seemed to drift into space, “power….”

Before Twilight could prod any further, there was a mild gust of wind, and everypony looked up to see a grinning Rainbow Dash.

“YES!! I BEAT HIM!!”

The pegasus then started to do a jig in mid−air, “Who’s the fastest in Equestria? I am! Who’s number one? I am! Who’s the greatest? I am!”

Applejack glowered at Rainbow, “Rainbow what in the hay are ya spoutin now?”

Before Rainbow Dash could answer, everypony froze. In the blink of an eye, a being seemed to materialize from thin air, an odd noise accompanying its arrival. The being was levitating a couple of inches off the ground, staring down at the assembled group. He then touched down in silence and approached the gathered ponies, who didn’t dare move. The being then extended his right index finger…and poked Rarity’s nose, the unicorn sputtering in surprise as she pulled away and covered her booped nose.

“Well,” Beerus stated, “It seems I win.”

Rainbow landed in front of him, “Like heck you do! I beat you here fair and square! So get lost!”

Beerus tilted his head with an amused smile, “Oh? You’re so sure of that are you? Well let me ask you a question,” he leaned forward and spoke in a mocking tone, “Did you just hear the word race and decide to speed off? Or did you decide to take the opportunity of a head start while I was about to explain the rules?”

Rainbow paled as she backed up.

“If you had stayed put, you would‘ve heard the specifics of our race,” he raised his index finger, “One simple rule. The winner isn’t decided by who reaches Rarity first, but by the one who reaches her and touches her.”

Rainbow growled and stomped her right forehoof, “That was a dirty trick! You didn’t even say that at the start!”

Beerus stared at her evenly, “If you recall what I just said, I was about to. But in your arrogance, you flew off before I was done speaking. It’s no trick, and it’s no one’s fault except,” he pointed directly at her, “Yours.”

Rainbow looked from side to side frantically as Beerus extended his hand, “Now it’s time for your punishment.”

Twilight however, stood in front of Rainbow Dash and glared at Beerus, “Alright, that’s enough, I’m stopping this!”

Beerus narrowed his gaze at her, “Stand aside equine, this does not concern you.”

Twilight flared her wings and her horn lit up, “If it’s involving my friends, it does concern me.”

Beerus noticed the other ponies, sans the yellow looking one, looking like they were about to leap at him.

“Tch, how annoying,” he glared at Twilight, “do you intend to stop me?”

“Yes,” she stated as she planted herself firmly between her friends and Beerus, “I do.”

Beerus noticed her stance and the power pooling at the tip of her horn, his temper steadily bubbling. It wasn’t just the fact that this was the second time one of these ponies had gotten in his way; it was also the fact that ever since he had gotten here, he couldn’t sense a thing. Despite the fact that there was other things that frustrated him today, the fact that he was practically blind to…whatever energy this pony was using, infuriated him. It was almost like something was blocking his ability to sense the power of lifeforms on this world, or at the very least, dulled it.

Twilight looked at Rarity, “Rarity, who is he?”

“He says his name is,” she stared at the cat, “Lord Beerus.”

Twilight gazed at the one known as Beerus, “Lord Beerus, as a Princess of Equestria I ask you as a fellow ruler, state exactly why it is you’re here.”

Beerus narrowed his eyes, “You do not ask anything of me, Princess,” Beerus spoke the last word scathingly, “the only business I had here was to have a pleasant sleep. But your two friends, and now you have made me MAD!”

“WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIT!”

Everyone turned to look at Pinkie Pie, who had broken off from the group, and was now rummaging around inside the picnic basket. After digging deeply, she smiled.

“Found it!”

Pinkie Pie pulled out a plastic rectangular container and opened the lid. Beerus immediately lowered his hand as a smell hit his nostrils. He sniffed a few times and then did a deep inhale. Pinkie approached him and raised the container toward him, inside were six jumbo grade cinnamon buns.

Pinkie Pie smiled sweetly up at the cat, “Here, try one! As I always say, ‘when you’re feeling mad, have a cinnamon bun to sweeten your mood!’”

Beerus sniffed the container again, “A cinnamon bun you say,” he raised an eyebrow as he stuck one of his claws in the center most one and lifted it out.

Pinkie was still smiling while the others held their breath in both shock and confusion. Beerus gave one last sniff before he took a bite out of the pastry. He stood still for a moment and swallowed, a tremble went up his spine, and a massive smile spread across his face as his eyes lit up.

“IT’S DELICIOUS,” he practically screamed, “the golden brown and perfectly baked texture mixed with the grandness of the cinnamon is only rivaled by the sweetness of the frosting,” his tail whipped back and forth happily as he closed his eyes and savoured the taste, “It’s baked perfection!”

Pinkie squeed and handed him the container, “Here you go then, “ the girls stared in utter confoundment as Lord Beerus sat cross legged on the ground and started to slowly eat the pastries.

Twilight approached Pinkie as the ponies seated themselves from Beerus, “Pinkie….how did you?”

Pinkie giggled, “Come on Twilight, everypony knows that nopony can stay mad when they eat great food!”

Beerus glanced up at the girls for a moment, and then went back to eating his pastries.

Twilight exhaled in relief, “Well at least we avoided a disaster,” she stared at Beerus, “I hope.”

Lord Beerus rubbed his stomach in satisfaction, “Ah that was superb. You, pink one,” he said as he looked at Pinkie, “Thank you for the meal.”

Pinkie smiled, “No problem.”

Twilight cleared her throat, “Um…Lord Beerus.”

Beerus started to pick his teeth with a claw, “Yes?”

“You’re….not going to punish Rarity or Rainbow Dash anymore….are you?”

Beerus stared at Rarity and Rainbow, then sighed in minor irritation, “Nah, I think they’ve learned to respect the terror that is Lord Beerus,” he smirked at the two, “Just as long as they never do it again.”

Rarity nodded, “Of course, my Lord.”

Rainbow huffed and turned her back to him.

Beerus shook his head and gazed at Twilight, “And you, you claim you are one of the leaders of this world?”

“Yes,” she stated with a smile, “My name is Twilight Sparkle,” she then pointed to her remaining friends in turn, “And that’s Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie.”

Beerus nodded and lay on his back with his hands behind his head, “Tell me, what is this land called?”

Twilight blinked, “Um…Equestria?”

“I see,” he stated.

Twilight thought or a moment, “You wouldn’t by chance be a visiting Lord from a land outside of Equestria’s borders would you?”

He continued to stare at the sky with his natural expression, “Of sorts.”

Applejack shuffled slightly, “Well…where do ya come from?”

Beerus groaned in irritation, “These questions are starting to annoy me.”

Applejack snorted in irritation, but was stopped by Twilight, “Lord Beerus,” she stated politely, “If you are a visiting noble from another land. I’m positive Princess Celestia and Luna would love to meet you!”

“Well if you say so,” Beerus stated mildly bored, “However, I refuse to continue to walk around in my pajamas,” he stated as he grabbed a bit of his night gown, “Are either of you a seamstress?”

Rarity raised a hoof and spoke in an excited tone, “I am, my Lord!”

Beerus smiled and sat up, “Ah excellent! Now, where is your spinning wheel?”

Rarity chuckled, “Oh I don’t have one. But I do however own a shop with many supplies and fabrics.”

Beerus stood and stared at Rarity, “Very well then. Take me to your place of business and fashion me my appropriate garments to my exact specifications. If they’re not to my liking,” he gave an ominous smirk, “I’ll be quite upset.”

Rarity smiled, “Rest assured Lord Beerus, you shan’t be disappointed.”

Twilight looked to the girls, “Alright everypony, let’s pack up, we’re heading back.”

Author's Note

God's, love the cinnamon buns! See ya all next chapter!

III

It was around the early afternoon when Twilight and her friends entered the town of Ponyville with their surprise guest. Granted, Ponyville had seen its share of strangeness, comes with the territory. But seeing a creature such as Beerus padding his way into town and casting a mildly disinterested gaze at the various ponies and their homes was something new, the ponies reacted in earnest.

“AAAAAAAH!!!!”

Everypony dropped what they were doing and rushed indoors. Sealing every feasible form of entrance into their various domiciles, Twilight shook her head in mild embarrassment, but then noted Beerus’s expression of mild amusement.

“Quite the welcome,” he mused, “Are you equines always so lively? Or is this just the usual welcome you give strangers?”

Twilight chuckled nervously and casted a scolding look at a mare staring at the street and spoke in a scolding tone everypony could hear, “No, USUALLY they’re more accepting of new arrivals,” she spoke a tad louder, “Especially when they are a visiting Lord from a land that could POTENTIALLY be a friend to Equestria!”

Upon hearing their local Princess make such an address and in such a manner as a mother would scold her fillies, the doors and windows slowly opened, curious heads peeking out to stare on at this so called ‘Lord’.

Twilight raised her hoof toward Beerus, “Everypony, this is Lord Beerus,” all the ponies stared in awe at the cat being who straightened up and stared at each one in turn, “from what I’ve managed to gather about him, he’s a visiting Lord from outside our borders. I can only assume he intends to merely mingle and see how we work and thrive,” she glanced at Beerus who raised an eyebrow at her, “Right?”

Beerus tapped his chin a few times and shrugged, “I suppose. Just as long as nothing annoys me,” he rolled his eyes and spoke in a slightly mocking tone, “I’ll observe and mingle.”

Twilight smiled and turned, the tone slightly lost on her, “See? No harm done. Now, all I ask is that you treat Lord Beerus with the same respect and open kindness I know all of you are capable of, can I count on you all to do this for me?”

The ponies collectively nodded before they bowed to Beerus and spoke as one, “Welcome to our town, Lord Beerus, we hope you enjoy your stay.”

Beerus crossed his arms and smirked in amusement, “Now this is a welcome,” he then turned to Rarity and prodded her side to get her attention, “Now can we get a move on? I hate delays,” Rarity could swear she picked up a bit of a whine in his tone.

Rarity nodded, “Of course darling, follow me please.”

As Beerus went to follow the unicorn, Twilight quickly called out, “I’ll be waiting in the castle for you two when you get back!”

Rarity nodded and continued to lead a bored looking Beerus through the streets. Several ponies, now knowing of the cat being, smiled in his direction and bowed in respect. Beerus yawned lightly and bent down to level with Rarity as they walked.

“How much longer is this going to take,” he griped, “I’m starting to get bored with this rustic settlement.”

Rarity smiled nervously at Beerus, “Like I said, Lord Beerus, you shan’t be disappointed with me.”

“See that I’m not,” he stated evenly, “Rest assured, you’ll KNOW when I am.”

Rarity tittered nervously when they arrived at the front door of her Boutique. Sighing to collect herself, she slowly magiced the door open and stepped inside with Beerus close behind her. She smiled as she gestured around at her store interior with a swell of pride. Beerus gazed around the interior, taking in every detail, posh and organized. He nodded to himself; this was indeed her place of business. Any being with a pair of eyes could tell that.

“I must say,” he stated as he approached an open chest of gems, “This domicile of yours is….different to the others.”

Rarity blushed lightly but regained her composure, “Well I follow a philosophy, a refined lady must have a refined home.”

Beerus picked up an emerald from the open chest and examined it with a critical eye, “If by refined you mean overly compensating for lack of wealth,” he dropped the gem in the chest, “I would have to agree.”

Rarity sputtered in surprise and was about to voice her objection, but stopped when she heard a small growl. She turned her head and noted her cat Opal poised to bounce on Beerus from atop one of her counters beside him. She gasped as the cat sprang at the intruder, hissing like a wild beast. Beerus turned his gaze to Opal, his yellow eyes meeting hers. Time seemed to slow as he plucked her out of the air by her neck scruff and dangled the feline in front of his face. Opal hissed at Beerus, who merely glared into her eyes. Both cats stared each other down, and then Opal trembled. Her ears folded to her head and her tail curled up between her legs as she gave a weak meow. Beerus placed the cat on the ground, and then she sulked away with her tail low to the floor and her ears folded.

“What…,” Beerus sat down on a couch cross legged and placed his cheek in his right hand with a bored expression, “What did you to her? I’ve only ever seen Fluttershy change Opal’s personality with a glance,” she glanced back toward her now sleeping cat, “But you completely made her submissive.”

“Your, Opal, as you call her was nothing more than a petulant child who was in need of discipline,” he sighed in annoyance and complained in a more needy tone, “Now can we hurry up and have my attire made already?”

Rarity nodded, slightly taken aback by his almost spoiled tone, “Of course, just tell me the specifics.”

Beerus noticed a piece of parchment and a quill.

Several hours passed by before Rarity completed Beerus’s order. The Lord in question was behind a curtain awaiting his attire to be handed to him. As she levitated the clothes to him, her mind wandered. When she was measuring Beerus for his clothes, she couldn’t help but note some things about the being. At some points he could be refined, wise, and powerful as any noble. But then he would do a heel turn into something akin to a spoiled colt wanting to get what he wants, if anything, he was almost like a…well…a cat in personality. Even in mannerisms at time. Though one thing she did take notice of was that despite the fact he was quite thin, she could feel that each muscle she found was tight and held much strength behind it.

She shook her head clear of that mental image, “Come now Rarity, he’s just a customer….who’s a royal….who could beat Rainbow Dash in a race and made you swoon….”

Her train of thought was completely derailed when Beerus emerged. She could only gawk. Beerus was wearing a pair of brown ‘shoes’, as he called them were on his feet with gold rings around his ankles. He wore a pair of light blue fabric pants with a slit in the back for his tail. Hanging in the front of it was a piece of black fabric with yellow trim. Along the center were three diamonds, the bottom most was orange and the remaining ones were white. Above that was a dark blue sash belt, and draped over his shoulders was an adornment similar to what the pharaohs old wore. The adornment was black with white trim and had an orange diamond shape on the front, and starting from the left of it around to the right side of it was a bunch vertical dark blue lines.

Rarity stared on in silence, a light blush on her face as Beerus fiddled with his sash belt. In this lighting….he looked….

“Powerful….,” she muttered.

Beerus glanced at her, “Clarity, thank you for these replacement garments,” he nodded in satisfaction, “This fabric you used, it’s light, but it feels sturdy. Tell me, what is it?”

Rarity shook her head to focus and giggled with a wave of her hoof, “It’s Rarity, and it’s nothing special, just a little creation I’ve been meaning to use. Was I not right?”

“About?”

Rarity smiled, “That you wouldn’t be disappointed?”

“Well I suppose,” he muttered, “Now. Let’s go meet that purple horse.”

“Twilight.”

“Lightbright, whatever,” he answered, “Let’s just get a move on.”

He opened the door and walked out, the sun casting over him as he gazed back at a blushing Rarity.

Beerus raised an eyebrow.

Rarity shook her head and quickly trotted passed him, “Of course! Follow me.”

Beerus groaned in annoyance as he followed.

Author's Note

If this seems rushed, or if you're seeing this for the second time, sorry on both accounts. See ya all next time!

IV

Beerus yawned slightly as he trailed behind Rarity, the cat glancing around at the occasional onlooker who would either greet him kindly or bow in respect. He smirked at their polite efforts. He had to admit, despite the fact that this world seemed like utter nonsense and the fact that it hurt his eyes because for some reason it was too bright, it was….homely. Like a rustic hut on a distant jungle planet.

“Hm,” he mused.

Rarity glanced back at Beerus, “Is something the matter?”

Beerus stared at her with a raised eyebrow, “Is everyone here always so,” he rolled the word around in his mouth for a few moments before speaking it, “Cheery?”

Rarity chuckled, “Well it can’t be helped,” she waved at a mare who returned the gesture, “It’s quite rare to see anypony in a bad mood, especially with Pinkie Pie around. Now that we have a visiting royal here, everypony will be working their hardest to ensure your stay in our kingdom is a memorable one!”

Beerus gagged slightly when a he noticed a group of fillies happily humming a tune nearby, “I find it slightly nauseating. Being happy all the time,” he waved a hand in the air, “ridiculous!”

Rarity raised a questioning eyebrow at him as they rounded the corner, “Ridiculous and nauseating? Why would you say such a thing?”

Beerus moaned in irritation, “There’s no such thing as a perfect and happy world,” he glanced at Rarity, “There must always be chaos to stir up the peace. It’s the very overarching rule of the universe.”

Rarity nodded, “Well our world is far from perfect I assure you,” she stopped and turned to Beerus, “despite what Equestria might appear to be, there’s far more to our world than sunshine and rainbows.”

Beerus glanced up as he noticed the clouds above him being burst open and a large majestic rainbow then spread itself across the horizon.

“I’m not convinced,” he stated flatly.

Rarity shook her head with a good natured smile and continued to lead the cat lord to their destination. As time dragged on, they eventually came into view of Twilight’s Castle. Rarity smiled as she trotted briskly toward the doors. Beerus stayed outside for a few more moments, eyeing the structure with a critical eye. He rubbed his chin as he continued to stare on.

“Interesting,” he muttered, “Just like Clarity, it seems this structure radiates the same energies that permeate this world,” he glanced around, “But what kind of power is it? It’s not the same power Goku and his comrades draw from,” he scratched his head in irritation, “This is starting to get on my nerves!”

“Oh! There you are Lord Beerus! I was wondering why you were taking so long,” Twilight gave a small smile, “but Rarity just told me that she wanted to make your clothes to your exact specifications.”

Beerus nodded as he approached the open door, “That she did, and she did not disappoint. Now, where are these Princesses you’ve spoken of that just HAD to meet me?”

Twilight smiled a tad sheepishly, “Well…you see that’s just the thing, they’re not here.”

Beerus raised an eyebrow, “Oh? And where, pray tell, are they?”

Twilight gestured to her left, “In Canterlot, lucky for you they made some time to meet you.”

“They took extra time for me,” Beerus chuckled darkly, “Good; I would hate to be kept waiting after all this preparation.”

Twilight gave a swift nod, “Agreed, it would be a slight annoyance. Believe me,” she muttered, “the lines that can grow in there.”

Beerus stared at her for a solid few seconds before tilting his head, “Well?”

Twilight blinked then gave her head a shake, “Oh! Right! Well, if we leave now, we can just catch the train.”

Beerus blinked in puzzlement, “Train?”

Twilight blinked right back at him, “You mean you’ve never been on a train before?”

“Most certainly not,” Beerus crossed his arms and turned away, “I’ve never even heard of such a thing.”

Twilight’s eyes sparkled as she clapped her hooves excitedly, “Well then you’re in for a treat!”

Beerus looked over his shoulder at Twilight, “Hm?”

“BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!”

Twilight shifted a little uncomfortably in her seat, sweating a little in nervousness. It had been close to forty minutes since their departure, and Beerus was less than thrilled at his first train ride. It started out well though. When she showed him the locomotive, he was quite surprised to see such, ‘a fusion of steam and metal’. He was quite intrigued about how it would roll down the tracks and get them from point A to point B. He all but demanded to ride in the finest booth for his first trip, to which Twilight had no problem with. When it started rolling, Beerus was quite calm and collected, but then the gurgling happened about ten minutes out.

At first, Twilight didn’t know where it was coming from, but then she saw the purple face of Beerus start to turn green. It was on that day that Twilight Sparkle had discovered something that none, not even Beerus himself knew about. Lord Beerus, the God of Destruction, got travel sick. Luckily Twilight had given Beerus a supply of large paper bags, courtesy of the train’s dining cart.

Twilight chuckled nervously, “Well…you got to ride on a train…”

Beerus glared at the alicorn and was about to speak, until another spasm rocked him and silenced his words. Twilight looked out the window and thanked Celestia’s sun that they had finally reached Canterlot. When the train came to a complete stop, Beerus stood up swiftly from his seat and surged off train, pushing many ponies out of the way until finally reaching and letting loose in a public garbage can. Twilight slowly came up behind him and rhythmically patted his back until he was finished. Beerus, now leveled out, rose up to his full height and turned his ire to Twilight.

“Do not EVER,” he leaned close to her until their noses touched, “Take me on one of those trains, again,” he spoke through clenched teeth on each word.

Twilight gulped nervously and nodded, “O…of course! Pinkie promise!”

Beerus stood back up as a small attachment of guards approached, “I assume these ponies are our welcome?”

The leader of the group stepped forward, “Am I to understand that I am addressing the visiting Lord known as Lord Beerus?”

“You are,” Beerus answered curtly, “I assume you’re here to take me to your leaders?”

The guard nodded, taken slightly aback by his almost angered tone.

“Well let’s get underway Shiny Sides,” he spoke in annoyance, “I haven’t got all day.”

The guards nodded and started to lead them away. One guard near the back spoke up however before they merged into the crowd.

“How’d he know my name was Shiny Sides?”

Author's Note

Sorry for the short update, but keep in mind, this IS still the introductory act. Plus, consider this a lesson on not rushing me XP

"Do try not to make a habit of this Cryptic. I demanded this story be grand."

Sorry my Lord.

"Well I suppose it can't be helped, try not to disappoint me, see you all next time. MY faithful readers"

V

Canterlot is a city of refinement and class. In such a place, certain social and overall norms are established. These norms are sacred and many citizens prefer they stay simple, intact, and never changed. So it was not an uncommon reaction for everypony to practically drop what they were doing and stare in both awe and shock at the bipedal cat being escorted by a royal guard detachment with Princess Twilight by its side. Various high society types and the occasional nobles whispered lightly about this new individual, and failed to notice its ears occasionally twitching and taking in all the hushed words. As the minutes ticked by, a vein on the being’s temple bulged in irritation.

Beerus cast an even glare at a whispering couple who immediately canned up.

Twilight chuckled nervously and stuck a little closer to Beerus, just in case.

As they continued along their course, Beerus raised an eyebrow as the front gates of Canterlot castle came into view. He had to admit, compared to the other buildings he had seen and Twilight’s Castle, the place was quite the eyeful.

“It seems your rulers admire spires in great abundance,” Beerus remarked, “I’ve never seen so many towers on one structure such as this before.”

Twilight glanced at Beerus, “Well there are a lot of bedrooms and wings to the castle compared to the one you awoke in, it’s only natural.”

Beerus shrugged, “I suppose so, after all, one must keep up appearances.”

Twilight nodded in acknowledgement, “What’s your castle like Lord Beerus?”

Beerus rubbed his chin, “The Temple is fairly large. But the details are inconsequential.”

Twilight smiled slightly, but then her face became confused, “Wait…a temple?”

Before Twilight could probe further, a guard ushered them both through the front gates with a nod. Beerus and Twilight proceeded forward alone, their escort being called away back to their posts. Twilight led Beerus ever onwards toward their destination, The Throne Room. Finally coming to the entrance to the Throne Room, Twilight stopped and turned to Lord Beerus.

“Just so you know. Princess Celestia is probably the kindest and most understanding of ponies next to Fluttershy that I know. Princess Luna might seem a bit hostile, but she is really fun when you get to know her,” she smiled sweetly, “so there’s no need to be nervous.”

Lord Beerus’s face was an unreadable mask, “Do I look nervous?”

Twilight’s smile faltered a bit, but she kept her head high as she knocked on the great doors before her. The doors swung inward to reveal a large white mare garbed in gold regalia and a multicolored mane and tail that seemed to blow in an invisible breeze. And like Twilight, she had markings on her flanks, but these were in the shape of a lone sun.

“Twilight,” she stated with a warm smile, “I’m so glad you could make it on such short notice.”

“Of course Princess Celestia,” she smiled as she nuzzled her teacher, “I was so excited that I couldn’t wait!”

A throat being cleared directed Celestia’s attention to her other guest. When she stood to her full height, the being known as Lord Beerus was eye level with her. She smiled and bowed her head respectively.

“It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance Lord Beerus,” she rose back to her full height, “I am Princess Celestia of Equestria, and I humbly welcome you to my kingdom.”

Beerus casually waved a hand in response, “Charmed,” he muttered, “Forgive me, but I recall Twilight saying there was TWO of you.”

Celestia ushered both of her guests to follow her, the doors shutting behind them.

“Ah yes, it seems Luna will be quite busy for the next few hours,” she explained, “She might even miss the entire visit if she doesn’t hurry. I hope that is of no inconvenience to you.

Beerus rolled his head a bit, “Why would it? I came here to meet the royals of this land, and I am merely meeting one of two. Regardless of the subtraction, I’m still fulfilling the agreement.”

Celestia blinked a few times and nodded after a moment of contemplation, “Fair point, Twilight,” the mare in question perked up at her name, “would you kindly allow me and Lord Beerus to speak in private?”

Twilight bit her lip for a moment, “Are you sure Princess?”

Celestia nodded with a reassuring smile, “I merely wish to chat with our visiting dignitary.”

Beerus smirked a tad as he glanced at Twilight, “Perhaps you can go to the kitchens and acquire a sample of whatever I’m smelling at the moment,” he sniffed for a moment, “It smells so mouth-wateringly exotic.”

Twilight scowled but left the room silently.

Celestia tilted her head with an impressed expression, “That’s quite the nose you have Lord Beerus,” She led him along an adjacent corridor, “What you’re smelt is one of the meat dishes we prepare for the more carnivorous species of my kingdoms, such as the griffons and dragons.”

Beerus nodded for a moment in thought, “Dragons and Griffons you say? I’ve only ever heard about them in myth. How unusual, but might I add, your subjects use a strange energy the likes of which I have never witnessed before. Tell me, what is it?”

Princess Celestia stopped in her tracks, “You don’t know about magic?”

Beerus blinked, “Did you say magic?”

Celestia nodded but then turned fully to face him, “From the way you’re speaking, it’s as if you’ve never so much as even laid eyes upon any of Equestria’s species and you don’t know of magic either. Where exactly did you say you hailed from?”

“I didn’t,” Beerus stated flatly, “To be frank, I am from a place far outside your borders, so it is only natural that these things are new to me,” he then stroked his chin in mild thought, “Though you mentioned you’re making a meat dish, was this because of my arrival or was it for a representative of those other species you mentioned?”

Princess Celestia smiled at the cat, “Rest assured, it was for you my Lord, I am a mare who knows to be courteous and polite to her guests. It helped when Twilight informed me you were a feline, so it was safe to assume you were most likely a meat eater. I don’t think you would enjoy hay fries and a daisy sandwich as your first meal in our land.”

Beerus was shocked at the thought, “Eating grass clippings? I would imagine not.”

Celestia tittered lightly and escorted Beerus to a small personal dining room. Celestia seated herself across from Lord Beerus, and soon their food was carried in by some pony guards. Lord Beerus stared down at the dish before him. In the dead center was a slab of nicely browned meat, while drizzled on it was a golden substance. Cut into neat slices around the steak were apple slices, crisp and fresh.

Celestia however was having a vegetarian pasta dish.

Beerus sniffed the meat and leaned back in thought, “What manner of dish is this?”

Celestia smiled, “Oh, it’s a house specialty, It’s called Apple Sunrise.”

Beerus raised an eyebrow as she continued to explain, “It’s an alchemy steak grilled to perfection, drizzled in natural honey from our Castle Hives, with fresh Sweet Apple Acres Ambrosia apple slices as a side.”

“Really now,” he tapped his chin, “Tell me, is the meat allowed time to soak in its juices before application of the honey, or is the honey applied during the last minute of the cooking process?”

Celestia leaned forward in interest after swallowing her next forkful, “My, you are quite the gourmet Lord Beerus. But yes, they allow time for it to soak. HOWEVER, they apply the honey directly after it’s finished, as to allow the honey to warm and spread, as well as allow the meat a mere moment to absorb some of the sweetness.”

Beerus licked his lips, “How delectable,” he cut a portion of the meat off and impaled his fork into it but paused, “you said alchemy steak, is this not natural meat?”

Celestia shook her head with a bit of shock, “Heavens no, we in Equestria respect all forms of life, but the odd fish or two is indeed caught for meat based dishes. However, an old Alchemist utilized his skills to make perfect substitutes. It’s all a manner of taking a sample from the animal that an Alchemy dish is to be made of. A tuft of hair, a feather, a small drop of blood, it varies. But once the sample is required, a simple procedure is formed and boom,” Her wings jostled lightly, “Alchemy Meat is made with no loss of life. Though we can’t stop nature’s order of Predator and Prey, we can at least be civilized about it.”

Beerus nodded after the explanation, “Intriguing, to think you discovered a way to not waste resources with this…magic you call it. Truly amazing,” he then ate the piece of meat.

His eyes lit up as he quickly segmented the steak and ate with vigor and a content smile on his face.

Celestia smiled as her guest enjoyed his meal.

Beerus finished his plate and called for another, “That was truly fantastic! The texture and grilled perfection of the meat is complimented by the sweetness of the honey. And the apple slices,” he smiled as he finished the last slice, “cool and crisp perfection.”

Celestia couldn’t help but smile as he was given another, “I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Though I must ask, how long do you intend to visit Equestria for? And for what purpose?”

Beerus’s ear’s twitched as he looked at Celestia, his cheeks bulging with food.

He swallowed, “Well to be honest I’m unsure, my retainer should be coming for me at some point. But as of this minute I have no definitive answer. As for my purpose,” he shrugged, “I suppose to see the sites and at least sample as much of your delicacies I can.”

Celestia nodded with a relieved look, “That’s good to hear; I hope you are able to enjoy your stay.”

Beerus returned the nod and continued to eat with fury.

Soon, after having their meal finished, Beerus patted his stomach in satisfaction as he ventured outside with Celestia and Twilight. As the three walked about, they failed to notice a dark shadow coming toward the cast over the horizon. Soon the shape came into view and it landed before them.

“Good afternoon sister,” Princess Luna said with a smile, “I apologize for my lateness.”

Celestia shook her head, “It’s no trouble dear sister, we were merely having an after lunch stroll when you arrived.”

Beerus tilted his head, “Am I to assume this is your younger sibling you spoke of?”

“It is,” Celestia stated, “Luna, this is Lord Beerus. The visiting nobility we were supposed to meet today.”

Luna regarded Beerus with a bow, “It’s a pleasure to meet you Lord Beerus.”

Beerus gave a small satisfied grin, “Likewise, I must admit you royals are quite polite.”

Twilight stared at Beerus as the two sisters became confused.

“Why say it like that,” Twilight inquired curiously, “aren’t you used to royals being polite to you.”

Beerus grimaced, “There’s being polite, and then there’s being overly clingy. They never gave me the proper politeness I demanded, but I still put up with it to humour them. Though,” his smile seemed to turn dark, “They all learned their lessons pretty quick.”

Luna nodded with a laugh, “My sister and I understand all too well.”

Celestia nodded, but Twilight stared at the laughing cat.

She felt a mild sense of unease, but only after he made that last comment. She couldn’t quite place it, but the feeling she felt. Was it terror, unease, or perhaps a foreboding sense of doom? Who could say, but one thing was for sure, Twilight felt it from the moment she met him. Beerus was indeed someone Twilight wanted to be a friend, not an enemy.

Celestia tapped her chin with a hoof, “Though if you are visiting our land, we’ll have to have somepony give you lodgings.”

Twilight raised a hoof, “I’ll do it! I mean, the castle still has so many rooms and it gets pretty lonely with just Spike there. It would be perfect for Lord Beerus to stay in, he’d be close to me and my friends and we could show him around,” she turned to Beerus, “is that all right with you?”

Beerus lulled it over in his head and shrugged, “Why not. As long as I get a comfy bed and a well cooked meal whenever I ask, I’m fine with it.”

“Excellent,” Celestia replied, “I speak for everypony when I say, I hope you enjoy your stay here my Lord.”

Beerus looked to the distance as the sun glowed in the distance, he smirked.

Author's Note

Well, the Introduction Arc is finished. The fun comes next

Right Lord Beerus?

*Yawn* "Took you long enough."