I decided not to write out in the fullest extents of my training with Princess Twilight because the first two days were all on magical theory and if it was anything like music theory (which it was) was going to be incredibly boring. Seriously, I didn't think she was that much of a nerd when it came to studying, but she made me take twenty different tests over the course of two days. I was beaten to death with theory and practices, and not to forget different magic laws that were put into place after Luna's banishment. I had asked Twilight politely to not mention her banishment after I had noticed my anger picking up slightly at the very thought of the word that drove it even higher.

Thankfully she obliged to my request and just went over a few laws. Laws such as self-defense, battle magic, and murder with magic. Of course she spot deeper into murder because humans were known to murder just about anyone that pissed them off. She spent some time actually in the human world, thought it was different, there were still several murders. Twilight didn't understand that I didn't care or even think about murdering someone else just because. I just hated the thought of angered confrontation.

Anyways, Twilight explained that what magic to a unicorn in general is like. It was like using an extra joint you knew how to use, it was just finding it out for yourself. At first we used a small rubber ball, the same Twilight used when she was a filly trying to gain control on her magic. I slowly, but surely, figured out how to use my magic. Twilight wrote notes off to the side while I was plugged into a few crude machines that measured my input and output of magic. She was surprised when she told me that I have the input of an earthpony and the output of an alicorn. I was a level unlike anyone she had ever seen or felt in her life. The only one who had the same magic level I had was a being of chaos known as Discord.

When I lifted the ball, it moved when I had told it to. I commanded it to move up and it did. Up, down, left and right, it moved to my will just at the thought. Twilight was even more surprised at my magical abilities because I was new to it all. She was sure that Luna had no power over my magic, that it was just all out of anyone's reach. I was beyond normal, but was this because of my race? Was being a rare breed the cause of my magical abilities? I didn't think so, but it could be a possibility if anything.

By the time Thursday rolled around, I was actually getting a little tired of using magic nonstop. While it was fun, I wanted to do something different. May was nearly always by my side except when she had to use the restroom, but made me stand by the door. For some reason she was afraid of being far away from me, I thought it was because she was afraid of her father getting to her. Which all of that was understandable. I would be worried too if my father was a demon from Tartarus who's escaped only to continue what he did long ago.

May had also grown a little bit more over the past few days, it seems that her actual age was showing through. She told me in private that she was eighteen when she died, murdered by her father. The scars of her death showed, a long slash down her belly to her private areas from her chin. It was like she was cut open by a doctor. I don't know anyone who could be so sick and twisted other than that demon who was after her. Her whole body was slider, her mane grew darker, now black, and her eyes became a lighter orange, almost cream colored. May was a beautiful mare, even Sombra had noticed her beauty, and said he was moved to become even better.

So when it was late in the day, Twilight had offered to take us all to a place in Ponyville called Sugar Cube Corner. It was a bakery that knew how to serve their costumers with a smile. This is where I met a pink paradox named Pinkie Pie. She was an earthpony like the couple who owned the bakery, but...she teleported. I had come to try to understand how she does it was all the science I knew, but Twilight had seen how much thought I was pouring into it and quietly shook her head. I quickly got her meaning, there were just somethings in the universe that couldn't be explained, so that's why I called Pinkie a paradox, because that is what she was, a paradox. She was an event in space-time that could not have a meaning, yet, live and breath just like us. She was like...living outside of the universe, bending the world around her as she moved, it could explain how she does it all. She could be a goddess like the others that I knew.

When I got my carrot cake (because damn you if you hate it), because it was my favorite cake I had while I was back on earth. No other cake, not even Better Than Sex Cake( which wasn't) could match how good carrot cake was. Now that I was a pony, the whole desert was like taking a bite into heaven, May agreed. If I was a mare, each bite would make me wet, the smell was just as divine. I could not explain more about how it tasted, because explaining it would make me write more on just how good the cake was. Pinkie explained to me that she puts a secret in all her baked goods. I got an odd feeling because she had a lustful look in her eyes, but I ignored it, because she gave this to even fillies. Pinkie could have just been in heat. Then, I was reminded that it was nearly my birthday, only two weeks away.

I told Pinkie Pie that I was thankful for the cake, and placed an order for my birthday. I'm sure a twenty pound carrot cake would do just fine. I laugh at myself, I am acting like a child and I do not care. Carrot cake is the best fucking cake that the world could have to offer, and only I understand its delicious beauty.

After that we walked back to the castle, May looked worried as she saw a stallion in a dark yellow coat walk past us. He had an evil look in his eyes, but Twilight nor I could do anything because he hasn't done anything yet. Equestrian laws were different and the same from American laws. We couldn't just arrest him on the spot for 'looking evil' be could only arrest him for 'being evil'. However, I made a note to remember his face, his colors, and his coal black eyes. Sombra was standing behind us, watching him with malice intent if May had come to any harm. It was like Sombra was harboring feelings for May, but I wasn't sure yet. It could just be his change from evil to good. I hear the magic of friendship has that effect on ponies.

May let out an exhausted sigh and slumped over onto the floor. Using her wings to cover her eyes, she took a few breaths, trying to keep herself from falling apart in either fear or anger like she had when Sombra used the spell on her to allow her to remember her past. I helped her up and smiled softly, then we pulled each other into a tight hug. I could tell May was afraid of confronting her father, but the only way to get rid of your fears is to confront them yourself. Now, I never said you had to be alone, I was going to get Sombra to aid me in taking down this demon.

So Friday came the next day, I was walking around the castle alone, deep in my own thoughts. What am I? Everyday that had passed made this single question grow larger. First, I call upon a goddess to help make my life better, and it has. Second I find May, who is a lost soul who only seeks comfort from her past. Then, I find out I have a massive mana pool that is untapped, and I still that one 'magic surge' Twilight says all unicorns get. She was sure since I had unlocked my magic, that I would've destroyed most of Ponyville by now, yet, I haven't felt myself grow a pain in my horn yet. Everything seemed so smooth now, so calm and quiet. My training was going well, but...that question was still there. What...what am I?

I wanted to find out who and what I was. What exactly am I here for? I'm just another human back on earth, but here, I am different. I carry a mark I don't even feel as though it is mine at all. I feel so out of place, yet I feel like I am at home. I had untapped power, Twilight says so, but what does that really mean for me? I didn't understand at all. I hope I will, but it seems like all my answers are so far away.

May somehow found me in the labyrinth that is the Castle of Friendship, she had a smile on her face and I gave her a smile back. She talked about the dream we had last night, it was a simple one, one that I've had most of my time here. She said that she felt good when she was around me, and somehow felt safer. I didn't understand why yet that she called me an angel, but I did not mind, it helped with my self ego. I have a low ego I know, but knowing that I am needed and wanted helps that. It was a good feeling.

Later, we ate dinner, trained until eleven, then went to bed. I was now past the basics, Twilight was happy that I was a quick learner like she was, and now I was onto more powerful spells. I had asked her to train me in defensive spells, but she said herself that her brother was always better at those and that she was better at combat magic. Still, she trained me a few spells and by night's end, I had learned how to throw a quick shield up.

Tomorrow would be the day I would need to return to Canterlot, and I couldn't sleep. I was nervous and excited to return to Luna. One could say I'm nervouscited. I slowly walked out of my room and hoped I didn't wake May up. She looked so peaceful sleeping there in my bed, so I didn't want to ruin it for her.

As I walked down the halls again, I saw Sombra in the training hall. I walk in to greet him.

"Hello Sombra." I say in a tired tone. I was tired, but I couldn't sleep. "What are you doing up this late?"

Trying to focus my magic like I used to do before I fell. He turned to me and raised a brow. So what are you doing up?

I shrugged, walking up to him. "Can't sleep, I'm nervous."

He stopped his magic and tapped a hoof on the ground. What about? Perhaps I can help you with your troubles.

I sighed. "Later today I guess, May and I are taking a train back to Canterlot. I'm just worried that's when Xeris will strike."

Sombra nodded in understanding. I can see now why you are worried Angel. I would be too.

"I hate that I can't fight. If I had a sword or something, I could at least try to protect her."

He scratched his chin for a moment. I have an idea, but we'll need some metal about ten pounds of it.

"What's your grand idea?"

To make you a sword. I must stay here in Ponyville, but that does not mean I cannot help a...friend in need. I need steel, I know that Ponyville's smith is always open for any guards who are in need of repairs to their armor or swords.

"And you know this how?"

I asked Twilight if there was a smith in town. It seems like even the larger cities have them. I am glad they still practice the art of the sword.

That night, I make a sword. Sombra shows me the path, he informs that he cannot leave Ponyville, but not the castle. Around his neck is an amulet enchanted to warn Twilight that he is leaving, and he is also painfully shocked. While I laugh at his misfortune, I remember that he used to be evil and is actually trying to change himself.

We run through the night, trying to get there, and get out. All her requires is the metal and can use magic to do the rest. I make sure I have my gold ticket to make sure that this is a royal visit and I don't need to pay. Hey, I used to be poor, I'll take free stuff where I can get it, and besides, this is for the good of all that is.

When we arrive at the smith's he is hammering away at an anvil, smiling as he hummed a tune. I walked up to him with Sombra behind me. He looks up and tips his hat.

"Welcome to my humble shop. What can I do ya for?"

I hold out my ticket and he examines it. "I need ten pounds of steel."

"So yer that stallion Luna's fallen for eh?" He asks, then hands it back. "Ight, lemme get it for ya." He walks to the back of his shop and picks up a broken looking sword. It's damaged and slightly rusted. He comes back with it, and gives it to me. "Here ya go sirs."

I look to Sombra, he nods and takes the sword. "Thank you." I say and we run back to the castle in a hurry.

As soon as we get back, we see Twilight sitting at the door with an angered look on her face. "Sombra?" She hisses. "What are you doing out this late?"

I am trying to assist Angel in constructing a sword. He shows Twilight the shitty sword we grabbed. Now, I was going to ask you for a crystal about the size of this. One from the castle preferably.

Twilight looks to me and askes, "Why do you need a sword?"

I looked around and walked in side, the others followed. As soon as the doors were shut I explained. "I need a sword so I can fight Xeris should he try to attack May."

"Why didn't you just say so!?" Twilight beamed and shot a bolt of magic at the wall. A sword sized chunk fell onto the ground without breaking more. "There ya go. I bet I even know what kind of sword you're making too. A Soul Blade right?" She asks Sombra.

Sombra nodded with a smile. Indeed Twilight, here I thought you didn't know about specialized blades.

Twilight gasped. "I've read up ten different types in my years. Dragon's Bane, Soul Splitter, Earth Shaker, Volcanite, and the others."

I raised a brow. "Can someone explain how this will help May?"

Twilight turned to me and nodded. "A Soul Blade is a split-off of Soul Splitter. They can force souls of the opposite alignment back or destroy them. Only a master Shadowmancer can forge a Soul Blade." She took a glimpse at Sombra. "And you have one as your best friend."

Sombra smiled went wide. You are correct. Now, with this crystal, I can attune the sword to the holy light. I will add additional gem case in case you wish to fight souls of the lighter side.

"Why would you do that?"

He shrugged as the crystal and blade began to spin around one another. Just a feeling. In a brilliant flash, what was once two objects with zero properties, now became a straight edge blade that was a clean steel and a red outline that made the cutting edge made if the castle. I never explained to you what I did before I became king and fell. I created homes, weapons, and armors for everypony. The blade slowly flew to me and I held in my forehooves. That is called, Dark Night's Blight Angel. Wield it with pride, and knowing that I have created the very sword meant to save your daughter.

"She isn't my daughter though."

Sombra slapped me across the face, and glared into my eyes with his dark red ones. May Caster, is your daughter. I've seen many before who take the lost as their own. She is not evil, just distressed. In time she will find peace, but not for a while. Be her...'daddy' Angel. Be there for her.

Twilight giggled. "I wish I had a crystal to record what you just said."

I'm the lord of....buck it... Sombra snorted and walked to his room.

I carefully picked up the sword with my magic, and put the flat end of the blade to my head. I am your master. I will use you with respect if you help me win my battles, and protect my...daughter. The sword hummed at my thoughtful command. In battle we are one until the battle is won.

'I am your sword. I will aid you' I felt the sword say, and I smiled. 'We are one...your daughter will survive.'

And that was all I had needed to hear.

Author's Note

Hey everyone! My week was easy, simple enough. School for me is back in season, but I don't think I'll get to write during my TA periods from now on. My teachers like how quickly I grade things and are swiftly catching up.

Hope you all had a calm week, I'll have one more chapter out this Sunday before I go to sleep.

No for fic information.

I seriously didn't want to write three different chapters for his training week. I'm sorry if it felt a little rushed, but it happens when you're writing during school.
Next chapter will in fact have a 1v1 confrontation between Angel and Xeris. I estimate at least three thousand words.