INTRODUCTION
“Angelus Errare” It means “Where the Angels lost their way”. This interesting phenomenon of space-time occurs when a timeline splits naturally, creating an alternate timeline. For example, a man who travels in his boat at sea is beaten by a large wave and thrown into the sea. He is at risk of drowning and its chances of survival are 50-50. Fate cannot make a decision, so it takes both paths. Is when the “Angelus Errare” occurs.
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King Bowser Koopa is defeated again. After a tough battle against his, even more, evil counterpart Dark Bowser, he was stupid enough to challenge the Mario Brothers, again, and again they kicked his ass.
Now he was lying on his bed with a broken arm and a broken leg almost unable to move.
So, uh, King Bowser! How are you feeling? – A Goomba in blue clothes asked.
Listen, we… We wanna rejoin as minions… - A Paratroopa with a red shell and a red bucket on his head said.
Sir, it was an extreme error of judgment to trust Fawful. – A Shy Guy in green clothes said. – We offer our unflinching allegiance back to you!
FYI! FYI! FYI! FYI! FYI! Message from Princess Peach!
Suddenly, a little bird enters from the window carrying a big package.
Who disturbs me?! – Bowser said with anger – Hey! Chase that stupid bird out of here NOW!
Kamek, the evil Magikoopa enters the room.
Your Rottenness, it´s from Peach´s Castle! – He said.
Peach´s Castle?! – Bowser exclaimed.
From Peach, apparently… Wait, Private Goomp! Sergeant Guy! And Corporal Paraplonk! You mutineers are still here?! Get out of here this instant!
Whaa! – Private Goomp began to cry.
Package! Package! – The little bird insisted. – Package from Princess Peach to Large Angry Bowser Guy! – He puts the package on the bed and leaves.
Suddenly, Starlow the young Star Sprite emerges from the package.
HELLO YELLO!
What in the… YOU! What do YOU want?! – Bowser Exclaimed.
I thought you might attack Peach´s Castle again. – She answered. –So… I came to check on you.
Hmph! Hey, my castle got trashed too, y´know. That´s my next project; Remodeling´s not evil!
TEE HEE HEE HEE HEE! - Starlow laughed. – That´s great attitude!
Shut up! Go away!
Yes, yes, I´m going. Enjoy your present from Princes Peach! – Starlow leaves through the window.
No! I don´t want it!
Your Ungratefulness…. – Kamek said - You won´t open it?
Quiet, you! – Bowser exclaimed. – Go get back to work! Do something useful!
Sheesh… Take it easy… - Kamek replied and leaves the room.
And you minions, too! Go fix my castle!
Us minions… You mean… We´re back in? – Private Goomp asked.
Yes, just get to it! Next time, you´d better pull your weight beating Mario!
Thank you SOOO MUUUCH! – The three shouted as they left the room.
Finally alone and making sure nobody is looking, Bowser opened the package.There was a beautiful strawberry cake decorated with sugar figurines of Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach; four sparkling candles and the image of Bowser drawn in the center with black bitumen.
Suddenly, Bowser began to feel something on his heart. Something he had never felt before.That strange voice in his head began to talk again.
“You have done well… I have watched you… Everyone grew super strong… You are amazing… Very well done! I rarely give praise to the unenlightened…But you truly are absolutely amazing!”
Who are you anyway? – Bowser asked.
“I´m Fate and I´m here to give you a choice”
A choice?
“Think about it. You cannot keep living like this… Someday this will only get you killed and will be in vain”
This is the only life I know! I can´t do anything else!
“You already lost seven children because of this. Do you want to lose another one?
I… I…
“I'll put it this way. What do you feel for Starlow?”
Bowser didn´t answered. He closed his eyes tight trying to hold back his tears. He recalled that having someone inside him was not so bad. In fact it was nice to have someone to talk and not feel alone all the time. Also know that Mario and Luigi were also inside of him doesn´t bother him anymore.
“You should talk to her… She hasn´t gone yet…. She´s on the balcony right now”
Without thinking, he got out of bed despite his wounds. Came limping up to the balcony as fast as he could. Starlow was there, floating over the balcony, looking at the stars.
Chippy! I mean Starlow!
Uh? So-sorry Bowser, I´m leaving now.
No, Wait! I wanted to ask, I'll see you again?
I-I don´t know. – She answered without looking back. – As a long you are a bad guy. I don´t know.
Both realized the love that they took each other. They remain silent for a moment.
Good bye Bowser. – She said sadly.
She flew high in the night sky and disappeared into the sea of stars. Just at the point where she disappeared there was a bright light, a new star was placed in the sky.
Bowser leaned on the railing of the balcony. He shed a tear on his hand.
What should I do now? How I recover her?
“Go to the underground vault in the depths of your castle... – The voice in his head speaks again - Where you keep all the stolen technology from the Srhoobs… There you will find you destiny…. Now I go… we won´t speak again… Good Luck.”
Bowser limped back to his room; he headed toward his bed, took the cake and ate it in one bite.
It was in fact a delicious cake.
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One week later.
Renovations in Bowser's castle still continued. Meanwhile, in the deepest part of the castle; a second team was analyzing and cataloging all the alien artifacts captured during the Shroob invasion several years ago.
A large laboratory was set up down there. Lots of Magikoopas were analyzing the artifacts on work tables. The Professor Elvin Gadd itself was directing the project.
- Thanks again Professor E. Gadd, for your help. – Bowser said.
Bowser had not fully recovered, so he used a crutch.
HEHEHE, no Mr. Bowser. I should thank you for given me the opportunity to work with alien Technology – He was using a screwdriver on an artifact. – I have learned a lot; with this knowledge I will be able to improve the lives of everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom.
That´s good to know.
ITE ITE, You know, when your minions came to my laboratory I thought they were coming to kidnap me. But when asked politely to go with them I could not refuse. the rumors were true, You have change.
I just try to undo all the bad things I've done.
ITIPEPO, So, what exactly are you looking for?
I´m really not sure. But I´m sure I will recognize it when I see it.
HEHEHE, maybe this gives you a clue. – He turns around and reveals the artifact in which he was working.
The artifact resembles a “WII U”
TADA! – Professor E. Gadd exclaimed.
What is this thing? – Bowser took it as he asks.
ITE ITE, It is a Trans-Dimensional Visor, allow seeing other dimensions as if you are watching TV show. I call it the “Transvisioneggulator”
Wherever, just tell me how it works.
ITIPEPO, Just press the red button to turn it on and use the arrow buttons to change the channel.
He turns it on and the first thing he saw was a mansion with a nice garden a fountain in front of it. A bald man in a wheel chair came out of the mansion.
- “It must be a Clinic for treatment of cancer” – Bowser thought.
He changes the channel “click”
“Click”
Jackie! You forgot to make tea! You know that tea is the only thing that keeps it running the old heart of Uncle, and one more thing…
Oh shut up old goat! – Bowser exclaimed with humor.
“Click”
-My friend, you are entering in a world of pain!
- You are crazy dude. – Bowser said.
“Click”
There you are, Twilight! Moon Dancer is having a party in the west castle courtyard. You wanna come?
Sorry girls, I have… lot of study to catch up on.
Candy colored Ponies? – Bowser said. – That´s for little girls. Candy colored Yoshies by the other hand…
“Click”
The inside of a dojo was shown on screen. There were many disciples kneeling around and facing the center, all had shaved heads except one. He had black hair and wore dark glasses. He was kneeling in the center; next to him was a strange boy with a tail, tousled black hair and wearing an orange dogi.
Both were looking to an old man in white clothes. He has white hair, white eyebrows and a big white moustache. He also was kneeling.
Interesting child. – The old man said. – You study martial arts as well.
Yes. – The little boy replied with proud.
I´m sorry to bring him here, Master. – The disciple with the black glasses next to him said. – But he insisted on seen you.
So, which training academy are you associated with? – The Master asked.
Right now, I´m studying with Popo.
Eh?! – The disciple was perplexed. – Who?!
All the other disciples laughed, except for one. He just made a malicious smile; he wasn´t wearing the standard purple clothes as the rest of the disciples. He was wearing green and yellow clothes, black hair that grew sideways and a black hat with the shape of a crane.
Interesting name. – The Master said. – What is yours?
I´m Goku! I was sent here to fight the strongest man! I heard that´s you! Would you fight?
Silly child! – The disciple next to him exclaimed. – Be quite!
Do you accept my challenge? – Goku insisted.
The disciple with the crane shaped hat stands up.
Nice pet Roshi. – He said.
Does he do tricks? – Another disciple said mockingly.
You have the eyes of a warrior. – The Master said. – I must admit, I’m curious to learn if your spirit is as strong as your stare.
Uh? You´ll fight me? – Goku said with joy.
That´s right, I gladly accept your invitation.
Master, please. – The disciple with crane shaped hat protested. – He´s beneath you; let me fight him instead.
That´s enough! – The Master exclaimed. – I can handle my own battles thank you!
The disciple grumbled.
- All right then. – The Master continued. – Shall we?
Roshi took his place among the other disciples.
Goku stands up, bows and then assumes its fighting position. He was expecting the Master to do the same thing but he doesn´t.
Uh? Are you gonna take a fighting position? – Goku asked.
I´m aware of your presence young man. – The Master replied. – And, I´m quite comfortable with this position.
Oh, I never seen someone so relax for a fight.
Proceed. – The Master said.
Sure! – Goku launched the first attack.
He threw a straight punch direct to the face of the Master but he dodges it without any effort. Immediately, in a blink Goku throws a jab but he had already blocked with the palm of his hand. Then, Goku turns his body to punch in the Master´s chest but he stops and holds the fist of Goku with his other hand. Goku freed himself and gives him a strike with a knee but the Master blocks it with ease, Goku immediately throws a kick with his right leg and the Master quickly reacts by stooping.
Goku continued throwing punch after punch, the Master continued blocking them or avoiding them effortlessly. The disciples were amazed at the incredible speed possessed by the boy.
- I can´t believe his speed! – Roshi exclaimed. – It´s amazing!
The disciple with the crane shaped hat grumbled again.
The Master finally decides to take the offensive. He throws a punch at Goku. Goku was about to throw a punch as well but when he sensed the power of the Master he contained himself and dodged it. He moved to another point of the Dojo but when he thought he was safe, the Master was already in front of him, pointing him with his index finger.
Goku couldn’t move for some reason, the Master began to concentrate and a shiny aura covered all his body. Suddenly an invisible force threw him into the wall of the Dojo. The disciples could hardly avoid him.
Goku was rubbing his head. Roshi approaches to him.
Hey! Are you ok?
Ahh… I´m ok. – He replied to Roshi. – You´re strong. – He said to the Master.
As you are. – The Master replied. – Your speed and power are most impressive. You are a warrior.
Thank you sir but, I don’t ‘understand. How do you do that? You barely touch me and you blow me away.
Spiritual Power. - (Ki, Chi, The Force, it has many names)
What?
It’s not unique to just me, everyone has it. It´s the basic form of human energy; with proper training one can control it at will.
You mean my spirit energy is as strong as yours?! – Goku exclaimed.
The Master nodded.
He took the boy to a place not far from the dojo where a waterfall was.
Goku, Roshi and the Master were standing on a rock in front of the waterfall.
Then the master began to concentrate. He made several movements with his arms that ended with the left arm extended which was charged with energy. He then crossed his arms for a final concentration. He extended his left arm once again pointing to the waterfall and a small light beam shots from his longest finger splitting the waterfall in two.
- That´s amazing! – Goku said.
Roshi was astonishes.
When the Master stops, the waterfall went back no normality.
How incredible! – Roshi said.
Your amazement is misplaced. – The Master said. – With simple hard work and concentration anything is possible.
Concentrate. – Goku said with a serious look.
That´s right. Clear you mind of all that unnecessary thoughts, focus. The rest…
He paused and looked up.
Bowser was shocked. Now he did not know if the Master was talking to Goku, or with him. Perhaps he could see him? Or simply he knew he was being observed?
He recalled when he fought Dark Bowser. That last blow he gave him, he gave it with an extraordinary force. A force that did not know he had.
He looked at his right hand.
That voice was right. He grew stronger, so does Mario and Luigi, and however they were stronger than he. Why?
- “But of course!” – He thought. – “Because they are good guys! Because they are Heroes!” - He closes his fist tightly. – “And with the Stars as my witnesses I will become a Hero too! And this man can teach me how“
He now speaks to Professor E. Gadd.
It´s an impressive device, Professor.
YAPOYAPO, Impressive indeed. The Srhoob technology is more advanced than we thought.
So, tell me Professor, if one can see other Dimensions, one can travel to Other Dimensions as well?
HEHEHE, I´m glad you ask. I just found this yesterday in the remains of the mother ship of the Srhoobs.
He pointed out a large object covered with a tarp that was next to his desk. He then removes the tarp. A large and shiny metallic arc was under the tarp, it has lots of gizmos around it.
It´s that a…?
ITE ITE, Yes, an Inter-Dimensional Portal.
They intended to use it?
ITIPEPO, It´s not operational yet, but considering the “Transvisioneggulator” they obviously sought to invade other worlds when they finished with ours.
Can you fix it?
YAPOYAPO, in theory, yes I can.
Could you make it bigger?
HEHEHE, Big enough so you can fit in it?
No, Big enough so my castle may fit in it.
ITE ITE, Ooooohhh! That would be a very ambitious project. It would be easier to install a Trans-Dimensional Device so the castle may travel by itself. But it will take time and money.
The money is not a problem; I will put all my minions at your disposition. Take all the time you need so you may do it right and when you finish, you think you may take to this Dimension? – Bowser shows the “Transvisioneggulator” to the Professor.
ITIPEPO, Let me see I just I have to press this button and the coordinates will appear on screen. Here there are, I better write them down. – He took out a small notebook from his pocket. – Ok, I better start right away.
Good, if you excuse me, I will check on some more Dimensions. – Bowser left and took the “Transvisioneggulator” with him.
Once in his room, sitting on his bed he began to randomly shuffle the channels on the “Transvis… the alien WII-U”
- Too many Villains I can fight, too many Heroes I can assist. I will redeem myself and she will back to me.
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One Month Later at Princess Peach´s Castle
At the throne room, the Princess was attending some royal duties. Whit her was Toadsworth; the First Minister and counselor of the Princess. Mario and Luigi were there too.
Two farmer Toads were arguing.
It´s my cow because it eat on my field!
No, it´s my cow because it sleep in my barn!
Gentlemen, please! – The Princess said. – You may share the cow; you may share the milk and the butter that produces.
Uh, I´m ok with that, what you say buddy?
That´s ok for me too; It´s a deal?
It´s a deal!
They shake hands. Then they bow to the Princess.
- Thank you Princess! – Both said.
They leave the room.
Puff! – The Princess sat on the throne. - I do not remember that this work was so difficult.
Well Princess. – Toadsworth – Because Bowser always kidnap you at least once every week, you hadn´t had much time to do his royal duties. Much work has been accumulated through the years. For some reason, Bowser has been too quiet these days.
I heard that he´s still remodeling his castle. – A royal guard said.
Really? – The Princess asked. – Why he´s taking so long. I´m bored.
-Princess! – Toadsworth exclaimed.
Suddenly Toad (The Toad we all know) enters running into the throne room.
Princess! Princess! You are not going to believe it!
What is wrong Toad? – The Princess asked.
Bowser is here!
It was about time! – Toadsworth exclaimed – Guards! Prepare our defenses!
No, no, no! He´s not attacking; he asked an audience with the Princess.
What?! No way! - Toadsworth exclaimed – He´s not going to put a foot on this castle.
Let him in. – The Princess said.
But princess…
You know there is a protocol to follow, Toadsworth, if he comes in peace we have to heard what he want to say. Toad, let him in.
Y-yes Princess! – He wean back outside.
Princess... – Toadsworth said. – Are you sure that…?
Don´t worry Toadsworth, if something happen Mario and Luigi will protect me; It isn´t true guys?
Mario quickly nodded up and down. Luigi quickly nodded left to right. Mario gives Luigi a mean look. Then Luigi quickly nodded up and down.
Besides if the rumors about Bowser are true. – The Princess continued. - There will be no problem.
Bowser enters the room in that precise moment. He walked slowly toward the Princess. All the royal guards were nervous. They were holding their spears tightly. Luigi was the most scared, covered his head with his hat as usual. Only Mario, Toadsworth and the Princess kept their composure.
To everyone's surprise, Bowser bows at the Princess.
Thank you Princess, for hearing me.
So, what do you want, Bowser?
I just wanted to say something.
And what is it?
I´m leaving the Kingdom; Effect immediately.
Everyone there was astonished.
But, Bowser. Why?
I have no future here. I'm tired of losing; I'm tired of doing wrong. For years I tried to conquer this kingdom and all you've got is seven dead children and thousands of minions killed. I blamed the Mario Brothers but it was my fault. I cause it. I can take it anymore. So I will leave, you will be better without me. I will look for a new purpose.
There was a moment of silence. The guards stopped shaking. Even Luigi took off his cap from his face. Toadsworth couldn´t believe what he was hearing. Mario kept a serious look. The Princess puts a sad look.
Oh Bowser, I didn’t know you felt like that. – The Princess said. – There is something I can do for you?
Well there is something. Could I have a lock of your hair to remember you?
Of course. - She pulled from his pocket a small golden scissors usually used for sewing.
She cut a lock and gives it to Bowser.
Suddenly, the professor E. Gadd enters the room.
HEHEHE, Mr. Bowser! Mr. Bowser! The systems are ready! It’s time!
Professor E. Gadd! - Toadsworth exclaimed - Where have you been?
YEPOYEPO, No time to explain, there is work to do!
I´m coming Professor! – Bowser said to him, the he turns to the Princess. – Good bye Princess.
He started to walk to the exit and when he was about to leave…
Bowser turns to him. Mario approached.
- Lets not say goodbye as enemies. Good luck. – Mario extends his hand.
Both shake hands and a flash blinded them.
***
Bowser entered what used to be the throne room and was now the control room of the castle. It resembles the command bridge of the Enterprise. He sat on his throne. Magikoopas, Koopa Troopas , Goombas and Shy Guys occupied their places.
Many monitors and colored lights were lit throughout the room. The Main Monitor showed the face of the Professor E. Gadd.
HEHEHE, All systems on line. – He said. – I will monitor everything from my lab.
Thanks Professor E. Gadd. – Bowser said.
ITIPEPO, Checking all the systems…
OPREATIVE SYSTEM: CHECKED
OXYGEN RESERVES: 100%
HULL INTEGRITY: 100%
BERYLLIUM STAR: ON LINE
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Private Goomp. – Bowser said. - Turn on the speakers in an open channel.
Yes sir!
Attention to all my minions! I remind you that this is a voluntary mission, if someone wants to stay this is your last chance to leave the castle. It won´t be taken as treason.
There was a moment of silence. Bowser then noticed that all the minions who were in the control room were looking at him.
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Sir! We were talking about that. – Privet Goomp said.
And we all decide to go with you! - Corporal Paraplonk said.
Since we are good guys things have been better - Sergeant Guy said.
We will be at your side, forever. – Kamek The “Good “ Magikkopa said.
Bowser was moved, he almost cried.
Thank you my mi… no, my loyal subjects, a really appreciate it.
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YAPOYAPO, Mr. Bowser! – The Professor said. – The Princess and his friends are here!
The Princess Peach, Toadsworth, Mario and Luigi appeared on screen.
The Princess was the first to speak.
Bowser, I just wanted to say good bye and I hope you find what you are looking for.
You have caused a lot of trouble! – Toadsworth said. - But I must admit that things will not be the same without you.
Bye, bye! – It´s all that Luigi said.
Mario didn´t said anything; he was in the bottom of the laboratory leaning against the wall with the arms crossed, his hat
covered his eyes.
Thank you every one, and I´m sorry for everything.
Bowser disappear from the screen in Professor E. Gadd´s Lab. A view of Bowser´s castle was there instead.
The Princess approaches to Mario.
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- Seal the castle! – Bowser ordered.
Every door and every window were sealed with a strong curtain made out of some kind of titanium alloy turning the castle into an impenetrable fortress.
Castle sealed, your Highness! – Private Goomp Said.
Kamek, put a view of the Kingdom on the Main Screen. – Bowser said.
The View of the Mushroom Kingdom was beautiful. The Castle of the Princess Peach was in the center and Toad Tow was next to it. On the left you could see the Forest Maze and to the left you could see The Cold Mountains. Right in front were the Pipe Plains, the heart of the net of pipes that connects the whole Kingdom. Beyond the castle you could see the sea, and in it, a tiny point that should be the Yoshi’s ´ Island.
I´m gonna miss this place. Bowser said.
Night was falling.
Fireworks were fired from the Toad Town.
Outside Bowser´s Castle, strong wind currents were formed.
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Looks like they are celebrating, your highness. – Kamek said.
They have reason to celebrate; they finally get rid of me.
That doesn´t bother you?
No, in fact I´m glad to leave them a nice memento.
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From outside the castle looked electrically charged.
Bowsers kept admiring the landscape on the screen. He notices a glowing Star although was not completely dark. He heard a familiar voice in his head.
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“DON´T FORGET!”
The same words that Starlow said just before he fought Dark Bowser.
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- Mr. Kamek, take us to the next Dimension.
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ZERO!
Suddenly a sphere of light covered the entire castle. The light was so bright that the castle was no longer visible. The
sphere began to shrink swallowing the castle. When it reached its minimum size, it caused a Sonic Boom that sent a wave of white light that was seen throughout the Kingdom and beyond. Just a big hole was left behind where Bowser´s Castle used to be.
***
In a large classroom like those ones of the great universities, a teacher gives his class. But it wasn´t a regular teacher; He was a Hologram projected in a large crystal plate; a Hologram of Professor Franklin, the wise Goomba. All his memory, all his knowledge, all his being recorded in a virtual form; so he may keep teaching to the future generations.
The students weren´t the most common ones neither. Many races from all the Multiverse were there. Elfs, Dwarfs, Gnomes, Hobbits, Taurens, Minotaurs, Orcs, Trolls, Ewoks, Twi´leks, Wookies, Gungans, Arquillians, Worms, Vulcans, Klingons Pokemons, Digimons, Toads, Koopas and of course Humans and Ponies.
Almost every conceivable race was there. All of them wearing a Green Ribbon on his arm, limb, tentacle or wherever they have. Is the mark for the new recruits of the Inter-Dimensional Police.
And that my pupils, is how the Inter-dimensional Police was made!
Teacher! Teacher! – A young mare raises his hoof. – And what happened to the Mushroom Kingdom?
That´s a good question Applebloom. – The teacher replied. – Thanks to the studies of Professor E. Gadd made to the Srhoob technology, he was able to improve the life in the Kingdom. The Mushroom Kingdom became the most advanced Kingdom in his world. But of course they didn´t kept all that knowledge for themselves. They share it with all the allied Kingdoms like the Sarasaland Kingdom in the North, The Bean Bean Kingdom in the south, the Hyrule Kingdom in the west and the Nimbus kingdom up in the Sky.
They live in peace forever? – A Pegasus asked.
Nothing last forever, Scootaloo. They live in relative peace for many years but new villains appeared, strong villains, but nothing that the Plumbers couldn’t handle.
Did Bowser and Starlow meet again? – A Unicorn asked.
Nobody knows for sure, Sweetie Belle. King Bowser passed away long time ago, but if he really gained a place in the Paradise maybe they are, somehow, somewhere.
There was a stallion Alicorn there, he wanted to raise his hoof but he couldn´t hide his shyness.
Sun Bristle, I see you have a question. Don´t be shy, you may ask.
Uh... well… I was wondering… How Equestria joined the Great Alliance?
Another good question considering that Equestria joined not too long ago; is in fact a very long history. So everybody pay attention. Especially you! In front of the screen! The reader! Put attention too!
All the students were looking around for that to which Professor Franklin was talking to.
- All started with a young General, who defied the rules of the Inter-Dimensional Police…
… for love.
***
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CHAPTER 1: My first Hoofsteps.
CHAPTER 1
“MY FIRST HOOFSTEPS”
It was a busy day in the Great Control Room; in fact all the days have been busy in recent years. All the technicians and operators there have been trying to relocate a strange signal detected some time ago. If someone has sent a signal from other Dimension it means that his world has reached certain technological level. That could draw the attention of “unwanted guests”, which could make them vulnerable. And if the signal was sent by accident would be worse, it could mean that they are helpless. So they need protection.
Remember that a coin has to sides, just as there is an Inter Dimensional, there are criminals Inter-Dimensional Criminals.
A Gate in a high point of the control room opens and a woman in a pink military suit enters. She had blue eyes, blond hair with a ponytail, the beauty of a princess and the will of an Amazon warrior. She was also wearing an eye patch.
Princess Koopa, Great Commander of the Inter-Dimensional Police.
She was followed by a colossal man in a red tight suit with a red helmet that looks like a giant bowl.
Juggernaut, former villain and personal bodyguard of the Princess Koopa, is not like she needs protection but, let say there are certain rumors about them.
Anything yet? – The Princess asked.
Nothing in the quadrants Alpha, Beta and Gamma, sir. – A Storm Trooper said.
PIPAPOPU (The non-space is clean) – An R-2 Unit said in binary language.
The Limbo is dead, as usual. – A Goomba said.
The Hyper-Space only shows the regular traffic. – A Gnome said.
All the operators gave similar reports except for one. A young Magikoopa named Kamek Jr. He was too concentrated in his station that he didn´t pay attention.
- Kamek, give me your report. - The Princess said to him.
He didn´t answered.
- Kamek! Your report! – She insisted.
He doesn´t respond.
The Princess then raises his hand and pointed him with her index finger. She shoots a small spark of energy that crashes on the back of his head.
- YEEEEOOOOUCH! – Kamek yelled in pain.
Everybody but the Princess there laughed, even Juggernaut chuckle a little with his arms crossed.
- Kame! –The Princess exclaimed. – Put attention! What is wrong with you?
He was rubbing the back of his head, smoke was coming from it.
- Doh! Sorry your Highness, but I think I found something.
Everyone stopped laughing.
He types something on his keyboard and the image was transferred to the Main Screen. There were a lot of interference but the silhouette of some type of building was perceivable.
- Just give me a minute. – Kamek Said. - I´m going to try to clear the image.
He then types on his keyboard with uncanny speed; the image began to get clear little by little until it was perfectly clear.
A Coliseum floating in the sky? – The Storm Trooper asked.
Kamek, you idiot! – The Goomba exclaimed. – You were scanning the wrong quadrant, that´s the Nimbus Kingdom!
The Nimbus Kingdom doesn’t have any Coliseum. – The Princess corrected.
It´s just me or nobody else notices that the coliseum is made out of clouds? – The Gnome asked
PURIRIRURIRIRURI! (My sensors detected a falling object from bellow the Coliseum!)
Yeah, I can see a little point over there. – The Princess said. – Kamek! Amplify the image!
Right away!
The amplified image shows a terrorized Unicorn in free fall.
Why that Unicorn is dressed as a showgirl from Las Vegas? – The Human asked
Is that what you worry about?! – The Gnome exclaimed. – Why she jumped without wearing any parachute?!
I don´t think she did it in purpose, look at his face! – The Goomba said.
PIPAPOPU (I detect three more objects coming from below the Coliseum)
Never mind, they are coming to rescue her. - The Goomba said.
Three Pegasus wearing blue suits and goggles appeared from below the Coliseum. But they reach her; she hit them in her desperation and knocks out them.
That can´t be good. – The Storm Trooper said.
Can´t we do anything? – The Gnome asked.
There is not a Uniweb installed in that Dimension. – Kamek said. – It will take us like Five minutes to open a portal there. That is like four minutes and fifty seconds more than what they left.
PURIRIRURIRIRURI! (Another object is coming at a great speed!)
Where? – Everyone asked.
Kamek! Zoom out, quickly! – The Princess exclaimed.
With the complete view again, they saw an object coming from up the sky at high speed, entered the Coliseum from above
and coming out from below leaving behind a rainbow colored trail.
Is that a Pegasus too? – The Goomba asked.
It´s impossible! – The Storm Trooper said. - No Pegasus can fly at that speed!
Not without the proper training at least. – The Princess said.
The flying speed demon reaches the falling ponies just before they hit the ground. It grabs them and immediately flew back up at the same speed. In that very same point an explosion was produced.
HOOORRRAYYY! – Everybody yelled!
PURIRIRURIRIRURI! (Amazing, it reaches Mach 1 in ten seconds flat!)
Not bad for a rookie. – The Princess said.
Is that a Sonic Boom? – The Goomba asked?
It looks more like a Sonic Rainboom. – The Gnome said.
That´s it! That´s it! – Kamek exclaimed. – It´s the same signal we picked up some years ago! The Computer confirms it! That´s the Dimension we were looking for!
Excellent! – The Princess exclaimed. – Kamek; locate the coordinates and…
Eh, Sir, we got a problem! – The Storm Trooper exclaimed.
What is...? Ooow shit!
The sonic wave was about to reach the limit of the screen.
Turn off the sensors! Quick! – She shouted.
It´s too late sir! – The Storm Trooper exclaimed and immediately later the screen of his station exploded on his face. – My eyes! My eyes! This helmet is useless!
The Main Screen exploded and all other stations began to explode one by one. Juggernaut reacts immediately by grabbing the Princess and using his body to protect her.
- You take advantage of every opportunity to touch me, isn’t big boy? – She whispers to him.
The R-2 unit was thrown to the other side of the room when his station exploded.
- PPRRRRRIIIIAAAWWWN (Why I was programmed to feel pain?)
The Gnome and the Goomba ran from the Control Room through a lower access, both covered in flames.
Kamek started to type on his keyboard more rapidly, a series of numbers appeared on screen. He memorized them and immediately covers his face with his arms just before his screen exploded. The explosion was strong but he wasn´t moved an inch.
For when explosions ceased, there were several fires around the Control Room and it was full of smoke.
“cof,cof” Please, tell me that you have the coordinates, Kamek.
Yes I have, Princess. – He replied as he removed the rubble of his robe.
***
A training Dojo in the other side of the castle
All around the huge Dojo, many kneeling disciples were looking at the center of the combat zone.
The combatants: a young man in a red Dogi; with short and tousled black hair. He was wearing glasses and has a tail around his wrist over his black belt; stocky, average height. He was in battle position.
General Red of the Inter-Dimensional Police, Saiyan-Blooded and martial arts expert; he was found in a cryogenic tube in a bunker hidden in a faraway unknown planet.
His opponent, a Dark Koopa Troopa, with a black shell, as spiked helmet and red eyes. He was wearing a pair of metal claws.
Captain Basilisk of the Koopa Troops Army, the military force of the Inter-Dimensional Police; is rumored to have mysterious powers. He was in battle position as well but he was panting.
They had been holding a training battle, but Basilisk was unable to strike any blow.
Basilisk took the offensive once again. He throws a series of attacks with his claws but Red blocks them all using his bare hands as swords. In the last two attacks Red immobilizes him by grabbing him by the arms. Now they were face to face looking into each other eyes.
Despite of his size, the strength of Basilisk is well known but for Red he was just a mouse with a lot of strength.
- You don´t let me other choice. – Basilisk said with a dark voice.
His red eyes began to glow intensively.
- Good try. – Red said. – But stare attacks doesn’t work in someone with empty eyes!
It was true. For some reason, Red´s eyes never reflected any light. In fact his black pupils were like two bottomless holes. Deep eyes, a sing of a deep wisdom, but that kind of eyes can only be obtained by ageing and Red doesn´t have more than thirty years and because of his Saiyan blood he doesn´t look to have more than fifteen.
But Basilisk was insistent. In an attempt to concentrate more, when he adjusted his sight he accidentally saw his reflex in
Red´s eyeglasses.
He turns himself into stone. The Red releases him and bows. All the disciples laughed a little.
Two disciples got up and took Basilisk to the infirmary.
- Next opponent! – An instructor said.
A man in a brown Dogi got up and took the place of Basilisk in the battle zone. He bows, Red did the same. The man began to convulse and started to grow hair all over his body. His hands became claws, his face lengthened and fangs came out. A Huargen.
Huargens are a breed of Werewolves from Azeroth. Civilized Huargens prefer to be called Gillians.
Both assumed their battle positions.
I heard that your race is also a breed of Werewolves – The Huargen said with a guttural voice.
It comes from one side of my family. – Red replied.
And what it comes from your other side of your family?
I don´t know, I don´t have the pleasure of meet them.
It is a shame. Who doesn’t know is past it won´t being able to fulfill his true potential.
Red smiled.
Both took the offensive. The Huargen raises his claw on the running preparing it for an attack. Red uses his hands to simulate the jaws of a wolf. For a moment, the Huargen saw the image of a wolf attacking him. He was stunned for a second.
- Róga fúfú ken! – Red yelled.
Everything happened so fast, Red and the Huargen ended back to back in opposites sides of the battle zone. The two were standing there for a moment and then the Huargen collapses on the floor. The disciples applauded.
- Not bad, not bad. – That was the voice of the Master; one of the many Masters that work in the Inter-Dimensional Police. - You have not lost condition, in fact you've improved, but you're still a bit presumptuous.
He jumped from his seat of honor to the battle zone.
The master was wearing an oriental black robe with a golden dragon embroidered on it. A bamboo hat was covering his face. A long Chinese ponytail was coming from the back of his head.
He assumed his battle position by putting his right hand behind and the left hand in front.
- Let see how really strong you are.
All the disciples were surprised. Red could not hide his nervousness; he never could beat any of the Masters and now was in front of the strongest of all.
- Shall we? – The Master said.
Red took his battle position. They remain still for a moment.
- BEGIN! – The Master shouted.
Red attacks first. Instinctively he threw a punch with all his might. The Master blocked it with the palm of his hand. The impact was so strong that it created an expansive wave that threw various disciples into the walls. Red Then throws him a kick but the Master blocks it with his leg. It has the same effect.
Red steps back, focuses his energy and throws a flurry of blows.
- Tenshin Amaguri Ken! – He shouted.
The Master didn´t avoid or block any strike, he received each blow without flinching. With each impact a thundering sound was heard.
Do you really thing you can defeat me with my own technique? – The Master said as he received the blows.
Using only the power of his Ki, he pushed Red away and immediately throws a flurry of blows.
Tenshin Amaguri Ken! – The Master shouted.
Red couldn´t avoid him. The Master was faster than him so he was receiving al the blows. Helpless, he could only see how the punches of the Master were hitting him in all his body. Each punch was stronger than the last one. The damage was so high that his body was about to collapse. And when the Master was about to give the final blow when suddenly for Red all turned gray. The blow that was destined to his face stopped at a few inches.
Instinctively, he steps aside; all the color came back but a second blow strike him in the face breaking his glasses and throws him away. He was bleeding from his nose.
The Master did it! – A disciple said.
Is not a surprise. – Another replied.
You are strong. – The Master said. – But you still have a lot to learn. That´s all for today everyone! You may leave.
All the disciples got up and began to withdraw from the Dojo. Two disciples approached Red to help him but he refuses.
I’m fine. - He said.
He stood up for himself, wiped the blood with his left hand, he raised his right hand in front of him and a pair of new glasses materialized in it. He puts them.
The two disciples where amazed to the fact that he can still move after having received so much damage.
In the lockers rooms, after taking a shower, he changed his clothes for a Battle Armor, better known as Saiyan Armor. A Toad in the locker next to his talked to him.
He then took out a small bag stored in a saddlebag that was in his locker. From it he draws a small seed and eats it.
A sudden rush of adrenaline ran through his body. His wounds healed, his muscles grew a little more and his spirit launched a burst of invisible energy that shook the whole room. The Toad lost his balance and fell to the floor.
- WOW! – He exclaimed. – That was a Senzu Bean! Those things are very rare nowadays! … Wait a minute… You were presumptuous on purpose, doesn’t it?
Red made a little smirk.
When he was about to close his locker he paused to admire his memories. There were various pictures inside his locker; He appeared in a one having a beer with Homer Simpson and his friends at Moe's, in another, was having a training session with Master Yoda at the Jedi Temple, a porter of the Z-Warriors was stuck on the inside of the door of the locker; an Elite Attack Force created as a tribute to the original Z-Warriors; for years Red has dreamed of entering that select group.
He admired one last photograph, a group photograph of him with the Teen Titans. Everyone looked happy; Beast Boy and Cyborg were in the back, Cyborg was making the victory sing while Beast Boy was putting him horns. Robin and Starfire were sitting together holding hands. Red was next to Raven wearing a Red Mage uniform, he was putting his arm around the neck of Raven, she was smiling and blushing; one of the few times that someone have ever seen her smiling.
- “Oh Raven” – He thought. – “I miss you so much, I will never find someone like you. I still remember when I met you. I was taking a walk on the streets of Jump City wearing my old Red Mage uniform when, around a corner, I stumbled you. You were reading a book while you walked so you did not see where you were going. I accidentally pull you down.”
“ – Ouch…”
“- Oh! Sorry. Are you ok? Uh…?
“I remained captivated by your purple hair, your pale skin gave you a touch of exoticism and your serious look hid a deep
sadness which touched me.”
“ – You… you are cute. – I said.”
“ Yeah, wherever. – You answered.”
“I helped you get up and picked up the book that you were reading”
“- “Ancient Spell Casting” Do you like magic? Are you a sorceress?”
“-Something like that.”
“You took your book and you continued your way”
“- Wait! – I followed you. – What is your name? Would you like a cup of coffee?”
“- I´m Raven and I prefer the tea.”
He closes his locker.
The speakers sounded with a female voice.
“General Red, please come to the Alpha Control Room”
Duty calls. – He said.
The Alpha Control Room? – The Toad said. – That Control Room has not been used in years!
Who are we to question the orders of the Princess? See ya later. – He leaves the room quickly.
Until the next training session a guess….
He ran through a long and wide corridor. He passed many double metal doors. Each door leads to a different Control Room
and each Control Room monitors a different Dimension.
Half way he met with some old acquaintances. Neeble, Geeble, Sleeble and Mannix, the Worm Guys. They were holding cans of coffee with ribbons on them.
Yo Red! – Neeble said.
What´s up man! – Geeble greeted.
Hey Listen! – Sleeble exclaimed. - The old Frank is having a party in the inner Courtyard.
You wanna come? – Mannix asked.
Sorry guys. – Red replied. – The Princess has summoned me, maybe she´s gonna assign me a new mission. – He continued his way.
Oh man, does he no longer do anything but train or do missions? - Neeble asked.
And he used to like parties a lot. – Geeble Said.
It seems that he´s no longer interested in having friends. – Sleeble said.
Mannix nodded.
***
Alpha Control Room, previously known as Bowser´s Throne Room
The Princess was sitting on the throne of his father. Juggernaut was standing next to her with his arms crossed. Kamek Jr. was sitting on a terminal preparing the systems to open a portal.
Your Majesty, are you sure you want to use Red for this mission? – Kamek asked.
He´s the best in Inter-Dimensional exploration, his leadership is unmatched and his uncanny ability to get along with almost any race is legendary.
That was before. His latest psychological examination revealed a severe depression that hides dedicating to train all the time. No longer hangs out with anyone and… - He began to whisper. – “I heard that he keeps a couple of sex slaves on his ship”
Do you know that concubines are perfectly legal unless they being hold against their will, don´t you?
Yes but…
Besides he lost someone very special to him, how would you feel about that?
Kamek was speechless. The door opens and Red enters the room.
Do you call me, Great Commander? – He does the military salute.
Oh Red. I´m glad you are here. You have been selected for a special mission. Kamek, give him the details.
Ejem, some years ago we pick up a strange signal from an unidentified Dimension, we were unable to locate its location at that time because on overload in the sensors. An hour ago we detect the signal again. The sensors were overloaded again but this time we managed to locate the signal.
I don´t see any problem. - Red said. – Just give me the information and I will make the initial exploration.
That´s the problem. – The Princess said. – We don´t have any information.
What? Why?
The Great Control Room was destroyed during the overload. – Kamek said. – We won´t be able to install the Uniweb until is repaired.
By the Stars, is everyone ok?
Yes, they are ok. – The Princess replied. – They are recovering in the infirmary… or the workshop.
The only thing we know is that they are some kind of candy colored ponies living there. – Kamek said.
That don´t help me much. – Red said.
That´s why you are going to do it in the old fashion way. – The Princess replied.
The old fashion way?
Yes. - The Princess continued. – You are going to infiltrate, become one of them, learn about their culture, don´t use your
powers in public or you will cause panic, look for friends that you can trust and when they are ready for the truth, prepare them for help you. And more important, you have to identify the Main Characters by yourself and protect them at any cost!
Wow! – Red replied. – That´s how you do it before!
The good old days. – She said. – I know how you feel but if you wanna success in this mission you are gonna have to trust in the natives; One more thing. – The Princess stands up; she stood in front of Red and puts his index finger on his chest. - I know your weakness about cute girls especially the intellectual ones, so until the Uniweb is installed, DON´T TOUCH ANYONE! (If you know what I´m mean) You heard me! Any direct interference without the Uniweb installed can cause a disaster. So, until then, keep a low profile. Besides, you already have two concubines, with that you should have enough!
What! – Red blushes. - They are not my concubines! They just live with me. Besides, they have suffered enough, I will never touch them!
Wherever, you heard me!
The portal is ready! – Kamek said.
What portal? – Red asked.
Look at the Main Screen. – He said.
The view of a dark forest was shown on the screen.
What with that?
Go and check it.
Red approaches to the screen and touches it. Waves were formed by touching the screen, like in the water.
Wow! What is this?
I call it “The Fourth Wall Effect”. I create it by combining the technology for portals with the technology of an Inter-Dimensional visor; It´s pretty useful for undercover operations because the portal is visible from this side but not from the other side.
That´s cool. Should I leave now? – Red asked.
Yes, immediately. – The Princess said. – We don´t know if anything else has already entered to that world. They could be in danger. - She snaps her fingers.
Juggernaut approaches to Red, extended the hand showing a silver case and a hi-tech watch.
- Your capsular equipment and your new Techno-Watch. – The princess said.
He took them, puts on the watch and checks on the case.
It seems all right. – Red said.
The watch has all the standard features. – Kamek Said. - Intercom, Time Displacer, Time Traveler Device and Portable Portal. Plus some new features check the tutorial for that later, and don´t lose it, we need the signal of his transponder to locate your position.
Of course, only The Time Displacer will be operative until the Uniweb is installed. – The Princess added. So we won´t be able to communicate for now but a want you to make regular reports of your progress and save them in the computer of your ship. I want to read them later. We still can see you and heard you through the Inter-Dimensional Visor. So I´m watching you!
Uh... Ok.
And please try to not destroy it like the other ones! – Kamek exclaimed. – They are very hard to frabricate.
He was about to jump through the portal but...
By the way. What happened to your eye? – He asked.
Oh nothing, I have it right here. – The princess removed the eye patch. – I inspired more respect with the eye patch.
Maybe you should think about using a green standard uniform instead of the pink one.
Me in green? No way! Just go already!
Red jumped through the Portal in the screen.
I still think the he wasn´t the best choice. – Kamek said.
Maybe. – The Princess replied. - But for his own good, he must remember how to have friends, and I have a hunch that there he will find what he need.
***
Red pushes a button on his watch. A digital recorder is turned on.
He felt a rush of air behind him followed by a bad breath. He turns around only to see a hybrid beast with big fangs just in front of him.
- A Manticore! Just like in Dungeons & Dragons! But this one doesn´t look scary at all. It looks more like a big kitty. – He extends his left hand and tries to pet him. – Hello little kitty!
The Manticore bites his arm, for the Manticore´s misfortune that was like biting a bar of steel. He broke almost all his fangs. He step back and roars in pain.
- Ouch! Hey what’s wrong with you?! GTFO of here! You are a bad kitty!
The Manticore ran away, is when Red realizes that his Techno-Watch was crushed.
- Ooww shit! This can’t be good!
The watch threw sparks and a spring. He examines it but without the proper spare parts the watch was beyond repair.
- Kamek is going to kill… what the?!
He felt a sudden pain in the abdomen. The pain was so intense that he knelt down and wrapped himself with his arms. He felt a tingling in one hand. He examines hid hand. His fingers began to shrink and disappear, his palm became a hoof.
- What´s going on?! What´s happening to me?!
His skin started to get red; his facial features changed completely, his other limbs turned into hooves as. His Saiya-Jin tail shrank and became a black short ponytail and his Battle Armor disappeared and a red jacket took his place.
The transformation was so painful that hit the ground and began to lose consciousness, but not before seeing the silhouette of an equine creature with black and white stripes.
- What my eyes have seen? A pony in need!
***
The scent of some cooking wakes Red up.
“sniff, sniff” There are two options: A healer is preparing me a potion or a witch is preparing “me” for dinner.
Interesting way to talk to the one that saved your flank.
Red opens his eyes. He was lying on a bed and a Zebra with golden earrings and necklets was stood next to him holding a vase with a green potion. There were inside of a cottage decorated with masks, lots of flask and various ingredients and a bubbling cauldron in the middle.
Drink this. it will help you to recover energy. – She said with an African accent.
“gulp, gulp, gulp” aaaaahhhh
The potion actually worked.
Red gets out of bed, when he stood on fours legs he remembered the transformation. He examines his hooves, they were strangely comfortable. He checks on his face, his glasses were still there.
“I can get use to this.” – He thought. -So, what happened? – Red asked.
I was hope to you to tell me. I saw a Manticore running and then a found you snoring.
“He didn´t saw the transformation!” – He thought. – “Ecxellent, that way I don´t have to give any explanation” Oh, I´m sorry,
I didn´t introduce myself. My name is Red an I´m… an Explorer.
An Explorer?! – Zecora exclaimed. - Another mystery we have. Your Cutie Mark doesn´t seem to represent the special talent you have. – She pointed at Red´s flank.
The picture of an old fashion TV with a rabbit antenna was in his flank.
What the…! What is this thing?! – Red exclaimed.
You should you hit your head very hard if you don´t know what cutie marks are.
Uh? Yeah! Yeah! I know what a cutie mark is. I'm still somewhat shocked. Where I am anyway?
In the Everfree Forest you are where many dangers are.
Oh, if this really is a dangerous place you must be very brave to live in it all alone. – Red said with a seductive voice.
He came closer to her and Zecora began to walk back. Red´s brain began to talk to him.
-“What are you doing? She´s a stuffed animal! How did you dare to try to hit on her? Oh, wait a minute; you are a stuffed animal too. What the hell, go ahead.”
Uh... Mr. Red, I see that you are trying to hit on me, I´m flatter but…
I like brave girls, you know?
I… I… I know how to move in the forest – She blushes. – It… It´s no big deal, it´s just… - She reaches the wall. – Oh my…
She was cornered, his legs would not responded, her heart was beating out of control and her whole body trembled.
Is not like he was that handsome but Red has some kind of “animal attraction” that Zecora couldn’t resist.
They were looking into each other eyes, those red eyes with black pupils that looks like two bottomless holes, she felt like she´s being swallowed by them. He approaches slowly, his lips were about to touch. She could felt his strong respiration on her nose.
“Ti… this must be a dream” – She thought – “He has some charm and I have felt very lonely lately; By the Ancestors! I can´t even make any good rhyme!”
I want to thank you properly for helping me. – He said using a sexy voice.
…….. – She was speechless; she couldn’t resist any more so she closed her eyes, holds her breath and prepared her lips.
He also closed his eyes and JUST WHEN HE WAS ABOUT GIVE HER THE MOST EROTIC AND JUICY KISS IN THE WHOLE MOTHER FUCKING HISTORY OF EQUESTRIA, a shiver ran down his back, he could almost feel the inquisitive eyes of the Princess Koopa and heard her voice in his head.
-“DON´T TOUCH ANYONE!”
He walked back and tried to stand up on his hind legs but not being used to his new body, he fell on his back.
He immediately gets up and runs to the door.
She tried to catch him but by the time she reached the door he had already disappeared in the darkness of the forest.
Zecora bowed his head and sighed. She went back inside his cottage. She wasn´t sure if she should fell relieved or disappointed.
***
Meanwhile at Fluttershy´s Cottage, just outside of town.
Fluttershy returned from doing some shopping in town. Not groceries but some medical supplies. She happily hummed a song as he crossed the little bridge leading to her home.
- “My Little Pony, My Little Pony…”
She opens the door of his house.
It was the Manticore. He had a swollen cheek and a handkerchief that held her jaw.
- Now, open your mouth so that I can apply it to you.
The Manticore opens his big mouth. It was so big that he could swallow Fluttershy in one gulp. She took out a brown bottle from her saddlebag. Uses his mouth to take the applicator and apply the substance on the broken teeth of the beast that began to feel relieved and smiled without closing the mouth.
It was a shocking scene! Half of the body of Fluttershy was inside the mouth of the beast. Angel the Bunny couldn’t believe what he was seen. With his own mouth wide open, he fell on his back and fainted. And she supposed to be the shy one.
- Ok, Colgate. – Fluttershy said with an echo. – I applied the local anesthetic. Now what is next?
There is was no answer.
She came out of the mouth of the Manticore and looked around. There was no pony else there. She walked to the door and looked outside.
- Colgate! Are you there? – Fluttershy asked.
A mare Unicorn with a light blue coat and withe and blue mane appeared from behind a tree across the bridge.
Are you sure is safe, Fluttershy? – She asked with a worried look.
Of course, he won´t hurt you. – She replied. – He needs your help.
O…ok, I’m coming. - She said nervously.
She walked slowly to the house. She was carrying a saddlebag with the picture of a tooth on it.
Colgate is the local Dentist, the fact the she has an Hourglass as a cutie mark is still a mystery.
Once inside, Colgate couldn´t hide her nervousness. She was never before in front of a Manticore. Only the Mane Six have encountered such a beast, in fact only the Mane Six were crazy enough to enter the Everfree Forest at their own will and the first ponies to come out of that place alive.
Colgate couldn´t move, she was paralyzed with fear, so Fluttershy had to push her using his head.
Come on, come on. - Fluttershy said – He won´t hurt you.
Now she was face to face with the Manticore. He was still in pain but not like before thanks to the painkiller.
Now my friend. – Fluttershy continued. - Open your mouth again so that the Dentist can check you.
The Manticore opens his mouth. When he saw the beast opening its jaws in front of her made her lie down and cover her head. She even pronounced a “squek” Now she knows how Fluttershy fell the major of the time.
How he looks, Colgate? – Fluttershy asked.
She doesn´t wanted to look bus she has to. Se slowly removes her hooves from her face. Se only needed a quick look to forget completely about her fear. She even puts her head inside the mouth of the beast.
Wow! He really has a lot of damage here. – She said with an echo. – Almost all his fangs are broken. What happened?
He said that he found a weir looking prey in the Forest and he tried to eat it. – Fluttershy replied. - But it was harder than he thought.
Interesting. What kind of creature could have been?
I don´t know. The Everfree Forest still holds many mysteries.
Well, better I start now. There is a lot of work to do.
Colgate used his magic to open his saddleback and pulled out some medical masks and caps, it puts them on and puts ones on Fluttershy as well. Then she took out an Ipod and gives it to Fluttershy.
She walked toward one side of the room where she had an old record player. An Ipod station was on it. She puts the Ipod there and turns it on. A classical melody was coming from it.
Oh! The Minuette! – Fluttershy exclaimed.
Yeah! I love that song, it help me to concentrate. – Colgate said as she holds a hook shaped instrument with her magic. – Ok, let start with some general cleaning. You prepare the amalgam as I taught you.
***
- Damn it! That was embarrassing – Red said. - I'm sure that the Princess Koopa saw it all!
Red ran, well, galloped for long without knowing in which direction he was going until he reached a clearing where there was a ravine and an old hanging bridge. It was foggy but he did manage to see some ruins on the other side.
With a small impulse he made a great jump and reached the other side. He walked to the ruins and from the distance he began to examine the structure.
- It seems medieval and with those horse heads decorating the columns reminds me of Meduseld, the castle of the king of Rohan in Edoras. Mmmmm, those are Unicorn heads not horse heads.
He entered the ruins and began to explore them. There was not much left, just crumbled walls and broken furniture. He keeps exploring until he reached the final room; the very same room where the Elements of Harmony used to be. But the only thing is left is an empty pedestal.
He took out the silver case from his pocket but he drops it because he doesn't know how to use his hooves.
- Oh crap, how does Zecora did it? Meh, I just will use my Ki to grab it.
He doesn´t even have to concentrate. The silver case was already floating in the air because an invisible force. The case opens in front of him. A fine collection of Hoi Poi Capsules also known as DynoCaps was displayed there. With his Ki, he took a large one labeled with the number 7, clicks on the button and throws it on the middle of the room.
A large Space Ship with the shape of a sphere emerges from the capsule with a big PUFF. It was black and with a large sing that says Capsule Corp. 7. It looked pretty old. In fact these ships were considered a relic. But it had a modified engine of last generation that makes it faster than the Millennium Falcon.
The door opens automatically forming a stair. Red enters immediately. The ship looks bigger from the inside. Besides of the Gravity Control Device and the ladder that leads to the inferior level, there are 3 more doors that despite to be on the hull of the ship, they actually leads to more rooms.
- Bunny! Kitty! I´m home! – Red shouted.
One of the doors opens and a little pink bunny and a little white kitty with short hair came out of that room. They don´t needed any explanation; they recognize their master and ran at his hooves and cuddle him.
- HeHe, I´m glad to see you too. Listen, I´m on a new mission. I hide the ship on a place that the local natives consider dangerous so nobody will come. I will return when I do a preliminary exploration and when I’m back I will take you for a walk. So stay indoors and don´t open to anybody, ok?
Both nodded.
He came out of the ship and the door closes automatically.
- Ok, let see. I sense a large group of presences in that direction. It must be a town. I'd better get out of the forest on foot, hehe, on hoof, for not to scare anyone.
***
I can´t believe I actually did it! – Colgate exclaimed. - I made a complete dental reconstruction to a Manticore! I´m going to be famous! ….. As a second thought I don´t think that anypony will be pleased with me for returning to a Manticore the ability to eat ponies.
He really looks happy. – Fluttershy said.
The Manticore was admiring his reflection on the creek at Fluttershy´s Cottage happily smiling with his new teeth. He suddenly turns around a runs directly at Colgate.
No! Wait! Wait! Wait!
She couldn’t move. She remembered the fear. The Manticore grabs her with his pawns and began to lick her in the head.
Help! He´s tasting me! He´s tasting me! – She shouted.
Fluttershy giggles.
No you silly pony! He´s tanking you!
Uh… A… are y… you s… sure? – She made nervous laugh.
Fluttershy nodded as she smiled. When sudden she notices a red pony coming out of the forest.
Uh? Wh… who is he? - She asked showing her usual shyness with strangers.
The Manticore sensed this and he considered him as a threat to her. He drops Colgate onto the ground and stood in front of the strange, growling.
Good morning ladies, can you… Oh it is you! – He exclaimed.
He was about to roar to him but he recognizes his smell. Scared, turns around and ran to stand behind Fluttershy and covers his head with fear.
You! – Fluttershy exclaimed with anger. (She still looks cute anyway) – You were the one who hurt my friend, isn´t it mister?
Wait, what? I don´t…
Don't try to deny it mister! – She said as she walked towards him. – He already identified to you! So it is better to confess!
He had Fluttershy stood in front of him, she force him to bend back.
But… -
Confess!
She used “The Stare” on him. They maintained that position for several seconds. Nothing happened until he broke the silence.
What are you doing? – He asked.
I´m… using The Stare.
I... see that but, for what?
To… make you… confess… uh?
She began to lose confidence; she realized that it was not working.
- Well, I confess you have beautiful eyes.
-Uh? W…what? – Fluttershy blushes.
Now Red took the offensive, he walked towards her forcing her to walk back.
- Your long pink mane combines with your yellow coat. The way you keep your wings down because of the shyness is cute and your cutie mark is adorable.
The face of Fluttershy was all red because of the blushing. No pony has ever talked to her like that, Most of the time she was ignored or treated as doormat. She was paralyzed, his legs no longer respond, almost cried.
He extends one leg and strokes her hair with his hoof.
You have a soft mane, what is your name, cute thing? – He asked.
Flu… Fluttershy. – She said with shyness.
Mmm?
Fluttershy. – She was almost inaudible.
Ah! Fluttershy! – He exclaimed. – A cute name. My name is Red. It is a pleasure to meet you Fluttershy. – He said with a seductive voice.
He extends his other leg and grabs her head with both hooves.
- Have you ever kissed someone you barely know? – He asked smiling.
She didn´t answered. She was helpless, It seemed that there was nothing that could prevent what was about to happen.
Colgate and the Manticore were seeing all. The Manticore was confused; he hardly could understand what was happening.
Next to him, Colgate could not believe what she was seeing. It was as if she was watching a romantic soap opera, but it was actually happening! She tried to cover his face because it was very embarrassing for her. But she couldn’t unseen.
Just when Red was about to kiss her, he heard the sound of a door closing. He looked around but the only possible source of the sound was the door of Fluttershy´s Cottage. He turns back to Fluttershy but he was surprised to see that he was holding was a cloud of smoke in the shape of Fluttershy that immediately dissipates into the air. He shakes his head and realize what was about to do.
- Idiot! Idiot! – He said to himself as he hit on his head with his hooves. – What´s wrong with you, are you gonna try to hit on every girl you see?
He remembered that there was another girl there.
- Hello there toothpaste hair. How you doing?
Colgate got spooked and jumps behind the Manticore. (Ironic isn´t?)
- Damn it! Focus, just focus, you have a job to do.
He crossed the bridge at full speed and took the road to Ponyville. The Manticore was just sat there in silence until he finally said:
- What the hey just happened?
***
Red galloped ran down the road, he couldn´t stop thinking about what happened.
-“What the hell is happening? I always was a ladies man, well, a mares pony but, it’s like my libido is out of control for some reason. Calm down, just stick on the mission, once you concentrate on it you won´t think on anything else.
He kept running until he reached the limits of Ponyville.
- Finally. - He said. – With others males around I can control myself a little bit more… what the hell!
He stops just at Poniville´s Town Center. He looked around and he couldn´t believe the irony.
Lyra and Bon-Bon siting on a bench; Carrot Top selling carrots at her post; Junebug passing by with two baskets full of flowers; Daisy, Lilly and Rose attending their Flower Shop; Derpy delivering the mail; Marigold taking care of her garden patch; Aloe and Lotus entering into the Pony Spa; Berry Punch passing by, holding a brown paper bag on her back, the cork of a bottle of wine sticking out of the bag.
- You gotta be fucking kidding me! Is this some kind of cruel joke?
In that precise moment the bell of the Town Hall rang an everypony began to gather in front of it; just where Red was stood. He could not react in time, for when he realized he was already surrounded by MARES, MARES EVERYWHERE.
- “I´m not sure if this is a dream or a Nightmare” – He thought and began to hyperventilate.
The Mayor Mare came out of the Town Hall and stands behind the podium.
- Good morning everypony! – She said on the microphone. - I have some important announcements to make.
Red was about to snap, you can tell by the look on his face. (Lesson Zero)
- First of all, - The Mayor continued. – The Flower Festival is temporary cancelled due some technical difficulties.
Everypony: - Aaaaaaawwwwwnn!
Red: - AAARRRRRGGGGGGHHH! I can´t take it anymore! This can´t be true! This is a Nightmare!
He made his way through the ponies and fled the place.
Everyone was surprised by the reaction of the unknown pony.
- Well, - The Mayor said. – Looks like some pony really liked the flowers.
Everypony laughed.
***
- Calm down! – Red said – You just need something to distract you.
He perceives a delicious aroma and stops right in front of the Sugar Cube Corner.
- Oh! Good! A bakery! I could use a snack.
Without thinking, he went to the bakery in a hurry. Mr. Cake was attending the place at that moment.
-“Oh thanks Kami-Zama! A male!” – He thought.
Welcome to the Sugar Cube Corner! – Mr. Cake greeted him. – May I help you?
Quick! I want two dozen cupcakes, a dozen muffins, three boxes of assorted donuts and a chocolate cake!
Mr. Cake took note.
A female voice was heard from the basement.
Honey! Could you help me with something down here?
I´m coming Pumpkin! – He replied. - If you excuse sir, my employee will attend you in a moment. Pinkie Pie! Come here and attend this customer for me!
I´m coming Mr. Cake! – A childish voice replied from upstairs.
“Well, if she is too young for me, there will be no problem.” – Red Thougth.
Mr. Cake went downstairs and hoof steps could be heard coming forms upstairs and just when somepony should be seen come down the stairs. Pinkie Pie pops out from behind the counter.
Hello! – Pinkie she greeted with a smile and lovely childish voice.
YIKES! – Red exclaimed. – You scared me! Hey, how do you…? I don´t even…. Wow! You are fast!
AAAAAAAAAAAA! – Pinkie Pie suddenly screamed.
What!? What happened!? – Red asked surprised.
A NEW PONY!
Where!?
You silly pony! You are the new pony! I know you are a new pony because I know everypony in town but I don´t know you.
Do you know what it means?
What? What it means?
It´s means that is time for a PARTY!
Party?
Yes! I always throw a welcome party for all the new ponies! We already are in the Sugar Cube Corner so we can have the party here. I just have to call all my friends and… Oh! – Pinkie took the order from the counter. – I see that you were already planning a party.
Oh, no, no, no, all that is for me.
Ah! Do you like to eat a lot of desserts? I like to eat a lot of desserts too.
Well, I felt a little nervous since I came to town and the food calms me down.
Yeah, nothing like a mountain of cupcakes to feel like in heaven. – She smiled as she fantasized. – Aaaaaaaaaaah. – Oh! I almost forgot!
What thing? – Red asked.
Your welcome hug!
No! Wait! I don´t think is a good I…
He tried to stop her but she already jumped from behind the counter and gave him a hug.
He could not do anything but hug her too. With a hoof rubbed her back and the other rubbed her mane.
She stops hugging him but he doesn´t.
I already release you. What you don´t?
Your hair smell like cotton candy.
Y… yeah, I have been using a n… new shampoo that I made myself. – She began to feel awkward
He lick her mane, she immediately blushes and fells a shiver down her spine. She moaned.
-“ ooooooo”
- It even tastes like cotton candy. I wonder if your kisses are sweet too.
They were now face to face, he kept hugging her.
At… at least you could tell me your n… name? – Pinkie asked nervously.
I’m Red.
I k… know you are red you silly.
I´m mean, my name is Red.
Oh!
He closes his eyes and prepares his lips. She tried to withdraw but he held her tightly. In her desperation she stuck her hoof in his mane looking for something and PUM! She stuck a cupcake in his mouth. (Emergency cupcake)
“Nom, nom. Gulp!” – He swallowed the cupcake, released Pinkie and withdrew– I´m sorry! I´m sorry! I don´t wanted to… I… I have a problem and…
It´s ok, It´s is ok, - Pinkie replied. – I understand, I have a problem too, I’m addicted to parties. So, you always try to hit on every filly you see?
Uh? Yeah, I was always been able to control myself but since I got here, do not know why, but first was the Zebra in the forest, then a kind Pegasus just outside the forest…
Wait a minute! – Pinkie exclaimed. – Do you tried to hit on Fluttershy? – She doesn’t look pleased.
Oh! Do you know her?
Of course I know her! She is one of my best friends! You don´t hurt her isn´t?
No! I will never hurt someone with…
Don´t you mean somepony?
Yeah, hehe, somepony with beautiful eyes, - He blushes at the memory. – Adorable cutie mark, a yellow coat that combines
with her…
… long soft pink mane. - Pinkie blushes as she fantasized.
What? – Red exclaimed.
Eh, uh, ah. So… - Pinkie jumped behind the counter and took the order. – Your order was two dozen cupcakes, a dozen
muffins, three boxes of assorted donuts and a chocolate cake, right away sir. – She tried to avoid the subject.
He raised an eyebrow and put a big smile. Pinkie went to the back store, brings a big box and puts it on the counter.
Here you are sir, there will be 42 bits.
Do you like her, isn´t? – He said mockingly.
I don´t know what are you talking about. – (Bad poker face)
Do you know what will be exciting?
Uh… what?
A mountain of cupcakes with Fluttershy sitting on the top in a very sexy pose wearing socks that match her colors!
Pinkie Pie draws a picture of that in her mind. Her blood rushed to his head, she began to sweat a lot. Her face became all red and she started to bleed a little from her nose.
Make it stop! Make it stop! I admit it! – Pinkie exclaimed covered in tears. – I like her! I like a lot! – She grabs him from the shoulders. – Please! Don´t tell anypony! I don´t want that anypony knows that I´m a fillyfooler! Is too embarrassing!
“Filly foaler, it must be their word for lesbian” – Red thought. – All right, I won´t say anything, I promise.
Really?
“Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye.” – He said.
No, no, you are doing it wrong is "Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye."
Ok, "Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye."
Many thanks. - She was relieved
But, have you told her? – Red asked.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! I do not know how she would react; and if she hates me?
She will never hate you. I can say that for sure.
Yeah, I know, she´s like that but, if she reject me, I don´t know I could handle it. I would be devastated. - She bowed her head sadly.
Don´t worry. – Red uses his hoof to raise her head. – Everything is going to be fine. So, do you accept Gold Coins or Rupees?
What´s a Rupee? - She asked as she wiped a tear.
He took out from hone of the pockets of his jacket a wallet with the shape of a small bag decorated with a green Rupee and puts it on the counter. He opens it; it was full of small precious stones of various colors. Its brightness seemed almost magical.
- Wow! – Pinkie exclaimed. – I had never seen such beautiful gemstones before, they all have the same shape but different color and shine more. They look like candy assortments!
She doesn´t look sad anymore.
Take them all, I have many more. I’m pretty that your local jeweler will exchange them for a small fortune.
Are you nuts? I have a couple of friends that really like these things.
That will not get you in trouble with your boss?
Nah, I can pay all this with my own money.
Ok, thanks. – He took the box and puts it on his back. – I better get back home, has been a strange day for me.
Where you live? Did you get a place near here?
No, I´m an explorer. I have a base camp in the Everfree Forest.
The Everfree Forest! Aren't you afraid of that place?
Nah, it is a nice place and the vermin are fun. See you around. – He left.
***
Red started the long way home. Night fell so many businesses began to close. Along the way he was eating the cupcakes.
He passed by Fluttershy´s Cottage, she looked out through a window admiring the stars. He greeted her but she got scared to see it closed the window and turned off the lights.
- She´s cute as hell. – He said. - No wonder why Pinkie Pie is in love with her.
He entered the forest with ease. The gloomy atmosphere of the forest did not bother him. By the time he arrived at the ravine, only the Chocolate Cake was left. He eats it with one gulp. He almost spits it when he realized the bridge was there again. In fact someone had placed a new bridge; built pretty well.
- Funny, I wonder who did it.
He crossed the bridge and entered the ruins. When he reached the big hall of the pedestal, he was surprised to see the door of his ship open.
He entered quickly, the lights were off.
- Kitty! Bunny! What´s going on?
The lights came on suddenly.
The place was full of ponies, there were festive decorations everywhere and there was a big sing of “Welcome Red” hanging on the wall.
What the hell! What is this?! “Indeed, what the hell!” – Red began to wonder. – “I was so absorbed in my own thoughts that I did not feel the prescence of so many ponies”
It´s your “Welcome Party” you silly! – Pinkie appeared in front of him. – I bring all my friends so we can celebrate together, well almost everpony, Fluttershy said that she was too tired to come because she an Colgate were taking care of a
Manticore all day and Twilight hasn´t come yet.
I… I don´t understand! How do you find my shi… I mean my “Base Camp”
That was easy. – Pinkie said. - First, I remembered you said you were an explorer and you were living in the Everfree Forest, then I add two, two and two, that doesn´t gives anything because I don´t know anything about exploration. So I asked my friend Twilight, who is very smart, if you were an explorer, where will be a good place to establish a base camp? She said it was madness, I said no, it was for a friend. Then she said that if she has to choose she would choose the Ancient Castle because is almost in the very center of the forest and is far enough of the most dangerous parts of the forest.
So, if all of you are afraid of the forest. How do you get here? – Red asked.
Well, some of my best friends and I were here before but in order to move a lot of ponies with safety were required a guide so, Zecora guides us! – Pinkie pointed at her.
Zecora was standing in the crowd of ponies. When Pinkie pointed at her and Red turns to see her, she blushes and tried to hide herself.
You better talk to her. – Pinkie whisper to Red. – She´s really affected, I haven’t heard her. She has not made a rhyme all
day.
You are right, I’ll do it.
He approaches to Zecora, the ponies that were with her were stepped aside. The party had already begun by then.
Uh, hi Zecora, are you ok?
Y… yes I´m fine. - She avoided eye contact.
I´m sorry about what happened. - Red said.
It… It´s ok, Pinkie Pie told me about your problem. I… I do not hold any resentment.
Yes dear. - A withe mare Unicorn with purple mane said. – Don´t worry we will help you to control yourself; I´m Rarity.
Yeah sugarcube. – An orange mare Earth Pony with blond mane and a cowboy hat said. - We’ll watch your back; Applejack is my name.
Oh man, your house is so cool! – A blue sky mare Pegasus with rainbow colored mane exclaimed; she was hovering in the air. – Its looks like a real space ship! What´s that thing in the middle of the room? Your Stereo? You really like the sci-fi! And that giant TV screen you have is awesome! I can´t wait to hang out with you some more. My name is Rainbow Dash by the way.
Well, well, what we have here? – Red said.
Uh, girls. – Pinkie said. – I don´t think that is good idea to get too close to him.
Red approaches to Rarity.
Those beautiful big eyes with long sexy eyelashes. - He said with a seductive voice. - And with that fabulous purple mane you could easily be a model but your eyes have a certain wisdom which means that you must be a fashion designer.
She blushed while receiving much flattery then he moved closer and whispered in her ear.
Rarity couldn´t resist it anymore. She puts his right foreleg on his fore head and fainted, but first she drags a fancy coach with her magic so she could fell on it.
He then approaches to Applejack.
And you my little cowgirl, your freckles are adorable; your golden hair seems to be made of gold. Your legs seem so strong, like if you've worked on a farm all your life and by the aroma I perceive must be an apple orchard; and you must be very good with the lasso as well.
Oh, Wow! – Applejack blushes. – You really know how to flatter a cowgirl.
Now me! Now me! –Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
Oh my, you are eager isn't? Well, you look very athletic, the fact that you have been hovering all the time mean that you like to fly a lot. Your rainbow colored mane gives you some coolness, awesomeness and radicalness that I can´t resist.
Aren't those the same thing? – Applejack asked to Rarity but she couldn’t respond.
Besides… - Red said as he pointed at Rainbow Dash with his hoof.
Rainbow Dash felt an invisible force that grabbed her and dragged her to the ground. She was mesmerized by the words of
Red so she put up no resistance.
- … you have a tomboyish style that makes me feel a little “naughty” You must be a Flying Acrobat, isn´t?
Both were looking into each other eyes, there was an awkward silence for a moment until finally Rainbow Dash break it.
Close enough! – She exclaimed. - I work in the Weather Control Team, but I´m training hard so one day I may enter to The Wonderbolts. Wow! You are very good at reading ponies. Are you a Psychologist?
Nope, I´m an explorer. – Red answered.
Hey! What do you mean I´m tomboyish?! – Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
Uh, Dashi. Don´t you understand what´s going on? – Pinkie asked her.
He´s trying to hit on us! – Applejack exclaimed.
Wait… what?! I… I don´t even…. Aaaargh! – Rainbow Dash blushes and covered his face in shame.
It is not like I´m complaining about it. – Rarity said.
Rarity! – Applejack exclaimed.
What!? All ladies like to receive a compliment from time to time.
Hey friend! – Somepony puts a hoof on the shoulder of Red. – The fact that there are girls here to give away doesn´t mean
that you can hoard them all.
Red turn around and three Earth Ponies, two of them wearing bowling shirts, were before him.
The one who talked to him has a light brown coat, brown mane with a short haircut, a short beard and he was wearing yellow shades and has a sturdy complexion. His bowling shirt was green.
The second one was skinny with a light yellow coat with a dark grey mane; long face and an orange bowling shirt.
The third one was wearing a hooded sweater; it has brown coat, yellow mane with some light yellow; a small moustache and a goat´s beard.
Pinkie appeared from… somewhere.
Let me introduce you to some of my oldest friends. – She said. – He´s Walter Coltchak.
What’s up my friend? – He greeted
He´s Theodore Donald Kerabatsos.
You can call me Donny.
And he´s Jeff Letrotski.
I prefer to be called “The Dude”
Pinkie disappeared.
Nice to meet you guys, sorry about…
Don´t worry, we know you have a problem. - The Dude said.
That´s why Pinkie Pie asked to all the Stallions on town to keep an eye on you. – Donny said.
So behave yourself! – Walter exclaimed. – Or you will be entering in a world of pain!
“Interesting” – Red thought. – “I´m pretty sure I have heard that quote before. In fact these guys seem oddly familiar. It´s
funny, if only they knew that I can easily treat them as my bitches, but if they can help me to focus in my mission they may be useful” Thank you guys, I appreciate it your help. By the way, where have you been? I saw no stallion in the town this afternoon.
Well, most of the town is a little bit "girly" for our taste so most of the few stallions who live here spend most time in chatting in the stables, having a drink in the bar or playing in the bowling. Hey! – The Dude exclaimed. – Do you play bowling? In two months from now will start the League Tournament in Los Alicorns, we come to Ponyville to practice because its Bowling is less crowded here. Do you wanna practice with us?
Well, I haven´t played in years. – Red answered. – But I think with a little practice I'll be shaped again.
Excellent. - Walter said. – We gather every Thursday night for practicing. That way we can keep an eye on you.
Just get to the Town Center. – Donny said. – You will see the bowling from there.
Great, I´ll be there. – Red said. – Hey, I just remember, where are Kitty and Bunny?
Do you mean your pets? – The Dude asked. – They are on the table of the punch dancing with that baby dragon Spike. – He pointed at that place.
The song “Every day I'm Shuffling” was playing and Spike has a lamp screen on his head. He must have brought it with him because Red has nothing of that in his ship.
Kitty! Bunny! – Red exclaimed with anger. – What´s the meaning of this! I told you not to open to anybo… I mean anypony!
The music stops, Spike also stops dancing. Kitty and Bunny puts a sad look.
Ooowww, I just can´t get mad at you two! Come here you little fur balls!
Red hugged the pets with his fore legs. Then everypony made a big “Daaaaawwwwn”
- Hey DJ! – Spike exclaimed. – Hit on it!
The music played again and the party continued.
Red was drinking some punch while he was looking around. He notices some peculiarities among the ponies.
Pinkie approaches him.
Do you like the party? – She asked.
I should admit it was a nice surprise. – He replied. – Has been a long time since I was in a party.
Why?
It´s because my job, I travel a lot and I always leave behind many good friends.
That’s awful! – Pinkie exclaimed.
So I decided not to make more friends but ...
You can´t do that! – Pinkie exclaimed. – No pony is an island, everypony need to have friends.
I know, I thought I could, but it is hard to deny the friendship of such wonderful ponies; they are really enjoying it.
Yeah! That’s why I like the parties so much! Because I like to pass time with all my friends!
They like it more that you could possibly believe. For example, look those two young mares over there.
Red pointed at an aquamarine colored Unicorn and a cream colored Earth pony. They were chatting.
Lyra and Bon-Bon? - Pinkie asked. – They are very good friends, they even live together and… oooh! - She finally realized it. – Are you sure that… ?
Just look how Lyra touches Bon-Bon´s shoulder from time to time while talking; look how Bon-Bon half closes his eyes while listening carefully to what Lyra says.
Holi Moli! – Pinked exclaimed. - How I didn´t noticed before?
They are not the only ones; look with which confidence Rainbow Dash leans on the back of Applejack while they are chatting. Tell me, they always are competing with each other?
Yeah, they always… - She began to connect dots in her head – Aaaaaah! Applejack and Rainbow Dash! I didn´t see that coming! That´s explain why they disappeared after the Fall Weather Race, no pony saw them again until the next day.
I don´t think they have gone that far yet. (If you know what I mean) Despite appearances, I can say that they have not reached that degree of "intimacy" yet. They probably just took a walk together, trying to work things out, to gather the courage to say what they feel for each other. Even if one believes that the other doesn´t feels the same way. As you can see Pinkie Pie, there is nothing to be ashamed of.
Pinkie Pie blushes as she scratches her head.
From the other said of the room, The Dude expressed his concern about Red being too close to Pinkie Pie.
They have been together all night. – The Dude said. - Do not you think we should separate them?
Why? – Donny asked.
Shut up Donny! –Walter exclaimed. - Don´t worry Dude. I have not stopped watching them, they are only talking, and He has not tried to do anything weird, yet.
Wow, you are very good at this. – Pinkie said. – Are you sure you aren’t some kind Psychologist?
I have traveled a lot and learned a lot, - Red replied. - I have much experience in various areas including matters of the heart. Right there we have a recurring case.
Red pointed at Rarity, she was chatting with Spike.
Who? Spike? Duh! – Pinkie exclaimed. - Everypony knows that he has a crush on Rarity.
Not Spike, Rarity. – Red said.
Rarity? You don´t think she…?
Obviously he´s still too young for her. Tell me, does she recently had a disappointment in love?
In matter of fact, yes she had. She always had a crush on Prince Blueblood, she finally meets him in person last year during the Galloping Gala, but he turned out to be a complete douchebag! Now that I think about it, she has been very kind to him since then.
Some women…
Uh?
I mean, some mares end up falling in love with the wrong stallion. I have seen lots of mares making the same mistake again and again ignoring the one who really loved them, but in the end, they always end up together. Some this I even help them with that. Rarity only needed to make that mistake once to realize that.
But, as you said Spike is too young for her.
If her love is true she will be patient, Spike won´t be a baby dragon forever.
FOREVER! – Pinkie shouted.
The party stops.
- Sorry, - Pinkie smiled and blushes. – Force of habit.
The party continues.
Sooo, where is Twilight? – Red Asked. - She's the only one I haven't met.
You are right. Hey Spike! – Pinkie shouted. - What´s up with Twilight? Why she hasn’t come yet?
I´m not sure! – Spike replied. – She said that she had some pending work in the Treebary, she should be here any minute!
Ok! – The she turns to Red – She should be here any minute.
I heard. – Red said while he checks on his ears.
The party continues as normal, well, as normal as a Pinkie´s Party would be. He began to remember the crazy parties he
had with the Teen Titans in the Titan Tower. Cyborg preparing his stew of three meats, Beast Boy making bad jokes, Starfire
talking about the crazy customs with strange names of his home planet, Robin resisting to have fun for being obsessed with caught Slade, and Raven, always tucked in her books, but he always knew that, when no one was looking, she was smiling.
Red began to feel nostalgic. He finishes his punch and puts the empty glass on the table. Without even notices it he already learned how to use his hooves. Then he walked to the door.
Hey Red! Where are you going? – Pinkie asked – The party is just beginning!
I need fresh air, you may continue with the party as much as you want, my secrets are kept themselves. I will see you in the morning. – He left the ship.
For a moment everypony felt puzzled by these words.
- Oh well. – Pinkie said. – Let´s Party!
Everypony forgot about it and continued having fun; except for one pony in the other side of the room; a grayish amber Earth pony with a dark amber mane and an Hourglass in his flanks. He was very pensive as he looked around. A grayish mare Pegasus with blond mane and derpy eyes approaches him.
There is something wrong Doctor? – She asked.
Ditzy, he´s an alien! – He exclaimed.
Of course he´s an alien, he´s not from here. – Ditzy said.
No, I mean an extraterrestrial. He´s from another planet!
That doesn´t make him an alien anyway?
Well, yes, technically. But what I mean is that he´s not a real pony! This is not a house decorated like a space ship, it’s a space ship! That’s not a TV screen, is a monitor and that thing in the middle, well, I don´t know what is but it is definitely alien technology.
Are you sure Doctor? – Ditzy asked.
Of course I´m sure, I have a lot of experience dealing with many kinds of alien races and alien technology. I must admit that his disguise is very convincing; he must be some kind of changeling or he is using a very advanced portable hologram generator. I must admit that for a moment he managed to deceive me but after seeing this place I have no doubt. Just look at this place! Is much bigger from the inside; It seems that it uses the same technology as the T.A.R.D.I.S. I wonder where he got it.
Why did not disguise his ship as you did with yours? – Ditzy asked.
Obviously because he did not expect anypony to delve too far into the forest. – The Doctor replied.
What we do now? We tell everypony?
No, not yet, we don´t want to cause panic. Besides I still don´t know if his intentions are bad or good. – He thinks for a moment. - Ditzy, pay attention!
Yes Doctor!
Starting tomorrow, when he is in town, you will follow him closely and take note of everything he does.
Understood Doctor!
Meanwhile, I will infiltrate this ship and find out who is he and what he´s planning to do.
Good, so, what we do now?
Enjoy the party! For that is what we come!
Yeah! Muffins!
Both ponies began to dance. But what The Doctor never suspected is that he was being observed. Just above him and Ditzy there was a camera focusing them.
Rudy 3, the onboard computer. He monitors everything in the ship. There is nothing that happens inside the ship without his knowledge.
- “Challenge accepted Doctor” – He computes. – “I will be waiting for you”
***
A common pony must be crazy to walk alone in the Everfree Forest, especially at night; but Red wasn´t a common pony. For him, it was like a stroll in the park. He was so immersed in his memories that did not notice the young purple Unicorn coming at him; she was also distracted for reading a book that she was holding in front of her with his magic.
He struck her and knocked her and the book to the ground.
For a moment he thought he had seen Raven lying on the ground.
He helps her to get up from the ground then he picks up the book.
“Modern Spell casting” Do you like magic? Are you a sorceress?
Well, I study magic as a profession, if is that what you are mean, so yes I like magic. – She took the book – I really like to talk about it but I'm late to a party. – She began to walk away.
Wait! – He follows her. – What is your name? Would you like a cup of coffee?
I´m Twilight, look I´m flatter but…
***
Meanwhile, at the Alpha Control Room
Anything yet? – The Princess Koopa asked.
No, your Majesty. – Kamek said while h´s typing. - Since he was attacked by the Manticore, I lost the signal of his Techno-Watch. There is a lot of interference and I cannot locate him.
I guess for now he is on his own. I hope he's ok.
I am more concerned about any pretty girl that can be crossed on his way.
The local natives are ponies; there is nothing to worry about.
