My dear Twilight,

There is more to a young pony's life than studying, so I'm sending you to supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration in this year's location: Ponyville. And, I have an even more essential task for you to complete: make some friends!

Twilight sighed at this. "She wants me to make friends. Just great. Come on Spike, let's get going so we won't need to be there longer than we need to be."

"Wait Twilight! There's more!" He continued reading.

There is also a bodyguard that I sent for you. He is an ambassador from Dream Land, a country that borders Equestria. The king of that land, King Dedede sent him to make some friends also, covering it up as just another job. He is also in charge of security, so I'm pretty sure you'll get to meet him. So the most important thing to do there is make friends. That's all for now.

P.S. You are also staying at a library, so you are free to use any of the books.

Your teacher,
Princess Celestia.

"There's a country that borders Equestria? I wasn't aware of this, but do you know what that means Spike?"

"Oh no..."

"While we're there, we're studying! And after we study, I'm going to find proof of Nightmare Moon's return!"
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They went by chariot, flown by two male Pegasi. Whenever they got to ponyville, they saw a gigantic ship in the sky with bat wings.

"I'm expecting that to be his ship. I don't even know his name!" They landed in the middle of the town, where they saw a ball in a mask with its cape wrapped around it.

"Umm... Hello? My name is Twilight Sparkle, and I take it that you are my personal bodyguard?" He nodded.

"You are?" She stared into his cold, emotionless eyes.

"Meta Knight, and this is my associate, Capt. Bandana Dee." The orange ball with yellow feet and stubby arms saluted. It held a spear in one hand.

"I am aware that you come with royal duties Ms. Twilight Sparkle?"

"Yes. I am in charge of making sure that the preparations are ready for the Summer Sun celebration." His yellow eyes still were cold and emotionless. She had to do something to spark him up.

"So... is that your ship up there?" He nodded.

"What's first on the list?"

"Let's see..." She took out a scroll of duties.

"First is catering at... Sweet Apple Acres!" He looked at Bandana Dee.

"I want you to escort her there. Take her anywhere else she needs to go. I need to handle security. Am I understood about what you need to do?" His eyes were still cold and emotionless. She knew that something was wrong, but she couldn't figure out what.

"Yes sir!" He nodded.

"I need to go. I can assure you that you will be safe." And with that, he disappeared in an instant.

"How'd he- what the- what kind of magic was that?!?"

"That's just one of his abilities. He's able to teleport because of his cape."

"So... his cape is magical?"

"I have no idea. It's REALLY weird, but I guess his backstory is weird too."

"What is his backstory?" Bandana Dee sighed.

"I best not say it. It's really personal to him and he doesn't share it that often. But let me just say, it's the reason he doesn't like the concept of 'Friendship'."
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At Sweet Apple Acres...

A blonde cow pony ran up to a tree hitting it with her back hooves, causing apples to fall out of it and into baskets.

"Yeehaw!"

"Let's get this over with." She walked up to the cowpony.

"Good afternoon. My name is Twilight Sparkle--" The orange mare ran up to her and started shaking her hand.

"Well, howdy-doo, Miss Twilight, a pleasure makin' your acquaintance. I'm Applejack. We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like making new friends!"

"Friends? Actually I-" She looked back at Spike and Bandana Dee who were blabbing their gums off (even though I don't think that a Waddle Dee has gums)

"So what can I do for ya?" Spike and Bandana Dee snickered. Twilight cleared her throat.

"Well, I am in fact here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration. And you're in charge of the food?"

"We sure as sugar are! Would you care to sample some?" Bandana Dee raised his arm up.

"Pick me! I'm so hungry I could eat a tree!" She looked at him and back at Applejack.

"As long as it doesn't take too long..."
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Meanwhile with Meta Knight...

"Make sure every entrance, window, and vent is secure!" The Waddle Dee nodded and went off to go do his job. Sailor Dee approached Meta Knight.

"Sir, are you sure that we don't need any ponies for security? They are all pretty good." Meta Knight looked at Sailor Dee, filled with frustration.

"Do I look like I need 'ponies' for security?" Sailor Dee shook his head.

"I don't want you questioning my tactics, do you understand?" Sailor Dee nodded.

"If anyone tries to come near the princess, I will slaughter them on my own." Sailor Dee grew worried.

"Sir, are you okay?" Meta knight looked at him, his frustration dying down.

"I am. Continue as planned." Painful memories echoed in his head.

'I HATE YOU!!!'

'I NEVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!!'

'YOU ONLY CARE ABOUT YOURSELF, AND I CAN NEVER LOVE A MAN LIKE THAT!!!'

These quotes remained in his head. He regretted that certain decision on the day that changed his life. He needed to forget it but he couldn't. He couldn't forget the day he, Metallix Alexandre Knightmare, got his mask.

Author's Note

Pretty deep stuff...
Hey you guys, my name is margopolo and today I bring you a chapter of my newest fic that will tie into origins: This mask made me who I am today. I wanted to sort of make Meta Knight's backstory since he doesn't really have one, so yeah! Please do LFF and I will see all of you... IN THE NEXT CHAPTER!!!