Eight heads are better than oneby crimsoin sunChaptersChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 1A mental growl echoed in my mind. Unable to move at all was excruciating, but not being able to sleep was far worse. But then again those are to cons of being turned to stone. Doesn't make it any better though. I'm surprised that I'm not insane. Not only that my name taken away and replaced with 'corruption' and placed in a garden like trophy, that's just plane insulting! Here I thought I would make friends here in Equstria, the land were friendship and acceptance ruled, but silly me! The ponies only saw a monster, acceptance my none existing arse! Granted I do look menacing, but since when are ponies 'turn you to stone, ask questions NEVER'!? I would of roared out inraged. 'If only I hadn't gone and made that bet, or hell even went to the convention in the first place... I though to myself grimly. -FLASHBACK- So here I am, the capcon convention, looking like a total idoit.... The reason behind that being Jacky, one of my closest friends, made a bet that if I were to lose I had to wear a costume at a convention of his choosing, and knowing him he'd choose one that would look ridiculous, i.e, an Orochi cosplay from Okami. Unhappily, I walked through the crowd and pass several.... whatever you call them, poofs? I am new to conventions.Then I came across one with random bouts of gunk and stuff. Looking over I found a sword that looked a lot like.....uh....... I forgot the swords name, as well as the users name..... all well it's been, what three since I played okami? I do remember that it sealed Orochi in the game. Looking oven to the merchant, who dressed as the merchant from Resident Evil, and said "How much for the sword?" Looking over me, scanning my costume, he gave a light chuckle saying " You wouldn't expect for someone to buy the sword that sealed him, no? Regardless 50$, would you kindly?" Smirking at the bioshock reference, I handed him money coin to him. "Thank you for the business........Orochi" the merchant said before handing me the sword. Getting a closer looked at the weapon, I could tell it was very well cared for, no nics or dust of the sort. Then I notice everything went quiet. Looking around I saw no one. Just an empty convention, then I began to feel faint. -END FLASHBACK- *CRACK* A large crack sounded next to me, knocking me out of flashback. In the corner in eye I could see the prison of Discord break away. With a large yell he reared up, then proceeded to stretch, the sound of bones popping making themselves known Seeing the Sprint of Chaos itself gave me an idea. I hope this works. 'Oi! Discord! I shouted in my mind. Discord, who had his claw and paw clamped over his head, looked around, a bit startled. 'Yes he heard me! Over here! The statue with eight heads!' Looking over to my stony self, he floated over, stopping at the Helm of Fire, as I like to call it, which was frozen in a snare. He looked at me interested with his claw under his goaty chin. "Intriguing, I didn't think ol sunbutt imprisoned anyone else in stone here." 'Ha Sunbutt! Oh, I'll have to remember that one! Anyways think you can get me out? I'll owe you one or two.' "Hmm..." he hummed doubtful " Some insurance...." thinking over... which was 2 seconds...he snapped his claw "oh what the heck!" And with that my statue shown with light, I could feel my prison fall off of me. I opened my eyes that practically glowed red. I breathed to take in cold fresh air with all eight heads. I looked at discord "Ah, free at last. Thank you." All eight heads spoke in unison, with a deep voice. "As I promised, I owe you a favour. Why don't we go see celestia." Discord smiled at my excitement to get back at celestia " You're talking a bit different then you did earlier." He pointed out, to which I replied "I switch between speech patterns some times." Discord then pull my fire helm close, whispering a plan for, my grin spreading more and more on my scaly face.... er....faces. -Time skip- The six mare have just run out to got to the maze in hopes they find their precious elements of harmony, leaving Celestia all alone. Now's my chance. "CELESTIA!" I boomed. The alicorn yelped before looking around in search for me. The ground cracked before I burst from underneath, spinning a bit before the heads focused on her... well most of them, the Lightning helm just looked around confused before turning them glaring at her. 'Just like in the game' I thought to myself. "Orochi?! You escaped as well?!" She shouted as she lowered her horn at me. "What else did you expect? Discord was freed, what make you think I couldn't?" I snorted amused, before looking angrily at her " I came to Equstria for peace, but you and your ponies just couldn't have that? Imprison a beast that did NOTHING to you! Your lucky I didn't go insane, or I would have killed you!" That last bit made Celestia take a steps back. But she quickly recovered. Celestia open her mouth to resort but I stopped her "Save your lies! If you and your ponies want a monster, THEN YOU'LL GET A MONSTER!" I yelled before I roared, sending my curse onto her and the rest of Cantorlot Castle. She and every other pony turned to stone instantly. I then roared with laughter at the sun monarch, her face forever frozen in fear. Relaxing I then looked towards the maze with a sinister smile, before I disappeared in a black cloud. I then began to float over to the maze, or what was left of it as it had caught fire, with the six mares looking at Discord, who was laughing maniacally. POV change Twilight W failed.... celestia I failed you, chaos will rain forever...... " Well isn't that a bummer?" A voice echoed, so deep that it struck with fear. A black cloud suddenly appeared then condensed into..... a hydra? "Poor little ponies, where your friendship now?" Orochi cackled. "Did you take care of old celly?" Discord spoke to the creature, to which it replied "Ha! She is getting a taste of her own medicine, I can show you my handy work later." "What did you do to her!?" I demanded. He snorted then looked to Discord. " Well discord, it's been fun but I think I am going to retire for a bit. I'll be in the Everfree Forest if you need me, I still owe you." Discord then pout like a child "Oh come on, you'll miss some beautiful chaos." He wined, " Oh, I'll visit every now and again, but I just wanted to get my revenge on Celestia. I came to Equstria for peace after all, which was denied by those ponies. I still intend to have some peace and quiet. You have fun with your new toys." He said grinning at me which sent shivers down me spine. I heard him muttered 'Love and acceptance my none existing ass........' With that he faded away in a black smoke and headed towards the forest. POV Change Orochi Condensing inside the old castle, I dug my heads into the ground, my shrine only visible 'Perhaps I can turn this castle into some sort of lair? Hmmm. Maybe I could ask Discord. Or maybe I could summon demons like in the game? with the thought I fell deep asleep. Author's Note I had this in my mind for a while now and decided to try and make a fanfic. Please to point out mistakes. Chapter 2Perhaps sleeping wasn't the best thing, despite the fact I been looking forward to sleep for a such a long time that I don't even care to define that desire. The reason as to why it was a bad idea, is because fate decided to be a jerk and had Luna not be in castle when I cursed it. To say she was pissed that I petrified her sister is an understatement. "Orochi!!" A voice echoed in my mind, before it's owner, that being Luna, appeared before me. "Luna? Hmmm... that's right, you were.... What her plot....Nightmare Moon?.... I suppose you finally came to your senses?" I spoke to which she replied "Nay, t'was the Elements Of Harmony that us free, but that's not-" before I interrupted, my fire helm tilting "The Elements Of what now?" Luna had recoiled like I had asked her to commit suicide, and because well they're ponies, that reaction is understandable, seeing as suicide is very rare in Equstria. "How can thee not knowest of the very thing that defeats thou?!" She shout. I snorted "Two things: one: no one talks like that anymore, two: Sunbutt used a Cockatrice." She shook her head before glaring at me. "No matter, thou will return Celestia-" "To her normal state? Nah pass.." she glared at me harder " You will I am the princess of the night and you wil-" I roared out in anger "THE SAME PRINCESS THAT TRIED TO BRING A ETERNAL NIGHT" I bellowed " Which I might say... was a terrible idea from the beginning! WHAT WHERE YOU THINKING!? IF YOU HAD SUCCEEDED THEN THE WORLD WOULD HAVE PERISHED!" If she wasn't taken back by my roar she is now. "W-what do you mean?" Her eyes wide in fear, her ye olden speech stopping. "Without the sun, Equstria and any neighboring nations would have frozen to death, if starvation didn't get to them first. Not only but the other half of the world would burn!" I explained "W-w-what?" The pony was now on the verge of tears, which normally I'd feel bad, but my angry ruled over my sympathy. "The sun doesn't simply vanishe, it appears on the other side of the world, meaning it would be a eternal Day!" The tears now flowed freely, snapping me out of my rage. Taking in a deep breath I stated calmly "I trust you can rise the sun?" She shook her head "Fine... I'll remove the curse, I rather not have the world end, but a warning..... leave me alone, no matter the reason, even if you or your ponies are dieing. I'll no part of it. Do I make myself clear?" She nodded, a little confused and shocked at the conditions "Now... BE GONE!" I roared as she was thrown out of my mind. 'Perhaps I shouldn't have blown up at her like that' I thought to my self, before shaking my heads. "Hmm, she shouldn't have been so arrogant, er or is it ignorant? (Yes this is a question), but I could have been a little more gentle..." My mind then began to rest. Waking up I thought to myself 'I don't expect Celestia to upheld the deal, in that case I'll put a different curse, one that can let her raise the sun and keep her from attacking me. Grinning to myself I left and turned into a black cloud then headed to Canterlot. Appearing in the throne room, I began to remove the curse while placing another on celestia. Once finished she wobbled a little bit, before her eyes settled on me "This only because I don't want the world to be destroyed. You better withheld the deal." I said before leaving before she can question me. "Sister!" A voice rang out as a blue blur embraced Celestia "Luna, what did he mean by deal?" Luna then looked down in shame. Returning to the old castle I decided to get some practice in and try to some work limps. Results where... nonexistent. No paper wearing apes bowing to me and getting to work. Sighing in disappointment, I then move some carp to make some more room, as well as using my Earth Helm to strengthen well, ceiling and columns. After which I make use the Water Helm to make a small pool. I may be a demonic serpent but I like my water. Finishing up I felt something bounce off of my head, hard. Wincing in slight pain, I looked over the object, at first thinking it was a rock, but looking closely is was a.... Author's Note I actually updated a fanfic! Now this time I'm thinking dear old Orochi should meet his first fellow displaced. But who? We'll see next time. Please do point any mistakes, like, comment no flame though and I see you guys later. Chapter 3Looking at it, it was a stone Talisman, of some kind. Willing it to levitate, using the Helm Of Darkness, I took a closer look. Surprisingly it looked like the…..Oh whats it called… Dungeon Heart from Dungeon keeper, the second one in the franchize. Confused at such a thing appearing here, I then heard a voice "I am Rin the Dungeon Keeper. If you are a hero fear not my darkness for I am immune to its taint. If you need my aid in battle or my expertise in dark magic call me and I'll come if I can." “Rin the Dungeon Keeper?” I whispered, or I would if not the 8 Heads speaking in unison so it wasn’t so silent. Levitating the… token I spoke “Rin the Dungeon Keeper, I, Orochi, call out to you!” Then the world around me was bathed in light. The ground in front of the head holding the talisman broke open into a seemingly bottomless pit and fout crystal pillars rose up around it. It looked like one of those portals from the dungeon keeper games. Soon two ponies in black, skeletal looking armor hopped out and looked around. Only looking at me for a moment before looking up to the sky. “It is clear my lady.” One of them said causing a nine tailed fox wearing a black crown on her head to come up from the portal followed closely by Trixie and Vinyl scratch. She looked up at me and cocked her head to the side before speaking. “Sup?” She asked casually. “Greetings…” I said, all my helms focusing on her, well minus the Lighting Helm, that hat always gets in it’s eye sight. After a moment of awkward silence her left ear twitched a bit. “Greetings, My name is Rin. Those two-” She said as she pointed to the two in armor. “Are my black knights Unyielding Blade and Swift Blade. And these two are my warlock Trixie and my vampire Vinyl.” “Trixie is not a warlock! Trixie is far too great and powerful to make deals with demons. She is a sorceress.” Trixie corrected in a miffed sounding tone. “Right...Anyways for what reason have you called?” Rin asked. I answered “ Well, it was mostly out of curiosity. I assuming you’re not of this world? You’re life energy is not in sync with it.” Ah yes, my Light Helm can sense Life energy, in close proximity. “Oh, I see you’re new to this. Alright I’ll explain but first I’m going to need you to move five feet to the left and then back again.” She said as she sat back and waited. Following her instruction I floated left then back, my eight pairs of eyes watching her. I do feel a little miss trust, but that is mostly due to the ponies, and her dark magic. But I myself use dark magic, so who am I to judge? She just nods at my movement. “Thank you. I always wondered how that character from the game was able to move around with eight heads attached in a circle like that. It never showed any more than a shadow in the cutscenes. Now pay attention class.” She said as she let loose a burst of dark magic and was suddenly dressed up like a teacher. Even had the desk and a black board behind her and there were giant student’s desks in front of each of my helms. I used my Fire Helm to lift the Lighting Helm hat a bit so it could see. Yes all helms are connected to one mind, but for some reason I think of them as individual beings. Perhaps I have scetsophania? “Now you and I are what is known as displaced.” She said as Trixie walked up dressed like super saiyan Goku. “Why must Trixie wear such ridiculous clothes? And nopony should have this much mane gel.” Trixie complained while pointing to her spiky mane but was silenced with a look from Rin. “As I was saying Displaced or dimensionally misplaced are those who get sent to other dimensions and stuck there. Most of the time as a character from a show, game, book or so on. This is normally done by a god level being of the void who calls himself the merchant who would sell memorabilia or props from whatever you get displaced as and given a swift kick out of your world and into this one for no reason as far as I can tell then a strange sense of humor.” I chuckled a little at that “There are many displaced in the equestrian multiverse which you can summon or be summoned by with tokens like my mini dungeon heart. Any questions class?” She asked as she lowered her fake glasses with a paw and looked up at me. “An item like this?” I asked summoning the sword into existence, stabbing through the Wind Helm’s desk and into the ground. Said helm give the Darkness Helm the sink eye, while the latter gave a sheepish smile. Yep totally Scetsophanitic. “ What it’s name again?” “Yes that would do nicely. I’m afraid I can’t recall the name but you don’t really need it to make a token. To create a token look deep within yourself to find your essence. It will be just barely distinguishable from your magic. Then push some of it into the item and say the massage you want it to hold out loud and it will record it.” She said as she waits and watches. Summoning my essence I created Eight different orbs that then combined into the Serpent Crystal. Closing my eyes I began to think of a message. Then I spoke it “ I am Orochi, the Eight headed Serpent of the Natural Elementals. Be you a friend call out to me in your time of need. But be warned; should you summon me with ill intend, your soul will burn…” I then tossed it into the air and watched it vanish. Then I summoned another to give to Rin. “Hm, Issun was right it does look like some kind of berry…” I stated mostly to myself. “Oh thank you.” Rin said with a happy smile as she took my token and it vanished in her paws. “So you live in the old castle? A bit close to that tree for my taste but to each their own. Would you like some help fixing the place up? Perhaps chat a bit? I really don't want to go back at the moment. Your summons saved me. I got cornered by a foreign dignitary who just started talking about potatoes and the many ways of growing and using them. POTATOES!” “That would be appreciated. Perhaps you could help with summoning the Imps I need. And Potatoes? Really?” I said to her smiling, and a scaly eyebrow rised at the end. “ Well as you said to each his own. Anyway I’m happy to get you out of politics any day. Political figures have screwed me over in the past so a little payback is welcomed.” I added. My wind Helm smiled a bit larger, then was smack downwards by my Earth Helms as it read its “thoughts”. The rest of my Helms giving it the sink eye as the Wind Helm moved around in a daze the classic stars flying around his head. “Unfortunately I can see nothing but that headache in the future.” She said with a deprest shake to the head as she opened another of her portals in the ground and twenty imps popped out of the ground and lined up military style. “Alright troops it's time to do what you do best! Cleanse this place of its dirt, grime, and insectoid invaders and fortafy every inch of it! Now move out!” She shouted causing them to jump in the air and backflip into a teleportation. I could hear work being done all around me like I was in a construction site. Only one imp was still in the room and he was clearing the place and fixing the walls like crazy. “They’re all at level ten so they have teleport and the haste spell. And because they can’t get tired and don’t need to eat or drink I say this place should be good as new in about… fifteen to twenty minutes.” She said aloud as she watched the one imp work. “ Impressive…. So what do you wish to speak about?” I said, my speech patterns changing once again. ‘I wonder if I can create my own minions, I would certainly like Ninetales and/or The Crimson Helm as bodyguards.’ I thought to myself. Then I chuckle lightly ‘ Those green Imps would be perfect for trolling others’ “Well, tell me about yourself? Are you new to this world? Or maybe a stoner?” she asked as she conjured up a comfortable looking couch and relaxed in it. “ The latter unfortunately. The ponies were terrified of me, I don’t quite blame them cuz I do look threatening, but I thought they would look past that. Imagine my disappointment.” I growled in irritation, my Poison Helm trying and failing to keep up with the Imp with its eyes. “ I may have cursed canterlot when I escaped, but I removed it and put a different one on Celestia, so she can still do her job, but if she comes for me she’ll get a nasty surprize.” Then I winced a little remembering that I unnecessarily blew up on Luna. I can see that Rin is frowning at my words. “I was lucky to be sent to my world before Celly was born and her more understanding mother Faust found me and even had me adopted into her family as her sister. Despite raising them to be better my little Celly hates dark magic and only puts up with mine because I’m her aunt and taught her that she shouldn't be so quick to judge so I can see your Celestia jumping to conclusions. I must ask what the curse you placed on her does?” Rin asked. “So few realized that there is no Good or Evil Magic, only Light and Dark, and Light isn’t necessarily good as dark isn’t necessarily evil, magic is just magic.” I spoke before answering her question “ From what I know it’s supposed to cause pain equivalent to being impaled, as well can cause horrific illusions. I toned down the pain and illusions so she doesn’t go insane. I do not doubt she could send others, but I made Luna promise to leave me alone if I returned Celestia back when I cursed Canterlot.” I then thought for a moment “That reminds me, Maybe I should free Discord, I do owe him for freeing me.” “ I know that she isn’t mine but I still don't appreciate such a curse being used on her. Though I should warn you that though it will take her by surprise once she is tough enough to muscle through such pain and can use the elements of harmony to remove such a curse. Still I think I need to go have a word with this world's Celestia about judging the cover of a book. Care to come or would you rather watch through a scrying mirror?” she asked. “To be fair we didn’t get a chance to talk it out and the unfair fears of her subjects clouded her judgement, and I rather watch through a mirror, as my presence could unintentionally activate the curse.” I stated “Perhaps it was I who acted out of line, but we shall see.” At my words she nodded and conjured a mirror and casting a spell on it so now it shows whatever Rin is seeing before creating a portal and jumping through with her knights. All of my Helms now were focusing on the mirror, well seven were the Helm Of Fire fell asleep for one reason or another. The classic snot bubble growing and shrinking with each snore. Rin emerged in Celestia’s bed chambers and looked to her sleeping form ”Must... resist… urge to dip her hoof in warm water.” She whispered to herself as she walked up and booped her on the nose, I couldn’t contain my laughter when I heard that. “Celestia wake up I need to speak with you.” She said as she kept poking her in the nose. ‘Who knew she could be such a heavy sleeper.’ I thought to myself still chuckling as I watched her continue to poke the lazy sun monarch. ‘Wake up already!” The view cocked to the side as Rin hummed in thought. She then conjured up some art supplies and started painting Celestia’s face up like a hobo clown. Yet again I was unable to breath at the sight, a certain song began playing in my head ‘ Troll lol lol yahohoho’. When she was done with that Rin sent the art supplies away and picked up the sleeping princess in her tails and created a new portal and took Celestia to a beach somewhere and tossed her into the water. Celestia shot up in surprise while the paint was completely unaffected by the water. “Finally you’re awake. Now we can talk.” Rin said to her. ‘Wait why wasn’t the paint- nah i won’t question it’. Nothing really makes much sense anymore. But then again, as a certain chaos spirit says,’What fun is there making sense?’ I stopped my train of thought and then listened to their conversation. Getting out of the water, Celestia composed herself, which looked hilarious with the paint. “ Was the water really necessary?” She remarked “ And if you needed an audience with me you could of made an appointment.” Rin answered “ Sorry about that. I tried to wake you the normal way but no amount of shaking and nose booping would wake you. And after that failed and I transported you to this island, literally on the other side of the planet you wouldn’t do any more then drool. As for the audience I’m afraid I couldn't wait for sunrise...well sunrise in Equestria. I won't be in this dimension that long.” Rin answered. Celestia looked at the nine tailed fox in shock at the mention of being on the other side of the planet. Even more so when she mentioned about being in this dimension. “ Wait what?” Her composure faltering. I could see Trixie struggling to hold in her laughter. I also notice a flash like Rin just took a picture. “ Well then who are you and what do you want?” Sunbutt asked then her eye harden a bit, ‘ I think she can sense Rin’s Dark Magic’ I thought to myself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z53gt8yihYc “Let me tell you a story princess. A long time ago there was a powerful being. This being wielded god like power and he used it to go to different worlds.” As she told her story a large bubble appeared showing what looked like a shadow puppet show with human shapes. “When he went to those worlds he would go to gatherings. Much like costume parties and he would sell thing to those who attended. But what his customers didn’t know was that when you bought something from him he would use his great powers to cast them through the void into new worlds away from everything they knew. But not only that he would change them into something based on the costume they wore at those gathering and what they got from him.” At this part the image of the merchant danced and laughed as people fell through the floor into an empty void, reaching up as if trying to grab ahold of their worlds and their bodies warped and distorted into new forms. Some of which are monstrous in appearance. “He would send them to worlds that would shun and hate or just be deadly to them for his entertainment.” It then took color and it it shifted from what looked like a cross between a robot and an undead to a Dr. Doom to an image of Twilight among military humans searching for a way home. Then it went back to shadows and depicted a scene of me wandering lost and looking for ponies but they would just scream and run or attack on sight. “The merchant likes the conflict you see. Like reading a story. There were many among his victims that were given the forms and or powers of villains and monsters from works of fiction in the worlds he would take them from. I am one of them and we are called the displaced. Which brings me to the topic at paw. Let's face it, you know that your subjects are skittish and overreact to anything they don't understand to the extreme. It's like that in most Equestrias out there and more often than not results in the unfortunate new individual being attacked and persecuted for no reason. Which leads to the rumor mill spinning out of control and someone gets labeled a monster for being something he or she can’t control.” Rin tells her. Celestia looks onward, shock very apparent was etched onto her still painted muzzle. It was also quite clear struggled to find words to respond. Doing a very convincing impression of a gaping fish, which made all the funnier with the paint. There was another camera flash in the mirror. ‘heh, i need to remember to ask her for some copies’ I thought to myself. “S-so whats this have to do with me?” To which I facepalm...or would have if had hands… ‘How…? Just how….?’ The view in the mirror was covered by a paw that came flying at it for a moment before moving away. “...Like I said we are given new forms and powers from works of fiction in the worlds we come from. I was given the powers of a Dungeon Keeper so my body produces dark magic naturally weather I want it or not. In this world there is one given the form of one of the big bads in a game called Okami. Perhaps you’ve seen him. He will have powers of eight elements of magic and a head for each one including light and dark. Is that a good clue?” She asked in a deadpan. After a LONG silence I got impatient and used My helm of Darkness to read her mind… and what I got was : We’re sorry, you’re host mind has crashed, please wait while we reboot with cuteness: Normally I’d laugh at this sense it’s just like with Silverquill, but that it was Celestia was just confusing. Rin walked up to her and knocked on her head a few times but got no response. “Fun fact. In the world I was sent to I was adopted into the equestrian royal family before my Celly was born and like any good aunt I did a lot of babysitting. I have lots of baby pictures and can grow myself and anything I have giant size. If you want me to show your baby pictures to entire cities at once just sit there and say nothing.” Rin said. “Wait WHAT?!” THAT got her brain working again. I sent a quick telepathic message to Rin ‘Show me when you get back’ “Wait you were talking about Orochi? He’s a...displaced right?” Rin just nodded. “Fine, I suppose I could tal-” Before she said anything I teleported right there, it takes a lot out of me so I don’t often do much. and just a soon as the curse started up I removed. “Hello.” I spoke smiling cheekily. “ Well I’m ready for that talk.” Again she stood shocked before shaking it off, myself barely holding back my laughter. “ Yes, I suppose, but I wish to get my sister, but she is currently off on royal duty with the dragons”. --------------Elsewhere------------ “WHAT WAS THAT LIZARD?!” Poor Queen Almidalla was not having a good day at all. “So you’ll have to wait for now.” She responded. “Yes, I rather have both princesses to be present in the discussion.” I agreed “Great! Now you two just need to set a time and place for the magic of diplomacy to work. The pin is mightier than the sword as they say.” Rin said happily as she clapped her forepaws. “Well said Rin. I believe a day after your sister returns would be sufficient, as it will allow you to explain a few things before our meeting.” I stated “I believe that two days after Luna returns would be best. As there are other duties that must be taken care before hoof.” Celestia voiced. “That is agreeable.” I answered, before turning to Rin “ Rin, I thank you for your assistance. It has been most helpful. Call me anytime should you require my aid. Or if you just want to hang out if you want.” “I would like that. Hopefully my princess duties will thin out when the nobles figure out that just because I’m new to the job doesn't mean they can extort bits out of the treasury through me. I still can’t believe that stallion tried to get alimony out of me by claiming I got him pregnant.” Celestia facehoofed at that “I know how you feel…” she said annoyed “My sympathies.” I added “So how do I send you back?” I asked “Oh thats easy. When you want to send a displaced you summoned back to their own world just say their name then our contract is complete. But before I go I would like to ask Celestia something. Are you familiar with magic makeup? I want to know if I can get any in this world. Its makeup or facepaint that won't come off till it's magic runs out like a timer.” ‘So thats how it works’ I thought to myself “The potent stuff won’t come off for weeks.” “Yes, I know this magic.” Celestia said, before smirking then adding “Ah, you’re the pranking type are you?” Oh the...something, it’s not irony I know that for sure. “ I’m a kitsune now and it's in our blood and brain chemistry. Also I used the last of my supplies recently and have been meaning to restock. I need to get back at my Celly for glueing my crown to my head.” She said as she tugged at her crown a few times to emphasise her point. “I can get back myself after I got some. Oh and my imps finished with your place in nineteen minutes.” She told me. “Need a portal to Canterlot before I go? Or can you get to the opposite side of the planet on your own?” She asked sunbutt. “I’d like a portal please.” Celestia answered with a nod. Rin noded and the earth opened up into another portal for her. After Celestia went through and Rin closed it Rin burst out laughing myself following afterwards. Recovering I then got an idea “Hey Rin, before you go” my water helm suddenly spat out a large orb of water. The rest of Helms shot out different magic into the orb bathing it in color’s, before floating it to Rin. “Here’s some of that magical paint you needed.” I said as Rin summoned several empty buckets to contain each color. “Hmmm. This feels different than what you can get in stores.” She summoned a paint brush and dipped it into the black paint before painting a line across a tree which then fell off like it had been cut clean through. “...This is the paint from the game isn’t it?” Rin asked as she coked her head to the side. I answered “Ah no…. I didn’t know I could do that. Oh and its ink not paint.” Then I shook of my shock before looking at Rin “Well I believe this is when we part ways for now.” I stated “ I wish you luck with those nobles, Rin the Dungeon Keeper our contract is complete. And remember, I am there for when you need me.” I spoke Two portals opened up in the ground and out of one came the imps and the two mares that were left at my place who then flew into the other portal followed shortly by the knights. Just before Rin flew through she called out. “By the way. I sent Celestia back to Canterlot like she asked but she should have asked for a more specific destination!” She then disappeared into the portal and it closed up leaving no sign that the sand had been moved. I chuckled before shaking my fire helm. I then returned to my black cloud form and teleported myself back to my new and improved palace. -------Meanwhile----------- At the Canterlot Zoo the janitor, Mr.Pooper Scooper had just finished cleaning up a particularly nasty mess that was the result of young ponies sneaking in food to feed the animals...again! When he heard a surprised yelp coming from just around the corner. Quickly he ran over and stopped dead in his tracks. Before his eyes was princess Celestia wearing clown makeup just standing in the monkey cage with two of the monkeys climbing all over her and one swinging from her tail. The princess and the janitor just stood there in awkward silence for a moment. “Good morning.” Celestia said in a kind and pleasant tone as if nothing was amiss before gently lifting the monkeys off of herself and setting them on a tree in the cage and teleporting away. “...Nope.” Pooper Scooper said as he continued on his way out. Author's Note And there we go, this was a fun crossover with ClockWorkLich with his fanfic; The Beating Of My Heart. Go check it out! You'll won't regret it CLICK HERE TO SEE IT! Chapter 4Reappearing in the castle with my eyes closed, I wondered what my new home would look like. After a few seconds, I opened them. I was in the main hall, it's walls,columns, and floor were marble, a red carpet with golden trimming and a diamond pattern going straight up through the middle, ending in a arrow. There were Japanese style painting, one of which depicted a White Wolf staring at the sun, and another a beautiful tree that reminded me greatly of the spirit tree from Ori and the blind forest. Moving the throne room, there were no thrones, and instead was a hole for me to sleep, said hole had a sort of staircase going inward. Next to it were eight small pools of water, each lightly shimmering with a golden glow. Layering the pools were a short of polished bluish stone. To the four corners of the throne room we're potted cherry blossom trees, each a least a foot higher then Celestia. On the left and right wall two large stain glass windows stood proud. On the left, one showed a wolf with red markings and flame howling as the sun shown over it, another showed a small while creature looking similar to stitch, eyes closed with its legs crossed in mediation, blue light shinning beside it. To the right was a beating and broken human knight standing defiantly against a shadow with glowing red eyes, with his sword broken raised at the shadow, his shield missing it's top left corner, refusing to back down. The other showed another knight in dark blue armor standing protective in front a injured wolf with a sword by its side, against a black figure with large white eyes and a maniacal grin. Now unfortunately do to my size I couldn't see the rest of the rooms, the throne room and main hall being the only ones I could fit in (and the fact I'm lazy). I was able to see three hallways each with there own large metal door. 'Hmm, this nice. Very very nice.' I thought to myself. 'Now I wonder if I can summon imps and or minions of some sort. ------------Time skip---------- After hours I finally manage to summon a green imp. Well by 'summon' I mean create. I made so it was dopey, created another slightly smarter and place them as castle guard at the entrance. The rest of the castle had black imps and yellow imps, with occasional red orge as well as three bodyguards for the three hallways. Blight was the first, only different thing about him is that I made him silent. The second guard was a smaller sized Crimson Helm, eight feet taller then celestia, and had an extra set of arms and swords. The final guard guard was Ninetails, which I renamed to Kynubi. He was much more modest, and if he were to fall in battle, he'd teleport away till I tell him to return. Now, I was left to do nothing for a while till Celestia comes. 'Perhaps another displaced will summon me? Well I'll just have to wait and see. Actually now that I think about it, my size could be a problem when summoned. Then I remembered an old spell I attempted days before I was sealed. -------Time Skip-------- After many, MANY, long and difficult hours, I finally got it down... sort of. I haven't cast it yet, but I got the steps down. Now to cast it. Concentrating fluently, I could feel the magic I poured out move like water through the air. With a flash and crack, I transformed. I could not see it, but if one were to they would see 8 orbs emitting each Helm's respected elements. After circling a spot they shot down to the ground. Another bright flash and I could see again "Ugh.... did it work?" I groaned. At first I thought it failed as I could hear multiple voices, but then I realized they were higher in pitch. Looking back I see.... 'Ok, this is unexpected.' I see 8 Colts...er looking at each other. ' My Helms are no longer connected to a single body now!' The First colt was an Earth pony with a bright orange coat with a red mane and tail outlined with yellow in a sort wild fashion. His... er my eyes were a deep red. What I was surprised to see was a large Great Sword next to him. The sword itself had no hand guard, just the handle and the blade. The handle was very simple, just a rod with leather strapping. The iron blade was singled edged with a red gem near the base. Using his mouth he picked it up with no resistance and gave a few test swings. His Cutie Mark was the Symbol of FIre The second colt was also Earth pony, but larger with a light brown color coat and a smooth dark brown mane. His eyes also red. Next to him was a large, and I mean LARGE War Hammer. It was nearly three times his size! It looked a lot like Thor's Hammer, minus the Earth Kingdom symbol from Avatar on it. His Cutie Mark was the symbol of Earth. Next was lean Unicorn with a deep blue coat and a striming Cobalt mane. Same eyes. By his side was a long spear made of a white wood as the shaft and a large tooth as the tip with a light blue ribbon tied to it. He bore the Mark of Water. The other Unicorn had a peach coat and a spiky bright yellow mane. He was levitating a Rapier with a golden handle and hand guard and a steel blade. He held the Mark of Lighting The other two were pegisi ' I believe that's how you call it' one a dark purple coat and a lavender mane. His weapon, which was clutched in his mouth was a long dagger, which looked like a black Elven dagger from Skyrim with a silver blade. His flank was increscent with the Mark of Poison. The other had a light green coat and a white mane, the mane looking like it was in a windy storm, but in the way that it looked good. His weapon was twin blade....which he was using with the experience of a master...somehow. This was Wind. The last two were Alicorns (I can hear a few groans from people) One pure white, the other pure black. Both had scythes that looked similar to Soul from Soul Eater, only pure white and black respectably. Their manes cover their left eye. They were Light and Darkness. We...me...they....oh I'll just say Me and Helms, stared at each other "...." "...." "..." "Well this is interesting" I spoke, all helms doing the same. More staring. After a minute or two, the Helms started exploring like they had their own minds.....which they did! Kind of! It was more a sort of copy of my own mind that connected to a hive mind...without a queen.... that's the best way I could describe it... and we also still speak at the same time.... After five minutes we recollected to our true form... now I'm starting to sound like Trixie. Any I then float to my resting place and slept. 'That transformation is going to need getting use to....' I thought before sleep claimed me.
Chapter 1A mental growl echoed in my mind. Unable to move at all was excruciating, but not being able to sleep was far worse. But then again those are to cons of being turned to stone. Doesn't make it any better though. I'm surprised that I'm not insane. Not only that my name taken away and replaced with 'corruption' and placed in a garden like trophy, that's just plane insulting! Here I thought I would make friends here in Equstria, the land were friendship and acceptance ruled, but silly me! The ponies only saw a monster, acceptance my none existing arse! Granted I do look menacing, but since when are ponies 'turn you to stone, ask questions NEVER'!? I would of roared out inraged. 'If only I hadn't gone and made that bet, or hell even went to the convention in the first place... I though to myself grimly. -FLASHBACK- So here I am, the capcon convention, looking like a total idoit.... The reason behind that being Jacky, one of my closest friends, made a bet that if I were to lose I had to wear a costume at a convention of his choosing, and knowing him he'd choose one that would look ridiculous, i.e, an Orochi cosplay from Okami. Unhappily, I walked through the crowd and pass several.... whatever you call them, poofs? I am new to conventions.Then I came across one with random bouts of gunk and stuff. Looking over I found a sword that looked a lot like.....uh....... I forgot the swords name, as well as the users name..... all well it's been, what three since I played okami? I do remember that it sealed Orochi in the game. Looking oven to the merchant, who dressed as the merchant from Resident Evil, and said "How much for the sword?" Looking over me, scanning my costume, he gave a light chuckle saying " You wouldn't expect for someone to buy the sword that sealed him, no? Regardless 50$, would you kindly?" Smirking at the bioshock reference, I handed him money coin to him. "Thank you for the business........Orochi" the merchant said before handing me the sword. Getting a closer looked at the weapon, I could tell it was very well cared for, no nics or dust of the sort. Then I notice everything went quiet. Looking around I saw no one. Just an empty convention, then I began to feel faint. -END FLASHBACK- *CRACK* A large crack sounded next to me, knocking me out of flashback. In the corner in eye I could see the prison of Discord break away. With a large yell he reared up, then proceeded to stretch, the sound of bones popping making themselves known Seeing the Sprint of Chaos itself gave me an idea. I hope this works. 'Oi! Discord! I shouted in my mind. Discord, who had his claw and paw clamped over his head, looked around, a bit startled. 'Yes he heard me! Over here! The statue with eight heads!' Looking over to my stony self, he floated over, stopping at the Helm of Fire, as I like to call it, which was frozen in a snare. He looked at me interested with his claw under his goaty chin. "Intriguing, I didn't think ol sunbutt imprisoned anyone else in stone here." 'Ha Sunbutt! Oh, I'll have to remember that one! Anyways think you can get me out? I'll owe you one or two.' "Hmm..." he hummed doubtful " Some insurance...." thinking over... which was 2 seconds...he snapped his claw "oh what the heck!" And with that my statue shown with light, I could feel my prison fall off of me. I opened my eyes that practically glowed red. I breathed to take in cold fresh air with all eight heads. I looked at discord "Ah, free at last. Thank you." All eight heads spoke in unison, with a deep voice. "As I promised, I owe you a favour. Why don't we go see celestia." Discord smiled at my excitement to get back at celestia " You're talking a bit different then you did earlier." He pointed out, to which I replied "I switch between speech patterns some times." Discord then pull my fire helm close, whispering a plan for, my grin spreading more and more on my scaly face.... er....faces. -Time skip- The six mare have just run out to got to the maze in hopes they find their precious elements of harmony, leaving Celestia all alone. Now's my chance. "CELESTIA!" I boomed. The alicorn yelped before looking around in search for me. The ground cracked before I burst from underneath, spinning a bit before the heads focused on her... well most of them, the Lightning helm just looked around confused before turning them glaring at her. 'Just like in the game' I thought to myself. "Orochi?! You escaped as well?!" She shouted as she lowered her horn at me. "What else did you expect? Discord was freed, what make you think I couldn't?" I snorted amused, before looking angrily at her " I came to Equstria for peace, but you and your ponies just couldn't have that? Imprison a beast that did NOTHING to you! Your lucky I didn't go insane, or I would have killed you!" That last bit made Celestia take a steps back. But she quickly recovered. Celestia open her mouth to resort but I stopped her "Save your lies! If you and your ponies want a monster, THEN YOU'LL GET A MONSTER!" I yelled before I roared, sending my curse onto her and the rest of Cantorlot Castle. She and every other pony turned to stone instantly. I then roared with laughter at the sun monarch, her face forever frozen in fear. Relaxing I then looked towards the maze with a sinister smile, before I disappeared in a black cloud. I then began to float over to the maze, or what was left of it as it had caught fire, with the six mares looking at Discord, who was laughing maniacally. POV change Twilight W failed.... celestia I failed you, chaos will rain forever...... " Well isn't that a bummer?" A voice echoed, so deep that it struck with fear. A black cloud suddenly appeared then condensed into..... a hydra? "Poor little ponies, where your friendship now?" Orochi cackled. "Did you take care of old celly?" Discord spoke to the creature, to which it replied "Ha! She is getting a taste of her own medicine, I can show you my handy work later." "What did you do to her!?" I demanded. He snorted then looked to Discord. " Well discord, it's been fun but I think I am going to retire for a bit. I'll be in the Everfree Forest if you need me, I still owe you." Discord then pout like a child "Oh come on, you'll miss some beautiful chaos." He wined, " Oh, I'll visit every now and again, but I just wanted to get my revenge on Celestia. I came to Equstria for peace after all, which was denied by those ponies. I still intend to have some peace and quiet. You have fun with your new toys." He said grinning at me which sent shivers down me spine. I heard him muttered 'Love and acceptance my none existing ass........' With that he faded away in a black smoke and headed towards the forest. POV Change Orochi Condensing inside the old castle, I dug my heads into the ground, my shrine only visible 'Perhaps I can turn this castle into some sort of lair? Hmmm. Maybe I could ask Discord. Or maybe I could summon demons like in the game? with the thought I fell deep asleep. Author's Note I had this in my mind for a while now and decided to try and make a fanfic. Please to point out mistakes.
Chapter 2Perhaps sleeping wasn't the best thing, despite the fact I been looking forward to sleep for a such a long time that I don't even care to define that desire. The reason as to why it was a bad idea, is because fate decided to be a jerk and had Luna not be in castle when I cursed it. To say she was pissed that I petrified her sister is an understatement. "Orochi!!" A voice echoed in my mind, before it's owner, that being Luna, appeared before me. "Luna? Hmmm... that's right, you were.... What her plot....Nightmare Moon?.... I suppose you finally came to your senses?" I spoke to which she replied "Nay, t'was the Elements Of Harmony that us free, but that's not-" before I interrupted, my fire helm tilting "The Elements Of what now?" Luna had recoiled like I had asked her to commit suicide, and because well they're ponies, that reaction is understandable, seeing as suicide is very rare in Equstria. "How can thee not knowest of the very thing that defeats thou?!" She shout. I snorted "Two things: one: no one talks like that anymore, two: Sunbutt used a Cockatrice." She shook her head before glaring at me. "No matter, thou will return Celestia-" "To her normal state? Nah pass.." she glared at me harder " You will I am the princess of the night and you wil-" I roared out in anger "THE SAME PRINCESS THAT TRIED TO BRING A ETERNAL NIGHT" I bellowed " Which I might say... was a terrible idea from the beginning! WHAT WHERE YOU THINKING!? IF YOU HAD SUCCEEDED THEN THE WORLD WOULD HAVE PERISHED!" If she wasn't taken back by my roar she is now. "W-what do you mean?" Her eyes wide in fear, her ye olden speech stopping. "Without the sun, Equstria and any neighboring nations would have frozen to death, if starvation didn't get to them first. Not only but the other half of the world would burn!" I explained "W-w-what?" The pony was now on the verge of tears, which normally I'd feel bad, but my angry ruled over my sympathy. "The sun doesn't simply vanishe, it appears on the other side of the world, meaning it would be a eternal Day!" The tears now flowed freely, snapping me out of my rage. Taking in a deep breath I stated calmly "I trust you can rise the sun?" She shook her head "Fine... I'll remove the curse, I rather not have the world end, but a warning..... leave me alone, no matter the reason, even if you or your ponies are dieing. I'll no part of it. Do I make myself clear?" She nodded, a little confused and shocked at the conditions "Now... BE GONE!" I roared as she was thrown out of my mind. 'Perhaps I shouldn't have blown up at her like that' I thought to my self, before shaking my heads. "Hmm, she shouldn't have been so arrogant, er or is it ignorant? (Yes this is a question), but I could have been a little more gentle..." My mind then began to rest. Waking up I thought to myself 'I don't expect Celestia to upheld the deal, in that case I'll put a different curse, one that can let her raise the sun and keep her from attacking me. Grinning to myself I left and turned into a black cloud then headed to Canterlot. Appearing in the throne room, I began to remove the curse while placing another on celestia. Once finished she wobbled a little bit, before her eyes settled on me "This only because I don't want the world to be destroyed. You better withheld the deal." I said before leaving before she can question me. "Sister!" A voice rang out as a blue blur embraced Celestia "Luna, what did he mean by deal?" Luna then looked down in shame. Returning to the old castle I decided to get some practice in and try to some work limps. Results where... nonexistent. No paper wearing apes bowing to me and getting to work. Sighing in disappointment, I then move some carp to make some more room, as well as using my Earth Helm to strengthen well, ceiling and columns. After which I make use the Water Helm to make a small pool. I may be a demonic serpent but I like my water. Finishing up I felt something bounce off of my head, hard. Wincing in slight pain, I looked over the object, at first thinking it was a rock, but looking closely is was a.... Author's Note I actually updated a fanfic! Now this time I'm thinking dear old Orochi should meet his first fellow displaced. But who? We'll see next time. Please do point any mistakes, like, comment no flame though and I see you guys later.
Chapter 3Looking at it, it was a stone Talisman, of some kind. Willing it to levitate, using the Helm Of Darkness, I took a closer look. Surprisingly it looked like the…..Oh whats it called… Dungeon Heart from Dungeon keeper, the second one in the franchize. Confused at such a thing appearing here, I then heard a voice "I am Rin the Dungeon Keeper. If you are a hero fear not my darkness for I am immune to its taint. If you need my aid in battle or my expertise in dark magic call me and I'll come if I can." “Rin the Dungeon Keeper?” I whispered, or I would if not the 8 Heads speaking in unison so it wasn’t so silent. Levitating the… token I spoke “Rin the Dungeon Keeper, I, Orochi, call out to you!” Then the world around me was bathed in light. The ground in front of the head holding the talisman broke open into a seemingly bottomless pit and fout crystal pillars rose up around it. It looked like one of those portals from the dungeon keeper games. Soon two ponies in black, skeletal looking armor hopped out and looked around. Only looking at me for a moment before looking up to the sky. “It is clear my lady.” One of them said causing a nine tailed fox wearing a black crown on her head to come up from the portal followed closely by Trixie and Vinyl scratch. She looked up at me and cocked her head to the side before speaking. “Sup?” She asked casually. “Greetings…” I said, all my helms focusing on her, well minus the Lighting Helm, that hat always gets in it’s eye sight. After a moment of awkward silence her left ear twitched a bit. “Greetings, My name is Rin. Those two-” She said as she pointed to the two in armor. “Are my black knights Unyielding Blade and Swift Blade. And these two are my warlock Trixie and my vampire Vinyl.” “Trixie is not a warlock! Trixie is far too great and powerful to make deals with demons. She is a sorceress.” Trixie corrected in a miffed sounding tone. “Right...Anyways for what reason have you called?” Rin asked. I answered “ Well, it was mostly out of curiosity. I assuming you’re not of this world? You’re life energy is not in sync with it.” Ah yes, my Light Helm can sense Life energy, in close proximity. “Oh, I see you’re new to this. Alright I’ll explain but first I’m going to need you to move five feet to the left and then back again.” She said as she sat back and waited. Following her instruction I floated left then back, my eight pairs of eyes watching her. I do feel a little miss trust, but that is mostly due to the ponies, and her dark magic. But I myself use dark magic, so who am I to judge? She just nods at my movement. “Thank you. I always wondered how that character from the game was able to move around with eight heads attached in a circle like that. It never showed any more than a shadow in the cutscenes. Now pay attention class.” She said as she let loose a burst of dark magic and was suddenly dressed up like a teacher. Even had the desk and a black board behind her and there were giant student’s desks in front of each of my helms. I used my Fire Helm to lift the Lighting Helm hat a bit so it could see. Yes all helms are connected to one mind, but for some reason I think of them as individual beings. Perhaps I have scetsophania? “Now you and I are what is known as displaced.” She said as Trixie walked up dressed like super saiyan Goku. “Why must Trixie wear such ridiculous clothes? And nopony should have this much mane gel.” Trixie complained while pointing to her spiky mane but was silenced with a look from Rin. “As I was saying Displaced or dimensionally misplaced are those who get sent to other dimensions and stuck there. Most of the time as a character from a show, game, book or so on. This is normally done by a god level being of the void who calls himself the merchant who would sell memorabilia or props from whatever you get displaced as and given a swift kick out of your world and into this one for no reason as far as I can tell then a strange sense of humor.” I chuckled a little at that “There are many displaced in the equestrian multiverse which you can summon or be summoned by with tokens like my mini dungeon heart. Any questions class?” She asked as she lowered her fake glasses with a paw and looked up at me. “An item like this?” I asked summoning the sword into existence, stabbing through the Wind Helm’s desk and into the ground. Said helm give the Darkness Helm the sink eye, while the latter gave a sheepish smile. Yep totally Scetsophanitic. “ What it’s name again?” “Yes that would do nicely. I’m afraid I can’t recall the name but you don’t really need it to make a token. To create a token look deep within yourself to find your essence. It will be just barely distinguishable from your magic. Then push some of it into the item and say the massage you want it to hold out loud and it will record it.” She said as she waits and watches. Summoning my essence I created Eight different orbs that then combined into the Serpent Crystal. Closing my eyes I began to think of a message. Then I spoke it “ I am Orochi, the Eight headed Serpent of the Natural Elementals. Be you a friend call out to me in your time of need. But be warned; should you summon me with ill intend, your soul will burn…” I then tossed it into the air and watched it vanish. Then I summoned another to give to Rin. “Hm, Issun was right it does look like some kind of berry…” I stated mostly to myself. “Oh thank you.” Rin said with a happy smile as she took my token and it vanished in her paws. “So you live in the old castle? A bit close to that tree for my taste but to each their own. Would you like some help fixing the place up? Perhaps chat a bit? I really don't want to go back at the moment. Your summons saved me. I got cornered by a foreign dignitary who just started talking about potatoes and the many ways of growing and using them. POTATOES!” “That would be appreciated. Perhaps you could help with summoning the Imps I need. And Potatoes? Really?” I said to her smiling, and a scaly eyebrow rised at the end. “ Well as you said to each his own. Anyway I’m happy to get you out of politics any day. Political figures have screwed me over in the past so a little payback is welcomed.” I added. My wind Helm smiled a bit larger, then was smack downwards by my Earth Helms as it read its “thoughts”. The rest of my Helms giving it the sink eye as the Wind Helm moved around in a daze the classic stars flying around his head. “Unfortunately I can see nothing but that headache in the future.” She said with a deprest shake to the head as she opened another of her portals in the ground and twenty imps popped out of the ground and lined up military style. “Alright troops it's time to do what you do best! Cleanse this place of its dirt, grime, and insectoid invaders and fortafy every inch of it! Now move out!” She shouted causing them to jump in the air and backflip into a teleportation. I could hear work being done all around me like I was in a construction site. Only one imp was still in the room and he was clearing the place and fixing the walls like crazy. “They’re all at level ten so they have teleport and the haste spell. And because they can’t get tired and don’t need to eat or drink I say this place should be good as new in about… fifteen to twenty minutes.” She said aloud as she watched the one imp work. “ Impressive…. So what do you wish to speak about?” I said, my speech patterns changing once again. ‘I wonder if I can create my own minions, I would certainly like Ninetales and/or The Crimson Helm as bodyguards.’ I thought to myself. Then I chuckle lightly ‘ Those green Imps would be perfect for trolling others’ “Well, tell me about yourself? Are you new to this world? Or maybe a stoner?” she asked as she conjured up a comfortable looking couch and relaxed in it. “ The latter unfortunately. The ponies were terrified of me, I don’t quite blame them cuz I do look threatening, but I thought they would look past that. Imagine my disappointment.” I growled in irritation, my Poison Helm trying and failing to keep up with the Imp with its eyes. “ I may have cursed canterlot when I escaped, but I removed it and put a different one on Celestia, so she can still do her job, but if she comes for me she’ll get a nasty surprize.” Then I winced a little remembering that I unnecessarily blew up on Luna. I can see that Rin is frowning at my words. “I was lucky to be sent to my world before Celly was born and her more understanding mother Faust found me and even had me adopted into her family as her sister. Despite raising them to be better my little Celly hates dark magic and only puts up with mine because I’m her aunt and taught her that she shouldn't be so quick to judge so I can see your Celestia jumping to conclusions. I must ask what the curse you placed on her does?” Rin asked. “So few realized that there is no Good or Evil Magic, only Light and Dark, and Light isn’t necessarily good as dark isn’t necessarily evil, magic is just magic.” I spoke before answering her question “ From what I know it’s supposed to cause pain equivalent to being impaled, as well can cause horrific illusions. I toned down the pain and illusions so she doesn’t go insane. I do not doubt she could send others, but I made Luna promise to leave me alone if I returned Celestia back when I cursed Canterlot.” I then thought for a moment “That reminds me, Maybe I should free Discord, I do owe him for freeing me.” “ I know that she isn’t mine but I still don't appreciate such a curse being used on her. Though I should warn you that though it will take her by surprise once she is tough enough to muscle through such pain and can use the elements of harmony to remove such a curse. Still I think I need to go have a word with this world's Celestia about judging the cover of a book. Care to come or would you rather watch through a scrying mirror?” she asked. “To be fair we didn’t get a chance to talk it out and the unfair fears of her subjects clouded her judgement, and I rather watch through a mirror, as my presence could unintentionally activate the curse.” I stated “Perhaps it was I who acted out of line, but we shall see.” At my words she nodded and conjured a mirror and casting a spell on it so now it shows whatever Rin is seeing before creating a portal and jumping through with her knights. All of my Helms now were focusing on the mirror, well seven were the Helm Of Fire fell asleep for one reason or another. The classic snot bubble growing and shrinking with each snore. Rin emerged in Celestia’s bed chambers and looked to her sleeping form ”Must... resist… urge to dip her hoof in warm water.” She whispered to herself as she walked up and booped her on the nose, I couldn’t contain my laughter when I heard that. “Celestia wake up I need to speak with you.” She said as she kept poking her in the nose. ‘Who knew she could be such a heavy sleeper.’ I thought to myself still chuckling as I watched her continue to poke the lazy sun monarch. ‘Wake up already!” The view cocked to the side as Rin hummed in thought. She then conjured up some art supplies and started painting Celestia’s face up like a hobo clown. Yet again I was unable to breath at the sight, a certain song began playing in my head ‘ Troll lol lol yahohoho’. When she was done with that Rin sent the art supplies away and picked up the sleeping princess in her tails and created a new portal and took Celestia to a beach somewhere and tossed her into the water. Celestia shot up in surprise while the paint was completely unaffected by the water. “Finally you’re awake. Now we can talk.” Rin said to her. ‘Wait why wasn’t the paint- nah i won’t question it’. Nothing really makes much sense anymore. But then again, as a certain chaos spirit says,’What fun is there making sense?’ I stopped my train of thought and then listened to their conversation. Getting out of the water, Celestia composed herself, which looked hilarious with the paint. “ Was the water really necessary?” She remarked “ And if you needed an audience with me you could of made an appointment.” Rin answered “ Sorry about that. I tried to wake you the normal way but no amount of shaking and nose booping would wake you. And after that failed and I transported you to this island, literally on the other side of the planet you wouldn’t do any more then drool. As for the audience I’m afraid I couldn't wait for sunrise...well sunrise in Equestria. I won't be in this dimension that long.” Rin answered. Celestia looked at the nine tailed fox in shock at the mention of being on the other side of the planet. Even more so when she mentioned about being in this dimension. “ Wait what?” Her composure faltering. I could see Trixie struggling to hold in her laughter. I also notice a flash like Rin just took a picture. “ Well then who are you and what do you want?” Sunbutt asked then her eye harden a bit, ‘ I think she can sense Rin’s Dark Magic’ I thought to myself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z53gt8yihYc “Let me tell you a story princess. A long time ago there was a powerful being. This being wielded god like power and he used it to go to different worlds.” As she told her story a large bubble appeared showing what looked like a shadow puppet show with human shapes. “When he went to those worlds he would go to gatherings. Much like costume parties and he would sell thing to those who attended. But what his customers didn’t know was that when you bought something from him he would use his great powers to cast them through the void into new worlds away from everything they knew. But not only that he would change them into something based on the costume they wore at those gathering and what they got from him.” At this part the image of the merchant danced and laughed as people fell through the floor into an empty void, reaching up as if trying to grab ahold of their worlds and their bodies warped and distorted into new forms. Some of which are monstrous in appearance. “He would send them to worlds that would shun and hate or just be deadly to them for his entertainment.” It then took color and it it shifted from what looked like a cross between a robot and an undead to a Dr. Doom to an image of Twilight among military humans searching for a way home. Then it went back to shadows and depicted a scene of me wandering lost and looking for ponies but they would just scream and run or attack on sight. “The merchant likes the conflict you see. Like reading a story. There were many among his victims that were given the forms and or powers of villains and monsters from works of fiction in the worlds he would take them from. I am one of them and we are called the displaced. Which brings me to the topic at paw. Let's face it, you know that your subjects are skittish and overreact to anything they don't understand to the extreme. It's like that in most Equestrias out there and more often than not results in the unfortunate new individual being attacked and persecuted for no reason. Which leads to the rumor mill spinning out of control and someone gets labeled a monster for being something he or she can’t control.” Rin tells her. Celestia looks onward, shock very apparent was etched onto her still painted muzzle. It was also quite clear struggled to find words to respond. Doing a very convincing impression of a gaping fish, which made all the funnier with the paint. There was another camera flash in the mirror. ‘heh, i need to remember to ask her for some copies’ I thought to myself. “S-so whats this have to do with me?” To which I facepalm...or would have if had hands… ‘How…? Just how….?’ The view in the mirror was covered by a paw that came flying at it for a moment before moving away. “...Like I said we are given new forms and powers from works of fiction in the worlds we come from. I was given the powers of a Dungeon Keeper so my body produces dark magic naturally weather I want it or not. In this world there is one given the form of one of the big bads in a game called Okami. Perhaps you’ve seen him. He will have powers of eight elements of magic and a head for each one including light and dark. Is that a good clue?” She asked in a deadpan. After a LONG silence I got impatient and used My helm of Darkness to read her mind… and what I got was : We’re sorry, you’re host mind has crashed, please wait while we reboot with cuteness: Normally I’d laugh at this sense it’s just like with Silverquill, but that it was Celestia was just confusing. Rin walked up to her and knocked on her head a few times but got no response. “Fun fact. In the world I was sent to I was adopted into the equestrian royal family before my Celly was born and like any good aunt I did a lot of babysitting. I have lots of baby pictures and can grow myself and anything I have giant size. If you want me to show your baby pictures to entire cities at once just sit there and say nothing.” Rin said. “Wait WHAT?!” THAT got her brain working again. I sent a quick telepathic message to Rin ‘Show me when you get back’ “Wait you were talking about Orochi? He’s a...displaced right?” Rin just nodded. “Fine, I suppose I could tal-” Before she said anything I teleported right there, it takes a lot out of me so I don’t often do much. and just a soon as the curse started up I removed. “Hello.” I spoke smiling cheekily. “ Well I’m ready for that talk.” Again she stood shocked before shaking it off, myself barely holding back my laughter. “ Yes, I suppose, but I wish to get my sister, but she is currently off on royal duty with the dragons”. --------------Elsewhere------------ “WHAT WAS THAT LIZARD?!” Poor Queen Almidalla was not having a good day at all. “So you’ll have to wait for now.” She responded. “Yes, I rather have both princesses to be present in the discussion.” I agreed “Great! Now you two just need to set a time and place for the magic of diplomacy to work. The pin is mightier than the sword as they say.” Rin said happily as she clapped her forepaws. “Well said Rin. I believe a day after your sister returns would be sufficient, as it will allow you to explain a few things before our meeting.” I stated “I believe that two days after Luna returns would be best. As there are other duties that must be taken care before hoof.” Celestia voiced. “That is agreeable.” I answered, before turning to Rin “ Rin, I thank you for your assistance. It has been most helpful. Call me anytime should you require my aid. Or if you just want to hang out if you want.” “I would like that. Hopefully my princess duties will thin out when the nobles figure out that just because I’m new to the job doesn't mean they can extort bits out of the treasury through me. I still can’t believe that stallion tried to get alimony out of me by claiming I got him pregnant.” Celestia facehoofed at that “I know how you feel…” she said annoyed “My sympathies.” I added “So how do I send you back?” I asked “Oh thats easy. When you want to send a displaced you summoned back to their own world just say their name then our contract is complete. But before I go I would like to ask Celestia something. Are you familiar with magic makeup? I want to know if I can get any in this world. Its makeup or facepaint that won't come off till it's magic runs out like a timer.” ‘So thats how it works’ I thought to myself “The potent stuff won’t come off for weeks.” “Yes, I know this magic.” Celestia said, before smirking then adding “Ah, you’re the pranking type are you?” Oh the...something, it’s not irony I know that for sure. “ I’m a kitsune now and it's in our blood and brain chemistry. Also I used the last of my supplies recently and have been meaning to restock. I need to get back at my Celly for glueing my crown to my head.” She said as she tugged at her crown a few times to emphasise her point. “I can get back myself after I got some. Oh and my imps finished with your place in nineteen minutes.” She told me. “Need a portal to Canterlot before I go? Or can you get to the opposite side of the planet on your own?” She asked sunbutt. “I’d like a portal please.” Celestia answered with a nod. Rin noded and the earth opened up into another portal for her. After Celestia went through and Rin closed it Rin burst out laughing myself following afterwards. Recovering I then got an idea “Hey Rin, before you go” my water helm suddenly spat out a large orb of water. The rest of Helms shot out different magic into the orb bathing it in color’s, before floating it to Rin. “Here’s some of that magical paint you needed.” I said as Rin summoned several empty buckets to contain each color. “Hmmm. This feels different than what you can get in stores.” She summoned a paint brush and dipped it into the black paint before painting a line across a tree which then fell off like it had been cut clean through. “...This is the paint from the game isn’t it?” Rin asked as she coked her head to the side. I answered “Ah no…. I didn’t know I could do that. Oh and its ink not paint.” Then I shook of my shock before looking at Rin “Well I believe this is when we part ways for now.” I stated “ I wish you luck with those nobles, Rin the Dungeon Keeper our contract is complete. And remember, I am there for when you need me.” I spoke Two portals opened up in the ground and out of one came the imps and the two mares that were left at my place who then flew into the other portal followed shortly by the knights. Just before Rin flew through she called out. “By the way. I sent Celestia back to Canterlot like she asked but she should have asked for a more specific destination!” She then disappeared into the portal and it closed up leaving no sign that the sand had been moved. I chuckled before shaking my fire helm. I then returned to my black cloud form and teleported myself back to my new and improved palace. -------Meanwhile----------- At the Canterlot Zoo the janitor, Mr.Pooper Scooper had just finished cleaning up a particularly nasty mess that was the result of young ponies sneaking in food to feed the animals...again! When he heard a surprised yelp coming from just around the corner. Quickly he ran over and stopped dead in his tracks. Before his eyes was princess Celestia wearing clown makeup just standing in the monkey cage with two of the monkeys climbing all over her and one swinging from her tail. The princess and the janitor just stood there in awkward silence for a moment. “Good morning.” Celestia said in a kind and pleasant tone as if nothing was amiss before gently lifting the monkeys off of herself and setting them on a tree in the cage and teleporting away. “...Nope.” Pooper Scooper said as he continued on his way out. Author's Note And there we go, this was a fun crossover with ClockWorkLich with his fanfic; The Beating Of My Heart. Go check it out! You'll won't regret it CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!
Chapter 4Reappearing in the castle with my eyes closed, I wondered what my new home would look like. After a few seconds, I opened them. I was in the main hall, it's walls,columns, and floor were marble, a red carpet with golden trimming and a diamond pattern going straight up through the middle, ending in a arrow. There were Japanese style painting, one of which depicted a White Wolf staring at the sun, and another a beautiful tree that reminded me greatly of the spirit tree from Ori and the blind forest. Moving the throne room, there were no thrones, and instead was a hole for me to sleep, said hole had a sort of staircase going inward. Next to it were eight small pools of water, each lightly shimmering with a golden glow. Layering the pools were a short of polished bluish stone. To the four corners of the throne room we're potted cherry blossom trees, each a least a foot higher then Celestia. On the left and right wall two large stain glass windows stood proud. On the left, one showed a wolf with red markings and flame howling as the sun shown over it, another showed a small while creature looking similar to stitch, eyes closed with its legs crossed in mediation, blue light shinning beside it. To the right was a beating and broken human knight standing defiantly against a shadow with glowing red eyes, with his sword broken raised at the shadow, his shield missing it's top left corner, refusing to back down. The other showed another knight in dark blue armor standing protective in front a injured wolf with a sword by its side, against a black figure with large white eyes and a maniacal grin. Now unfortunately do to my size I couldn't see the rest of the rooms, the throne room and main hall being the only ones I could fit in (and the fact I'm lazy). I was able to see three hallways each with there own large metal door. 'Hmm, this nice. Very very nice.' I thought to myself. 'Now I wonder if I can summon imps and or minions of some sort. ------------Time skip---------- After hours I finally manage to summon a green imp. Well by 'summon' I mean create. I made so it was dopey, created another slightly smarter and place them as castle guard at the entrance. The rest of the castle had black imps and yellow imps, with occasional red orge as well as three bodyguards for the three hallways. Blight was the first, only different thing about him is that I made him silent. The second guard was a smaller sized Crimson Helm, eight feet taller then celestia, and had an extra set of arms and swords. The final guard guard was Ninetails, which I renamed to Kynubi. He was much more modest, and if he were to fall in battle, he'd teleport away till I tell him to return. Now, I was left to do nothing for a while till Celestia comes. 'Perhaps another displaced will summon me? Well I'll just have to wait and see. Actually now that I think about it, my size could be a problem when summoned. Then I remembered an old spell I attempted days before I was sealed. -------Time Skip-------- After many, MANY, long and difficult hours, I finally got it down... sort of. I haven't cast it yet, but I got the steps down. Now to cast it. Concentrating fluently, I could feel the magic I poured out move like water through the air. With a flash and crack, I transformed. I could not see it, but if one were to they would see 8 orbs emitting each Helm's respected elements. After circling a spot they shot down to the ground. Another bright flash and I could see again "Ugh.... did it work?" I groaned. At first I thought it failed as I could hear multiple voices, but then I realized they were higher in pitch. Looking back I see.... 'Ok, this is unexpected.' I see 8 Colts...er looking at each other. ' My Helms are no longer connected to a single body now!' The First colt was an Earth pony with a bright orange coat with a red mane and tail outlined with yellow in a sort wild fashion. His... er my eyes were a deep red. What I was surprised to see was a large Great Sword next to him. The sword itself had no hand guard, just the handle and the blade. The handle was very simple, just a rod with leather strapping. The iron blade was singled edged with a red gem near the base. Using his mouth he picked it up with no resistance and gave a few test swings. His Cutie Mark was the Symbol of FIre The second colt was also Earth pony, but larger with a light brown color coat and a smooth dark brown mane. His eyes also red. Next to him was a large, and I mean LARGE War Hammer. It was nearly three times his size! It looked a lot like Thor's Hammer, minus the Earth Kingdom symbol from Avatar on it. His Cutie Mark was the symbol of Earth. Next was lean Unicorn with a deep blue coat and a striming Cobalt mane. Same eyes. By his side was a long spear made of a white wood as the shaft and a large tooth as the tip with a light blue ribbon tied to it. He bore the Mark of Water. The other Unicorn had a peach coat and a spiky bright yellow mane. He was levitating a Rapier with a golden handle and hand guard and a steel blade. He held the Mark of Lighting The other two were pegisi ' I believe that's how you call it' one a dark purple coat and a lavender mane. His weapon, which was clutched in his mouth was a long dagger, which looked like a black Elven dagger from Skyrim with a silver blade. His flank was increscent with the Mark of Poison. The other had a light green coat and a white mane, the mane looking like it was in a windy storm, but in the way that it looked good. His weapon was twin blade....which he was using with the experience of a master...somehow. This was Wind. The last two were Alicorns (I can hear a few groans from people) One pure white, the other pure black. Both had scythes that looked similar to Soul from Soul Eater, only pure white and black respectably. Their manes cover their left eye. They were Light and Darkness. We...me...they....oh I'll just say Me and Helms, stared at each other "...." "...." "..." "Well this is interesting" I spoke, all helms doing the same. More staring. After a minute or two, the Helms started exploring like they had their own minds.....which they did! Kind of! It was more a sort of copy of my own mind that connected to a hive mind...without a queen.... that's the best way I could describe it... and we also still speak at the same time.... After five minutes we recollected to our true form... now I'm starting to sound like Trixie. Any I then float to my resting place and slept. 'That transformation is going to need getting use to....' I thought before sleep claimed me.
