My Little Hero

Chapter Five

Some hours later, I had a better feel of my body. I was moving more, making metal weapons and using my horn to levitate them and use them. I was so focused that I didn't notice Applejack walking in.

"What in tarnations is goin' on in here?" I heard her ask. I was in mid air as she had came in, several metal weapons of different kinds floating around me. There were throwing knives and shurikens in one wall. I floated there in the air and looked down at her.

"Oh," I said. "Hi." The weapons fell to the ground as I floated down. "I'll clean this up." My horn glowed as the weapons melted and snaked towards me. Most of it snaked around my neck, face, and hooves, forming into my jewelry and piercings again. The rest snaked off and formed into the tools that I found in the barn.

"I've never seen anything like that. Did ya know how to do that this whole time?"

"Kind of. I could do that in my world, but the magic here works differently than my world. I just had to work it out. Flying is new though."

"Well, aren't ya full of surprises," she said, impressed. "Any other tricks?"

"Not sure yet. Do I have to go to that party?" I asked, changing the topic. "I'm not a party per-I mean pony."

"Of course ya got to go. Pinkie Pie worked so hard on 'er party for ya. And everypony will be there. "

I rolled my eyes. "I don't like parties, and I don't like large crowds."

"Look, honey, ya want to get home, don't cha? Well, Twilight Sparkle will be at the party. So, we go, chat a bit with the other ponies, ya talk with Twilight, than we go. Deal?"

I sighed. I could always delay it for another day, but if I wanted to get home sooner, I had to see this pony. "Alright, deal."

"Alright then. Let's go get yer outfit from Rarity and head to the party." I sighed, but nodded. I would much rather keep my metal and coat nearby, but I'll have to make do.

We headed back into the village and to Rarity's place. I frowned at the hole as we entered, hearing Rarity upstairs talking to herself. We headed upstairs and I walked over to the hole. Now that I knew how to use my magic, I was about to use it to repair the floor.

"There," I said once I was done. "Now that I know how to do that."

"Oh, thank you," Rarity said, surprised. "I was going to get some help getting it repaired after the party, but thank you. It looks brand new. Anyway, your suit is ready."

She pulled away a curtain to reveal a pony manikin with a suit on it. Would that make it a ponykin? The suit was black and I guess would be this world's equivalent of a tux. However, it seemed to be laced with a fine fabric that I guessed she had made with some crushed gems. It was nice, though it wasn't my coat.

Despite the fact that I didn't really want to dress up for this thing, I had to hand it to Rarity. She had skills in making clothes. I could see her as a fashion designer. Hell, I was sure she was one or at least had done some designs for famous ponies in this land. They had that in this world, right? This land was similar to the real world so it only stands to reason they had famous ponies and similar jobs. I couldn't help but wonder what the pony equivalent of a hired assassin would be like.

"It's really nice," I told her. "You are truly a master of your skill."

She giggled with a slight blush, pleased. "Oh, thanks, but this was nothing," she said. "I made the fabric with black jasper." She started going on about other plans she wanted to do.

"Rarity," I said. "Calm down. I like it. It looks great. You didn't have to go all out. It's not like this is a big fancy ball."

"Oh, but I must make the best for new friends. I could never accept anything less than perfection."

"Shoot, Rarity, ya did more than enough for 'im," A.J. said. "Personally, I think he was fine with his coat. But it's up to 'im, he is the pony wearing it."

"It's great, Rarity," I said. "Though I much rather not make this into a big thing and wear just my leather coat, I'll wear this. This is really nice and I don't want your hard work go to waste. So, let me try it on." With that, I pulled off my coat. I saw her tensed up when I started to take the coat off, but she was surprised and relieved that I had pulled it off more easily. The metal I wore melted as my horn glowed and reformed into a pile nearby. I walked over to the suit and pulled it on. It didn't restrict my wings, in fact the clothes were made in a way so that my wings were free and fully in few.

"You like it?" Rarity asked. "I know you said you weren't a prince, but I couldn't resist giving that royal look to it. I mean, you are an alicorn."

I frowned a bit. "Umm, ya, thanks for that," I said. Knowing that fact changed my opinion on the clothes...completely. I wanted to stay away from royalty. I didn't want to be associated with royalty. And I certainly didn't want to look like one. But I had already said I would wear the clothes.

"By the way, does anyone know where the party is suppose to be held?" I asked, trying to not sound annoyed.

"Oh, I didn't think about that," Rarity said.

"Pinkie Pie told me it would be at Twilight's place," A.J. informed us. "I reckin' we should start gettin' ready."

I nodded. I looked at Rarity. "How much do I owe you for this?" I asked.

"Oh, no, no, no, I can't accept any payment from you. You're new here and this is for your welcome to Ponyville party. Think of this as a welcoming gift from me."

"Oh, no, that's too much."

"Nonsense. I wouldn't want it any other way."

I sighed. I wasn't going to win today. I just accepted it and followed them out of Rarity's place. The metal melted again and grabbed hold of my coat. The metal snaked through the air with the coat, following behind me.

"Where did you learn to do that?" Rarity asked, looking at the metal.

"This afternoon," I said. I was going to say something else, but was distracted by the frozen lake up ahead. "Umm, what's that?"

They both look and then at each other. A frozen lake in the middle of a Spring day. I could only think of one creature that could do this. We ran over to the lake to find Fluttershy and Discord skating around on the ice.

"Fluttershy. Discord. What in tarnations are ya two doin'?" A.J. asked.

"Oh, pardon me," Discord said. "I missed out in skating with Fluttershy this past Winter, so I asked if it was alright if we went skating before the party."

"I thought it would be fun," Fluttershy said. She saw the look that A.J. was giving Discord. "It's ok, Applejack. I'll make sure he turns the lake back to normal when we're done, right Discord?"

"Of course, Fluttershy. Anything for my friend." He looked over at me. "I see you got some new clothes for the party, Hero. You look just like a prince." I growled at him. "Oh, don't be so upset, I personally love the look, a lot more less depressing than that other look."

"Discord, be nice," Fluttershy said.

"But I am, Fluttershy." He sighed. "Oh well. I guess we should go get ready too." Fluttershy nodded and skated to the edge. Discord snapped his talons and the lake returned to normal as Fluttershy's skates disappeared. "See you there, every pony," he added before disappearing himself.

Fluttershy gave a smile before she looked at me and became shy again. She joined us as we continued to walk. It wasn't a moment later that I realized that we were heading to the large crystal like tree. I also realized that I was the only one dressed up. "Aren't you ponies going to dress up too?" I asked.

"I left some outfits for us at Twilight's place," Rarity said. "It's our best outfits for special occasions."

"Rarity, ya make us new outfits every week," A.J. said. "And ya always say it's our best."

"Yes, well, there's always room to improve on my best works."

I just rolled my eyes. "You ponies go ahead and go get ready then. I'll be there shortly," I told them.

"Good idea," Rarity said. "We wouldn't want you getting there before everything's ready, now do we?"

"Ya, sure," I said. Before they could say anything, I ran off. Once I was away from the other ponies, I spoke again. "You've been quiet, Namshiel."

I half expected the creature to appear as a pony, but thinking about it, it made sense that it did not. After all, it was a Denarian that was in my mind. The human skeleton draped in rags appeared beside me, falling into step. Despite it all being in my mind, the creaking of the bones sounded real as the feeling of someone walking next to me fell over me. His voice was dry and the jaws clicked as it spoke.

"I have been analyzing the situation, Master," it said.

"And?"

"It would have to say that the one called Discord would not have brought you here, Master. He is a creature of chaos, but he had befriended these...ponies," he said the word with disgust. "I doubt he would endanger them by bringing you here, Master."

I frowned. "Are you saying that I'm dangerous to these ponies?"

"Perhaps."

I couldn't deny that. "But he still has the power to do so. Even though it's unlikely."

"Perhaps."

"He also has the power to send me back."

"I don't think that he will though, Master. He may have the power of chaos, he is limited in other realms. Besides, he can't just interact with our world."

I frowned, thinking for a moment. Then I thought of something. "He's an Outsider!"

"I believe so, Master."

"Great. So, even if I get his help, I can get into more trouble with the White Counsel."

"More so than you already are?"

"Fuck you," I mumbled.

Outsiders were powerful creatures that were not of my world or the realm of creatures that exist along side mine. They were creatures that were like gods and can destroy the world. They can't come to my world by normal means and it was forbidden to summon one. Doing so meant a death sentence from the White Counsel, a governing group of wizards who maintain balance in the magical side of my world. I had ran into trouble with them because of my constant traveling through rifts. But since I wasn't technically using magic, they can't do anything about it. That didn't mean they like me. In fact, most of them would jump at a reason to take off my head. Doesn't help that have a Denarian in my head now.

"I only speak the truth, Master."

"Ya, ya. Still, he might be my best bet to get out of here. This Twilight might help also."

"Hey, Hero!" called a voice from above. I looked up to see Rainbow Dash. "Who are you talking to?"

"Myself," I said, which wasn't a complete lie. "I was thinking out loud."

"Gotcha," she said, flying down. "Hey, nice suit. Rarity did a great job."

"Ya, she did," I said, trying not to sound too disappointed. "Shouldn't you be getting ready for the party?"

"I'm heading that way now. What about you?"

"Letting the others get ready before I go," I said.

"Well, it should be starting soon. You better start heading that way yourself. I'll see you there!" She zoomed off to the crystal tree.

"Namshiel," I said. "Keep it on the down low, but be ready for anything. I have a feeling there's a reason I'm here and I may need your power."

"As you wish, Master." With that, the image faded.

I waited a little longer, letting them have time to get ready. I noticed a few ponies heading there, but I figured they were just ponies trying to get there early. I headed there once I noticed more ponies heading that way. I took a moment to set my coat and metal down around the side of the tree before I entered, only grabbing a few things from the coat and putting them in the pockets of the suit. Once I entered, I was greeted by A.J. She was dressed in a fancy cowgirl outfit. Even her hat was fancy. Just like mine, it was lined with what looked like a fabric that Rarity made with a rare gemstone. Rarity also decorated it with apples. I guessed that she had made outfits that best fit the ponies.

"'Bout time ya got here," she said. "Everypony is waitin' for ya. They sent me to go find ya."

"Sorry, was thinking about some stuff." I smirked a bit as I gave her a bow. "Shall you accompany me?"

"Heck ya," she said with a giggle, and a hint of a blush appearing over her freckles.

I smiled and walked along side of her. "You look lovely," I told her. "Rarity must take pride in her work."

"She sure does. Sometimes I think she goes overboard. But they're still nice."

"Much rather stick with the dirt?"

"Ya got that right, honey."

"Well, you still look nice."

I saw a hint of a blush on her again. "Well, that's mighty kind of ya to say."

As we walked, I looked around, seeing how fancy the place was. The more I saw, the more I felt like I was walking in a castle. The room we walked into even looked like a meeting room that made me think of the Knights of the Round Table. Though there were only seven chairs. Despite that, it was decorated with pink, blue, and yellow banners, balloons, and confetti. Along one side of the room was a table filled with food. Along the other wall was a DJ set up. There were lots of ponies there, some were dressed up too, including Applejack's friends.

Rainbow Dash looked like she was in a fancy rainbow. It was more slick than the others, I'm guessing so she could fly at her higher speeds if she needed to. Pinkie Pie looked like one of those 80's party girls with crazy colors. She also had random candies in her hair as hair ornaments. Fluttershy looked more like a 60's hippie. Her dress was Earth colors, greens and browns, and she wore butterfly clips in her hair. Rarity was like a walking gemstone, glittering with the light reflecting off of her. She had a more high end style to her outfit, like she belonged in an aristocrats party.

They came over to me, greeting me with excitement. Well, Fluttershy came over and smiled with the others. I guess she's still shy to talk with me. I didn't see Discord, however. I imagine that he was there somewhere, or maybe coming a little later.

"Everypony," called out Pinkie Pie, getting up on her hinge hooves and putting one hoof around me. "This is our new friend, Hero!" All the ponies there started to stump their hooves and cheered. "Now let's get this party started!"

She waved a hoof at someone behind the DJ station. She had white fur, or at least it looked white in this light, and her mane looked blue. She also wore purple lens glasses and wore a set of headphones. She spun a record on its edge on her hoof before popping it on her set up. Music started to blast out of the speakers and all the ponies cheered as they started to dance, mingled, and had fun. I did like the music.

"Come on, Hero," Pinkie said. "Let's dance!" She zoomed out to the middle of the open floor and started to dance. I just frowned.

"Go on, sugar," A.J. said, pushing me with the top of her head. "Go have some fun. Twilight will be here shortly for ya to meet her."

I just rolled my eyes and went to join Pinkie on the dance floor. She was a wild dancer and ended up getting distracted, thank the goddesses. While she was distracted, I went over to the refreshments and saw they were all mostly sweets. I wasn't a fan of sweets, so I just sighed and started to walk off. Dash spotted me as I was walking away and flew up to me.

"Hay, Hero," she said. "You wanted to see Twilight, right?"

"Ya?"

"Well, come one. She just came down." I followed her, taking flight and flew over the ponies. "Twilight, this is Hero," she said as we landed.

The pony we landed in front of had a light violet fur and a blue mane with a streak of pink and purple running through it. I noticed that she was dressed in one of Rarity's outfits, though it looked like she gave her a royal touch to it. I noticed the horn and wings she had and the twinkling stars on her outfit. Since I couldn't see it, I had to guess that her cutie mark had to deal with stars.

"Hello, Hero," she said with a gentle voice. "It's nice to meet you. I'm Princess Twilight Sparkle."