The Relics of the Past

“Your mother?” Twilight asked eagerly, wanting to know more about her teacher's past. The image expanded and soon wrapped itself around everyone, making it appear as they were there. The was a thick cloud cover above them, but it did nothing to hide the massive mountains that surrounded the area.

“Wow! Some pony is really lazy.” Rainbow commented “They need to get rid of all of those clouds.”

“Oh my! How beautiful!” Rarity cried out. Buildings of various sizes were all around them, each and everyone of them crafted in ways that no pony has seen before. “Look at the arches! And the colors!”

“What they hay are they doing?” Applejack asked, pointing a hoof at two strange creatures standing on the poles. “They look like they are fighting!”

The two creatures jabbed out with fist and feet, constantly maneuvering from one pole to the next in quick fashion. They watched in awe as they performed moves that would of left other ponies scrambling just for a footing.

“They are training.” Celestia answered, they watched as the view changed to another section, watching more of the creatures hold various poses, attacking one another, or simply sitting down and meditating. “It is part of being a Shaolin Monk Warrior.”

“Um...Why do they do that?” Fluttershy asked weakly. “They look like they are training to hurt somepony.”

“What you must understand Fluttershy,” Celestia sighed. “When this practice was created, it was a dark time for them. They are training to be patron saints, to help guide and protect people from various curses or ailments. However, their mode of transport was only limited to walking, and there was many bandits and raiders that would attack and kill them for their possession.”

“Thats horrible!” Applejack cried out, watching as young beings that looked as old as Applebloom held a stance with complete focus, not moving a single inch.

“Indeed it was.” Celestia continued, “So they train themselves to fight back, just to survive. This evolved and changed the entire structure of being a Shaolin Monk. Do not think of them as violent beings, they treasure life and will only kill if left no other option. They believe that if they nourish life around them, in return, this will allow them to be stronger as a gift.”

“Does that actually work?” Rainbow doubt that could actually work out that way.

“Master Xing was the Elder Master of the Western Temple. He was about 104 years old when he met my mother.” Celestia said with a smile. “If he was still alive today, I doubt even an army of changlings would be able to take him down.” Twilight and the rest of group eyes widen in surprise, all 6 of them was barely able to fend them off before they were over run. To think that an old being like this Master Xing could do so was frightening thought.

The view changed to an elder human as he walked through the temple, his walk showed no signs of pain or trouble. Many of the younger humans stopped to bow him, which he only gave them a small nod, allowing them to move on.

“Oh, look at his robes!” Rarity gushed as she examined the elder human. The elder was bald, but had a long graying beard, a rather peaceful look on his face. His clothes were indeed simple, but looked very durable, the colors on the clothing were a shade of light orange and red, with small patterns knitted onto them.“They look so simple, but completely functional as well! And that necklace he wears. Princess, does the necklace mean anything?”

“The necklace is called Prayer beads.” Celestia answered, she was looking at the elder with a faraway look in her eyes. “They use them as they pray or to meditate.”

“Is this Master Xing?” Twilight asked, taking note of her teachers face. Celestia smiled and nodded to Twilight.

“Very good Twilight.” Celestia praised her student. “Indeed, this is Master Xing, Elder Master of the Western Shaolin Temple and my caretaker for the first few years of my life here at the temple.”

They watched as the Master Xing walk through the temple grounds, all the ponies watching the surrounding area with interest.

“Oh wowie! That looks like good places to party! Oh! I got an idea for my parties! Oh look! Rock farming!”
“Oh, all those robes just gave me some fabulous ideas!”
“Hmm....I could use some of those fellas there on the farm, if there kicks are up to snuff.”
“Oh, look at all the little animals!”
“Just these memories alone could last me a full year of studying into these people!”
“Wow! Really? Those are really lazy ponies, I could of clear that overcast in 10 seconds flat.”

Celestia chuckled and shook her head. “No one controls the clouds, Rainbow.”

“Wha!? Really?” Rainbow looked at Celestia with surprise.

“Back then, the natural world was in control of the weather....sort of.” Celestia said.

“Like the Everfree Forest.” Twilight said out loud, then frown. “What did you mean by 'Sort of', Princess?”

“I will explain later on, for now, watch.” Celestia stated, pointing a hoof at the view before them. They watched as Master Xing walked into a large court yard, the sky above began to rumble menacingly. The clouds began to spin and twist, lighting spread across the sky like a angry god. Master Xing frown as he looked up at the churning sky.

“這是什麼奇怪的力量，我覺得我周圍?” (What is this strange power I feel all around me?) Master Xing said outloud.

“Whoa! What the hay was that?!” Applejack said out loud. “Ah couldn't understand a word he said but...”

“The words just popped into my head.” Rainbow finished, looking at Celestia with amazement.

“The benefits of the viewing spell.” Celestia said quietly, silently pointing back at the scene before everyone.

“主星!” (Master Xing!) Two young humans ran up to the elder, “這場風波感到不自然，碩士興!” (This storm feels unnatural, Master Xing!)

Almost to prove their point, lighting began to strike all around the court yard. Surprisingly, Master Xing looked calm throughout the entire ordeal.

“平靜自己，弟子.” (Calm yourselves, disciples.) Master Xing barked at the two. He then turn back to the storm, frowning at the event unfolding before him. The storm grew worse, winds blowing through the area at high speeds. Dozens of monks ran around quickly, securing and preventing many items from being lost to the high winds. The lighting overhead condensed into a single point before blasting straight at the ground, right at the center of the courtyard. There was an small explosion of light before forming into a large ball of energy.

Master Xing's eyes narrowed, before he started walking towards the ball of light with purpose. “主星!” (Master Xing!) The two humans began to rushed forward to him, but Master Xing stopped them with a raised hand.

“不，留回來.讓我來處理這件事.”(No, stay back. Allow me to handle this) Master Xing then turn back to the energy, his body was tense and ready, in case things turn for the worse. The ball of energy slowly grew smaller until it vanished completely, but in its place, a single being stood.

Nearly a full head taller than the 5'4 Master Xing, the being stood on 4 legs, golden armor adorning its body. The hair on her head was dark brown in color, looking almost maroon in certain light. Her coat was pure white color, with deep sky blue eyes looking around the area . Her wings spread out from her back, nearly doubling her size, intimidating anyone that would dare attack her. Her horn glowed with power, its golden aura spreading from the horn on her head.

“Queen Faust.” Whispered Discord, his eyes looking upon the Alicorn with fond, albeit vague, memory. Twilight turn to Discord and Celestia, her eyes widen when she saw the look upon her teacher's face as she looked at Discord.

Envy.

Celestia looked away from Discord, quietly cursing herself, even after all these years that has past between the two. Celestia turn back in time to see her mother collapse onto the ground, a small whine of pain escaping from her lips.

Master Xing quietly step forward until her was right in front of her. The Alicorn looked up at Master Xing, her eyes looked unfocused, confused even.

“是什麼啊!” (What are- Ah!) Master Xing lean to the side, avoiding the horn that nearly impaled his face. He then back flipped away from the Alicorn as she tried to use her forelegs to hit him. She stood up, her legs shaking badly, blood dripping from her body. She said nothing as she rushed at Master Xing, trying her best to end his life.

“What in tarnation is she doing?!” Applejack exclaimed as she watched Celestia's mother try and kill Master Xing. Celestia said nothing, watching as Master Xing weaved through the physical blows like water or air. The Alicorn grew frustrated with her inability to hit the elder master, jumping away from him, her horn glowing brightly before unleashing a large bolt of magic.

Twilight and Rarity felt their breath leaving their lungs at the display of power. The power, even through mere memory, was powerful and pure. The mere thought that this mere human, a mortal, could even stand against this was laughable at best.

What happen next truly boggling the mind, especially Twilight's.

Master Xing began to spin quickly, his arms spinning around his body in several forms before jutting his fists out. One in front of him, and one above his head, barking out loud with force behind his voice. “梅花泉!” (Plum Flower Fist!)

An energy flowed out like a flower from his fist, impacting against the magic bolt with the grace of a speeding train. The bolt wavered before dispersing itself harmlessly through the air, the energy from Master Xing also dispersed as well. A tired look form on his face, but he stood strong, waiting for more attacks from Alicorn before him.

The ponies stood in complete silence, their jaws hanging from their skulls. Twilight's left eye began to twitch madly.

“What!?” Twilight looked at the elder master. “How?! What!?”

“How is that possible.” Whispered Rarity.

“That....was mighty impressive.” Applejack muttered.

“Wowie....” Pinkie said in awe.

“O-oh my....” Fluttershy looked from behind her hooves to see Master Xing still standing.

“That......was.....AWESOME! CAN WE SEE IT AGAIN!” Rainbow crowed, looking at Celestia with vigor. Celestia nodded her head, taking a close and concern look at Twilight. The image played again, although a bit slower at Twilight's behest. The group watched as the magic bolt was once again batted out of existence.

“HOW!” Twilight cried out in frustration. “How can he do that?! I can feel the magic coming from your mother, and this is just memory! How could he block something that powerful!?”

“Chi is a much more powerful force, Twilight.” Celestia answered her student.

“Chi?” Twilight turn to her teacher for the answer.

“Chi, sometimes called Qi or Life Force.” Twilight's ear perked up at this.

“Life Force....you mean...you mean he actually manipulated his very essence!?” Twilight looked at the Master Xing in new light.

“What do you mean, Twilight?” Pinkie asked, looking very lost, which was a new feeling for the pink party mare.

“He was able to manipulate his very soul, his very being, into a form of energy to be used.” Twilight clarified.

“You are partially correct, Twilight.” Celestia gently stated, giving her small smile. Twilight's ears flatten when she realize she was wrong. “He was able to manipulate the very surrounding around him into a force he could use.”

“Oh oh!” Pinkie jumped up and down quickly, waving her hoof in the air. “So that what you mean about nature helping back in return right? He ask all the plants, animals, and earth around him to help him fight!”

“Pinkie, that doesn't make any-” Twilight started, but stopped when Celestia laughed, nodding her head at Pinkie.

“A simple way of putting it Pinkie Pie, but yes, you are correct.” Twilight's jaw drop, stun that Pinkie managed to figure it out, her left eye began to twitch madly at this turn of events. She began to mutter quickly to herself, her hair beginning to fray. Discord took a step away from Twilight, a look of concern on his face.

“Is....is your student alright?” He whispered to Celestia, who was also looking Twilight with some apprehension.

“I....don't know?” Celestia answered, promising herself that she will talk to Twilight later.

“Ah.... I see. Well, when she loses it, let me know.” Discord muttered.

The memory played on, a look of disbelief appeared on the Alicorn's face, unable to believe what happen. Master Xing stood before her, his face tired, yet a calm aura surrounded him. The Alicorn grew angry and began to charge at him, but it was too much for her body to handle. She collapsed onto the ground, screaming out in pain as she tumbled on the stone courtyard.

Master Xing quietly walked up to the down Alicorn, a look of pity on his face. “誰給你這樣做嗎?” (Who done this to you?) he asked. The Alicorn looked up at him, her face filled with fear and regret. He sighed, holding up his hands, showing that he meant no harm. “我無意傷害你，傳說生物.我只希望能幫助.” (I have no desire to hurt you, fable creature. I only wish to help.)

The Alicorn stared at Master Xing, her eye boring into his own. The image began to waver and distort somewhat.

“Whats happening, Princess?” Rainbow asked Celestia

“Mother is currently reading his thoughts, trying to find out what he intends to do to her.” Celestia answered. After a moment, the image cleared up, and a look of relief spread on the Alicorn's face. Master Xing smiled at her, and turn to the two disciples standing ready and waiting.

“你們兩個！收集更多的人幫我帶她到診所.”(You two! Gather more men and help me carry her to the clinic.) He called out. Before the two men could leave, the Alicorn gave a small gasp of fear. The clouds above began to churn once more, this time it was far more violent than before. Master Xing spat at the ground as he gauged the energy forming around him. “這是什麼犯規能源!” (What is this foul energy?) Master Xing hissed.

Once more the courtyard was subjected to lighting strikes, cracks formed in the stones as the lighting stuck. Again a ball of energy formed in the center of the courtyard, before it disappeared leaving behind a figure in its wake.

It was big.

It was green.

It was heavily armored.

“Its hideous! What is it?!” Rarity cried out in disgust. They got their answer from Discord, who was hissing and growling at the image before them.

“Its an Orc.”

A/N: And End! Okay people, i got something you can be a part of. The Creation of SCP-1990-1 aka Celestia. I want you to create a SCP guide for her. Since i suck so hardcore at making one.

As of now, you only have to make the following:

Item:
Object Class: (Which to i have to note, this will be a Euclid class only and will be update to Keter at a later date)
Special Containment Procedures:
Description: (Which i ask that you only describe Celestia a younger Celestia, which we all know is to have pink hair when she was younger, with no markings on her flank. This is a must!)

There will be more to add later on. The best one i read will get a dedicate chapter along with the SCP being posted on the story. The winner will be able to have free internet cookies.

Prize:

and be called upon to create the rest of the SCP when the section of Celestia's history is finished.

Also like to thank EndGamer for doing a small proof reader part of this story.