State of Mind and Soul

I wake to the soft light of the morning sun, the ray of light landing directly over my eyelids, waking me farther by the natural response to heighten blood pressure to awaken myself. I try to roll over to face the other way but I find the light in the room is omnipresence. No escape from the brutal, soft morning light. I open my eyes looking at my new room, finding a simple silk garb laying on what looks like a dresser, “They most of guessed.”

I slide out of bed, walking to the garb. I carefully take off the school uniform, setting it aside to get washed at a latter date.

After putting on the the silk pant and shirt, I find a note was hidden underneath.

“Dear Minato, I understand you yield from a different culture, so I am not sure if it is taboo for you to walk around unclothed. I ordered the royal to take measurments of you in your sleep and to quickly make a garment for you to wear till a better sition is established. Thank you for your understanding,  Almighty Princess Celestia.”

“I feel slightly violated.” I sigh as I take the evoker and belt. I put my belt on and the evoker in its holder and walking outside of my door.

“Sir!” I look to my side seeing a wide awake and alert Desperate Shield. He is in a salute but the perky grin on his face never left from yesterday, no, it got bigger, “How are you this morning sir?!”

“Tired.” I wave my hand for him to follow. He nods and falls in line behind me.

“Sir?”

“Yes Sheild?”

“Where are you going?”

“Hopefully the dining hall.”

“Sir it's the other way.”

“...Thank you Sheild.” I turn around, heading toward the other hallway. I quietly, and mentally, thank him and whatever gods that exist that he took the lead. We walk in a comfortable silence, the steady sound of his hooves clip-clopping on the marble floor while my silent walk a stark comparison.

“FOR THE HOLY SUN AND MOON!”

I turn around, my Evoker already in hand as my vision is tinted a light blue as the flap of wings come from behind. I watch as Desperate lets out a cry tackling the would be assailant to the ground, taking the knife to the shoulder and lets out a cry. My heart pumps in my chest and my thoughts immediately go dark, “PERSONA!” I point to my Evoker to my temple and pull the trigger. The thoughts manifest themselves, the part of me that is him began to colless into a physical form. I need to call out his name, it's a urge, “Thanatos.”

It responds to his name by letting out a bone chilling roar followed by a blast of energy, only to be visible by the dust collected on the blast. He then grabs the attempted assassin by the throat and begins to squeeze, “Why did you try to kill me?”

The assassin simply spits in my face. I wipe it off slowly mentally asking Thanatos to squeeze harder. The assassin lets out a loud squeak as the giant gloved white hands squeezed harder, slowly crushing him and surely breaking bones, “Tell me and you might live.”

“The order deemed you as blampous! You must die monster!” I smile as i wave my finger to Thanatos, he lowers his head. The metal resting on my on the top of my head.

“Let him go. We will follow the rules for now.”

“Yes, master.” The thick, gravelly, yet quiet voice. The very voice of death itself echos through the halls as the sound of shattering glass follows.. That sound denotes the meaning he has departed for this world, and returned to the sea of my soul.

The pony drops around 12 feet hitting the ground panting and coughing. I walk past the coughing assassin to Shield, “Hey are you alight?”

He nods trying to keep up his smile, “I have a story now don’t I?” I nod to him.

“Do you think it was poisoned?” He nods.

I fish around my seemingly infinite thinking of the anti-poison from the game. My hand hits a small vial. I pull it out and slide it in his lips, “Drink.” He immediately obeys, chugging the small vile quickly as I quickly pull out the knife. I then use it to cut off a part of the silk on my sleeve and put it around it as a makeshift bandage as day guards filed into the hallway, weapons at ready.

They immediately pin down the assassin with magic and hooves, “It's another extremist. How did you not get stabbed Prince Minato?”

I ignore that pony and focus on Desperate, “I'm ok Prince Minato. I am ok.” He smiles more as I motion for medics to get him. They somehow hoist him up on a companion of wings and magic, interlocking in just the way it creates a gunnery. Desperate waves to me and is escorted out of the area, most likely to medical wing.

Magician Rank 2

 “Which way to the kitchen?:

“Why sir? Your soldier just got stabbed!”

“And starving would do no good for both of us.” The soldier nods, pointing down a passage slightly bitterly, “If you were wounded defending Celestia, would you want her to visit you all the way, not allowing her to eat, or would you bare it so she could let herself care for herself?”

“The holy ruler of the sun does not need nourishment like mortals do!” The guard cries out taking a step forward.

I simply ignore him, going through the seemingly empty hall.

Somewhere near, a vortex opened and out popped a woman with blue pigtails, a weird anime school uniform that’d been accessorized, and had a red tattooed 01 on her shoulder. Her sky blue eyes observed her surroundings as a grey pegasus with a cybernetic right eye and a dark purple Alicorn stepped in behind her.

“This seems like a good place to locate a Displaced,” Said the woman in a synthetic voice, “I bet we’ll find one here.”

The Alicorn glared at the floor, “That’s what you said the last three times…”

It was then that the three saw a slightly short blue haired japanese teenager, one eye hidden behind his dark blue hair that screams unnatural but is perfectly coupled with, almost dead like, gray eyes, “Displaced?”

The woman gestured to him with a smile, “See? I told you we’d find one! He seems cool too!”

“Yes, we were bound to find a Displaced just going from here to there, random world to random world…” The Alicon grumbled under her breath.

The blue haired teen takes out a pistol and puts it to his temple, “Who are you?”

The woman pointed a thumb towards herself, “I am the great Hatsune Miku, champion of the interwubs and pop star to the ponies of Equestria!”

“Pardon her, she’s an absolute idiot.” The Alicorn said, rolling her eyes.

The blue haired teen, points to himself with his free hand, “Minato Arisato. Fool, Persona summoner with the wild card. And you, Miku, are a liar. The all accepted and loved champion of the interwubs is the Great Nyan cat.

“Tell that to Japan! Most people hate Nyan Cat! And let me tell you, that cat isn’t nearly as funny as people think.” Miku protested.

Minato siles deciding to end with his finisher, “You were invented to sell leaks.”

Miku’s face turned red, “You jerk! How could you be so mean to someone you've barely met!?”

“To top it all off, you come and think you're a pop ideal. But truly you are Just a puppet for tone deaf singers to sound good.”

Miku was vibrating in rage, “You… Bastard! You don’t even know me! And I can safely say that you’d fall into the bad OC category.”

Minato puts down the pistol smiling, a very creepy one, “Says the typical standard tsunade, recolored, one that seems to have developed an undeserved ego.”

Miku’s right arm turned into a sub machine gun. Her eyes were pure red, and small turrets appeared on either shoulder, “I came here to be nice, but all you care about is insulting my music!”

The purple Alicorn glared, “Wow, that must’ve been a low blow… She used to be a musician before turning into Miku.”

“And my friend just got stabbed protecting me from an assassin attempt. The only reason I'm not in the room with him is I need to eat and you all are stopping me from eating and visiting him.”

“Well I used to be a guy, and my girlfriend was murdered, plus I haven’t eaten in three days. Quite bitching about food and your insignificant problems, we could have gone there and told you why we’re here but you want to make this as hard as possible.” The purple Alicorn shot back.

“Actually, I was just having fun with a verbal dance of quips. You know, there are no other humans here and then here comes a pretty girl that seems quirky and fun. My fault if my words insulted you so, just on edge and wanting a bit of release where I can find it.”

“You think insulting my musical talent by calling me a puppet. That’s crossing the line.” Miku growled as her turrets disappeared.

Minato shrugs, “I’ve been only me for two days, still figuring out my powers and how to use them. The only Persona’s I can seem to summon with ease are three. But what is a displaced?”

The three newcomers sighed. The grey pegasus stepped forward, “A Displaced are like you, Miku, Brutalight and myself. People turned into something from the media and sent to Equestria or something of the like. I’m Derpigun by the way.”

Minato smiles a bit, “Most of my memories of media from a fandom were wiped. So better question, why are you looking for displaced?”

“There’s been a dispute…” The Alicorn, or Brutalight, said, “Two of these Displaced we’re talking about are trying to murder each other.”

He tilts his head wanting them to continue.

“They were Displaced as Venom, and Darth Revan. Lee Connors and Darth Folteren they call themselves. These two men have formed a rivalry-” Brutalight was interrupted by Hatsune.

“Lee injured the daughter of Folteren by amputating her wing off, so Folteren returned the favor by amputating Lee’s girlfriend.” Miku said, “Now the two started a war and all Displaced are invited to aid either.”

Minato sighs rubbing his head, “I have to side with Lee, Folteren sounds like an ass.”

“Ass for what? Attacking someone for hurting his daughter?” Brutalight asked, “I think Lee’s the ass!”

“But Folteren’s an evil psychopath who conquered Equestria in his dimension.” Miku countered, “I’m not siding with either, they were both assholes.”

“To each their own.” Derpigun shrugged.

“How long should I be gone?” Minato tilts his head.

“You can come and go as you please, you will not be killed, but if you are mortally wounded, you’ll be sent home for a few weeks.” Miku statted.

Minato shrugs, “With how much Death loves me, I'm not sure I can die. But all of this sounds fun.”

“I’ll be joining Folteren’s side,” Brutalight commented, “I prefer him. If you participate, you’ll receive a Sanity Shard, and if you with, Lee’s token…”

Minato rises his hand about to ask but is rudely interrupted.

“Token’s are a way of summoning other Displaced from other dimensions. You can make one by taking an object that represents you and placing a message describing yourself. You then drop it, and the void will do the rest.” Miku explained, “You can collect them easily, as they pop out of nowhere.”

Minato reaches in his pokcet, pulling out a tarot deck. He takes out the Fool and cites, “To those whose fate, luck, or some cosmic force willed this card to your hands. Hold it close to you and think of friends, lovers, parents, and children. Think of the bonds that make you up. Do this and I shall appear.”

Minato drops the now slightly glowing card and watches as it disappears, “Huh.”

“Boom.” Said Miku, “Now you’ll have tons of people who will most likely spam you with summons.”

“I’m hungry. Do you have any muffins?” Derpigun asked innocently.

“Muffins don't exist here.”

Tears brim the edges of Derpigun’s eyes as her bottom lip quivers. Little whimpers escaped her mouth, and Brutalight cringes.

“They might never exist here. Let's go see if we can bake our own though.”

Immediately, Derpigun brightened up(almost like Fluffle Puff) and made to follow. Brutalight leaned close to Miku and whispered.

“I’m glad I won’t have to fight with him.” Which received a nod.

Minato and Derpy walked through the door to the kitchen, the chefs immediately bowed, “Sir! Why are yo-”

“Can you make muffins?”

“We just made a fresh batch over there sir!” He points to where a tray of still hot muffins lay.

“Go on Derpy, go get the muffins.”

The mare skipped over and pulled a plate out of nowhere, proceeding to place several on it and said her thanks.

“Thank you!” She smiled.

Minato piled up his plate, over four platefuls of food. He sits beside Derpy and begins to eat, going through the food at breakneck speeds.

Brutalight trotted into the kitchen, glaring daggers at anypony who came near her. Miku seemed kind of out there.

“Don’t worry ponies. They’re friends.” Minato pats the table, already a plat gone.

Brutalight sat with a ‘hmph’, crossing her hooves across her chest, still glaring.

Minato sighs, “Why are you *hiccup* staring at people?” A pony passes and bows muttering ‘princess’.

Brutalight was startled at that, “What!? P-princess!? M-me!?”

Miku sat down, “She’s always in a bad mood. She has to deal with an evil ruler, and she has some personality traits she never used to have.”

Minato shrugs, “Go get some food. I don’t think they would refuse you.” He is now down to his laste plate as small hiccups are heard in between bites.

“Uh… Make me a cake?” Brutalight said questioningly. “Not literally though.”

Minato sighs as he finishes his last plate, “When first meeting the Princess here, I petted them like they were common horses. Do not expect me to obey.”

“I didn’t mean you.” Brutalight snarled. “I would like some hayburgers, please.” She asked a servant politely.

“What are “hayburgers”?” The station tilts his head looking confused, “Do you mean hay bread?”

Brutalight’s eye twitched, “I mean put two buns on top of fried hay, with large quantity of tomato sauce and pickles.”

“But tomatoes are poisonous! Princess we cannot serve you such unhealthy food!” He begins to panic as a plate of cooked hay with pasta noodles s brought out, “We are sorry…”

Groaning, Brutalight thought of an alternative to that. “Then, um… Put flora sauce on it. Some kind of sauce, I don’t really care as long as you tell me what it is.”

“We are sorry...This is what royalty must at to remain healthy.”

“Fine, give me something tasty.”

“This is tasty Princess.” He bows once more.

Brutal muttered a “Thank you.” and started using her magic to lift her utensil and started eating.

Minato smiles, “See, dull and easily scared.”

Brutal rolled her eyes, “Yes, I get it.”

Miku elbowed Brutal, “Well, I guess they finally recognise your Princesshood.”

“I have wings and a horn, and they call me Princess even if they know nothing about me.” Brutalight grumbled.

Minato shrugs piling up his plates which is taken by an magical aura, “All Princess have them. You must be princess of the goth.”

Brutalight glared, “Shut up. I’m not goth, I’m just depressed.”

“So emo?” Miku shrugged.

“I'm still thinking goth, she just basically said ‘they don't understand me.”

“I’m not always like this!” Yelled Brutalight, “I’m usually more cheery.”

“Sure.” Minato smiles petting her, focusing on her ears. She purred into it, causing Miku to laugh.

Minato continues to pet her ears, then his other hand goes to Derpigun’s ears. Both were purring, and Miku took a photo while pointing it out to the servants. Brutalight seemed like she was trying to fight it, but all was in vain.

He continues to work on there ears getting in a relaxed state.

“Yo, what’s up with the staff?” Miku blurted out, seeing them blush.

Minato shrugs not knowing the fact that ear rubs are considered intimate, so he continues rubbing their ears, “So is there anything else you girls need?”

“Well, the war was pretty much the main thing. The food for Brute and Derp was a bonus. Do you have any questions about it?” Miku asked.

Minato shrugs, “One, will you summon me during it?”

“We’ll warn you beforehand. So if you’re available, you’ll be summoned… So yes. Anything else?”

“Nothing, expect can I keep the muffin eater?”

Brutalight snapped out of her trance and pulled Derpigun into a hug, “No! She’s mine!”

“But she's adorable!”

“She’s my adorable muffin eating clutz!” Brutalight held Derpigun closer.

Minato growls, showing of his canines, “I have fingers, I can please her better.”

“No. And that’s final.”

Minato pouts, “Fine.” He lets go of her.

“Maybe we can visit?” Miku suggested. “I mean, Brutalight seems to be a Princess here unlike other places, and Derpigun loves your muffins…”

Minato shrugs, “Sure, be hard to explain the whole displaced situation as I don't fully understand it myself.”

“There’s a simple explanation. Ever heard of the Multiverse theory?” Brutalight asked.

“I know it.”

“That’s pretty much not a theory. Across the multiverse, there are people who dressed up as a character from something they liked, I see Miku as a prime example, and get sent to Equestria turned into what they dressed as.” Brutalight explained, “What else is there to explain?”

“Nothing. I believe I can figure the rest out myself while dealing with politics and most likely war soon.”

“It won’t hurt…” Miku started, “And anyways, you’ll really be getting something. A Sanity Shard.”

Minato looks at her, tilting his head as he scratches the two ponies ears once more. His thin frame was much stronger than it looks.

“It’s a magical artifact that can be used to amplify your powers, power up just about anything, and if studied, could revolutionize your Equestria.” Miku stated, “I think that’d be good for anypony.”

Minato looks at her then his evoker then begins to laugh, laugh to the point of tears, “T-the last thing I Need is a power up! Once I figure out fusion spells I could turn every living object on this world to sand.”

“And if you piss off Freddy, Metal Sonic, Time Spinner, Jason Hughes or any Displaced that are high on the power charts you’ll wish you could turn yourself into sand. Freddy has the power of every version of himself throughout the Multiverse, Metal can copy any power you have, I think Jason has control over death I barely paid attention, Time can go back to before you were born and kill your mother twice. It never hurts to be prepared for pissed Displaced.”

Minato calms down as me smiles a bit creepy, “Do you know what a Persona is?”

Miku shook her head. “No,”

“Peronsa’s are… Manifestations for lack of a better word, of yourself. I have the rare ability to summon many different ones, they will take form of how I envisioned them but with the power form their legends. King Frost, for example, can cover an world in a blizzard. They also remember what they know from their legends and can influence me to the points of making my thoughts change slightly. They each have strengths and weakness but I have the rare power to switch. Of course, catch me off guard and, I’m still human.”

He makes a wet sound with his mouth meaning being squashed, “But there are things existing in worlds that match this power and make is necessary for me to be so powerful. Be glad you have never met them. To sum it up, I'm a duality. I’m god yet mortal, I am all powerful yet so very weak.”

Miku raised an eyebrow, “So how is a short term power up not welcomed? What am I saying!? If you don’t want a Sanity Shard, then fine, you don’t have to accept it.” A wormhole appeared behind Miku as she stood up. “Wika that be all your godship?”

“That is all you lowly mortal.” He stands up and shoos her off with a wave of his hand.

Rolling her eyes, Miku pointed to the vortex. “C’mon guys, Rainbine’s probably still pissed we left her with Cupcake and Apple Pills.”

Derpigun flew into the portal screaming, “What have we done!?”

Brutalight gave a bow, “Thank you for your service, I am most pleased.” She turned to Miku, “I need to visit somewhere like this. I could get used to being royalty.”

“Yeah, and then you’d become a tyrant featherbrain.” Miku smirked, “Or do I need to get a bird here?”

She was met with a slap, “Bitch, I don’t fear birds.”

“Have a fun time, I can already see something weird is about to happen.” Minato waves while seeing ponies slowly walk backwards.

Miku backflipped into the portal. Brutalight seemed reluctant to leave.

“I think I’ll stay for just a tinsy tin-” Before she could finish, two grey hoof came out and latched onto her neck. “I DON’T WANNA GO BACK!!!” And she was finally pulled through.

Minato watches as time around him reverses and rewinds to the time of their arrival, “This place is weird.” He shrugs going to get more breakfest.