When The Darkness Ends

     Chapter 5

     I teleported to another tree so I could think of my house designs if I want to live in one so I won't be cold and homeless. Or a shelter to protect me against the elements. That reminds me, do they have the Elements here in Equestria?

     I wonder...

     Anyway, I should go and build my new house right about now. I leaped out of my tree so I could get started on it. I walked around and looked for supplies to get started. I have super powers now (which is still awesome, by the way!), so I guess I could just teleport all the supplies I needed. I summoned my keyblade, which came in a sparkling light filled with gold, shining stars. I then raised it high above me, focusing on my powers from deep within me. "Chaos..." I started to chant. My keyblade did the usual green-electricity-cackling thing. I closed my eyes shut tight because I knew what was coming. "CONTROL!!!" I flashed my eyes open, and my keyblade shot out a green electric-bolt. It reached the stars (GET THE PUN!) and then it just...

     Stopped.

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     That was just strange... usually, it would shake and spin out of control, but nothing happened. I lowered it back down, and eyed it suspiciously, wondering why it didn't do the normal, crazy things. "Wha-" I started to say, but then the tip was enveloped in a bright, green orb of light, which expanded, getting bigger and increasing in momentum. Then, it exploded. I was thrusted backwards from the force that came from it. Then, I blacked out.

(5 hours later)

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     My eyes slowly started to flutter open, trying to fight the sleep that I was just put in. I stood up while rubbing my eyes, and surveyed the area. I was still where I was, in the woods next to the tree. Ya know, the tree next to the other tree. Yeah, that tree...

     Anyway, I looked around, and saw my keyblade laying on the ground, but it wasn't in it's normal Kingdom Key form. Somehow, when I black out from using Chaos Control, my keyblade changed into Oblivion, with it's gleaming, black blade with the chain on it, accompanied by the shining blue jewel in it's guard.

     Oh yeah, we're gonna have some fun now that I can change keyblades! I picked it up, and it started to glow a dark, threatening aura. I swung it a couple of times, and I felt even stronger than ever before. I smirked at it, knowing the powers that it was capable of. I then remembered why I blacked out. I looked behind me, and I saw what I needed in the first place. Dozens of wood planks, plywood, glass panes, and a whole lot of other resources. I started to feel so happy, now that I know Chaos Control will work on my thoughts and feelings rather than my commands.

     "Now, let's start building!" I exclaimed happily, but then my smile faded by the realization that I have no idea of how to build a house. I began to think. "Wait, the library!" I know that the library would have a book on houses. I grabbed my keyblade, and raised it once again high above me. "Chaos..." I was happy. I could officially be living in Equestria. "CONTROL!" My keyblade glowed electric green, then enveloped me in a green aura. I then disappeared in a flash.

(5 Seconds Later)

     I was teleported to the library unharmed. "Well, hello there, library."

     I walked inside to see if they had the book I wanted to get on building my soon-to-be house. I focused on myself, and levitated myself up to one of the bookshelves. "The Guide section? Good. Now, let's see..." I looked around so I could see the books I wanted.

     "C'mon, where is it?"

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     "YES! 'Number 1 Guide To Building A House!'" I floated down and went to the counter to check out the book. I surveyed the library, just now noticing the messiness. Books were littered everywhere. 'So the librarian likes to read. So what? Don't judge, Rikaru.' I didn't see anyone, so I turned the book over, and saw the price was 12 bits. I grabbed some from my pocket (Yes, I have bits. I was able to find a pony in need, and he payed me 20 bits for my work.) I left the money there and was about to walk out, only to get hit by something to the back of the head. "AHHHHGH! DAMN, STUPID, SO OF A -!?"

     I looked down to see a ...dragon? Wha? What other creatures are in this world of Equestria? It looked angry, very angry at me.

     "Monster! Thief! Alien!"

     "I'm not a monster! My name is Rikaru! I came to g-" I was interrupted by another thwack to the head. I was really starting to get tired of this guy. He tried to assault me again, but this time I grabbed the skillet, and glared at him, sending a deep, cold shiver down his spine. "Alright, little dude. Quick hitting me, and I won't have to hurt you. Got it?" I hissed at him. He was terrified by me, and nodded so fast I thought his neck would fall off.

     But all of a sudden, I was shot with a magic spell. "AAAGH!" I screamed in agony. The spell felt like the same one that Twilight hit me with during the fight. But my adrenaline and my muscles were going during that fight, but because I was caught off guard, it seemed to be having it's effect. I buckled to my knees, purple lightning cackling around me. I turned my head slowly, fighting to stay awake. I saw Twilight standing there, her horn fading it's glow.

     "I can't believe he would betray us after the deal and the party..." she said, crying. Then, I blacked out.

     * End Flashback*

     My eyes fluttered open. Wait, I fell asleep?

     Strange...

     Normally, flashbacks aren't that long. I guess I fell asleep while I was remembering. I saw the night sky again, the beautiful night sky that brings a soothing, cool welcome. And the awesome: it was still raining. I stood up and walked toward the trees in the calm part of the forest. I think they call it the Everfree Forest. Yes, that was the name for it, but I don't see what's so dark and dangerous about the damn thing. In fact, that's the only place that's kind of like home. The plant's grow on their own, the animals take care of themselves, so I feel at least a little at home. Then again, that place is filled with Timberwolves and Manticores, so I'll choose to stay here in the quiet and peaceful part of this area. I then heard a noise behind me, the sound of wings flapping gracefully. I turned my head around, my body following it's movement. But I didn't see anything ahead of me, just the hills darkened by the night. I looked up to see nothing either.

     "I know you, human. You're Rikaru, the one who tried to steal from my student's library. I'm ashamed of you. I thought the deal you had made with her you truly meant to us being comrades." I whipped around while summoning the Keyblade, which was still Oblivion, and pointed at the pony that confronted me. I then widened my eyes in shock that this pony was as tall as me and had wings. AND a horn!? What monster is this? I saw it's cutie mark was a sun-like picture and she had royal-like attire on her.

     "State your name, mare." I spat at her. She then had an angry look on her face.

     "Is that how you greet royalty in your world!? I am Princess Celestia, co-ruler of this world! How dare you!"

     "Well, sorry, princess! Frankly, I don't care if your royalty or not. Plus, I did not try to steal from Twilight Sparkle, okay!? It was all a misunderstanding. It was her fault for not trying to-"

     "HOW DARE YOU BLAME HER FOR YOUR CRIMES!? YOU ARE A HORRIBLE MONSTER!"

     "I AM NOT A MONSTER! I WANTED A DAMN BOOK, BUT SHE DIDN'T THINK I WANTED ONE WHEN THE FUCKING PLACE IS A LIBRARY!" I calmed down to see her face looking of shock, either from my attitude or the reveal of the truth.

     "O-oh. I-I'm sorry, about that Rikaru. Forgive me, but I made the mistake of trusting my student without looking for the truth. I made an assumption that you are a traitor. I apologize."

     "You are forgiven, princess. And please forgive me and my actions, for I should've been in control of myself." I said as I bowed and lowered my head. She giggled at me and gave me a genuine smile.

     "'Tis but a minor anger coming out. I forgive you, Rikaru."

     "Thank you. But why are you out at the night time?"

     "To see you. I was wondering why you were accused of theft."

     "Well, now you know. How is Twilight? I didn't see her until that day, so I was wondering if I could go see her. Is she still angry?"

     "I have ignorance on that matter."

     "Shame. Well, how about if we go pay her a visit?"

     "I have time. We can go whenever you like."

     "Alright. We can go now." So we headed to Ponyville. To see Twilight and get that damn book. I had to scrap the materials because they were useless being out in the weather. I'll have to make a note to get new materials. Using my sense of direction, I knew that Ponyville was north.

     Meaning we had to get through the forest.

     "I-I don't think we should go through here, Rikaru."

     "I'm used to it. But I can fly if your too scared to go."

     "I-I'm not scared!" She huffed at me playfully.

     I smirked at her and said to her, "Then let's go through the forest, Celly!"

     "Fine!" She trotted ahead of me, with her head stuck up in the air. I followed her into the Everfree Forest. This place felt like home, in a sort of weird way. We heard noises and strange sounds, and sometimes those spooked her up. As we were walking, I couldn't help but notice that she had a nice ass, even if she was a pony. I think she heard my thoughts, because as soon as I thought that, she shook her flank in a teasing way. My blush was fast to come. I tried to hide it, but I did not succeed. She looked at me in a seductive way and then laughed at my face.

     "What, Rikaru? See something you like?" I then laughed at her, knowing that I am a much bigger flirt and ladies man than her.

     "Maybe, Princess Molestia!" She then stopped as her pearl colored face turned a deep crimson. "HAAAAAAHAHAHA!" I laughed at her and walked on. However, she continued to stay there.

     'What does that mean? Does he think I am a pervert? Or...maybe he likes me in that way?' thought Celestia. She walked on with me and we haven't spoken a word to each other for the rest of the time.

(Play Animal I have Become, by Three Days Grace)

     "AAAAHHH!" I heard Celestia cry. I whipped around to see a Timberwolf try to attack Princess Celestia. She had a look of immense fear and emotional pain. I needed to act quick, or I could lose her. I leaped at the wolf so I could protect her, but I put my arm in the wolf's mouth since he was ready to bite.

     "GAAH!" I yelled in agony. I pulled my arm back to see a huge gash on my wrist. I summoned my keyblade, which was still Oblivion. It was emitting a very dark aura. "GRAVITY DROP!" I screamed as I aimed my keyblade at the air. A black anti-gravity orb was summoned, and then grew. I was brought to the air along with the Timberwolf. It whimpered as I said softly, "Die, bitch." I then thrusted my keyblade behind me, and it forged a massive force of black, dark energy in it's tip. I slammed it down on him, and it was disassembled as I landed. The pain returned to my wrist, which was bleeding profusely. I swirled my hand, and a green fog came up from my hand. It disappeared to reveal a Hi-Potion, to which I drank. My wound started to heal itself, the skin returning to normal, leaving no trace of the injury that had previously been there. Princess Celestia then ran to me and hugged me tight and started to sob. I hugged her back and tried to say some soothing words to her so she can calm down.

(End Music)

     "Shhhhhh... It's okay, Celly. You're okay, nothin' else is going to get you. I'm here for you." She looked up at me with a few tears in her eyes and gave me a heart warming smile.

     "*sob* T-thank you, Rikaru." She gave me a kiss on the lips as my eyes widened in shock of of her action. She had her eyes closed in pleasure and bliss. I pulled back to get air.

     "C-Celestia? W-what was that for?" She lowered her head in disappointment.

     "I-I-I just... Look, I wanted to thank you for rescuing me. And, I do think you are pretty cute. I know we just met, but I want to know you. If you were offended, forgive me." She looked down, regretting the desician she made.

     "Look, Celestia. I have a question for you then." She looked up at me with a bit of hope.

     "What is it?"

    I gave her a smile and said, "Let's go on a date to get to know each other?" Her face of hope turned into one of great joy and rushed at me and gave me a tight hug.

     "OHHH... Thankyouthankyou! But we should go into to Ponyville now." She said as she collected herself, trying to retain her pride.

     "Yes, let's." We continued into the town. Other ponies either ran and bowed down to the Princess or ran away from me. I was upset to see that Twilight's false accusations have spread throughout the town. I looked up to see the familiar giant tree.

     We walked up to the library and Celestia knocked on the door. Twilight opened the door with her magic and looked to see who it was.

     "Hello, Princess Celestia-" She looked at me as her face turned into one of disgust and anger. "You." she said, her voice filled with venom and rage.

     "Twilight, I can explain." Celly said to her.

     "Alright, then. Come in, Celestia." She stood aside to let Princess Celestia in. As I started to walk in, she moved in front of me and said to me in a similar tone to the one she used earlier. "You better not try anything, got it?" She did not scare me, but I should treat her with some respect.

     "Yes, ma'm." I said humbly. She moved aside for me to enter, but I levitated to the couch since I saw her hind leg trying to trip me.

     "Dang. Anyway, what did you need?" She said as she realized she didn't trip me and closed the door.

     "Well, I'm here to talk about what Spike and you thought what Rikaru was doing that day."

     "Yes? What about the thief?"

     "*tsk*" was all I said.

     "He was here to check out a book about building houses. When he saw that no one came here to assist him, he left money to buy the book rather than renting it. Spike was only trying to protect you by 'eliminating the threat'."

     She didn't say anything. She had her head down with a sad look in her eyes. "I-I'm sorry, Rikaru. I didn't know that you did not know that this is where I live. Please, forgive me."

     "You are forgiven, Twilight. All is good. So, how about we catch up?"

     "Of course! How have you been? I am really sorry that you had no where to live."

     "No problem. But anyway..." We stayed up for a while talking. Then, Celestia got up and flexed her wings.

     "Thank you for the visit. Unfortunately, I have to make leave for the castle. I hope to come back."

     As she was about to leave, I turned and whispered to Celestia, "And thank you, Celly. See you tomorrow, at nine? I'll come to the castle to get you for our date."

     "Ooooh... Alright. See you, Rikaru." She left to fly off, but not before giving me a kiss on the cheek. I blushed, but then I remembered Twilight was here. I turned around slowly to look at Twilight, who's face was in shock at me. I chuckled nervously.

     "It's a long story. Hehe..." She sat down and gestured to the couch.

     "Tell me. I can wait, and the book can wait." she said, smiling evilly. I chuckled and sat down neatly on the seat next to her.

     "Well, here we go. It all started with..."

Chapter End

A/N: Well, that's another chapter done. See you next time!