The Courageous Knight
Chapter 4: A place to call home
Previous ChapterNext Chapter''Zeus!? Wha..What are you doing back here? I thought you wanted to go back to your world''.
''I do, but that world isn't my world, yes I was human there, but that wasnt the real me, its just like this world. I dont know how I can explain it to you, but the world or dimension I come from isn't like this one. To me, my world is my realty, like how yours is your realty. I..I just dont know.''
Due to Zues confusion, both his legs began to feel numb causing him to kneel.
(sighs)''I thought this was my only chance to going home.''
''There there its ok.
As Fluttershy approaches rubbing one hoove on Zeus's back.
''I'm sure Princess Celestia has a portal that leads to your world.''
''Thats right Fluttershy! Celestia and Star Swirl the Bearded have travelded to many other worlds in the past, I'm sure that Princess Celestia has traveled to your world.''
''Do you really think so?''
''I know so.''
With that Zeus got back on his feet, thanked fluttershy, and all six ponies and both dragons made their way to the train station to Canterlot. During their way the the station Zeus noticed that the local ponies where all looking at him with fear and confusion as he followed behind the six ponies.
''Man, whats with them staring at me, I guess its a dragon thing. Still, I hope this Princess Celestia has a portal to my world.''
As Zeus thought to himself, Rarity glances back and noticed he had a stress look on his face as he was staring at the ground, Rarity then approached.
''Are you alright darling?''
Zeus then turned his attention to rarity.
''Darling?''
he thought.
''oh heh heh, yeah I'm fine thank you, its just that Im not use to all this attention before.''
''Dont you worry sugarcube, the ponies here arent use to seeing a more ''mature'' dragon around here, other then Spike.''
''Yeah!, They're probably shocked to see how a dragon like your-self, is hanging around with an awesome flyier like me!''
(blushes)''Thanks you guys, it means a lot that your helping "somepony'' like me heh heh.''
''Of course, thats what friends are for, and you got seven new ones!''
''Thank you pinkie.''
''So? any friends or family back at your world?''
''Well, my family has passed awawy when I was a child, so I was a orphan. Lived in a home until I was old enough to be considered a adult, I didnt hang around with my kind, I prefer to be on my own, but the only ones I rather be around are my master and his students.''
''Master? Students? You practice magic in your world?''
'' heh heh heh no, my master is my martial art teacher, and I would assist him with his younger students as well. They can be annoying at times, but I enjoy playing with them, wrestling them, playing monster and stuff. I guess you could say I was their big brother to them.''
''Awww, thats was a very nice story.''
''thats right, I feel the same way wit my big brother Big Mac and lil sister applebloom. I can introduce you to them if yall like.''
''That would be nice, thank you.''
As they all reached the train station, they boarded the next train to Canterlot.
As Zeus, Spike and the ponies arrived at the train station, they made their way through town, still Zeus surprising and freaking out the local ponies, arriving at Celestias palace and made their way to the thrown room. As they entered, Zeus was amazed by the size of the room, it was almost three story high and had many tall windows, each in different colors, consisting images, including with the mane six ponies. Upon entering, awaiting them them where the two alicorn sisters, sitting on their thrown.
''Ah, Princess Twilight Sparkle and her fellow friends, to what do we owe the pleasure of your presents.''
Twilight steps forward.
''Greetings Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, we come before you today seeking your help.''
Twilight then gave Zues the signal to approach as well. As he steps forward, the two royal sister gave out a surprised look on their face.
I bring forth to you Zeus, a distant traveler seeking your help in returning him home.''
Celestia then stood from her thrown and approaches both Zeus and Twilight, Luna follows behind. As they approached, Zues became nervous. He never met royals before and didnt know how to present himself. The only time he showed speacial respect to anyone was his master back at his own world. As the two sisters got closer, in a panic, Zeus got down on his left knee, placed his left fist to the ground and rested his right forearm on his right knee, with his head tilted forward.
(studers)''G..G..Greetings your h..highnesses, 'tis a hon'r to be in thy precint.''
To their surprise, the two sisters turn to each other and gave out a light giggle.
''Oh I like him sister.''
''I agree Luna, but still, there is no need to be nervous or to formal, you are among friends. Please rise and explain to us of your situation.''
''Oh heh heh right, my apologies.''
Zues then stood and explained to the two sisters of how he arrived to Equestria and tryed to go through the portal Twilight had.
''I see, thou me and Star Swirl did travel to many other worlds, we never did come upon a world that you have described to us. To even be able to create a portal that leads to your world may take sometimes, even years perhaps. I am very sorry Zues, but i'm afraid that you wont be going home anytime soon.''
It has been a month later after that day. Zues has grew accustomed to living in Equestria, and made residence in ponyiville. Actually, he moved in with Twilight after she offered him to move in with her and Spike, seeing that she lives in a huge castle and all, so Zues agreed. During his time in Equestria, it took time for the local ponies to adjust to him living in their town. It took some time, but the ponies grew to like Zues, they once saw him as a viscous dragon, now they see him as a boyscout, always assisting others in need. Even the ponies of friendship grew to like him including Twilight, she would always bug him about his world, asking how it differes from her world and the world of her other friends. Zues too grew very attached to Twilight, all the time they spent, helping her with her magic and research. Zues never had feelings for any females back at his world, you could say he was nervous around them, but with Twilight it was different. At the end of the month, Zues gave a lot of thought on how he can have a role in Equestria. Seeing how Princess Twilight had no royal guards, Zues swore his loyalty to her. Without any hesatation, Twilight accepted his proposal and made him her royal guard, her champion who will be by her side no matter how great the challange may be.
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