(POV Celestia)

Outside I could hear the clanging of metal as my guards fought the invaders. Who they were we

did not know but we knew they came to steal the throne. Alpha why did you have to leave us in

our time of desperate need.

“BOOM!”

They were trying to break in.

“BOOM!”

I wish I had Luna beside me but they already stopped her.

“BOOM!”

And now it’s just me.

“BOOM!”

“CRACK!”

I watched as the door broke apart from the force of the magical blast and multiple heavily

armored beasts flooded into the room.

“Ahh hello there Celestia,” said the largest of the beasts.

“Who are you?” I shouted.

He removed his helmet being very carful not to scratch the antlers on his head.

“We are your masters. We are the Caribou.

“AHHHHHHHH!” I screamed and jerked awake in my bed.

“SISTER!” screamed Luna as she teleported into my room. “What is wrong?”

“The dream it almost felt real like a vision of the future.”

“It’s over now sister but you need to get up it’s almost time for day court.”

“WHAT!”

(POV Alpha)

So i’m a noble now and i’m just sitting in my seat at day court because I had a question for Celestia.

“Hello my little ponies,” said the princess as she walked through the doors and up to her throne.

All of the others stood and in unison stated.

“Welcome mighty princess.”

Wow really Celestia.

“Now my little ponies as you may have noticed there is somepony new in day court.”

The nobles all looked directly at me most of them with curiosity but some of them had looks of hate.

“His name is Alpha and because he won a duel against another noble he has taken his place.”

“Hello my friends how are you doing.”

“Princess you can’t be serious there is no way this ape could possibly be a noble?”

“Well he is and he’s not an ape.”

“Actually Celestia he’s not all that wrong. You see my species evolved from apes and into humans.”

“Ha so you are an ape!”

“Sort of but not really so your still wrong.”

“Enough with this bickering!” shouted Celestia. “We are here to discuss the many needs that you have brought to me.”

“Alright let’s get on with it Princess,” I said and heard at least six noble growl.

“Now because its Alpha’s first time here he is going to get to ask first.”

Surprisingly none of the nobles argued with her about this. Maybe its a common thing to do.

“Thank you Princess. Now I would like to know if I would be allowed to go on an expedition into the great forests where this was found?” I asked holding up the unknown weapon.

“You do not need to ask my permission to go on an expedition as long as you have the required funds.”

“Oh that’s great.”

“The only thing you must know is that if a noble is to leave equestrian he must be accompanied by at least two guards.”

“Wait what?”

“I believe you heard me the first time.”

“Does Delta count?” I hesitantly asked.

“Yes he does count because as we have recently seen he is quite...capable in battle.”

“And I get to choose the guard.”

“Or you may hire one. There are plenty of mercenaries out there.”

“Thank you Celestia. You have done more than just answer my questions,” these were the last words I said before heading towards the exit.

(POV Celestia)

It was after day court and I was beginning to worry about my decision with Alpha.

“Princess are you alright?” asked one of my personal guards.

“Yes I am just thinking on a recent vision I had in my sleep.”

“Was it a vision of something bad or good?”

“It is something that has me concerned.”

“Concerned?”

“It was a vision of an invasion.”

“Changelings?” the guard said with a slight growl.

“Calm yourself Spear Head. There is no need to worry about changelings.”

“Then what was it princess?”

“It was a creature that called itself a Caribou.”

“It doesn’t sound that menacing.”

“Names do not define the creature they represent.”

“Would you like me to double the guard?”

“Yes please do.”

(POV 3rd place canterlot)

It was a bright and sunny day in Canterlot. Children were playing, shopkeepers were busy, and nobles were whining. Yes this beautiful city was filled with happiness and love. Almost all of Canterlot was happy…almost. In the lower sections there sat a beggar who barely had ten bits in his hat. He was missing his right leg and arm, which were unfortunately crushed by a falling building during the first changeling invasion. He had only just gotten by thanks to the many children that passed by him each day and offered to buy him some food. Maybe some day he could afford a prosthetic leg or arm.

“Hello there,” said an unknown voice above him.

“Who is it,” he said as he slowly looked up at the creature in front of him.

It was completely covered in body armor and carried both a sword on his back and some form of weapon.

“My name is Alpha and i’m here to tell you it’s your lucky day.”

“Me lucky HA!” the beggar half heartedly laughed at him. “How am I lucky.”

“Because I need some help and you look perfect for the job.”

“Are you blind?”

“No my vision is actually quite good.”

“And what would my job be?”

“You will learn about it when we arrive at my home.”

“And how will I get there?”

“Like this,” Alpha said and raised his now glowing hand.

The beggar was covered in golden magic and lifted off the ground.

(POV Beggar)

“Ahhh!” I yelled in surprise. “what are you doing?”

“I thought that we had come to an agreement but if you don’t want the five thousand bits than i’ll just find someone else.”

“Wait just a second did you say five thousand?!”

“Why yes I did but if you are uninterested I will put you down.”

“Hey hey hey I never said I wasn’t interested.”

“Well then are you interested.”

“Yes I am.”

(POV Alpha)

That was easier than I thought. The guy nearly had a heart attack when I said five thousand.

“Sir I regret to inform you that the pony you have picked is missing an arm and a leg.”

“I know that Delta and that is why I had the steel, copper, and gold delivered to you.”

“I still need more information sir.”

“I want you to build him a arm and a leg.”

“I will need a body map first sir.”

“Just scan a butler.”

“Yes sir.”

“And if it is possible make him a set of enhancing armor so that the weight on his side is balanced.”

“I will see what I can do sir and by the way why are you being so kind?”

“I’m going to try not being a dick for a change and see where it takes me.”

“Alright sir.”

(POV Beggar)

Five thousand was the only thing I could think about. Five thousand bits.

“I am sure you would like to know the nature of your job.”

“Yeah that would be great.”

“You are going to be assisting me while I go on an expedition and before you mention you missing limbs I will tell you that I have a friend making you new ones.”

“Wait new limbs for free?”

“Only if you accept the job.”

“Why wouldn’t I accept it. I mean five thousand bits and new limbs that’s the best deal I've ever heard.”

“Im glad you think so because we’ve arrived,” my new employer said and turned my just enough to see the large mansion doors open.

“Wow…”

“Heh ya like it?”

”It’s cool.”

“Won it off a noble.”

“How?”

“In a death battle.”

“Death battle?” I slowly repeated suddenly becoming a little afraid of Alpha.

“Yeah.”

“Did you um…kill him.”

“Yes I did but there is no need for you to worry,” he quickly replied. “He issued me a challenge and I accepted.”

“If it was a challenge then It’s legal right?”

“Yes.”

“Umm by the way my name is Careless Whisper”

“Nice to meet you.”

“So not to be pushy but do you have my prosthetics yet?”

“Do not worry I automatically assumed someone in you state would be quite excited for new limbs.”

“Oh so…do you have them?”

“Allow me to ask my friend,” Alpha calmly stated before putting his hand to the side of his helmet.

My mind had begun to wonder into space by the time he had finished doing whatever he was doing and I was only snapped out of my stupor by a slap to the face.

“Ow what was that for?” I questioned.

“I said your name at least five times.”

“Oh heh sorry.”

“Must have been some day dream,” he mumbled and waved causing me to float behind him.

Wonder what my prosthetics will be made out of? Probably something cheap like plastic or wood. Although with a mansion the size of this one he could probably make it out of anything. Maybe even gold but that was just far out thinking. Gold was the second most expensive substance in the world. It was only ever beat by a Saddle Arabian metal that could only be found in the treacherous desert oasis. This oasis was unlike any other not only did it house various monsters it also stretched on for miles and some considered it a jungle rather than an oasis.

“CLANG!” was the loud metallic sound that pulled me from my thoughts.

“Ahh what the buck!” I yelled in fear.

“Ha ha ha ha ha,” came the loud laugh of Alpha. “You should have seen the look on your face.”

“Sir that was quite immature of you,” said a new voice to my left.

“What the hay are you?!” I yelled at the large metal beast.

“My name is delta. I am a self aware computer who was created to assist Alpha with anything he needs.”

“Ok that’s intersti- ahh!” I once again yelled as I was tilted and lowered onto what looked like a medical bed. “What?”

“Don’t worry this won’t hurt a bit,” said Delta as he strapped a mask over my face and slowly stuck a needle in my arm.

“I feel sleepy…good night,” I said in a dreamy state.

(POV Alpha)

“Excellent Simithers…I mean Delta begin the process.”

“Yes sir.”

I heard the various sounds of tools being activated as Delta began insert certain enhancements and to attach the robotic limbs onto our new friend.

Author's Note

Thank you GrandSpear for the new OC's name.