Castle of the Two Sisters - Daytime
Maou POV

I have awoken with a great soreness all over my body, wondering what caused it. Then I remembered what happened last night, never wanting to go through that same situation again I figured I better check the book out and see if the core's have refilled. Count myself lucky that they did, I would need them for my meeting with them today to avoid another situation like last night. But I just realized I been bandaged up with Leafs and natural ointment with one of the Kacchumushi's watching over me. He must've stayed up all night and morning just to see if I was alright due to he was asleep on the floor. I couldn't help but smile, knowing if one is here, the others weren't far behind and sure enough I wasn't too far off as Dramaru came in and saw me with shock, "Commander!!, Oh its great to see you up and moving, the others were worried about you after you confrontation against Princess Luna." He said quickly taking a knee, He looked at me when he noticed I was about to asked about the ointment. "Oh, the ointment was a creation that Kirikage learned on the field, we were lucky to have him with us. But the mixture for that small amount was more then enough needed to cover your wounds and the leaves are herbs that helps keeping it in place."

I got out of the makeshift bed, placing my left hand on his shoulders, "Let's leave Kacchumushi to sleep, he had a long night. Any of the others are up?," I asked with a wonder as I lifted my hand off his shoulder. He nodded as he begins to explain what happened as I was out cold.

Dramaru POV

I am glad the commander is alright but I noticed something that Madam Applejack saw too, his book glowed as well and his Core Crystals has refilled so he can summon more of us. I was glad he was alright, but then I noticed the bleeding didn't stop, I shouted in panic, "THE BLEEDING HASN'T STOPPED YET!!" It turned out some of your injuries from the princess were deeper then we first though, Applejack was the first followed by Madam Fluttershy. It seemed they were good at healing injuries but no one knew how to heal you and Princess Twilight was in a panic as she was trying to figure out what to do. However, no one noticed that Kirikage left and came back with medical herbs and berries, there was more then plenty for your body to heal up. Fluttershy gave instructions on what to give her as Applejack and Madam Rainbow tried to hold down your injuries to keep the blood from flowing out so bad. The Kacchumushi's were doing the same for your legs during the whole time where as I and Homuragdoll were helping Fluttershy with the mixture. The Princess of Friendship was reading your vitals as she said with her magic where as Miss Rarity was making sure your clothing weren't stain from the whole procedure. Madam Pinkie Pie for what I have saw was only able to help Miss Rarity due to her hair wasn't 'puffy' as it seemed. But We were lucky as to when Madam Fluttershy finished, you were getting close to critical state. The ointment was placed and everyone is resting in the hallway where I and one of the Kacchumushi's started to watch the commander as to see how you were feeling and see if you wake in the morning.

Maou POV

When I heard this, I couldn't believe it. It seems that Princess Luna was going to leave me to die unless those under me were able to save me. This angered me that I had to clench my hands into fists, that she put my life on the line to test the loyalty of my comrades was sickening. But then I noticed my clothing that was set to the side, I put them on as I heard a yawn and the individual that entered was Applejack. "I thank you and your friends for saving my life, I guess the events of last night were repaid between you, your friends and me due to those Timberwolfs." A blush I noticed appeared on her face, it seemed she wanted to say something.

"Gosh darn it, how can you say that with a straight face. You were dying last night, how can you still get up from all of that!? I can tell your too honest; so tell me Maou, what is it that is driving you?" When I heard the question, I had to only smile. I grabbed her hand and pulled her close to me with my right hand and wrapped my left arm around her waist as I said my words.

"Many things I desire, but for now is the to find a love of my life. While the other, is the right to rule the land that I stand. To call them both my own, to see them grow in heart and to focus with is the best kind of all. To call the one 'my love' will be the greatest achievement second to be seen as a 'commander'.," I said these words as I got closer to her right ear, her blush made her orange furred face more red as I spoke. When I let her go, she could barely stand as I heard a gasp outside, I can take a good guess who it is, "Ok, who is listening in, reveal yourself or I will mane you. These injuries won't stop me from seeing who was snooping my private time."

Applejack POV

I couldn't believe what I heard, what he wanted wasn't just the Everfree Forest but someone to fall in love with. I think he is going after me, but when he heard something and called them out, I wasn't shocked, even how flustered I was about his words, "R-rarity, always love a good gossip. But I think you got yourself over your head this time," I said while trying to stand up.

Dramaru it seems, was attempting to assist me by giving me one of its claws. As I was getting help up, Maou started to talk to her, "So how much have you heard? I assume all of it?," He said with a sternness in his voice. Rarity could only stand there did a nervous chucke before explaning herself.

"Well darling, um, when I saw Applejack here enter your room I couldn't help myself, she started to act funny the moment we met you. I wanted to hear what was being said and well....." She started to giggle with a little nervousness, I could tell by the way her face is making a weird smile.

Maou it seems wasn't amused when he walked up to stand next to her, "Next time, if you want something juicy, look somewhere else." He then went passed her out the door. I saw Rarity started to shiver like a ghost gone passed by her as she placed her arms around herself.

I was about to ask if she was alright, but she nodded her head to reassure me, "I'm fine darling, it just baffles me that he can go so kind at one moment and get so menacing the next. It makes me wonder on why he is so strict, I'm not complaining of course, he is a gentlecolt about it despite how he acts." She made a point, that is what is drawing me to him. His stern nature, his upfront way, the stubbornness he has but all above them all, his honesty to tell you in your face.

"That's true sugarcube; but I think if he wishes to tell us, he will. It seems to me, he will be honest like he has been to us the full time we have been here." I tipped my hat to cover my face, I couldn't help but blush but Rarity had to squeal when she saw this.

"OOOOOO, someone has a crush!" I turned my head and ran to her as she squeeled it, so I ran to cover her mouth, I didn't want the others to hear. Especially not Maou, oh he would love it.

"Rarity!!, sometime your like a mockingbird in a rodeo. Please, keep this between us 'till I tell him? If you don't, I'm mess with your fabric that makes the time that I was the sower look good," I said with a little irritation, trying to get my point across and boy it did. She put her hands in her over her mouth before she started to talk.

"*Gasp* You wouldn't DARE!?," She said giving me a stare down as she put her hands away from her mouth, I returned the favor with one of my own. We did this for a few minutes before we came to a conclusion, "Alright darling, I will hold it to myself but in return if you take too long, I can choose when to say something about your little crush."

I didn't like the idea, but if it would keep her from saying anything, "Deal, and this includes our friends." I spit into my right hand, to seal the deal. Rarity was disgusted, but she took it and gave it a shake making weird faces. After we did, we joined the others in the hall just to see he is going to bring another comrade to his side.

Maou POV - moments earlier

When I entered the hallway, I noticed Fluttershy sleeping soundly on top of Homuragdoll, where as Spike doing the same under one of the wings of Twilight. Then I see Rainbow Dash, arms spread out, drooling while using the other Kacchumushi as a pillow while Pinkie Pie was.....

"Mmmmmmm, cupcakes." Honestly, I have no idea how she is doing it. she is sleeping on her head like as if its the floor and hasn't fallen on her face when she stretched her arms out. I couldn't believe it, but something is telling me she has this weird ability to do this all the time. I then see the young drake stirring and started to wake up, he looked and noticed me when I gave him a wave.

"MAOU!!!, your awake!" When he shouted my name, everyone woke up to see me. Boy the face of the others were first of surprise, my guess was the same of Dramaru due to I am standing after last night. Then the next was of happiness as they were about to jump onto me, but Kirikage showed up shorter surprisingly and stood in front of me.

"He is still injured, restraint is in order.," He said with worry, the others then just giggled what seemed how forgetful they were about it. But then Rainbow came up to me, showing a smug look.

"So, did you hear how I saved your life after you fell asleep? It was pretty epic, there was a lot of....!" I didn't let her finish when I put my hand over her mouth, I knew it was going to be something boastful so I had to tell them.

"I heard what happened from Dramaru, trying to make yourself the hero instead of those that deserve it is unhearing of such a title." After I said this, she look disappointed about herself, but I patted her back to show I knew she meant well. After her smile returned, I looked at Fluttershy and to Kirikage who shrunken himself to about my height if just a little bit taller, "I must thank you all for helping me from the situation, especially you two," I pointed to the two that I was looking at as I continued, "If it wasn't for your swift action and courage in my dire need, I wouldn't be standing here today, I thank you all." When I said these words, the girls came over to give me a hug, even Spike. My comrades however stood there, with what looked like smiles on their face, bowing with gratefulness to my words.

When everyone let go, Pinkie said with cheer, "This calls for a PARTY!!!, a 'Welcome to Equestria, saving our life from Timberwolfs and getting better' party!" When she said that, I couldn't help but laugh, it was the funniest thing I have heard, the title of the party was down right ridicules that I couldn't help but laugh. Everyone then joined along, even Pinkie with the laughter.

"Hey, I am going to summon one of my other captains, unlike Kirikage, I have to bring him out normally." This is when I saw Applejack and Rarity step out, but with rarity holding a face of disgust. Must've been done between them but I had to ask, "Something happen between you two?"

As I asked, They both shook their heads with Applejack responding, "Sorry sugarcube, it just between 's," She said with a smile, getting a confirmation from Rarity.

I nodded in understanding, "Very well, now everyone lets go to the throne room, its time to show you that other companion I mentioned." When he said this, Dramaru was smiling so much, you can see the excitement on him.

"your summoning the other captain!! The one who never tires?!," When he asked, I only nodded as he was jumping for joy as we all went to the throne room.

Twilight was curious about who I was summoning this time, so she asked politely, "So Maou, who is this individual? Is there anything about him we should know about?" When she asked, I only smiled as Dramaru was the one to answer her instead.

"He is the sword that never stops, the flames that never rest. Even when the odds where a hundred to one, he stood against them all and singlehandedly slain all those who faced him. He honors duty and loyalty above all, follows the Lord Dragons as a servant but seen as a equal to them. He is one that if you face, you should forever be proud to fall to honorably." When he said those words, Twilight was writing everything he said down. Guess talking about him amazed everyone.

"So awesome," Rainbow Dash said in more of a surprised tone, my guess is due to dragons here may not be so loyal.

"Oh my, hope I get to see him," Fluttershy said with an amazement, hearing about a dragon who holds loyalty can be like that, even Spike nodding to what she said showing he wanted to see him as well. But when we reached the location, I looked behind me to let them all know what I am about to do.

"Guess what everyone, you are about to meet him," I said with a smirk, which made everyone focus on me. But everyone didn't notice the flag on Dramaru's back was glowing as I made the summon, "Oh Dragon of the twin blades, come forth to slay those scene as my enemies. Cut them down until none are left, but honor their courage as they stood against us. Come forth, The Master Swordsman Dragon Samurai-Dragon-Amatsu!!!" When I said these words, a blaze came from the ground and stepped forth a large dragon, standing as tall as Kirikage was, but then he shrunk himself down to his current size, blades and all to kneel down to speak.

"I am The MasterSwordsmanDragon Samurai-Dragon-Amatsu, point me to my enemy and I shall cut him down. By your orders I shall stay my blade or strike until they all fall." When he said this, I scene the mares looked a little frighten so I spoke to Amatsu to help him cope as to all of the Core Crystals were used in his summon.

"Amatsu, there is no fight as of right now. But when there is, I would like you by my side to slay all those along with your brothers and fellow allies to destroy those after my life and your fellow comrades." When he heard these words, he stood up and bowed to me.

"By your will commander, it shall be done." He than stood up, and stood by my side. This caused the girls to stair at awe, he is a red dragon wearing red and blue armor on top with blue cloth underneath while the legs are black armor with a black cloth. Everything about him says 'strength' unlike Kirikage which says 'mysterious' due to his mask. But when he stood at my other side, Spike was happy for what Twilight said next.

"Its very nice to meet you Amatsu, Maou, Kirikage, but I am wondering if you would like to visit Ponyville, without having to sent out someone I mean. The party is going to happen with you so maybe letting everyone getting a glimpse of who you are may be a good idea." Her suggestion was good, and the fact that everyone needed a party after everything that has happened.

"I wouldn't mind, if you don't mind me bringing all of my comrades." I gave her a smile when I said this, and everyone of them, including the one that was asleep jumped up and his head sticking out of the door, hoping she said yes. I was trying to hold back a giggle, due to how they were looking at her was like kids picking out their first toy.

She could only sigh, especially when Pinkie Pie joined in, "Very well, but lets keep everyone in control. Everypony doesn't know about your ability yet, but I guess that doesn't matter due to what you said about your Core Crystals from before." Everyone cheered when they got the ok, but I only gave a nod in understanding. It was a good call to use all of my Cores today for him, but tonight I will be a little more strategic in placement. Got to get more core to my commander, he needs to be at his best if I can protect myself from Luna again. Now that I think about it, if she is also a ruler, that means there are two rulers of this country. Both females with princess in the name means they must be sisters, so I have to be more careful which mean I may have to summon 'him' in the emergency if a battle comes up and that 'sword' to boost his power. But for now, I better enjoy myself while I can with my comrades.

Everfree Forest - destination Ponyville
3rd POV

Everyone been walking for awhile, but Amatsu asked Applejack something while the others were talking to Maou, "So Madam Applejack, your feeling for the commander. It's best to keep to yourself until the time is right," He whispered to her, which shocked her that she was about to stop walking. But Amatsu had his hand on her back to keep her moving, "Don't stop, the reason I am saying something is it may distract him. I was listening when I was in the book as the others, be warned that you may become a target once you and him be together; this includes your family as well." This frightened Applejack, she knows her feelings but she wouldn't want to endanger her family. An apple never abandons their family, but knowing they can be harmed from her love scares her.

"What should I do?," She asked quietly, trying to rack her head around it. He only sighed with what he heard, but believed what he said is right.

"The commander would love to know, but its best to hold onto those feelings. Wait to tell him, but tell him once things get too much for you. It may be the best for you and for those you care about; after all, as a vassal of the War Dragons, I am born with their will to fight and their will to destroy those to harm the innocence. So for now, stay your course, but stay vigilant like the moment you were about to jump into the fray for a friend." When he said these words, Applejack couldn't help but smile, these are the kind of crea-no, people he is with because of their wisdom my be what can help him out in the far future.

Maou was walking with the other five with Dramaru and Homuragdoll beside him, "So your 'town' as you like to call it, so far it seems from your explanation of it; seems to me that despite having the proper set up, without a stronger form of forces to defend it then it can fall from the forest creatures. I am surprised it hasn't been destroyed yet from everything that has happened to the town from this Tirek's assault from awhile back," Maou said with a curious voice with his right hand under his chin. This made the other in nerve but Twilight only nod in agreement.

"It was about to, but if it wasn't for the fact I was a princess, then the castle appear near the town, it would have been lost and the nobles would have use of it and the apple farm that has been there since its founding. It just makes me wonder why they were so strong on abandoning the town that so many live in?," She wondered when she asked Maou, he didn't like the answer but he had to tell her.

"It's simple at times, money. Not many can be generous unless it benefits them, so to remove losses is to remove the cause, in this cast the town of Ponyville due to the tax money to be used to repair it many times. But due to the fact a national monument, in this case a castle, was made in the town so they have to keep funding it and the plans for relocation and to reuse the land would be unused for awhile due to such things," As he was saying how the nobles were thinking, Twilight was astonished to his understanding but Rainbow was lost.

"Uh, no offense Maou, but can you like uh...... say it less bookish, you lost me." Almost sighed when she said this, but Maou could understand, you don't run into this too often.

"Sort and simple, due to the damage, the town would have been forced to fend for itself if the castle never appeared in it," When he said this, Rainbow was mad. Twilight only could nod to what I said, showing what I said pretty much was the long and short of it.

"Not cool, I mean yeah sure some of the time it was our fault. But we didn't do it all, I mean c'mon we saved them all the time. How can they look at our home like that!," Rainbow said with fluster, it made sense due to how they were looking their home.

"Well darling, my guess is due to how many times it happened. Think about it, if your favorite team 'The Wonderbolts' came around too often, then no one would go see them. In this chase, the damages of Ponyville came up to much so not many were willing to help anymore. Lets be thankful they did and whatever they thought up never came to be, looking for a new place to set up shop would take forever!!!," She said while a couch came out of nowhere and she lands on it dramatically, covering the whole thing with her right arm at its back and the left hand on her head while making a gasping noise when she said those last words.

Everyone just sighed when they saw this while Maou was just was baffled, a sofa showing up out of nowhere. "So doe's this happen all the time with your friends Twilight?," Maou sked, with a little bit of confusion in his voice, trying to figure out how she did that.

Twilight nodded, "Yes, but its rarely happens with Rarity, it mostly happens with Pinkie Pie. I tried to study it once with her as my subject in the matter.......It didn't turn out so well," She was saying what seemed out of embarrassment to Maou, but to the others they knew so Pinkie spoke up.

"Yeah, that one time you got hit with a hole bunch of stuff like a flowerpot, an anvil, a wagon full of hey, and for an odd reason a piano too. Don't know where they all came from, but it came after having a twitchy tail." Twilight just slapped herself on the forehead where Maou just looked dumbfounded.

Hearing that, just made him think random things just like to go wrong for them so he asked, "So, do you got a saying for when this happens with her or something? I would chalk it up to situation and crazy luck, but what would all of you say?," As he said this, all of the girls nodded and looked at him.

"When Pinkie's twitching, you better listen," The girls said all together, this only made Maou a little unnerved about her. But Rainbow got in patting him on the back.

"No worries, you only have to worry when she has a twitchy tail, but even then we got your back. Right Flutters?," Hearing her nickname, Fluttershy nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, I just hope nothing happens. After going though everything last night.......and this morning....., I just want to be home," Fluttershy was saying happily at first when she started talking, but then it turned sadder and she looked like she was wilting. But Pinkie went behind her and literally picked her up.

"No worries, you are going to help me with the party. After we change and get cleaned from all of the icky stuff, then your helping bake!!" Fluttershy tried to respond, but then Pinkie ran off ahead of us while holding onto her over her head. Then everyone took a sniff from themselves and got a funky look of disgust, so Rarity made a suggestion.

"Ugh, this is revolting. I suggest that we hold of on showing Maou around town until we clean up, I smell dreadful." Maou and Twilight agreed, with spike giving himself a smell trying to figure out what they are talking about.

"I better clean up away from town, I better do that at the farm. Thank you for the clarification that was the Applefarm. if you haven't said anything then I may end up looking like an invader of some sort." Twilight smiled, knowing that talking about the town as they walk out of the forest may help.

"It's no problem Maou, I'm glad to help. But what makes me wonder though, why did Luna put you into that state?," When she asked this, Maou's face turn from cheerful to disgust.

"That is something we both will be asking, once I settle everything else with them first," He said with a hint of determination and courage, ready to face them head on. Twilight nodded in understanding, even if his life was almost taken he needed look out for the others under his care first.

As everyone is getting closer, Dramaru looked at Homuragdoll, "Where are the Kacchumushi's? The land is starting to show others have been here other then us." When he said this, Homuragdoll looked at him, then around her before responding.

"Hmm, maybe they went patrolling with captain Kirikage, those guys could never stay still long enough. But then again, being away from our new home would put anyone on edge," She said while looking at the forest. Trying to figure out where they are.

"The captain, always a step ahead. Just like captain Amatsu, good thing he is near the commander. But why is he next to Miss Applejack I wonder?" When he asked the question, this made them both think, why would he be near her?

"She must know something, better keep an eye on Miss Applejack like the captain," Homuragdoll said, leering at them. Dramaru only nodded as he put his weapon in the ready position.

"Let's make a plan to capture her, so we can figure out why," He said with a serious face, getting a confirmation agreement from his comrade they start planning how to capture Applejack and then interrogate her.

moments later - Edge of Ponyville

They were able to get out of the forest to a patch of grass where at the distance they see building made of mixture of wood and brick to just plain wood, most two story high, all very colorful. There was even a building in the sky, and it was made out of clouds. All of this made both Maou and his comrade's look in surprise about the colors. Even Kirikage and the Kacchumushi's when they got out of the forest a few seconds later to rejoin up with the group was dumbstruck about this. But Pinkie was waving wearing different clothes and have a towel on her head, wrapped like a swirled vanilla ice cream on a cone. Only thing she said out loud that a few of the residents looked at all of us, "HEY EVERYPONY, WELCOME TO PONYVILLE!!!!!!"

Author's Note

hey everyone, sorry for taking so long for this chapter. I was trying to do better in my writing after noticing a few errors in the other chapters I had to touch up on. I also tried to make up for the other chapter due to how it was made.

But like before, any errors or anything I can touch up on, let me now. Enjoy ^^

Colors of creatures:
Red - 3 (+ 1 to cards with "Samurai-Dragon" or "Souldragon" in the name from Dramaru)
Green - 3 (+ 1 to green cards from Homuragdoll)

Core Crystals available:
0/5 Blue Core Crystals
0 Soul Core Crystal

Creatures:
Dramaru - lvl1- 1 core
Kacchumushi - lvl1 - 1 core
Kacchumushi - lvl1 - 1 core
Homuragdoll - lvl1 - 1 core
The WhirlwindNinja Kirikage - lvl2 - 3 cores
The MasterSwordsmanDragon Samurai-Dragon-Amatsu - lvl2 - 3 cores (Soul Core)