Fallout Equestria: The Stormcaller

THE NEXT DAY

After having a good nights sleep, I began to wake up. As I did, I noticed that I wasn't being cradled by Octavia, instead, I was between Celestia and Luna, sleeping. It seems Octavia, after awhile, she dropped me off with Celestia and Luna. I much as I wanted to, I couldn't really move much since they were still asleep, I didn't want to wake either of them. So I slowly moved myself in a more comfortable position, but with every move either Celestia or Luna got closer to me, hugging me like I was a life sized plushie. I have to admit, it felt nice, like before. It this time, there were two mares, twice my size, and both were snuggling with me in their sleep. While I am squeezed with love, I then felt their heartbeats, which were actually putting me back to sleep. I felt so loved, like never before. I mean my mom is only one mare. Not trying to bring back bad memories, I remembered the times when mom would have me sleep with her whenever I had a bad dream or just couldn't sleep. I missed those days, ever since Littlehorn, things began to escalate very quickly. Then just when you least expect it, everything vanished. Your left with nothing but yourself and your emotions, that is what exactly happened to me, but when I thought it was the end for me, things started to become more clear, understandable, and then I finally found a purpose. That is to ensure a better tomorrow, to make history, to be the one who lights the way, to aid the weak and arm the strong. I will be equestria's saviour, and I will not be alone, I will have many allies, friends, even family. I will be know as a hero, know as the Stormcaller.

"Isaac?" Celestia said, as she was waking up. "*yawn* Why good morning."

"Uh... oh... good morning Celestia." I was so caught up in my thoughts, and didn't realize Celestia was awake. So I responded politely, and pretended to just wake up.

"How was your sleep? Did you dream of anything... or anyone?"

"No, not really sure, why?"

"You know... because of last night... when Octavia sang you a lullaby," Celestia teased.

"She told you...?" I said unsurprised, but I felt my self blushing of embarrassment.

"Yep... and she also said that you slept like a baby, which was really cute, and you talked in your sleep."

"I did, and what did I say?" I really hoped is wasn't something about mares, since I have a small habit of admitting my love for certain mares.

"She said you were talking about how cute she looked, and you'd wish was your marefriend." Celestia said still teasing me.

"Oh really, did I also say I wanted her as my wife?" I retorted.

"Actually, you did, and she thought it was adorable."

"Hmm... sister?" Said Luna, "Why good morning."

Then Celestia and I both responded, "Good morning Luna."

"So what might you two have a conversation on?" Luna asked.

"About Isaac's crush, Octavia, and how he really likes her and wish they were together." Celestia answered.

"Look, it was just a dream or something like that, I do admit my feelings for her, but I am not that in lo e with her. It's just a simple crush."

"Oh really? Is that why you asked her to cradle you to sleep?" Celestia said.

"Why I remember that, Octavia carried our dear Isaac here, and she then spoke about you little mumbling while sleeping. How cute how you!" Luna said, and then grabbing my blushing cheeks.

"Alright fine! I did have a dream about Octavia, and how I have a crush on her!" I admitted shamelessly.

"Oh, don't sound so sorry! There's nothing wrong with trying to hide your major love for another. Why it makes you seem really cute, especially when your blushing." Celestia reassured me.

"Maybe later in time you and Octavia might even start your own family." Luna said.

"But she's older than me, and she might think I'm really weird for having thoughts like those." I said.

"Actually, Octavia is around your age. She recently turned 12, and single. Plus she also called your cute multiple times, so why worry?" Celestia said.

"Really? I thought she was older, like 15 or something." I said.

"Your one of her biggest fans, and you didn't know that?" Celestia said, surprised.

"Yeah, I didn't know that until now. So you think I have a good chance with her?" I asked.

"Definitely, she fall for you the more you get to know her. You two just need to become good friends, which is something that will be easy since you two have already gotten to know each other." Celestia answered.

For once, I felt confident about talking to the mare I have a crush on. Thanks to Celestia and Luna, I never felt more confident and comfortable. Especially since the Celestia and Luna were still hugging me like a plushie. Then, there was an awkward silence that lasted about couple minutes, but then broken when Celestia asked:

"So Isaac, how's your foreleg? Does it feel weird, or anything like unusual?"

"Well my cyber-foreleg actually feels normal like nothing ever happened, but my other still stings from my burnout. I know that it's actually fine, but my nerves are still adjusting, since they were replaced by cybernetic nerves. Or what Vinyl likes to call it, C.N.S, or cybernetic-nerve-system for short. It basically acts like normal nerves, but it has a life support system as well. It's all connected to the upper-spine, right where the back of my neck starts. It's also attached to my cyber-leg, which keeps track of my current health, like a pip-buck."

"Why isn't that ahead of our time." Celestia commented

"Indeed, and it all seems very handy too. If only we had that technology before the war, we'd all be prepared for the future." Luna said grimly.

"My cyber-enhancements also support the use of my lightning abilities, it enhances the spark and makes me stronger too." I said quickly trying to change the mood.

"Stronger? So it enhances your overall health?" Luna asked.

"Yeah, so I'm basically stronger than I was before and I am also able to understand my current environment, which means it makes me smarter too." I bragged.

"It seems you gotten quite the upgrade over the pass week, and it's good to see that you have already began growing used to your new surroundings." Celestia said.

"I guess you can say that. By the way, have anyone received their pip-bucks yet?"

"No, not yet, but most likely soon." Celestia responded.

Then we all got out of bed, Celestia and Luna began examine my body for any noticeable differences other than my foreleg. They found a spine-like metal object which looked like it connects to my spine and the spinal cord. I think that would be the C.N.S. and then they also noticed the strange tattoo located on my right foreleg, that being the "mark of the storm". Then I felt something weird, like my vision enhancing. I felt like my eyes were glowing, and the tattoo also glowing.

"Isaac... is this normal? Your eyes... they're glowing a bright blue, and your... tattoo?" Celestia said confused and concerned.

"I feel normal, matter fact I feel amazing! For some odd reason, I feel like I'm refreshed."

The way I was feeling was strange, but so... invigorating! I have never felt so lively before in my life! Then Celestia put her hoof over my shoulder, and looked into my glowing bright blue eyes, while Luna continued to examine my mark of the storm. Celestia then blushed, and stepped back. I didn't blush, but I then felt the feeling of being home, that very feeling I felt the other day when Octavia cradled me to sleep. Celestia then began to speak.

"Isaac... why I... I-I don't know what to say, I never thought of you that way." Celestia admired.

"What do you mean, and are you OK? Your face is turning red." I informed her.

"You... your like the... the son I never had... and wanted... before I always wanted to raise a son like you, and now I am able to." Celestia said, as she walked closer to me and began look me in the eyes once again.

"Really? Earlier you said you would be like a mother to me from now on. Isn't that the same as having me as your son?" I asked.

"Yes but, I didn't think you were so... so perfect. I was blind the entire time! I never actually noticed how you saw me, you saw me las if I was your mother. At first I thought you only had a small crush on me, but now... it's so clear. You could see your mother was stressed out about you and how you feeling about your school, she was worried, scared, she was terrified, because she thought one day you would go insane, she was afraid of losing you. That is why she looked up to Luna and I to look after you, that is why she called Luna that day to enroll you at Littlehorn. Only because she loved you with all her heart, and was afraid that something terrible would happen to you." Celestia said, astonished.

"I know that now, and that is the way I always saw you and Luna. When ever I saw my mom upset about something, I thought of you and Luna, and when I first saw Luna in my old house I felt like I was in a dream. I guess when my mom got greatly upset, she too though of you and Luna. So she called her for support, like you said. Then she saw how happy I was about enrolling at Littlehorn and meeting Luna and you. Whenever I am happy, she's happy as well. I sure if anything ever happened to her, which something did, she'd leave it up to you and Luna to watch over me."

"Isaac, from now onwards, Luna and I will promise to look after you, in honor of your mother Alexa. If there ever something that happens to Luna and I, do not worry, we will still be with you... in spirit and in heart." Celestia vowed.

"Agreed, with will be you protectors, your guardians." Luna said.

"I appreciate that... again, and I sure you would get to be like to mother you wanted to be Celestia, and Luna can be like the aunt." I said.

"I will do my best." Celestia said.

"We'll... do are best." Luna corrected.

Then with that said, they both gave me a warm hug and Celestia even gave me a kiss on my forehead, I blushed, so did she. Celestia was even stroking my mane, and Luna was giving me a little massage wince Celestia was doing all the mother-like things. Nervously, in return I gave Celestia and Luna a small kiss on their cheeks, they were surprised that I did. Then they informed me that I would be staying in their room for the nights, and I could set all my things there too, as long I don't make a mess. I nodded, then I told them I was going to have Octavia show me around the stable for the day, and I decided I would spend some time at the stable-gym if there even is one. They nodded back, and I made my way for the door and walked out of the room.

When I arrived at Octavia's dorm, which was being shared with Vinyl, I was let in and I saw Octavia with her cello, playing music with sound very beautiful. I entered to room slowly and silently, I didn't want to disturb her. But she looked towards me giving me smile and continued to play her cello. While Vinyl was looking at blueprints which had the layout of the stable, and another which was for my cybernetic-foreleg. Vinyl then saw me and mouthed, "isn't she amazing", to me. I nodded in agreement, and I sat down and listened to the relaxing music being played by Octavia. When she finished, she put her cello away and turned towards me and said:

"May I help with anything, or did you come to hear me play music?" Octavia questioned.

"I came to ask if you could show me around the stable for awhile, I want to see if there's a gym, oh, and I liked the music, it was very calming."

"Why I'm glad you enjoyed it, and sure. I'll show you where the gym is, it's not the hard to find."

"Thanks, I also heard about what you told Celestia and Luna last night... without me knowing."

"Oh sorry about that, really! I thought it was really cute of you, so I only told them... and Vinyl."

"Vinyl too? Who do you plan on telling next?"

"I'm sorry, I won't tell anyone else without your permission! I promise!" Octavia grew nervous then said, "By any chance did they tell you anything else? Like something... about sleep? Octavia then began to blush.

I thought before I spoke, "Well they only mentioned how you said how cute I was when I sleep. That's all." I felt relieved that Octavia didn't get upset about what I heard. Actually, Celestia and Luna didn't say anything about what Octavia was talking about, I knew what she was talking about because I heard what she said in my sleep. I remember in the dream I had about Octavia I was being held by her, and she was telling me that she wanted to... snuggle? It was something like that, I couldn't remember properly but I know it was definitely similar to that. Anyway, Octavia continued to carry me to who knows where, but I responded something like, "I do too," or, "I want you to be my girlfriend." For all I know, I felt really embarrassed, and comfortable in Octavia's possession. Then the dream ends with Celestia announcing Octavia and I... husband... and wife. Now I wish didn't remember that bit.

"Isaac... DID they tell you anything!?" Octavia had an anxious tone in her voice.

"What, no, no, they didn't tell me anything at all. To be honest I have now idea what you said because I was probably asleep!" I said trying to convince Octavia that I never heard a single word from last night.

"Are you positive?"

"Yes."

"So you didn't hear anything?"

"Yes."

"Positive?"

"Yes, I didn't hear a thing in my sleep." I finally said. "Can we get back on track now?"

"Sorry about that love, I just got a bit paranoid that's all. Nothing to it, now I show you the stable gym and you're welcome to stay there if you like." Octavia said, as she snapped back into focus.

I tried to ignore the fact that Octavia called me, "love," I guess that's what British-mares say to one another. Or maybe she is trying to hint something, like her behavior in my dream? Never mind that thought, it would make me seem suspicious of something. So I followed Octavia to the stable's gym. My plan was to get used to my new body, also so I can learn to control my lightning. Also I always dreamed of being ripped, as in having muscles. Then I can finally fend for myself and others, I can protect the ones I care for. Just like the void-mare said, it's my destiny. Then Octavia stopped in front of me, and turned.

"Isaac, if you don't mind me asking, what were your plans for the future? You know... before the war."

That was a question that I never thought of. So I really don't know what I wanted to be when I was older. I once wanted be one of the royal guards, but only just to be close to Celestia and Luna.

"I guess I would've wanted to be one of the royal guards, but I not really sure why."

"Maybe you wanted to be with Celestia and Luna, protecting them with all your life. Well that's what I would assume." Octavia said.

"Well something like that I guess, plus, ever since I was about 5 years old, all I really wanted to do was to help others and protect them. After what happened when the balefire fell and when the changelings did their last minute invasion, and almost died... my purpose was decided. To prevent that from happening again, I vow to become strong and brave, to protect the ones I care for, I will be their guardian."

Octavia then gave me a look, she looked at me with respect. I could tell she felt the same way I was, because she also had experienced lost. All she has left is Vinyl, and will stop at nothing to protect her, even if it costs her own life. I hope there's never a situation like that, ever.

"That's... very touching Isaac, it really is. I'm glad you think that way, because I as well want to guide others so they can have a chance to believe that there is hope. Especially now, I can tell many have already lost all hope in survival, so they just give up. With that said... Isaac?"

"Yes?"

"Can you promise me, that you, no matter what happen from this point on, will never lose hope, and will always believe that you can overcome the obstacles that you face?" Octavia said, staring dead straight at me waiting for my response, as if the entire fate of the world depended on it.

"No mater what... I WILL BELIEVE, I WILL PROTECT, I... WILL... OVERCOME ALL EVIL!" I shouted with all my heart, to make it clear that will be the difference between the evil and corruption that destroyed the nation we knew and loved. Then Octavia put her hoof over my head, and stroked my mane. When I looked in her eyes, she was crying, crying because she was still trying to accept all that had happened because of the war.

"Isaac, I'm sorry you have to see me like this. I am only afraid of what will happen next, I can't bear another tragedy, it would break me." Octavia said, trying to hide her tears, but failed.

"Octavia... please don't cry... I've been through stuff too, and I don't like it when the ones I look up to are upset. Don't be scared, right now we're safe, and we'll grow stronger as time goes on. You're not alone, I'm with you, along with Vinyl, Celestia and Luna, maybe more. Plus, I think the crying is my role, as of now." I said.

Then I wiped the tears off of Octavia's face, and gave her a hug that I needed to give in return for what she done for me. She hugged me too, and said,

"Thank you Isaac, it seems you have returned the favor, and I guess crying is your kind of role, since you look so cute when you do." Octavia said, then let out a small laugh.

Moments later, Octavia and I arrived at the gym. It was a large room filled with all sorts of exercise equipment, there was even some stable residents already in the gym exercising. Then Octavia turned to me and said:

"Here it is, the stable gym. There already residents who go to the gym daily. You can too, but since your under the age of 13, you must be accompanied by an adult, or someone who's 13 or older. Unfortunately, I am only 12, but maybe you can ask Celestia or Luna to come with you."

"13 or older? But Celestia and Luna are the overmares of the stable, they will most likely be busy buying the day. What about Vinyl, how old is she?"

"Vinyl is 15, but she's not the one you would want to supervise. Vinyl can be a little... Irresponsible sometimes. I wouldn't want to hear about how you get badly injured, while Vinyl is busy staring at flanks." Octavia suggested, and I agreed with her.

"Then who else can watch over me?" I asked.

"Well there's a stallion named Big Macintosh, the brother of Applejack, I hear that he's in the stable and was assigned to be one of the stables fitness coordinators. Even though he should've been in stable 2, which was built near the Apple family orchard, but stable 115 was the nearest stable around at the time. If you want, I can lead.you to him."

"Sure, I heard that he used to train military troops, which is the type of training I look forward to, also it would be really useful to know stuff like that since the balefire was unleashed. By the way, do you know if he knows anything about martial arts?"

"Actually, I do, I bet he can teach you how to fight like the zebras do." Octavia said.

"That's amazing, they can paralyze with a single strike of a hoof. If I combine that with my lightning, then I'd be unstoppable! Octavia, led me to Big Mac, please." I was very eager to learn the unique fighting style of the zebras.

"Why I don't need to, he's right there." Octavia pointed to a crimson red stallion, with a brown-ish gold mane, green eyes and half of an apple for a cutie mark, he also had a rancher's hat and a strange collar that was like a necklace.

I then made my way towards Big Macintosh, and as I got closer, he seem to have noticed me and gave me a smile. Then I spoke:

"Are you Big Macintosh?"

"Yep." Said the crimson stallion. "May I help you with anything?" Big Mac spoke with a deep western accent, similar to his sister Applejack.

"I heard you are the stable's fitness instructor, and I was wondering if you be my trainer."

"Yep, that's me, and I'd be happy to be your trainer. So what do you want to learn kid?"

"Do you know anything... like what zebras used in the war?" As I said that, I felt a bit stupid for asking such a question. Big Mac paused, and looked at me curious about what I said.

"I see... You want to learn the ,Fallen Caesar Style, don't ya?" Big Mac guessed.

"Fallen Caesar Style? Isn't that one of the most 'deadliest' type of martial art types?" Fallen Caesar Style is THE most difficult styles to learn, and I am willing to take a chance. If I learned that, then used my lightning, I would be praised as a god for possessing such power! I can finally protect everyone, and prevent many deaths, and vanquish the corruption, like the changelings, from this world.

"Yep, and it just so happens I have mastered it in a few months time, but this takes a lot of patience and energy. So if you want me to teach you, then you have to be prepared. This won't be easy, but this will make you a fierce opponent. You also have to exercise daily, for about 4 hours a day, everyday." Big Mac was actually going to teach me Fallen Caesar Style! I didn't care about how long I have to exercise, I could take it, and it would all be worth it in the end. If I do this, then I can finally become the hero that equestria needs.

"I'm up for it! So when do I start? Or should I begin immediately? Or how about-" Big Mac cut me off and told me that I need to take this very seriously. But I was, I've been waiting for an opportunity like since forever. Big Mac then told me that I would begin tomorrow morning, and he would first teach me some techniques that would be key to unlocking my potential. Like a catalyst.